We believe that Good Design is Good for Healthcare.
medDesign is the culmination of years of collaboration between our team, UNC Health, and the larger community of medical innovators. The goal was to create a curriculum that uses Design Thinking to empower medical innovators with the tools needed to bring transformative solutions to healthcare’s greatest problems.
Here on this podcast, we know that the path of each medical innovator is often very different. We are here to highlight the stories of Medtech Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Innovators that inspire us.
Healthcare Innovation: How University Hospitals Stays Ahead with David Sylvan
In this episode of the medDesign podcast, David Sylvan, Chief Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing Officer at University Hospitals, shares how one of the nation’s top healthcare systems drives innovation at scale.🔹 Key Topics Covered:✅ Blending strategy, innovation, and marketing to accelerate impact✅ The Vivid Vision framework—predicting the future of medicine✅ How AI and smart tech are helping solve the nursing shortage✅ The role of human-centered AI in improving patient care✅ Scaling hospital innovation from patents to real-world solutions✅ Advice for aspiring medical entrepreneurs and innovatorsAs a Becker’s Hospital Review Trailblazing Chief Innovation Officer, David offers a behind-the-scenes look at how healthcare leaders stay ahead of emerging trends and build future-ready hospital systems.📌 Watch now to learn how innovation is reshaping the future of healthcare!🔗 Follow David Sylvan & University Hospitals:https://ventures.uhhospitals.org/submissions/
21 Jan 2025
From Exit to Impact: Dave Ferrera on Leading MedTech Ventures
Welcome to the MedDesign Podcast! In this intriguing episode, host Ty Hagler talks with Dave Ferrera, a seasoned medtech entrepreneur and founder of RC Medical, a groundbreaking venture studio. Dave shares insights on the venture studio model, starting from concept to commercialization and financing. He discusses how his studio operates, the importance of raising capital, and the value of forming strong partnerships. Dave also details his journey in the medtech industry, including his exits and current ventures, while offering wisdom from his book 'Innovation and Translation'. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned innovator, this episode is packed with practical advice and compelling stories that highlight the challenges and triumphs of medical innovation.
Books Mentioned:
Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff
Flip the Script by Oren Klaff
Innovation and Translation by Dave Ferrera
Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki
Follow Dave Ferrera on LinkedIn for more insights and updates:
linkedin.com/in/daveferrera
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00:00 Introduction to Venture Studios
01:04 Welcome to MedDesign Podcast
02:00 Dave Ferrara's Journey in MedTech
02:55 Understanding the Venture Studio Model
04:10 Building and Financing Companies
09:49 The Importance of a Strong Team
16:39 Insights from Dave's Book
17:16 Pitching and Raising Capital
21:08 Lessons from Theranos and Leadership
31:27 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
19 Dec 2024
Secrets of University Tech Transfer: Navigating IP and Innovation with Jonathan Rosen
Ty Hagler sits down with Jonathan Rosen, a veteran in biomedical engineering, to explore the intersection of academia, technology transfer, and commercializing life-changing medical technologies, offering insights on navigating IP and innovation for impactful solutions.
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