We interview extraordinary medtech leaders to learn about who they are as people. What is their background? How did they get to where they are, and where do they plan to go from here? Most importantly, what attracted them to the medtech industry specifically? We love hearing a wide variety of stories, conventional and unconventional, from an assortment of diverse perspectives. These people are making a profound difference, and we’re excited to share why and how. You’ll hear from CEOs, engineers, scientists, researchers, and more. If you ever wanted to get to know some of your favorite medtech leaders on a more personal level, now’s your chance. Discover what makes The Leading Difference.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWe interview extraordinary medtech leaders to learn about who they are as people. What is their background? How did they get to where they are, and where do they plan to go from here? Most importantly, what attracted them to the medtech industry specifically?
Recent episodes include "Chengetai Nkiwane | Founder, Girl in MedTech | From Food Manufacturing to Medtech: Building Communities & Starting Boldly" (16 October 2026, 35 minutes), "Kirk Petyo | Executive Vice President, Mullings Group | Crafting Medtech Careers with Intention and Impact" (2 October 2026, 32 minutes), and "Dr. Andrew Holman | CEO of Inmedix | Innovative Diagnostics in Rheumatology & The Power of Stress Management" (4 September 2026, 37 minutes).
The Leading Difference publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 91 episodes.
Booking probability for The Leading Difference is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Leading Difference requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Leading Difference's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Leading Difference are Medical Devices & Supplies. The Leading Difference has a business audience.
The Leading Difference is a business show with 91 episodes published.
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Episode #91
Chengetai Nkiwane, founder of Girl in MedTech and a staff supplier quality engineer at a top 10 medtech company, discusses her journey from food manufacturing in Zimbabwe to medtech in Ireland and why she created the...
Episode #90
Kirk Petyo, Executive Vice President at the Mullings Group, shares how more than 20 years in medtech recruiting has shaped his purpose of helping people join companies and technologies that save and improve lives. Kirk...
Episode #88
Dr. Andrew Holman is a rheumatologist and the CEO of Seattle-based Inmedix, which recently received FDA clearance for the first cloud-based heart rate variability (HRV) diagnostic platform. Dr. Holman shares how a...
Episode #87
Ofer Shalev, co-founder and CEO of New Phase, shares his journey from leadership roles across high-tech, biotech, banking, and even serving as a fighter pilot, to pioneering a nanotechnology-based hyperthermia treatment...
Episode #86
Dave Rosa shares how a lifelong drive to help others and his own health challenges led him into 32 years across orthopedics, cardiovascular, and neuro. Dave walks through his path from early marketing roles to becoming...
Episode #85
Anastasia Mironova is the founder of UpLevelMedTech, a leadership development and executive coaching practice focused on shaping the next generation of medtech executives. Anastasia shares her path from joining...
Episode #84
Brent Lavin, principal at Ironwood Medtech Partners, shares how he helps early-stage medtech companies build commercial strategies from concept through commercialization and exit. Brent reflects on his path from...
Episode #83
Allison Komiyama, a consultant and senior regulatory strategist at DuVal & Associates and founder of Bluestocking Health, shares her journey from neuroscience and an FDA reviewer role into regulatory affairs and...
Episode #82
Dr. Amel Havkic, founder and Managing Director of EvoMed Consulting and a practicing physician, unpacks why so many amazing medtech solutions never reach the patient bedside, along with advice on how to change that...
Episode #81
Staci Miller, founder of Gen UX Consulting, shares her winding path from fashion design and psychology to human factors engineering in MedTech. Staci explains what human factors is—through stories from World War II...
Episode #80
Spencer Jones, Founder of XO Medtech and MedtechVendors.com, shares how frontline nursing experiences led him to patent vascular access innovations and ultimately take devices from idea to FDA clearance and product...
Episode #79
Kat Hurd, executive coach and founder/CEO of Med Tech Collective, shares how nearly two decades in medical device sales and leadership, including at Boston Scientific and Saluda Medical, shaped her mission to help reps...
Episode #78
Emily Muir, Director of Sales & Marketing at Ontogen Medtech, shares how a non-linear path from retail merchandising to dental implants, optical, and a medtech startup became her superpower for building relationships...
Episode #77
Omar Ford, Editor in Chief of MD+DI, shares his journey from small-town print journalism to covering medtech, and the steep learning curve that taught him how to find the real story behind press releases, FDA pathways...
Episode #76
Lisa Jacobs is the President of US eCential Robotics and the Founder of STRIPES Women in MedTech. Lisa shares how her path evolved from registered dietitian, ballerina, gymnast, and NFL cheerleader into a two-decade...
Episode #75
Logan McKnight is the founder of GoodKnight Consulting and a strategic advisor to MedTech executives navigating growth, leadership challenges, and operational complexity. Logan shares her nearly 20-year journey from...
Episode #74
Dr. Stuart Grant, founder of Archetype Medtech, shares his journey designing and delivering breakthrough orthopedic and surgical innovations across the UK, US, and China. Stuart recounts how an early internship led him...
Episode #73
Rachel Knutton, founder and CEO of Alluvia Studio, shares how a 30-year healthcare journey—from hospital marketing and public relations (PR) at HCA Healthcare to medical device commercialization, product launches, and...
Episode #72
Shaun Bagai is the CEO and Director of RenovoRx, and a seasoned MedTech leader whose path began with a Silicon Valley startup internship that ultimately pulled him away from medical school and into building...
Episode #71
Hyedi Nelson, the Director of Health Strategy at Bellmont Partners and an award-winning strategic health communications leader, shares her journey from studying mass communication to becoming an expert in medtech...
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