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Project Medtech

Project Medtechwww.projectmedtech.com
The Project Medtech podcast is interview-style podcast on the Medtech Industry where guests share stories, advice, pitfalls, trends and innovations produced by Project Medtech.
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Episodes

Episode 76 | Mitch Robbins: Founder and Managing Director at The Anthony Michael Group | How does a Medtech Startup Company Attract the Best Talent

In this episode, our guest Mitch Robbins and Duane Mancini discuss his background in recruiting, the current demand for Medtech talent, the future of remote work, progression of going from fractionalized to full time team members, passive vs. active recruitment, how do you attract top talent as a Medtech startup, how many applicants can companies expect for certain positions, how to de-risk your hiring process, and so much more. Mitch Robbins LinkedIn The Michael Anthony Group Website Duane Manc...

Jan 17, 202240 minEp. 76

Episode 75 | Bradley Beach: CEO at Covellus | Augmenting Your Weaknesses as a Medtech CEO by Building a Strong Core Team

In this episode, Bradley and Duane Mancini discuss his background in the Medtech space, the timeline of exiting to a Medtech strategic, his new Project at Covellus and the unique path to market he has taken, his thoughts on who is his core team members, the importance of augmenting your weaknesses when building your core team, intellectual property strategy, the importance of storytelling as a Medtech entrepreneur, and so much more. Bradley Beach LinkedIn Covellus Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn ...

Jan 10, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Episode 74 | Craig Misrach: CEO at UpLyft | Medtech Startup Invests in Digital Marketing and the Return on Investment

In this episode, Craig and Duane Mancini discuss what his team is currently working on at UpLyft, his first company that he started, his experience with non-dilutive capital in Ohio, his advice on raising capital, how he raised money in his first company, why his company focused on digital marketing and the benefit, and so much more. Craig Misrach LinkedIn UpLyft Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...

Dec 20, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Episode 73 | Alejandro Badia, MD: Orthopedic Hand Surgeon and CEO of Orthonow | Too Many Hands in the Cookie Jar and the Prevention of Product Adoption

In this episode, Alejandro and Duane Mancini discuss why it is so difficult to get to a specialist in the US healthcare system, his new book “healthcare from the trenches” and why he wrote it, the barriers to use for your product and why a startup needs to be concerned with this issue, the adoption of technology and why “too many hands in the cookie jar” will stunt good products from getting to market, the importance of procedures being done outside the hospital, why he thinks the insurance comp...

Dec 14, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Episode 72 | Jon Bergsteinsson: Founder and Vice President of Global Business Development at Smart-Trial | The Importance of Clinical Strategy in the Early Phases of a Medtech Startup Company

In this episode, Jon and Duane discuss the issue of clinical data collection in medical device development, the lack of clinical data for products on the market, the need for balance between innovation and safety, why you need to think about clinical data early, why sales and marketing need to have a heavy influence in your clinical data collection, how the MDR is affecting innovation in Europe and more. Jon Bergsteinsson LinkedIn Smart-Trial Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech Linked...

Dec 06, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Episode 71 | Michelle Lott: Principal and Founder at LeanRAQA | Regulatory Strategy and its Place in a Medtech Startup Business Plan

In this episode, Michelle and Duane discuss discuss her focus on startups, when to get a regulatory strategy done, why regulatory strategy is crucial and should be a part of your business plan, why you need to be careful when building your website, when it makes sense to use a stepwise regulatory approach, benefits to a De Novo pathway, could the US move towards MDRish regulations, and more. Michelle Lott LinkedIn LeanRAQA Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech W...

Nov 29, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Episode 70 | Neil Ray: CEO and Founder at Raydiant Oximetry | Why this Medtech Startup Isn't Afraid of Taking on a PMA Process with the FDA

In this episode, Neil and Duane discuss his new company and what they are working on, his background as a practicing physician, why they are a class III medical device, the lack of innovation and funding in women’s healthcare, why they weren’t afraid of a PMA process with the FDA, first time fundraising as a CEO, and more. Neil Ray LinkedIn Raydiant Oximetry Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...

Nov 23, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Episode 69 | Andy Doraiswamy: CEO at Koya Medical | The Importance of Trust of Team when Building a Successful Medtech Startup

In this episode, Andy and Duane discuss how his journey has prepared him for being a CEO in the Medtech space, what they are working on at Koya Medical, where are they going next, what he has learned in each phase of his career so far, the importance of trust of team, the importance of who you raise capital from and why you should value that over how much you raise, and more. Andy Doraiswamy LinkedIn Koya Medical Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...

