This podcast is just about whatever's on my mind in a given week.
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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.
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Welcome to In the Arena, I’m your host Bobby Carroll. The reason I started this podcast is quite simple… success. I am out to find what it means to the world's most driven and successful people. I was a competitive mogul skier for more than a decade and was on the podium more than 100 times. I was top 5 in the US and one of the best skiers in the world. Luckily for me I met many successful and driven people in my life. Olympic Gold Medalists, World Champions, Billionaires, and more. On this ...
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Going to School Every Day with Jason Langhorn of Element Materials Technology
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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 alternat…
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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…
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#60 - Morgan Schild - Olympian, 2X World Cup Winner
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Morgan Schild is a former Olympian and 2X World Cup winner in freestyle moguls. Morgan is also a former national champion and had 5 Podiums in her World Cup career. She battled injuries throughout her career and in this episode we discuss Morgan’s journey and what has driven her to succeed. Enjoy! #whatdrivesyou…
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#59 - Michelle Roark - 2X Olympian, Chemical Engineer, Alchemist
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Michelle Roark is a 2X Olympian, Dual World Cup Champion, Chemist and Alchemist. Michelle had a stellar career with 15 World Cup podiums, 6 wins and a laundry list of other accomplishments as a freestyle mogul skier. While skiing she pursued her other passion chemical engineering, graduating cum laude from The Colorado School of Mines. She is curre…
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Market Access for Groundbreaking Treatments – A Case Study of Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) with Clarivate
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Navigating the complexities of groundbreaking treatments can create headwinds. With innovations like Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) at the forefront, challenges such as financial uncertainties, regulatory shifts, and global adoption become paramount. Join us for an insightful discussion on how global partners address these challenges, focusing on safe…
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Emerson Smith is a former Olympian and member of the US Ski Team. Emerson turned to coaching after his ski career and has coached for several different US programs including the US Ski Team. Currently he is the Head Coach for Wasatch Freestyle where he has coached National Champions and World Cup athletes so far throughout his young coaching career…
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Printing Personalized Patient Care: The Future of 3D Technology and Medicine with Amy Alexander
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In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner looks into the future of 3D-printed healthcare with Amy Alexander, Unit Head, Mechanical Development & Applied Computational Engineering at Mayo Clinic. From custom prosthetics and implants to sharpening the accuracy of medical devices, 3D-printed technology is (literally) reshaping the …
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#57 - Park Smalley - Father of Freestyle, Hall Of Fame Freestyle Coach
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Park Smalley is a true pioneer in freestyle skiing and is considered by many to be the "Father Of Freestyle." He was the first head coach of the US Freestyle Ski Team, his athletes won, seven Nation's Cups, 114 World Cup wins, and 332 podiums. He was recently nominated to the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. He coached more than 3,000 athletes ov…
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Revolutionizing Nurse Staffing: Inside Humla Health with Jessica Sylvester
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In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner sits down with Jessica Sylvester, founder and CEO of Humla Health, to explore how her innovative platform is transforming nurse staffing in the healthcare industry. Jessica shares her deeply personal journey from working as a nurse to creating a tech-driven solution that empowers nurses …
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Webinar Replay: Accelerating the Adoption of Advanced Manufacturing
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Medical device companies often lag behind other industries in adopting advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to digitally transform their organizations throughout the total product life cycle. In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, experts from MDIC, FDA, and more, share their insights on the current landscape of digit…
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AFib Awareness: Advancing Treatment with Abbott's Volt PFA Technology
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September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Patients living with Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, are at greater risk for stoke, heart failure and dementia. Research suggests cases of AFib are likely to grow across the United States. In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner talks with Dr. Christopher Piorkowski, chief medica…
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Neurological Innovation with Monteris Medical President & CEO Marty Emerson & Cerovations Co-Founder Joe Hofmeister
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Joe Hofmeister lived with epileptic seizures for 50 years. Medication didn't work. A craniotomy didn't make a significant impact either. It was only through the use of Monteris Medical's NeuroBlate system that he finally found relief. In this week's episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner dives into Joe's inspiring story alongside ins…
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Streamlining Healthcare Supply Chains with triValence Founder & CEO Dunston Almeida
