Ready to explore cutting-edge MedTech innovation and its career impact? 

Matt Nelson, CFP®, and Frank Jaskulke, the now former VP of Innovation at Medical Alley, join together to discuss how Medical Alley drives healthcare advancements. Celebrating 40 years in 2024, Medical Alley has led initiatives like the angel investor tax credit and the Medical Device Innovation Consortium, cementing Minnesota as a MedTech hub. Frank shares invaluable insights on Medical Alley’s history, mission, and industry impact for professionals and entrepreneurs.

Key Highlights:

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• Collaborative Ecosystem: How Medical Alley unites medical device companies, hospitals, insurers, and supply chains to foster innovation and public health outcomes
  
• MDIC’s Role: Bringing together FDA scientists and industry experts to enhance product safety, efficacy, and approval processes
  
• Angel Investor Tax Credit: Boosting innovation with a 25% refund on investments in Minnesota-based high-tech startups
  
• Healthcare Digitization: Exploring digital transformation to reduce costs, improve quality, and address rising healthcare expenses
  
• Medical Alley Starts: Supporting entrepreneurs with resources to connect with investors, partners, and talent, accelerating innovation
  
• Career Development: Networking and execution advice for newcomers to enhance career opportunities within Medical Alley
  
• International Expansion: Bringing global innovations to Minnesota to further enhance the state’s MedTech industry
  

Tune in for actionable advice and insights into the factors shaping MedTech innovation and career development.

Resources:

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• Book: The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clay Christensen
  
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Connect with Frank Jaskulke: 

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• LinkedIn: Frank Jaskulke
  
• Website: MedicalAlley.org
  
• The Medical Alley Podcast
  

About Frank Jaskulke: 

As the Vice President of Innovation at Medical Alley, Frank Jaskulke played a crucial role in driving the nonprofit association’s mission to make Minnesota the epicenter of health innovation and care. With a robust background in supporting MedTech startups and fostering industry collaboration, Frank’s leadership has been instrumental in launching initiatives like the Medical Device Innovation Consortium and the angel investor tax credit, significantly impacting the MedTech landscape. Since recording, Frank has moved on from Medical Alley to another opportunity.