Best Medical Device Engineering Podcasts (2025)

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Cadaver Labs, Medical Devices, and Marketing with Pooja Sharma Rao, B.S. Biomedical Engineering (Biochemical) '07 1:25:50

24d ago1:25:50

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Welcome to Viterbi Voice Season 11! In this episode, Paul sits down with Viterbi alumna Pooja Sharma Rao to talk about her unique career journey at the intersection of medicine, engineering, and business. From hands-on experiences in cadaver labs to developing and marketing medical devices, Pooja shares how her time at USC prepared her for a dynami…

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Chemical Engineering, Polymers & Pharmaceuticals, and LGBTQ identity with Makana Krulce, B.S. Chemical Engineering '15 1:25:03

3d ago1:25:03

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In this episode, Paul sits down with Viterbi alumna Makana Krulce to explore her journey from studying polymers at USC to working in global pharmaceutical consulting. Makana shares how her hands-on experience in Germany shaped her career, reflects on founding the USC student organization Queers in Engineering, Science, and Technology (QUEST), and d…

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S6E34 John Lembke | Best Practices for Hiring Engineers 39:42

5d ago39:42

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Send us a text John Lembke brings a unique blend of technical excellence, leadership, and strategic execution to the podcast. Currently at Scythe Robotics in Longmont, Colorado, he’s pioneered the development of scalable production systems—from tooling to capacity planning—for their autonomous robot manufacturing lines. Over the past 16 months, Joh…

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Navigating Fear, Misconceptions, & Social Media in College Admission with Jennifer (Jenn The Tutor) Jessie, College Admission Consultant 1:43:52

10d ago1:43:52

1:43:52

In this episode, Paul sits down with Jennifer, a college admission counselor best known as Jenn the Tutor, to debunk myths and misconceptions about getting into college. Jennifer shares her journey from law school to education, her community-oriented approach to guiding students, and why she believes authenticity matters more than chasing prestige.…

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S6E33 Bryant Foster | Design for Human Factors & User Experience 51:30

12d ago51:30

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Send us a text Join us for an in-depth conversation with Bryant Foster, a human factors expert who's worked with industry giants like Google to make complex products simpler and safer. With a background in cognitive psychology, Bryant shares insights on designing user-friendly products, from surgical systems to smart thermostats, all while keeping …

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Construction Management, Lacrosse, Sorority Life, and Study Aboard experiences with Natalie Dana (Alvarez), BS Civil Engineering (Building Science) '14, MS Green Technologies '15 1:17:17

17d ago1:17:17

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In this episode, Paul speaks with Viterbi alumna Natalie Dana (Alvarez) about her interdisciplinary path through civil engineering and architecture, her career in sustainable construction at Turner Construction, and how her time at USC, from study abroad to football games, shaped her journey. They also discuss the future of engineering education, A…

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S6E32 Josh Zarecky | How To Travel The Country While Working As A Full Time Engineer 47:01

19d ago47:01

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Send us a text In this engaging episode of Being An Engineer, Josh Zarecky shares his unique journey of running an engineering business while traveling across the United States in an RV. He discusses his background in mechanical engineering, the challenges and joys of remote work, and his innovative approach to developing industrial automation solu…

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S6E31 Camden Shuman | Building a Second Brain, Co-ops, & Tools for Developing Your Network 45:12

26d ago45:12

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Send us a text In this episode, Camden Shuman discusses his experiences as a co-op student at Siemens Healthineers, where he has gained valuable hands-on experience in mechanical design work. He also shares insights about his entrepreneurial venture, "The Engineering Way" newsletter, which aims to help engineering students and professionals develop…

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S6E30 Jake Whinnery | Resources for Interviewing & Landing Engineering Jobs 53:14

1M ago53:14

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Send us a text Jake shares his engineering journey, insights into technical interviews, and strategies for young engineers to succeed in the hardware industry. He discusses his experiences at companies like Tesla and Relativity Space and how he created Hardware is Hard to help mechanical engineers land top-tier jobs. Main Topics: Importance of inte…

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Last Chance for PDX Discount 2:01

1M ago2:01

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Send us a text Sign up for a free account at https://www.thewave.engineer/ Then, access your 50% discount code for PDX 2025 here: https://www.thewave.engineer/product-development-expo/dfm-days/ About Being An Engineer The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with…

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S6E29 Joshua Tarbutton | Lessons From the Military Applied to Engineering 50:33

1M ago50:33

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Send us a text Joshua Tarbutton shares his journey from military service to engineering entrepreneurship, discussing how military discipline and leadership principles can transform engineering culture and workplace dynamics. Main Topics: Military influence on engineering leadership Restoring dignity in engineering workplaces Creating psychological …

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Celebrated MIT engineer and entrepreneur develops medical devices to treat cancer and other diseases 42:22

