Latest Episodes

• Sales & Marketing Sync | Ep. 80

  September 26, 2024

  In episode 80 of the Medtech Business Academy, Mike Sperduti, Scott Alexander, and Thomas Hickey discuss the evolving relationship between sales and marketing in medtech. They explore lead quality, digital campaigns, and the role of thought leadership in driving sales.

• Reimagining Infant Spinal Taps | 79

  September 5, 2024

  In this episode of the Medtech Business Academy, Skender Daerti, Barbara Strain, and Tom Hickey discuss innovation in infant care with Bob Cooper, CEO of Smoltap. Cooper shares how his company’s groundbreaking device enhances the success of infant spinal taps by providing a safer, more efficient experience, benefiting patients, parents, and clinicians alike.

• AI Supplementing, Not Replacing, Nurses | Ep. 78

  August 22, 2024

  In this episode of the Women in Medtech Podcast, host Colleen Patterson, guest Deena Brecher (Chief Nursing Officer at Mednition), and co-hosts Abby Norfleet, Barbara Strain, and Stephanie Pitts explore the role of AI in nursing. They discuss how AI tools like Mednition’s Kate support, not replace, nurses by reducing administrative burdens and enhancing decision-making in emergency care. The episode highlights the importance of nurse-first AI and the integration of technology in healthcare.

• 77 – Morris Miller, CEO of Xenex

  August 15, 2024

  Join us as Morris Miller, CEO of Xenex, shares how the LightStrike+ Microbial Reduction Robot is transforming patient safety through innovative technology and evidence-based research. Learn about the challenges Xenex overcame to achieve FDA approval and how they’re making a significant impact in healthcare facilities worldwide.

• Leads Open, Leads Closed | Ep. 76

  July 31, 2024

  In the “Leads Open, Leads Closed” episode of the Medtech Business Academy Podcast, hosts Skender Daerti, Mike Sperduti, and Barbara Strain dive into the nuances of nurturing and closing sales leads in the medical technology sector. They discuss the importance of a structured sales process, the critical role of understanding customer needs, and the art of converting initial interest into successful sales. This episode offers a blend of expert advice and actionable strategies, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their sales effectiveness in the medtech industry.