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Former trampoline champion Patrick Cooper shares how he flipped into a new passion: healthcare! This episode of the MedTech Mentor Podcast features Patrick's inspiring journey. We explore his incredible career as a six-time international trampoline champion and Australian Team Captain. But a life-changing experience in Africa sparked a new passion for healthcare.

Patrick dives into the challenges and rewards of starting from scratch in a new field, leveraging his strengths to make an impact. He also shares the power of mentorship and how a chance encounter led to a pivotal role at Stryker which set the foundation for his career.

This episode is packed with takeaways for anyone considering a career change or looking for guidance on developing as a leader. Other topics discussed;


new identities and the mindset required to dive into something new
refocusing, aligning strengths and experiences to make an impact
how a 17 second phone call connected him for an offer at Stryker
Gallup Strengths and his top five
mentors can come from anywhere- shout out to Mick!
second place turned out to be a gift
developing as a leader, you’re not a leader if you don’t have followers, nobody does anything alone
taking a bad situation and turning it into an opportunity to connect with someone, you never know what you'll learn
Favorite quote: “to live is to do, not to have done”

This episode is packed with takeaways for anyone considering a career change. Patrick's story reminds us to embrace new opportunities and chase your passions, even if it means diving head first!

Associated links:


Patrick’s LinkedIn
Cooper to Realise Olympic Dream

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In this episode, we welcome James Hamet, CEO of Vistim Labs.

James is an accomplished Medtech Entrepreneur and Electrical Engineer committed to making a difference by creating neurotechnologies that improve patient lives and wellbeing.

Growing up with parents who are both Neurologists, James has a passion for the brain and all things neuroscience. He eventually combined this unique perspective with his education in electrical engineering. From an early age, James demonstrated remarkable ingenuity, creating inventions like mind-controlled wheelchairs—straight out of a Marvel movie!

Today, James and his team at Vistim Labs are on a mission to help Dementia Specialists diagnose patients faster by anticipating which diagnostics will identify the right diagnosis (within the first patient visit) with their innovative AI-powered screening diagnostic tool.

In this episode, we delve into a range of topics, including:


Neurotechnology and Brain Science
Enhancing Diagnosis and Reducing Wait Times
Vistim Labs' Groundbreaking Brain Scan Technology
Innovative Tools and Ventures
Agency, Self-Talk, and Perception in Personal Development
Attentional Priming and Behavioral Science, Ex-Mantra
Community and Outreach, Lit Conversations

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We're thrilled to present the second part of this episode on the MedTech Mentor Podcast. Welcome back Nicholas Trpezanovski, Founder of NJT MedTech Solutions

Nicholas shares the second part of his incredible journey - from the uncertainty of the beginning to thriving business owner. He provides invaluable insights into overcoming the challenges of entrepreneurship, navigating uncertainty, and trusting your instincts.

Nicholas reminds us to lean on your trusted advisors – you're never alone on this entrepreneurial path. With a wealth of knowledge from his diverse experiences, Nicholas offers pertinent advice on thepower of saying "no" rather than saying "yes"

We are grateful to Nicholas for his time and wisdom, and we can't wait for you to enjoy this insightful conversation!

🚀 Please don’t forget, Nicholas will be generously donating an hour of his time to for a 1:1 mentoring session to one of our listeners who like and share on social media with the #medtechmentorpodcast Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to spend quality time with a leader like Nicholas, it's an opportunity not to be missed!

Get ready to gain insights that will have a lasting impact on your journey. Tune in now! 🎧

Links mentioned in this episode:


https://njtmedtech.com.au/


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We are excited to bring you this episode of the MedTech Mentor Podcast, welcome Nicholas Trpezanovski, Founder of NJT MedTech Solutions

NJT MedTech Solutions is an upcoming medtech consultancy supporting start-ups and small and medium medtech businesses to grow and prosper This episode was recorded back when Nicholas had just founded NJT MedTech Solutions in mid 2022. Prior, Nicholas had a remarkable track record as Lead of Corporate Accounts, Government Affairs and Distribution for Baxter International, Head of Corporate Accounts and Government Affairs at Hillrom and held several senior positions at Synthes and Johnson & Johnson.

