See more so you can be more in this new DeviceTalks web series.
It’s 2007 and I’m lost in a sea of shoulder-to-shoulder blue and black suits, nearly lifting out of my seat to try and see the stage over row after row of people, all easily a foot taller than me. It was my sixth medical device conference that year, and I was there to learn from the most experienced, most successful, and most influential members of the medical device community.
But I couldn’t see.
It wasn’t just that I couldn’t see the stage. It was what I should have seen but didn’t: me.
Nearly 30 panel sessions into my new career, and I never once saw myself on that stage. Not until Amy Belt Raimundo (then a VP at Advanced Technology Ventures) took center stage — or, more accurately, owned center stage.
Until that moment, I never realized the true weight of the saying, “You can’t be what you can’t see.”
It’s been my personal mission since then to create opportunities for the next generation of medical device insiders to see more so they can be more, and we can do more. Together. And now, more than a decade and a half later, I get to take the biggest step toward that goal yet.
This fall, DeviceTalks is launching the newest series from the DeviceTalks Streaming Network: MedtechWOMEN Talks.
The partnership support’s MedtechWOMEN’s “commitment to elevating and advocating for underrepresented medtech leaders,” Kozuma said.
“MedtechWOMEN’s vision is a future where medtech leaders represent the diversity of our served populations,” she said. “We need to bring diverse leaders and decision makers to the table to pave the way for a more inclusive future with better access to quality healthcare and improvements in diagnosis, treatments and outcomes.”
MedtechWOMEN Talks promises to help viewers navigate the medical device product development cycle through real-world stories, lessons learned, and best practices from top senior medtech executives from companies like Medtronic and ZimVie who specialize in each stage. It’s an opportunity to get expert advice directly from the changemakers.
Kozuma envisions the series as a platform for “authentic, inspiring, actionable conversations about the future of our industry.”
But it’s not just about knowledge; it’s about representation. The series ensures a diverse ensemble of voices, reflecting the rich tapestry of the medtech community. Kozuma hopes that “this series will inspire medtech professionals to look outside of their usual circle of influence when innovating, collaborating, and hiring.”
For those eager to be a part of this multifaceted and timely dialogue, our door is always open. Reach out to me, Kayleen Brown, at [email protected] or connect with me on LinkedIn or Twitter/X (@MTechMillennial), or DeviceTalks Editorial Director Tom Salemi to find the best way to contribute or participate. Follow DeviceTalks on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube, and every major podcast platform to stay in the loop and get access to the series once we’re live.
As we gear up for the series debut this November, our mission remains clear: to ensure that every member, contributor, and enthusiast in medtech finds representation, inspiration, and a path forward.
