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The Sunday ShowTowards Resilience: A Conversation with Kate Starbird About the Future of Online Elections DiscourseKate Starbird is a professor in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering and director of the Emerging Capacities of Mass Participation Laboratory at the University of Washington, and co-founder of the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public. Justin Hendrix interviewed her about her team’s ongoing efforts to study online rumors, including during the 2024 US election; the differences between the left and right media ecosystems in the US; and how she believes the research field is changing. 2024-12-0833 min
RISE InsideWho is RISE® Robotics with Hiten SonpalJoin host Justin Starbird on this episode of the RISE™Inside Podcast as he sits down with Hiten Sonpal, the newly appointed CEO of RISE® Robotics. Dive into Hiten’s fascinating journey from a computer engineer to a seasoned leader in robotics and automation, with pivotal roles at Electric Sheep Robotics, Mowbot, and iRobot.
Hiten shares his vision for RISE, emphasizing innovation, team empowerment, and a bold strategy to replace hydraulic systems with RISE groundbreaking belt technology, Beltdraulic™. Discover the exciting initiatives Hiten is spearheading, including a unique innovation time carve-out for employees and strategic projects aimed at quick market impact...2024-07-3117 min
Digitally TransformedUnlocking Cybersecurity Excellence: A Deep Dive into Zero Trust and AI IntegrationDive deep into the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity with Justin Starbird and Jeff Wilhelm, CEO of Infused Innovations, in the latest episode of Digitally Transformed. In this engaging conversation, they unravel the complexities of cybersecurity awareness, focusing on the significance of the zero trust framework and its intersection with cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies.In this episode, you'll gain valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity. Jeff Wilhelm provides expert perspectives on how organizations, regardless of their size, can enhance their security postures. Discover the pivotal shift from traditional security models to the groundbreaking zero trust framework. Understand...2023-10-1132 min
Digitally TransformedExplore the Future of Technology, Security, and Innovation with CEO Jeff WilhelmWelcome to another exciting episode of Digitally Transformed, the podcast powered by Infused Innovations. Join host Justin Starbird as he sits down with the CEO of Infused Innovations, Jeff Wilhelm, to dive deep into the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, security, and innovation.In this thought-provoking podcast, Justin and Jeff cover a wide array of topics, from the challenges faced by businesses as they navigate through budgeting and planning in a fast-paced digital world to the innovative possibilities that technologies like AI and ChatGPT bring to the table.Discover how businesses are redefining their strategies for...2023-10-1127 min
RISE InsideInside|>RISE™ - Toomas SeppMIT-educated engineer, co-founder of RISE™Robotics, and current VP of Engineering Toomas Sepp joins host Justin Starbird.
Toomas has been a part of the company's evolution from its initial exoskeleton concept to the recent launch of its first commercial product in partnership with Anthony Liftgates, the ReGEN RAILTRAC with RISE™Inside.
"It's been an exciting journey over the years, constantly trying to find what RISE™'s place is in the marketplace. We have a pretty coherent and compelling story on the technology front, but it's just as exciting now to see how we fit that technology into the value chain.
To hea...2023-01-1935 min
RISE InsideInside|>RISE™ - Nolan HobartNolan Hobart, Mechanical Engineer at RISE™Robotics, joins host Justin Starbird on the latest episode of Inside RISE™.
For Nolan, RISE™ has provided him with an opportunity to build a solid technical base as well as an opportunity to work in the green space.
"Boarding the rocket ship, 30 seconds before blast off," as he describes it, Nolan joined the founders in testing and designing their alpha cylinder, a demo unit for a relationship they were chasing with Anthony Liftgates. In his current position, Nolan assumes much of the technical responsibilities as an essential member of the Liftgate team.
To hear more a...2023-01-0535 min
RISE InsideInside|>RISE™ - Erika MurrayErika Murray - Mechanical Engineer and Engineering Project Manager at RISE™Robotics, joins host Justin Starbird on the latest episode in our series highlighting the great people that make RISE™ unique.
With a combined Mechanical Engineering and Experience Design major from Northeastern University, Erika joined the RISE™ team with a vision centered on people and their experiences to drive design, processes, environments, and strategies.
Following her passion for sustainability to RISE™ also makes her days very fulfilling and proud to work at RISE™.
To hear more about Erika's journey, her vision for success, and her work at RISE™, listen to the podcast!2022-12-0816 min
IdentifyAutomatic Vehicle Identification with Manuel HaertleOn the latest episode of The Identify Podcast, Manuel Haertle, Senior Product Manager for FEIG Electronics, joins host Justin Starbird to talk about Automatic Vehicle Identification.
Manuel is based in Germany and has been at FEIG for 15 years. His roles have changed over the years, but now he is responsible for product management in the market of vehicle access control.
Manuel and Justin take a deep dive into AVI (Automatic Vehicle Identification) and Manuel explains that long-range or wide-range identification systems work best to identify a vehicle. AVI has benefits such as convenience, reliability, and security.
Because the technology works...2022-11-3027 min
InspectationsLike Having a Team of Experts Down the HallOn the latest episode of The Inspectations Podcast, Debbie Greenway of FEIG Electronics joins host Justin Starbird to talk about her role at FEIG Electronics, their exciting technology, and how The Aebli Group helps get their story out for the world to hear.
Debbie is the Executive Vice President of FEIG Electronics, Inc., the United States division of Feig Electronics, a German company that designs and manufactures RFID products and payment products.
"We want people to know that FEIG is not a beginner in this space. We're not a small company. We have the expertise and experience to help solve...2022-11-1723 min
RISE InsideThe Engine's Role in the Small Business Startup Ecosystem with Reed SturtevantThe Engine, a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by MIT, aims to support and accelerate the development of companies and innovations that improve the world through science and technology.
Reed Sturtevant, General Partner at The Engine, joins host Justin Starbird on the RISE™Inside podcast to discuss the company's mission and how they are supporting the small business ecosystem for the most promising teams and breakthrough inventions solving some of today's most pressing concerns.2022-11-0829 min
InspectationsThe Importance of Cybersecurity with Greg EdwardsOn the latest episode of The Inspectations Podcast, Greg Edwards, CEO of Canauri, formerly CryptoStopper, joins Justin Starbird to discuss cybersecurity, a crucial topic in today's business climate.
Greg shares how to protect yourself with what he calls good business hygiene. "It's ensuring that you understand your technology assets and that those assets are all current and up to date with security patching."
Listen as Justin and Greg talk about ransomware, the damage it can cause, how to prevent it, and most importantly, how to have the best "disaster recovery" plan and much more!2022-10-1926 min
InspectationsEnabling Irish start-ups to go Furthr, faster. The Furthr FestivalRecently, Conor Carmody, from the Furthr Festival, sat down with Justin Starbird on an episode of The Inspectations Podcast to talk about the organization, mission, and work of Furthr.
Since 1988, the Furthr Organization has worked to be a resource to support the entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Ireland. Today Furthr has continued to empower ambitious entrepreneurs across the island to start and scale new businesses by providing the funding, support, and accelerator programs necessary to advance their ideas.
