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 2023, Medical Alley hosted delegations from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France, Japan, Netherlands, and Norway.

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: 

Responsibilities of the board 

Our board is instrumental in setting the direction for Medical Alley — always advancing the mandate of our mission: to activate and amplify healthcare transformation. Additionally, the board provides strong ethical, legal, and financial governance.

Executive committee

Scott 
Cundy

Executive Committee Member

SVP, Chief Quality, Development, and Innovation Officer

Roberta 
Dressen

Executive Committee Member

President & Chief Executive Officer

Angie 
Franks

Treasurer

Chief Executive Officer

Tim 
Frischmon

Nominating & Governance Chair

Principal

James 
Hereford

Chair Emeritus

President & Chief Executive Officer

Jodi 
Hubler

Executive Committee Member

Gratum Ventures

Board Director

Chris 
Landon

Chair

Chief Executive Officer

J.P. 
Peltier

Executive Committee Member

Global Head of Healthcare

Amy 
Ronnenberg

Secretary

Chief Executive Officer

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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