Nov 21, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Episode 68 | David Ferrera: Medtech Entrepreneur, Investor, Innovator and Advisor | Author of "Innovation in Translation: How Big Ideas Really Happen"

In this episode, David and I discuss what he is currently working on, how he builds his teams and the pillars of his companies, his book Innovation In Translation, good money vs. bad money, the strategies he has deployed to raise capital in different companies, evolution of the importance of reimbursement, the importance of IP and why you need to have a strategy, and more. David Ferrera LinkedIn Innovation in Translation Book Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Websit...

Nov 15, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Episode 66 | Patty Post, Founder and CEO at Checkable Medical | The Importance of Non-Dilutive Funding: North Dakota's Business Friendly Ecosystem

In this episode, Patty and Duane discuss her new company, why she chose North Dakota as the headquarters of her company, how she captured non-dilutive capital, clinical usability studies, developing your pitch, how your pitch should evolve, and more. Patty Post LinkedIn Checkable Medical Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...

Nov 01, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Episode 63 | Jeff Levine: CEO at Advanced Scanners | Serial Entrepreneur takes on his first Medtech Company: Lessons Learned along the Way --- So Far

In this episode, Jeff and I discuss what Advanced Scanners is working on, comparing his experience as an entrepreneur in other industries vs. Medtech, who else to talk to besides just the end-users, how to deal with investors when you have a platform technology, how to choose which indication of use to go after based on market feedback, investors, etc., lessons learned in raising capital as a first time Medtech entrepreneur, other advice and speed bumps to be aware of and more. Jeff Levine Linke...

Oct 11, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Episode 61 | Talya Miron-Shatz, PhD | What Medtech Innovators Need to Know about the Psychology of Patients and Physicians

In this episode, Talya and I discuss her book, her research with Daniel Kahneman, interoperability, multi-disciplinary teams, relationships with clients/patients, the psychology of how patients make decisions and how physicians/other primary care providers make decisions and more. Talya Miron-Shatz LinkedIn "Your Life Depends on It" Book Link Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...

Sep 27, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Episode 60 | Abbas Dhilawala: CTO of Galen Data | Connecting your Medical Device to the Cloud: Build Your Own vs. Using an Already Established One

In this episode, Abass and I discuss connecting medical devices to the cloud, the debate of building your own vs. using an already established one, maintenance of each, safety and security concerns, and more. Abbas Dhilawala LinkedIn Galen Data Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...

Sep 20, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Episode 59 | Kyle Rose: President and Founder of Rook Quality System | The Importance of Implementing a Scalable Quality System Early

In this episode, Kyle and I discuss what is Rook Quality System and how they can help, quality system basics, where to start when building one, importance of a quality system as a start-up, how to build a system that can scale with you, and more. Kyle Rose LinkedIn Rook Quality System Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...

Sep 13, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Episode 58 | Karen Krygier: Senior Director of Clinical Affairs at Global Kinetics | Utilizing RPM Codes and Remote Patient Monitoring in Clinical Trials

In this episode, Karen and I discuss their wearable Parkinson product, how they took advantage of the new RPM codes, partnering with Pharma and Medtech companies as a remote monitor for their clinical trials and more. Karen Krygier LinkedIn Global Kinetics Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...

Aug 30, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Episode 57 | Andrew Wu: General Manager (Taiwan Branch) at Rook Quality System | The Current Regulatory and Quality Landscape for Software as a Medical Device and Where it is Going

In this episode, Andrew and I discuss software as a medical device, qualifications and classifications, the global regulatory environment, quality planning and assurance for a SaMD and more. Andrew Wu LinkedIn Rook Quality System Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...

Aug 23, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Episode 56 | Lucien Blondel: CTO at Quantum Surgical | Stories of Going Through an Acquisition by an Industry Leader for the First Time

In this episode, Lucien and I discuss what he is working on at quantum surgical, his experience of his first company, Medtech SAS being acquired by Zimmer, the robotics industry and where it is going, the evolution of raising money in France and more. Lucien Blondel LinkedIn Quantum Surgical Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...

Aug 16, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 56
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