On Oct 21, 2022 at the Dublin, Ireland Convention Centre, 1,600 people will be in the same room to share their story. What is...2022-10-1331 min
RISE InsideWe RISE™ - Seeing New Possibilities with eSight EyewearHost, Justin Starbird is joined by special guests Roland Mattern, Director of Marketing for eSight Eyewear, and Gary Foster, advocate, former employee, and user of eSight Eyewear, to talk about eSight technology and the impact that interventions can have on improving people's vision and lives.
At its core, eSight is the most versatile and advanced all-in-one device for people with visual impairments, designed to move seamlessly with the wearer through daily life.2022-10-1141 min
RISE InsideWe RISE™ with Molly PasleyIn the most recent episode of RISE™Inside, Molly Pasley, Assistant Professor of Special Education at Northern Illinois University in the Visual Disabilities Program, sat down with host Justin Starbird to discuss ways in which all employers can shift their mindset, recognize disability bias and discrimination, and create inclusive environments specifically surrounding visual impairments.
Through her teaching and research, Molly has recognized a common underlying fear of workplace discrimination surrounding "coming out blind."
Past episodes of the RISE™Inside podcast have shed light on and highlighted how RISE™Robotics and its team members have flourished as a result of inclusive practi...2022-10-0425 min
RISE InsideInside|>RISE™ - Kyle Dell'AquilaKyle Dell'Aquila, Creative Director for RISE™, joins host Justin Starbird for our very first Inside|>RISE™ employee spotlight. Kyle's creative vision, artistic abilities, and infectious sense of wonder and fun inspire the RISE™ Team every day. We're thrilled to have him as a visionary leader of RISE™. To hear about the origin of his inspirations and what his vision is, listen and learn more about Kyle on the Inside|>RISE™ podcast.2022-08-2528 min
InspectationsChoosing the right video production partner“The unique thing about video is that it's a multi-sensory experience that really enables you to provide an emotional context for the content you're delivering,” shares Rebecca Read on the most recent episode of The Inspectations Podcast.
Rebecca Read, "Boss Lady" for Benchmark Multimedia, joins CEO of The Aebli Group, Justin Starbird, to talk about how the right production partner will build a relationship and form a partnership with you so that they can really, truly understand what your business is about and help you communicate your message.
The secret: It's about listening. That's what it really comes down to. You...2022-08-1924 min
RISE InsideWe RISE™ with Rosa HendersonExecutive Assistant to the Chief Product Officer, Ken Gray, Rosa Henderson joins Justin Starbird to share her journey of how RISE™ saw beyond her disability to the qualities and skills that add so much to the team.
Born visually impaired, when Rosa attempted to enter the workforce, as most teenagers do, it was very challenging when it came to disclosing a difficulty or a disability. Rosa found that oftentimes, the employer could be very close-minded because of their lack of education and awareness of disability and differences.
Rosa shares her best advice for potential employers when interviewing candidates, "Let people sh...2022-07-1924 min
InspectationsPodcasting & Story TellingOn the most recent episode of The Inspectations Podcast, Matt Boutwell, aka "Matty B" joins Justin Starbird to talk about the rise of podcasts, story telling, and controlling your own narrative.
Matt likens story telling and podcasts to Special Teams on the football field. "Every business has its own sort of special teams - members coming together to perform specialized duties to "win the game." This may include a media and content department working hard to get the voice and message of their business out into the world."
Listen as Matt and Justin also talk about how they got their...2022-07-1230 min
IdentifyIs UHF replacing HF?Klaus Schoeke joins host Justin Starbird on the first Episode of The Identify Podcast. As the Vice President of Technical Sakes for Feig Electronics, Klaus is more of a consultant than a sales representative.
Klaus and Justin talk through the controversial topic of Ultra High Frequency devices replacing High Frequency devices. It really boils down to use cases.
Listen as Justin & Klaus discuss how there isn't a "better technology" and that a lot of work goes into proper education for the client, not just creating sales.
You're listening The Identify Podcast!2022-06-2423 min
Inspectations10 Secrets of Putting Together Quality Video ProductionOn the most recent episode of The Inspectations Podcast, Richard Tiland joined Justin Starbird to talk about the 10 Secrets to Quality Video Production. Richard is the founder of New Evolution Video in San Diego and has always been at the forefront of technology.
In 2006, Richard identified YouTube as an emerging platform and was an early adopter propelling him and his company to significant heights. Today, he takes a critical and creative eye to every project he works on, and the results are cinematic masterpieces for both long-form productions and social media clips.
As he shares, "...video is our lifeline. It's...2022-06-0628 min
RISE InsideHow does RISE™Cylinder compare to alternatives - a technical conversationRISE™ CTO, Blake Sessions talks with Justin Starbird in a technical conversation about setting the competitive technology landscape for RISE™.
There are a number of companies aiming to create technology which can replace hydraulic systems within heavy machinery. There are set number of existing technologies capable, Blake and Justin explore those options, their limitations and how RISE™Technology "ticks all of the boxes" of a hydraulic application.
Listen for the technical comparison of how RISE™Technology stacks up against a roller screw, a ball screw, the compliant rack and pinion and the hydraulic cylinder.2022-06-0230 min
RISE InsideIn the making - RISE™ goes to 50kThe RISE™ engineering team talks with Justin Starbird about the latest developments in the making at the RISE™ lab. Emily Heidlauf and Toshan James, RISE™ Mechanical Engineers, and Blake Sessions, Co-Founder and CTO share details of the RISE™ 10x movement to a larger, higher capacity RISE™Cylinder.
This 50,000-pound cylinder class falls in the middle of what RISE™ will be capable of building with commercial, off-the-shelf components and has utility across a variety of applications. Listen to hear more insider detail about what’s coming next from RISE™.2022-05-2733 min
InspectationsWhen to adopt a CRM for your businessOn the most recent episode of The Inspectations Podcast, CEO of The Aebli Group, Justin Starbird, sat down with Lucas Stacey from HubSpot, one of the leading marketing, sales, and service hub platforms, to discuss CRM.
The term CRM stands for customer relationship management and somehow along the way, people started to think of it as only a sales tool. The truth is, it your CRM should be at the core of all your business development efforts.
Not only can a good CRM help to build your relationships with prospects and clients, it also offers you tools to recognize and...2022-05-1933 min
RISE Inside3DEXPERIENCE Works role in the Small Business Startup EcosystemGP Bassi, the Executive Vice President of 3DEXPERIENCE Works at Dassault Systèmes, Toomas Sepp Co-Founder & VP of Engineering at RISE™, and Nolan Hobart Mechanical Engineer at RISE™ join Justin Starbird to discuss how 3DEXPERIENCE Works with startups like RISE™.
GP, Toomas and Nolan talk about the evolution of technology needed to expand from simply design to all the disciplines to make a great product. 3DEXPERIENCE offers that software solution to startups like RISE™ including everything from design to manufacturing, simulation, data management, collaboration, and even sales and marketing.2022-05-1934 min
hsDNA PodcastWorking on an award winning, global design team through a pandemic | Season 2 Episode 6Martin Bakstad, the Director of the European Division for Design and Development for SteriPack, joins host Justin Starbird on the latest episode of hsDNA.
