Best Polen Podcasts (2023)

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DeviceTalks

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CEO Tom Polen explains how Dx, robotics, digital tech and relentless M&A are driving BD's growth 49:10

21d ago49:10

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Becton Dickinson’s CEO Tom Polen lays out the company’s plan for growth that’s building off a stunning sequence of acquisitions over the past two years that has the company loaded with tech – including digital and robotics tools – to drive its future growth. Polen also shares his tragic introduction to medtech and shares how that experiences influe…

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DeviceTalks

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Stryker’s Robert Cohen sees a new day dawning for surgical robotics, surgeons, data and digital tech 51:27

1h ago51:27

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Robert Cohen has his eyes on the future of orthopedic surgery, but he brings a wealth of knowledge about its past as well. In this interview, Cohen reviews his long history in orthopedic surgery, dating back to his studies in college. Over his career, Cohen has had a role in materials, 3D-printing, and began working with MAKO Surgical several years…

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DeviceTalks

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Hear about Dexcom's evolving mission statement and Medtronic's Cranial and Spinal Technologies plans 1:15:17

7d ago1:15:17

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In this week’s episode, CEO Kevin Sayer takes a few minutes to share Dexcom’s vision for the future OUTSIDE of diabetes. What does this mean for people with diabetes and others who could benefit from the powerful Dexcom G7? We also bring in a very popular interview from our MedtronicTalks podcast series – Skip Kiil, president of cranial and spinal …

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DeviceTalks

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Can Pristine Surgical’s single-use scopes, subscription model disrupt the rigid endoscope market? 1:02:31

14d ago1:02:31

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Pristine Surgical CEO Bryan Lord spent his career advising and investing in medical device companies, so he didn’t immediately see how a “conspicuous outsider” like himself would be the right person to serve as CEO of start-up Pristine Surgical. But he immediately recognized the satisfaction in leading the company’s work to create first-of-its-kind…

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DeviceTalks

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We Bid Adieu to 2022 – What were the biggest Medical Device newsmakers of the year? 1:11:56

1M ago1:11:56

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In this episode, your diligent team of DeviceTalkers - Executive Editor Chris Newmarker, Pharma Editor Brian Buntz, Managing Editor Jim Hammerand, Senior Editor Danielle Kirsh, Associate Editor Sean Whooley and DeviceTalks Editorial Director Tom Salemi – assembled to review our Top 10 events, trends and newsmakers.We’ve got some highs – robots, dia…

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DeviceTalks

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How ReCor Medical is building a strong clinical case for renal denervation; let your voice be heard 43:48

1M ago43:48

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In this episode, we’ll speak with ReCor Medical’s CEO Andy Weiss and Helen Reeve-Stoffer, PHD, the company’s vice president of clinical affairs. The pair joined the renal denervation company in 2013, before disappointing results of a Medtronic-trial temporarily cratered the entire space. But now through careful clinical testing ReCor Medical is cli…

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DeviceTalks

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Pierce talks innovation, Vocera, ASCs and why nurses hug Stryker’s Neptune waste management system 47:28

1M ago47:28

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In this interview, Andy Pierce, group president of MedSurg and Neurotechnology, details how the company strives to create products that nurses and hospital staff find essential to everyday patient care. The kind of attention to detail that can drive a nurse to hug a Neptune waste management system. “This is what we live for at Stryker,” Pierce says…

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DeviceTalks

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Celine Martin discusses atrial fibrillation, neurovascular and where J&J Medtech may be going next 1:10:35

2M ago1:10:35

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In this episode, Celine Martin, company group chairman, Cardiovascular & Specialty Solutions Group, offers insights from her career at Johnson & Johnson. What are the four variables you need to consider to thrive in a global company. Martin also shares insights on cardiac ablation, neurovascular, and where the company is headed following the acquis…

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DeviceTalks

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Expand your diabetes awareness with Bigfoot Biomedical’s Clemente and Medtronic’s Sugerman 1:14:06

2M ago1:14:06

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Unfortunately, we missed Diabetes Awareness Month by a few days, but we get great insights on this dreaded disease from two players in the space. Krista Sugerman, vice president, global marketing & communications at Medtronic’s diabetes business, shares how diabetes has impacted people close to her and why the company is keeping focused on how a di…

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DeviceTalks

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Stryker's Robinson looks to help spine division reach even higher peaks after acquisitions 22:19

