Best Project Medtech Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 223 | Harrison Lands, Director, Translational Sciences at UPMC Enterprises | Investing in Innovation: Inside UPMC's Payer/Provider Model & Life Science Strategy 30:23

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In this episode, Duane Mancini is joined by Harrison Lands, Director of Translational Sciences at UPMC Enterprises. Harrison brings a unique perspective, shaped by his background as a physician, MBA, consultant, and now investor. We delve into the workings of UPMC Enterprises, exploring their investment thesis – the who, what, how much, when, and h…

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529 - Transforming Care: A collaborative Approach for implementing electronic medication management 12:49

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Catherine Lambert, Director of Clinical Operations at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse; Cailin Lowry, IT Project Manager at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse; Matthew McBride, Solutions Executive for MEDITECH Asia Pacific; and Douglas Murray, Managing Director at MEDITECH Asia Pacific. The discuss…

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528 - The PX Factor: Driving Behaviour Change and Better Outcomes in Healthcare 29:16

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Shelley Thomson, Co-founder and Director of Patient Experience Agency, about embedding patient voice and human-centred design into healthcare reform. Shelley shares Patient Experience Agency’s approach to co-designing healthcare services to deliver more personalised, outcomes-drive…

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Frederik Ceyssens and the ReVision Implant Team: Building a Visual Cortical Prosthesis to Restore Sight 46:46

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In this special on-location episode recorded in Leuven, Belgium, we sit down with the co-founders and technical leaders of ReVision Implant—Frederik Ceyssens (CEO), Maarten Schelles (CTO), and Laurens Goyvaerts (CSO). The team shares their journey developing a high-density, intracortical visual prosthesis aimed at restoring vision for the blind. Fr…

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The Blueprint for Science Marketing Success with Elizabeth Chabe 33:35

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In this episode of Life Science Solutions, we’re joined by Elizabeth Chabe — author of The Giant’s Ladder and CEO of High Touch Group — to unpack one of the most underestimated challenges in life sciences: how to market innovation without losing trust, clarity, or credibility. From childhood ventures to advising billion-dollar diagnostics companies…

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527 - Access to Equity: Democratising Healthcare in Regional Australia 42:06

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Elizabeth Holm Rannaleet, Head of Product for Data and Insights at Telstra Health, and Dr. Matt Burton, Lead Physician Informatician at Smile Digital Health. The discussion explores population health data in Australia, the challenges of fragmented health information, the role of da…

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526 - Access to Equity: Democratising Healthcare in Regional Australia 25:19

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Julie Sturgess, Chief Executive Officer of Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ), about democratising healthcare and driving equity in regional Australia. Julie shares her perspective on the complexities of delivering care across CCQ’s diverse region, which spans remote, rural, and out…

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Episode 222 | Isaiah Kaiser, Co-Founder & CEO at Auxilium Health and Elyse Ball, Vice President at Bounce Innovation Hub | Securing $1.5M and Thriving in the Startup Ecosystem 52:40

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In this episode, Duane Mancini sits down with Isaiah Kaiser, Co-Founder and CEO of Auxilium Health, and Elyse Ball, Vice President of Programming at Bounce Innovation Hub. Fresh off Auxilium Health's exciting $1.5M oversubscribed pre-seed round and new office at Cleveland Clinic, Isaiah returns to share their journey since his first appearance in e…

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525 - Interoperability in practice – bridging the gap between hype and healthcare reality 46:32

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Nicole Allan and Federica Lanzo from Orion Health about the realities of interoperability in healthcare. Nicole, VP of Solutioning and Delivery, brings decades of experience implementing digital health systems globally, while Federica, Product Director for Interoperability, offers …

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[BONUS EPISODE] The Citizen Leadership Research Project: Debra Letica and Dr Viktoria Stein on Integrated Care 48:56

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In this episode of Consumer Health Partnerships, we speak with Debra Letica, former carer and citizen leader, and Dr Viktoria Stein from the International Foundation for Integrated Care, about the Citizens Leadership Research Project. They highlight the significant role of citizen leaders in co-creating integrated care systems and the impact of gen…

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524 - Mental Health as a Business Priority: Why Prevention Matters 38:38

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Sam Wood, Head of Product at Meddbase, and Greg Jennings, Chief Engagement Officer at Beyond Blue. The discussion centres on the current state of workplace mental health in Australia, the increasing importance of prevention and early intervention, and how technology and partnership…

