Tom Hickey
Med Tech Gurus
Med Tech Gurus is a podcast dedicated to helping medical device executives stay on the leading edge of their industry. Whether you're looking to grow your sales team, commercialize new devices, set up national accounts, or improve your clinical performances, this podcast is designed to help. Each episode features an interview with a thought leader or practitioner, discussing topics like: sales force, innovation, patient outcomes, emerging technologies, supply chain, group purchasing organizations, device launches, value analysis, biotech, and more.
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Tom Hickey
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
BE PRECISE 03.07.2024 41:25
Welcome to Med Tech Gurus, where we bring you the latest in medical technology innovations and success stories. Today, we are excited to feature Brian Sullivan, the founder and CEO of PRECISE Selling & The Expert Delivery Network. With over 20 years of experience in sales and executive leadership, Brian is a trusted advisor in the med tech industry. At PRECISE SELLING, he has developed a unique, d...
Always Look To Be Better 26.06.2024 31:51
Welcome to Med Tech Gurus, the podcast that explores the forefront of medical technology and innovation. In this episode, we are honored to have Howard Hechler, the President & COO at Lumicell. Howard brings his extensive experience to discuss Lumicell's groundbreaking advancements in intraoperative imaging technology. Learn how Lumicell is revolutionizing cancer surgery with their innovative appr...
Guardian OF Innovation 19.06.2024 38:55
Welcome Med Tech Gurus, in this episode we have a distinguished guest whose expertise in patent law and litigation is instrumental in protecting the innovations that drive our industry forward. Please join us in welcoming Stan Gibson JD, Partner and Chairman of the Patent Litigation Group at Jeffer Mangels, Butler & Mitchell. Stan Gibson is a leading authority in patent litigation, with a profou...
Be Clear On Who Your Customer Is 12.06.2024 32:43
Dr. Ittai Dayan is an amazing Guru. Dr. Dayan is Co-founder and CEOI of Rhino Health . Rhino Health is a company that specializes in Data Analysis and AI. What is key here is their technology focuses on preserving data privacy. We all know that data privacy is one of the biggest concerns in our industry today. Dr. Dayan gets into the specifics of their technology and how it works. However, he also...
Go All In ! 05.06.2024 41:17
Daniel Lawson, Co-Founder of Viking Pure is our Guru in this episode. Dan brings an extensive background in the neuro spine industry. Daniel has taken best practices he developed with sterile products and applied them to a groundbreaking technology in cleaning agents. You will enjoy Daniel's discussion on how to build a team to launch an innovative a disruptive product. We also get into how with...
Getting Market Buzz 29.05.2024 30:58
This is a terrific and informative episode with Amanda Proscia as our Guru. Amanda helps us through many aspects of a med tech launch especially with the use of story telling as a best practice. Amanda provides guidance on how to use story telling techniques with investors, KOLs and customers! You will love the ideas and techniques Amanda Brings in this episode!
Setting A Standard In Innovation 22.05.2024 38:52
Get ready for a fascinating episode on Innovation. Elisabeth McGee, PH.D. Senior Director of Clinical Learning & Innovation at University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences is our Guru in this episode. Dr. McGee is an interesting innovator in med tech. Starting her career as a practitioner in Physical & Occupational Therapy. Today she continues to strive for improvements and innovation in patien...
Agility Is Key 15.05.2024 40:06
Dan Asch , Vice President of Oncology at Boehringer Ingelheim is our Guru today. This is a wide-ranging episode. Dan & I get into everything from the differences in international markets vs the US. Dan and I get into a fascinating conversation about how a team can be extremely effective at intrapreneurship in a large organization and what ingredients are required to create a culture of intrapreneu...
A Fusion Of Two Disciplines 08.05.2024 42:13
Paul Watt PH.D Executive Chair Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer at Avicena Systems is our Guru today. Paul and I have a wide-ranging fun conversation. We cover everything from surfing in Australia to what happens when an expert in telecommunications meets and expert in molecular biology! You guessed it, a disruptive company was born! Paul and I discuss the challenges he has solved and best pract...
Innovation- That Is Where The Fun IS ! 01.05.2024 37:32
Arnie Podgorsky CEO of USGI Medical is our Guru in this episode. Arnie brings an insightful discussion about legal, compliance and regulatory and how embracing these aspects of your product development can help smooth the pathway. Arnie doesn't stop there. He gets into the best practices of accelerating product development & commercialization and how meeting with regulators in advance is so useful...
What Are We Missing? 24.04.2024 39:24
You are going to love this episode. We have Anna Barnacka, PH.D CEO of MindMics as our guest. Anna discusses how she made the transition from Astrophysics to Med Tech. She tells us one of the keys to innovation is simply asking "What are we missing?". Anna brings so many terrific ideas and best practices. You will love this information packed episode!
Upfront Planning Saves $ Down The Road 17.04.2024 36:35
We have an outstanding Guru in this episode. Mr. Ron Richard, author, innovator consultant & musician is with us. Ron is the founder of BLD Medical Consulting. We get into a wide-ranging conversation discussing how music and math is so closely related and how music can spark innovation. We get into how he and his teams developed 40+ new devices that have generated over $1 Billion is revenue and he...
