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Mar 17, 2025 • 42min

Episode 214 | Antony Watson, COO at Xenocor | From Medtronic to the Mountains: A Medtech Founder's Journey in Salt Lake City, Utah

In this episode, Antony Watson, COO of Xenocor, joins Duane Mancini to share his journey from Medtronic sales rep to startup founder. Antony discusses his experience in the operating room, observing surgical cases firsthand, and how this unique perspective shaped his leadership approach and ultimately prepared him to launch and lead Xenocor. Discover how valuable lessons learned in the field can translate to success in the startup world. Tune in for insights on transitioning from a corporate environment to the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship in the medtech industry.Antony Watson LinkedInXenocor LinkedInXenocor Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midwest Showcase Registration⁠
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Mar 10, 2025 • 37min

Episode 213 | Yaky Yanay, CEO and President at Pluri | The Power of Cells and the Resilience of Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Yaky Yanay, CEO at Pluri, joins Duane Mancini to explore the captivating world of regenerative medicine and the unwavering resilience required to lead in the life sciences. We delve into the profound power of cells and how Yaky's deep scientific understanding fuels Pluri's entrepreneurial success. Yaky shares invaluable insights on work-life integration, the gradual discovery of one's authentic CEO voice, and the undeniable truth that a strong management team is a company's greatest asset. We also discuss the crucial role of cultivating long-term relationships and the enduring passion that drives innovation in this vital field. Tune in to learn how Yaky navigates the complexities of entrepreneurship while harnessing the incredible potential of cellular therapies at Pluri.Yaky Yanay LinkedIn⁠Pluri Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midwest Showcase Registration⁠
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Mar 3, 2025 • 43min

Episode 212 | Tino Chow, Founder and CEO at Giant Shoulders | Building a Brand that Lasts: Strategies for Every Phase

In this episode, Tino Chow, CEO and Founder of Giant Shoulders, joins Duane Mancini for a deep dive into the power of branding in the medtech industry. 1 Tino, a "three-headed monster" with experience in the military, industrial design, and business, shares his expertise on building a brand strategy that empowers "on-brand" decisions, even in the absence of leadership. 2 Discover how to leverage your brand as a tool, navigate the different phases of brand development, and connect with your audience on a personal and emotional level. Tune in for valuable insights on scaling your brand internally and externally and creating a company culture where everyone embodies the brand's values.Tino Chow LinkedInGiant Shoulders Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midwest Showcase Registration⁠
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Feb 24, 2025 • 42min

Episode 211 | Jana Montgomery, Founder & CEO at ActiVie | Data-Driven Healthcare: The Power of Clinical Evidence

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Feb 17, 2025 • 39min

Episode 210 | Susan Xu, Principal at WyDus | Get Paid for Your Digital Health Innovation: Mastering the Reimbursement Landscape

In this episode, Susan Xu, Principal at WyDus, joins Duane Mancini to unravel the complexities of reimbursement in the digital health landscape. Susan explains how Medtech startups can navigate the system to get paid for their innovations, covering everything from Health IT and wearables to telehealth and AI. Learn about the crucial role of diagnosis and treatment, key codes like RPM, and the importance of clinical data in securing reimbursement. Tune in for expert insights and ensure your digital health venture gets the financial support it deserves.⁠Susan Xu LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midwest Showcase Registration⁠
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Feb 10, 2025 • 54min

Episode 209 | Devon Campbell, Founder, Managing Director at Prodct and Tino Chow, Founder and CEO at Giant Shoulders | Creating a Powerful Medtech Brand Without Breaking the Bank

In this episode, Devon Campbell, Founder and Managing Director at Prodct, and Tino Chow, Founder, and CEO at Giant Shoulders, join Duane Mancini to discuss building a strong Medtech brand without big budgets. Learn how to develop a compelling brand strategy, create a professional website on a shoestring budget, design impactful pitch decks, and maximize your brand's reach with limited resources. Tune in for actionable insights and create a powerful brand identity that sets your Medtech startup apart.Devon Campbell LinkedIn⁠⁠Tino Chow LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midwest Showcase Registration⁠
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Feb 3, 2025 • 50min

Episode 208 | Devon Campbell, Founder, Managing Director at Prodct and Eric O'Dell, Consultant at Project Medtech | Bootstrapping Your Medtech Startup: Essential Finances for Founders

In this episode, Devon Campbell, Founder and Managing Director at Prodct, and Eric O'Dell, Consultant at Project Medtech, join Duane Mancini in a must-listen for bootstrapped Medtech founders! This episode provides a DIY guide to managing your startup's finances without hiring expensive professionals. Learn how to set up bank accounts, choose the right corporate structure, master basic accounting with QuickBooks and spreadsheets, manage your cap table, and navigate taxes. Tune in for actionable advice and build a strong financial foundation for your Medtech venture, even on a limited budget. Devon Campbell LinkedIn⁠ Eric O'Dell LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Midwest Showcase Registration⁠
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Jan 27, 2025 • 50min

Episode 207 | Devon Campbell, Founder, Managing Director at Prodct and Tom Morgan, Chief Scientific Officer at myBiometry | From Benchtop to Business: Building a Foundation for Medtech Success

In this episode, Devon Campbell, Founder and Managing Director at Prodct, and Tom Morgan, Chief Scientific Officer at myBiometry, join Duane Mancini for a practical discussion on optimizing early development for Medtech startups.Devon and Tom highlight the crucial role of organization, process, and software in driving efficiency and success, even before a startup officially launches. They delve into the importance of defining direction, utilizing tools like Lucid, Coggle, Monday, and Notion, and implementing robust ELNs.Learn how to foster a culture of quality and compliance from the outset, while remaining scrappy and resourceful. Gain valuable insights into maximizing productivity and laying a strong foundation for Medtech innovation. Tune in for actionable strategies to streamline your lab practices and accelerate your development journey. Devon Campbell LinkedIn Tom Morgan LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Midwest Showcase Registration⁠
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Jan 21, 2025 • 37min

Episode 206 | Simon Malpas, Chief Executive Officer at Kitea Health | From Brain Pressure Implants to FDA Approval: Navigating the PMA Process for Medtech Startups

In this episode, Simon Malpas, CEO of Kitea Health, joins Duane Mancini to share his incredible journey from blood pressure researcher to Medtech CEO. Simon details Kitea Health's innovative brain pressure implant, revealing the challenges and triumphs of navigating clinical trials and the FDA's PMA process as a startup.Hear firsthand accounts of Kitea's dedication – from attending every surgery during their pilot study to building a strong company culture. Simon discusses the critical role of fundraising, strategic planning, and execution in achieving success in the Medtech industry. Tune in for invaluable insights into leadership, perseverance, and the future of medical technology. Simon Malpas LinkedIn ⁠Kitea Health LinkedIn Kitea Health Website ⁠⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Midwest Showcase Registration⁠
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Jan 13, 2025 • 42min

Episode 205 | Kirk Petyo, Managing Partner at Talent Factory Recruiting | Attracting Talent to Your Medtech Startup

In this episode, Kirk Petyo at Talent Factory Recruiting and Duane Mancini discusses his background in recruiting, how startups attract talent, the biggest mistakes companies make in hiring, managing company culture, implementing a successful onboarding process, and so much more. Kirk Petyo LinkedIn Talent Factory Recruiting LinkedIn Talent Factory Website ⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Midwest Showcase Registration

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