SteriPack is a contract manufacturer that helps blue-chip companies of this world and with their medical device and pharmaceutical industries. SteriPack preforms contract manufacturing services for class 1, 2, 3 devices and medical class 1, 2, 3 including molding, cleaning, and packaging that helps companies see their concepts through to commercialization and manufacturability.
Martin shared that working through the pandemic was “actually surprisingly easy. Everybody just got the status around working on Microsoft Teams and realized that there was no option to tr...2022-05-1325 min
RISE InsideThe Aebli Group's Role in the Small Business Startup EcosystemThe roles reverse for an interesting twist as Ken Gray, VP of Business Development at RISE™ hosts this episode to speak with Justin Starbird of The Aebli Group.
Ken and Justin detail how The Aebli Group (or TAG Team for short) work as an extension of the team, just down the hall, to amplify a startup's story, share it across all relevant channels, and create actionable results that lead to more business. Learn more about how The Aebli Group shares stories and creates opportunities for startups like RISE™.2022-05-1227 min
InspectationsTelling a story with a deadline loomingIn the most recent episode of Inspectations, CEO of The Aebli Group, Justin Starbird, sat down with Kurt Walker, Product Manager of Anthony Liftgates, to talk about how they told the story of the amazing innovation happening in their company, specifically with deadlines looming before an important tradeshow.
Anthony Liftgates dates back to 1917, when they began making truck equipment for the fledgling highway transportation industry. In the 1930s and '40s, Kurt’s grandfather was the right-hand man to the owner and was involved in the commercialization of the first liftgate in the '40s. After World War II, he le...2022-05-1016 min
InspectationsThe importance of a good teamMark Sponseller, CEO & Co-Founder of The Morningside Group, joins Justin Starbird on the latest episode of The Inspectations Podcast to discuss how he and his new consulting firm help create solutions to solve business challenges.
The Morningside Group is a financial and operationally focused business consulting group. The group works with corporate entities, private equity banks, mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, performance improvement, crisis, and change management. Although their spectrum is broad, they are just trying to help solve problems and turn things around at the end of the day. When Mark Sponseller, CEO & Co-Founder, says financial and operational, that equates...2022-05-1031 min
InspectationsTelling a simple story about cutting-edge technologyIn a recent episode of Inspectations, CEO of The Aebli Group, Justin Starbird, sat down with Russ Fordyce, Director of Content Marketing for Infinera, to talk about the challenges they face each day in marketing cutting-edge, yet complex technology solutions.
Infinera is developing the latest technologies for the optical networking industry. Russ explains, "Basically, if you think about your internet connections, somewhere outside your house is a fiber optic cable, and at the end of each fiber optic is a laser. Infinera makes the hardware and software to build these optical networks."
Companies like Netflix and Facebook that are going...2022-05-1017 min
InspectationsThe Importance of a strong content strategyIn a recent episode of Inspectations, CEO of The Aebli Group, Justin Starbird, sat down with Ken Gray, Vice President of Business Development for current TAG client RISE™Robotics, to discuss the importance and benefits of a strong content strategy.
RISE™Robotics is a company founded at MIT 11 years ago by three MIT graduates and a Rhode Island School of Design graduate. The founders initially thought about human performance amplification exoskeletons as a fun way to create a company. Initially, the idea was to leap to the top of a tall building in a single bound or an iron-man suit. As i...2022-05-1025 min
InspectationsHow does TAG use social mediaJessica Cummings, Project Director of Social Media for The Aebli Group joins host Justin Starbird for the latest episode of "The Inspectations Podcast."
Jess has been with TAG the longest with many role changes over the years. Today, she sat down with Justin to learn more about how TAG uses social media for itself as well as clients.
Justin & Jess talk at length about staying how companies and brands need to stay authentic to their voice and their values in social media. TAG has worked hard to be better at both doing it for ourselves, but also understanding the needs...2022-05-0915 min
RISE InsideSolidWorks role in the Small Business Startup Ecosystem with Suchit JainSuchit Jain, VP of Strategy & Business Development of Solidworks & Arron Acosta CEO of RISE™ join Justin Starbird to discuss how SolidWorks works with startups like RISE™.
SolidWorks' promise is to bring the power of CAD and computers in the design process to every engineer's desk giving them the tools needed to succeed. Arron affirms that SolidWorks did just that for RISE™, "SolidWorks delivered on its promise and put the ability to design full vehicles and objects of anything you could really conceive".2022-05-0631 min
RISE InsideFedTech's role in the Small Business Startup Ecosystem with Gunnar GillespieGunnar Gillespie, Senior Analyst at FedTech joins Justin Starbird to discuss how FedTech helps companies in the deep tech space, like RISE™, by providing program support and services related to technology entrepreneurship.
At FedTech, Gunnar shares, "We essentially run the program start to finish. The recruitment of people that want to be entrepreneurs, the selection of the technology, and then, assisting with the licensing process." Listen to learn more about FedTech's approach.2022-04-2824 min
RISE InsideThe Engine's role in the Small Business Startup Ecosystem with Orin HoffmanOrin Hoffman, Partner & Head of Government Partnerships Of The Engine joins Justin Starbird to discuss how The Engine helps tough tech companies, such as RISE™, scale into globally impactful companies.
At the Engine, Orin shares, "we start programs, we end programs, we lean into things, all in a founder-focused way to help whatever it is that our companies and the broader tough tech ecosystem need."2022-04-2229 min
RISE InsideNRW Global's role in the Small Business Startup Ecosystem with Helena GittelmanHelena Gittelman, Business Development Manager at NRW Global Business, joins host Justin Starbird to talk about the impactful role NRW Global plays internationally as a leader in logistics, energy industries, and precision engineering.
Germany's economic powerhouse, NRW Global, is the trade and investment agency of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. NRW Global's purpose is to provide resources to help companies like RISE™, to not only enter the German market, but succeed in that region and beyond.
Listen to hear more about how NRW Global exists to understand the goals and the roadmap that a company, like RISE™, has created for...2022-04-0719 min
InspectationsHow did you get here?Erin Cobb, Project Manager for The Aebli Group, joins Justin Starbird to talk about how The Aebli Group became a Maine Based company.
Before the podcast, most folks did not know Justin and Erin have been friends for over 25 years. So who better to ask such personal questions?
Erin shared her insights from the younger version of Justin and how everyone always knew that he was going to do something on his own - maybe even be the President!
Being in Maine also has a way of keeping people grounded. Justin said that "you get that opportunity to recharge your...2022-03-1722 min
hsDNA PodcastAgile Methodology in Product Development | Season 2 Episode 5Listen to the latest episode of hsDNA, as Michael Quinn, the VP of Design & Engineering for HS Design, joins host Justin Starbird to talk about how being agile and adhering to regulatory constraints is sometimes in conflict.
As everyone knows, the medical device development and manufacturing space is highly regulated. Everything has to have a process. Some people may hear agile and think programming or software, but the truth is you have to apply a process to every aspect of the design, build, and testing of a new product. As a result, it creates an enormous amount of structure that...2022-03-1625 min
RISE InsideDecisive Point's role in the Small Business Startup Ecosystem with Ryan BenitezDecisive Point Partner, Ryan Benitez joins host Justin Starbird to explore the pivotal role that Decisive Point holds in the small business startup ecosystem for companies like RISE™.
