

Project Medtech
Project Medtech
The Project Medtech podcast is interview-style podcast on the Medtech Industry where guests share stories, advice, pitfalls, trends and innovations produced by Project Medtech.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Nov 15, 2021 • 55min
Episode 68 | David Ferrera: Medtech Entrepreneur, Investor, Innovator and Advisor | Author of "Innovation in Translation: How Big Ideas Really Happen"
In this episode, David and I discuss what he is currently working on, how he builds his teams and the pillars of his companies, his book Innovation In Translation, good money vs. bad money, the strategies he has deployed to raise capital in different companies, evolution of the importance of reimbursement, the importance of IP and why you need to have a strategy, and more.
David Ferrera LinkedIn
Innovation in Translation Book
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website

Nov 8, 2021 • 22min
Episode 67 | Krista Moon: President at Ascend Business Growth | Focusing on your Digital Footprint: The ROI
In this episode, Krista and Duane discuss the return on your investment if you focus on building your digital footprint and when to do it.
Krista Moon LinkedIn
Ascend Business Growth Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website

Nov 1, 2021 • 38min
Episode 66 | Patty Post, Founder and CEO at Checkable Medical | The Importance of Non-Dilutive Funding: North Dakota's Business Friendly Ecosystem
In this episode, Patty and Duane discuss her new company, why she chose North Dakota as the headquarters of her company, how she captured non-dilutive capital, clinical usability studies, developing your pitch, how your pitch should evolve, and more.
Patty Post LinkedIn
Checkable Medical Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website

Oct 25, 2021 • 33min
Episode 65 | Krista Moon: President at Ascend Business Growth | Your Medtech Company's Digital Footprint: The Basics
In this episode, Krista and I discuss SEO basics, website basics, content marketing, social media presence, CRM basics and more.
Krista Moon LinkedIn
Ascend Business Growth Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website

Oct 18, 2021 • 32min
Episode 64 | Krista Moon: President at Ascend Business Growth | Medtech Marketing Challenges that Hinder Growth
In this episode, Krista and I discuss marketing challenges that will hinder growth, why it is important to do an audit of your marketing strategy, 5 common challenges and more.
Krista Moon LinkedIn
Ascend Business Growth Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website

Oct 11, 2021 • 40min
Episode 63 | Jeff Levine: CEO at Advanced Scanners | Serial Entrepreneur takes on his first Medtech Company: Lessons Learned along the Way --- So Far
In this episode, Jeff and I discuss what Advanced Scanners is working on, comparing his experience as an entrepreneur in other industries vs. Medtech, who else to talk to besides just the end-users, how to deal with investors when you have a platform technology, how to choose which indication of use to go after based on market feedback, investors, etc., lessons learned in raising capital as a first time Medtech entrepreneur, other advice and speed bumps to be aware of and more.
Jeff Levine LinkedIn
Advanced Scanners Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website

Oct 4, 2021 • 42min
Episode 62 | Abbas Dhilawala: CTO of Galen Data | Cybersecurity in Medtech: Do the Positives Outweigh the Risk
In this episode, Abbas and I discuss cybersecurity in the Medtech space, tips of protecting patient data, if the positives outweigh the risks, standards to follow and more.
Abbas Dhilawala LinkedIn
Galen Data Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website

Sep 27, 2021 • 42min
Episode 61 | Talya Miron-Shatz, PhD | What Medtech Innovators Need to Know about the Psychology of Patients and Physicians
In this episode, Talya and I discuss her book, her research with Daniel Kahneman, interoperability, multi-disciplinary teams, relationships with clients/patients, the psychology of how patients make decisions and how physicians/other primary care providers make decisions and more.
Talya Miron-Shatz LinkedIn
"Your Life Depends on It" Book Link
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website

Sep 20, 2021 • 37min
Episode 60 | Abbas Dhilawala: CTO of Galen Data | Connecting your Medical Device to the Cloud: Build Your Own vs. Using an Already Established One
In this episode, Abass and I discuss connecting medical devices to the cloud, the debate of building your own vs. using an already established one, maintenance of each, safety and security concerns, and more.
Abbas Dhilawala LinkedIn
Galen Data Website
Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website

Sep 13, 2021 • 36min
Episode 59 | Kyle Rose: President and Founder of Rook Quality System | The Importance of Implementing a Scalable Quality System Early
In this episode, Kyle and I discuss what is Rook Quality System and how they can help, quality system basics, where to start when building one, importance of a quality system as a start-up, how to build a system that can scale with you, and more.
Kyle Rose LinkedIn
Rook Quality System Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website