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MedTech Business AcademyBeyond the Ladder: Redefining Leadership and Career Growth in Medtech | Ep 95In this episode of the Women in Medtech series, host Colleen Patterson is joined by Abby Norfleet, Barbara Strain, and special guest Jennifer O’Reilly, Vice President of National Accounts at B. Braun’s Outpatient Division and Board Chair for Corporate Partners at Professional Women in Healthcare (PWH).Together, they unpack the myths of leadership, the invisible labor holding professionals back, and the real steps to building a fulfilling career in medtech. Jennifer shares candid insights from her 25-year journey—from being recruited out of college to leading national accounts and mentoring women through PWH.Key ta...
2025-07-3143 minMedTech Business AcademyAI Supplementing, Not Replacing, Nurses | Ep. 78In this episode of the Women in Medtech Podcast, host Colleen Patterson, guest Deena Brecher (Chief Nursing Officer at Mednition), and co-hosts Abby Norfleet, Barbara Strain, and Stephanie Pitts explore the role of AI in nursing. They discuss how AI tools like Mednition’s Kate support, not replace, nurses by reducing administrative burdens and enhancing decision-making in emergency care. The episode highlights the importance of nurse-first AI and the integration of technology in healthcare.
2024-08-2239 minMedTech Business AcademyUnlocking Authentic Demand: Insights from 'The Heart of InnovationIn this episode of the Women in Medtech Podcast, hosted by Colleen Patterson alongside Barbara Strain and Abby Norfleet, we delve into the book "The Heart of Innovation: A Field Guide for Navigating Authentic Demand." The discussion centers on medtech innovation and the concept of authentic demand, exemplified by products that naturally integrate into daily life. Despite the absence of co-host Stephanie, the team explores the challenges and nuances of identifying true market needs versus superficial wants. The episode underscores the importance of understanding customers' genuine requirements and transforming innovative ideas into indispensable solutions.
2024-06-1234 minMedTech Business AcademyEp. 47 Betting on the Greatness of YourselfEp. 47 Betting on the Greatness of YourselfWelcome everyone to today’s Medtech Business Academy Women in Medtech episode! Colleen Patterson, and Abby Norfleet are joined by founder and CEO of Checkable Medical, Patty Post. Patty Post founded Checkable in 2019 to help families like hers save time and reduce the cost of care through innovative at-home testing kits, to help people make clinical, evidence-based decisions from the comfort of home. With accurate results, easy-to-administer tests, and a mobile app connecting you to telemedicine and prescription providers, individuals and families can now test, diagnose, and get pre...
2023-09-2139 minMedTech Business AcademyEp. 45 - A Conversation with Roddy MedicalListen in to the Medtech Business Academy’s Women in Medtech podcast with hosts Colleen Patterson, Barbara Strain, Abby Norfleet and Stephanie Pitts as they have a conversation with Pat Deno and Lindsey Roddy from Roddy Medical. Pat is the Chief Operating Officer, with over 30 years of experience in Medical Device, Biotech and Pharma and Lindsay is the founder and CEO of Roddy Medical, an organization aiming to improve clinical and patient safety with an innovative new medical device. You may also remember hearing them mentioned in episode 38 of the podcast featuring SONSIEL. Be sure to subscribe!
2023-09-0546 minMedTech Business AcademyEp 33 Bob Rogers & Abby Norfleet of KurinWelcome to today’s episode of the Medtech Business Academy. The Med-TeXperts are joined by two members of the Kurin team, Bob Rogers and Abby Norfleet. They will be reviewing their successes and challenges in bringing a new product to market, as well as the approach that has helped them find success. Let’s go ahead and listen in.
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