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Founder Problems Podcast

Lee Zuvanich, Zach Oshinbanjo, Sarah Schumacher

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Unscripted, anti-hustle conversations with real founders working through real problems. Behind closed doors, founders aren’t talking about the highlight reels. Listen in as we help each other–and you–navigate the ups and downs of life as a business owner, whether you’re on your 1st startup or your 15th.
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Thrift Unfiltered Podcast

Mikael & Pierre-Olivier

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Thrift Unfiltered Podcast is the official podcast of ThriftBuddy, hosted by the platform’s founding team. It offers raw, unscripted conversations about the realities of building a startup in the secondhand industry. Topics include entrepreneurship, sustainability, the resale economy, and behind-the-scenes stories from the ThriftBuddy journey. Launching June 2025, the podcast aims to educate, inspire, and connect with a new generation of thrift-savvy entrepreneurs and conscious consumers.
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We started off as "Startup Unscripted" walking dentists through the startup process then we added "Dental Acquisition Unscripted." NOW Michael Dinsio, MBA joins forces with Paula Quinn, BSDH combining both shows into one channel 🫶 - Dental Unscripted. Together Mike & Paula bring a modern approach & perspective serving the dental industry the past 30+ years. Together they invite guests to the show and discuss their personal or professional experiences. We hope you will follow along on your de ...
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We are showcasing the real side of entrepreneurship and startups culture through the insights and advice of experts involved with different facets of entrepreneurship. NEW EPISODES EVERY THREE WEEKS This show is a production of Stacked Audio Group
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Hooked On Startups

Matthew Sullivan - Founder of QuantmRE.com

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I’m Matthew Sullivan, and this is Hooked on Startups, the show where I chat with some of the most talented, inspiring and successful entrepreneurs who talk about their real life stories, overcoming challenges and failures, and mastering success. Get ready for some of the best business tips, tricks and tactics and some frank, unscripted discussions.
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'floating questions' is a podcast where curiosity guides conversations, venturing into unknown destinations. It's a gateway to inquire and learn more about an array of subjects, including tech, AI, business, investing, and dashes of philosophy, spirituality, and art. Join thinkers, innovators, and storytellers as they share insights and tales. This podcast is your invitation to share in the joy of spontaneous discovery, wherever that might lead. Subscribe to float along on this journey. Idea ...
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The Launch

James Smethurst

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The Launch is a podcast for founders, by founders, with unfiltered conversations from entrepreneurs across tech, property, wellness, AI, sport, and beyond. In each episode, our host James Smethurst dives into the real stories behind building a business, from first ideas to fundraising, exits, setbacks, and everything in between. It’s lighthearted but honest, giving founders space to share what they’ve learned, what they’re building, and why it matters. Whether you’re interested in starting a ...
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Venture unscripted. explores how ventures go from ‘zero to one’ with entrepreneurs in healthcare, technology, business, and beyond — founders share how they overcame obstacles, learned to pivot, and discovered strategies that they want to share with fellow innovators. By City Innovations, a Venture Studio — cityinnovations.com
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A Startup and Entrepreneurship Podcast. This is an unscripted founder to founder conversation intended to organically extract the key gems and learnings from some of the best minds in the Minnesota startup scene. The inspiration came from host Josh Fedie's journey of seeking knowledge and assembling advisors while creating and launching his second business, (SalesReach.io) a SaaS based sales acceleration, enablement, and Smarketing technology.
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This Dental Specific Podcast is dedicated to the Dental "Entrepreneur" Michael Dinsio, Founder of Next Level Consultants, delivers #TRUTH when starting up a dental practice. From the very first step to getting the keys of a dental practice, Michael shares his raw & unscripted playbook with you. Not only does this podcast provide you with "What To Do" but more importantly "What Not To Do". With over over 15 years of experience & over 150 past clients, Michael delivers an educational and infor ...
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Welcome to the Leaders Unscripted podcast. I'm Suzan Bond, and I'm excited to bring you stories of real-life leaders who faced tough challenges or changes. In this series, we'll dive into the people and organisational side of leadership, exploring how individuals navigated through obstacles and emerged stronger on the other side. As a former COO and leadership consultant,I know that leading through change is not always easy. But it's through these challenges that we learn and grow the most. ...
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AZ Tech Podcast