2M ago22:19

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In this episode of StrykerTalks, Robbie Robinson, president of Stryker’s Spine division, touts the strength of a business build out with sizable acquisitions in recent years, including K2M. Does Robinson see any gaps in Stryker’s offerings? Where can other Stryker businesses help Stryker Spine reach new heights in the coming years? Thanks to Tegra …

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DeviceTalks

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Intuitive CEO Guthart shares views on ION ablation, rising competition and robotic surgery’s future 45:10

2M ago45:10

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This episode of IntuitiveTalks is taken from the keynote interview Intuitive CEO Gary Guthart gave at DeviceTalks West. In this conversation Guthart will provide additional details of Intuitive’s move into endoscopic robotics including the ION robot. He'll give his assessment of the growing competition in surgical robotics and what it means for Int…

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DeviceTalks

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Akili looks, sounds and walks like a medical device company but is it? A chat with COO Matt Franklin 50:02

2M ago50:02

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In this episode, we talk with medtech vet Matt Franklin who left the industry. – sort of – to help lead Akili, developer of EndeavoRx, the first prescription treatment delivered through a video game. The game treats kids with ADHD, but the company has bigger plans. Chris Newmarker, executive editor of life sciences, returns with his newsmakers incl…

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DeviceTalks

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Kate Stewart shares takes on leadership, Stryker’s Women’s Network, and critical ENT opportunities 30:45

3M ago30:45

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In this episode, Kate Stewart, vice president and general manager of ENT, explains how her first introduction into medical devices came as a patient. Stewart’s Stryker career began in her native Australia but quickly went global. She now leads the ENT business in Minneapolis. Stewart identifies the key leadership quality she’s come to appreciate, p…

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DeviceTalks

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CEO Keith Grossman details how `Pain Company’ Nevro is grabbing a big piece of a competitive market 49:40

3M ago49:40

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In this episode, we’ll talk with Keith Grossman, who brought his long, successful track record as a medtech CEO to what he sees as a truly disruptive neurostimulation company. We’ll talk with Grossman about his decision to join medtech even though unlike some of his counterparts he enjoyed organic chemistry (aka, the Medtech career creator) in coll…

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DeviceTalks

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LivaNova taps the “miracle nerve” to combat epilepsy; How hospital workforce shortages hit Medtech 1:00:56

3M ago1:00:56

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In this podcast we’ll talk with Chris Hartman, president, epilepsy, LivaNova, about how the company is developing new tools to use the vagus nerve to limit the impact of epilepsy.We’ll also hear from one of our DeviceTalks West Panels about how workforce shortages are impacting medical device development. The panelists are Nilesh Patel, M.D. Vice P…

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DeviceTalks

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Can Phiex help fix Medtech’s growing sterilization problem? Our highlights from DeviceTalks West 56:48

3M ago56:48

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In this week’s episode, we’ll visit with CL Tian, co-founder and CEO of Phiex Technologies, Medtech Innovator’s 2022 Grand Prize winner chosen by attendees at this week’s AdvaMed conference in Boston. Tian details the pending problems facing the medtech industry due to concerns about current sterilization practices and shares how Phiex could help a…

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DeviceTalks

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A very special Newmarker's Newsmakers episode with Paul Grand of Medtech Innovator 22:21

3M ago22:21

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Just a short visit today. Paul Grand of the Medtech Innovator introduces us the five finalists of his start-up program. They’ll compete for the top spot at AdvaMed’s meeting next week. in Boston. Remember to join us at DeviceTalks West THIS week. Register at DeviceTalks.com.By DeviceTalks by MassDevice

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DeviceTalks

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Human factors design’s Rieger explains how Intuitive is working to make its systems more … intuitive 39:50

3M ago39:50

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In this episode we’ll talk with Kathryn Rieger, PhD, senior director, human factors and user research at Intuitive, about how the surgical robotics leader is working with surgeons to understand how to make its surgical systems easier to use or, for lack of a better word, intuitive. Where should buttons go. What does the blue blinking light mean? An…

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DeviceTalks

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Hear what you will see at next week’s DeviceTalks West 30:42

4M ago30:42

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Editorial Director Tom Salemi provides a sneak peek (listen?) into next week’s DeviceTalks West conference which will be held Oct. 19-20 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Tom will run through some of the highlights of the agenda which can be viewed at west.devicetalks.com. We also include snippets of past interviews of two keynotes – Gary Gutha…

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The Portfolio Construction Podcast

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EP 52: Is it time to buy bonds? Russell Investments 30:25

