Project Medtech

In this episode, Andrew Elder, Christoph Ruedig and Duane Mancini discuss the background of Albion VC, their focus on late-seed and series A stage investments, their focus on health tech, geographical focus, why they made the switch from practicing physicians to investors, what sparked their interest in digital health, what areas of digital health they focus on, where they see the digital health industry going, the importance of messaging to achieve technology adoption, some of the various companies they have invested in, how do we continue the digital health revolution and so much more. Andrew Elder LinkedIn Christoph Ruedig LinkedIn Albion VC Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, our guest Isabella Schmitt and Duane Mancini discuss the rapid growth Proxima has seen in the last 5 years, the new accelerator she founded called M1 Accelerator, the importance of regulatory strategy, why one might choose a de novo vs. 510k, why startups shouldn’t be afraid of a PMA, implementing regulatory strategy into your business strategy, the common mistakes Isabella sees with startups, her best advice for startups and so much more. Isabella Schmitt LinkedIn Proxima CRO Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, our guest Mitch Robbins and Duane Mancini discuss his background in recruiting, the current demand for Medtech talent, the future of remote work, progression of going from fractionalized to full time team members, passive vs. active recruitment, how do you attract top talent as a Medtech startup, how many applicants can companies expect for certain positions, how to de-risk your hiring process, and so much more. Mitch Robbins LinkedIn The Michael Anthony Group Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Bradley and Duane Mancini discuss his background in the Medtech space, the timeline of exiting to a Medtech strategic, his new Project at Covellus and the unique path to market he has taken, his thoughts on who is his core team members, the importance of augmenting your weaknesses when building your core team, intellectual property strategy, the importance of storytelling as a Medtech entrepreneur, and so much more. Bradley Beach LinkedIn Covellus Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Craig and Duane Mancini discuss what his team is currently working on at UpLyft, his first company that he started, his experience with non-dilutive capital in Ohio, his advice on raising capital, how he raised money in his first company, why his company focused on digital marketing and the benefit, and so much more. Craig Misrach LinkedIn UpLyft Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Alejandro and Duane Mancini discuss why it is so difficult to get to a specialist in the US healthcare system, his new book “healthcare from the trenches” and why he wrote it, the barriers to use for your product and why a startup needs to be concerned with this issue, the adoption of technology and why “too many hands in the cookie jar” will stunt good products from getting to market, the importance of procedures being done outside the hospital, why he thinks the insurance companies should be not-for-profits, and more. Alejandro Badia LinkedIn Orthonow Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Jon and Duane discuss the issue of clinical data collection in medical device development, the lack of clinical data for products on the market, the need for balance between innovation and safety, why you need to think about clinical data early, why sales and marketing need to have a heavy influence in your clinical data collection, how the MDR is affecting innovation in Europe and more. Jon Bergsteinsson LinkedIn Smart-Trial Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Websiste

In this episode, Michelle and Duane discuss discuss her focus on startups, when to get a regulatory strategy done, why regulatory strategy is crucial and should be a part of your business plan, why you need to be careful when building your website, when it makes sense to use a stepwise regulatory approach, benefits to a De Novo pathway, could the US move towards MDRish regulations, and more. Michelle Lott LinkedIn LeanRAQA Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Neil and Duane discuss his new company and what they are working on, his background as a practicing physician, why they are a class III medical device, the lack of innovation and funding in women’s healthcare, why they weren’t afraid of a PMA process with the FDA, first time fundraising as a CEO, and more. Neil Ray LinkedIn Raydiant Oximetry Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website

In this episode, Andy and Duane discuss how his journey has prepared him for being a CEO in the Medtech space, what they are working on at Koya Medical, where are they going next, what he has learned in each phase of his career so far, the importance of trust of team, the importance of who you raise capital from and why you should value that over how much you raise, and more. Andy Doraiswamy LinkedIn Koya Medical Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn  Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website