Hamid Shojaee

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AZ Tech Podcast is hosted by Hamid Shojaee, an Arizona tech entrepreneur and investor who's been involved in the community for more than 20 years. The show features unscripted conversations with doers, from founders and investors to scientists and government officials, who are working to make a dent in the universe. Find out more about what's going on in the Arizona tech community by following AZ Tech Beat. Watch the full episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVfe ...
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My Business Podcast

Momentum Media

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The My Business Podcast is Australia’s leading podcast for anyone who owns and operates their own business. Each week, we speak with real-life business owners about their successes and struggles, finances and fears, as well as what inspires them and how they continue to make ends meet. Raw, honest and unscripted, the My Business Podcast is the ultimate source of inspiring stories and practical advice for every business leader. Recognised as a trusted advisor to SME owners for 24 years, My Bu ...
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Innovation Junkies

Innovation Junkie

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Each week, our innovation experts will share strategies and practices that will generate sustained results and long-lasting success in your organization. Our hosts, Jeff Amerine and Jeff Standridge bring over 50 years of combined enterprise and startup innovation expertise across multiple industries. Everything at Innovation Junkie revolves around helping you scale your business and inspire innovative disciplines and practices.
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Bite-sized clips with TED level top thinkers, founders and scientists on how advances in biotech & genomics, space travel, IoT, AI and other exponential tech converge to create our collective future and what we can do, from a research and policy perspective to shape the trends, technologies and societal norms for a better world. Main Podcast: https://disruptors.fm/itunes If in-depth, unscripted conversations with the researchers, startups and future thinkers transforming the future of all of ...
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The Misfit Founders Podcast is a genuine and unscripted platform dedicated to delving deep into the world of entrepreneurship, but with a unique twist. Instead of the usual polished and rehearsed interviews, this podcast seeks to spotlight the raw, authentic journeys of founders, highlighting the struggles, setbacks, and lessons that are often glossed over in more traditional mediums. The primary goal is to offer transparency into the challenges and rewards of building a startup, ensuring th ...
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Just a quick note to say we're taking a short summer break and will return in July. Founder Problems is a podcast by and for real-world, fed-up founders. Three entrepreneurs in the messy middle share hot takes, actionable steps, and resources to navigate the challenges of running a business—no promises of 10x growth or swooning investors. Every fou…
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Send us a text Secondhand Surge: The $350B Opportunity Retail Can’t Ignore In this episode, we dive into the explosive growth of the secondhand economy, projected to hit $350 billion by 2027. From shifting consumer behavior to sustainability-driven retail models, we explore how businesses—big and small—can capitalize on this movement. Whether you’r…
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Send us a text Dans cet épisode, on vous plonge dans les coulisses de l’incorporation de ThriftBuddy et des décisions stratégiques prises dès les premiers jours. On explore comment l’intelligence artificielle s’intègre dès la fondation pour gagner du temps, optimiser les tâches répétitives, et bâtir plus intelligemment. De la paperasse légale aux o…
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What happens when you quit accounting, stumble into the internet boom, and accidentally build one of the UK’s first online bingo empires? In this episode of The Launch Podcast, Phil Fraser, founder of the Leeds Business Podcast and online gaming veteran, shares how he went from clueless graduate to digital trailblazer—bootstrapping a business from …
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In one of our most powerful and emotional episodes yet, we sit down with Q and Suaia's—professional rugby players and founders of the Talk Your Walk Foundation. Their stories are raw, real, and deeply inspiring. From troubled pasts, personal loss, and prison time… to international rugby careers and a mission to transform lives through mental health…
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Join Michael Dinsio and Paula Quinn as they dive into navigating tough conversations to elevate patient care and revenue from the HYGIENE CHAIR in your practice. Discover how dentists can effectively communicate with hygienists to set clear expectations, gain support, and prioritize periodontal disease diagnosis—critical as 50% of adults over 30 fa…