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Episode 221 | Devon Campbell, Christine Johnson, and Dan Tipaldo with Prodct | The AI Co-Pilot: Boosting Lean Startups 58:39

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In this episode, Duane Mancini interviews Devon Campbell, Christie Johnson, and Dan Tipaldo to continue the theme from episodes 207, 208, and 209 about how startups can effectively 'do it yourself' when budgets are tight, this episode tackles the next frontier: Artificial Intelligence. We acknowledge that resource-strapped startups need to be resou…

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523 - Digital Health in Action: Inside Western Health’s Care Connect Innovation 21:39

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Lily Liu, the Divisional Director of Digital Health at Western Health. They discuss Western Health's recent efforts in digital health transformation, focusing on Western Health Care Connect (WHCC), a system designed to consolidate patient medical information across various visits into a…

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Julio Martinez-Clark: Accelerating Clinical Trials Through Latin America with Bioaccess 36:50

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In this episode, we speak with Julio Martinez-Clark, CEO and co-founder of Bioaccess, a contract research organization helping Medtech and Biopharma startups slash months off their clinical timelines. With a focus on Latin America, Bioaccess enables early feasibility and first-in-human trials to be conducted faster, more affordably, and with high-q…

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522 - Important considerations for Australian GPs when choosing an AI scribe 22:04

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Kai Van Lieshout, cofounder and CEO of Lyrebird Health, about the rise of AI scribe technology in healthcare. The discussion explores the growing role of artificial intelligence in reducing clinicians' administrative workload, AI in primary care consultation workflows, data privacy…

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How Startups and Industry Support Each Other 18:31

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In our latest Life Science Solutions podcast, we sit down with Lydia Thomas from UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to talk about the real-world gaps academic startups face—and how her team is helping solve them. From lacking investor networks to navigating IP challenges, Lydia shares how CIE supports faculty and students developing …

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521 - How to build better healthcare technology 26:18

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Jason Brown, Chief Digital Health Officer at Metro North Health; Dr Rae Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer of eHealth Queensland; Dr Mia McLanders, Manager of Research and Innovation at Metro North Health; Fiona Armstrong, CEO at Liquid; and Kate Wylie, Director …

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520 - Lost in Translation: Fixing the Communication Gap in Healthcare 28:20

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Chris Pymble from Graphics et al., Dr Bhavesh Patel from Queensland Children’s Hospital, and Dr Brent Richards from Gold Coast Hospital. They dive into why good communication in healthcare is such a big deal and how it affects patient care and system efficiency. Key Takeaways:• Effectiv…

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Episode 220 | Joao Rezende-Neto, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at InventoRR MD | Bridging Worlds of Medicine: Innovation Across Continents 52:08

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In this episode, Duane Mancini interviews Joao Rezende-Neto on his remarkable journey through the global landscape of medicine and innovation. From medical training in Brazil to a trauma fellowship in the US, exposure to Boston's cutting-edge medical advancements, and experiences in Canada, this episode explores the unique insights gained from navi…

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519 - The Role of AI, Policy, and Governance in Transforming Healthcare Systems 41:10

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Dan Michelson, CEO of RLDatix, Leanne Lind, Head of Policy Governance at St. John of God Health Care, Imtiaz Bhayat, CIO at Regis Aged Care, and Barbara Staruk, Chief Product Officer at RLDatix. They discuss how tech, AI, and innovation are changing healthcare policy, compliance, and mo…

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[BONUS EPISODE] Power of Co-Design in Healthcare: Insights from Jeremy Kerr and Anja Christoffersen 46:41

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In this episode of Consumer Health Partnerships, we speak with Anja Christoffersen from Champion Health Agency and Jeremy Kerr from QUT Design Lab about the importance and application of co-design in the healthcare sector. Anja and Jeremy shared their extensive experience in co-designing health services and projects, highlighting the need for genui…

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Episode 219 | Kelly Collier, Director of Ecosystem Development at LifeX | Steel City Science: Building Pittsburgh's Life Science Ecosystem 43:29

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In this episode, Duane Mancini interviews Kelly Collier at LifeX on the dynamic life science startup ecosystem thriving in Pittsburgh. We explore the unique synergy between major academic institutions like the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, and healthcare giants such as UPMC and Allegheny Health Network. Discover Kelly's e…

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518 - Telehealth’s second act. Diana Pitts, Coviu Global 26:04

