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. 

Calling all startups and investors! Join us for Tap the Cash on November 13th, hosted at Padilla in Minneapolis. This event is your prime opportunity to connect with fellow medtech entrepreneurs and investors from the Medical Alley community. Sponsored by NAMSA, Cooley LLP, and Gamut One Studios, Tap the Cash offers a unique chance to network, exchange ideas, and learn from others in a relaxed, pitch-free environment. Additionally, Gamut One Studios will be onsite offering complimentary headshots for all attendees. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gGTX6s79

At our annual Summit, we convene thought leaders, community partners, and innovators to fast-track ideas that shift the paradigm and transform health. The 2025 Summit will feature keynote speaker Chad Foster, a pioneering executive who, despite losing his eyesight as a young adult, became the first to develop CRM software for the visually impaired and has driven billion-dollar growth strategies. Chad’s story of how he transformed his own life will prompt us, as leaders, to reflect on our readiness for change and transformation. The Summit will address driving forces for change in our ecosystem, the impact of AI, how to optimize the workforce, and more. It will be a day of reflection, inspiration, and growth as we work together to activate and amplify healthcare transformation. Don’t miss your chance to be part of these game-changing conversations on February 6, 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/e_8FPm_W

Medical Alley is proud to renew our partnership with MTPConnect — Australia’s life science innovation accelerator — to foster greater collaboration, accelerate health technology innovation, and open new pathways for growth in both the U.S. and Australian healthcare markets. An updated Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the 2024 MedTech Conference in Toronto by Medical Alley President and CEO Roberta Antoine D. and MTPConnect CEO Stuart Dignam. “Medical Alley’s history with Australia dates back to the development of the pacemaker,” Dressen said. “This reaffirmed relationship sets the stage for enhanced collaboration between Australia and the Minnesota ecosystem for the development of new medical products to help patients live better, longer.” At the heart of this partnership is a shared commitment to helping health innovators bring life-saving technologies to patients faster and more effectively. We look forward to continued collaboration with MTPConnect and the Australian medtech community to advance global health solutions! Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/gi_23HbK

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