Decisive Point is an investment and advisory firm with offices in Boston, New York, and Washington DC focusing on technology for government and public safety and defense. As a VC they invest across industries that are at the intersection of technology and government like aerospace and defense, health, power generation, and critical infrastructure.
In addition to a VC, they are also trusted advisors helping founders bring their technologies to the government and le...2022-03-1025 min
InspectationsThe Inspectations Podcast with Jill StarbirdOn today’s episode of The Inspectations Podcast, Justin welcomes a VERY special guest to the show, his mom, Jill Starbird.
No tears were officially shed in the recording of this podcast, but there were some emotional moments. Jill shared her thoughts and feelings on her son owning his own business and hosting his own show as well as what it is like to also work with her son.
Listen as Jill grills Justin on the need for a better work-life balance and how to take the time to enjoy the moments in life that matter most.2022-03-0432 min
RISE InsideWho is RISE™Robotics with Ken GrayKen Gray, Vice President of Business Development joins Justin Starbird to talk about the breakthrough stage of RISE™ and its team of brilliant minds.
Ken explains the intersection of elegant mathematics and practical application that makes RISE™ who they are and what they do so unique.2022-03-0338 min
InspectationsWhat does my dad do all day?My daughter asked me recently, "Dad, what do you do all day?"
With that one simple question, I started a podcast. I had always assumed my daughters and family knew what I did as the owner of a marketing agency. Well, the truth is, they did not.
As a result, I put them on the spot and said, "why don't you ask me these questions on a podcast and we can help everyone figure out what I do all day."
This is the first episode of The Inspectations Podcast, powered by The Aebli Group (TAG). My name is Justin Starbird...2022-02-2119 min
RISE InsidePeterson Trucks, a partner of Anthony Liftgates and RISE™RoboticsTom Bagwell, Executive Vice President of Peterson Trucks, and Kurt Walker, Product Manager for Anthony Liftgates, join Justin Starbird to talk about the unique partnership between the three companies.
Together, Anthony Liftgates, Peterson Trucks, and RISE™ are partnering to bring new technology to the liftgate industry.
Listen to learn the secrets to success that have brought these 3 innovative companies together and what's on the horizon.2022-02-1031 min
hsDNA PodcastHSD Process Of Strategy & Planning | Season 2 Episode 4Today, we're talking to Bobby Boyer, Director of Product Development for HSD, and talking about the process of strategy and planning. Over the years, the capabilities of HSD have certainly widened, and the scope is a little bit bigger than it has been, but in the true sense, not much has changed either. HSD is still very attentive to the details of the customer, what their needs are, and making sure to build the best product possible.
The HSD process for strategy and planning is applied to a range of customers. From startups, that have an idea, all the way...2022-01-1924 min
RISE InsidePerspectives of an Angel Investor, Bill WarnerBill Warner, entrepreneur, inventor, and angel investor joins Justin to talk about one of the first companies he ever invested in, RISE™.
Bill shares what superpower he saw in the founders of RISE™ and how he immediately knew he wanted to invest.
As an investor in 60 startups, Bill is a pillar in innovation as he helps companies like RISE™ get their start. He's also an Emmy winner and member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his work with his company, Avid.2021-12-1626 min
RISE InsidePerspectives of an Angel Investor, John StraussJohn Strauss joins Justin Starbird to talk about RISE™. John is a behind-the-scenes angel investor and advisor to young companies working to commercialize technologies that solve hard problems. He is an entrepreneur, investor, coach extraordinaire, and true believer in RISE™.
Listen as John and Justin talk about the "terrifying blast" that is taking a new technology or a new idea and pioneering it into a new space and how John helps smooth that road for the RISE™ team.2021-12-0930 min
RISE InsidePerspectives of an Angel Investor, Walt WinshallWalt Winshall joins Justin Starbird to talk about RISE™. Walt is an MIT alum, founder of SilverPlatter, and an early-stage investor in several tech startups, including Harmonix, the creators of Guitar Hero, PillPack, and Techstars companies. Today, Walt serves as the principal in the Collaborative Seed and Growth Partners, LLC, an investment firm specializing in the commercialization of early-stage technology.
Walt was introduced to RISE™ and its founders through the Techstars program. Listen to learn more about what Walt sees in RISE™, its founders, and where the company is going.2021-12-0232 min
RISE InsideWho is Anthony Liftgates, a partner of RISE™RoboticsKurt Walker, Product Manager for Anthony Liftgates, joins Justin Starbird to talk about the new technology RISE™ and Anthony Liftgates are bringing to the liftgate industry and what that means for the future of liftgates.
The pioneer in the liftgate industry, Anthony, has its eyes open to new technologies and methods which will better serve its customers, the environment, and the transportation industry.
Listen to learn what they have found in partnering with RISE™.2021-11-2319 min
RISE InsideWho is RISE™Robotics with Toomas Sepp & Ken GrayToomas Sepp, Vice President of Engineering, and Ken Gray, Vice President of Business Development join Justin Starbird to further dive into the origins of RISE™. Toomas recounts in chronological order from RISE™'s first largest pivot to present-day and where RISE™ is going.2021-11-1137 min
RISE InsideWho is RISE™Robotics, a tough tech company supported by The Engine Built by MITDulcie Madden, Operating Partner and Head of Partnerships at The Engine Built by MIT, a Venture Firm, and Ken Gray, Vice President of Business Development at RISE™ join host Justin Starbird to share the startup story of RISE™.
Dulcie shares what The Engine Built by MIT sees in RISE™ as a tough tech company and partner and why they so strongly believe in supporting RISE™ through its early stages and development.2021-10-2819 min
RISE InsideWho is RISE™Robotics with Kyle Dell'Aquila & Ken GrayCo-Founder & Creative Director Kyle Dell'Aquila, and Vice President of Business Development, Ken Gray, join host Justin Starbird for a deep dive into the unique story that is the history of RISE™. They talk about the RISE™ philosophy and approach to investment and how it differs from most companies in similar situations.
Kyle and Ken explain that the bulk of hydraulics and the limitations of linear actuators drove the brilliant team at RISE™ to develop something electric that had much more capacity and capability than electric actuators. To deliver the performance of hydraulics, that is, the force, the speed, the stroke withou...2021-10-1441 min
RISE InsideWho is RISE™Robotics with Blake Sessions & Ken GrayBlake Sessions, co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, and Ken Gray, Vice President of Business Development at RISE™Robotics join host, Justin Starbird to share more about the early days of RISE™, its foundation, and where it's headed.
Blake explains that as a group, "RISE™ just loves efficient, effective machine design. We're here to reimagine how machines are designed from an architectural perspective and from a usability perspective. The energy at RISE™ centers around making machines that are just beautiful to use."
Listen as Blake and Ken tell Justin about RISE™'s unique intersection of elegant mathematics and practical applications to build beautiful 2021-10-0731 min
RISE InsideWho is RISE™Robotics with Arron AcostaCo-Founder and CEO of RISE™Robotics, Arron Acosta, joins host Justin Starbird to kick-off the RISE™Inside Podcast. At RISE™Robotics, we believe the future of machinery must be more productive, reliable, cost-effective, safe, and sustainable.
As industrial machine collaborators, we need much more from hydraulic systems. We need something just as powerful, but far more efficient, reliable, and durable.
