The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by Gamut One Studios)

On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we sit down with Scott Drikakis, VP Global Sales and Marketing of Intricon. 

Intricon specializes in the manufacture of miniature, wearable medical devices. While a lot of what the company does may be small, the impact of its products is huge. We talk with Scott about his journey to Intricon, the company's dedication to improving patient outcomes through smart design and cutting-edge technology, and more.

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we chat with Stephanie Kent, the President & CEO of Carbon Medical Technologies (CMT).

Stephanie details how her professional experience allows her to ask the right questions, CMT's work with pyrolytic carbon in the medical device sector (including its Durosphere product), how CMT navigates regulatory challenges when bringing products to market, and much more.

The 2025 Medical Alley Summit is just around the corner. Learn more about this year's event and secure your seat here.

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, industry experts share insights on improving patient outcomes, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving market success. Panelists from S3 Connected Health, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and Vocxi Health discuss the promise of smart implantable and wearable medical devices, specific challenges and how to tackle them, and developing a winning data strategy. 

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner sits down with two experts in the sustainability field from long-time industry leader CMTA. 

Brent Wavra (Principal & Director of Business Development) and Stephen Westerback (Mechanical Engineer) shed light on sustainability and decarbonization in healthcare facilities, the main drivers pushing the industry toward sustainability, and how these changes are impacting operational efficiency and patient care.

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For some patients, clinical trials represent a chance to battle their ailment with cutting edge—and potentially lifesaving—treatments and technologies. But access to innovation can be rife with delays, red tape, and other challenges. That’s why Heidi Dieter, Chief Research Administrator at Mayo Clinic, is on a mission to develop new strategies to help streamline the path to participating in clinical trials.  

In this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, Heidi shares just some ways Mayo Clinic is changing how patients access clinical trials and her personal connection to the mission. 

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“As a society, we can no longer afford the human and economic cost of not putting more emphasis on the health of women.” -- Stephanie Sassman 

“Bikini medicine,” the assumption that a woman's health and wellbeing is the same as a man’s except for the parts that are covered by a bikini, is woefully misguided. On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, Melinda Morimoto (Sr. Benefits Director) and Stephanie Sassman (Portfolio Leader, Women’s Health) of Genentech explain why that mentality impacts the personal and professional wellbeing of women and how companies like Genetech are combating it with an array of workplace benefits both large and small. 

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Curt Bludworth knows firsthand the importance of hospice care—his own father was the recipient of the special blend of kindness and compassion only hospice nurses can provide.  

Now in his role as Chief Human Resources Officer for St. Croix Hospice, Curt reflects on that experience often as he helps guide the company in its simple-yet-crucial mission to, “go into communities where we’re needed.” 

In this conversation with host Ben Wagner, Curt shares how his professional journey led him to his current role at St. Croix Hospice, why simply talking about hospice care is his call to action for anyone listening, and more. 

In honor of Hospice and Palliative Care Month, this episode is dedicated to all hospice nurses and providers. Thank you for your work in giving the loved ones of countless families comfort, care, and compassion during the final stages of life. 

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On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Peter Glessing, Medical Alley's Senior Director of Government Affairs & Communications, to discuss election results at both the state and federal level.

Peter offers insights into how the evolving political landscape may impact Medical Alley Partners, the broader ecosystem, and key policy priorities. He discusses what these shifts could mean for the future of healthcare innovation and business growth in Minnesota.  

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Joel Theisen is not a fan of the word "care," but that's not because he doesn't have a lot of it. As an RN, he saw firsthand the shortcomings of the healthcare system in the United States, and that's why he's on a mission with his company, Lifespark, to reimagine it. 

Referring to Lifespark as the "anti-care" company, Joel instead chooses to laser focus on health and wellbeing. In other words, trying to keep people "off care." Hear how he's working to achieve that goal in the latest episode of The Medical Alley Podcast.

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In this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we chat with Mitch Foley, VP of Stryker ENT. Mitch talks about Stryker's presence in the Twin Cities, its ongoing to mission to bring new products while reimagining how ENT care can be delivered, and advice for professionals looking to take their career to new levels.

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