In this episode, meet Dr. Yaara Yarmut, the Chief Regulatory Officer at Alimetry, a medical device company who have developed an innovative gastric monitoring device that performs body surface gastric mapping using an electrode array.
Yaara discusses her journey from veterinary medicine to MedTech and how they differ, where Alimetry is currently at as a late-stage startup, and the regulatory challenges that may be faced by MedTech startups. Yaara also emphasises the importance of having a strong regulatory framework, the important role of advisory boards in supporting and fostering innovation, and the need for more funding and talent acquisition in New Zealand's MedTech industry scene.
You can find out more about Alimetry here:
https://www.alimetry.com/
Podcast Takeaways:
- Yaara transitioned from veterinary medicine to MedTech due to a desire for innovation.
- Alimetry's gastric monitoring technology aims to simplify diagnosis for gastric disorders.
- Regulatory challenges can be significant for MedTech startups, especially in New Zealand.
- A strong regulatory framework is key and can enable innovation rather than hinder it.
- Advisory boards play a crucial role in guiding early-stage MedTech projects.
- Funding and talent acquisition are critical for the growth of the MedTech ecosystem.
- Learning from mistakes is essential in the MedTech industry.
- New Zealand's small market can pose challenges for MedTech companies seeking growth.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to MedTech Innovation
03:04 From Veterinary Medicine to MedTech Leadership
05:56 Alimetry's Gastric Monitoring Technology
08:45 Navigating Regulatory Challenges in MedTech
12:04 The Role of Advisory Boards in Innovation
14:55 Building a Supportive Ecosystem for Startups
18:10 The Importance of a Strong Regulatory Framework
28:00 Yaara's Perspective on how to Invigorate NZ MedTechΒ
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