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Send us a text In this very first episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the world of thrifting, reselling, and secondhand entrepreneurship. Welcome to Thrift Unfiltered — a podcast that dives deep into the business, the culture, and the grind behind flipping finds, building brands, and creating community in the resale space. Hosted by two pass…
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In this episode, Sarah Schumacher, Zach Oshinbanjo (and joining later, Lee Zuvanich) experiment with a new format about our own, recent founder problems: tedious admin work, the art of saying no, and staying afloat when founder brain pulls you in twenty directions. We discuss Sarah's quest for operational efficiency, Zach's strategic life overhaul,…
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In this episode, we sit down with Sean Chen - a former data scientist at Google and one of the first AI product managers at Walmart/Sam’s Club - to unpack his whirlwind journey through tech and startups. Sean reveals how VC pressure can steer or stall your vision, and how he and his co-founder built “Shelfer,” a voice-driven inventory app for SMB r…
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In this episode of The Launch Podcast, we dive into the world of indie horror and genre cinema with Rachel and Simeon Halligan, co-founders of GrimmFest and creators of the upcoming psychological thriller Past Life. From producing their first horror feature to launching one of the UK’s leading genre film festivals, Rachel and Simeon share their jou…
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In this inspiring episode of The Launch, we sit down with Joe and Tom—two ex-rugby players from West Yorkshire—who left behind their sports careers to tackle the world of property development. With nothing but grit, hustle, and a shared vision, they went from living off maternity pay and using a broken-down Hyundai as a work van… to sourcing and ma…
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In this episode of the Founder Problems Podcast, hosts Lee Zuvanich, Sarah Schumacher, and Zach Oshinbanjo dive into the contentious world of AI. They explore its potential harms (DOOM!) and benefits (being lazy!), including environmental impacts, corporate responsibility, and practical applications in both personal and professional settings. The c…
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•⁠ ⁠A racing driver from Barnsley breaking into motorsport with zero connections •⁠ ⁠Track days that are more than just a few laps on an airfield •⁠ ⁠And a business quietly rewriting the rulebook on how to drive productivity. James Merrills has built Raidillon Racing & Race Competitions, both startups; one turning high-performance track days into a…
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In this episode of Dental Unscripted, Michael Dinsio is joined by dental CPA and advisor Morgan Hamon to unpack the often-overlooked—but critically important—topic of allocation schedules in dental practice transitions. Whether you're buying your first practice, preparing to sell, or just want to understand how purchase prices are split between ass…
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In this episode of the Founder Problems Podcast, Zach Oshinbanjo, Sarah Schumacher, and Lee Zuvanich discuss whether to quit your secure 9-to-5 for your startup idea. They examine the pros and cons of maintaining a day job while exploring side ventures, highlighting the importance of stability and a gradual transition while totally unable to hide t…
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How are investors navigating the wild frontier of robotics startups? The rules for deep tech investing are still being written. I talk with Brannon Jones, DeepTech Investor at AlleyCorp, about why robotics is an untamed investment landscape, how smart investors evaluate robotics companies, and which sectors are primed for robotic disruption. You'll…
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From a hacker's perspective, what are some of the most overlooked - yet critical - problems in tech? In this episode, Clarence Chio shares his journey from giving DEFCON talks on adversarial AI before it was cool, to building two startups at the intersection of risk management and AI. We dive into his experiences hacking alongside white, red, and b…
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From Dr Rania Saleh's personal challenges to a revolutionary new software solution! Join us as we interview Oryx founder Dr. Selah, who shares her inspiring story and the vision behind Oryx Practice Management Software. Dr. Rania explains how her own experience needing bed rest during her pregnancy led to developing a system that allows dentists to…
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In this episode of the Founder Problems Podcast, Sarah Schumacher, Lee Zuvanich, and Zach Oshinbanjo navigate the murky waters of differentiating freelancers from entrepreneurs. They explore how freelancing can be a starting point for business-building, the difficulties (and risk) of scaling and delegation. The team also takes a detour into the nee…
