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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.
On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we talk with Erica Campbell, Executive Director of Pinky Swear Foundation, about the organization's dedication to support and giving, her path and purpose, and how you can help.
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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 (Co-Founder & CEO, Visana Health).
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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 device ecosystem, and some deep, personal connections to Francis Medical's work.
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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 Rondoni, (Chief Technology Officer, Inspire Medical Systems), Dr. Jeremy Cauwels, (Chief Medical Officer, Sanford Health)
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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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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we have a conversation with Wayne Paterson, CEO and Managing Director of Anteris Technologies.
In late December of 2024, Anteris Technologies launched an IPO to support the development of DurAVR, a Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) designed to treat aortic stenosis. Wayne discusses the IPO and DurAVR’s development, the future of Anteris Technologies, and why the company has chosen Minnesota as the site of its global headquarters.
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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we have a conversation with Jon Solberg, Business Development Manager of Pepin Manufacturing.
Family-owned for more than three decades, Pepin Manufacturing has a long Minnesota history of fulfilling its promise of providing solutions for OEMs. Whether that's taking a CAD file and finding the sweet spots for improvement or collaborating with an OEM to make small changes (a different type of tape, for example) that provide big improvements for patient care, the company is dedicated to its mission.
Hear from Jon about Pepin's history, its work with OEMs, how the company is expanding into new markets, and more.
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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we have a discussion with Dr. Ray Baker, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Neuromodulation, for Boston Scientific.
Dr. Baker entered the medical field for a single reason—the opportunity to help people—and that’s exactly what he’s done throughout his storied professional journey. Now, through the work Boston Scientific and Dr. Baker is doing with its first-of-its-kind Intracept Procedure, he’s helping deliver a life-altering back pain management solution.
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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we sit down with Scott Drikakis, VP Global Sales and Marketing of Intricon.
Intricon specializes in the manufacture of miniature, wearable medical devices. While a lot of what the company does may be small, the impact of its products is huge. We talk with Scott about his journey to Intricon, the company's dedication to improving patient outcomes through smart design and cutting-edge technology, and more.Send us a message!
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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we chat with Stephanie Kent, the President & CEO of Carbon Medical Technologies (CMT).
Stephanie details how her professional experience allows her to ask the right questions, CMT's work with pyrolytic carbon in the medical device sector (including its Durosphere product), how CMT navigates regulatory challenges when bringing products to market, and much more.
The 2025 Medical Alley Summit is just around the corner. Learn more about this year's event and secure your seat here.Send us a message!
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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, industry experts share insights on improving patient outcomes, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving market success. Panelists from S3 Connected Health, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and Vocxi Health discuss the promise of smart implantable and wearable medical devices, specific challenges and how to tackle them, and developing a winning data strategy.
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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner sits down with two experts in the sustainability field from long-time industry leader CMTA.
Brent Wavra (Principal & Director of Business Development) and Stephen Westerback (Mechanical Engineer) shed light on sustainability and decarbonization in healthcare facilities, the main drivers pushing the industry toward sustainability, and how these changes are impacting operational efficiency and patient care.
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For some patients, clinical trials represent a chance to battle their ailment with cutting edge—and potentially lifesaving—treatments and technologies. But access to innovation can be rife with delays, red tape, and other challenges. That’s why Heidi Dieter, Chief Research Administrator at Mayo Clinic, is on a mission to develop new strategies to help streamline the path to participating in clinical trials.
In this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, Heidi shares just some ways Mayo Clinic is changing how patients access clinical trials and her personal connection to the mission.
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“As a society, we can no longer afford the human and economic cost of not putting more emphasis on the health of women.” -- Stephanie Sassman
“Bikini medicine,” the assumption that a woman's health and wellbeing is the same as a man’s except for the parts that are covered by a bikini, is woefully misguided. On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, Melinda Morimoto (Sr. Benefits Director) and Stephanie Sassman (Portfolio Leader, Women’s Health) of Genentech explain why that mentality impacts the personal and professional wellbeing of women and how companies like Genetech are combating it with an array of workplace benefits both large and small.
Learn more about Roche’s XProject.
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Curt Bludworth knows firsthand the importance of hospice care—his own father was the recipient of the special blend of kindness and compassion only hospice nurses can provide.
Now in his role as Chief Human Resources Officer for St. Croix Hospice, Curt reflects on that experience often as he helps guide the company in its simple-yet-crucial mission to, “go into communities where we’re needed.”
In this conversation with host Ben Wagner, Curt shares how his professional journey led him to his current role at St. Croix Hospice, why simply talking about hospice care is his call to action for anyone listening, and more.
In honor of Hospice and Palliative Care Month, this episode is dedicated to all hospice nurses and providers. Thank you for your work in giving the loved ones of countless families comfort, care, and compassion during the final stages of life.
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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Peter Glessing, Medical Alley's Senior Director of Government Affairs & Communications, to discuss election results at both the state and federal level.
Peter offers insights into how the evolving political landscape may impact Medical Alley Partners, the broader ecosystem, and key policy priorities. He discusses what these shifts could mean for the future of healthcare innovation and business growth in Minnesota.Send us a message!
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Joel Theisen is not a fan of the word "care," but that's not because he doesn't have a lot of it. As an RN, he saw firsthand the shortcomings of the healthcare system in the United States, and that's why he's on a mission with his company, Lifespark, to reimagine it.
Referring to Lifespark as the "anti-care" company, Joel instead chooses to laser focus on health and wellbeing. In other words, trying to keep people "off care." Hear how he's working to achieve that goal in the latest episode of The Medical Alley Podcast.Send us a message!
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In this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we chat with Mitch Foley, VP of Stryker ENT. Mitch talks about Stryker's presence in the Twin Cities, its ongoing to mission to bring new products while reimagining how ENT care can be delivered, and advice for professionals looking to take their career to new levels.
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In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner talks to Technical Manger Jason Longhorn of Element Materials Technology. The conversation runs the gamut from the role Element plays in the medical testing market, COVID-19 and the ongoing recovery of the industry, the use of Ethylene oxide (EtO) in sterilization (and potential alternatives), and more.
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On this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, we're coming to you live (at least at the time of recording) from the floor of MD&M Minneapolis, a premier medtech and medical manufacturing convention.
In a series of short interviews, host Ben Wagner talks with guests about what conversations were happening between major companies, how each company is helping transform healthcare in its own way, and what keeps the interviewee engaged with the work they're doing.
Guests:
Lindsey Nalley, Foamtech
Richard Payne, Seraph.
Shelby Sticksel, Seldox
Tom Waddell, Waddell Group
Nathan Caspar, Midwest Interventional Systems, Inc.
Jesse Jensen, Switchback MedicalSend us a message!
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