4M ago30:25

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With the end of most central bank's quantitative easing programs and the normalisation of cash rates, is now the time to buy bonds again and to increase duration positioning in portfolios? Since central banks commenced explicitly targeting inflation in the mid 1980’s, cash rates and bond yields have fallen creating an environment where fixed intere…

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DeviceTalks

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ZimVie spine chief lays out future plans; Olympus America’s respiratory VP talks scopes, lung cancer 49:11

4M ago49:11

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In this episode, we’ll first hear from Swarna Alcorn, business unit vice president, Olympus America, about that company’s long held – and growing -position in respiratory tools. We’ll weight the value between reusable and single-use bronchoscopes as well as the dire need for more awareness of lung cancer. Then we’ll connect with Rebecca Whitney, gl…

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DeviceTalks

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How hospitals are forming closer ties with surgical robotics companies like Zimmer Biomet, Vicarious 1:12:53

4M ago1:12:53

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In this week’s episode, we’ll talk with leaders from Zimmer Biomet and Vicarious Surgical about the new partners they’ve entered into with national hospital companies in a bid to further their digital and robotics surgery offerings. Guests include Robert Kraal, Vice President and General Manager, Connected Health at Zimmer Biomet, and Adam Sachs, c…

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DeviceTalks

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Here are seven things Medtech VCs and start-up executives are thinking/worrying/excited about today 1:19:38

4M ago1:19:38

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This episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast features a panel discussion I led at Medmarc’s Annual Broker meeting. There are enormous insights on how investors and start-up executives see the opportunities and challenging facing the sector today. Below, you can see time stamps for each of the major topics we covered. We suggest sitting back and l…

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DeviceTalks

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What Boston Scientific’s evolving supply chain strategy means for partners, productivity and M&A 1:07:45

4M ago1:07:45

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The medical device industry obviously isn’t immune to the challenges posed by a shaky supply chain. But OEM leaders like Boston Scientific need to work doubly hard to ensure they have the supplies needed to provide devices for patient care. In this episode, we’ll talk with Brad Sorenson, executive vice president, Global Operations, and Paudie O’Con…

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DeviceTalks

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We fixed the glitch! Check your player for new podcast episodes! 0:42

5M ago0:42

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Not sure why but last week's podcasts didn't immediately find their way to some podcast players. They are there now, so enjoy! And thanks for listening.By DeviceTalks by MassDevice

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DeviceTalks

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How Cleerly and HeartFlow are hunting a massive, but still elusive killer – heart disease 48:24

5M ago48:24

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Nearly 700,000 people die from heart disease, that’s one out of every five deaths, a startling number that could be curtailed with better predictive tools. In this episode, we’ll talk with two medical device companies employing new analytical tools to get a clearer picture of heart health. We’ll first connect with Campbell Rogers, MD, executive vic…

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DeviceTalks

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ESG Lead Buckley explains how Stryker keeps commitments, reduces its footprint, and embraces change 35:40

5M ago35:40

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In this episode, Eileen Buckley, vice president, corporate responsibility, unpacks how Stryker is following its environmental, social and governance strategies to encourage its employees, suppliers and even customers to meet increased demands for greater healthcare access and a smaller environmental impact. In a time where employees look to work wi…

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DeviceTalks

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DTW - How Medtronic CDS is bringing the power of data to bear in the fight against chronic diseases 36:06

5M ago36:06

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In this episode, two senior leaders from Medtronic’s Cardiovascular Diagnostics & Services group share the group’s vision of “turning data into the right therapy.” Sanjiv Arora, vice president of business development and strategy, and Leo Rapallini, vice president of research & development, explain how trail-blazing technologies like the LINQ famil…

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DeviceTalks

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How Momentis Surgical and EndoQuest Robotics are extending surgical robotics reach into the body 1:11:54

5M ago1:11:54

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In this episode, two newer players to the surgical robotics space explain how they’re planning to grab their appropriate slice of the growing market. First, we’ll talk with Kurt Azarbarzin, CEO of EndoQuest Robotics, which is developing the world’s first endoluminal robotic surgical system that can access the body through the mouth or anus. In our …

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DeviceTalks

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How Stryker built its trauma and extremities business through innovation and acquisition 28:03

5M ago28:03

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In this episode, Mike Panos, president of the trauma and extremities division, explains how Stryker built a powerhouse in their shoulder and foot and ankle businesses through internal development and the acquisition of Wright Medical. The purchase brought Stryker a new line of products and a virtual planning tool called Blueprint. We also explore t…

