Project Medtech
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 287
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode 232 | Lisa Jacobs, US President at eCential Robotics | Founding STRIPES & Leading Innovation in Medtech
In this episode, Duane Mancini chats with Lisa Jacobs, US President of eCential Robotics and Founder of STRIPES. With over 20 years of experience in orthopedics, robotics, and spine, Lisa delves into…
Episode 231 | Walter Haydock, Founder of StackAware | Navigating AI Risk & Compliance in Healthtech Startups
In this episode, Duane Mancini sits down with Walter Haydock, founder of StackAware and former Marine Corps intelligence officer, to explore the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and startup leaders…
Episode 230 | Eduardo Palma, Senior Analyst at 415 Capital |Investing in Lifesaving Innovation & Strategies for Startups' Success
In this episode, Duane Mancini welcomes to the show Eduardo Palma, a senior analyst at 415 Capital, a VC firm specializing in cardiovascular medtech investments. Eduardo shares insights on his backgr…
Episode 229 | Jessica Richter, Medtech Executive & Board Member, MedtechWOMEN | Navigating the Medtech Landscape: Sales, Leadership, and Women in Medtech
In this episode, Duane Mancini welcomes to the show Jessica Richter, a seasoned medtech executive and board member of MedtechWOMEN. With over 20 years in the industry, Jessica shares her extensive ca…
Episode 228 | Dasha Tyshlek, Founder & Chief Strategic Officer, StratCraft | Empowering Biomedical Innovation: From Customer Discovery to Building Ecosystems
In this episode, Duane Mancini welcomes to the show Dasha Tyshlek, Founder & Chief Strategic Officer of StratCraft. An innovator who's bridging the gap between groundbreaking research and market-read…
Episode 227 | Aaron DeGagne, Senior Healthcare Analyst at PitchBook | Medtech Investment Insights & The Future of Health Innovation
In this episode, Duane Mancini welcomes to the show Aaron DeGagne, Healthcare Senior Analyst at PitchBook. From quarterly reports to market dynamics, Aaron sheds light on significant healthcare inves…
Episode 226 | Bob Roda, President & CEO at HemoSonics | Leveraging Experience & Vulnerability for Medtech Leadership
In this episode, Duane Mancini welcomes Bob Roda, President and CEO of HemoSonics, to discuss the essential components of building a successful and purpose-driven career in the medical device industr…
Episode 225 | Brian Morley, Chief Marketing Officer at Native Orthopaedics & Tino Chow, CEO at Giant Shoulders | Crafting & Aligning Your Medtech Brand for Growth
In this episode, Duane Mancini welcomes Brian Morley, CMO of Native Orthopaedics, and returning guest Tino Chow, CEO and Founder at Giant Shoulders, to discuss the critical aspects of building and gr…
Episode 224 | Joseph Mocanu, Managing Partner at Verge HealthTech Fund | Rethinking Venture Capital & Achieving Global HealthTech Impact
In this episode, Duane Mancini reconnects with Joseph Mocanu, Managing Partner at Verge HealthTec Fund, for a follow-up to their insightful conversation in episode 103. Joseph shares the significant …
Episode 223 | Harrison Lands, Director, Translational Sciences at UPMC Enterprises | Investing in Innovation: Inside UPMC's Payer/Provider Model & Life Science Strategy
- In this episode, Duane Mancini is joined by Harrison Lands, Director of Translational Sciences at UPMC Enterprises. Harrison brings a unique perspective, shaped by his background as a physician, MBA,…
Episode 222 | Isaiah Kaiser, Co-Founder & CEO at Auxilium Health and Elyse Ball, Vice President at Bounce Innovation Hub | Securing $1.5M and Thriving in the Startup Ecosystem
- In this episode, Duane Mancini sits down with Isaiah Kaiser, Co-Founder and CEO of Auxilium Health, and Elyse Ball, Vice President of Programming at Bounce Innovation Hub. Fresh off Auxilium Health's…
Episode 221 | Devon Campbell, Christine Johnson, and Dan Tipaldo with Prodct | The AI Co-Pilot: Boosting Lean Startups
- In this episode, Duane Mancini interviews Devon Campbell, Christie Johnson, and Dan Tipaldo to continue the theme from episodes 207, 208, and 209 about how startups can effectively 'do it yourself' w…
Episode 220 | Joao Rezende-Neto, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at InventoRR MD | Bridging Worlds of Medicine: Innovation Across Continents
- In this episode, Duane Mancini interviews Joao Rezende-Neto on his remarkable journey through the global landscape of medicine and innovation. From medical training in Brazil to a trauma fellowship i…
Episode 219 | Kelly Collier, Director of Ecosystem Development at LifeX | Steel City Science: Building Pittsburgh's Life Science Ecosystem
- In this episode, Duane Mancini interviews Kelly Collier at LifeX on the dynamic life science startup ecosystem thriving in Pittsburgh. We explore the unique synergy between major academic institution…
Episode 218 | Niki Caporali Spaniel and Chad Gibson at CMD Medtech | Navigating Medtech Regulations: Post Market Clinical Follow-up to Cybersecurity
In this episode, Duane Mancini explores the critical aspects of medtech regulation and product development with Niki Caporali Spaniel and Chad Gibson of CMD Medtech. Niki shares her expertise in pos…
Episode 217 | Christin Godale, Executive Director at LifeSciKY and Nicholas Lyktey, Chief of Laboratory Operations at Gravity Diagnostics | The Growing Kentucky Life Science Ecosystem
In this episode, Duane Mancini delves into the life science ecosystem in Kentucky with Christin Godale, Executive Director at LifeSciKY, and Nicholas Lyktey, Chief of Laboratory Operations at Gravity…
Episode 216 | Matt Sokany, Former CEO at Standard Bariatrics | The High-Multiple Medtech Playbook: Matt Sokany's Exit Success
In this episode, Matt Sokany joins Duane Mancini at Project Medtech to share his extensive experience in the medtech industry, from his time at Ethicon Endosurgery (Johnson & Johnson) to his impactfu…
Episode 215 | Tim Grace, Managing Partner at Techstars in Columbus, OH | Techstars Columbus: Building the Next Generation of Startups
In this episode, Tim Grace, Managing Partner at Techstars Columbus, joins Duane Mancini to unpack the dynamic world of startup acceleration and venture funding. Tim shares his journey from a tech bac…
Episode 214 | Antony Watson, COO at Xenocor | From Medtronic to the Mountains: A Medtech Founder's Journey in Salt Lake City, Utah
In this episode, Antony Watson, COO of Xenocor, joins Duane Mancini to share his journey from Medtronic sales rep to startup founder. Antony discusses his experience in the operating room, observing …
Episode 213 | Yaky Yanay, CEO and President at Pluri | The Power of Cells and the Resilience of Entrepreneurship
In this episode, Yaky Yanay, CEO at Pluri, joins Duane Mancini to explore the captivating world of regenerative medicine and the unwavering resilience required to lead in the life sciences. We delve …