Turning a Family Experience Into Medtech Innovation with Alli Truttmann, founder and CEO of Wicked Technologies

Some of the most meaningful healthcare innovations start with a deeply personal problem and the determination to make care more dignified. In this episode, Alli Truttmann, founder and CEO of Wicked Technologies, shares how a personal caregiving experience led her to pivot from lifestyle products into medical device innovation. Inspired by her grandmother’s end-of-life journey, she identified critical gaps in incontinence care and set out to create solutions that improve dignity, sleep quality, and caregiver awareness. She discusses the company’s evolution into healthcare, highlighting the Wicked Smart Pad, which detects small amounts of moisture and alerts caregivers in senior living environments. Alli also reflects on her experience with MedTech Innovator and how its network and support have helped shape her journey as a first-time device founder. Tune in to learn how personal experience, smart product design, and the right medtech network can help bring more dignity and innovation to care. Resources: Connect with and follow Alli Truttmann on LinkedIn. Follow Wicked Technologies on LinkedIn and explore their website here.