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#433: ICYMI (In Case You Missed It!) Climbing the Medtech Ladder - How to Get to the Top

Global Medical Device Podcast · 17 Nov 2025 · 1h 10m · Episode 433

What this episode covers

Elena Kyria, CEO of Elemed, discusses career strategies for medtech professionals, outlining three distinct paths: leadership, expert, and generalist. She emphasizes the importance of defining personal success, leveraging strengths through tools like Working Genius, and mastering communication skills to bridge technical details with business value. Kyria also highlights the critical role of networking, personal branding on LinkedIn, and the realities of freelancing in a fluctuating market.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Elemed, Greenlight Guru, Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, Google, Metronic, Emia
Tools
Working Genius, SolidWorks, Ancestor
Also
Raps Convergence, MDR, IVDR, FAA, Elrod's Miracle Morning, Racing in the Rain

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