The Power Curve with Holly Scott: Recent Episodes
Holly Scott
I recently had a discussion with Jay Srinivasan, the CEO of Truvian. Truvian is revolutionizing blood testing by developing an automated, accurate analysis of lab testing in a simplified, benchtop system. During our recent conversation on The Power Curve Podcast, Jay spoke about his passion for Truvian's future and its role in the globalization of healthcare.
In a recent conversation, Anne Morrissey, the CEO of May Health, discussed her passion for women's health and her commitment to addressing issues related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) through technology. PCOS is a common condition that affects about 1 in 10 women and can impact menstruation, fertility, and long-term health, including diabetes and heart disease. Tune in as we learn more about Anne's journey and the innovative solutions that May Health is developing to improve women's health.
Nina Goodheart, Senior VP and President, Structural Heart & Aortic at Medtronic, emphasized the importance of cultivating mentors in one's career journey. She stressed the need for humility, building relationships with mentors, and extending help to others.
As someone in the engineering field, it can feel natural to desire predictability and linear progress. However, anyone working in medical innovation knows that this is far from the reality. Tracy MacNeal, the CEO of Materna Medical, shared her insights on this topic during our recent conversation.
I recently had a discussion with Tal Wenderow, co-founder of Corindus Vascular Robotics (CVRS). He talked about the difficulties he faced during a career transition. Tal was building his team and developing clinical plans for the US when a new CEO, David Handler, was brought in after the Series B. Although this was a challenging time for Tal, he learned some valuable career lessons from this experience. His relationship with David taught him how to listen and understand the product and customer needs. Be sure to tune in and listen to how these skills proved to be invaluable for his career growth.
In our recent chat on The Power Curve, Kaile Zagger, CEO of Infinant Health, shared how the key to building transformational companies is to bring in individuals together that are the best and the brightest. Take a team of "Mustangs with incredible amounts of intelligence" and her job is to get this team to "row together" and create the environment of scale.
Kudos for prior successes Kaile, thanks for sharing time in our discussion.
In a recent discussion with Jonathan Berent, CEO of NextSense, Inc, we discussed how his leadership has evolved, much due to his ongoing practice in mindfulness.
He shares mindfulness hones two skills critical to success as a leader- Equanimity and compassion. Both of these traits are core to his leadership style, and much of why NextSense is able to attract and build a world class team.
As you drive your career over your lifetime, stay close to your personal growth as an individual through mind, body and spirit. These strengths will empower you professionally, and inspire those around you in their own path.
NextSense is an emerging technology company harnessing the power of Brain Health, one to watch for those interested in #healthtech startups of tremendous potential.
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Often those most interested in challenge of a startup are held hostage by "known" vs. the "unknown". As one manages a dynamic career over a lifetime, the earlier in career you save, plan, and prepare for opportunity, the more likely you will be able to make the move.
In a recent podcast with Carrie Ivers Reeuwijk, CEO of Clairity, Inc., we discussed how her commitment to her career meant ensuring she was able to take the measured risks when they presented themselves. This is not always the case for individuals who are saddled with the responsibility of life.
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In our recent podcast, Lori Chmura, CEO of Soundbite Medical Solutions Inc., discussed a lesson learned about authenticity in leadership. One of the hardest lessons she learned was not everyone will embrace what you are building. Making a decision early if someone is not in the right role demonstrates a higher level of influential leadership, and that right role may not be on your team at all. If this comes from a place of "pure intention" and "love", this can be in best interest of all involved.
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Those put in managerial positions in a business are often there based on their individual performance. In many organizations, promoting to lead a team is the only established way to validate good work. This can be challenging though, as some who are strong individual contributors, fall down when they have to educate, motivate, or put others before themselves.
In a recent podcast with Bud Reeves, CEO of IPM Chirana, we discussed how the responsibility of leadership involves putting the needs of the team first. Empowering your team, knowing that part of this experience will involve making mistakes, is on of the most important aspects of mentorship.
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"Every tragedy has the potential to hide a miracle".
Healthcare providers like Louis M. Profeta MD, an emergency room physician, speaker, and prolific writer, experience the mosaic that is our emergency room on a daily basis. Their career choice serves all of us, from the drug addicts to billionaires, wherever they are in that moment in their life.