Nicholas’s incredible journey takes us from his roots as a nuclear medicine scientist to founding his own medtech consultancy - a testament to his drive and determination

Nicholas inspires us to approach our career not as a rigid upwards ladder but as a flexible lattice, encouraging us to break free from our comfort zones and explore new horizons. Don’t underestimate the power of that first step - even a casual coffee chat can lead to life-altering opportunities. With a wealth of experience from the medtech industry, Nicholas offers invaluable advice on the importance of building personal connections throughout your extended social network.

Nicholas is a treasure trove of knowledge, generously sharing his wealth of insights. He is a cherished member of the MedTech Mentor Village, and we are confident that you will find his conversation as enlightening and enjoyable as we did.

Keep an eye out for Part II on Nicholas's reflections 1 year later

Links mentioned in this episode:


https://njtmedtech.com.au/


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In this episode of the MedTech Mentor Podcast, we welcome Judith Mitchell, CEO of Next Science.

Next Science is a company pioneering technology to combat the rising problem of antimicrobial resistance. Prior to joining Next Science in 2017, she was President of Depuy Synthes APAC where she led the Orthopaedics Division of J&J. She was also the President of Asia Pacific for Synthes GmbH, the world leader in Orthopaedic trauma care. Prior to joining Synthes in 2004, she held several senior positions at Cochlear Limited in Product Development, Global Marketing and Education.

Judy shares how she started her MedTech journey, a happy accident of geographical convenience. She was a single-mum trying to balance family and a career, and secured her first position with General Electric as an Administrator. What happened thereafter is a testament to her natural talent and drive, as well as the blue sky within medtech.

Fast forward, and this year Judy celebrates her 40th year of service. Judy discusses how the mission and purpose to improve the lives of patients is what kept her in an industry that demanded a 24/7 pursuit of continuous improvement. Familiar with the tough decisions, she shares stories of some of her hardest calls and lessons learned, and how those experiences keep her focused on what’s important, the patient- that is the north star, that is how decisions get made.

Judy has this beautiful knack of being able to bring the "human into the room", and she is always there to help. Undoubtedly, if you spend any amount of time with Judy, she’ll ask you that exact question, “How can I help?” which is where the title of this episode comes from.

I am such a tremendous fan of Judy and am not not shy to say I truly soaked every moment of our time in the studio together... She carries the conversation! Her story and sage advice made a marked impact on me, and I hope that you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Please don’t forget, Judy will be generously donating an hour of her time to for a 1:1 mentoring session to one of our listeners who like and share on social media with the #medtechmentorpodcast Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to spend quality time with a leader like Judy, it's an opportunity not to be missed!

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In this edition of the MedTech Mentor Podcast, we welcome Sabeen Shaikh, a healthcare executive, board member, thought leader, and public speaker with over 15 years of experience in the industry.

Sabeen's present-day purpose shows up with her very own consultancy, Crescent Strategy, and she currently sits on various boards with the aim to help others realise their commercial ambitions by creating effective go-to-market strategies that take these amazing technologies to the next level. To date, she has worked with over 300 start-ups and is sincerely passionate about opportunities that push innovation forward in the Asia Pacific region.

Sabeen’s been part of my village for a few years now, and I’ve always found her experience to be so unique and her perspective enlightening. She has an uncanny ability to understand both sides of his ecosystem, the new and the established, and she’s always rooting for the Underdog… which I love.

In this conversation, we explore how she cultivated this mix of experiences, and as a result, uncovered a new nickname, the MedTech Double Agent, which is where the title of this episode comes from.

I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did and find it insightful to just what opportunities exist if you are willing to take a risk and live outside your comfort zone!

Topics discussed:

Career building
Accelerators, and scaling up
Start-Up Space, what you need to know!
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.crescentstrategyconsulting.com/
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-working-at-a-startup-company-3859588
https://www.ausmedtech.com.au/

This podcast is produced by PodStream Studies and hosted by ZenCast.fm