Timothy Herbert on corporate origins
From Tim Herbert, Chairman + CEO, Inspire Medical Systems Joins NYSE TV · · New York Stock Exchange
“We spun up from Medtronic. We did the initial work inside Medtronic and now have created our organization staying in Minnesota. The whole key to it is such a technical hub for medical technology. It's appropriate that we continue to develop here and we have the resources available to really bring the high technology platforms that we have.”
On , Timothy Herbert, Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & President at INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEM, spoke about corporate origins during Tim Herbert, Chairman + CEO, Inspire Medical Systems Joins NYSE TV on New York Stock Exchange.
About Timothy Herbert
In a July 2025 interview on NYSE TV, Tim Herbert discussed the origins and development of Inspire Medical Systems, which he founded in 2007. He stated that the company was created to address obstructive sleep apnea in patients who cannot benefit from CPAP therapy, citing limited adherence to that treatment. Herbert described the company's technology as an implanted neurostimulator that stimulates the hypoglossal nerve to keep the airway open during sleep. He noted that the company uses artificial intelligence to analyze patient data and improve treatment outcomes. Herbert also spoke about Minnesota's role as a hub for medical technology, referencing companies such as Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott, and St. Jude that originated in the Minneapolis area. He said that Inspire Medical Systems was spun out from Medtronic and that the region's engineering talent and resources support the company's development. Herbert highlighted the recent launch of the company's fifth-generation device and stated that the company is working on future generations, with a focus on improving outcomes for patients and experiences for surgeons and sleep physicians.