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The Portfolio Construction Podcast

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EP 51: Investing in the transition to net zero - Janus Henderson 35:36

5M ago35:36

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As the world moves to net zero emissions, natural resources companies will be crucial in facilitating the production and development of renewable, and low carbon energy sources. In this episode, Tim Gerrard, Portfolio Manager at Janus Henderson, shares his investment strategy for net zero emissions and provides some examples of ‘traditional’ resour…

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DeviceTalks

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DTW - What’s the state of the Medtech job market? We go to the pros to hear things you need to know 1:03:30

5M ago1:03:30

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we collect three very different perspectives on what it takes to find jobs/employees in this current labor market. First, we connect with Joe McClung, president of Floodgate Medical, an executive search firm focused on the medical device industry, for an overview of the current market and some tips…

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DeviceTalks

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DTW – Medtronic’s Mauri brings years of patient care to top clinical, regulatory, scientific post 35:19

6M ago35:19

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In this replay of our most recent MedtronicTalks episode, Dr. Laura Mauri shares the career path that started with an early interest in medicine brought, at least partly, by her mother’s cancer diagnosis. Mauri directed that interest in caring for patients – and an innate ability to keep cool under pressure – to become an interventional cardiologis…

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DeviceTalks

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DTW Medtronic's Greg Smith lays out supply chain strategies 34:27

6M ago34:27

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In this replay of the popular MedtronicTalks podcast episode, Greg Smith brought decades of supply chain experience with him when he joined Medtronic last year during the throes of pandemic-induced pressures on supply chain. Over that time, Smith has been working with company leaders and outside suppliers to mitigate the challenges being wrought by…

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DeviceTalks

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Ethicon’s Tom O’Brien explains the design – and critical need for - its new surgical stapler 48:12

6M ago48:12

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In this episode, Tom O’Brien, Ethicon’s worldwide president of endomechanical, gives a detailed lesson on the design of its Echelon 3000 surgical stapler, from recognizing the huge problem of surgical complications and identifying how to build a stapler that’s more suited to ALL surgeons. The Echelon 3000 is designed with 39% greater jaw aperture a…

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DeviceTalks

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DTW – Camille Chang Gilmore shares Boston Scientific’s successful approach to hitting many DEI goals 59:24

6M ago59:24

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In this episode, Camille Chang Gilmore, vice president, human resources and global chief diversity officer, explains why she accepted Boston Scientific CEO Mike Mahoney’s offer to help lead the company’s diversity and inclusion efforts. This company’s work led to the creation of multiple programs promoting equity and combatting racism, earning Bost…

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The Portfolio Construction Podcast

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EP 50: Rising interest rates and the return of Australia’s two-speed economy - WaveStone Capital 31:52

7M ago31:52

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The resilience of Australia’s economy is about to be tested with strong commodity prices providing some insulation as the RBA becomes increasingly hawkish. WaveStone Capital’s Portfolio Manager Catherine Allfrey joins the show to discusses the divergent paths for resources, financials and industrials and the opportunities available to investors as …

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DeviceTalks

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Intuitive’s Conta details how the da Vinci SP (single-port) system could build a larger US Market 31:12

7M ago31:12

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In this episode of IntuitiveTalks, Jonathan Conta, vice president of product management, shares Intuitive’s vision for its da Vinci SP system, a single-port system. Rather than using four arms outside the body that require multiple ports, da Vinci SP can create triangulation inside the body. Intuitive has secured broad approval for the system in Ko…

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DeviceTalks

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Boston Scientific CEO Mike Mahoney on building a corporate culture that drives high growth results 1:03:27

7M ago1:03:27

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In this episode, Boston Scientific CEO Michael Mahoney makes his DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast debut. In this jam-packed interview, Mahoney walks us through the cultural changes Boston Scientific has made since he joined the company a decade ago. He explains how restructuring has helped to identify leaders rather than managers. How Boston Scientific e…

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Temple of Bleh

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#BY - Steev Riccardo [Blowing Smoke w/ Twisted Rico] 1:28:43

7M ago1:28:43

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https://www.templeofbleh.com/ https://anchor.fm/blowingsmoketr https://www.patreon.com/twistedrico This time around, Steev and I talk about everything NON-Roadrunner!By Temple of Bleh

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DeviceTalks

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How innovative design, commercial strategy is building Cala Trio’s bioelectronic medicine market 1:13:28

