The Project Medtech podcast is interview-style podcast on the Medtech Industry where guests share stories, advice, pitfalls, trends and innovations produced by Project Medtech.
In this episode, Joe Tumolo shares why the best medtech companies don't just build innovative products; they build relationships that drive commercialization. Drawing on more than 25 years in healthcare and life sciences, Joe reveals how founders can strengthen fundraising, hire the right sales team, navigate healthcare adoption, and create commercialization strategies that lead to lasting…
How do you build a thriving biotech ecosystem? In this episode, Caron Trumbo, VP of Operations at VirginiaBio, shares how collaboration, workforce development, commercialization support, and statewide partnerships are helping Virginia become a growing hub for life science innovation. Learn why connecting startups, universities, investors, and healthcare systems is key to turning breakthrough ideas…
What does it take to successfully commercialize medical technology in today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape? In this episode, Mike Monovoukas, CEO and Co-Founder of AcuityMD, shares how a failed startup inspired him to build one of medtech's leading commercialization platforms. From leveraging AI and data to helping companies launch products more effectively, to raising an $80M Series C…
Cybersecurity has become one of the biggest challenges facing medical device innovators, and it's about much more than protecting data. In this episode of Project Medtech's mini series, cybersecurity expert Christopher Gates breaks down the first five essential principles every medtech company should understand, from designing secure devices from day one to navigating FDA expectations and staying…
What if the biggest breakthrough in wound care is making advanced treatments simpler? In this episode, Franco Kraiselburd, founder of Asclepii, shares how mentorship from stem cell pioneer Arnold Kaplan inspired a mission to transform wound care through accessible innovation. He discusses the launch of Poseidon, an innovative silver nanoparticle hydrogel designed to improve healing while…
What does it take to move a medical device from an idea to a solution that reaches patients? In this episode, Edwin Lindsay (Medtech's Guinness Guy) shares how 20+ years in medical devices shaped his hands-on approach to helping startups overcome regulatory, quality, and clinical challenges. He discusses why innovators need more than advice—they need experienced partners who help make decisions,…
In this episode, Ethan Drower, co-founder and CEO of CiteMed, shares the story behind Evidence Cloud, an AI-enabled platform transforming how medtech teams approach clinical evidence. Built to simplify complex literature reviews, strengthen regulatory submissions, and create a clear, traceable foundation for clinical claims, Evidence Cloud helps companies navigate one of the most critical steps in…
In this episode, Michelle Ottey, President of CIC Campuses and Labs, unpacks what it really takes to build thriving innovation ecosystems and why flexible lab space is only the beginning. Michelle shares her personal journey from genetics and cell biology research into enabling entrepreneurship, and explains how CIC’s “invisible infrastructure” helps life science and medtech founders move faster…
In this powerful episode, Laura Corcoran, CEO and Founder of Dignity Care, shares the deeply personal experience that drove her to invent the Miscarriage Collection Cradle, a patented Class I medical device designed to bring practical support and dignity to women managing miscarriage or pregnancy loss. Laura walks through the realities of home miscarriage management, the need for reliable…
In this episode, Dr. Malcolm Townes breaks down how WashU is building a more execution-focused commercialization engine through its Gap Fund, designed to advance non-drug, non-therapeutic technologies by funding the technology (not startups) to avoid conflicts and drive sharper development decisions. He shares why hands-on, milestone-based funding and rigorous customer discovery are essential to…
