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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Oct 28, 2026
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Episodes
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...
Become The Person You Would Want To Be Around 18.01.2023 34:26
Jean-Paul Gravel brings us some unique insights in this episode. Jean-Paul is a human potential and mental condition expert and the founder of the Omnipotent. Jean-Paul brings workable tips and hacks that some well-known billionaires use. He has helped CEOs boost creativity and productivity. This is one episode you can't afford to miss!
Process Is The Most Important Thing 11.01.2023 39:31
Gurus in this episode we have Milan Patel of CEO and Co-Founder of PathogenDX with us. Milan has a terrific background including working as a C-Level consultant working with investors. He gets into the criterial for raising money and how to mitigate risk. Milan doesn't stop there. He also walks us through milestone development and how to deliver on those milestones. Gurus, Milan brings amazing Val...
Let Your Customers Tell You How To Scale 04.01.2023 33:40
Gurus Mr. Sudhir Burisetty Brillio's Global Head of Life Sciences is with us today. Sudhir brings us some very interesting insights. He discusses the importance of being curious, building trust and remaining focused. He discusses why it is important to start a new product or company by focusing on a problem, then doing a really good job at solving it. Then getting really proficient at it then your...
Why I.P. Management Is Critical 21.12.2022 39:16
Gurus did you know that how you manage your I.P. portfolio could have a major impact on a successful acquisition. In this episode of Medtech Gurus we have a distinguished panel that will provide valuable insights. Mr. Kevin Buckley Founder and CEO of Torrey Pines Law Group along with Mr. Neil Thompson a registered patent agent also with Torrey Pines Law Group. Join these two gentlemen we have Mr....
A Sea of Creativity 14.12.2022 43:18
Gurus from being President of X off shore racing to Co-Founder and CEO of Volta Medical The'ophile Mohr Durdez takes us on an amazing journey. We get deep into artificial intelligence and how it can help patients with cardiac arrhythmias. Theo also walks us through the best practices of aggregating data developing a robust R & D team and running effective clinical trials Theo really demonstrates...
Having A Mindset To Scale 07.12.2022 31:53
Gurus Rajatesh Gudibande Co-founder of Graphwear brings us terrific insights on problems solving and product development. Raj explains his "discover invent, test, deploy & repeat" concept. Raj started his journey into healthcare discovery from a personal need. He has transformed this into a passion for discovery and helping patients. You will love his story!
Don't Be Afraid To Over Communicate 30.11.2022 42:15
Our Gurus today are the co-founders of Biostem Technologies . We have Jason Matuszewski CEO and Andrew Van Vurst COO. This is a fantastic story of how two good friends worked together to solve Andrews fathers' health issue. The result was Andrew Jason & Andrew's father became co-founders of BioStem. The story does not stop there as we get into the best practices of how to scale a business. Why an...
In Every Crisis There Is An Opportunity 23.11.2022 29:19
Gurus you will love James Foster CEO of Virax Biolabs Virax Biolabs. James and I get into some terrific conversations around working with investors. Then we have a terrific exchange on developing a culture of innovation and how to sustain it. Gurus James then takes through what it was like to ring the bell at the NASDAQ when Virax Biolabs went public. Gurus this is a fun and informative episode a...
Can You Hear Me Now? 16.11.2022 29:52
In this episode of Med Tech Gurus we have Dr. Brian Taylor who is an Audiologist and Senior Director of Audiology at hearing aid manufacturer Signia , to discuss how the gap is closing between traditional hearing aids and modern consumer wearables. Brian had a tremendous background in the field of audiology. Brian get's into why there is such a low uptake rate inpatients that need hearing aids. H...
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