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The Alpha Sophia Spotlight podcast focuses on the latest innovations and commercial trends in MedTech. Hosted by Alpha Sophia Founder and CEO Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt.

  1. #24 - Building MedTech that Matters with Brian Duffy of Executive Access Strategies

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    #24 - Building MedTech that Matters with Brian Duffy of Executive Access Strategies

    The Alpha Sophia Spotlight podcast dives deep into the cutting-edge of MedTech innovations and commercial trends. Join your host, Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt, founder and CEO of Alpha Sophia, as he explores the fascinating world of MedTech startups and SMBs.In this episode, we are joined by Brian Duffy, a 30-year medtech and healthtech commercialization strategist and the founder of Executive Access Strategies, a firm dedicated to helping innovators overcome one of the industry’s greatest challenges: accessing key decision makers.Brian has built his career at the intersection of early innovation and go-to-market execution, having worked across sales, marketing, and strategic growth at leading companies—including a pivotal role at Intuitive Surgical during the early adoption of robotic gynecologic surgery. Drawing on his background as a former paramedic and his deep passion for patient-centered innovation, Brian now equips founders and commercial teams with tools to "access the inaccessible"—from surgeons and VAC members to investors.He’s developed a proven framework for winning the “war of attention” and making unforgettable first impressions, using data-driven micro-targeting and personalized outreach that both surprises and delights. His creative strategies—like using custom video books to spark curiosity and open doors—have made high-value targets say, “That was the most creative way I’ve ever been approached.”Join us to learn how Brian is reimagining access in medtech and helping innovators generate revenue, drive adoption, and make an impact—one strategic conversation at a time.This episode is sponsored by Alpha Sophia: Unlock your team’s true potential with our state-of-the-art data platform. Alpha Sophia is the only commercial intelligence platform designed to delight medical device sales teams and create ROI. Check out www.alphasophia.com for more.

    46 phút
  2. #23 - Cybersecurity in Medical Devices with Christian Espinosa of Blue Goat Cyber

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    #23 - Cybersecurity in Medical Devices with Christian Espinosa of Blue Goat Cyber

    The Alpha Sophia Spotlight podcast dives deep into the cutting-edge of MedTech innovations and commercial trends. Join your host, Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt, founder and CEO of Alpha Sophia, as he explores the fascinating world of MedTech startups and SMBs.In this episode, we are joined by Christian Espinosa, a seasoned cybersecurity expert, best-selling author, and the founder of Blue Goat Cyber, a firm specializing in medical device cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. His journey into the medical device cybersecurity field was inspired by a personal health challenge—being diagnosed with life-threatening blood clots—which fueled his passion for improving the safety and security of medical technologies. With extensive experience in secure development, threat modeling, and risk management, he has successfully guided medical device manufacturers through complex FDA premarket and postmarket cybersecurity requirements. Outside work, Christian is an avid endurance athlete, enjoys mountaineering, karting, shooting, and frequently competes in Ironman triathlons.This episode is sponsored by Alpha Sophia: Unlock your team's true potential with our state-of-the-art data platform. Alpha Sophia is the only commercial intelligence platform designed to delight medical device sales teams and create ROI. Check out ⁠www.alphasophia.com⁠ for more.

    21 phút
  3. #22 - Bringing Innovations to the Life Sciences Space with Holley Miller of Grey Matter Marketing

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    #22 - Bringing Innovations to the Life Sciences Space with Holley Miller of Grey Matter Marketing

    The Alpha Sophia Spotlight podcast dives deep into the cutting-edge of MedTech innovations and commercial trends. Join your host, Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt, founder and CEO of Alpha Sophia, as he explores the fascinating world of MedTech startups and SMBs.In this episode, we are joined by Holley Miller, President and Founder at Grey Matter Marketing.Holley Miller doesn’t just help life sciences companies grow—she helps themdrive reliable revenue, build market dominance, and increase valuation.As the founder of Grey Matter Marketing, she has pioneered a proven strategy to transform life sciences companies from competing in crowded markets to creating and owning their category.With 30 years of experience—including global marketing, product management, and investor relations at industry giants like Allergan and Intuitive Surgical—Holley knows that winning companies don’t just have great products. They change behavior. Her expertise in category design and brain science gives CEOs a clear roadmap to market leadership—turning differentiation into demand, demand into dominance, and dominance into lasting impact.She resides in the San Francisco Bay Area but will always call the South home. If you hear her on a podcast, expect bold insights, straight talk, and a few “y’alls” along the way.

    47 phút
  4. #21 - Building Relationships In MedTech with Jared Hook of G8Way Services

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    #21 - Building Relationships In MedTech with Jared Hook of G8Way Services

    The Alpha Sophia Spotlight podcast dives deep into the cutting-edge of MedTech innovations and commercial trends. Join your host, Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt, founder and CEO of Alpha Sophia, as he explores the fascinating world of MedTech startups and SMBs.In this episode, we are joined by Jared Hook, Vice President of Business Development at G8Way Services. Jared Hook is the VP of Business Development at G8Way Services. His 12 year MedTech career spans across Sales, Marketing and Operation roles at major MedTech Companies to PE backed scale ups and Startups. His passion for MedTech started when he was injured and saw his pictures from surgery and knew he wanted to join a company that could provide products and solutions to help other people get back to what they love doing. Jared has shifted his focus from being with an OEM to being a partner with the OEM at G8Way Services where they provide consulting, technical and talent solutions to companies that design and commercialize class I, II or III medical devices. This episode is sponsored by Alpha Sophia: Unlock your team's true potential with our state-of-the-art data platform. Alpha Sophia is the only commercial intelligence platform designed to delight medical device sales teams and create ROI. Check out ⁠www.alphasophia.com⁠ for more.

