Project Medtech

In this episode, Devon Campbell, Founder and Managing Director at Prodct, and Tom Morgan, Chief Scientific Officer at myBiometry, join Duane Mancini for a practical discussion on optimizing early development for Medtech startups. Devon and Tom highlight the crucial role of organization, process, and software in driving efficiency and success, even before a startup officially launches. They delve i...

In this episode, Simon Malpas, CEO of Kitea Health, joins Duane Mancini to share his incredible journey from blood pressure researcher to Medtech CEO. Simon details Kitea Health's innovative brain pressure implant, revealing the challenges and triumphs of navigating clinical trials and the FDA's PMA process as a startup. Hear firsthand accounts of Kitea's dedication – from attending ev...

In this episode, Kirk Petyo at Talent Factory Recruiting and Duane Mancini discusses his background in recruiting, how startups attract talent, the biggest mistakes companies make in hiring, managing company culture, implementing a successful onboarding process, and so much more. Kirk Petyo LinkedIn Talent Factory Recruiting LinkedIn T alent Factory Website ⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

In this episode, Shalabh Gupta at Unicycive Therapeutics and Duane Mancini discuss going from a practicing physician to a biotech entrepreneur, why he made the switch, lessons learned in his career, how to think about your career long term and not short term, how he took his company public, measuring success, his best advice and so much more. Shalabh Gupta LinkedIn Unicycive Therapeutics LinkedIn...

In this episode, Eric Eskey at Dark Horse Works and Duane Mancini discuss his background as an engineer, understanding what your customer wants, recommended books about innovation, behavioral economics, early adopters vs. laggers, common mistakes, his best advice to entrepreneurs, and so much more. Eric Eskey LinkedIn Dark Horse Works LinkedIn Dark Horse Works Website ⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, Staci Miller at Gen UX Consulting and Duane Mancini discusses her background as a fashion designer, cognitive psychology, how she got into human factors testing, what she learned from her time with Medtronic and Abbott, and so much more. Staci Miller LinkedIn Gen UX Consulting LinkedIn Gen UX Consulting Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, Emma Scharfenberger Off at CincyTech and Duane Mancini discuss her background as an M&A lawyer, who is CincyTech and what they are focused on, how to leverage your board, decision-making within startup companies, bridge rounds, how to create value and so much more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Emma Scharfenberger Off LinkedIn⁠ ⁠CincyTech LinkedIn⁠ ⁠CincyTech Website⁠ ⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

⁠⁠ In this episode, Aaron TenHuisen, Jamie Easterling, and Rich Mazzola at Project Medtech and Duane Mancini discuss the growth at Project Medtech, the growth of the commercial consulting group, our expansion into talent and quality support, and so much ⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Aaron TenHuisen LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Rich Mazzola LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Jamie Easterling LinkedIn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, Rebecca McManus at Amethyst Care and Duane Mancini discusses the technology she is working on out of Trinity College of Dublin, their next 18 months, the innovation scene in Dublin, Ireland, her interest in Northeast Ohio, Adapt Research Center, lessons learned so far, how she overcame the anxiety of how long everything takes in Medtech, and so much more. Rebecca McManus LinkedIn...

In this episode, Crystal Weber at Group 31 and Duane Mancini discuss her second career as a marketing expert, how her first career as a nurse prepared her for this role, the importance of tailoring messaging to investors, how to position your product in the healthcare system, and so much more. Crystal Weber LinkedIn Group 31 Communications LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Group 31 Communications Website ⁠⁠Duane Mancini...

In this episode, Todd Ponsky at Cincinnati Children's and Duane Mancini discuss his background as a pediatric surgeon, his startup company that he launched around education, the changes to the innovation and venture arm of Cincinnati Children's, the importance of having a supportive hospital leadership team for the innovation department, and so much more. Todd Ponsky LinkedIn Cincinnati Children's...

