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, 2022•40 min•Ep. 76
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, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 75
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, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 74
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, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 73
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, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 72
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, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 71
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, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 68
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, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 69
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, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 68
In this episode, Krista and Duane discuss the return on your investment if you focus on building your digital footprint and when to do it. Krista Moon LinkedIn Ascend Business Growth Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
Nov 08, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 67
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, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 66
In this episode, Krista and I discuss SEO basics, website basics, content marketing, social media presence, CRM basics and more. Krista Moon LinkedIn Ascend Business Growth Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
Oct 25, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 65
In this episode, Krista and I discuss marketing challenges that will hinder growth, why it is important to do an audit of your marketing strategy, 5 common challenges and more. Krista Moon LinkedIn Ascend Business Growth Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
Oct 18, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 64
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, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 63
In this episode, Abbas and I discuss cybersecurity in the Medtech space, tips of protecting patient data, if the positives outweigh the risks, standards to follow and more. Abbas Dhilawala LinkedIn Galen Data Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
Oct 04, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 62
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, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 61
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, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 60
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, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 59
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, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this episode, Brian and I discuss his history at strategics and start-ups, validating your idea before moving forward, preparing for commercialization throughout the development life cycle, tips for start-ups and more. Brian Doughty LinkedIn Delta Force Group Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
Jul 26, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 55
In this episode, Jennifer and I discuss how she founded ExplORer Surgical, what they are doing, tips for start-up companies, pitch advice, and more. Jennifer Fried LinkedIn ExplORer Surgical Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
Jul 19, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this episode, Uri and I discuss his background in the medical device space, Accelmed, where capital is going, what they want to see in companies, Israel's medical device scene and more. Accelmed Website Uri Geiger LinkedIn Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn...
Jul 12, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this episode, Mina and I discuss what MediView is doing, where they are, lessons learned along the way, and advice for start-up companies. Mina Fahim LinkedIn MediView Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this episode, Ames and I discuss how he founded Pacific Bridge Medical, the regulatory environment in Asia, reimbursement in China and Japan, clinical trials, and more. Ames Gross LinkedIn Pacific Bridge Medical Website Ames Gross Email: adgross@pacificbridgemedical.com Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
Jun 28, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In this episode, Giovanni and I discuss Medtech Money and Project Medtech's new project, how it came about, and the need we saw in the industry. Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website...
Jun 14, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this episode, Devon and I discuss post-approval, avoiding the valley of death, preparing for commercialization and product launch. Prodct Website Devon Campbell LinkedIn
Jun 07, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this episode, Devon and I discuss building a successful team, fractionalizing vs. full time, cultural red flags, and more. Prodct Website Devon Campbell LinkedIn
May 31, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode, Devon and I discuss his background in medical device & diagnostics, how he founded Prodct, the voice of the customer, and who really is VOC throughout product development. Prodct Website Devon Campbell LinkedIn
May 24, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 47