A passion for product realization and over 30 years of experience within the medical device and life science industries. Encompassing successful early stage companies through to leadership roles at leading medical device organizations. With an enthusiasm for product innovation and development combined with a clear understanding of the quality and regulatory environments. Currently using this broad background with IntuiTap Medical an early stage company developing and commercializing a novel device to assist with spinal punctures. Geoff is a Board Member of MD Angels, the largest physician-based angel investment group in the Midwest and actively involved in the Chicago Life Science ecosystem as a Chicago Innovation Mentor.
Geoff Hutchins has been a guest on 1 episode.
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From Formula 1 to Medtech: Geoff Hutchins from IntuiTap Medical
December 9th, 2025 | Season 2 | 43 mins 42 secs
In this episode, DeAndre Harakas and Grant Chapman sit down with Geoff Hutchins, VP of Operations at IntuiTap Medical, to discuss how the company developed the first FDA-cleared device for imaging and localizing lumbar puncture sites. Geoff shares insights from 30+ years across Formula 1 engineering, large medtech corporations, and early-stage startups, offering a masterclass on navigating concept development, De Novo submissions, design controls, clinical risk, and value-based care. This conversation breaks down the real challenges of building a medical device company from aligning teams around the true clinical problem to raising capital, mitigating risk, planning milestones, and managing technical and organizational complexity.