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In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner speaks with Dunston Almeida, the founder and CEO of triValence, a company dedicated to transforming healthcare operations by addressing supply chain and expense management inefficiencies. Almeida shares his journey, influenced by his physician parents, and how his background in technolog…
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Mayo Clinic Platform_Solutions Studio: Transforming Digital Health with Steve Bethke
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In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner sits down with Steve Bethke, vice president of the Solution Developer Market at Mayo Clinic Platform, to explore the groundbreaking work happening at Mayo Clinic Platform_Solutions Studio. Steve shares insights into how the Solutions Studio is driving the transformation of digital health…
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Expanding Access to Spiritual Care in Healthcare with Andrew Savitz
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Andrew Savitz joins the Medical Alley Podcast to share how his company, Spirituwell, is trying to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and spiritual well-being. He elaborates on the company's innovative practices, the challenges of navigating the evolving health landscape, and the importance of addressing spiritual health alongside physical…
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AI, Health Equity, and Regulatory Affairs: A Conversation with Amra Racic, Veeva Systems
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Explore the dynamic world of regulatory affairs with Amra Racic, a seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience with Medical Alley partners, including Medtronic and Abbott. Now at Veeva Systems as Senior Director of Government Strategy, Amra brings her deep expertise to the Medical Alley Podcast, where she unpacks the complexities of navigating…
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Navigating Compensation: Best Practices with David Gramer, Founder of Prism Compensation Consulting
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"Let's not treat compensation like rocket science." On this week's episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, David Gramer, Founder of Prism Compensation Consulting, joins us to demystify the complexities of employee compensation. With a clear and approachable style, David shares his extensive knowledge and practical advice on designing effective compen…
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Webinar Replay: Collaboration with Mayo Clinic Ventures and Corporate Development
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Mayo Clinic Ventures and Corporate Development, the two divisions within Mayo Clinic’s Department of Business Development, work in tandem with industry collaborators to transform healthcare by fostering innovative ideas, catalyzing bold initiatives, and advancing cutting-edge solutions to address unmet patient needs. Whether supporting a new compan…
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Launching a Joint Venture with Christine Horton of Visura Technologies and Jim Reed of YKK
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Late in 2023, Visura Technologies and YKK Corporation of America partnered to launch Evevo Manufacturing, which offers medical device manufacturing services in the Medical Alley ecosystem. So how did this partnership come about, and what have Visura and YKK learned throughout the process? To answer those questions and more, we're joined by leaders …
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Better Brain Insights with David Yonce, CEO, Cogwear
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The innovative wearable technology developed by Cogwear allows for many insights on the human brain, including mental and behavioral health and Alzheimer's disease. By allowing for clinical-grade EEG readings in everyday settings, Cogwear's technology provides accurate measurements during a number of different activities To learn more about Cogwear…
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Providing Community for Caregivers with Tia Newcomer, CEO, CaringBridge
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Being a caregiver is a hard job — especially if it's not your only job. Those who have had to take care of family members or loved ones often take on an increased burden, and many caregivers have their physical or emotional health impacted as a result. That's where CaringBridge comes in as a way to ease that burden and provide a community of suppor…
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In this episode I am joined by former Olympic coach Rob Kober and Olympians Bobby Aldighieri and Emerson Smith. We wrap up the 24/25 World Cup Season. Enjoy! #whatdrivesyou
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The Impact of Employee Ownership with Bill Gallagher and Erin Gregory, SEI
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With locations in 13 cities throughout the country and a large presence in healthcare, SEI has a good footprint throughout the United States. But there are some factors that make this consulting firm unique. Among them is that SEI is employee owned, meaning each consultant is personally invested in the success of the company — and the success of th…
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#56 - John Dowling - Legendary Freestyle Coach
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John Dowling is one of the greatest coaches in the history of freestyle mogul skiing. Between his time at Team Breckenridge and at Team Summit, John has coached several members of the U.S. Ski Team. He has also coached Olympians, world champions, national champions, World Cup event winners and World Cup overall winners. These are only a few on John…
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Enabling Physical Wellness with Dan Cohen, Chief Performance Officer, Human Powered Health
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Dan Cohen was a competitive athlete for a long time, playing hockey into college and eventually becoming a professional triathlete. He realized the importance of different data points as it related to his physical condition, but he struggled to find all of the important data in one place. That's the goal of Human Powered Health, a newer company in …