We challenged the status quo and developed RISE™Cylinder - a ground-breaking alternative that simply works.
RISE™ Cylinder is a fluid-free, electro-mechanical alternative to hydraulic cylinders for heavy equipment and machinery that addresses the battery-electrification problems inherent in hydraulic systems by deliver...2021-09-2933 min
hsDNA PodcastSecrets Of Medical Device Design | Season 2 Episode 3On the latest episode of hsDNA, host Justin Starbird is joined by Tor Alden, Global Design Development and Human Factor Lead of HS Design, now a SteriPack company, and Mary Beth Privitera, Principal of Human Factors Engineering for HS Design.
There are a couple of things that are happening in the marketplace that are directly relevant to successful design in the medical device space. Users are getting more complex as they get more used to easy-to-use products in their daily lives. They expect it in their workplace as well, and medical devices fall into that genre.
As Mary Beth points...2021-06-2125 min
Inspiring MindsEmpowering Your Team to Create Success | Season 2 Episode 2Tor Alden, Principal of HS Design - a SteriPack Company, joined host Justin Starbird to talk about medical device design and empowering your team can help create better products as they go through the commercialization process.
HSD is a product development firm based in Morristown, NJ where they work across several domains to help their clients take a concept and bring it all of the way forward to commercialization. Today's guest, Tor Alden summed up his role, "... from my perspective my role, has evolved over the years. My role is principal of HSD. Most recently, I'm helping...2021-06-1720 minInspiring MindsCreating Tools Medical Imaging Tools that can Help in Real Time | Season 2 Episode 1Preston Pan, R&D engineer for the US market of EBM Technologies, joins host Justin Starbird to kick-off season 2 of Inspiring Minds, a podcast powered by the Edison Awards.
Listen as Preston talks about how EBM Technologies has evolved over the years and continues to iterate to give doctors and clinicians in the field tools that they need to make real-time diagnosis. EBM Technologies, provides medical imaging systems and specialize in picture archiving and communication system, also known as PACs. The company was founded in 1988 in Taiwan with over 150 employees located in four offices. EBM Technologies...2021-06-1736 min
hsDNA PodcastTeaching what we practice | Season 2 Episode 2At HSD, we are fortunate to work with companies of all sizes. Some of our favorites are start-ups that are just out of the gate. Our passion is working with and teaching entrepreneurs what it takes to start a business and take a product from a concept all the way to commercialization.
On this episode of the podcast, hsDNA, Bobby Boyer, Director of Product Development joins Justin Starbird to talk about education and the overlaps between teaching and working with startups. In addition to his role here at HSD, Bobby is also an adjunct Professor at Rutgers University where he...2020-12-0420 min
hsDNA PodcastThe State of Medical Device Design | Season 2 Episode 1What is the state of medical device design going into 2021? Tor Alden, Principal of HS Design in Morristown, NJ joins host Justin Starbird to discuss as they open Season 2 of the hsDNA Podcast.
Tor shared that, having been been in consultancy for over 20 years, he thought he had seen it all. From corporate outsourcing trends, internalization, recessions, and booms, he had never saw a plague. Now he has! As he looked back on the year, Tor said, "The interesting thing beyond-- if you take COVID out of this year, HSD really had a fantastic year, we have been busy, we've...2020-11-1029 minInspiring MindsPepsiCo is a Food & Beverage Company (audio only).PepsiCo is a Food & Beverage Company.2020-09-2227 min
Inspiring MindsIt is no mystery where new products come from... it's hard work! | Episode 17The first two time guest of the Inspiring Minds podcast, CEO of Whipsaw Design, Dan Harden joins Justin Starbird again to talk more about device and product design. When Dan was on last time, he and Justin talked in depth and detail about product design, how design companies go about working with clients, and how they create expectations about projects. On this episode, Dan dives deeper into how projects move through the process from concepts, to design, and then into commercialized products.
It is an important topic at the Edison Awards, because we have been fortunate to recognize some really...2020-09-0133 minInspiring MindsIt is no mystery where new products come from... it's hard work! | Episode 17The first two time guest of the Inspiring Minds podcast, CEO of Whipsaw Design, Dan Harden joins Justin Starbird again to talk more about device and product design. When Dan was on last time, he and Justin talked in depth and detail about product design, how design companies go about working with clients, and how they create expectations about projects. On this episode, Dan dives deeper into how projects move through the process from concepts, to design, and then into commercialized products.
It is an important topic at the Edison Awards, because we have been fortunate...2020-09-0133 min
Inspiring MindsYour Science Matters with David Rideout of Olympus | Episode 16Olympus, the large, global med-tech company, is celebrating being over 100 years old and still being recognized for innovation. With excellent objectives, planning, and strategy, Olympus has really broke barriers down in what many consider a 'stayed technology' in optics. With their Edison Award Win for X Line Objectives with ultra-thin convex and concave lenses they've taken it to a whole new level and are excited to be recognized for the hard work.
Olympus has developed a proprietary lens polishing technology to manufacture X Line Objectives with ultra-thin convex and concave lenses. The X Line Objectives break optical barriers and improve...2020-08-2121 minInspiring MindsYour Science Matters | Episode 16Olympus, the large, global med-tech company, is celebrating being over 100 years old and still being recognized for innovation. With excellent objectives, planning, and strategy, Olympus has really broke barriers down in what many consider a 'stayed technology' in optics. With their Edison Award Win for X Line Objectives with ultra-thin convex and concave lenses they've taken it to a whole new level and are excited to be recognized for the hard work.
Olympus has developed a proprietary lens polishing technology to manufacture X Line Objectives with ultra-thin convex and concave lenses. The X Line Objectives break optical...2020-08-2021 minInspiring MindsRising from the Ashes: Overcoming Adversity with the MIT Hyperloop II Team | Episode 15Innovation is often met with adversity, whether it be setbacks in development, resistance within the market, or external forces that hinder progress. Yet, the truly gifted are able to take these challenges in stride. In 1914, Thomas Edison himself was struck with ill fortune when his laboratory in West Orange, New Jersey burnt down, causing him to lose more than half of his operation and inventions. Ten buildings were lost in the catastrophic blaze. Still, Edison pushed forward undeterred, viewing the fire as an opportunity to start fresh and improve further, reportedly commenting, “We’ve just got rid of a lot...2020-08-1241 min
Inspiring Minds25 Million Asthma Sufferers In The United States Need To Listen To This Interview | Episode 14There are over 25 million asthma suffers and over 80 million allergy sufferers in the United States alone. This creates a large group of people that are all hyper-aware of the air they breathe. Although they may not refer to the air they breath in the technical terms that the air purification industry speaks about, these people do talk about mold and bacteria. It is a very important topic. Today, air quality and airborne illness, Covid-19, are at the forefront of people's mind.
Jaya Rao, CEO and Co-Founder of Molekule, joins host Justin Starbird for the latest episode of Inspiring Minds to...2020-07-2828 minInspiring MindsThere are 25 million asthma sufferers in the United States need to listen to this interview | Episode 14There are over 25 million asthma sufferers and over 80 million allergy suffers in the United States alone. This creates a large group of people that are all hyper-aware of the air they breathe. Although they may not refer to the air they breath in the technical terms that the air purification industry speaks about, these people do talk about mold and bacteria. It is a very important topic. Today, air quality and airborne illness, Covid-19, are at the forefront of people's mind.
