The Leading Difference
Episodes
Lisa Jacobs | President, eCential Robotics & Founder, STRIPES | Creating Mission-Driven Success in MedTech
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Jacobs is the President of US eCential Robotics and the Founder of STRIPES Women in MedTech. Lisa shares how her path evolved from registered die...
Logan McKnight | Founder, GoodKnight Consulting | Leadership Evolution, MedTech Innovation, & Impactful Coaching
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Logan McKnight is the founder of GoodKnight Consulting and a strategic advisor to MedTech executives navigating growth, leadership challenges, and ope...
Stuart Grant | Founder, Archetype Medtech | Engineering Innovations, Medtech Advancements, & Global Impact
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stuart Grant, founder of Archetype Medtech, shares his journey designing and delivering breakthrough orthopedic and surgical innovations across th...
Rachel Knutton | Founder & CEO, Alluvia Studio | MedTech Storytelling, Brand Consistency, & Joy-Driven Leadership
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Knutton, founder and CEO of Alluvia Studio, shares how a 30-year healthcare journey—from hospital marketing and public relations (PR) at HCA ...
Shaun Bagai | CEO, RenovoRx | Revolutionary Cancer Treatment, Startup Success, & Medtech Mentorship
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Bagai is the CEO and Director of RenovoRx, and a seasoned MedTech leader whose path began with a Silicon Valley startup internship that ultimatel...
Hyedi Nelson | Director of Health Strategy, Bellmont Partners | Navigating MedTech PR, Strategic Communication, and Industry Innovation
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hyedi Nelson, the Director of Health Strategy at Bellmont Partners and an award-winning strategic health communications leader, shares her journey fro...
Katie Bochnowski | SVP Customer Success & Services, NowSecure | Navigating Mobile Security in MedTech
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Bochnowski is the Senior Vice President of Customer Success & Services at NowSecure. Katie shares her journey from studying cyber forensics ...
Charu Roy | Chief Product Officer, Enlil | MedTech Innovation, Leadership Journey, & Customer-Centric Solutions
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charu Roy, Chief Product Officer at Enlil, shares her extensive journey in the software industry, which began in the late 1980s and evolved into her l...
Garrett Schumacher | Product Security Director, Velentium Medical & Co-Founder/CTO, GeneInfoSec | Navigating the Future of Medical Device & Genetic Security
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett Schumacher is Business Unit Director of Product Security at Velentium Medical and the co-founder and CTO of GeneInfoSec. Garrett discusses his...
Sarah Ptach | President & CEO, Canyon Labs | Elevating MedTech Standards, Leadership in Innovation, & Patient-Centric Culture
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Ptach, President and CEO of Canyon Labs, discusses her journey from professional sports and advertising to leading Canyon Labs, a company specia...
Tyler O'Malley | VP of Clinical Affairs, Exagen | Pioneering Autoimmune Diagnostics & Building Communication Bridges
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler O'Malley is the Vice President of Clinical Affairs, Bioinformatics, and Market Access at Exagen, Inc. Tyler shares his journey in the MedTech in...
Sara Aswegan | Strategic Advisor | Rare Disease Advocacy, Patient-Centric Solutions, & Global Collaboration
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Aswegan, a seasoned biopharma leader and strategic advisor for global rare disease solutions, shares her journey from sales in pharma to her con...
Dr. Adam Power | Co-Founder & CMO, Front Line Medical Technologies | Innovating Trauma Care, Aortic Occlusion, & Global Impact
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Adam Power, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Front Line Medical Technologies, shares his fascinating journey from a background in vascular ...
Morgan Evans | CEO, Agitated Solutions & Founder, Avio Medtech Consulting | Supporting & Accelerating MedTech Startups & Entrepreneurs
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan Evans is a biomechanical engineer, serial medtech entrepreneur, and angel investor. She shares her journey from aspirations of becoming a docto...
Bethany Corbin, JD | Healthcare Innovation Attorney & Author | Femtech Leadership, Women's Health Advocacy & Legal Guidance
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bethany Corbin, a nationally recognized healthcare innovation attorney and femtech entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey into the medtech industr...
