Project Medtech

The Project Medtech podcast is interview-style podcast on the Medtech Industry where guests share stories, advice, pitfalls, trends and innovations produced by Project Medtech.

Project Medtech is a science podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 335 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Project Medtech, a science show with 335 episodes published.

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  Episode #280

  Episode 280 | Stephen Ippolito, Managing Partner & Founder at Human Health Platform | Unlocking Value in Healthcare: Venture Capital's Role in Advancing Medtech

  Sep 28, 202651 minS1

  Stephen Ippolito shares his path from $5B+ in investment banking M&A to founding Veritas and launching the Human Health Platform, an ecosystem focused on shaping investable healthcare companies earlier than traditional VC. Stephen breaks down the stark differences between PE-backed and family-owned transactions, why founder psychology and identity can make or break outcomes, and what he looks for in first-time leaders—especially the balance of EQ and IQ, coachability, and healthy co-founder dynamics. The conversation dives into why too much healthcare innovation dies in academia, the need for better IP audits and university commercialization programs, and the case for combining complementary startups to unlock disproportionate value. Stephen also offers a blunt reality check on succeeding in U.S. healthcare: know your true customer, distribution, and incentives—then build accordingly. Stephen Ippolit LinkedIn Human Health Platform LinkedIn Human Health Platform Website “Good to Great” by Jim Collins Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Thank you to our sponsors: Ward Law , Wheelhouse DMG , and JumpStart Inc .

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  Episode #279

  Episode 279 | Melissa Muller, Founder & Principal Consultant at Muller Advisory Company | The First Five Things Medtech Founders Need to Know Before They Scale

  Sep 21, 202625 minS1

  Melissa Muller, Founder and Principal Consultant at Muller Advisory Company, joins Duane Mancini for a practical conversation on what medtech founders must know before scaling beyond early adopters. Melissa breaks down why FDA clearance is only the starting line and why true growth depends on adoption readiness across clinical, financial, and commercial stakeholders. They dive into mapping the full clinical workflow end-to-end (including setup, IT, biomed, and reprocessing), identifying who must say yes (and who can still veto) through contracting and value analysis realities, and clarifying exactly how customers pay across hospitals, ASCs, and other sites of care. The conversation closes with how to drive repeat use, build advocates, and avoid “scaling assumptions” as care shifts and teams beyond the founder must carry the story. Melissa Muller LinkedIn Muller Advisory Company LinkedIn Muller Advisory Company Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Thank you to our sponsors: Ward Law , Wheelhouse DMG , and JumpStart Inc .

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  Episode #278

  Episode 278 | Staci Miller, Founder of Gen UX Consulting | The First Five Things You Need to Know About Human Factors Validation Testing

  Sep 14, 202624 minS1

  Staci Miller, founder of Gen UX Consulting, joins Duane Mancini for a rapid-fire rundown of the first five things you need to know about human factors validation testing, from the risk documents nobody prioritizes but everyone needs, to the razor-thin line between a task sheet and a leading question that could invalidate your study, to why a 300-page report might be doing you more harm than good. Packed with hard-won insight from nearly 15 years in the field, this episode gives you a practical playbook for getting your validation study and your FDA submission right. Staci Miller LinkedIn Gen UX LinkedIn Gen UX Website Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Thank you to our sponsors: Ward Law , Wheelhouse DMG , and JumpStart Inc .

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  Episode #277

  Episode 277 | Merom Klein, Principal at Courage Growth Partners | Building Courage in Medtech: Turning Fear Into Adoption, Investment & Innovation

  Sep 7, 202655 minS1

  What if the biggest barrier to medtech innovation isn’t the technology, buti fear? In this episode, Merom Klein explores how entrepreneurs can recognize hesitation, build trust, and move investors, customers, and teams from “wait and see” to active champions of innovation. From raising capital to changing the standard of care, Merom shares practical insights on building courage, understanding incentives, and creating the conditions for meaningful adoption. Tune in for a conversation about the human side of medtech innovation and what it really takes to change the game. Merom Klein LinkedIn Courage Growth Partners LinkedIn Project Medtech Podcast Episode 249 " Biotech in the Balance: Saving a Strategic Industry in an Age of Distrust" by Jeremy M. Levin " Leadership the Hard Way" by Dov Frohman and Robert Howard " Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle" by Daniel Senor and Saul Singer Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Thank you to our sponsors: Ward Law , Wheelhouse DMG , and JumpStart Inc .

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  Episode #276

  Episode 276 | Ashkon Rasooli, Founder & CEO of EnGenius Solutions LLC | Beyond Compliance: Building Quality Systems That Give Medtech Companies an Edge

  Aug 31, 202635 minS1

  What if quality management could be the key to driving medtech innovation, not holding it back? In this episode, Ashkon Rasooli, Founder and Principal of EnGenius Solutions Consulting, breaks down how medtech companies can build quality systems that go beyond compliance to support innovation, efficiency, and long-term growth. The conversation dives into the challenges of keeping quality and regulatory strategies ahead of rapidly evolving technologies like software, cloud platforms, and AI, while exploring how companies can avoid costly mistakes, scale effectively, and prepare for the complexities of entering the U.S. market. Ashkon Rasooli LinkedIn EnGenius Solutions LLC LinkedIn "Never Split The Difference" by Chris Voss "Million Dollar Consulting Toolkit" by Alan Weiss Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Thank you to our sponsors: Ward Law , Wheelhouse DMG , and JumpStart Inc .

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