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Meeting the right people can completely change the trajectory of one’s career. In this episode of Medtech Talk, host Geoff Pardo speaks with Stacy Enxing Seng, independent director and venture partner, about her journey from Harvard Business School to SciMed to ev3 and beyond. She delves into the lessons learned, the challenges, and—most importantly—the people that have impacted her illustrious career. She also shares advice on why soft skills are key to acquisitions and integrations, the importance of transparency, and determining the difference between a CEO who isn’t the right fit versus a CEO who has room to grow.
Medtech Talk Links:
Cambridge Healthtech Institute
Medtech Talk
Gilde Healthcare
Corza Medical
Lightstone Ventures
Chapters
1. Origins And Early Spark In Healthcare (00:00:00)
2. From Vet Dreams To IBM And Business (00:02:10)
3. Breaking Into Medtech At AHS And Baxter (00:05:20)
4. Choosing SciMed Over Medtronic (00:08:40)
5. Lessons From SciMed’s High-Intensity Culture (00:12:10)
6. Why Leave BSC For Full P&L (00:16:20)
7. The EV3 Thesis And Investor Alignment (00:19:25)
8. Early EV3: Build, Buy, And Re‑Engineer (00:23:00)
9. Focus Versus Fragmentation: The Vital Few (00:26:35)
10. Listener CTA And Community Note (00:30:40)
11. FoxHollow Acquisition: Culture And Course Correction (00:31:10)
12. Data, Trials, And A Sales Playbook That Worked (00:36:40)
13. Integration Done Right: Lessons From Covidien (00:40:35)
14. What Makes A Great Investor (00:45:20)
15. From Operator To Board Leader (00:49:10)
16. Evaluating CEOs: DNA, Feedback, And Growth (00:54:10)
17. Innovations She’s Most Proud Of (00:59:25)
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