Dhruv Agrawal | CEO, Aether Biomedical | 3D Printing, Bionic Limbs, & Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dhruv Agrawal is CEO and president of Aether Biomedical. Discover Dhruv's unique journey from studying medicine in New Delhi to creating life-changing...
Nidhi Oberoi | Business Leader, Terumo Medical Corporation | Women's Health Advocacy, Empowering Teams, & Leading Innovation
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nidhi Oberoi is a dedicated medtech executive with over 17 years of experience and currently serves as Business Leader, Imaging Franchise at Terumo Me...
Jessica Richter | Medtech Executive & Board Member, MedtechWOMEN | The Impact of Industry Networking & Mentorship
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Richter is a medtech executive and a board member with MedtechWOMEN. Jessica shares her inspiring journey from B2B sales to becoming a leader ...
Ryan Phelan | Partner & Patent Attorney, Marshall Gerstein | Navigating IP Law & AI Impact in MedTech Innovation
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Phelan is a partner and patent attorney at Marshall Gerstein. He discusses his journey from a background in computer science and fintech to becom...
Maria Artunduaga | Founder & CEO, Samay | Innovating COPD Detection, Leading with Legacy, & Perseverance
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Artunduaga is the founder & CEO of Samay, the winner of the 2024 MedTech Innovator accelerator, as well as a groundbreaking physician, scien...
Dr. Shalabh Gupta | CEO, Unicycive | Transforming Kidney Disease Treatment, Frameworks for Prioritization, & Leadership in MedTech
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shalabh Gupta, founder and CEO of Unicycive Therapeutics, shares his inspiring journey from practicing medicine to leading groundbreaking innovati...
Zed Williamson | Founder & CEO, TrackableMed | Neuroscience & Mindset, Aligning Goals, & System Optimization
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zed Williamson is the founder and CEO of TrackableMed. He explores his transition from the advertising world to the medtech industry, where he applies...
Mildred Zayas | Global Supply Chain Executive | Operational Excellence, Worldwide Impact, & Mentoring Emerging Leaders
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mildred Zayas, a global supply chain executive with over 25 years of experience in the medical technology industry, shares her transformative journey ...
Rick Sherak | CEO, Exokinetics | Mobility Innovation, Destigmatizing Sales, and Life-Changing Impact
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Sherak, CEO of Exokinetics, shares his incredible journey from serving as an Air Force officer to leading a company that develops transformative ...
Mike Knox | Medtech Advocate & Comedian | A Father's Perspective on Epilepsy & the Power of Medical Devices
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Knox is a standup comedian and the author of "Vivien's Rain." In this unique episode that reveals the perspective of a device end-user, Mike shar...
Kelley Satoski | CEO, Pelva Health | From Personal Struggle to Innovative Solution & the Realities of MedTech Entrepreneurship
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelley Satoski is the co-founder and CEO of Pelva Health, a pelvic health startup dedicated to making intimacy pain-free for women suffering from chro...
Aaron Burnett | CEO, Wheelhouse DMG | Achieving Success with MedTech Marketing, First-Party Data Strategies, & Generosity as Company Culture
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Burnett, founder and CEO of Wheelhouse Digital Marketing Group, delves into the unique marketing challenges faced by the MedTech industry. He di...
Scott Burwell, PhD | Founder & CEO, Neurotype, Inc. | From Psychology to MedTech & Transforming Substance Use Recovery
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Burwell, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Neurotype Inc. Scott shares his journey from a background in experimental psychology to establishing Neu...
Isabella Schmitt | AI & Regulatory Affairs Leader | Strategic Communication, Navigating Pre-Subs, & the Power of Mentorship
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Isabella Schmitt is a prominent life science, AI, and regulatory affairs leader, and was recently named one of the top 100 MedTech Leading Voices Wort...
