Seizing Unexpected Medtech Opportunities: Interview with Ablative Solutions CEO Kate Rumrill

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Kate Rumrill, CEO of Ablative Solutions, a clinical-stage medical device startup specializing in transcatheter perivascular alcohol denervation for hypertension.Kate is an accomplished leader with over three decades of comprehensive experience within the medtech and pharmaceutical industries. She brings a unique blend of expertise to the table, spanning roles from clinical affairs to executive management, with pivotal stints at prominent companies such as Eli Lilly and Covidien.Her journey from being an aspiring neurosurgeon to leading a life sciences startup underscores the power of seizing unexpected opportunities. In this interview, Kate dives into her three-decade-long career and provides valuable lessons on the importance of thorough research, strategic clinical trial design, and effective reimbursement strategies.Before we jump into the conversation, I wanted to mention a few things:If you’re into learning from proven medtech and health tech leaders and want to know when new content and interviews go live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter. You’ll get access to gated articles, and lots of other interesting healthcare content.Second, if you want even more inside info from proven experts, think about a Medsider premium membership. We talk to experienced life science leaders about the nuts and bolts of running a business and bringing products to market.This is your place for valuable knowledge on specific topics like seed funding, prototyping, insurance reimbursement, and positioning a medtech startup for an exit.In addition to the entire back catalog of Medsider interviews over the past decade, premium members get a copy of every volume of Medsider Mentors at no additional cost. If you’re interested, go to medsider.com/subscribe to learn more.Lastly, here's a link to the full interview with Kate if you prefer reading.

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