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Payer-Provider Partnerships in Mental Health Care
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To make mental health care more accessible and impactful for patients and employees, mental health providers and insurance companies in Medical Alley have formed partnerships and had ongoing conversations as they work together to destigmatize mental health care and help people feel empowered to seek the care they need. On this week’s episode of the…
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#55 - Chuck Martin - Olympian, World Championship Medalist, 4X World Pro Mogul Tour Champion
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Chuck Martin is an Olympian, World Championship Medalist, 4 Time World Pro Mogul Tour Champion. He spent 7 years on the US Ski Team and skied in over 90 World Cups with 8 Podiums and a win. In this episode we discuss Chuck’s Career as an athlete and his time creating and running Mogul Logic Ski camps. We also discuss Chuck’s current role Coaching t…
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Supply Chain Strategy with Rob Kress, Founder and CEO, Waypost Advisors
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Rob Kress founded Waypost Advisors in March of 2020 with the goal of helping small and mid-size companies with their supply chain needs. The timing just so happened to coincide with the COVID-19 pandemic, which created substantial supply chain challenges for companies of all industries. That meant Waypost Advisors was busy from the get-go, and cont…
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Improving Hospital Rounds with Dr. Michael Pitt, Co-Founder and CEO, Q-rounds
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As a pediatric hospitalist, Dr. Michael Pitt is familiar with the importance of making the rounds at a hospital. But within that system, he saw inefficiencies that led to patients and their families being uncertain of when they'd see their doctor next. That meant having to wait potentially hours without knowing when the rounds would take place. Dr.…
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On this special episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, we revisit conversations with three leaders from the community who are doing impactful work to make mental health care more accessible. First, we hear a highlight of our conversation with Jorie Kulseth of Children's Minnesota. Jorie joined our Ben Wagner at Mental Health Awareness Day at the 202…
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Webinar replay: Lessons Learned from Developing New Medical Devices and Technologies
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Listen a replay of this webinar to hear the stories of two groundbreaking companies working to revolutionize their fields. Dr. Elise Jenkins from Opto Biosystems and Dr. Grayson Zulauf of Resonant Link discussed how they’ve partnered to advance implantable neurotechnology. They also shared actionable insights on what it takes to develop a new medic…
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Webinar replay: Transforming Regulatory Compliance with Artificial Intelligence
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This episode of of the Medical Alley Podcast is a replay of a webinar hosted on January 31st titled: “Transforming Regulatory Compliance with Artificial Intelligence,” sponsored by RegDesk. The discussion focused on how artificial intelligence is impacting regulatory compliance, with a look at the growing complexity in the regulatory space and why …
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Why Leaders Need Coaches with Sal Mondelli and Anja White, The Bailey Group
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Leadership can be hard, especially in healthcare. Those tasked with leading companies or managing teams working on potentially live-saving technology or services can face plenty of stress and uncertainty, especially with the changes in the work environment post-pandemic. Sometimes those leaders need executive coaches, which is where groups like The…
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Webinar replay: Artificial Intelligence in the Medical Device Industry: Emerging Issues and Best Practices
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Artificial intelligence enabled devices are changing the landscape of medical devices and are subject to evolving regulation. Listen back to a replay of our webinar from late last year as team of lawyers from Covington & Burling LLP discuss key considerations for the AI-enabled medical device space, including current best practices for industry par…
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Honoring Earl Bakken's Legacy with Alissa Light and Adrian Fischer, The Bakken Museum
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Forty years ago, Earl Bakken helped establish Medical Alley to ensure that Minnesota's healthcare ecosystem remained strong. Prior to helping found Medical Alley, Bakken famously founded Medtronic. But his inspiration and love of science and technology started as a kid when he fell in love with the movie "Frankenstein." Many years later, Bakken's l…
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The Value of Internships with Carolyn Baldus, Director of Communications, Minnetronix Medical
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Not all internships are created equally. Minnetronix Medical — a medical device contract manufacturer — has had its internship program in place for decades, but the pandemic shifted the way the company approaches its internships. Students who work for Minnetronix end up getting valuable hands-on experience, impactful mentorships, and the ability to…
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Health Care Supply Chain Innovation with Dr. Pearce McCarty, Co-Founder, DOCSI
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Dr. Pearce McCarty has been an orthopedic surgeon for over 15 years, but he more recently he has scratched an entrepreneurial itch. In 2020, Pearce co-founded DOCSI, a platform that helps optimize preference card uses among physicians and surgeons. On this week's Medical Alley Podcast, Pearce joins our Frank Jaskulke in studio to share more about h…