1M ago42:22

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Send us a text Michael Cima is a researcher, inventor and entrepreneur who has spent 40-years creating advanced medical devices that focus on diagnostics and treatments for cancer, metabolic diseases and trauma. He is also devoted educator mentoring the next generation of creators about the broad benefits of IP rights.…

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S6E28 Paul Vizzio | Engineering Naval Submarines, Pet Products, & Elite Sports Training Machines 50:01

2M ago50:01

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Send us a text In today’s episode, Paul will explore how he scales hardware teams, builds for manufacturability, navigates supply chain complexity, mentors engineers, and embraces community‑driven innovation. Get ready for insights on leadership, prototyping, and bringing hardware to life from idea to market. Main Topics: Proteus Motion's V1 and V2…

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Why am I doing PDX? 2:02

2M ago2:02

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Send us a text Sign up for a free account at https://www.thewave.engineer/ Then, access your 50% discount code for PDX 2025 here: https://www.thewave.engineer/product-development-expo/dfm-days/ About Being An Engineer The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with…

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What Every Engineer Should Know About Contract Manufacturers 0:55

2M ago0:55

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Send us a text Webinar: What Every Engineer Should Know About Contract Manufacturers Register here: https://www.thewave.engineer/store/product/31-what-every-engineer-should-know-about-working-with-a-contract-manufacturer/ About Being An Engineer The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers …

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S6E27 Stephen Hinch | Lessons from HP & Disruptive Innovations 56:40

2M ago56:40

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Send us a text Join Aaron Moncur as he interviews Stephen Hinch about his remarkable career in innovation, discussing how companies can foster breakthrough technologies, overcome corporate innovation barriers, and create a culture that supports creative thinking. Main Topics: From Engineering to Leadership: Steve's Career Journey Turning Innovative…

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Additive Manufacturing Becomes an Integral Part of Medical Device Manufacturing 9:29

2M ago9:29

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3DHeals Founder Jenny Chen Discusses the AM-Adoption Momentum in Medical Device Industry, and Regulatory Bodies' Attitude Toward the TechnologyBy Kenneth Wong

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S6E26 Katie Karmelek | How You Can Accelerate Med Device Development with Chamfr 47:57

2M ago47:57

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Send us a text In this episode of the Being an Engineer podcast, host Aaron Moncur interviews Katie Karmelek, a mechanical engineer and co-founder of Chamfr. Katie shares her journey from engineering to entrepreneurship, discussing her passion for medical device innovation and how Chamfr is revolutionizing component sourcing for medical device engi…

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PDX – The Product Development Expo 2:04

2M ago2:04

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Send us a text Sign up for a free account at https://www.thewave.engineer/ Then, access your 50% discount code for PDX 2025 here: https://www.thewave.engineer/product-development-expo/dfm-days/ About Being An Engineer The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with…

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Behind the Mic: A Personal Update and What's Next for Podcast 2:38

2M ago2:38

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In this special behind-the-scenes episode, host Alex Merwin steps away from our usual guest interviews to share some important personal news and exciting updates about the podcast's direction. After years of bringing you stories from healthcare innovators and building an incredible community of listeners, Alex has reached a pivotal moment in his ow…

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DE Podcast: Nick Appleyard on the Mission to Democratize Simulation 16:52

2M ago16:52

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Nick Appleyard, Exec Director, ASSESS, reflects on the movement to broaden simulation use, what the software vendors are doing right, and where the missed opportunities are.By Kenneth Wong

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S6S25 Andy Thompson | Practical Applications of GD&T 45:30

2M ago45:30

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Send us a text In this episode, Andy Thompson discussed his journey from machinist to expert in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). He highlighted the importance of understanding GD&T for effective design, manufacturing, and quality control. Thompson shared examples of how GD&T improved manufacturing processes, such as aerospace parts an…

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DE Editors' Chat: 3D Printing from Natural Language Prompts, AI Copilots in Factories, More 26:50

3M ago26:50

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DE Editors Discuss News from Rapid TCT, Dell Technologies World, GTC ParisBy Kenneth Wong

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S6E24 James Bryant | A Process For Engineers to Succeed at Home & at Work 43:40

3M ago43:40

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Send us a text Dr. James Bryant shares his transformative approach to helping engineers achieve professional excellence without sacrificing personal fulfillment. He discusses his unique methodology for balancing work and home life, developing leadership skills, and creating meaningful success. Main Topics: Transitioning from engineering to coaching…

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S6E23 Mihir Shah | Buying & Growing a High Performing Machine Shop 39:05

3M ago39:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Aaron Moncur interviews Mihir Shah, an engineer-turned-entrepreneur who shares insights from his diverse career spanning Tesla, Inspect AR, and now Tomai Engineering. Mihir discusses his journey through engineering, startup growth, investment strategies, and the importance of first principles thinking. Main Topics: E…

