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The Leading Difference — 79 episodes

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Kat Hurd | Founder & CEO, Med Tech Collective | Shaping Industry Leaders & Enhancing Patient Outcomes through Sales Excellence

2

Emily Muir | Director of Sales & Marketing, Ontogen Medtech | Building Success Through Fostering Relationships & Non-Linear Pathways

3

Omar Ford | Editor in Chief, MD+DI | Navigating Medtech Journalism, Storytelling in Healthcare, & Personal Growth

4

Lisa Jacobs | President, eCential Robotics & Founder, STRIPES | Creating Mission-Driven Success in MedTech

5

Logan McKnight | Founder, GoodKnight Consulting | Leadership Evolution, MedTech Innovation, & Impactful Coaching

6

Stuart Grant | Founder, Archetype Medtech | Engineering Innovations, Medtech Advancements, & Global Impact

7

Rachel Knutton | Founder & CEO, Alluvia Studio | MedTech Storytelling, Brand Consistency, & Joy-Driven Leadership

8

Shaun Bagai | CEO, RenovoRx | Revolutionary Cancer Treatment, Startup Success, & Medtech Mentorship

9

Hyedi Nelson | Director of Health Strategy, Bellmont Partners | Navigating MedTech PR, Strategic Communication, and Industry Innovation

10

Katie Bochnowski | SVP Customer Success & Services, NowSecure | Navigating Mobile Security in MedTech

11

Charu Roy | Chief Product Officer, Enlil | MedTech Innovation, Leadership Journey, & Customer-Centric Solutions

12

Garrett Schumacher |  Product Security Director, Velentium Medical & Co-Founder/CTO, GeneInfoSec | Navigating the Future of Medical Device & Genetic Security

13

Sarah Ptach | President & CEO, Canyon Labs | Elevating MedTech Standards, Leadership in Innovation, & Patient-Centric Culture

14

Tyler O'Malley | VP of Clinical Affairs, Exagen | Pioneering Autoimmune Diagnostics & Building Communication Bridges

15

Sara Aswegan | Strategic Advisor | Rare Disease Advocacy, Patient-Centric Solutions, & Global Collaboration

16

Dr. Adam Power | Co-Founder & CMO, Front Line Medical Technologies | Innovating Trauma Care, Aortic Occlusion, & Global Impact

17

Morgan Evans | CEO, Agitated Solutions & Founder, Avio Medtech Consulting | Supporting & Accelerating MedTech Startups & Entrepreneurs

18

Bethany Corbin, JD | Healthcare Innovation Attorney & Author | Femtech Leadership, Women's Health Advocacy & Legal Guidance

19

Dhruv Agrawal | CEO, Aether Biomedical | 3D Printing, Bionic Limbs, & Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned

20

Nidhi Oberoi | Business Leader, Terumo Medical Corporation | Women's Health Advocacy, Empowering Teams, & Leading Innovation

21

Jessica Richter | Medtech Executive & Board Member, MedtechWOMEN | The Impact of Industry Networking & Mentorship

22

Ryan Phelan | Partner & Patent Attorney, Marshall Gerstein | Navigating IP Law & AI Impact in MedTech Innovation

23

Maria Artunduaga | Founder & CEO, Samay | Innovating COPD Detection, Leading with Legacy, & Perseverance

24

Dr. Shalabh Gupta | CEO, Unicycive | Transforming Kidney Disease Treatment, Frameworks for Prioritization, & Leadership in MedTech

25

Zed Williamson | Founder & CEO, TrackableMed | Neuroscience & Mindset, Aligning Goals, & System Optimization

26

Mildred Zayas | Global Supply Chain Executive | Operational Excellence, Worldwide Impact, & Mentoring Emerging Leaders

27

Rick Sherak | CEO, Exokinetics | Mobility Innovation,  Destigmatizing Sales, and Life-Changing Impact

28

Mike Knox | Medtech Advocate & Comedian | A Father's Perspective on Epilepsy & the Power of Medical Devices

29

Kelley Satoski | CEO, Pelva Health | From Personal Struggle to Innovative Solution & the Realities of MedTech Entrepreneurship

30

Aaron Burnett | CEO, Wheelhouse DMG | Achieving Success with MedTech Marketing, First-Party Data Strategies, & Generosity as Company Culture

31

Scott Burwell, PhD | Founder & CEO, Neurotype, Inc. | From Psychology to MedTech & Transforming Substance Use Recovery

32

Isabella Schmitt | AI & Regulatory Affairs Leader | Strategic Communication, Navigating Pre-Subs, & the Power of Mentorship

33

Steven Collens | CEO, MATTER | Accelerating Medtech Innovation with Collaboration & Entrepreneur Ecosystems

34

Justin Bantuelle & Michael Roberts | COO & CMO, Health Connective | Improving Patient Outcomes & Streamlining Processes

35

Chad Bareither | Principal Consultant, Bareither Group Consulting | Process Improvement, Systems & People, & "Improve LESS"

36

Dr. Silvia Blemker | Co-Founder & CSO, Sprinkbok Analytics | Teaching & Advancing Biomedical Engineering & Muscle Analytics

37

Nile Harris | CEO, HVG Executive Solutions | Balancing Strategy & Execution, Building High-Performing Teams, & MedTech Advancements