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U of M Medical Valuation Lab with Jessica Haupt and Steve Parente
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Since it began in 2008, the University of Minnesota's Medical Valuation Laboratory has worked on nearly 500 projects. The lab conducts assessments of medical device innovations and draws in students from various schools at the U of M — including law students, MBA students, medical students and more. This approach helps professionals evaluate their …
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Playing on Hard Mode with Scott Nelson, Co-Founder, FastWave Medical
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Scott Nelson has spent a good portion of his career in the medtech space. As a serial entrepreneur, he has helped start a number of different medtech companies. His latest venture, FastWave Medical, is developing intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) systems for treatment of arterial calcification. On this week's Medical Alley Podcast, Scott joins more t…
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Pediatric Mental Health with Monika Roots, MD, FAPA, Co-Founder and President, Bend Health
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Mental health concerns have been on the rise for kids and teens, and Bend Health was founded with the goal of addressing those concerns. Monika Roots, MD, FAPA, built on her experience as a child and adolescent psychiatrist to co-found Bend Health with her husband Kurt. Bend Health offers a family-based digital mental health platform to help childr…
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A Pioneer in Hearing Health with Brent Lucas, CEO, Envoy Medical
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Envoy Medical is a pioneer in the world of hearing health. The Medical Alley-based company has been around for 30 years and is doing truly innovative work with its fully-implantable devices used to treat hearing loss. Brent Lucas fell in love with Envoy Medical as an intern years ago and is now the company's CEO. He joined us in studio this week to…
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Home Healthcare and Medicaid with Steve Pontius, CEO, HealtheMed
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As one of the founders of Minute Clinic, Steve Pontius knows a thing or two about successfully starting and running an innovative healthcare company. After CVS purchased Minute Clinic in 2006, Steve has gone on to work for a few different companies. His latest, HealtheMed, is helping break down barriers to healthcare access for the Medicaid waivere…
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The Breathing Triangle® with Dr. Madan Kandula, Co-Founder and CEO, ADVENT
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Poor sleep has plenty of side effects — especially if it's a result of sleep apnea. It can range from more minor consequences such as feeling tired all the time to more major long-term implications like heart attacks. That's why treating sleep issues early is so important, and it's why ADVENT has continued to grow from a single clinic in Milwaukee …
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Creating Access to Mental Health: Lisa Shannon, President and CEO, Allina Health
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Mental health continues to be a focus for many healthcare providers throughout Medical Alley, and Allina Health is no different. It's something that Allina President and CEO Lisa Shannon cares deeply about, and is helping lead the organization's efforts to create more access to mental healthcare for its patients. On this week's episode of the Medic…
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Benjamin Zander is the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, and is the co-author of "The Art of Possibility." He has also a gifted speaker who had spoken to audiences around the world about leadership and awakening possibility in others. Benjamin will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Medical Alley Summit on Feb. 8 at the Four Seaso…
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A Family Business: A Conversation with Aaron and Jeff Swanson, PRO-TECH Design and Manufacturing
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When PRO-TECH Design says it's a family business, it means it. Pamela McMaster founded the company back in 1980 in California, and now her two sons — Aaron Swanson and Jeff Swanson — are helping run the company. Aaron serves as president, while Jeff is the company's VP of sales. The duo became the first set of brothers to join us on the Medical All…
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We had so many great guests on the podcast in 2023 and enjoyed all the conversations with leaders from Medical Alley who are all working to help make this region the epicenter of health innovation and care. Thank you to all of our guests on the podcast this year, and to all of you who tuned in to listen. As we look ahead to the new year, we first l…
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CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) is a Medical Alley Starts sponsor and provides financial and tax consulting, as well as fractional CFO and outsourcing services. CLA offers a 25% discount to qualifying startups for the first year of working together. On this week's Medical Alley Podcast, startup principal Filip Kostal is joined by five experienced prac…
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Webinar replay: How Healthcare Can Develop Products Like the Consumer Goods Industry
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The medical device industry is in a new era—the consumerization era. Historically, we focused on meeting rigorous requirements of safety and efficacy. Today, we must meet a new set of standards. Safety and efficacy, of course. But also, intuitiveness and sophistication. This has big implications not just for the devices you design but also for how …
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In this episode I am joined by former Olympic coaches Rob Kober and Bryan Zemba. In this episode we breakdown the first World Cups of the year! Also a bonus audio from fall with Olympian and World Cup Winner Ben Cavet, Head French Coach Albert Bedouet, French Coach Jules Escobar, Olympians Brad Wilson and Emerson Smith. Enjoy!! #whatdrivesyou #Worl…
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