Medical Alley

Last night during the vice presidential debate, Governor Tim Walz highlighted Medical Alley as one of the leaders of healthcare in Minnesota. We are proud to represent a network of more than?800?health and technology?organizations worldwide.?The incredible dedication of our partners makes Minnesota a world-leader in healthcare innovation and a destination for cutting-edge patient care.?? ? As we advance our mission to activate and amplify healthcare transformation, Medical Alley will continue?its non-partisan approach of working with elected officials on both sides of the aisle to?shape?solutions to improve access, promote?quality, and provide affordable?healthcare on behalf of public health.?

Tap the Cash is next month!?If you're a startup or investor looking to connect with others in the Medical Alley community, sign up for our upcoming November 13th?networking event at Padilla. Sponsored by NAMSA and Cooley LLP,?Tap the Cash offers a unique chance to network, exchange ideas, and learn from others in a relaxed, pitch-free environment. Learn more and secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gGTX6s79

Medical Alley will be attending MD&M Minneapolis next week, and we’d love to connect with you. Visit us at Booth # 3839 to meet our team and learn more about our latest initiatives. ? Additionally, we invite you to the Taiwan Pavilion (# 3737) on October 16th?from 2-5 PM for the Symposium for Matchmaking between Taiwan and Medical Alley. Associate Director of Communications, Ben Wagner, will be presenting on Innovation in Biotechnology Development in Minnesota, followed by a 'Matchmaking and Coffee Break'—a great opportunity to foster connections between Taiwanese companies and Medical Alley members. ? We look forward to seeing you there! #ADMMinn

Don’t miss the chance to hear from?Mickayla Zinsli Rosard?during tomorrow's?Medical Alley Starts: Ask Me Anything (AMA)?virtual discussion! Mickayla is Partner at Groove Capital, a pre-seed venture fund and angel network focused on Minnesota companies. She also serves as a Fellow at Forge North, leading their statewide initiative to engage more angels, especially women and underrepresented investors The goal of the AMA series is to provide you with an inside perspective that can help you raise capital, land new customers, and be a more successful venture. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gAEvsCXc

Lisa Erickson, President & CEO of Medica, has taken a unique path to healthcare leadership, with experience at General Mills, Best Buy, and Optum. In this week's 'For the Record' interview, Lisa?discusses Medica’s mission-driven focus, the importance of building trusted relationships, and the company’s impact through community engagement. She also offers advice to aspiring healthcare leaders: 'If you stay focused on who you serve, everything else becomes clear and your priorities fall into place.' Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gN7WE5XZ

Join us on November 13th for Tap the Cash, an exclusive networking event at Padilla in Minneapolis, sponsored by NAMSA and Cooley LLP. This unique gathering brings together MedTech entrepreneurs and investors from across Medical Alley for an evening of meaningful conversations and connections. There will be no pitches or formal program. Just a relaxed atmosphere for exchanging ideas and sparking potential collaborations. Don’t miss the chance to connect with some of the brightest minds in MedTech! ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gGTX6s79

In this week’s episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, presented by?MentorMate, host?Ben Wagner?looks into the future of 3D-printed healthcare with?Amy Alexander, Unit Head, Mechanical Development & Applied Computational Engineering at?Mayo Clinic. From custom prosthetics and implants to sharpening the accuracy of medical devices, 3D-printed technology is (literally) reshaping the landscape of healthcare. Amy shares her expertise on the subject, spanning AI, XR, and more, and explains how 3D printing represents a beautiful intersection of art, science, medicine, and technology. Listen here, or find us on all major podcast platforms:?https://lnkd.in/gyP8fEb2 Amy is also a keynote speaker at the upcoming?Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis?event. Learn more about her October 17th session, 'Printing a Healthier Tomorrow: How 3D Technology is Shaping the Future of Medicine,' here: https://lnkd.in/gVqsBpap

Our next Medical Alley Starts: Ask Me Anything (AMA) virtual discussion is just one week away! Join?us on October 10th to hear from Mickayla Zinsli Rosard, Partner at Groove Capital,?a pre-seed venture fund and angel network focused on Minnesota companies. Mickayla also serves as a Fellow at Forge North, leading their statewide initiative to engage more angels, especially women and underrepresented investors.?Additionally, Mickayla is a columnist at Twin Cities Business Magazine, writing on early-stage investing. The goal of each AMA is to provide you with an inside perspective that can help you raise capital, land new customers, and be a more successful venture. Learn more & sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gAEvsCXc

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday morning for Women in Health Leadership, presented by?U.S. Bank, and to our incredible guest speaker,?Cindy Kent.? ? This event wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors,?U.S. Bank?and?IQVIA MedTech, and the amazing community who attended! Thank you for your partnership. ? Cindy shared several powerful insights:? ???Cultivate experimentation in your career to discover what you love—and learn along the way ???Both mentorship and sponsorship are key—build relationships, be visible, and demonstrate your talent ????Your self ministry is your first ministry—self-care is not selfish ???Give only the best your 'Yes'—reserve your time for what truly matters to you ? Don't miss our final in-person events of 2024: 'Tap the Cash' in November and 'Alley Chats' in December! Visit our events page to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYx3CSPa

Meet the Medical Alley team headed to The MedTech Conference 2024! We are excited to connect with the medtech community from October 15-17 in Toronto. Join us at Booth 525 to learn how Medical Alley is driving healthcare innovation and collaboration across the industry. Whether you want to discuss insights, explore partnerships, or simply say hello, we’d love to connect! ???Want to schedule a conversation? Reach out to one of our tagged team members in this post (Filip Kostal, Dawes Sutton, Anette Lillegard, Peter Glessing). See you in Canada! ? #MedTechCon #MTC24