38

Dr. Jay Anders | Chief Medical Officer, Medicomp Systems | Enhancing Healthcare IT, EHR Usability, & Being Mission Driven

39

Hannah Went | Co-Founder, TruDiagnostic | Pioneering Epigenetics, Transforming Healthcare, & Making Science Accessible

40

Ruba Sarris Sawaya | Managing Partner, MediStrat360 | Commercialization, Advocacy for Women in MedTech, & Industry Leadership

41

Harout Markarian | Founder, MARKBOTIX | Empowering Independence with Assistive Robotics & His Passion for Helping People

42

Ashley Mooneyham & Jennie Lynch | Co-Founders, Momease | Bridging Science, Motherhood, & Femtech

43

Dr. Shoreh Ershadi | Founder, ANTIAGING Institute of California | Apoptosis, Clinical Excellence, & Women in Science

44

Tom Salemi | Editorial Director, DeviceTalks | MedTech Storytelling, Event Collaboration, & the Power of Connection

45

Jennifer L. Horspool | Founder, Engagement PR & Marketing | Turning Innovations into Brands, Effective PR, & The Future of AI in MedTech

46

Dasha Tyshlek | Founder, StratCraft | Entrepreneurship in MedTech, Technology Communication, & Innovative Problem Solving

47

Holly Rockweiler | CEO, Madorra | Women's Postmenopausal Health, Entrepreneurship, & Human Connection via Communication

48

Mark Oreschnick | Evolve Engineering | Fractional Consulting, Leadership, & the Power of Networking

49

Tim Balz | CEO, Kalogon | Wheelchair Innovation, Advanced Seating Technology, & Staying Sharp as a Leader

50

Roy Morgan | CEO, Eagle Medical | Innovation in Medtech, Intentional Leadership, & the Importance of Creativity

51

Annmarie Ison | VP & Head of Service, Elekta | From Physics to Medtech, Oncology Innovation, & Helping Others

52

Essa Abdool-Karim | Emerging Companies Lawyer | Medtech Legal Considerations, Optimism, & An Abundance Mindset

53

Alexander Ballatori & Shane Shahrestani | Founders, StrokeDX | Stroke Care, Grit, & the Clinician/Entrepreneur Life

54

Laura Yecies | CEO, Bone Health Technologies | Osteoporosis, Fostering Better Patient Support, & Leadership Lessons

55

Richard "RJ" Kedziora | Co-Founder, Estenda Solutions | Digital Health Solutions, Bettering Lives, & People-First Cultures

56

Dr. Scott Bertrand | AllCore360 | Spinal Injuries, Core Stability, & Changing the World Through Medtech

57

Marina Daineko | Biocompatibility Consultant | Regulatory Compliance, QMS, & Women's Representation in Medtech

58

Ken Hoyme | Medical Device Cybersecurity Expert | The FDA's New Guidance, Safety-Critical Systems, & Pipe Organs

59

Dr. Kenneth Brown | Atrantil | Gut Health, Brain Health, & the Advantages of Being a Generalist

60

Allison London Brown | CEO of LUMINELLE 360 | Femtech Innovation, Fundraising, & Personal Missions

61

Joe Landolina | CEO of Cresilon | Vetigel, Entrepreneurship, & Saving Lives

62

Rebecca Whitney | Spine Global President at ZimVie | Tether, Leading Teams, & Traveling

63

Dr. Kyle Flanigan | CEO of US Specialty Formulations | Kinder Vaccines, Commercialization, & Innovation

64

Dr. Ben Freedman & Dr. David Wu | Limax Biosciences | Innovation, Collaboration, & ”Snail Man”

65

Haven Tyler | Boston Engineering | Women’s Health, Mentorship, & A Horror Film

66

Alex Condon | COO at Galen Data | Working for Small Businesses, Networking, & ”Meerkat Moments”

67

Kevin Saem | Brand Leader, Zapyrus | Childhood Inspiration, Creating Impact, & Curiosity

68

Lindsey Jardine | FARAPULSE, Inc. | Clinical Trials, Lifelong Learning, & Academia to Industry

69

Miguel Adao | Voler Systems | Business Development, Managing vs. Leading, & Having a ”North Star”

70

Zoe Lalji | ALS Heroes | Virtual Reality, ALS Advocacy, & Self-Awareness

71

Etienne Nichols | Greenlight Guru | Gratitude, Writing to Reflect, & Furthering the Medtech Industry

72

Diane Bouis | MedTech Innovator | Connection & Mentorship, ”Switching,” & Being a ”Nerd in a Suit”

73

Frank Jaskulke | Medical Alley | Public Speaking, Making Connections, & Being Comfortable with Discomfort

74

Shannon Clark | Founder of UserWise | Human Factors Engineering, History, & Her Entrepreneurship Journey

75

Duane Mancini | CEO of Project Medtech | From Podcast to Consultancy to Hosting Events, Science, & Family

76

Marissa Fayer | CEO of HERhealthEQ | Women’s Healthcare Accessibility, Aerospace Engineering, & Philanthropy

77

Daniel Powell | CEO of Spark Biomedical | The Sparrow Therapy System, Opioid Addiction, & Compassion

78

JoJo Platt | Platt & Associates | From Accounting to Neurotech, Leadership, & ”Good-Natured Revenge”

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Introduction to The Leading Difference Podcast