The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate)
Gain insights from leaders as they discuss their experiences guiding the organizations that make Medical Alley the epicenter of health innovation and care. Join us for conversations with top healthcare CEOs, startup entrepreneurs, and other experts in healthcare community who are doing innovative work right here in Medical Alley.
Episodes
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, Dr. Cornelius Thiels (Associate Chair of Innovation) and Dr. Kyle Ettinger (Director of Innovation) from the Mayo Clinic Department of Surgery preview the upcoming Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit.
Gain behind-the-scenes insight into the department’s pioneering work, including how they're leveraging AI, robotics, data-driven decision-making, and immersive simulation to tr...
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we're diving into the rapidly evolving world of contract manufacturing with Jesse Jensen, VP of Operations at Switchback Medical.
Switchback Medical is pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in medtech. From trends in vertical integration and process innovation to global expansion strategies, including a recent expansion into Costa Rica, the company is navigating some of t...
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we go beyond logos and taglines to explore what brand strategy really means in today’s healthcare landscape. From building trust in an oversaturated market to defending your message in the age of AI-driven misinformation, this conversation gets to the heart of what it takes to create a brand that lasts.
Joining us is Kathleen Hustad, founder of Bloom44 and a seasoned strategist with deep...
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we’re spotlighting a powerful, community-driven event that’s redefining what healthcare access can look like—Live Your Healthy Lyfe.
Joining the conversation are two of the event’s driving forces: Teto Wilson (Founder of Live Your Healthy Lyfe and owner of Wilson’s Image Barbers & Stylists) and Adriene Thornton (Director of Health Equity at Children’s Minnesota). Together, they shar...
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Jessica Mogilka, Executive Vice President at JLL. The conversation explores the intersection of real estate and innovation with Jessica sharing her insight and expertise into how the spaces we build drive care, research, and technology.
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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Dr. Taha Kass-Hout, Global Chief Science and Technology Officer at GE HealthCare. With a combination of clinical insight and technology experience, Dr. Kass-Hout has a uniquely expert perspective on AI’s impact in the healthcare arena. Dr. Kass-Hout talks about how GE Healthcare is embedding AI into clinical workflows, the improvement of patient care, the reduction of clinica...
TÜV SÜD's Hannah Rounsville and Jessica Schmidt discuss practical strategies to extend device lifespan, improve reprocessing methods, and minimize waste—while maintaining patient safety and meeting regulatory requirements. They also share valuable insights into optimizing Instructions for Use (IFU) to incorporate resource-efficient practices that enhance device sustainability. By implementing these strategies, medical device m...
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we present a recent webinar focused on how AI can improve patient engagement, enhance operational efficiency, and navigate key challenges like data privacy, algorithmic bias, and compliance.
Featuring Life Link III's Kolby Kolbet, MSN, RN, FACHE, CMTE, FAASTN and MentorMate's Josh Marquart.
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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we’re excited to welcome a remarkable leader as part of Mental Health Awareness Month—People Incorporated CEO Jill Wiedemann-West.
As the CEO of one of the largest non-profit mental healthcare providers in Minnesota, Jill has invaluable insight into the state of mental health access. In this conversation, she shares her thoughts on how technology is shaping broader access to mental healt...
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we talk with Denny Royal, Head of Global Design at MentorMate.
Denny shares his insight and expertise on many topics-du-jour including how to build digital tools that are ethical and inclusive, how AI is shifting delivery of care, where traditional models are falling short, and what it takes to build responsible, human-focused tech in a rapidly evolving space.
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we talk with Lifecore Biomedical President and CEO Paul Josephs.
With more than 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Paul has seen the landscape transform in almost every way possible. In this conversation, he discusses how Lifecore Biomedical is responding to the ever-changing tariff situation, how the company is innovating in the CDMO space, what the future may hold, ...
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we have a conversation with Courtney Jones, Director of Commercial Development at Nu-Tek BioSciences.
As the only completely animal-free peptone manufacturing site in the United States, Nu-Tek BioSciences is paving the way for sustainable and effective drug development. Courtney dives into the work Nu-Tek BioSciences is doing, its new manufacturing facility in Austin, MN, and the future ...
It's not always easy to focus on the "why" of work when it's an early morning, dreary Minnesota day, or end of a particularly long week.
But for Elizabeth Allen, CEO of Children's Cancer Research Fund, finding that why is always a bit easier.
In her words, "These kids deserve the best of me, and I can really make a difference here. They deserve me to work hard."
In this episode of The Medical Alley...
Recorded live at the Medical Alley 2025 Summit!
Ash Shehata is a highly experienced healthcare professional at the cutting edge of information technology (IT) advances in the sector. In a career spanning over 25 years, Ash has worked for some of the world’s leading IT and consulting firms, using technology to drive improvements such as telemedicine, e-commerce, membership systems, customer service and healthcare management.
In 2023, ...
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we chat with Will Geist, the President of the Protein Sciences Segment at Bio-Techne.
Will talks about finding causes that have driven him throughout his career, the future of funding in the bio-tech space, how Bio-Techne is developing new and exciting innovations, and much more.
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Mitch Chepokas was a nine-year-old boy with Osteosarcoma, a gargantuan heart, and a dream to selflessly give to other families fighting their own childhood cancer battles. But Mitch knew he wouldn't be able to give for long, so he made a pinky swear promise with his dad to carry on that spirit of support long after he was gone.
And that's exactly what Pinky Swear Foundation has done ever since.
Recorded live at the Medical Alley 2025 Summit, this panel discussion explores the landscape of women's health from many angles and how it goes far beyond so-called bikini medicine.
Featuring:
Roberta Antoine Dressen (President & CEO, Medical Alley), Stephanie Sassman (Portfolio Leader, Women's Health, Genentech), Kathy Tune (Co-Founder & Board Chair of Marani Health, Managing Partner at Capita3), and Joe Connolly ...
On today's episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Francis Medical's President and CEO Mike Kujak.
Named after the founder of the company's father who went through his own cancer journey, Francis Medical is on a mission to develop urological cancer treatments that are, "tough on cancer yet gentle on patients." In this conversation, Mike talks about that mission, his own background in the medical dev...
Recorded live at the Medical Alley 2025 Summit, this panel discussion explores how innovation is driving efficiency, enabling transformative solutions, and redefining care delivery models to meet the evolving needs of patients and healthcare systems.
Featuring:
Jodi Hubler (Board Director, Gratum Ventures), Will Geist (President, Protein Sciences Segment, Bio-Techne), Jaclyn Wainwright (Co-Founder & CEO, Aircare Health), John Ro...
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we speak with Medrio CEO Nicole Latimer.
Nicole dives into her professional journey, how Medrio specializes in cloud-based electronic data capture solutions designed to accelerate clinical trials, and how modern technology and data solutions are reshaping the clinical trial process.
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