Addressing The Global Obesity Challenge 10.04.2024 41:40
In this episode we have Mr. Paul Hickey. No relation to me best we know! Paul is President & CEO of Reshape Lifesciences . Paul brings interesting insights regarding developing and commercializing Class III Medical Devices. We also get into how important innovating in this space is. Obesity is continuing to be an issue in the global healthcare delivery system. Paul gets into the solutions offere...
Design Is The Beginning Of A Solution 03.04.2024 31:21
In this episode we have Mr. Shaun Kemp, Head of Strategic Partnerships at PolarSeal with us. Shaun brings amazing thoughts and insights into how a team like his can really assist in speed to market. It isn't just speed however, it is all of the subtleties in design, materials and engineering that help to scale more efficiently and help with better product performance. This enhanced performance lea...
Challenge Existing Belief 27.03.2024 35:41
Matthew MacEwan PH.D., Chief Science Officer at Acera Surgical is our Guru in this episode . Matthew brings unique insights as he discusses his journey working with microfibers starting as a freshman in college. This interest continued as he worked on electro spun fiber technologies in his PH.D endeavors at Washington University in St. Louis. Matthew discusses how he never thought he would be an e...
Have A Patient Bias 20.03.2024 41:28
Get ready for a terrific episode. We have Mr. Bob Roda, CEO & President of Hemosonics as our Guru. Bob brings amazing value as he discusses how a team starting with a couple of smart people, sat down to solve a problem. This problem solving evolved into what is now Hemosonics. It is a very interesting journey. Bob doesn't stop there he discusses the privilege that working in the medtech industry...
Don't Rely On Group Think 13.03.2024 45:10
Gurus, what an honor it is to have the Honorable Mark Dybul, MD CEO of Renovaro Biosciences , on this episode. Dr. Dybul has had such an amazing career working at some of the highest levels of government agencies. He has led teams solving arguably the biggest health challenges ranging from HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria. We have such a wide-ranging and informative discussion covering how as a CEO y...
Outcomes Are Key 06.03.2024 39:45
In today's episode of Med Tech Gurus, we have Mr. Wensheng Fan CEO of SpectralAI. We get into a wide-ranging conversation including how the SpectralAI team achieve a BARDA grant. We also get into how SpectralAI managed a SPAC strategy to go public. Wensheng did not stop there. We got into how SpectralAI has managed a series of pivotal studies to demonstrate their effectiveness and outcomes. Then w...
A Binary Decision 28.02.2024 40:39
In today's episode of Med Tech Gurus we have Dr. Doron Behar Founder and CEO of Igentify is our Guru. We had an amazing conversation around innovation and launching new products. Dr. Behar's discussion about streamlining development and commercialization is a 3 minute master class on how to launch a product. Dr. Behar is a terrific Guru and you will both enjoy and learn a great deal from this epis...
A Technology That Can Assist With Health Equity 21.02.2024 36:00
In today's episode of Med Tech Gurus we have Dr. Keith Thompson, Chief Medical Officer at Nuralogix . Keith and I get into some terrific discussions about the strengths and weaknesses of AI and what the future holds. We also get into how AI & Machine learning has the potential of addressing many of the health equity challenges we face. You will enjoy the insights that Dr. Thompson brings in this e...
The Search For Truth 14.02.2024 34:18
Mr. Seth Bogner Chairman & CEO at Heartpoint Global brings terrific insights into what it takes to launch a product in the healthcare space. Seth gets into keeping top notch individuals engaged in the mission. He doesn't stop there we also draw on his long time experience as an investor and deal maker and how you as an entreprenuer can find the best investors to partner with your mission. You will...
Your Phone Will Be Replaced 07.02.2024 33:20
Gurus, Mr. Paul Travers CEO of Vuzix is our Guru in this episode. In this episode Paul brings some amazing insights into the future of AR and its applications in Medical Device Technologies. Paul brings some terrific insights on what it takes to build effective partnerships and OEM relationships. We get into the future and why your phone will soon be replaced. You will enjoy the insights into the...
Communication & Clarity 31.01.2024 38:07
Mr. Sandeep Makkar, Global President of MedTech Endomechanical & Energy at Johnson & Johnson Is our Guru in this episode. Sandeep delivers a master class in innovation and go to market preparation. This episode is a MUST listen no matter what your current role is in Medtech. Sandeep delivers amazing insights, get out your notepad before you listen to this, you will need it for this episode!
Always Think Of How You Can Help 1 Billion People 24.01.2024 32:47
Mark Carbone CEO of PN Medical is our Guru in this episode. Mark brings valuable insight into how you and your team can develop a 10X mindset. He goes beyond that and also gets into the 3% rule and why every entreprenuer needs to know what this is AND plan for it. Mark really delivers in this episode!
Do Not Skip Steps! 17.01.2024 39:37
Chris Danek, PH.D CEO of Bessel brings such value in this episode. We get into why your team should have a daily stand up with all of the stakeholders. Chris provides insights into how this simple exercise can avoid a great deal of wasted time and bring innovation. Chris discusses, even thought it might be tempting you should never skip steps! Chris brings such amazing insights you will want to ha...
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