Oct 30, 202631 min
Sanjiv Prabhakaran, CEO of Bytes, and Tim Reynal, founder of Ingenyx, discuss how medtech teams can de-risk development and accelerate FDA readiness. Sanjiv shares how Bytes helps companies solve complex workflow...
About this Podcast:
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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What is The Leading Difference about?
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?
What has The Leading Difference covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Tim Reynal, Founder of Ingenyx & Sanjiv Prabhakaran, CEO of Bytes | Navigating Risks, Change, & AI-Driven Solutions for Medtech" (30 October 2026, 31 minutes), "Chengetai Nkiwane | Founder, Girl in MedTech | From Food Manufacturing to Medtech: Building Communities & Starting Boldly" (16 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "Kirk Petyo | Executive Vice President, Mullings Group | Crafting Medtech Careers with Intention and Impact" (2 October 2026, 32 minutes).
How often does The Leading Difference publish?
The Leading Difference publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Leading Difference?
Booking probability for The Leading Difference is 34%, 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.
Who should pitch The Leading Difference?
The strongest fits for The Leading Difference are Medical Devices & Supplies and Scientific Research & Development. The Leading Difference has a business audience.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 16, 202635 min
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...
- Oct 2, 202632 min
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...
- Sep 18, 202646 min
Stephanie Rupp (Hoffmann Eitle) and Ryan Phelan (Marshall Gerstein) explore how AI is reshaping medtech innovation and the IP strategies founders need to know. They break down key trends, from traditional model training...
- Sep 4, 202637 min
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...
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- Aug 21, 202631 min
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...
- Jul 24, 202630 min
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...
- Jul 10, 202630 min
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...
- Jun 26, 202638 min
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...
- Jun 12, 202632 min
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...
- May 29, 202643 min
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...
- May 15, 202644 min
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...
- May 1, 202638 min
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...
- Apr 17, 202640 min
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...
- Apr 3, 202635 min
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...
- Mar 20, 202626 min
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...
- Mar 6, 202636 min
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...
- Feb 20, 202636 min
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...
- Feb 6, 202634 min
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...
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Jan 23, 202627 minShaun 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...
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