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
CEO = A Decision Machine 12.07.2023 44:14
Scott Nelson CEO of Big Sky Biomedical is with us today. Scott is a serial entreprenuer and fellow podcaster. Scott walks us through some of the best practices he has developed launching and scaling several companies. You enjoy his discussion and his take on why the CEO is a decision machine !
The Golden Goose of Entrepreneurship 05.07.2023 49:48
Eirini Schlosser Founder and CEO of Dyania Health takes us through how her team has looked at data and Natural Language Processing and built that into her company Dyania Health. In her second start up Eirini discusses why the best way to raise money is to first boot strap it until you get to profitability, then start talking to investors. She also gets into her theory of swimming with the wave and...
Was That Another Alarm? 28.06.2023 39:33
Gurus speak to any Critical care clinician, and they will tell you "Alarm fatigue" is a real phenomena. With all the equipment in a modern-day ICU alarms are going off ALL of the time. In this episode of Med Tech Gurus, we have Mr. Ophir Ronen CEO of Calmwave . Ophir brings us amazing insights as a serial entreprenuer who has started six companies. Ophir gets into why data is so important and w...
Just Dive Right In 21.06.2023 38:04
In this episode of Med Tech Gurus we have Mr. Joe Landolina CEO and Co-founder of Cresilon . Joe is an amazing guest he created his first medical product at 17 years of age He was a TED Global fellow a Forbes 30 under 30 and a finalist in Richard Branson's Extreme Tech Challenge. Joe brings all of this experience and insight and discusses why we should love data points. And how we can use that d...
Smart Brevity 14.06.2023 34:30
William Taylor Greenhalgh or "Ty" takes us through some of the interesting development in IOT and Medical Devices and why you need to keep an open perspective through the design phase. He gets into some of the scary stuff as well, Ty is an expert in Medical Device cybersecurity. As much as we like to have equipment interconnected, it also provides some gaping holes that the bad guys can use. You w...
The Three Lens OF Innovation 07.06.2023 34:37
We learn about the Three Lens of Innovation Vanessa Roknic Senior Commercial Innovation & Digital Transformation Leader at Novo Nordisk in this episode. However, Vanessa gets into so much more with her experience of setting up the first innovation center at Novo Nordisk and their incubator APIS Labs. Vanessa discusses lessons learned and the experiences she has had with this innovative organizat...
The Importance Of High Fidelity Testing 31.05.2023 30:42
In this Med Tech Gurus episode we have Mr. Milton Yarberry Director of Medical Programs for Integrated Computer Solutions with us. Milton outlines the challenges of design and how to consider clinical workflow early in the design phase. Milton also addresses knowledge gaps and why some knowledge you want on your team and other knowledge you just need to rent! You will enjoy the insights Milton...
Serial Entrepreneurs Learn From The Process 24.05.2023 42:26
Galit Zuckerman Stark Founder & CEO of Medasense provides so much terrific content in this episode. She gets into her teams best practices of working with the FDA and also navigating a product launch in this current healthcare landscape. Galit brings tremendous insights in this episode!
Be An Impatient Optimist 17.05.2023 40:54
Guru's CEO of Proprio Mr. Gabriel Jones is fantastic in this episode. Gabriel brings his experience not only as a co-founder and CEO but also with his terrific background including working directly with Bill Gates on innovations to impact society. Gabriel discusses his philosophy of How to do well and do good. He gets into the process of innovation and how a setback can lead to a new solution. You...
A Blueprint For Quality & Scale 10.05.2023 39:31
Guru's when one thinks of a company that innovates and scales on a global basis 3M has to be a company that is on the top of your list. In this episode of Med Tech Gurus we welcome back Two good friends of Med Tech Gurus, Ms. Abbi Johnson Project Manager and Audrey Sherman Division Scientist at 3M. These two are dynamo's when it comes to the best practices of how to scale with a quality focus. Get...
A Product Guy 03.05.2023 27:29
Guru's everyone hates to floss and even if you do floss regularly chances are you aren't being as effective as your dentist. In this episode of Medtech Gurus we have self-described product guy, Eli Packouz CEO and Co- Founder of Instafloss . Eli discusses product innovation and development and how trying to solve one problem led to the launching of Instafloss You will enjoy Eli's insights in thi...
Every Problem Has A Solution 26.04.2023 33:49
This episode of Med Tech Gurus features Arik Ben Ishay CEO of Biobeat. Arik has a fascinating story of how his experience as a paramedic in the Israeli army lead him to understand the problem of gathering vital signs. You will love the insights that Arik provides in the challenges of developing the world's first non-invasive blood pressure and patient monitoring system
Data Is The New Currency 19.04.2023 26:09
Gurus, this is a terrific episode in which our guest Founder & Global CEO of Doceree , Dr. Harshit Jain, or HJ gets into the value of storytelling. He gets into why data is the new currency and how from it you can build a story about your product or service. Then how to use that story to target your ideal customers. HJ goes on to discuss the key elements of a successful product launch and his be...