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Diana Pitts, CEO of Coviu Global, about telehealth's journey from the early days of 2018 to its rapid growth during COVID-19 and what the future holds. They dive into how clinics across Australia can weave telehealth into everyday operations, making it a vital part of healthcare de…

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Capturing Venture Capital: What Makes Life Science Startups Stand Out to Investors 27:52

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In this special episode recorded live at CED Venture Connect, host Chris Adkins sits down with Dave Ousterout, Co-Founder and General Partner at CapeFear Biocapital. Drawing from his unique journey as both a biotech entrepreneur and now a venture capital investor, Dave shares what it really takes to stand out in the early-stage life sciences space.…

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517 - From Cybersecurity to AI: Insights from HIMSS 2025 1:02:21

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with some big names in healthcare during HIMSS 2025 in Las Vegas. Among the guests from HIMSS are Hal Wolf, President and CEO; Lee Kim, Senior Principal of Cybersecurity and Privacy; Dr Anne Snowdon, Chief Scientific Research Officer; Christina Caraballo, Vice President of Informatics; …

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Episode 218 | Niki Caporali Spaniel and Chad Gibson at CMD Medtech | Navigating Medtech Regulations: Post Market Clinical Follow-up to Cybersecurity 38:41

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In this episode, Duane Mancini explores the critical aspects of medtech regulation and product development with Niki Caporali Spaniel and Chad Gibson of CMD Medtech. Niki shares her expertise in post-market clinical follow-up and navigating the complexities of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Chad emphasizes the importance of integrating cybers…

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516 - Solving administrative burden in general practice 28:09

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch chats with Vince Farrell, Operations Manager of Nuvo Health and Melvin Chen, CEO and Co-founder of Care GP. They dive into the headache-inducing world of admin pressures that GPs face daily. Vince and Melvin share how they've teamed up to use AI to lighten the load, focusing on how their virtual as…

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Nathan Piland of Nunex: From Medtech Concept to Commercialization 42:41

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In this episode of the Neural Implant Podcast, we’re joined by Nathan Piland, CEO of Nunex, a consulting firm that specializes in helping MedTech companies navigate the complex journey from concept to commercialization. With over two decades of experience across regulatory strategy, product development, and market access, Nathan shares invaluable i…

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515 - From Cybersecurity to Patient Experience: Key Insights from Australian Healthcare Week 2025 18:07

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, hosts Peter Birch and Sophie Turner speak with Emily Mailes, Ed Marx, and River Nygryn about the mix of digital health strategy, cybersecurity, and patient experience. This episode was recorded during Australian Healthcare Week 2025 in Sydney, Australia, and features conversations from various speakers, bringi…

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514 - Streamline Solutions Acquires Medicity 10:18

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Peter Rady and Brendan Tang during the hustle and bustle of Australian Healthcare Week. They dive into how Medicity is evolving now that they're part of Streamline Solutions and what that means for the future of healthtech. Recorded live at Australian Healthcare Week, this episode captu…

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Episode 217 | Christin Godale, Executive Director at LifeSciKY and Nicholas Lyktey, Chief of Laboratory Operations at Gravity Diagnostics | The Growing Kentucky Life Science Ecosystem 50:16

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In this episode, Duane Mancini delves into the life science ecosystem in Kentucky with Christin Godale, Executive Director at LifeSciKY, and Nicholas Lyktey, Chief of Laboratory Operations at Gravity Diagnostics. Christin discusses the collaborative, bipartisan efforts driving innovation in the Commonwealth, including the launch of strategic initia…

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Maurits Ortmanns: Advancements in ASIC Design for Neurotech Implants 42:50

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In this episode, we welcome Prof. Dr.-Ing. Maurits Ortmanns, a leading expert in ASIC design and professor at the University of Ulm, Germany. With a distinguished career in microelectronics, Dr. Ortmanns has contributed extensively to the development of integrated circuits for biomedical applications. He shares insights into the critical role of AS…

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Eugene Daneshvar: Navigating Neurotech IP with Fairer Pricing and Entrepreneurial Spirit 34:22

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In this episode of the Neural Implant Podcast, we welcome Dr. Eugene Daneshvar, founder of Black Swan Intellectual Property (BSIP), a boutique law firm specializing in intellectual property for neurotech and medtech innovations. With a background in biomedical engineering and law, Eugene has a unique perspective on protecting the cutting-edge ideas…

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513 - Communications in Healthcare: On the Precipice of Change 18:55