    45 phút
  5. #20 - Transforming Patient Care with Smart Implants with Bill Hunter of Canary Medical.

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    #20 - Transforming Patient Care with Smart Implants with Bill Hunter of Canary Medical.

    The Alpha Sophia Spotlight podcast dives deep into the cutting-edge of MedTech innovations and commercial trends. Join your host, Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt, founder and CEO of Alpha Sophia, as he explores the fascinating world of MedTech startups and SMBs.In this episode, we are joined by Bill Hunter, Founder, President & CEO at Canary Medical Inc. Dr. Bill Hunter is the Founding Member and CEO of Canary Medical, a medical data company focused on the development and commercialization of its patented implantable sensor technology and complementary data and analytics ecosystem. Bill brings more than 30 years of experience in healthcare as a former practicing physician, serial medtech entrepreneur and chief executive. He is a lifelong inventor with over 200 patents and patent applications. He was involved in the discovery and development of the TAXUS® Coronary Drug-Eluting Stent, the Zilver PTX® Peripheral Drug-Eluting Stent, paclitaxel-eluting balloons, the Quill® barbed wound closure device and Persona IQ® The Smart Knee. Bill holds a Doctor of Medicine from University of British Columbia, a Master of Science from University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Science from McGill University.This episode is sponsored by Alpha Sophia: Unlock your team's true potential with our state-of-the-art data platform. Alpha Sophia is the only commercial intelligence platform designed to delight medical device sales teams and create ROI. Check out ⁠www.alphasophia.com⁠ for more.

    43 phút
  6. #19 - The Value Analysis Committee with Mark Copeland of 3T Medical Systems

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    #19 - The Value Analysis Committee with Mark Copeland of 3T Medical Systems

    The Alpha Sophia Spotlight podcast dives deep into the cutting-edge of MedTech innovations and commercial trends. Join your host, Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt, founder and CEO of Alpha Sophia, as he explores the fascinating world of MedTech startups and SMBs. In this episode, we are joined by Mark Copeland, VP of Sales at 3T Medical Systems. Mark is a 28-year medical sales veteran, the last 20 in medical device sales. All but 4 years of Mark's 28 years have been spent with startups, including as an early investor and salesperson for Globus Medical, now the 2nd largest spine implant company in the world. Mark's expertise includes New Product Request approvals and understanding Value Analysis Committees and their processes.This episode is sponsored by Alpha Sophia: Unlock your team's true potential with our state-of-the-art data platform. Alpha Sophia is the only commercial intelligence platform designed to delight medical device sales teams and create ROI. Check out ⁠www.alphasophia.com⁠ for more.

    46 phút
  7. #18 - Strategies for Competing in MedTech with Ben Ross of Spring Loaded Technology

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    #18 - Strategies for Competing in MedTech with Ben Ross of Spring Loaded Technology

    The Alpha Sophia Spotlight podcast dives deep into the cutting-edge of MedTech innovations and commercial trends. Join your host, Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt, founder and CEO of Alpha Sophia, as he explores the fascinating world of MedTech startups and SMBs.In this episode, we are joined by Ben Ross, Head of Sales at Spring Loaded Technology. Ben Ross, an accomplished sales leader, thrives on creating strategies that bridge the gap between innovation and market adoption in the medical device industry. As the Head of Sales at Spring Loaded, Ben leads the company’s commercialization efforts, focusing on driving growth through targeted sales and marketing initiatives.Ben joined Spring Loaded in October 2017 as a Business Development Representative. By 2019, he initiated a strategic pivot toward building adoption among prescribers, including orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians, as well as establishing partnerships with resellers across Canada. In 2022, Ben formally assumed the title of Director of Sales.Under Ben’s guidance, Spring Loaded has achieved significant milestones, including a network of over 300 prescribers and 150 reseller partners across Canada. His commitment to fostering meaningful collaborations and delivering value to healthcare professionals has been instrumental in expanding the reach and impact of the Spring Loaded brace.This episode is sponsored by Alpha Sophia: Unlock your team's true potential with our state-of-the-art data platform. Alpha Sophia is the only commercial intelligence platform designed to delight medical device sales teams and create ROI. Check out ⁠www.alphasophia.com⁠ for more.

    38 phút
  8. #17 - Building a Community in MedTech with Spencer Jones of XO Medtech

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    #17 - Building a Community in MedTech with Spencer Jones of XO Medtech

    The Alpha Sophia Spotlight podcast dives deep into the cutting-edge of MedTech innovations and commercial trends. Join your host, Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt, founder and CEO of Alpha Sophia, as he explores the fascinating world of MedTech startups and SMBs. In this episode, we are joined by Spencer Jones, Founder of XO Medtech. Spencer Jones is a registered nurse and serial entrepreneur with a strong background in MedTech. Over the course of his career, Spencer has started and consulted for multiple companies in the medical technology sector, successfully helping them raise over $10 million in venture capital. With more than 10 years of entrepreneurial experience, Spencer brings together a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to advancing healthcare through collaboration and innovation. This episode is sponsored by Alpha Sophia: Unlock your team's true potential with our state-of-the-art data platform. Alpha Sophia is the only commercial intelligence platform designed to delight medical device sales teams and create ROI. Check out ⁠www.alphasophia.com⁠ for more.

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The Alpha Sophia Spotlight podcast focuses on the latest innovations and commercial trends in MedTech. Hosted by Alpha Sophia Founder and CEO Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt.

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    Alpha Sophia
  • Năm hoạt động
    2024 - 2025
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    24
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