Jaya Rao, CEO and Co-Founder of Molekule, joins host Justin Starbird for the latest episode of...2020-07-2828 min
Inspiring MindsFall in love with the innovation, the simplicity of what it is, & will be | Episode 13On this episode of Inspiring Minds, host Justin Starbird welcomes good friend of the Edison Awards, serial entrepreneur, part owner, developer, and all-around awesome guy, Ryan Fogelman. Ryan is the CEO of Conversion Development is leading Gold Edison Award Winner Fire Rover, CO-hatch and former Edison Award Winner Re-Grip.
Listen to Ryan talk about how he has over come obstacle after obstacle to find success.
He says it best in this expert, "I’ve typically not had deep pockets in anything that I’ve worked on. I’ve never been one where a company like Accenture would say, “Okay, why don’t yo...2020-07-2246 minInspiring MindsFall in love with the innovation, in the simplicity of what the invention is and will be | Episode 13On this episode of Inspiring Minds, host Justin Starbird welcomes good friend of the Edison Awards, serial entrepreneur, part owner, developer, and all-around awesome guy, Ryan Fogelman. Ryan is the CEO of Conversion Development is leading Gold Edison Award Winner Fire Rover, CO-hatch and former Edison Award Winner Re-Grip.
Listen to Ryan talk about how he has over come obstacle after obstacle to find success.
He says it best in this expert, "I’ve typically not had deep pockets in anything that I’ve worked on. I’ve never been one where a compan...2020-07-2246 min
Inspiring MindsWe're living in a (HP) 3D Printed World | Episode 123D printing, or digital manufacturing as it is also known, is a very complicated subject. To get to an end product, it involves lots of different types of scientific backgrounds. Companies that are successful commercializing 3D printing have been able to build a team that is capable of speaking all kinds of different scientific languages that are pushing for the same goal. That end goal being to deliver great technology that people can use, can design with, can build and iterate with, and that helps create products or projects on time.
HP has been investing in 3D printing and because...2020-07-2233 minInspiring MindsWe're living in a (HP) 3D Printed World | Episode 123D printing, or digital manufacturing as it is also known, is a very complicated subject. To get to an end product, it involves lots of different types of scientific backgrounds. Companies that are successful commercializing 3D printing have been able to build a team that is capable of speaking all kinds of different scientific languages that are pushing for the same goal. That end goal being to deliver great technology that people can use, can design with, can build and iterate with, and that helps create products or projects on time.
HP has been investing in 3...2020-07-2233 min
Inspiring MindsFinding a niche and creating a solution that meets their demands | Episode 11Zsquare develops high performance, ultra-thin, single-use endoscopes for a broad range of indications. They have created a single-use endoscopic platform that completely eliminates the risk of cross-contamination which is caused by endoscopes that are reused. These endoscopes dramatically cut healthcare cost and improve diagnostics quality.
Asaf Shahmoon, Founder and CEO of Zsquare, patented miniature fibers that allow for unprecedented access for doctors, serving indications that never been available before. "I think that we have started out very ambitiously by reconsidering endoscopy in general. Once we researched the market, we knew that rather than tackle a single barrier or a single...2020-07-1428 min
Inspiring MindsMeeting the demands of healthcare communication in an ever changing environment | Episode 10Vocera has always worked under the philosophy of following the customer and developing solutions centered around human-centered design techniques. Meaning that in order to design your product to be effective and to support the workflow in the business, you need to be immersed in the business and understand what happens from a workflow perspective.
As Kathy English, the Chief Marketing Officer of Vocera told Justin on this episode of Inspiring Minds, "The thing about healthcare is it's always changing. A nurse's day is never the same as it was intended to be when it started out when you end the...2020-07-1429 minInspiring MindsFinding a niche and creating a solution that meets their demands | Episode 11Zsquare develops high performance, ultra-thin, single-use endoscopes for a broad range of indications. They have created a single-use endoscopic platform that completely eliminates the risk of cross-contamination which is caused by endoscopes that are reused. These endoscopes dramatically cut healthcare cost and improve diagnostics quality.
Asaf Shahmoon, Founder and CEO of Zsquare, patented miniature fibers that allow for unprecedented access for doctors, serving indications that never been available before. "I think that we have started out very ambitiously by reconsidering endoscopy in general. Once we researched the market, we knew that rather than tackle a single barrier...2020-07-1427 minInspiring MindsMeeting the demands of healthcare communication in an ever changing environment | Episode 10Vocera has always worked under the philosophy of following the customer and developing solutions centered around human-centered design techniques. Meaning that in order to design your product to be effective and to support the workflow in the business, you need to be immersed in the business and understand what happens from a workflow perspective.
As Kathy English, the Chief Marketing Officer of Vocera told Justin on this episode of Inspiring Minds, "The thing about healthcare is it's always changing. A nurse's day is never the same as it was intended to be when it started out when...2020-07-1429 min
Inspiring MindsPowering Motion and leading by example during challenging times with Steve Ingel | Episode 9EVP of Healthcare Solutions at DJO Global, Steve Ingel, joins Justin Starbird to talk about working to continue to innovate and meet customer demands in an ever changing world.
DJO, the 7th Largest Orthopedic company in the world, is a leading global provider of medical technologies designed to get and keep people moving. The Company’s products and software solutions address patient care from injury prevention to rehabilitation after surgery, injury or from degenerative disease, enabling people to regain or maintain their natural motion.
The DJO software platform, MotionMD, recently won a Gold Edison Award for its web based, integrated so...2020-06-2935 minInspiring MindsPowering Motion and leading by example during challenging times with Steve Ingel | Episode 9EVP of Healthcare Solutions at DJO Global, Steve Ingel, joins Justin Starbird to talk about working to continue to innovate and meet customer demands in an ever changing world.
DJO, the 7th Largest Orthopedic company in the world, is a leading global provider of medical technologies designed to get and keep people moving. The Company’s products and software solutions address patient care from injury prevention to rehabilitation after surgery, injury or from degenerative disease, enabling people to regain or maintain their natural motion.
The DJO software platform, MotionMD, recently won a Gold Edison Aw...2020-06-2435 min
Inspiring MindsLeading during a pandemic with Dan Harden of Whipsaw | Episode 8Dan Harden, CEO and Founder of Whipsaw joins Justin Starbird today to discuss leading a company through adversity. Dan and his team are a group of true pioneers and innovators in the product design space.
Dan shares that, “We bring that attitude to our clients, that optimistic like good old fashioned American, “let's roll up our sleeves and solve this problem” attitude lives in those companies so strongly that it's benefited us during this pandemic. Our clients feel that they're really grateful to us for sticking with them and helping them through this difficult time.”
Listen as Dan talks about how his...2020-06-2446 minInspiring MindsWhat it takes to lead during a pandemic with Dan Harden of Whipsaw | Episode 8Dan Harden, CEO and Founder of Whipsaw joins Justin Starbird today to discuss leading a company through adversity. Dan and his team are a group of true pioneers and innovators in the product design space.
