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219. The Legend Manny Villafaña, Founder, Chairman, & CEO of Medical 21, Inc.

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219. The Legend Manny Villafaña, Founder, Chairman, & CEO of Medical 21, Inc.
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00:00 Introduction to Manny Villafaña’s Journey

02:52 Early Life and Challenges in the South Bronx

05:48 Career Beginnings at Medtronic

09:10 Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur

12:04 Innovating Pacemaker Technology

14:59 The St. Jude Valve and Its Impact

18:09 Overcoming Challenges in Heart Valve Development

21:09 The Role of Collaboration in Medical Innovation

24:03 Negotiating Success and Strategic Partnerships

38:37 Negotiating the Future of Medical 21

41:07 The Market Potential of Artificial Grafts

44:07 Lessons from the Past: Entrepreneurial Insights

46:29 The Creed of the Entrepreneur

49:25 Iterative Innovation in Medical Devices

53:00 Pioneering New Paths in Medical Technology

56:44 The Unique Approach of Medical 21

01:01:21 Funding and Future Prospects for Medical 21

01:07:07 The Road Ahead: Clinical Trials and Market Strategy

01:11:03 Advice for Aspiring Med Tech Entrepreneurs

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