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Raising investment, replacing frustrating phone systems and being on hold with AI - Inside Neural Voice’s AI Revolution with Jeremy Smith and Harry Finch In this episode, we chat with Jeremy Smith (CEO) and Harry Finch (Lead Engineer) from Neural Voice, a UK startup building AI that replaces traditional phone systems with smart, human-like conversa…
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In this episode, Zach Oshinbanjo, Lee Zuvanich and Sarah Schumacher share how to turn your biggest facepalms and 'oh-no' moments into stepping stones. From last-minute grant scrambles to learning to cultivate optimism, they dive into personal stories and practical tips on finding the silver lining in every screw-up. They also make a diversion into …
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Housing is expensive, and a big part of that cost is labor. What if robots could build the frames for our homes, making construction faster, safer, and more affordable? I talk with Barrett Ames, Co-founder of BotBuilt, about how his company is revolutionizing home construction by automating the framing process. Barrett shares how they've solved the…
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Why does patient financing matter? The team uncovers eye-opening stats: 15-20% of patients walk in unprepared to pay. A practice producing $1.6 million often sit on $2-2.4 million in unscheduled treatment. Michael Clark, a former CareCredit insider, explains how offering payment options bridges the gap, especially for bigger treatment plans like cr…
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In this episode, Mike and Paula are joined by executive coach Michael Clark with Next Level Consultants—to dive deep into Patient Financing. They discuss how patient financing boosts case acceptance practice profitability, they tackle the challenges and opportunities that define modern day practices. They dish out practical tips, compelling stats, …
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Floating Questions welcomes Ashish Ranjan Jha - former AI lead at Revolut, author of Fight Fraud with Machine Learning, and now founder of Nativ. In this episode, we trace Ashish’s journey across three continents and a range of roles - from customizing LSTMs for interpretability before it was cool, to scaling fraud and identity verification AI syst…
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In this episode of the Founder Problems Podcast, Sarah Schumacher, Lee Zuvanich, and Zach Oshinbanjo discuss the idea of rented versus owned digital platforms. Because social media accounts are great until they decide to pull the rug out from under you. They break down the pros and cons, sprinkle in a few realistic warnings, and give practical tips…
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Ever wondered how robots actually "see" the world? Or why Tesla can achieve so much with just vision? I talk with Bradley Dillon, CEO of Luxonis, about how their AI-enabled cameras are becoming the eyes and brains of robots everywhere. Bradley shares how they've sold over 150,000 vision platforms and why processing at the edge (right on the camera)…
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In this insightfully honest episode, Lee Zuvanich, Zach Oshinbanjo, and Sarah Schumacher dive into TAM, SAM, and SOM (no, that’s not a delicious soup). They drive home the importance of understanding your Total Addressable Market (TAM) and listening to feedback before assuming your next idea is the big one. Don't spend all your money on ads and acc…
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Harry shares his journey from competitive powerlifting and mechanical engineering to building a successful B2B lead generation business in just over a year. • Transitioning from corporate job to entrepreneurship at age 24 • Evolution from social media management to lead generation through trial and error • Building a team strategically by identifyi…
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Ever walked into your dental practice and felt more like a referee than a leader inspiring a team? Let's face it, managing a dental team can be like navigating a minefield of personalities, competing priorities, and unexpected challenges. But it doesn't have to be a constant struggle! In this episode of Dental Unscripted, Mike Dinsio and Paula Quin…
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Feeling like you're herding cats instead of leading a team? Managing a dental practice is challenging enough without the added stress of dealing with difficult employees, personality clashes, and performance issues. But what if there was a way to transform your team from a source of frustration into a powerful engine for growth? In this episode of …
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Thinking about hiring a dental consultant but not sure if it's the right move? 🤔 Mike and Paula break it down in a very candid and practical way. This episode of Dental Unscripted tackles a somewhat controversial topic of dental consultants - are they worth it, or are they just overhyped? Join in on the Conversation Debunk the Myths: We expose comm…
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Are dental consultants worth it? 🤔 This episode of Dental Unscripted, Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn explore the first person perspective of dental consulting, helping docs see key factors the benefits and also the challenges that come with working with a consultant! We explore: The REAL value of a consultant: Do they actually bring expertise and fres…
