In this episode, Simon Malpas, CEO of Kitea Health, joins Duane Mancini to share his incredible journey from blood pressure researcher to Medtech CEO. Simon details Kitea Health's innovative brain pressure implant, revealing the challenges and triumphs of navigating clinical trials and the FDA's PMA process as a startup.
Hear firsthand accounts of Kitea's dedication – from attending every surgery during their pilot study to building a strong company culture. Simon discusses the critical role of fundraising, strategic planning, and execution in achieving success in the Medtech industry. Tune in for invaluable insights into leadership, perseverance, and the future of medical technology.

Simon Malpas LinkedIn

⁠Kitea Health LinkedIn

Kitea Health Website

⁠⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠Midwest Showcase Registration⁠

In this episode, Kirk Petyo at Talent Factory Recruiting and Duane Mancini discusses his background in recruiting, how startups attract talent, the biggest mistakes companies make in hiring, managing company culture, implementing a successful onboarding process, and so much more.

Kirk Petyo LinkedIn

Talent Factory Recruiting LinkedIn

Talent Factory Website

⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Midwest Showcase Registration

In this episode, Shalabh Gupta at Unicycive Therapeutics and Duane Mancini discuss going from a practicing physician to a biotech entrepreneur, why he made the switch, lessons learned in his career, how to think about your career long term and not short term, how he took his company public, measuring success, his best advice and so much more.

Shalabh Gupta LinkedIn

Unicycive Therapeutics LinkedIn

Unicycive Therapeutics Website

⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Midwest Showcase Registration

In this episode, Eric Eskey at Dark Horse Works and Duane Mancini discuss his background as an engineer, understanding what your customer wants, recommended books about innovation, behavioral economics, early adopters vs. laggers, common mistakes, his best advice to entrepreneurs, and so much more.

Eric Eskey LinkedIn

Dark Horse Works LinkedIn

Dark Horse Works Website

⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beginski Wegner & CO⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rook Quality Systems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Staci Miller at Gen UX Consulting and Duane Mancini discusses her background as a fashion designer, cognitive psychology, how she got into human factors testing, what she learned from her time with Medtronic and Abbott, and so much more.

Staci Miller LinkedIn

Gen UX Consulting LinkedIn

Gen UX Consulting Website

Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beginski Wegner & CO⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rook Quality Systems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, Emma Scharfenberger Off at CincyTech and Duane Mancini discuss her background as an M&A lawyer, who is CincyTech and what they are focused on, how to leverage your board, decision-making within startup companies, bridge rounds, how to create value and so much more.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Emma Scharfenberger Off LinkedIn⁠

⁠CincyTech LinkedIn⁠

⁠CincyTech Website⁠

⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beginski Wegner & CO⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rook Quality Systems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠In this episode, Aaron TenHuisen, Jamie Easterling, and Rich Mazzola at Project Medtech and Duane Mancini discuss the growth at Project Medtech, the growth of the commercial consulting group, our expansion into talent and quality support, and so much

⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Aaron TenHuisen LinkedIn⁠

⁠Rich Mazzola LinkedIn⁠

⁠Jamie Easterling LinkedIn⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rook Quality Systems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beginski Wegner & CO⁠

⁠Kymanox LinkedIn

In this episode, Rebecca McManus at Amethyst Care and Duane Mancini discusses the technology she is working on out of Trinity College of Dublin, their next 18 months, the innovation scene in Dublin, Ireland, her interest in Northeast Ohio, Adapt Research Center, lessons learned so far, how she overcame the anxiety of how long everything takes in Medtech, and so much more.

Rebecca McManus LinkedIn

⁠Amethyst Care Start Up Project LinkedIn

⁠⁠Amethyst Care Start Up Project Website⁠

⁠⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Mittal Consulting ⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Rook Quality Systems⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Beginski Wegner & CO

In this episode, Crystal Weber at Group 31 and Duane Mancini discuss her second career as a marketing expert, how her first career as a nurse prepared her for this role, the importance of tailoring messaging to investors, how to position your product in the healthcare system, and so much more.

Crystal Weber LinkedIn

Group 31 Communications LinkedIn⁠

⁠Group 31 Communications Website

⁠⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Mittal Consulting ⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Rook Quality Systems⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Beginski Wegner & CO

In this episode, Todd Ponsky at Cincinnati Children's and Duane Mancini discuss his background as a pediatric surgeon, his startup company that he launched around education, the changes to the innovation and venture arm of Cincinnati Children's, the importance of having a supportive hospital leadership team for the innovation department, and so much more.

Todd Ponsky LinkedIn

Cincinnati Children's LinkedIn

Cincinnati Children's Website

⁠Duane Mancini LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Medtech Website ⁠⁠

⁠⁠Mittal Consulting ⁠⁠

⁠⁠Rook Quality Systems⁠⁠

⁠⁠Beginski Wegner & CO