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This Fashionista Doesn't Wear Fashion - She Covers It 39:20

3M ago39:20

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Send us a text Julie Zerbo is an editor, lawyer and business analyst who covers the business of fashion, including its evolving use of licensing and IP rights.By The Center For Intellectual Property Understanding

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Podcast: Dyndrite's Harshil Goel Pushes for Printing from Native CAD 11:47

3M ago11:47

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Harshil Goel discusses why printing directly from CAD is betterBy Kenneth Wong

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S6E22 Dean Odell | Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) 38:29

3M ago38:29

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Send us a text Aaron Moncur sits down with Dean Odell, a distinguished mechanical engineering instructor and YouTube educator, to explore the fascinating world of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T). Dean shares his journey from a welder to an engineering instructor, discusses the importance of GD&T in manufacturing, and reveals insights fr…

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S6E21 Ron Higgs | Systems Thinking, People Skills, & Executive Leadership 50:03

3M ago50:03

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Send us a text Ron Higgs shares insights on transforming engineers into effective executive leaders, drawing from his extensive experience in military aviation, aerospace, and consulting. He discusses the critical skills engineers need to advance into leadership roles, emphasizing people skills, systems thinking, and continuous improvement. Main To…

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#124, From Search Algorithms to Scientific Breakthroughs with Doug Selinger from Plex Research 21:30

3M ago21:30

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Learn how Plex Research combines PageRank-style algorithms with AI to navigate the complexity of biomedical data, transforming untapped research potential into validated drug discovery opportunities.

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S6E20 John Martell | Mechanisms, Drones, and Excel Macros 43:49

3M ago43:49

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Send us a text Join Aaron Moncur as he sits down with John Martell, a mechanical engineer with over 14 years of experience in aerospace, medical devices, automation, and geospatial drone services. Discover John's engineering journey, his innovative approach to mechanism design, and how he transitioned from mechanical engineering to data management.…

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#123, Decoding Immune Cell Behavior to Transform Treatment Discovery with Gregory Vladimer from Graph Therapeutics 19:45

4M ago19:45

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The intersection of AI and immunology is revolutionizing how we understand and treat complex immune disorders. In this episode of the AWS Health Innovation Podcast, Mike Tarselli, Specialist Leader for HCLS Data & AI, explores the future of precision immunology with Gregory Vladimer, Scientific Co-Founder & CEO of Graph Therapeutics. Graph's innova…

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S6E19 Stuart Grant | MedTech Innovation 50:50

4M ago50:50

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Send us a text Join host Aaron Moncur as he sits down with Dr. Stuart Grant, a seasoned med tech innovator with over 25 years of experience at industry giants like Johnson & Johnson and DePuy. Dr. Grant shares his journey from design engineering to founding his own consultancy, offering invaluable insights into medical device development, regulator…

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#122, Revolutionizing Heart Failure Care Through Non-Invasive Sensing with Filip Peters from Acorai 30:49

4M ago30:49

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Heart failure affects over 60 million people worldwide, yet monitoring blood pressure inside the heart remains an invasive, complex procedure. In this episode of the AWS Health Innovation Podcast, Guy Spigelman, EMEA lead for Healthcare and Life Sciences Startups at AWS, speaks with Filip Peters, CEO of Acorai, about their groundbreaking non-invasi…

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Season 10 Finale & Host Hand-Off 1:00:28

4M ago1:00:28

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Join us for Saafiyah's last podcast as our co-host! Saafiyah and Paul wrap up season 10 of the Viterbi Voices podcast and introduce the next co-host... Hannah! They reflect on Saafiyah's year as co-host, share plans for the end of the semester, and discuss what’s next for the podcast. Signing off, see you all in August! Text us a Question or Commen…

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S6E18 Nikolaj Kloch | Public Speaking, Career Changes, & Leading with Value 57:11

4M ago57:11

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Send us a text Nikolaj Kloch shares his unique journey from aerospace engineering to becoming a leading videographer specializing in content creation for public speakers. He discusses how engineering skills translate into entrepreneurship, content creation, and business development. Main Topics: Transitioning from aerospace engineering to videograp…

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Nathan Justin’s Path to Finding a Passion in Computer Science 53:56

4M ago53:56

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In this episode, Satwika talks with 5th year PhD student Nathan Justin about his take on software engineering, CS ethics and his journey towards a PhD. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!By USC Viterbi Undergraduate Admission

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S6E17 Scott Putnam | Invention, Licensing, and Venturing 48:32

4M ago48:32

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Send us a text Join Aaron Moncur as he interviews Scott Putnam, an expert in guiding inventors through the complex journey of bringing products to market. Scott shares insights from his 15+ years of experience coaching over 500 inventors, discussing strategies for product development, licensing, and successful commercialization. Main Topics: Challe…

