Come hang with MedTech journalist Kayleen Brown. Every three weeks, she welcomes leaders from across medical devices—engineers, presidents, C-suite executives, investors, and clinical minds—to hear firsthand the stories, choices, and patterns that have shaped some of the most influential careers, teams, and technologies in the industry. The aim is simple: reverse-engineer the making of a MedTech leader and widen the path for who gets to lead.
Women in MedTech With Kayleen Brown
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Come hang with MedTech journalist Kayleen Brown. Every three weeks, she welcomes leaders from across medical devices—engineers, presidents, C-suite executives, investors, and clinical minds—to hear firsthand the stories, choices, and patterns that have shaped some of the most influential careers, teams, and technologies in the industry. The aim is simple: reverse-engineer the making of a MedTech leader and widen the path for who gets to lead.
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May 19, 2026
S2E5 | High-Stakes Decision-Making is an Art – Boston Scientific, Cryosa, Provation
In this special episode of the DeviceTalks Women in MedTech podcast, Host Kayleen Brown brings listeners inside the 6th Women in MedTech Breakfast held May 4 at DeviceTalks Minnesota for a powerful keynote panel on “The Art of High-Stakes Decision-Making.” The conversation features Cat Jennings, SVP and President of Vascular Therapies at Boston Scientific; Laura Stoltenberg, President and CEO of Cryosa; and Marcie DeWalt, Chief Human Resources Officer at Provation. Together, they explore what it really takes to lead through uncertainty. From billion-dollar M&A and clinical trial bets to organizational transformations and personal career pivots, the panelists share candid stories about navigating moments where the pressure is real and the outcomes are uncertain. Throughout the discussion, the leaders examine the balance between data and intuition, the importance of stakeholder alignment, and how to develop the conviction to move forward when there is no "undo" button. Whether managing portfolio strategy at a strategic or navigating the growth of a startup, this episode offers practical frameworks for making decisions that shape companies, careers, and patient care. Kayleen also welcomes Heather Hudnut Page and Archana Desai in-studio to discuss the inspiration behind this year’s theme and how the Women in MedTech Breakfast continues creating space for authentic leadership conversations and community-building across the industry. Thank you to Aptyx for sponsoring the Women in MedTech Breakfast at DeviceTalks Minnesota and supporting these essential industry conversations!! Visit https://www.aptyx.com to learn more. Join us May 27-28th at DeviceTalks Boston for the next Women in MedTech Breakfast featuring Dr. Carla Goulart Peron, Chief Medical Officer for Philips to discuss designing MedTech for reality. https://boston.devicetalks.com/ *** Enjoy this podcast? Follow Women in MedTech with Kayleen Brown on all major podcast players: https://women-in-medtech.castos.com/subscribe + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe
April 14, 2026
S2E4 | Patients Are the Co-Designer — Plexāā’s Gaele Lalahy
In this episode of the DeviceTalks Women in MedTech podcast, Host Kayleen Brown sits down with Gaele Lalahy, Chief Operating Officer at Plexāā, to discuss what it looks like to treat patients as true co-designers, not only in product development, but across the entire pre-surgery experience. Lalahy shares the clinical foundation behind BLOOM⁴³, Plexāā’s wearable, at-home device used the night before breast surgery to increase blood flow and support healing through supraphysiological preconditioning, and explains how Plexāā pairs the device with a holistic app that helps patients feel prepared, informed, and supported before and after surgery. Kayleen also welcomes Tom Salemi, Editorial Director of DeviceTalks, for an in-studio conversation that connects the episode’s theme to the broader MedTech ecosystem, including a look ahead at DeviceTalks Minnesota, May 4 and DeviceTalks Boston, May 27–28. Together, they discuss how listening to the end user shapes better outcomes, better experiences, and better leadership. * Mentioned in the interview * Check out this DeviceTalks Weekly episode featuring Samay's CEO Maria Artunduaga: https://www.devicetalks.com/how-samays-ceo-came-up-with-the-sound-idea-for-a-device-to-battle-copd-win-medtech-innovator/ *** Enjoy this podcast? Follow Women in MedTech with Kayleen Brown on all major podcast players: https://women-in-medtech.castos.com/subscribe + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe
January 13, 2026
S2E3 | Curiosity is a Strategy — Biolinq’s Rebecca Gottlieb
Innovation doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when leaders intentionally design the systems that allow curiosity, experimentation, and good ideas to survive. In this episode of the Women in MedTech podcast, host Kayleen Brown sits down with Dr. Rebecca Gottlieb, VP of Advanced Sensor Technologies at Biolinq, to explore what it really takes to build innovation engines inside regulated MedTech environments. From early clinical work with artificial heart patients, to more than two decades of sensor innovation at Medtronic, to leading advanced biosensing platforms at Biolinq, Rebecca explains why curiosity isn’t just a mindset — it’s a leadership strategy. Kayleen also welcomes Chris Dawson, Head of Biosensing at TTP PLC, to unpack what curiosity looks like in practice: how multidisciplinary teams explore what’s possible, retire risk early, and build systems that support innovation without compromising reliability or regulatory rigor. Thank you to TTP for your support, to learn more visit: https://www.ttp.com. Before you go, make sure to download your complimentary e-books from TTP today! Rethinking Regulatory Compliance - How to turn regulatory demands in MedTech into development strengths Optimising Bluetooth Connectivity in Implantable Medical Devices Automated Biosensor Testing for the Development of Continuous Health Monitors *** Enjoy this podcast? Follow Women in MedTech with Kayleen Brown on all major podcast players:https://women-in-medtech.castos.com/subscribe Follow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DeviceTalks Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)?Follow us at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe
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