Best Stuart Simpson Podcasts (2024)

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EP. 162 – Jury nullification in the UK (Richard Vogler, University of Sussex) 48:51

12m ago48:51

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"Mind your privilege, give not away your right!" With those words, William Penn urged the jurors in his 1670 religious freedom trial to remember the power and the responsibility of their role in the English judicial system. For this episode, we return to the topic of jury nullification – the power of juries to acquit despite evidence of the defenda…

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Thinking Like a Patient (or Being One!) Can Make Your Company's Device Better featuring Chris McAuliffe 1:03:13

3d ago1:03:13

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Send us a text In this episode, Chris McAuliffe, CEO of Theragen, shares his extensive journey in the medical device industry with a focus on non-invasive spine fusion. He recounts his personal experience as a patient undergoing spinal fusion surgery and how it has influenced his work and product design. The discussion covers the challenges of spin…

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EP. 161 – Garrard Beeney (Sullivan & Cromwell) 47:09

16d ago47:09

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Content warning: This episode discusses sexual violence, domestic violence, and criminalized survivorship. If you or anyone you know needs help, please safely contact one of the organizations in our show notes. To mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Jenn sits down with Garrard Beeney to discuss his pro bono representation of Nicole "Nikki" Addi…

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Cary Shafer 1:03:16

27d ago1:03:16

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Send us a text Learn more about the Stone Carvers Guild at www.stonecarversguild.org.By Stone Carvers Guild

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EP. 160 – Bibi Badejo (The Advocacy Coach) 45:52

1M ago45:52

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In this episode, Yasmin Sheikh interviews Bibi Badejo – a family law barrister at Four Brick Court chambers, in London, and an advocacy coach. Bibi recounts her journey into law and how she pursued advocacy despite an initial fear of public speaking and a hefty dose of imposter syndrome. These challenges early in her career motivated Bibi to improv…

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EP. 159 – Jury nullification in the US (Glenn Reynolds, University of Tennessee College of Law) 41:34

1M ago41:34

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Imagine you are a juror in a criminal trial. The evidence is overwhelming that the defendant is guilty. But you can’t shake the feeling that it would be unjust to convict. Maybe you don’t believe what the defendant did should be treated as a crime. Or maybe you simply believe the defendant deserves mercy. Can you vote to acquit, or must you vote ac…

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Sebastian Martorana 1:08:33

2M ago1:08:33

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Send us a text Sebastian Martorana, carver, illustrator, sculptor, teacher, and social media personality, discusses being an artist in Baltimore, his own formation through apprenticeship with stone carving veterans in DC, the relationship between illustration and carving, working with different kinds of stone including salvaged stone, how to gild l…

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EP. 158 – Giles Bristow (Surfers Against Sewage) 35:12

2M ago35:12

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In the UK you’ll find spectacular beaches and rivers, a nation of wild swimmers and water lovers… and a big pollution problem! Untreated sewage, chemicals and plastic waste are creating a worsening toxic soup. Surfers Against Sewage (https://www.sas.org.uk) has been fighting back for over 30 years – through public campaigns, education programmes an…

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Defining and Managing Your Brand in a Complex Marketplace featuring Howie Chan 59:59

3M ago59:59

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the essentials of branding with expert Howie Chan, founder of Healthy Brand Consulting. The discussion covers the critical role of understanding and managing one's brand, both for companies and individuals. Howie shares insights from his journey from biomedical engineering to branding, offers practical a…

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EP. 157 – Bryan Garner (Black's Law Dictionary) 54:17

2M ago54:17

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Following the recent release of the 12th Edition of Black's Law Dictionary, The Hearing is privileged to welcome its Editor-in-Chief, Bryan Garner, to the show. And to be honest, we're a bit nervous to write this description of our conversation with this esteemed grammarian, lexicographer, and lawyer! You don't hear about fourth graders naming "sha…