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#121, Engineering Better Drugs Through Bacterial Intelligence with Nik Sharma & Mo Alomari from BioCorteX 0:13

4M ago0:13

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The complex relationship between bacteria and medication efficacy represents one of medicine's most overlooked frontiers. In this episode of the AWS Health Innovation Podcast, Amrita Sarkar, GenAI Leader for Health & Bio at AWS Startups, speaks with Nik Sharma (CEO and Co-Founder) and Muhannad Alomari (CTO and Co-Founder) of BioCorteX. Their ground…

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Let’s Talk About “The STEMphony"! 38:38

4M ago38:38

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In this episode, Jessica (AME ‘28) sits down with Emma (ASTE ‘28), Norah (ECE ‘28), and Alan (ASTE ‘28) to explore what it's like balancing the rigors of engineering with their passion for music. From acapella rehearsals to band camp, they dive into what inspired them to continue learning and performing music, how they got involved in their current…

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S6E16 Jake Kennington | Engineer Yourself First, Personal Reflection, & Accepting Change 55:56

4M ago55:56

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Send us a text Jake Kennington shares his transformative journey from structural engineering to personal development coaching, discussing how engineers can build meaningful lives without sacrificing their careers. He explores the importance of personal growth, embracing change, and developing a strong personal foundation. Main Topics: Transitioning…

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Finding Your Flow in Chemical Engineering 45:39

5M ago45:39

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In this episode, Michaela (CHE ‘27) sits down with Zoe (CHE ‘27) to discuss what chemical engineering is really like, keys to success in a challenging major, balancing academics and fun clubs, and finding joy with friends and self-care at USC. Text us a Question or Comment - it may be on our next episode!…

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S6E15 Too Tall Toby | CAD Best Practices, Speed Modeling, & Gamification 1:04:26

5M ago1:04:26

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Send us a text Join Aaron Moncur as he interviews Toby Schnaars, a CAD expert who has revolutionized learning 3D modeling through gamification. With nearly three decades of experience in tech support and training, Toby shares insights on CAD best practices, speed modeling, and his innovative platform that makes learning CAD fun and engaging. Main T…

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When IP rights lose their property-like function innovation suffers 41:03

5M ago41:03

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Send us a text Author Jonathan Barnett argues that tilting the IP playing field to the benefit of the biggest companies is a much greater threat to innovation, business and democracy than we are willing to admit.By The Center For Intellectual Property Understanding

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#120, Predicting Trial Success Before Recruitment with Orr Inbar from QuantHealth 39:28

5M ago39:28

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What if you could peer into the future of a clinical trial before enrolling a single patient? In this episode of the AWS Health Innovation Podcast, Alex Merwin, Head of Growth for Healthcare & Life Science Startups at AWS, sits down with Orr Inbar, Co-Founder & CEO of QuantHealth, to explore their groundbreaking platform that's revolutionizing drug…

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Exploring the Intersectionality between Journalism and Engineering 46:59

5M ago46:59

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In this episode, Keilani (CSBA ‘27) talks to Ellis (CS ‘28) about the underlooked significance of journalism and science communications for STEM-related issues applicable to the real world. They discuss how accessible newsletters and publications can be used to garner traction towards wider issues such as sustainability, computer science, and engin…

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S6E14 Russ Aldridge | Robot Cinematography, 16-day Ventilators, & Identifying the REAL problem 48:09

5M ago48:09

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Send us a text This episode is a re-run from season 1 Russ Aldridge shares his entrepreneurial journey of founding Sisu, a mechanical engineering company that designs innovative robotic solutions. From creating a revolutionary knife-sharpening robot to developing a game-changing cinematography robot arm and rapidly producing ventilators during the …

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#119, Transforming Medical Device Development with Alex Condon from Galen Data 32:03

5M ago32:03

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From developing advanced technology for astronauts to revolutionizing medical device connectivity, every founders' innovation journey includes unexpected twists and turns. In this episode of the AWS Health Innovation Podcast, Yin He, Principal of Business Development for Healthcare & Life Sciences Startups at AWS, explores the transformative world …

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Why USC? 1:03:14

5M ago1:03:14

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In this episode, Saafiyah sits down with USC students from various majors and years to unpack their college decision journeys. From the factors that guided their choices to what surprised them most after arriving, they reflect on what drew them to USC and how their perspectives have evolved since. Tune in to hear why each of them ultimately chose t…

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S6E13 Geoffrey Huber | Bespoke Ladders, Communicating Through Drawing, & Having a Big Customer 45:13

5M ago45:13

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Send us a text Geoffrey Huber shares his journey from art school to industrial design, discussing his expertise in creating custom access and safety equipment for industries like aerospace, aviation, and manufacturing. He reveals insights into building a successful custom manufacturing business and the importance of hands-on experience in engineeri…

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