In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi talks with Tasneem Dohadwala, founding partner at Excelestar Ventures about how the small firm employs analytics, know-how, and a belief that companies are best led by diverse management teams. 

MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker returns with his Newmarker's Newsmakers including outgoing FDA CDRH Leader Jeff Shuren, the New York Times, Medtronic, Zoll Medical, Vyaire Medical, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, V-Wave, and Edwards Lifesciences.

This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West. Listen to the podcast to hear the discount code that will save you 25% of the price of registration. Go to West.DeviceTalks.com.

We’ll also hear a message from regulatory firm MedTech Impact Partners.

Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast.

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi talks with Tasneem Dohadwala, founding partner at Excelestar Ventures about how the small firm employs analytics, know-how, and a belief that companies are best led by diverse management teams. MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker returns with his Newmarker's Newsmakers including outgoing FDA CDRH Leader Jeff Shuren, the New York Times, Medtronic, Zoll Medical, Vyaire Medical, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, V-Wave, and Edwards Lifesciences. This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West. Listen to the podcast to hear the discount code that will save you 25% of the price of registration. Go to West.DeviceTalks.com. We’ll also hear a message from regulatory firm MedTech Impact Partners. Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network.

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi talks with Tasneem Dohadwala, founding partner at Excelestar Ventures about how the small firm employs analytics, know-how, and a belief that companies are best led by diverse management teams. 

MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker returns with his Newmarker's Newsmakers including outgoing FDA CDRH Leader Jeff Shuren, the New York Times, Medtronic, Zoll Medical, Vyaire Medical, Johnson &amp; Johnson MedTech, V-Wave, and Edwards Lifesciences.

This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West. Listen to the podcast to hear the discount code that will save you 25% of the price of registration. Go to West.DeviceTalks.com.

We’ll also hear a message from regulatory firm MedTech Impact Partners.

Thank you for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast.

Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network.

How Dohadwala uses analytics, her gut, and the benefits of diversity to build a strong VC portfolio

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The DeviceTalks Podcast Network is the ultimate destination for all things #MedTech. By subscribing to this single feed, you’ll gain access to every podcast in our diverse and growing portfolio—more than a dozen unique shows featuring senior leaders, groundbreaking technology insights, and in-depth discussions on the most important topics in the medical device industry. Each episode dives deep into critical areas like business strategy, market trends, surgical robotics, orthopedics, structural heart, neurology, and beyond. You’ll hear from leading voices at top companies—ranging from major OEMs to innovative startups—sharing their solutions, stories, and strategies for tackling the industry’s biggest challenges. Our Lineup of Shows Includes: • DeviceTalks Weekly • AbbottTalks • Boston Scientific Talks • DeviceTalks AI • IntuitiveTalks • MedtechWOMEN Talks • MedtronicTalks • Neuro Innovation Talks: J&J MedTech Neurovascular • Structural Heart Talks: Edwards Lifesciences • Ortho Innovation Talks: Enovis & Zimmer Biomet • StrykerTalks Why Subscribe? Subscribing here means you’ll never miss an update from any of our shows. Whether you want a broad overview of the entire industry or prefer to tune into a specific series, this single feed has you covered. If you discover a favorite topic, you can always subscribe to that individual show’s feed for a more tailored experience. Meet Your Hosts: • Tom Salemi, Editorial Director, DeviceTalks • Kayleen Brown, Managing Editor, DeviceTalks #DeviceTalks, Where Device Makers Connect.

The DeviceTalks Podcast Network is the ultimate destination for all things #MedTech. By subscribing to this single feed, you’ll gain access to every podcast in our diverse and growing portfolio—more than a dozen unique shows featuring senior leaders, groundbreaking technology insights, and in-depth discussions on the most important topics in the medical device industry.

Each episode dives deep into critical areas like business strategy, market trends, surgical robotics, orthopedics, structural heart, neurology, and beyond. You’ll hear from leading voices at top companies—ranging from major OEMs to innovative startups—sharing their solutions, stories, and strategies for tackling the industry’s biggest challenges.

Our Lineup of Shows Includes:
• DeviceTalks Weekly
• AbbottTalks
• Boston Scientific Talks
• DeviceTalks AI
• IntuitiveTalks
• MedtechWOMEN Talks
• MedtronicTalks
• Neuro Innovation Talks: J&amp;J MedTech Neurovascular
• Structural Heart Talks: Edwards Lifesciences
• Ortho Innovation Talks: Enovis &amp; Zimmer Biomet
• StrykerTalks

Why Subscribe?
Subscribing here means you’ll never miss an update from any of our shows. Whether you want a broad overview of the entire industry or prefer to tune into a specific series, this single feed has you covered. 

If you discover a favorite topic, you can always subscribe to that individual show’s feed for a more tailored experience.

Meet Your Hosts:
• Tom Salemi, Editorial Director, DeviceTalks
• Kayleen Brown, Managing Editor, DeviceTalks

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