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Stuart Simpson 57:04

3M ago57:04

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Send us a text Texan carver Stuart Simpson shares about his journey from carving found stones as a child to studying art at University to working with co-host Matthew Johnson at Texas Carved Stone (see Bob Ragan episode) to running his own studio. Also included - comments on running a stone carving business, a carving for Jeff Bezos, and the readin…

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EP. 156 – Shaun Wallace (The Chase) 31:46

3M ago31:46

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At 15 years old, Shaun Wallace was told that he would most likely end up in prison. Instead, he became a barrister and a TV personality famous for his knowledge mastery – first as a champion of the BBC quiz show Mastermind, and since 2009 as one of the chasers (professional quizzers) on UK television show The Chase. In this episode, Shaun chats wit…

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EP. 155 – Aika Stephenson (Just For Kids Law) 37:16

3M ago37:16

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This episode explores the heart-wrenching subject of youth justice. Guest Aika Stephenson is the founder of Just For Kids Law, a UK charity that represents and advocates for children in contact with the criminal justice system. She’s also the author of In Their Defence: Fighting for Youth Justice One Child at a Time (https://www.mombooks.com/book/i…

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How to Build and Manage a Powerful Advisory Board featuring Paul Hickey 52:14

4M ago52:14

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Send us a text In this episode, the discussion centers around the crucial role of advisory boards in guiding company strategies, product development, and business initiatives within the medical device sector. Featuring insights from Paul Hickey, CEO of ReShape Life Sciences, the conversation delves into best practices for forming and managing advis…

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Stephen Bouska 58:48

4M ago58:48

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Send us a text Join the trio for their conversation with Stephen Michael Bouska of Old World Stone Design in which they explore his unique background, in-depth knowledge of stone, and wide range of carving experiences. More about Stephen and the Stone Carvers Guild online at www.stonecarversguild.org. Learn more about the Stone Carvers Guild at www…

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EP. 154 – Zaneta Sedilekova & Ryan James ((re)purpose law) 42:04

4M ago42:04

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In this episode, we dive into the philosophical depths of the legal profession – exploring some of the assumptions underpinning Western legal thought and the implications of such assumptions. So nothing we can’t handle. Join host Becky Annison as she talks to Ryan James and Zaneta Sedilekova, the founders of (re)purpose law – a personal development…

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EP. 153 – Stuart Grossman & Alex Arteaga-Gomez (Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen) 40:25

5M ago40:25

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In the US, June is no longer just June – it is also National Gun Violence Awareness Month. To that end, this episode delves into one of the most pressing issues facing the US today: school shootings. Lauren sits down with Stuart Grossman and Alex Arteaga-Gomez, two attorneys at the forefront of US legal efforts to help curb gun violence in schools,…

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Franco Minervini 57:55

5M ago57:55

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Send us a text Franco Minervini joins hosts Bethany, Matthew, and Joel to talk his storied history in stone carving and some of his favorite projects over the years. Learn more about Franco and the Stone Carvers Guild online at www.stonecarversguild.org. Learn more about the Stone Carvers Guild at www.stonecarversguild.org.…

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EP. 152 – Neil Hudgell (Hudgell Solicitors) 31:56

5M ago31:56

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Over decades, hundreds of Post Office employees in the UK were wrongly prosecuted for crimes such as fraud and theft due to accounting errors resulting from faulty software. Many lives were devastated by the false accusations. This week, Yasmin speaks to Neil Hudgell, the Executive Chairman of Hudgell Solicitors, a firm representing many of the cla…

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EP. 151 – Jake Heller (CoCounsel, Thomson Reuters) 54:29

5M ago54:29

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Picture this: a young boy enters a computer programming project in his school science fair. It's so sophisticated that his teacher mistakenly assumes a parent must have helped – and awards him last place. The boy then grows up to become CEO of a legal technology company worth $650 million. That story belongs to Jake Heller, Head of CoCounsel – a re…

