The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by Gamut One Studios)

Recorded live at the Medical Alley 2025 Summit!

Ash Shehata is a highly experienced healthcare professional at the cutting edge of information technology (IT) advances in the sector. In a career spanning over 25 years, Ash has worked for some of the world’s leading IT and consulting firms, using technology to drive improvements such as telemedicine, e-commerce, membership systems, customer service and healthcare management.

In 2023, Ash was featured on the cover of Healthcare Everything representing KPMG as one of the top 10 most trusted consulting firms in the industry. He has also authored various thought leadership pieces such as Healthcare 2030, on the board agenda, the role of Gen AI in healthcare, reimaging the healthcare workforce, M&A trends, and cloud migration.

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we chat with Will Geist, the President of the Protein Sciences Segment at Bio-Techne. 

Will talks about finding causes that have driven him throughout his career, the future of funding in the bio-tech space, how Bio-Techne is developing new and exciting innovations, and much more.

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Mitch Chepokas was a nine-year-old boy with Osteosarcoma, a gargantuan heart, and a dream to selflessly give to other families fighting their own childhood cancer battles. But Mitch knew he wouldn't be able to give for long, so he made a pinky swear promise with his dad to carry on that spirit of support long after he was gone.

And that's exactly what Pinky Swear Foundation has done ever since.

On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we talk with Erica Campbell, Executive Director of  Pinky Swear Foundation, about the organization's dedication to support and giving, her path and purpose, and how you can help.

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Recorded live at the Medical Alley 2025 Summit, this panel discussion explores the landscape of women's health from many angles and how it goes far beyond so-called bikini medicine.

Featuring: 

Roberta Antoine Dressen (President & CEO, Medical Alley), Stephanie Sassman (Portfolio Leader, Women's Health, Genentech), Kathy Tune (Co-Founder & Board Chair of Marani Health, Managing Partner at Capita3), and Joe Connolly (Co-Founder & CEO, Visana Health).

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On today's episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Francis Medical's President and CEO Mike Kujak.

Named after the founder of the company's father who went through his own cancer journey, Francis Medical is on a mission to develop urological cancer treatments that are, "tough on cancer yet gentle on patients." In this conversation, Mike talks about that mission, his own background in the medical device ecosystem, and some deep, personal connections to Francis Medical's work.

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Recorded live at the Medical Alley 2025 Summit, this panel discussion explores how innovation is driving efficiency, enabling transformative solutions, and redefining care delivery models to meet the evolving needs of patients and healthcare systems.

Featuring: 

Jodi Hubler (Board Director, Gratum Ventures), Will Geist (President, Protein Sciences Segment, Bio-Techne), Jaclyn Wainwright (Co-Founder & CEO, Aircare Health), John Rondoni, (Chief Technology Officer, Inspire Medical Systems), Dr. Jeremy Cauwels, (Chief Medical Officer, Sanford Health)

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we speak with Medrio CEO Nicole Latimer.

Nicole dives into her professional journey, how Medrio specializes in cloud-based electronic data capture solutions designed to accelerate clinical trials, and how modern technology and data solutions are reshaping the clinical trial process.

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we have a conversation with Wayne Paterson, CEO and Managing Director of Anteris Technologies.

In late December of 2024, Anteris Technologies launched an IPO to support the development of DurAVR, a Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) designed to treat aortic stenosis. Wayne discusses the IPO and DurAVR’s development, the future of Anteris Technologies, and why the company has chosen Minnesota as the site of its global headquarters.

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we have a conversation with Jon Solberg, Business Development Manager of Pepin Manufacturing. 

Family-owned for more than three decades, Pepin Manufacturing has a long Minnesota history of fulfilling its promise of providing solutions for OEMs. Whether that's taking a CAD file and finding the sweet spots for improvement or collaborating with an OEM to make small changes (a different type of tape, for example) that provide big improvements for patient care, the company is dedicated to its mission. 

Hear from Jon about Pepin's history, its work with OEMs, how the company is expanding into new markets, and more.

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we have a discussion with Dr. Ray Baker, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Neuromodulation, for Boston Scientific.

Dr. Baker entered the medical field for a single reason—the opportunity to help people—and that’s exactly what he’s done throughout his storied professional journey. Now, through the work Boston Scientific and Dr. Baker is doing with its first-of-its-kind Intracept Procedure, he’s helping deliver a life-altering back pain management solution.

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