DeviceAlliance: MedTech Radio

by Creighton Chaney

Join us on DeviceAlliance's Podcast: MedTech Radio where we interview today's brightest minds in Southern California's medical device industry. Each episode deconstructs complex topics and provides the tactics, tools, and strategies to overcome tomorrow's challenges. DeviceAlliance strives to be the one-stop-shop at the center of the medical device ecosystem helping drive collaboration, innovation, and career development for all device professionals in Southern California.

Episodes

Kevin McNerney: Where Everyone Knows Your Name | Ep.27

50m · Published 08 Jun 18:41

In November of 2019, DeviceAlliance celebrated its 10th year anniversary. This was a huge milestone for the organization given that data from the National Center on Charitable Statistics reveals that approximately 30% of nonprofits fail to exist after 10 years. According to Forbes, over half of all nonprofits that are chartered are destined to fail or stall within a few years due to leadership issues, driving community engagement, and the lack of a strategic plan, among other traits. One of the most common traits of nonprofits that have longevity is having “Servant Leaders” who are passionate for their organization's mission.

In this episode of DeviceAlliance’s Medtech Radio, we speak with Senior Advisor, Finance Chair, and Past President of DeviceAlliance, Kevin McNerney. Join us as we discuss his involvement starting DeviceAlliance, the critical lessons learned in running a nonprofit, and the essential traits an organization needs to mobilize and inspire others.

Nested Knowledge: The Currency of Science | Ep.26

44m · Published 25 May 19:30

Dr. Ali Tinazli: Quick Turn Diagnostics | Ep.25

30m · Published 11 May 19:51

Orange County-based medical diagnostic company Fluxergy has taken the next step toward getting a high-speed test for COVID-19 available for use. Fluxergy submitted an emergency use authorization request to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center For Devices and Radiological Health, seeking an authorization that would permit medical professionals to begin using the company’s test system as a COVID-19 diagnostic at the point-of-care. Advanced rapid point-of-care tests for COVID-19 may have the potential to save significant time compared to standard lab tests that must be shipped to centralized laboratories for processing. Fluxergy’s on-site sample- to-answer test for COVID-19 requires a very small sample, typically a nasal swab, which is mixed with a reagent solution, loaded onto a card and inserted into the analyzer in a two-step procedure.

In this episode of DeviceAlliance’s Medtech Radio we with speak CCO of Fluxergy, Dr. Ali Tinazli. He also serves as Business Partner & Strategy Advisor with Immunaccel, and is a Member of the Strategic Advisory Board of InnVentis Ltd. Join us as we discuss Fluxergy's goal to make laboratory testing accessible everywhere, the challenges facing current labs, and how our current environment is acting as a catalyst for the next generation of medical device innovation.

Dave Ferrera: Innovation in Translation | Ep.24

54m · Published 27 Apr 20:04

Before one begins any new project, it’s important to understand where you fit into the grand scheme of things. While you may be the person who had the brilliant idea in the first place, that doesn’t mean you know how to lead a company, or build a team, or build a prototype. You can’t be all things to all people. One needs to know what you’re good at, and then you need to know how to hire the best people to fill the positions that you can’t cover. The very first question you should ask is, am I the person who should lead my new company, or do I need to hire a leader who can take my idea and run with it?

In this episode of DeviceAlliance’s Medtech Radio, we speak with the Chief Technology Officer at Balt, Dave Ferrera. He also serves as a member of the Board of Advisors to Spinal Singularity, a member of Sage Executive Group, and Chair Orange County American Heart Association Heart & Stroke Ball 2020. Join us as we discuss his upcoming book Innovation in Translation, the critical lessons learned through his early startups, and what it takes to build a team of "A players".