7M ago1:13:28

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In this week’s episode, Cala Health CEO Renee Ryan joins us in the Newmarker’s Newsmaker’s booth to share her insights on the news of the week including an interesting meeting with Mike Mahoney before he become CEO of Boston Scientific. Ryan also shares details on the growing success of the Cala Trio, a device worn on the wrist to help control esse…

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DeviceTalks

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Can Moon Surgical fill critical role in the OR? Analyst Matson’s take on J&J, Medtronic and more 1:19:26

8M ago1:19:26

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In this episode, Michael Matson, analyst at Needham, explains his thoughts behind a possible J&J acquisition of Boston Scientific. He also explains why he downgraded Medtronic and his take on supply chain issues. The rest of the episode will focus on Moon Surgical, which recently closed on a $31 million Series A to build a new robot that could lend…

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DeviceTalks

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DTW - Fly into to the Data Zone! -A peak into Stryker’s playbook; What Oracle may do with Cerner 1:19:34

8M ago1:19:34

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This week listeners will get to hear how Stryker is incorporating Vocera, Gauss and other tech into its DRE strategy. We’ll get a visit from fellow podcaster Keith Figlioli of LRV Health to talk about Oracle’s acquisition of Cerner. And Chris “WorkLord” Newmarker brings a star-studded Newmarker’s Newsmakers feature Smith & Nephew, GE Healthcare, Et…

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The Portfolio Construction Podcast

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EP 49: What does inflation mean for fixed income portfolios? - Macquarie Asset Management 40:32

8M ago40:32

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2022 has finally seen a surge in inflation across developed countries and the big question now is whether this is structural or more transitory. In this episode, we chat with Brett Lewthwaite, Senior Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer, and Global Head of Fixed Income at Macquarie Asset Management, to discuss supply shocks, the changing rol…

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DeviceTalks

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Deep look into Medtech Mergers, Investor frustration; Bonus: Medtronic moves against health inequity 1:21:40

8M ago1:21:40

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In this episode, we’ll take a deeper look into our Newmarker’s Newsmakers with Andrew Jay, general partner at the Borna Health Fund, a hedge fund that invests in medical technology companies. We’ll take about Stryker’s recent regulatory success; Quidel’s game-changing acquisition; Medtronic’s dialysis deal with DaVita and shareholder votes against …

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DeviceTalks

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Why Stryker’s Mark Paul believes we’re entering into “Golden Era” of neurovascular tech and tools 35:18

8M ago35:18

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Parenthood changes everyone, but Mark Paul’s life took a drastically different turn the moment his oldest child was born. Paul discovered he had a passion for the OR and patient treatment, a realization that convinced him to switch careers to the medical device industry. Today, Paul leads Stryker’s neurovascular business which, he says, contains th…

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DeviceTalks

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Quick message - No DTW podcast, but plenty else to listen to over this weekend and next week. 1:53

8M ago1:53

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Message from co-host Tom Salemi, editorial director of DeviceTalks. Check out MedtronicTalks and StrykerTalks at DeviceTalks.com. You can also subscribe to MedtronicTalks on any podcast player.By DeviceTalks by MassDevice

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DeviceTalks

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DeviceTalks Boston Post-Game – Editors’ Top Moments, Insulet’s Eric Benjamin on future of Omnipod 5 1:26:01

8M ago1:26:01

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In this episode the MassDevice editorial team will break down all the action at DeviceTalks Boston. You’ll also hear from keynote speaker Eric Benjamin, executive vice president of innovation, strategy and digital products, at the company. To read MassDevice’s coverage of DeviceTalks Boston go here. https://www.massdevice.com/tag/devicetalks-boston…

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DeviceTalks

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Our Pre-Post-DeviceTalks Boston episode, also MedtronicTalks replay with Gastro CMO Austin Chiang 37:50

9M ago37:50

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First, a quick recap of DeviceTalks Boston. Then, a MedtronicTalks Podcast Replay, in which Austin L. Chiang, MD, explains why he brought his sizable social media following to Medtronic, where he serves as chief medical officer of the Gastrointestinal business. Chiang says his decision is directly tied to his excitement about Medtronic’s growing su…

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The Portfolio Construction Podcast

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EP 48: Finding investment opportunities in local markets - First Sentier Investors 43:59

9M ago43:59

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Investor concerns about inflation and rising interest rates are likely exacerbating selloffs and volatility in certain segments of the Australian share market. In this episode, Dushko Bajic, Head of Australian Equities Growth at First Sentier Investors unpacks some of the risks ahead and shares some potential investment opportunities for investors.…

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