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Dale Johnson 52:08

6M ago52:08

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Send us a text Join Bethany, Matt, and Joel as they head to the studio of Dale Johnson of Old World Stone Carving in Ohio. For pictures of Dale's work and more about the Stone Carvers Guild, visit www.stonecarversguild.org. Learn more about the Stone Carvers Guild at www.stonecarversguild.org.By Stone Carvers Guild

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Commercializing a Disruptive Technology in a Hospital with Multiple Decision Makers and Influencers - Featuring Joe Steele 1:00:54

6M ago1:00:54

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Send us a text Joe Steele is Head of Commercialization at Hemosonics, where they are providing point-of-care solutions to help clinicians make more informed decisions on blood product usage. In this episode Joe shares why moving up the ladder too fast may not be the best way to go, why experiencing failure will help in the long-run, how to use wisd…

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EP. 150 – Lord Tim Clement-Jones CBE 47:43

6M ago47:43

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Governments around the world are grappling with how to regulate AI on issues ranging from copyright protections to ethical standards, competition rules and beyond. In this episode, host Becky Annison explores AI governance issues with Lord Tim Clement-Jones CBE, member of the UK House of Lords and former chair of its Artificial Intelligence Select …

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Open or Closed Robotic Systems – Are We at a Crossroads? Featuring Stuart Simpson 1:04:38

6M ago1:04:38

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Send us a text Stuart Simpson is CEO of Think Surgical. During his stellar 24-year career at Stryker he led an orthopedic industry transformation that established surgical robotic joint replacement as a standard of care, beginning with the acquisition of Mako Surgical in 2013. In this episode he shares his roots in medical device and how orthopedic…

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EP. 149 – Joe Green (Gunderson Dettmer) 50:31

6M ago50:31

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Salt and pepper. Fish and chips. The sun and the moon. Law and innovation? Ok, maybe those last two haven’t traditionally been a natural pair. But the legal world is changing like never before. What skills should lawyers develop to excel with new technologies? How can lawyers interested in tech get more involved in that field? This episode’s guest,…

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Michael Fannin 1:02:21

7M ago1:02:21

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Send us a text Join Bethany, Matthew, and Joel as they talk with longtime Stone Carvers Guild member Michael Fannin. The Vermont-based carver talks technique, stone, history, and much more in this in-depth conversation. More about Michael and the Stone Carvers Guild online at www.stonecarversguild.org. Learn more about the Stone Carvers Guild at ww…

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EP. 148 – Reena Parmar (Disabled Solicitors Network) 41:47

7M ago41:47

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For lawyers who are disabled or neurodivergent, finding role models and support in the legal profession is a huge challenge. After becoming disabled eight years ago – and grappling with how to navigate her health and her work as a lawyer – Reena Parmar set out to address that problem. Now Chair of the Disabled Solicitors Network (DSN) at the Law So…

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EP. 147 – Alan Barinholtz (Jury Duty) 35:40

8M ago35:40

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In this episode, Lauren sits down with Alan Barinholtz, lawyer and star of the hit TV series Jury Duty. Though Alan spent most of his life as a litigator and arbitrator, he dreamed of being an actor. After 40+ years as a lawyer (and, as he puts it, being patient and rehearsing for close to 50 years), Alan's dream came true when he landed the role o…

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Walter S. Arnold 1:10:34

8M ago1:10:34

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Send us a text In which Bethany, Matthew, and Joel discuss the age old problem of motivation in a solitary craft, before being motivated by the history, wisdom, and spirit of Chicago-based carver and Stone Carvers Guild founding member Walter S. Arnold. More about Walter and his work: https://stonecarversguild.org/episode-7-walter-arnold/ Learn mor…

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EP. 146 – Environmental activism in law firms: how to be a more climate conscious lawyer 40:28

8M ago40:28

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THE CROSS-EXAMINATION – Lawyers who are concerned about climate change increasingly want to see environmental values reflected in their practice. It can be difficult to advocate for change, especially for early career lawyers and those who feel that climate law is outside their expertise. But it turns out you don’t have to be an environmental litig…

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EP. 145 – Michele Meyer-Shipp (Dress for Success Worldwide) 47:35