As a recent guest on The Power Curve Podcast, Dr. Profeta shared how his experience allows him a window into every facet of society. This pulse on humanity offers insight for all of us as we navigate our daily challenges, personally, professionally, and spiritually.
Highly recommend giving a listen to the whole podcast in comments, as well as checking out Dr. Profeta's writings and Ted Talk. Thank you Louis M. Profeta MD for the reminder to look for the power of miracles, everywhere.. everyday.
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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jill Binney, commercialization leader at Activ Surgical recently. Jill and I discussed the exciting times at Activ, as well as her unique road in her career.
Activ Surgical's recent FDA approval has accelerated the momentum towards providing better surgical outcomes, everywhere, anywhere.
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Scott B., Chief Commercialization Officer at CorVista® Health, and I had an energizing discussion recently covering everything from the state of the HealthTech market, his excitement about CorVista's future, leadership, mentorship, and life balance.
One of my favorite takeaways was his workout playlist.. it all comes back to old school hip hop :)
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I had the pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable Brittany Bradrick, COO and CFO of ViaCyte, where we discussed her unique role and experience. Brittany shares two truths that have helped shape her as an executive- Resilience in the face of change, and leadership is action, not a title.
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In a recent episode of The Power Curve, David McCullough, CEO of Enterin Inc. discusses the "unsung mentors" he has had in his life, and its impact on his ability to navigate challenges. Even when a relationship is not a defined "mentorship", we learn daily from observing the struggles of others before us and observing the outcomes.
This is a good reminder that we all have the opportunity to mentor others everyday through our deeds. Leading by example, and observing those who inspire you, is a tremendous source of empowerment. As you drive your career over your lifetime, give yourself exposure to leaders you respect and want to emulate.
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In a recent chat with Marinela Gombosev, CEO of Evoke Neuroscience, she shared what early days in project management taught her that proved invaluable as she grew in her career. Getting things done, flexing the "Done Gene", is an important reminder that pulling together resources to bring projects to conclusion is top priority. It is more challenging when the leading is through influence, and not through a direct report relationship. Mastery of this skill is invaluable as you grow in career, although getting your kids on board is a different story all together.
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This was fun. Anjana Harve, the Chief Information Officer at Fresenius Medical Care North America, shared many gold nuggets of her career development in our recent podcast together. In this clip, she shares how her early years consulting at Arthur Andersen & Co. laid a foundation of leadership through influence and problem solving across multidisciplinary teams.
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I had a fascinating discussion with Dr. Robert Greenberg, Executive Chairman of the Alfred Mann Foundation, an organization committed to addressing challenging unmet clinical needs based on substantial work of the late Alfred E. Mann. Alfred is known as a medical device icon- founding 17 companies including Pacesetter, which became the Cardiac Rhythm Management division of St. Jude Medical.
Bob chose to leave practicing medicine and a strong career with the FDA to move cross country under Alfred Mann's leadership. One of the many reasons he shared was Al's dedication to solving hard problems. If there is a remote possibility, go back to first principles and work at it again.
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On a recent episode of the Power Curve Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with accomplished Chief Technology Officer Tom Calef about his career and decisions made along the path. He shared how he blended his early interests into his academic foundation, and how his parents influenced his passion in its infancy.
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I had an opportunity to sit down with Lisa Wipperman Heine recently and discuss why her early experience in a customer facing roles gave her a deeper appreciation for the unmet need in the patient. Starting her career in research, then a move to customer service and sales, gave her a deeper understanding of "Why", which she has carried with her to executive, c-suite, and board level opportunities.
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In our recent #powercurvepodcast together, J. Greg Davis explains the value of the cross functional experience he gained along his career path, but not without a few sleepless nights. Going from leadership to field clinical representative gave him tremendous tools as a future business leader, but at the time, made him wonder if he had made the right move.
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I had the pleasure of chatting with Marie O'Malley recently regarding her tenure at Medtronic and how she has been challenged tremendously, albeit at one organization. The adage that you must move from company to company to grow is not universally true. As you drive your career over your lifetime, professional development is a result of your actions, your mindset, mentorship and your environment.
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