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
277 episodes
Strengthening the STEM Talent Pipeline through Medtronic Spark with Dr. Sally Saba
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we dive into one of the most urgent challenges facing our industry — our workforce. From shortages across clinical roles to the growing demand for skilled digital and technical talent, the strength ...
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Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: From Diagnosis to Discovery with Eli Lilly & Company, Mayo Clinic, and the Alzheimer's Association
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we’re recognizing Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with three special guests: Dr. Brandy Matthews (VP, Global & US Medical Affairs,...
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Women in Health Leadership: Sheri Dodd, CEO of Tactile Medical
On September 30, Medical Alley hosted Women in Health Leadership, bringing together an extraordinary group of leaders for connection, reflection, and growth. The featured speaker was She...
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A Journalistic POV of the Medtech Industry with Amanda Pedersen of Informa Markets
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Informa Markets Senior Editor Amanda Pedersen. Amanda has been covering the medical device industry since 2006, examinin...
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Changing the Landscape of Orthopedic Care with Sonex Health
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we're joined by two leaders from Sonex Health, a company that's pioneering minimally invasive ultrasound-guided procedures that really are changing the lan...
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Previewing the Mayo Clinic Department of Surgery’s Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, Dr. Cornelius Thiels (Associate Chair of Innovation) and Dr. Kyle Ettinger (Director of Innovation) from the Mayo Clinic Department of Surgery preview the upcoming Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit....
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Navigating Dynamic Shifts in Medtech with Jesse Jensen of Switchback Medical
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we're diving into the rapidly evolving world of contract manufacturing with Jesse Jensen, VP of Operations at Switchback Medical.&nbs...
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Ethically Using AI to Build Healthcare Brands with Kathleen Hustad of Bloom44
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we go beyond logos and taglines to explore what brand strategy really means in today’s healthcare landscape. From building trust in an oversaturated market to defending your message in the age of AI...
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Redefining Community Health with Teto Wilson and Adriene Thornton
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we’re spotlighting a powerful, community-driven event that’s redefining what healthcare access can look like—Live Your Healthy Lyfe. Joi...
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The Intersection of Real Estate and Innovation with Jessica Mogilka of JLL
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Jessica Mogilka, Executive Vice President at JLL. The conversation explores the intersection of real estate and innovation with ...
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How AI is Changing the Healthcare Landscape with Dr. Taha Kass-Hout of GE Healthcare
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Dr. Taha Kass-Hout, Global Chief Science and Technology Officer at GE HealthCare. With a combination of clinical insight and technology ex...
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Optimizing Sustainability in Reusable Medical Devices
TÜV SÜD's Hannah Rounsville and Jessica Schmidt discuss practical strategies to extend device lifespan, improve reprocessing methods, and minimize waste—while maintaining patient safety and meeting regulatory requirements. They also share valua...
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Implementing AI-Driven Solutions to Transform Patient Experience and Operational Efficiency
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we present a recent webinar focused on how AI can improve patient engagement, enhance operational efficiency, and navigate key challenges like data privacy, algorithmic bias, and compliance.F...
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We're Better Together with Jill Wiedemann-West of People Incorporated
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we’re excited to welcome a remarkable leader as part of Mental Health Awareness Month—People Incorporated CEO
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How AI is Changing Human-Focused Design with Denny Royal of MentorMate
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we talk with Denny Royal, Head of Global Design at MentorMate. Denny shares his insight and expertise on many topic...
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Surveying the CDMO Landscape with Paul Josephs of Lifecore Biomedical
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we talk with Lifecore Biomedical President and CEO ...
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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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