The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate)
Gain insights from leaders as they discuss their experiences guiding the organizations that make Medical Alley the epicenter of health innovation and care. Join us for conversations with top healthcare CEOs, startup entrepreneurs, and other experts in healthcare community who are doing innovative work right here in Medical Alley.
Episodes
261 episodes
Creating a More Sustainable Pharmaceutical Future with Courtney Jones of Nu-Tek BioSciences
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we have a conversation with Courtney Jones, Director of Commercial Development at Nu-Tek BioScience...
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Making a Difference in the Battle Against Childhood Cancer with Elizabeth Allen of Children’s Cancer Research Fund
It's not always easy to focus on the "why" of work when it's an early morning, dreary Minnesota day, or end of a particularly long week. But for Elizabeth Allen, CEO o...
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Key Drivers Shaping the Future of Healthcare in 2025 with Ash Shehata (Medical Alley 2025 Summit)
Recorded live at the Medical Alley 2025 Summit!Ash Shehata is a highly experienced healthcare professional at the cutting edge of information technology (IT) advances in the sector. In a career spanning over 25 years, Ash has worked for ...
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Sharpening Life Science Tools to Drive Innovation with Will Geist of Bio-Techne
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we chat with Will Geist, the President of the Protein Sciences Segment at Bio-Techne. Will talks about finding causes tha...
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Keeping a Promise Alive with Erica Campbell of Pinky Swear Foundation
Mitch Chepokas was a nine-year-old boy with Osteosarcoma, a gargantuan heart, and a dream to selflessly give to other families fighting their own childhood cancer battles. But Mitch knew he wouldn't be able to give for long, so he made a pinky ...
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The Evolution of Women's Health (Medical Alley 2025 Summit)
Recorded live at the Medical Alley 2025 Summit, this panel discussion explores the landscape of women's health from many angles and how it goes far beyond so-called bikini medicine.Featuring: Roberta Antoine Dre...
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Transforming Urological Cancer Treatments with Mike Kujak of Francis Medical
On today's episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Francis Medical's President and CEO Mike Kujak.Named after the founder of the c...
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Transforming Healthcare: Innovation for a Resilient Future (Medical Alley 2025 Summit)
Recorded live at the Medical Alley 2025 Summit, this panel discussion explores how innovation is driving efficiency, enabling transformative solutions, and redefining care delivery models to meet the evolving needs of patients and healthcare sy...
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Reshaping and Accelerating Clinical Trials with Nicole Latimer of Medrio
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we speak with Medrio CEO Nicole Latimer.Nicole dives into her professiona...
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The Future of TAVR with Wayne Paterson of Anteris Technologies
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we have a conversation with Wayne Paterson, CEO and Managing Director of Anteris Technologies.In late December of 2024, Anter...
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Finding Solutions Through Innovation and Collaboration with Jon Solberg of Pepin Manufacturing
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we have a conversation with Jon Solberg, Business Development Manager of Pepin Manufacturing. Family-owned for more than thr...
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Finding Hope for Vertebrogenic Back Pain with Dr. Ray Baker of Boston Scientific
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we have a discussion with Dr. Ray Baker, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Neuromodulation, for Boston Scientific.Dr. Bake...
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Small Devices and Big Impact with Scott Drikakis of Intricon
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we sit down with Scott Drikakis, VP Global Sales and Marketing of Intricon. Intrico...
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Prioritizing Patient Safety with Stephanie Kent of Carbon Medical Technology
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we chat with Stephanie Kent, the President & CEO of Carbon Medical Technologies (CMT). Stephanie details how her profess...
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A Winning Data Strategy for Next Generation Implanted and Wearable Medical Devices
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, industry experts share insights on improving patient outcomes, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving market success. Panelists from S3 Connected Health, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and Voc...
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Decarbonization and Sustainability in Healthcare Facilities with CMTA
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner sits down with two experts in the sustainability field from long-time industry leader CM...
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Increasing Access to Cutting Edge Treatments with Mayo Clinic’s Heidi Dieter
For some patients, clinical trials represent a chance to battle their ailment with cutting edge—and potentially lifesaving—treatments and technologies. But access to innovation can be rife with delays, red tape, and other challenges. That’s why...
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Moving Beyond Bikini Medicine with Melinda Morimoto and Stephanie Sassman
“As a society, we can no longer afford the human and economic cost of not putting more emphasis on the health of women.” -- Stephanie Sassman “Bikini medicine,” the assumption that a woman's health and wellbeing is the same as a man...
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The Compassion of Hospice Care with Curt Bludworth
Curt Bludworth knows firsthand the importance of hospice care—his own father was the recipient of the special blend of kindness and compassion only hospice nurses can provide. &n...
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Inside the Election Results: Peter Glessing on Federal and State Policy Shifts
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Peter Glessing, Medical Alley's Senior Director of Government Affairs & Communications, to discuss election results ...
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Exploring the "Sickcare" System with Joel Theisen, CEO and Founder of Lifespark
Joel Theisen is not a fan of the word "care," but that's not because he doesn't have a lot of it. As an RN, he saw firsthand the shortcomings of the healthcare system in the United States, and that's why he's on a mission with his company, Life...
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Specializing Around the Customer with Mitch Foley, VP of Stryker ENT
In this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we chat with Mitch Foley, VP of Stryker ENT. Mitch talks about Stryker's presence in the Twin Cities, its ongoing to mission to bring n...
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Going to School Every Day with Jason Langhorn of Element Materials Technology
In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner talks to Technical Manger Jason Longhorn of Element Materials Technology. The conversation runs the gamut from the role Element plays in the medical testing market, COVID-19 and the ...
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Live From the MD&M Minneapolis Show Floor
On this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, we're coming to you live (at least at the time of recording) from the floor of MD&M Minneapolis, a premier medtech and medical manufacturing convention.In a series of short interviews, h...
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Market Access for Groundbreaking Treatments – A Case Study of Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) with Clarivate
Navigating the complexities of groundbreaking treatments can create headwinds. With innovations like Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) at the forefront, challenges such as financial uncertainties, regulatory shifts, and global adoption become paramou...
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