

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.
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Oct 21, 2024 • 41min
Episode 198 | Crystal Weber, Chief Executive Officer at Group 31 | The Importance of Effective Communication: From Pitch Deck to Selling Your Product
In this episode, Crystal Weber at Group 31 and Duane Mancini discuss her second career as a marketing expert, how her first career as a nurse prepared her for this role, the importance of tailoring messaging to investors, how to position your product in the healthcare system, and so much more.
Crystal Weber LinkedIn
Group 31 Communications LinkedIn
Group 31 Communications Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website
Mittal Consulting
Rook Quality Systems
Beginski Wegner & CO

Oct 14, 2024 • 33min
Episode 197 | Todd Ponsky, Chief Innovation Officer at Cincinnati Children's | The #1 Children's Hospital's Mission: Improving Global Pediatric Health
In this episode, Todd Ponsky at Cincinnati Children's and Duane Mancini discuss his background as a pediatric surgeon, his startup company that he launched around education, the changes to the innovation and venture arm of Cincinnati Children's, the importance of having a supportive hospital leadership team for the innovation department, and so much more.
Todd Ponsky LinkedIn
Cincinnati Children's LinkedIn
Cincinnati Children's Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website
Mittal Consulting
Rook Quality Systems
Beginski Wegner & CO

Oct 7, 2024 • 50min
Episode 196 | Dylan Horvath, Founder & CEO at Cortex Design | Innovations vs. Features: Tips for Designing your Product
In this episode, Dylan Horvath at Cortex Design and Duane Mancini discusses how he founded his company, features vs. innovations, lessons learned, common mistakes, and so much more.
Dylan Horvath LinkedIn
Cortex Design LinkedIn
Cortex Design Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website
Mittal Consulting
Rook Quality Systems
Beginski Wegner & CO

Oct 1, 2024 • 48min
Episode 195 | Don Pohl and Sheri Krajewski at NAMSA | Tips to Successfully Navigate Biocompatibility Testing of Medical Devices
In this episode, Don Pohl and Sheri Krajewski at NAMSA and Duane Mancini discuss ISO 10993 and biocompatibility testing for medical devices, the history of the standard and how it has evolved, why following the risk-based approach is becoming more important, tips to avoid having your submission delayed with various regulatory bodies across the globe, common mistakes and so much more.
Don Pohl LinkedIn
Sheri Krajewski LinkedIn
NAMSA LinkedIn
NAMSA Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website
Mittal Consulting
Rook Quality Systems
Kymanox

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Sep 16, 2024 • 1h 3min
Episode 194 | Omar Khateeb, Founder at Khateeb & Co. | Growth Marketing in Medtech
Omar Khateeb, founder of Khateeb & Co., specializes in growth marketing for the medtech sector. He shares insights on engaging early adopters and the nuances of talking to investors. Omar traces his journey from robotic spine sales to medtech marketing, emphasizing the necessity of psychological understanding in sales. He discusses the importance of customer acquisition costs and stresses a data-driven approach to sales strategy. Additionally, he reflects on cultural identity and the personal challenges faced after leaving medical school.

Sep 9, 2024 • 46min
Episode 193 | Kristen Mittal and Mridul Mittal at Mittal Consulting | Regulatory Consultant vs. Regulatory Strategist
In this episode, Kristen Mittal and Mridul Mittal at Mittal Consulting and Duane Mancini discuss their unique backgrounds in medtech, why they started Mittal Consulting, what medtech companies should expect from a regulatory strategy report, breakthrough designation, 513(g) vs. pre-submission meetings, common pitfalls, their advice for entrepreneurs, and so much more.
Kristen Mittal LinkedIn
Mridul Mittal LinkedIn
Mittal Consulting LinkedIn
Mittal Consulting Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website

Aug 26, 2024 • 46min
Episode 192 | Monica Vajani, Executive Director, Medtech Accelerator at mHUB | 80,000+ sq ft Innovation Center in Chicago, Illinois
In this episode, Monica Vajani at mHUB and Duane Mancini discuss her background at Abbott and Medtronic, carrying the bag, early adopters vs. laggers, mHUB, the next cohort of companies for their medtech accelerator, and so much more.
Monica Vajani LinkedIn
mHub Medtech Accelerator Application
mHub LinkedIn
mHub Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website

Aug 19, 2024 • 50min
Episode 191 | Craig Misrach, President & Chief Executive Officer at UpLyft | Choosing the Right Contract Manufacturer based on Your Stage of Commercialization
In this episode, Craig Misrach at UpLyft and Duane Mancini discuss what has changed since his last appearance on the podcast, choosing and changing your contract manufacturer based on the commercialization stage, the importance of quality, creative ways to finance your startup, and so much more.
Craig Misrach LinkedIn
UpLyft LinkedIn
UpLyft Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website

Aug 4, 2024 • 30min
Episode 190 | Hilary Swan, Founder at Rebel Scout Consulting | Medical Device Sales: Keys to a Successful Sale and Implementation
In this episode, Hilary Swan at Rebel Scout Consulting and Duane Mancini discuss her background in the medtech space, inside sales vs. outside sales, tips for selling into a hospital, the user journey, the importance of implementation and so much more.
Hilary Swan LinkedIn
Rebel Scout LinkedIn
Rebel Scout Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website

Jul 29, 2024 • 42min
Episode 189 | Megan Doberstein, CEO at Ignite Medtech | Marketing and Brand Development: Being Persistent and Consistent
In this episode, Megan Doberstein at Ignite Medtech and Duane Mancini discuss her background in the medical device space, marketing for a direct to consumer medical device, understanding all your customer profiles, strategically marketing to all of those customers and so much more.
Megan Doberstein LinkedIn
Ignite Medtech LinkedIn
Ignite Medtech Website
Duane Mancini LinkedIn
Project Medtech LinkedIn
Project Medtech Website