Steven Collens | CEO, MATTER | Accelerating Medtech Innovation with Collaboration & Entrepreneur Ecosystems
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Collens, CEO of MATTER, an incubator & innovation hub, discusses his journey and the impactful work MATTER does in healthcare innovation. S...
Justin Bantuelle & Michael Roberts | COO & CMO, Health Connective | Improving Patient Outcomes & Streamlining Processes
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Bantuelle (COO) and Michael Roberts (CMO) of Health Connective discuss the company's role in supporting medtech firms by developing custom web ...
Chad Bareither | Principal Consultant, Bareither Group Consulting | Process Improvement, Systems & People, & "Improve LESS"
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Bareither is the owner and principal consultant of Bareither Group Consulting. Chad shares his journey from working as a civilian engineer in the...
Dr. Silvia Blemker | Co-Founder & CSO, Sprinkbok Analytics | Teaching & Advancing Biomedical Engineering & Muscle Analytics
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Silvia Blemker is a distinguished professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia and co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of...
Nile Harris | CEO, HVG Executive Solutions | Balancing Strategy & Execution, Building High-Performing Teams, & MedTech Advancements
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nile Harris, a seasoned leader with two decades of experience in the MedTech industry, is the founder and CEO of HVG Executive Solutions and currently...
Dr. Jay Anders | Chief Medical Officer, Medicomp Systems | Enhancing Healthcare IT, EHR Usability, & Being Mission Driven
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jay Anders, Chief Medical Officer of Medicomp Systems, shares his career transition from an internist to a leader in healthcare IT, emphasizing th...
Hannah Went | Co-Founder, TruDiagnostic | Pioneering Epigenetics, Transforming Healthcare, & Making Science Accessible
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Went, a pioneer in epigenetics, is the co-founder of TruDiagnostic and founder of Everything Epigentics. She shares her journey from the early ...
Ruba Sarris Sawaya | Managing Partner, MediStrat360 | Commercialization, Advocacy for Women in MedTech, & Industry Leadership
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ruba Sarris Sawaya is a distinguished medtech executive with over 20 years of experience. Ruba discusses her journey from pre-med research to leading ...
Harout Markarian | Founder, MARKBOTIX | Empowering Independence with Assistive Robotics & His Passion for Helping People
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harout Markarian, founder and CEO of MARKBOTIX, shares his journey from Lebanon to the US, transitioning from a professional basketball player to a sk...
Ashley Mooneyham & Jennie Lynch | Co-Founders, Momease | Bridging Science, Motherhood, & Femtech
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Mooneyham and Jennie Lynch are the co-founders of Momease. Ashley, a PhD-trained scientist and melanoma survivor, shares her journey from cance...
Dr. Shoreh Ershadi | Founder, ANTIAGING Institute of California | Apoptosis, Clinical Excellence, & Women in Science
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shoreh Ershadi is the founder of ANITAGING Institute of California and a renowned expert in clinical biochemistry and pharmacology with over 40 ye...
Tom Salemi | Editorial Director, DeviceTalks | MedTech Storytelling, Event Collaboration, & the Power of Connection
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Salemi, editorial director of DeviceTalks shares his accidental yet fulfilling journey into the medtech industry. Tom reveals his passion for stor...
Jennifer L. Horspool | Founder, Engagement PR & Marketing | Turning Innovations into Brands, Effective PR, & The Future of AI in MedTech
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer L. Horspool, a communication and public relations expert, global brand strategist, and founder of Engagement PR & Marketing, shares her j...
Dasha Tyshlek | Founder, StratCraft | Entrepreneurship in MedTech, Technology Communication, & Innovative Problem Solving
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dasha Tyshlek, founder of StratCraft and strategic advisor to life science and healthcare tech companies, shares her inspiring journey from a dance te...
Holly Rockweiler | CEO, Madorra | Women's Postmenopausal Health, Entrepreneurship, & Human Connection via Communication
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Holly Rockweiler, CEO of Madorra. This episode explores the transformative journey of Madorra from a Stanford Biodesign fellowship project to a p...