9M ago47:35

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In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Michele Meyer-Shipp, the Chief Executive Officer of Dress for Success Worldwide. Dress for Success (https://dressforsuccess.org) is a global not-for-profit organization operating in 22 countries. Michele tells us about the organization's mission – helping women achieve economic independence and, as she expla…

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Malcolm S. Harlow, Jr. 55:01

9M ago55:01

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Send us a text In which Bethany, Matthew, and Joel from the Stone Carvers Guild speak with Malcolm Harlow and his wife Gale as they discuss his experience in stone carving through the years. More about Malcolm and the Stone Carvers Guild online at www.stonecarversguild.com. Learn more about the Stone Carvers Guild at www.stonecarversguild.org.…

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EP. 144 – Freedom of speech in the workplace 55:44

9M ago55:44

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THE CROSS-EXAMINATION – In today's culture, people are used to expressing their views on social media and entering into often polarised debates on potentially emotive issues. Amid the ethos of "bringing your whole self" to work, we have seen this outspokenness permeate into the workplace. There can be a range of differing views which can result in …

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EP. 143 – Fiona Rutherford (Justice) 32:04

9M ago32:04

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This episode’s guest is Fiona Rutherford, the Chief Executive of Justice, a UK law reform and human rights charity. Justice strives for a fair, accessible, and equal justice system and is also the UK section of the International Commission of Jurists. Fiona chats to Yasmin about a landmark report the charity recently published addressing the erosio…

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How Challenging Assignments and Brutally Honest Feedback Makes You Better with Dave Rosa 1:00:12

10M ago1:00:12

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Send us a text Dave Rosa is CEO of NeuroOne Medical Technologies, a company that has developed high-definition, minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment devices based on a unique thin film electrode technology, with an initial focus on epilepsy and the fast-growing neurostimulation market. In this episode he shares some times when tough feedback…

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78: Erin Good (Krystal Klairvoyant) 15:09

10M ago15:09

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Erin Good is an exciting new writer/director in the Australian Screen Indstry. She's produced a couple of series for Tik Tok, including her latest, Krystal Klairvoyant, which has been nominated for a Rose D'Or and C21 Internatinoal Media Awards. We had a great chat at Content London 2023 about writing a scripted series for a new social media platof…

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Bob Ragan and Mary Condon 1:08:07

10M ago1:08:07

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Send us a text Join Bethany, Matt, and Joel as they talk with Bob Ragan and Mary Condon of Texas Carved Stone, sharing the lessons they've learned through their many years of operation of a large shop with elite stone carving for art and architecture. Learn more about the Stone Carvers Guild at www.stonecarversguild.org.…

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EP. 142 – Mirna Santiago (Girls Rule the Law) 38:01

10M ago38:01

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"Show up. Speak up. Woman up." This is the motto of Mirna Santiago, a lawyer, DEI expert, and nonprofit founder and CEO. Through the many roles Mirna has held during her career, which has also included law firm partner and chair of the New York State Bar Association's Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Mirna epitomizes someone who walks…

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77: Grainne Brunsdon (Director of Content, Screen Australia) 22:37

11M ago22:37

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This is the first in a series of interviews I recorded at Content London 2023. Grainne is a highly experienced, strategic executive in the creative industries and current Director of Contant at Screen Australia. Before this she was the Head of Screen NSW. In this interview we talk about the benefits of the conference, how Screen Aus are there to he…

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An Inside View of FDA and Three New Guidance Documents on the 510(k) Process with Ken Riordan 1:00:13

11M ago1:00:13

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Send us a text Ken Riordan, Regulatory Affairs Project Manager at Telos Partners, brings a unique but essential perspective to his clients having worked in both the public and private sector. He was a lead reviewer for the FDA where he conducted scientific and engineering reviews of pre-market applications for cardiovascular devices. Ken’s broad ex…

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EP. 141 – Dan Neidle (Tax Policy Associates) 27:27