Dan shares that, “We bring that attitude to our clients, that optimistic like good old fashioned girl American, “let's roll up our sleeves and solve this problem” attitude lives in those companies so strongly that it's benefited us during this pandemic. Our clients feel that they're really grateful to us for sticking with them and helping them through this difficult time.”
Listen...2020-06-2445 min
Inspiring MindsIndustrial Technology Research Institute takes home TWO Edison Awards | Episode 7Industrial Technology Research Institute is located in the northern part of Taiwan, Hsinchu, won two Edison Awards for 2020 for their contributions to innovation.
In the first of their two wins, ITRI took the Edison Award Gold in the Adhesives category for their product Celluad, a product developed in part by Dr. Lin, Research Director of Materials Research and Development at the company. Dr. Lin joined Justin Starbird and explained how Celluad was created using cellulose, an organic material found in plant cell walls, this adhesive is low-cost, strong, water-resistant, and environmentally friendly.
Compatible with existing manufacturing processes, Celluad provides excellent...2020-06-1024 minInspiring MindsIndustrial Technology Research Institute takes home TWO Edison Awards | Episode 7Industrial Technology Research Institute is located in the northern part of Taiwan, Hsinchu, won two Edison Awards for 2020 for their contributions to innovation.
In the first of their two wins, ITRI took the Edison Award Gold in the Adhesives category for their product Celluad, a product developed in part by Dr. Lin, Research Director of Materials Research and Development at the company. Dr. Lin joined Justin Starbird and explained how Celluad was created using cellulose, an organic material found in plant cell walls, this adhesive is low-cost, strong, water-resistant, and environmentally friendly.
Compatible...2020-06-1024 min
Inspiring MindsNano Material Focus with Global Commercial Success | Episode 6Jenny Yiu, Director of Operations at Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited (https://www.nami.org.hk/en) in Hong Kong, joins Justin Starbird to talk about how NAMI achieves technological advancements and commercialization of technologies that are developed within their organization. NAMI focuses their research and development on five market sectors which have the highest potential; construction, electronics, energy, environmental, and healthcare. As of this posting, NAMI has already commercialized over 20 products that have launched to the market in 2020.
Jenny shares that "... We (at NAMI) believe in this miniature (nano) world of materials because our focus is on the...2020-06-0223 min
Inspiring MindsNano Material Focus with Global Commercial Success | Episode 6Jenny Yiu, Director of Operations at Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited (NAMI) in Hong Kong, joins Justin Starbird to talk about how NAMI achieves technological advancements and commercialization of technologies that are developed within their organization. NAMI focuses their research and development on five market sectors which have the highest potential; construction, electronics, energy, environmental, and healthcare. As of this posting, NAMI has already commercialized over 20 products that have launched to the market in 2020.
Jenny shares that "... We (at NAMI) believe in this miniature (nano) world of materials because our focus is on the materials. Materials...2020-06-0223 min
Inspiring MindsHardcore technology is now driving the beauty industry with Wayne Liu of Perfect Corp | Episode 5Wayne Liu, SVP of Perfect Corp, joins Justin Starbird to discuss how a hardcore technology company applies their innovation to the beauty industry.
Yes, to their roots, Perfect Corp incorporates R&D, engineering and innovation to all of their projects. According to Wayne, "...More than two-thirds of our employees are really technically driven. However, it's not only technology. The spirit of the Edison Awards is really how to apply the technology into the real world and commercialize it, and then create benefit for the majority of the people. That's really something we are looking at. We use our technology to...2020-05-2726 minInspiring MindsHardcore technology is now driving the beauty industry with Wayne Liu of Perfect Corp | Episode 5Wayne Liu, SVP of Perfect Corp, joins Justin Starbird to discuss how a hardcore technology company applies their innovation to the beauty industry.
Yes, to their roots, Perfect Corp incorporates R&D, engineering and innovation to all of their projects. According to Wayne, "...More than two-thirds of our employees are really technically driven. However, it's not only technology. The spirit of the Edison Awards is really how to apply the technology into the real world and commercialize it, and then create benefit for the majority of the people. That's really something we are looking at...2020-05-2726 min
Inspiring MindsThe Sanitizing Solution That Could "Re-Open The World!" | Episode 4This is the Sanitizing Solution that could "Re-open the World!" Chris Vazzana talks about www.Klean-Pak.com and the journey to a whole new product line with Host Justin Starbird.
In true Edison fashion, Chris and his team asked themselves if, "... there is a way that we could take some of our existing core technology and change it up so that it can be consumer-ready?"
On this Inspiring Minds Podcast, one exciting piece we learn from Chris is how he and his team went over to their Director of R&D's house (because of the Covid-19 quarantine) and they sketched...2020-05-2029 min
Inspiring MindsThe Sanitizing Solution that could "Re-open the World!" Chris Vazzana talks about Klean-Pak.com | Episode 4This is the Sanitizing Solution that could "Re-open the World!" Chris Vazzana talks about www.Klean-Pak.com and the journey to a whole new product line with Host Justin Starbird.
In true Edison fashion, Chris and his team asked themselves if, "... there is a way that we could take some of our existing core technology and change it up so that it can be consumer-ready?"
On this Inspiring Minds Podcast, one exciting piece we learn from Chris is how he and his team went over to their Director of R&D's house (because of...2020-05-2029 min
Inspiring MindsCompanies are Vehicles for Change in the World with Ryan Morris | Episode 3Ryan Morris, Exec. Chairman of Software Motor Company, has always viewed business and companies as vehicles for solving important problems in the world. He shares and explains the SMC mission is to transform all motors in the world to be optimally efficient systems.
Software Motor Company, a 2020 Edison Award WINNER, is poised to disrupt an industry that relies on patents over 100 years old. As the leader of SMC, Ryan shares how his quest started at a very young age and continues to evolve as the company keeps breaking down barriers. Listen as Justin and Ryan discuss innovation, best practices, and...2020-05-0548 min
Inspiring MindsPeople, Culture, and Vision: Ken Gray on Innovation | Episode 2Ken Gray, Edison Awards Steering Committee member and former Global Director of Innovation at Caterpillar Inc., joins host Justin Starbird. Today they discuss Ken's unique and insightful perspective on the elements companies should consider while focusing on innovation.
Justin & Ken go back nearly 10 years and their friendship started at the Edison Awards in Chicago in 2012 when Ken and his team at CAT disrupted an entire industry by launch the Hybrid Excavator and won GOLD that year. Ken also explores how the size of an organization redefines the appropriate approach to innovation, informed by an extensive career working with companies from...2020-05-0536 minInspiring MindsHistory of the Edison Awards - Inspiration for Innovation with guest Frank Bonafilia | Episode 1Listen today as Justin talks with Edison Awards Executive Director, Frank Bonafilia about how the Edison Awards got its start, who was first recognized and what makes him so committed to innovation.
The Edison Awards is one of the few global platforms that really recognizes, honors, and fosters innovation innovators. Frank shares how, "it's really the teams that we're looking to recognize and honor. We're doing this in the name of Thomas Edison, who we see as one of the greatest innovators of all time."