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch chats with John Poli from RingCentral at the HIMSS 2025 conference in Las Vegas. They dive into how RingCentral is shaking up healthcare communications and what that means for patients and providers.Key Takeaways• RingCentral is a big player in cloud-based communications, especially in healthcare, …

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Episode 216 | Matt Sokany, Former CEO at Standard Bariatrics | The High-Multiple Medtech Playbook: Matt Sokany's Exit Success 54:44

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In this episode, Matt Sokany joins Duane Mancini at Project Medtech to share his extensive experience in the medtech industry, from his time at Ethicon Endosurgery (Johnson & Johnson) to his impactful journey in the startup world. Matt details his strategic approach to building successful companies, including his remarkable exit with New Wave Surgi…

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512 - HIMMS25: Dedalus ORBIS EMR and AI - ANZ Briefing 20:26

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Tracy McClelland, CCIO UK and George Patapis, ANZ Sales and Business Lead at Dedalus, about the innovative uses of the ORBIS electronic patient record (EPR) in healthcare. Recorded at the HIMSS 2025 conference, the conversation explores the integration of localised content, clinici…

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511 - from data to dollars: optimising the revenue cycle. 57:07

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Charles Lie from Healthscope, Cathy Ryan from Cabrini Health, and Dean Breckenridge from Ramsay Health Care about the hurdles private hospitals in Australia are dealing with. They dive into outdated coding rules, workforce shortages, and the hiccups in revenue cycle management. The…

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Manufacturing Intelligence for Bioprocessing 29:16

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On this episode, host Chris Adkins speaks with Gerry Farrell, a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience in the CDMO space and current executive advisor at Kymanox. Their discussion explores three key areas of the evolving bioprocessing landscape: 1. The Evolution from Antibodies to Gene Therapy. How bioprocessing has grown increasingly …

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Episode 215 | Tim Grace, Managing Partner at Techstars in Columbus, OH | Techstars Columbus: Building the Next Generation of Startups 47:19

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In this episode, Tim Grace, Managing Partner at Techstars Columbus, joins Duane Mancini to unpack the dynamic world of startup acceleration and venture funding. Tim shares his journey from a tech background to leading a pivotal Techstars program, and discusses the creation of the LongJump venture fund. We delve into the origins and growth of Techst…

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Episode 214 | Antony Watson, COO at Xenocor | From Medtronic to the Mountains: A Medtech Founder's Journey in Salt Lake City, Utah 42:10

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In this episode, Antony Watson, COO of Xenocor, joins Duane Mancini to share his journey from Medtronic sales rep to startup founder. Antony discusses his experience in the operating room, observing surgical cases firsthand, and how this unique perspective shaped his leadership approach and ultimately prepared him to launch and lead Xenocor. Discov…

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Episode 213 | Yaky Yanay, CEO and President at Pluri | The Power of Cells and the Resilience of Entrepreneurship 36:51

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In this episode, Yaky Yanay, CEO at Pluri, joins Duane Mancini to explore the captivating world of regenerative medicine and the unwavering resilience required to lead in the life sciences. We delve into the profound power of cells and how Yaky's deep scientific understanding fuels Pluri's entrepreneurial success. Yaky shares invaluable insights on…

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Episode 212 | Tino Chow, Founder and CEO at Giant Shoulders | Building a Brand that Lasts: Strategies for Every Phase 43:02

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In this episode, Tino Chow, CEO and Founder of Giant Shoulders, joins Duane Mancini for a deep dive into the power of branding in the medtech industry. 1 Tino, a "three-headed monster" with experience in the military, industrial design, and business, shares his expertise on building a brand strategy that empowers "on-brand" decisions, even in the a…

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510 - Interoperability: Closing care gaps for better outcomes 35:11

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Monica Trujillo, Chief Health and Risk Officer at Telstra Health; Rob Reynolds, Vice President of Clinical Reasoning at Smile Digital Health; and Dr Janice Tan, Clinical Director at Telstra Health. Together, they explore the significance of interoperability in healthcare, discus…

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Episode 211 | Jana Montgomery, Founder & CEO at ActiVie | Data-Driven Healthcare: The Power of Clinical Evidence 41:48

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509 - The opportunity to implement safety and quality telehealth standards in Australia 31:15

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Lyndon Goddard and Dr Matthew Vickers from Eucalyptus about the evolution of the telehealth landscape in Australia over the past 12 months and the importance of regulatory standards in telehealth. This episode was recorded in the Eucalyptus studio. Key Takeaways: Evolution of Teleh…