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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.

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33:20

Sharpening Life Science Tools to Drive Innovation...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2025/03/31

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 that have driven him throughout his career, the future of funding in the bio-tech space, how Bio-Techne is developing new and exciting innovations, and much more. Send us a message! Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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23:10

Keeping a Promise Alive with Erica Campbell of Pinky...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2025/03/18

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 swear promise with his dad to carry on that spirit of support long after he was gone. And that's exactly what Pinky Swear Foundation has done ever since. On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we talk with Erica Campbell, Executive Director of&nb...

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44:02

The Evolution of Women's Health (Medical Alley 2025...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2025/03/12

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 Dressen (President & CEO, Medical Alley), Stephanie Sassman (Portfolio Leader, Women's Health, Genentech), Kathy Tune (Co-Founder & Board Chair of Marani Health, Managing Partner at Capita3), and Joe Connolly (Co-Founder & CEO, Visana Health). Send us a message! Follow...

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26:11

Transforming Urological Cancer Treatments with Mike...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2025/03/05

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 company's father who went through his own cancer journey, Francis Medical is on a mission to develop urological cancer treatments that are, "tough on cancer yet gentle on patients." In this conversation, Mike talks about that mission, his own background in the medical device ecosystem, and some deep, personal connections to Francis Medical's work. Send us ...

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52:15

Transforming Healthcare: Innovation for a Resilient...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2025/02/25

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 systems. Featuring: Jodi Hubler (Board Director, Gratum Ventures), Will Geist (President, Protein Sciences Segment, Bio-Techne), Jaclyn Wainwright (Co-Founder & CEO, Aircare Health), John Rondoni, (Chief Technology Officer, Inspire Medical Syste...

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21:32

Reshaping and Accelerating Clinical Trials with...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2025/02/18

On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we speak with Medrio CEO Nicole Latimer. Nicole dives into her professional journey, how Medrio specializes in cloud-based electronic data capture solutions designed to accelerate clinical trials, and how modern technology and data solutions are reshaping the clinical trial process. Send us a message! Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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22:39

The Future of TAVR with Wayne Paterson of Anteris...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2025/02/10

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, Anteris Technologies launched an IPO to support the development of DurAVR, a Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) designed to treat aortic stenosis. Wayne discusses the IPO and DurAVR’s development, the future of Anteris Technologies, and why the company has chosen Minnesota as the site of its global headquarters. Send us a message! ...

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17:36

Finding Solutions Through Innovation and...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2025/02/03

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 three decades, Pepin Manufacturing has a long Minnesota history of fulfilling its promise of providing solutions for OEMs. Whether that's taking a CAD file and finding the sweet spots for improvement or collaborating with an OEM to make small changes (a different type of tape, for example) that provide big improvement...

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19:36

Finding Hope for Vertebrogenic Back Pain with Dr. Ray...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2025/01/27

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. Baker entered the medical field for a single reason—the opportunity to help people—and that’s exactly what he’s done throughout his storied professional journey. Now, through the work Boston Scientific and Dr. Baker is doing with its first-of-its-kind Intracept Procedure, he’s helping deliver a life-altering back pain manag...

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17:36

Small Devices and Big Impact with Scott Drikakis of...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2025/01/21

On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we sit down with Scott Drikakis, VP Global Sales and Marketing of Intricon. Intricon specializes in the manufacture of miniature, wearable medical devices. While a lot of what the company does may be small, the impact of its products is huge. We talk with Scott about his journey to Intricon, the company's dedication to improving patient outcomes through smart design and cutting-edge technology, and more.Send us a message!Follow Medical Alley ...

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25:35

Prioritizing Patient Safety with Stephanie Kent of...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2025/01/14

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 professional experience allows her to ask the right questions, CMT's work with pyrolytic carbon in the medical device sector (including its Durosphere product), how CMT navigates regulatory challenges when bringing products to market, and much more.The 2025 Medical Alley Summit is just around the corner. Learn more about this year's...

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59:43

A Winning Data Strategy for Next Generation Implanted...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2025/01/06

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 Vocxi Health discuss the promise of smart implantable and wearable medical devices, specific challenges and how to tackle them, and developing a winning data strategy. Send us a message! Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X an...

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25:36

Decarbonization and Sustainability in Healthcare...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2024/12/16

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 CMTA. Brent Wavra (Principal & Director of Business Development) and Stephen Westerback (Mechanical Engineer) shed light on sustainability and decarbonization in healthcare facilities, the main drivers pushing the industry toward sustainability, and how these changes are impacting operational efficiency and patient care.Send us a message!...

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27:16

Increasing Access to Cutting Edge Treatments with...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2024/12/09

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 Heidi Dieter, Chief Research Administrator at Mayo Clinic, is on a mission to develop new strategies to help streamline the path to participating in clinical trials. In this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, Heidi shares just some ways Mayo C...

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31:58

Moving Beyond Bikini Medicine with Melinda Morimoto...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2024/12/03

“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’s except for the parts that are covered by a bikini, is woefully misguided. On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, Melinda Morimoto (Sr. Benefits Director) and Stephanie Sassman (Portfolio Leader, Women’s Health) of Genentech explain why that mentality...

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20:09

The Compassion of Hospice Care with Curt Bludworth

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2024/11/25

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. Now in his role as Chief Human Resources Officer for St. Croix Hospice, Curt reflects on that experience often as he helps guide the company in its simple-yet-crucial mission to, “go into communities where we’re needed.” In this conversation with host Ben Wagner, Curt shares how his professional journey led h...

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17:21

Inside the Election Results: Peter Glessing on...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2024/11/18

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 at both the state and federal level. Peter offers insights into how the evolving political landscape may impact Medical Alley Partners, the broader ecosystem, and key policy priorities. He discusses what these shifts could mean for the future of healthcare innovation and business growth in Minnesota. Send us a me...

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22:18

Exploring the "Sickcare" System with Joel Theisen,...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2024/11/11

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, Lifespark, to reimagine it. Referring to Lifespark as the "anti-care" company, Joel instead chooses to laser focus on health and wellbeing. In other words, trying to keep people "off care." Hear how he's working to achieve that goal in the latest episo...

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12:41

Specializing Around the Customer with Mitch Foley, VP...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2024/11/04

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 new products while reimagining how ENT care can be delivered, and advice for professionals looking to take their career to new levels.Send us a message!Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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33:12

Going to School Every Day with Jason Langhorn of...

The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate) ·

2024/10/28

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 ongoing recovery of the industry, the use of Ethylene oxide (EtO) in sterilization (and potential alternatives), and more.Send us a message! Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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