Maybe You Shouldn't Be The CEO 12.04.2023 36:58
In this episode of Medtech Gurus we have an interesting guest in Mr. Sean Frank Founder & Chief Investment Officer of Cloud Equity Group . Sean brings unique insights as he discusses why he chose not to be CEO of his firm. Along with that Sean gets into the blocking and tackling of M & A strategies and how innovative companies can make their organization attractive to institutional and high net...
It's How You Respond 05.04.2023 45:57
Dave Rosa President & CEO of NeuroOne Medical Technologies provides such valuable thoughts and insights as our Guru in this episode. Dave and I getting into some interesting discussions around accountability, why raising money is like courting" and developing strategic partnerships. It doesn't stop there we get into developing timelines and why passion is so important. You will love the insight...
Developing The Next Big Thing 29.03.2023 38:16
Ira Spector Co-Founder & CEO of SFA Therapeutics delivers a master class in innovation and new product development. Ira walks us through the best practices of a licensing deal with a university and tell us "don't be afraid to walk away". Ira doesn't stop there, he provides insights into designing elegant experiments and why that is so important in product development. He also takes us through the...
Become A Super Expert 22.03.2023 39:50
John Leavitt Lead Designer of Intelligent Product Solutions is with us. John walks us through the steps of product development and offers some unique insights with the best practices to achieve the product introduction you stakeholders need. John takes us through the challenges of both large companies and start ups including the FDA process. He doesn't stop there he gets into risk mitigation of...
How Does Your Product Fit And Improve? 15.03.2023 33:38
In this episode we have Rollie Carlson Ph. D of Immunexpress with us. You might recall that Rollie was with us in episode #91. In that episode we discuss things like product market fit. In this return appearance Rollie builds on that along with find ways to speed up your product acceptance. Rollie doesn't stop there we also have a terrific conversation regarding developing the right strategic...
Focusing On Whole Health 08.03.2023 40:50
David Smith President of ilumivu brings us so much insight into todays episode you are going to want to take notes! David gets into the many challenges of product development in todays MedTech space. He gets into area like what patients can do to leverage health monitoring technology for early detection of health issues. He doesn't stop there David gets into specifics about the psychology of behav...
Define The Problem Correctly 01.03.2023 38:31
Andrei Yosef General Manager at Eitan Medical brings us terrific insights in this episode of Med Tech Gurus. He gets into his 3 pillars of innovation and what makes an innovative organization. Andrei then brings amazing value as he discusses why precision medicine and digital healthcare are gaining such traction. Andrei really delivers in this episode!
ASCs The New Frontier? 22.02.2023 22:01
Andrie Leday III ASC Vice-President for J & J Depuy Synthes brings us insights to Depuy Synthes Ambulatory Surgery Strategies. You will enjoy Andrie's discussion on Depuy Synthes' best practices for innovation and bringing these innovations to ASC Clinicians and the patients they serve.
Understand Your Target Customer's Pain 15.02.2023 46:10
Andy De Chief Marketing officer at MedeAnaytics brings us awesome strategies in developing disruptive technologies. You will love Andy's insights as he discusses why at the peak of your success you should be looking at how to cannibalize your technology! Andy doesn't stop there, he gets into the best practices of AI in healthcare and is the technology moving too fast for the systems to keep up. Yo...
Don't Fear The Needle 08.02.2023 28:14
Gurus, do you know of someone who is so afraid of needles and getting a shot that they won't seek medical help? Well I have great news for you. In this episode we have Dr. Evelyn Chan CEO of Smileyscope. Yes, Gurus this innovative company has helped ease the fear and anxiety of getting a shot or vaccination. You will love Dr. Chan's journey and how she developed this innovative technology!
Sell Like A Spy 01.02.2023 35:05
Gurus, get out your Tux and your multipurpose ink pen. If you have an Austin - Martin go jump in that car and listen into this fun and informative episode of Med Tech Gurus. We have Mr. Jeremy Hurewitz Founder of Challenger Hill Consulting. Jeremy walks us through some of the best techniques that spies use to gather information. We all know that gaining access to the key decision makers in our ind...
Make Sure The Market Is Ready For Your Product 25.01.2023 39:40
Joni Davis CEO and Founder of Beli bring such terrific energy in this episode. I have to tell you Gurus it is very easy to like Joni as she brings such insights and value with the energy! Joni not only discusses the critical points of working with investors, but when she gets into her "why" it is obvious her company will be successful. Gurus I know you will enjoy this episode and the energy and in...
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