About 
Medical Alley

As the world’s foremost network of healthcare organizations, we have an unrivaled ability to create transformation in the health ecosystem.

What drives us

Our mission

To activate and amplify healthcare transformation.

Our vision

Be the epicenter of health innovation and care.

A global network like no other

Medical Alley is the most diverse and influential healthcare network in the world.

Quick Facts

800+ partner organizations

Medical Alley has more than 800 partner organizations in the healthcare industry around the world.

Smithsonian National Museum

Medical Alley is featured in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s “Places of Invention,” exhibit highlighting hotspots of innovation in American history. 

1,500+ start-up connections

Medical Alley Starts offers more than 1,500 connections to start-ups each year—such as investor introductions, supplier referrals, and press exposure.

Biggest names in healthcare

Medical Alley is home to the biggest names in healthcare: Medtronic, Boston Scientific, the Mayo Clinic, UnitedHealth Group, and many more. 

500,000+ employed

In Minnesota alone, the organizations in Medical Alley’s network employ more than 500,000 people. 

Global reach

In 2022, Medical Alley hosted delegations from Austria, Canada, France, Finland, Japan, Nigeria, Senegal, and the United Kingdom.

The Medical Alley team

Our values

Accountability

We are responsible for our decisions. We take ownership of our actions. We deliver quality results that matter.

Trust

We are credible and collaborative partners, working in service to each other and the Medical Alley ecosystem.

Leadership

We are curious and courageous innovators, leading with integrity. We think big.

Gratitude

We are passionate and committed to the difference we can make together. We recognize and celebrate one another.

Our history

Founded by three visionary leaders, Medical Alley has been highlighting healthcare innovation, fostering connections in the healthcare industry, and helping healthcare organizations thrive since 1984. 

Our board of directors

Our board consists of leaders and innovators from the healthcare ecosystem and beyond. Our executive board members are: 

Jodi
Hubler

Chair Emeritus

Gratum Ventures
Board Director

James 
Hereford

Chair 

Amy 
Ronneberg

Secretary

NMDP
Chief Executive Officer

Chris
Landon

Vice Chair 

Natus
Chief Executive Officer

Ann
Ladd

General Counsel

Fredrikson
Shareholder

Angie
Franks

Treasurer

Kalderos
Chief Executive Officer

Scott 
Cundy

Executive Committee Member

Medtronic
Senior Vice President & 
Chief Quality Officer

Tim 
Frischmon

Nominating & Governance Chair

Furst Group
Principal

Roberta
Dressen 

Ex Officio

Medical Alley
President & Chief Executive Officer

J.P. 
Peltier

Executive Committee Member

Piper Sandler, Inc
Global Head of Healthcare

About our partners

Our partner network includes 800+ healthcare-related organizations—from Fortune 100 companies to innovative start-ups.

Foundational partners

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