Richard Oberreiter: New Frontiers in Vascular Health | Ep. 23

33m · Published 13 Apr 16:00

Jill Bigelow: Reshaping the Healing Experience | Ep.22

26m · Published 30 Mar 17:17

After giving birth to her second child in 2011, Jill Bigelow was frustrated that her hospital’s solution for her pelvic discomfort was ice in a rubber glove, gauze underwear and pain medication. After scouring both the medical and maternity markets, Bigelow was surprised to discover there was no singular product that truly addressed all her physical ailments as a new mom. With her entrepreneurial spirit, she set out to design a product for modern mamas that helped them heal their bodies from the physical damage of pregnancy and childbirth. In 2013, her prototype was classified by the FDA and in 2014, she celebrated the launch of her company PELV-ICE™ and its first medical device of many, the Mama Strut™.

In this episode of DeviceAlliance’s Medtech Radio, we speak with the Founder of PELV-ICE LLC, Jill Bigelow. Join us as we discuss her journey as a medtech founder and how she identified a huge gap in women’s health care, the importance of marketing/brand awareness, and lessons learned through her entrepreneurial challenges.

Patrick Johnson: Turning Passion Into Purpose | Ep.21

28m · Published 16 Mar 19:28

n recent years, research on light therapy has moved from the fringes of scientific discovery to something closer to the mainstream. Its commercial uses are now following the same path, as these devices, once available only in spas, gyms, or dermatologists’ offices, become increasingly affordable for consumers. Meanwhile, the research is only getting more ecstatic. BioPhotas Inc. is providing unique devices founded on NASA-developed technology and backed by clinical studies, that conveniently treat a variety of skin, muscle and joint conditions. By the end of 2019, Celluma received the Innovative Product of the Year Award from The Aesthetics Journal in the United Kingdom. Celluma has already received another three Product of the Year awards from U.S.-based skin care journals, including Dermascope Magazine’s award for Best Full Body LED device, for the company’s innovative Celluma DELUX.

In this episode of DeviceAlliance’s Medtech Radio, we speak with the President & Chief Executive Officer at Celluma by BioPhotas, Patrick Johnson. Join us as we discuss his journey as a medtech founder while sharing his insights on how his philanthropic passions drove his purpose, lessons in leadership, and his role of ringing to market safe, effective and affordable devices that unlock the clinical power of low-level light therapy.

Ram Rao: Vision with Purpose | Ep.20

33m · Published 02 Mar 16:10

LensGen is a clinical stage company headquartered in Irvine, California focused on restoring youthful vision to millions of cataract and presbyopia patients. With its innovative Juvene™ modular fluid optic intraocular lens the company aims to treat vision correction errors and provide spectacle independence to patients affected by cataracts and/or presbyopia. Their leader is a serial entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in the ophthalmic pharmaceutical and device industry. What are some of the key strategic insights to scaling a startup to a large scale medtech organization?

In this episode of DeviceAlliance’s Medtech Radio, we speak with the CEO of Lensgen, Inc., Ramgopal Rao. Ram is the Inventor, Founder, and Chief Executive Officer of LensGen, Inc., a clinical-stage medical device company that is developing a novel intraocular lens for presbyopia. Currently, he is also Chairman of the Board of 2C Tech Corporation, Inc., an emerging medical device company that is developing a novel nanotechnology application for preservation of vision for patients with degenerative retinal diseases. Join us as we discuss his journey as a medtech founder as he shares his insights on understanding the long game, the role of clinical innovators & investors, the difference between money and smart money, and embracing your entrepreneurial passion.

Raymond Cohen: Persevering in OC Medtech | Ep.19

26m · Published 17 Feb 14:00

Mike Mussallem, CEO Edwards Lifesciences: 2019 Podcast Recap | Ep.18

25m · Published 03 Feb 19:25

Podcast Recap – looking back on our 1st year with Device Alliance Medtech Radio, we’re thrilled to have built such a healthy following with 7,000+ listens to date. One of our favorite episodes was with Mike Mussallem, CEO of Edwards Lifesciences. Mike’s perspective on what’s needed in OC to keep the medtech engine going was both insightful and refreshing. If you missed this episode when it first aired in August of 2019 you’ll want to make sure to listen in now.

DeviceAlliance: MedTech Radio has 57 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 37:09:06. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 21st, 2024 23:40.