In this episode, Dylan Horvath at Cortex Design and Duane Mancini discusses how he founded his company, features vs. innovations, lessons learned, common mistakes, and so much more. Dylan Horvath LinkedIn Cortex Design LinkedIn Cortex Design Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠ ⁠Mittal Consulting ⁠ ⁠Rook Quality Systems⁠ ⁠ Beginski Wegne...

In this episode, Don Pohl and Sheri Krajewski at NAMSA and Duane Mancini discuss ISO 10993 and biocompatibility testing for medical devices, the history of the standard and how it has evolved, why following the risk-based approach is becoming more important, tips to avoid having your submission delayed with various regulatory bodies across the globe, common mistakes and so much more. Don Pohl Link...

In this episode, Omar Khateeb at Khateeb & Co. and Duane Mancini discuss carrying the bag, growth marketing, talking to investors, meeting with early adopters, his podcast The State of Medtech, speed learning, building loyal customers and so much more. Omar Khateeb LinkedIn Khateeb & Co. Website State of Medtech Podcast ⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Project Medte...

In this episode, Kristen Mittal and Mridul Mittal at Mittal Consulting and Duane Mancini discuss their unique backgrounds in medtech, why they started Mittal Consulting, what medtech companies should expect from a regulatory strategy report, breakthrough designation, 513(g) vs. pre-submission meetings, common pitfalls, their advice for entrepreneurs, and so much more. ⁠Kristen Mittal LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Mr...

In this episode, Monica Vajani at mHUB and Duane Mancini discuss her background at Abbott and Medtronic, carrying the bag, early adopters vs. laggers, mHUB, the next cohort of companies for their medtech accelerator, and so much more. Monica Vajani LinkedIn mHub Medtech Accelerator Application mHub LinkedIn mHub Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Craig Misrach at UpLyft and Duane Mancini discuss what has changed since his last appearance on the podcast, choosing and changing your contract manufacturer based on the commercialization stage, the importance of quality, creative ways to finance your startup, and so much more. Craig Misrach LinkedIn UpLyft LinkedIn UpLyft Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn P...

In this episode, Hilary Swan at Rebel Scout Consulting and Duane Mancini discuss her background in the medtech space, inside sales vs. outside sales, tips for selling into a hospital, the user journey, the importance of implementation and so much more. Hilary Swan LinkedIn Rebel Scout LinkedIn Rebel Scout Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Megan Doberstein at Ignite Medtech and Duane Mancini discuss her background in the medical device space, marketing for a direct to consumer medical device, understanding all your customer profiles, strategically marketing to all of those customers and so much more. Megan Doberstein LinkedIn Ignite Medtech LinkedIn Ignite Medtech Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech Linke...

In this episode, Tim Lucas at The NeuroTech Institute and Duane Mancini discuss why Universities have historically struggled to commercialize innovation, the Broad Institute, how he modeled the NeuroTech Institute after it, achieving clinical adoption, and so much more. Tim Lucas LinkedIn The NeuroTech Institute Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Kathryn Dougherty at KCD and Duane Mancini discuss her background in the medtech space, the intersection of finance and marketing, upstream and downstream marketing, the difficulties of being an entrepreneur, her best advice for medtech startup companies and so much more. Kathryn Dougherty LinkedIn Project Medtech Podcast Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn

In this episode, Matthew Schonauer and Anthony Tomusko at UB Greensfelder and Duane Mancini discuss what led them into being life science-focused IP attornies, the process of engaging an IP attorney, the intangibles an IP attorney can bring to the team, freedom to operate and so much more.

In this episode, Simon Mason at NEST and Duane Mancini discuss the NEST program with the FDA, real-world evidence and so much more.

In this episode, Matt Iorio at Neuros Medical and Duane Mancini discuss his background in the Medtech space, the collection of clinical data, the importance of clinical data for regulatory and commercial purposes, and so much more.

In this episode, Rick Geoffrion at Cyrano Therapeutics and Chip Hance at Regatta Medical and Duane Mancini discuss history of the Early Feasibility Studies (EFS) Program at the @FDA, the importance of it, how @MDIC supported mission and so much more.