MedTech Pioneers with Lisa Carmel

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Join us as we dive into the leading topics in MedTech with pioneers in the space.

Episodes

  1. 01/29/2025

    Innovating Respiratory Healthcare: MedTech Innovator Grand Prize Winner Maria Artunduaga's Journey with Samay

    In this episode of MedTech Pioneers, host Lisa Carmel welcomes Maria Artunduaga, MD, MPH, MTM, a physician, scientist, inventor, and MedTech Innovator grand prize winner, who has made significant strides in respiratory healthcare. Maria discusses her journey from Colombia to becoming a founder and CEO of Samay, a startup focused on non-invasive, affordable pulmonary function testing. She shares insights into the innovative technology behind Samay's device, the hurdles in COPD treatment, and her experiences in the MedTech Innovator accelerator. Maria also touches on the challenges of funding, the importance of mentorship, and offers valuable advice for startup founders in the medtech space. 0:00 Welcome to MedTech Pioneers 00:20 Meet Maria Artanduaga: Physician, Scientist, and Inventor 02:05 Maria's Journey to Founding Samay 03:45 Innovative Pulmonary Function Testing 06:02 Challenges and Market Insights for COPD 10:55 Overcoming Startup Challenges 14:50 The Role of Technology and Teamwork 17:57 Pivots and Perseverance in MedTech 21:37 Surprising Learnings and Community Support 24:17 Challenges in Securing Grants 26:38 Joining MedTech Innovator 28:35 Experience with MedTech Innovator 32:42 Winning the Grand Prize 38:30 Future Plans and Fundraising 42:10 Advice for Startup Founders

  2. 10/28/2024

    Mayo Clinic’s Surgical Pioneers: Innovation that Save Lives with Dr. Janani Reisenauer

    In this episode of MedTech Pioneers, host Lisa Carmel sits down with Dr. Janani Reisenauer, a leading figure in thoracic surgery and innovation at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Reisenauer shares her inspiring journey and unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries of medical technology.

  3. 10/21/2024

    Shaping the Future of FDA Medical Device Regulation: Dr Michelle Tarver FDA CDRH Acting Director

    In this episode of the Veranex MedTech Pioneers podcast, guest host Jessica Richter interviews Dr. Michelle Tarver, an influential leader in MedTech. Dr. Tarver shares her insights on patient-centric regulatory approaches, health equity, and the future of medical technology innovation. They discuss FDA's initiatives like the Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP), the importance of data quality, global harmonization efforts, and upcoming breakthroughs in home healthcare and digital health. Tune in to learn how MedTech innovators are paving the way for the future of healthcare.

  4. 09/11/2024

    Discussing MedTech and Intuitive Ventures: Insights from an Early Stage Investor with Murielle McLane

    Join host Lisa Carmel as she talks with early stage investor Murielle McLane about her journey into MedTech and Intuitive Ventures. Before diving into the exciting news about Murielle's second fund, they explore her background and what attracted her to this innovative field

  5. 07/02/2024

    Lisa Suennen and the American Heart Association

    In this episode of Veranex's MedTech Pioneers podcast, host Lisa Carmel interviews Lisa Suennen, Managing Partner of American Heart Association (AHA) Ventures. They share insights into her unexpected journey from journalism to becoming a key figure in MedTech innovation. The discussion covers her career, which includes working with Silicon Valley tech firms, launching a successful health care career, and her roles at various venture funds, including AHA Ventures. They delve into AHA Ventures’ mission, notable funds like Cardiation and social impact funds, and their broad remit beyond cardiovascular health. The podcast also highlights their partnership with MedTech Innovator and the importance of supporting early-stage startups through various innovative initiatives.

  6. 06/17/2024

    Andrew Cleeland and Fogarty Innovation

    MedTech Pioneer Andrew Cleeland on Navigating Innovation and Leadership Join us on the Veranex MedTech Pioneers podcast as we explore the remarkable career of Andrew Cleeland, CEO of Fogarty Innovation. Learn about his inspiring journey from Australia to becoming a pivotal medtech leader, his approach to mentoring, and the impactful initiatives at Fogarty Innovation. Discover how Andrew's experiences shaped his role, his insights into the medtech ecosystem, and his advice for startups navigating this challenging landscape. Whether you're an aspiring innovator or a seasoned professional, this episode offers valuable lessons in leadership, innovation, and collaboration

  7. 06/04/2024

    Dennis McWilliams and Sante Ventures

    In this episode of MedTech Pioneers, Lisa Carmel talks with Dennis McWilliams, Partner at Sante Ventures, about his journey from aerospace engineering to becoming a leading investor in transformative medical technologies. Dennis shares his philosophies on identifying and nurturing disruptive healthcare innovations, the challenges of bringing moonshot ideas to market, and the importance of investing in the MedTech ecosystem. He provides insights into Sante's investment approach, the qualities they look for in startups, and the future of funding in this vital sector. Dennis also discusses exciting portfolio companies working on digital surgery, stroke treatment, diabetes solutions and more. Dennis LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennismcwilliams/ Sante Ventures > https://sante.com Veranex > https://www.veranex.com

  8. 04/10/2024

    Kathryn Zavala and MedTech Innovator

    Join us as we talk about the future of MedTech Startups.

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