Frank continues to be amazed how someone like Thomas Edison who's been passed away over 100...2020-05-0526 minInspiring MindsCompanies are Vehicles for Change in the World with Ryan Morris | Episode 3Ryan Morris, Exec. Chairman of Software Motor Company, has always viewed business and companies as vehicles for solving important problems in the world. He shares and explains the SMC mission is to transform all motors in the world to be optimally efficient systems.
Software Motor Company, a 2020 Edison Award WINNER, is poised to disrupt an industry that relies on patents over 100 years old. As the leader of SMC, Ryan shares how his quest started at a very young age and continues to evolve as the company keeps breaking down barriers. Listen as Justin and Ryan discuss...2020-05-0548 minInspiring MindsPeople, Culture, and Vision: Ken Gray on Innovation | Episode 2Ken Gray, Edison Awards Steering Committee member and former Global Director of Innovation at Caterpillar Inc., joins host Justin Starbird. Today they discuss Ken's unique and insightful perspective on the elements companies should consider while focusing on innovation. Justin & Ken go back nearly 10 years and their friendship started at the Edison Awards in Chicago in 2012 when Ken and his team at CAT disrupted an entire industry by launch the Hybrid Excavator and won GOLD that year. Ken also explores how the size of an organization redefines the appropriate approach to innovation, informed by an extensive career working with...2020-05-0536 minInspiring MindsHistory of the Edison Awards - Inspiration for Innovation with guest Frank Bonafilia | Episode 1Listen today as Justin talks with Edison Awards Executive Director, Frank Bonafilia about how the Edison Awards got its start, who was first recognized and what makes him so committed to innovation.
The Edison Awards is one of the few global platforms that really recognizes, honors, and fosters innovation innovators. Frank shares how, "it's really the teams that we're looking to recognize and honor. We're doing this in the name of Thomas Edison, who we see as one of the greatest innovators of all time."
Frank continues to be amazed how someone like Thomas...2020-05-0526 min
Island HealthIsland Health Episode #10: Kate Worcester joins Oka & Justin to talk about the health benefits of BotoxKate Worcester, PA-C, specializes in family medicine and general surgery at Cooper Gilmore Health Center. Today, she’s joining Oka Hutchins & Justin Starbird to talk about Botox and its therapeutic applications.
Her medical interests and expertise include internal medicine, critical care, cardiology, pulmonology and general surgery. Since joining MDI Hospital in 2006, she has practiced in the emergency department, on the hospitalist service, provided critical care at Maine Medical Center, and primary care and general surgery.2019-12-0922 minIsland HealthIsland Health Episode #9: Dr. Peacher joins Oka & Justin to talk UrogynecologyDr. Jorge Peacher recently joined MDI Hospital’s Lisa Stewart Women’s Health Center, and is one of only a handful of board-certified Urogynecologists practicing in the state of Maine.
Today, Dr. Peacher joins Oka Hutchins & Justin Starbird to walk through some of the common misconceptions about Urogynecology. Urogynecology is also know as female pelvic medicine. Dr. Peacher’s expertise includes the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of female urinary incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. He also treats chronic pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding and other gynecological disorders. If surgery is needed, he is skilled in both gyneco...2019-11-2523 min
hsDNA PodcastApplied Human Factors In Medical Device Design Book Preview | Season 1 Episode 10Ian Culverhouse of Rebus Medical and Melissa Lemke of Agilis Consulting Group join Justin Starbird and Dr. Mary Beth Privitera, Principal of HFE/Research for HS Design and the Co-Chair of AAMI Human Engineering Committee to talk about their contributions to the new book Applied Human Factors in Medical Device Design.
Ian discussed how "...contextual inquiry is a really, really powerful technique that looks beyond looking just at the device at a task level, but it looks to better understand the world in which that device or the system would used in."
Melissa talked at length about how "task analysis...2019-10-0734 min
hsDNA PodcastThe Importance Of A Product Champion | Season 1 Episode 9Bobby Boyer returns to the hsDNA Podcast to join host Justin Starbird to talk about the importance of a product champion when developing a project.
Listen as Bobby explains how... "The product champion is someone that is devoted to the success of the product itself. They are going to be the ones that are driving the decision to make sure that the product is the best it can be. A lot of times that means they have to juggle a lot of different things. They have to juggle between the aesthetics, which the designers care a lot about. They have...2019-09-1822 min
hsDNA PodcastApplied Human Factors in Medical Device Design | Season 1 Episode 8Dr. Mary Beth Privitera, Research and Human Factors Principal at HS Design and Co-Chair of the AAMI Human Engineering Committee joins Justin Starbird to kickoff a 7-part podcast series on this episode of hsDNA. She speaks with Justin to give an overview of section one where she defines Human Factors and how to use the new resource book.
The goal and challenge was to create one title which would clear the air and provide direction while highlighting the major areas within the practice of human factors.
Buy her new book (https://Amazon.com)2019-08-2323 min
hsDNA PodcastSix Sigma Design and how to use it to implement your process | Season 1 Episode 4Michael Quinn VP of Design & Engineering of HS Design joins host Justin Starbird to talk Six Sigma. Certainly, this topic has many different meanings. Michael is here to clear up what Six Sigma IS and how does that apply to design and innovation for device design. He also shares how HS Design implements Six Sigma into their process.
Michael explains, “Six Sigma is a method that provides organizations tools to improve the capability of their business processes. This increase in performance and decrease in process variation helps lead to defect reduction and improvement in the design to commercialization process.”
Not only...2019-05-2928 min
hsDNA PodcastEvery start-up says, "I Have a prototype. It works! Now what?" | Season 1 Episode 2hsDNA Ep2: I have a prototype. It works! Now what?
Bobby Boyer joins host Justin Starbird for the second episode of the “hsDNA Podcast” to talk product development. For start-ups and new companies, this is the beginning of what could be a global game changer!
Product Development Firms can engage with a start-up group at any stage in the process. But HOW a start-up company is engaged to the Product Development Firm, depends on their end goals. For startups specifically, they need to evaluate which stage of commercialization they are in and where they can use the specialization. As Bobby expl...2019-05-1027 min
hsDNA PodcastSolving Complex Medical Device Problems | Season 1 Episode 1Tor Alden, Principal of HS Design (www.HS-Design.com) in Gladstone, New Jersey is the first guest on the launch of the “hsDNA Podcast” to talk Industrial Design in the medical device space.
Tor joins host Justin Starbird to talk about the big differentiation between industrial design in consumer product development and medical product development. The certification processes and quality are each super important to how products are brought to commercialization and experience success in the market. As a whole, Industrial Design is a wide open and diverse field that touches our lives every day in nearly every activity.
For the...2019-05-1030 min
2 Girls Trippin' | sidecars + shenanigans | not another travel podcast014: Pacific Coast Highway
Soak up classic ocean views while you cruise along California's Pacific Coast Highway. Stop for a seaside bowl of clam chowder in Morro Bay, rest your weary head in Big Sur's magnificent Redwood Forests and taste award winning stinky cheeses in Point Reyes.
Heading north from SoCal we took two weeks to hit 20 unique spots around the coast including a daylong side trip through Paso Robles wine country to grab a case of Justin and a photo with the San Andreas Fault Line.
Figure in a couple extra hours of drive time especially since this demanding road comes with a twis...2016-01-2452 min