Episodes
In this episode, Brendan Boland at Loci Orthopaedics, Fionn Lahart at LUMA Vision, Gerard Insley at PBCbiomed and Duane Mancini discuss what each one of them are working on, the Medtech ecosystem in Ireland, what makes the ecosystem so strong, their favorite Irish Whiskey and so much more. Brendan Boland LinkedIn Loci Orthopaedics Website Fionn Lahart LinkedIn LUMA Vision Website Gerard Insley LinkedIn PBCbiomed Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane...
Published 10/09/23
In this episode, Rich Mazzola and Duane Mancini discuss Rich's background in the Medtech space, what we can expect from him as host of the Medtech Money podcast series and so much more. Rich Mazzola LinkedIn Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 10/02/23
In this episode, Giovanni Lauricella and Duane Mancini discuss Giovanni's time as the @medtech money podcast host, what he learned, the connections he made along the way and so much more. Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Lifeblood Capital Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 09/27/23
In this episode, Devon Campbell and Duane Mancini discuss the due diligence process, what you need to be prepared to answer as a startup company, common errors, recommendations, and so much more. Devon Campbell LinkedIn Prodct Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 09/18/23
In this episode, Edward Steakley, Devon Campbell and Duane Mancini discuss intellectual property, patents, trade secrets, overall strategy around these topics, why they are important, and so much more. Edward Steakley LinkedIn Devon Campbell LinkedIn Cognition IP Website Prodct Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 09/11/23
In this episode, Nikki Batista, Devon Campbell and Duane Mancini discuss the merger of regulatory and business strategy, allowing business to lead decisions not regulatory, global regulatory strategy, how to communicate with the FDA, and so much more. Nikki Batista LinkedIn Devon Campbell LinkedIn MCRA Website Prodct Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 09/04/23
In this episode, Sean McKibben, Stefan Agamanolis, Rich Mazzola, Aaron TenHuisen and Duane Mancini discuss the problem they saw in the industry, the mission of Project Medtech, the growth and expansion of Project Medtech's consulting and advisory services and so much more. Sean McKibben LinkedIn Stefan Agamanolis LinkedIn Rich Mazzola LinkedIn Aaron TenHuisen LinkedIn Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 08/28/23
In this episode, Lissa Tallman and Duane Mancini discuss market research, when you should think about doing market research, the different kinds of market research, AI and Machine Learning in Market Research and so much more. Lissa Tallman LinkedIn Flashfield Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 08/24/23
In this episode, Salvatore Buscemi and Duane Mancini discuss his new book called “Investing Legacy: How the .001% invests”, family offices and how they evaluate opportunities and so much more. Salvatore Buscemi LinkedIn HRN Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 08/14/23
In this episode, Isaiah Kaiser and Duane Mancini discuss the technology they spun out of University of Akron, how his PhD helped him with his entrepreneurial skills, finding non-dilutive capital, their experience with the iCorp program, working with the University so that both parties win, what he has learned so far during his early journey of entrepreneurship, and so much more. Isaiah Kiser LinkedIn Auxilium Health Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane...
Published 08/07/23
In this episode, Neal Piper and Duane Mancini discuss his personal tie to the problem they are solving, the importance of culture, the focus on team and problem, advice for raising capital, not delaying hard conversations, and so much more. Neal Piper LinkedIn Luminoah Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 07/31/23
In this episode, Katrina Rogers and Duane Mancini discuss the ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, the new innovation cluster she is leading, her experience in quality and so much more. Katrina Rogers LinkedIn Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 07/24/23
In this episode, Meg Powell, Travis Manasco and Duane Mancini discuss 501 Ventures, Bio54, why don't we see more physicians take the lead at startup companies, the importance of talent for early stage Medtech companies, the growth in research triangle park (RTP) and what makes the ecosystem great, their best pieces of advice for startups, and so much more. Meg Powell LinkedIn Travis Manasco LinkedIn Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 06/20/23
In this episode, James Hamet at Vistim Labs and Duane Mancini discuss licensing technology from a university, voice of customer, neurodegenerative diseases, the importance of your economic story, why they are focusing on clinical data, and so much more. James Hamet LinkedIn Vistim Labs Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 06/12/23
In this episode, Shannon Hoste at Agilis Consulting Group and Duane Mancini discuss her background in Medtech, human factors testing for software as medical device, cognitive systems engineering, IEC 62366 and the FDA guidance document on human factors, and so much more. Shannon Hoste LinkedIn Agilis Consulting Group Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 06/05/23
In this episode, Dennis McWilliams at Sante Ventures and Duane Mancini discuss starting in biotech, what he learned from his first company, being humble and building your team, the story of Apollo Endosurgery, the complicated process of licensing the Apollo IP portfolio, raising money during the great financial crisis, being replaced as CEO and transitioning to CCO, lessons learned during his time at Apollo, the mistake of trying to design the perfect product before commercial launch, Sante...
Published 05/29/23
In this episode, Ben Holmes at Nanochon and Duane Mancini discuss the University of Virginia biomedical engineering program, the importance of understanding the economics of the problem you are trying to solve, the iCorp program, taking on the PMA pathway as a startup, finding capital as a PMA product, what’s next for Nanochon and so much more. Ben Holmes LinkedIn Nanochon Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 05/22/23
In this episode, Daniel Hawkins at Avail Medsystems and Duane Mancini discuss his background in the medical device industry, his time at Advanced Cardiovascular Systems (Abbot Vascular), Intuitive Surgical, his startup with the founder of Amgen, how he founded Shockwave Medical, his relationship with Antoine Papiernik at Sofinnova Partners, the proper way to challenge voice of customer, the support from Casey McGlynn at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the investment @Shockwave received...
Published 05/15/23
In this episode, Arpit Rao at Ankr Health and Duane Mancini discuss chatGPT, how it is going to change healthcare and business, generative AI and general AI, and so much more. Arpit Rao LinkedIn Ankr Health Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 05/08/23
In this episode, Lindsay Watson at Augment Therapy and Duane Mancini discuss gamifying therapy, remote patient monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring, their partnership with CareSource, her relationship with Sesame Street, go-to-market strategy, culture, the relationship between co-founders and so much more. Lindsay Watson LinkedIn Augment Therapy Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 05/01/23
In this episode, David DeRam at Greenlight Guru and Duane Mancini discuss what makes teams click, company culture, the Greenlight Guru story, the importance of mission, vision, and value, and so much more. David DeRam LinkedIn Greenlight Guru Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 04/24/23
In this episode, Arlen Meyers and Duane Mancini discuss Sick Care vs. Healthcare, digital therapeutics, value based care vs. fee for service care, clinical advisor boards, and so much more. Arlen Meyers LinkedIn SOPE Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 04/17/23
In this episode, David Narrow and Duane Mancini discuss the stagnant innovation in dialysis, reimbursement strategy, the strategy behind a limited market release, identifying various stakeholders and how they are incentivized, the importance of building your team, licensing from an University, and so much more. David Narrow LinkedIn Sonavex Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 04/10/23
In this episode, Bryan Stewart and Duane Mancini discuss how he found non-dilutive capital, HMO Labs, what pieces of information he took from his diverse background to use in his startups, how do you take advantage of accelerators and incubators, his military background and how it prepared him to be an entrepreneur, the importance of your founding team, the importance of community, and so much more. Bryan Stewart LinkedIn HDO Health Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech...
Published 03/27/23
In this episode, Ty Hagler and Duane Mancini discuss industrial design, Trig, their current program called med+design by Trig, how to approach innovation for healthcare, and so much more. Ty Hagler LinkedIn Trig Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Published 03/20/23