Ep 33 - Dr Grace Walker - Diabetes Management: Tautoko Tech’s Patch Pump and Support System
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Good Clinical has teamed up with Te Titoki Mataora, the MedTech Research Translator, to bring you the Te Titoki Mataora Podcast Series. In this episode, Dr. Grace Walker, Co-founder and...
show moreIn this episode, Dr. Grace Walker, Co-founder and Chief Regulatory Officer at Tautoko Technology discusses her work in developing a patch insulin pump with wraparound support and education software to improve diabetes management.
One of Tautoko Technology's main goals is ensuring their device is accessible to all, so that it gets into the hands of those that need it most.
You can find out more about Dr. Grace Walker and Tautoko Technology here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracewalkernz/
Tautoko Technology - LinkedIn
Dr Grace Walker - LinkedIn
Podcast Takeaways:
- Tautoko Tech is developing a patch insulin pump with support software to improve diabetes management.
- The company aims to make the device more accessible by offering the pump for free and charging for the consumables.
- Rural communities face challenges in accessing healthcare, and Tautoko Tech's solution aims to bridge the gap.
- The team is driven by the desire to make a difference and improve the lives of people with diabetes.
- Tautoko Techs plans to raise the funds required to bring their MVP to market.
- They are working on getting regulatory pre-submission ready and filing a patent for their next version, and then will proceed with hotel trials and clinical trials.
00:00 Introducing Grace Walker and Tautoko Technology
01:05 The Problem Tautoko Tech is Solving
03:50 Dr. Grace Walker's Journey and Passion
06:58 The Impact of Diabetes on Rural Communities
13:15 Making Diabetes Care More Accessible
18:45 Discussing the Tautoko Tech Team
20:17 Current Project and Future Plans
22:08 Navigating the Regulatory Pathway
26:50 Considering Biocompatibility and User Experience
29:03 Accuracy and Claims
34:58 Plans for Pitching and Funding
39:10 Advice to Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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