11M ago27:27

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This episode's guest pulls off the impossible: he'll make you wonder if maybe you should have been a tax lawyer. Dan Neidle is described by some as “possibly the UK’s leading tax lawyer”. After spending 25 years at Clifford Chance, including as their UK head of tax, he set-up Tax Policy Associates – a not-for-profit company aiming to improve tax an…

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How a Serial Entrepreneur Identifies and Evaluates Product Ideas and Brings Them to Market With Dr. Scott Wolf 53:10

11M ago53:10

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Send us a text Scott Wolf, MD is the Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Aerin Medical, where they are providing products to bring relief from nasal airway obstruction and chronic rhinitis. Scott is a prolific medical device entrepreneur across a broad range of therapeutic areas, and has also been a venture capitalist. In this episode we discuss how…

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Patrick Plunkett 1:11:07

11M ago1:11:07

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Stone Carvers Guild Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by the talented stone carver, Patrick Plunkett. Get ready to delve into the fascinating journey of this stone carver, from his English roots to iconic projects like the National Cathedral and the White House. Click here to see Patrick's work. Episode High…

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How Cross-Training and Extreme Ownership Help You Advance Your Career with Rollie Carlson 1:10:05

11M ago1:10:05

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Send us a text Rollie Calrson is the CEO of Immunexpress, a company that is pioneering technology that can rapidly detect sepsis. Rollie contributed to the success of Abbott Laboratories for 20 years, starting off in R&D, then transitioning to leadership positions in global businesses and start-up ventures. His attraction to start-ups led him to be…

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EP. 140 – Laura Arnold (Arnold Ventures) 39:08

11M ago39:08

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In this episode, Lauren sits down with billionaire philanthropist and former lawyer Laura Arnold, co-founder of Arnold Ventures. Arnold Ventures has spent over $2.5 billion (USD) on more than 3,200 projects in many areas of need, like criminal justice reform, healthcare, democracy and contraceptives, to name a few. The organization, which in part s…

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Don’t Go Chasin’ Waterfalls – Why the Agile Method is Preferred for Software Development with Weronika Michaluk 48:49

11M ago48:49

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Send us a text Weronika Michaluk is Digital Health Principal and SaMD Lead at HTD Health, a company dedicated to planning, designing and developing custom healthcare software. Weronika is an experienced professional with a diverse background in the fields of biomedical engineering, international business, and public health. In this episode she shar…

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When to Use Contract Manufacturing, and How Life Prioritization and Self-Care Affects All Areas of Your Life with Keith Smith 54:04

12M ago54:04

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Send us a text Keith Smith is President of Vonco Products, a medical device contract manufacturer that works with some of the largest companies in the industry. In the first part of this episode Keith shares why companies decide to use contract manufacturers, what they look for when choosing one, the importance of transparency, and how Vonco transi…

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EP. 139 – Linzi Bull (Penningtons Manches Cooper) 50:25

12M ago50:25

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Modern families come in all sizes and configurations – and often the law is playing catch-up with the issues raised by contemporary family relationships. In this episode, Linzi Bull, partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper, chats with host Yasmin Sheikh about her modern family legal practice. They focus in particular on the complex legal and ethical …

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What You Need to Know About the New Cybersecurity Regulations for Medical Device with Milton Yarberry 49:16

12M ago49:16

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Send us a text Milton Yarberry is Director of Project Management at Integrated Computer Solutions. Milton has developed or managed software development for Motorola, Lucent, Cognex, Inktomi, and FEI, before moving into the medical software sector in 2006 with Foliage, Ivenix and now ICS. In this episode he shares about the Protecting and Transformi…

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Amy Brier 1:10:54

12M ago1:10:54

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Send us a text In which Amy Brier sits down with Bethany, Joel, and Matt to discuss how to not deny that you are a lover of limestone. More information about her carving, and the Stone Carvers Guild, online: https://stonecarversguild.org/episode-3-amy-brier/ Learn more about the Stone Carvers Guild at www.stonecarversguild.org.…

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