Mark Oreschnick | Evolve Engineering | Fractional Consulting, Leadership, & the Power of Networking
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Oreschnick, a MedTech industry leader and the founder of Evolve Engineering, shares his journey of nearly 30 years in engineering and leadership,...
Tim Balz | CEO, Kalogon | Wheelchair Innovation, Advanced Seating Technology, & Staying Sharp as a Leader
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Balz, a former SpaceX engineer turned CEO of Kalogon, shares that his passion for MedTech began in high school when he founded a wheelchair refurb...
Roy Morgan | CEO, Eagle Medical | Innovation in Medtech, Intentional Leadership, & the Importance of Creativity
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roy Morgan, CEO of Eagle Medical, shares his unique journey in the MedTech industry, starting from a pivotal one-question interview in 1997 that set t...
Annmarie Ison | VP & Head of Service, Elekta | From Physics to Medtech, Oncology Innovation, & Helping Others
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Annmarie Ison, Vice President and Head of Service at Elekta, share her remarkable career focusing on life-saving medical technology. Annmarie reflects...
Essa Abdool-Karim | Emerging Companies Lawyer | Medtech Legal Considerations, Optimism, & An Abundance Mindset
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Essa Abdool-Karim, an emerging companies lawyer specializing in medical technology, shares his intriguing journey from sports and entertainment law to...
Alexander Ballatori & Shane Shahrestani | Founders, StrokeDX | Stroke Care, Grit, & the Clinician/Entrepreneur Life
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Alexander Ballatori and Shane Shahrestani, two innovative minds revolutionizing the medtech industry with their groundbreaking company, StrokeDX....
Laura Yecies | CEO, Bone Health Technologies | Osteoporosis, Fostering Better Patient Support, & Leadership Lessons
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Yecies, CEO of Bone Health Technologies, shares her journey from a tech and marketing background to leading a company that's revolutionizing the...
Richard "RJ" Kedziora | Co-Founder, Estenda Solutions | Digital Health Solutions, Bettering Lives, & People-First Cultures
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard "RJ" Kedziora, co-founder of Estenda Solutions, dives into the inspiring world of digital health solutions, where innovative minds are not jus...
Dr. Scott Bertrand | AllCore360 | Spinal Injuries, Core Stability, & Changing the World Through Medtech
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Scott Bertrand, the inventor of the AllCore360 therapy optimization platform, shares his journey, beginning with two significant spinal injuries t...
Marina Daineko | Biocompatibility Consultant | Regulatory Compliance, QMS, & Women's Representation in Medtech
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marina Daineko, a biocompatibility expert with a background in analytical chemistry, shares her journey from a research assistant in physical chemical...
Ken Hoyme | Medical Device Cybersecurity Expert | The FDA's New Guidance, Safety-Critical Systems, & Pipe Organs
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ken Hoyme, a semi-retired product security expert, talks in-depth about his 40-year career focusing on safety-critical systems, which...
Dr. Kenneth Brown | Atrantil | Gut Health, Brain Health, & the Advantages of Being a Generalist
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kenneth Brown is a private gastroenterologist with a clinical research division at Atrantil. Dr. Brown shares his journey from traditional medicin...
Allison London Brown | CEO of LUMINELLE 360 | Femtech Innovation, Fundraising, & Personal Missions
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Allison London Brown is the CEO of LUMINELLE 360, a company focused on improving women's health through innovative medical technologies. In this episo...
Joe Landolina | CEO of Cresilon | Vetigel, Entrepreneurship, & Saving Lives
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Landolina is the co-founder and CEO of Cresilon, a biotech company that developed a plant-based gel technology to stop bleeding within seconds. Jo...
Rebecca Whitney | Spine Global President at ZimVie | Tether, Leading Teams, & Traveling
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Whitney is the Spine Global President for ZimVie. The episode explores Rebecca's journey into MedTech, her leadership philosophy centered arou...
Dr. Kyle Flanigan | CEO of US Specialty Formulations | Kinder Vaccines, Commercialization, & Innovation
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kyle Flanigan is the co-founder and CEO of US Specialty Formulations. In this episode, Dr. Flanigan discusses the importance of providing speciali...
