MedTech Snapshot Podcast

In this two-part MedTech Snapshot, Jeff Kasalko, VP of R&D, shares insights for MedTech leaders on speeding up product development and advancing their careers. Part 1 covers strategies to fast-track Class II 510(k) devices, including partnering early with clinicians, focusing on core design risks, and planning for design for manufacturing. Part 2 explores pivotal career moments, showing how taking calculated risks and stepping outside comfort zones helped Jeff grow from hands-on roles to leadership positions. These conversations offer practical lessons in both technical execution and career growth for anyone navigating the challenges of MedTech innovation and leadership.

Explore the journey of Medtech startups from the perspective of an industry leader. In this series of Medtech Snapshot interviews, Travis Smith sits down with Andrew Ortega-Verdaguer, CEO of IntelVasc Inc., to discuss everything from transitioning out of large organizations to building the right team and creating innovative solutions where most companies fail. Watch each segment to gain insights that can guide your own startup journey.