The Medical Alley Podcast, presented by MentorMate Medical Alley

Frank Jaskulke is one of the regular hosts of the Medical Alley Podcast, but on this week's episode he's on the other side of the microphone as the guest. Medical Alley celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and Frank has been with the organization for nearly half of its history. He has now worked for 19 years at Medical Alley, and he joins the podcast to reflect on how the organization — and the ecosystem — have changed during that time.

From driving around looking for companies that sounded like medical organizations, to establishing his signature red shoes as a way to be easily identified at meetings and events, Frank shares some of the highlights from his 19 years at Medical Alley — and looks into his crystal ball at what the next 40 years for Medical Alley (both the organization and the ecosystem) might look like.
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This episode of of the Medical Alley Podcast is a replay of a webinar hosted on January 31st titled: “Transforming Regulatory Compliance with Artificial Intelligence,” sponsored by RegDesk. The discussion focused on how artificial intelligence is impacting regulatory compliance, with a look at the growing complexity in the regulatory space and why it is imperative that teams adapt.

Panelists included: 
Priya Paul, Founder and CEO, RegDeskLiz Haines, Northeastern UniversityDon Ellis, Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs, Reva MedicalFollow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Leadership can be hard, especially in healthcare. Those tasked with leading companies or managing teams working on potentially live-saving technology or services can face plenty of stress and uncertainty, especially with the changes in the work environment post-pandemic. Sometimes those leaders need executive coaches, which is where groups like The Bailey Group come in.

On this week's episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, we're joined by Sal Mondelli and Anja White, who are both executive coaches and consultants at The Bailey Group. They address the question: who might be a good fit for executive coaching? Sal and Anja also chat with our Ben Wagner about how leaders play a big role in workforce retention, the differences in leaders of a startup versus a larger corporation, and the importance of leaders being lifelong learners.

Learn more about The Bailey Group at thebaileygroup.com.
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Artificial intelligence enabled devices are changing the landscape of medical devices and are subject to evolving regulation. Listen back to a replay of our webinar from late last year as team of lawyers from Covington & Burling LLP discuss key considerations for the AI-enabled medical device space, including current best practices for industry participants seeking to take advantage of this powerful new technology.

Panelists from Covington included:
Andrew MentPam ForrestAdrian PerryTo watch a video replay of the webinar, you can find it on Medical Alley's YouTube page.
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Forty years ago, Earl Bakken  helped establish Medical Alley to ensure that Minnesota's healthcare ecosystem remained strong. Prior to helping found Medical Alley, Bakken famously founded Medtronic. But his inspiration and love of science and technology started as a kid when he fell in love with the movie "Frankenstein." Many years later, Bakken's legacy and his love of innovation and curiosity — and electricity — is preserved and told at the Bakken Museum in Minneapolis.

On this week's Medical Alley Podcast, Bakken Museum President and CEO Alissa Light and Adrian Fischer, curator of exhibits and collections at the museum, join to share more about the Bakken Musuem as an incubator for innovation. They also discuss the ways in which the Bakken Musuem is helping future generations of entrepreneurs and innovators by fostering a love of STEM in children through various programs and educational opportunities.

Learn more about the Bakken Museum or find out what you can expect when you visit at thebakken.org.
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Not all internships are created equally. Minnetronix Medical — a medical device contract manufacturer — has had its internship program in place for decades, but the pandemic shifted the way the company approaches its internships. Students who work for Minnetronix end up getting valuable hands-on experience, impactful mentorships, and the ability to explore what they're most passionate.

On this week's episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, Carolyn Baldus of Minnetronix Medical joins to share more about how the company's internship program has evolved over the years, and shares success stories of its program — including receiving over 800 applications for 30 positions.
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