Dr. Ben Freedman & Dr. David Wu | Limax Biosciences | Innovation, Collaboration, & ”Snail Man”
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Freedman and Dr. David Wu are the founder and advisor of Limax Biosciences, respectively. In this episode, they discuss their breakthrough inn...
Haven Tyler | Boston Engineering | Women’s Health, Mentorship, & A Horror Film
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Haven Tyler is a Senior Client Relations Executive in medical device development at Boston Engineering and an aspiring interior designer in her spare ...
Alex Condon | COO at Galen Data | Working for Small Businesses, Networking, & ”Meerkat Moments”
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Condon is the COO and co-founder of Galen Data. In this episode, he discusses how his background working with small businesses prepared him to gr...
Kevin Saem | Brand Leader, Zapyrus | Childhood Inspiration, Creating Impact, & Curiosity
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Saem is a brand leader at Zapyrus, a lifelong learner, and a passionate problem solver. In this episode, he shares stories from his early childh...
Lindsey Jardine | FARAPULSE, Inc. | Clinical Trials, Lifelong Learning, & Academia to Industry
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey Jardine is a Senior Clinical Research Associate at FARAPULSE, Inc. In this episode, she discusses her love of designing and organizing clinica...
Miguel Adao | Voler Systems | Business Development, Managing vs. Leading, & Having a ”North Star”
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Miguel Adao is a passionate leader in the medical devices, internet of things and consumer wearable spaces, and serves as the Senior Vice President of...
Zoe Lalji | ALS Heroes | Virtual Reality, ALS Advocacy, & Self-Awareness
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Lalji is a junior at UT Austin studying neuroscience with a minor in entrepreneurship on a pre-med track, and she is working to make virtual reali...
Etienne Nichols | Greenlight Guru | Gratitude, Writing to Reflect, & Furthering the Medtech Industry
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Etienne Nichols is a mechanical engineer, PMP-certified project manager, the host of the Global Medical Device Podcast, and the builder of the Greenli...
Diane Bouis | MedTech Innovator | Connection & Mentorship, ”Switching,” & Being a ”Nerd in a Suit”
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Diane Bouis is a scientist-turned-startup leader and ecosystem connector with MedTech Innovator. In this episode, she shares how accelerator programs ...
Frank Jaskulke | Medical Alley | Public Speaking, Making Connections, & Being Comfortable with Discomfort
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Jaskulke is the VP of Intelligence at Medical Alley, leading the company's startup and global business platforms. He discusses how he got involv...
Shannon Clark | Founder of UserWise | Human Factors Engineering, History, & Her Entrepreneurship Journey
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Clark is the founder and principal of UserWise, a consultancy that helps medical device manufacturers and startups to design safe and easy-to-...
Duane Mancini | CEO of Project Medtech | From Podcast to Consultancy to Hosting Events, Science, & Family
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Duane Mancini is the CEO managing partner and founder of Project Medtech. In this episode, he shares how Project Medtech quickly evolved from one indu...
Marissa Fayer | CEO of HERhealthEQ | Women’s Healthcare Accessibility, Aerospace Engineering, & Philanthropy
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marissa Fayer is a 20-plus-year medtech executive, innovator, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. In this episode, Marissa discusses her deep ...
Daniel Powell | CEO of Spark Biomedical | The Sparrow Therapy System, Opioid Addiction, & Compassion
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Powell, a 20-year veteran in the medical device community, is the CEO and co-founder of Spark Biomedical and developer of the Sparrow Therapy S...
JoJo Platt | Platt & Associates | From Accounting to Neurotech, Leadership, & ”Good-Natured Revenge”
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our very first guest, JoJo Platt, is a longtime consultant serving the neurotech community through the commercialization process. In this episode, JoJ...
Introduction to The Leading Difference Podcast
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This debut episode introduces The Leading Difference podcast, sharing its mission and purpose, along with logistics for format, frequency, and who you...