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Ever wonder what happens when robotics experts gather in a secret location to share their cutting-edge work? In this special episode, I bring you live interviews from a stealth robotics event between Austin and San Antonio. I talk with - Kyle Morgenstein, PhD student at UT Austin working on making legged robots safe in human environments; - David V…
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In this episode of the Founder Problems Podcast, Lee Zuvanich, Sarah Schumacher, and Zach Oshinbanjo discuss the difficult task of vetting potential co-founders. Sharing personal misadventures and cautionary tales, they stress the importance of thorough due diligence with practical tips like working together on a trial basis, ensuring aligned value…
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Floating Questions welcomes Matt LeMay, a product leader, musician, and author of two books: Impact First Product Teams and Product Management in Practice. With experience at Spotify, Mailchimp, Bitly, and beyond, Matt shares his thoughts on navigating ethical dilemmas in big tech, driving real impact in product teams, and the essential traits of a…
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Taking the leap into dental practice ownership? 😱 This episode of Dental Unscripted is a MUST-LISTEN for aspiring owners! Whether starting up or buying Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn walk you through the journey as they touch on crucial aspects of starting up and running a DENTAL PRACTICE - Because, "You Don't Know What You Don't Know" about transitio…
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Ever wondered what day one of owning a dental practice really looks like? In this candid episode of Dental Unscripted, hosts Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn reveal what often gets overlooked in the excitement of becoming a practice owner and realities of transitioning into practice ownership. Paula, draws from her experience as a new owners, and togeth…
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Zach Oshinbanjo, Lee Zuvanich, and Sarah Schumacher delve into the myth that a singular focus is necessary for business success. Sharing their eclectic and, frankly, exhausting career paths, they highlight the ability to balance multiple ventures by utilizing systems and leveraging natural nerd skills. They also give advice to their younger selves:…
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Can robots smell? How could a sense of smell transform robotics and unlock entirely new applications? In this episode, I talk with Kordel France, Founder of Scentience. We talk about: - How a sense of smell works and how it can be replicated in robots - The challenges and breakthroughs in developing smell-based sensing technology - The potential fo…
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Join us for this Episode of Dental Unscripted with host Mike Dinsio, co-host Paula Quinn, and special guest Stefani Sandoval as they dive deep into the complex world of dental credentialing during practice acquisitions. Connect with Next Level Consultants Team to learn more about their Dental Credentaling Service CALL: (253) 234-5288 EMAIL: admin@n…
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Join us for this Episode of Dental Unscripted with host Mike Dinsio, co-host Paula Quinn, and special guest Stefani Sandoval as they dive deep into the complex world of dental credentialing during practice acquisitions. Connect with Next Level Consultants Team to learn more about their Dental Credentialing Service Common credentialing pitfalls to a…
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In this episode, Lee Zuvanich, Sarah Schumacher and Zach Oshinbanjo dive deep into the multifaceted decision-making process of knowing when to throw in the towel. Enduring feast and famine business cycles, investor pressure, being too busy to listen... they discuss their own experiences with the mental gymnastics behind tough decisions. Expect insi…
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Floating Questions welcomes Nivedita Gaur, whose extraordinary journey spans from India's Space Applications Centre to shaping the future of augmented reality (AR) as a Silicon Architect at Meta, where she contributed to the cutting-edge Orion AR glasses. In this episode, we delve into not only her remarkable achievements but also her passion for e…
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I talk with Jenny Read who is the Programme Director at ARIA (Advanced Research and Invention Agency). We talk about: - ARIA's ambitious £50M investment in robotics hardware research - The need for fundamental breakthroughs in robot hardware and actuation - How neuroscience insights can inspire better robot design - Building a research community fo…
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Joining us on this Podcast Episode are some incredible guests who are shaping the future of dental practices. We have Nicole Yount, an executive coach and ortho specialist at Next Level Consultants, sharing her expertise on integrating orthodontics into general practice. Also joining us is Nick Greenfield, the CEO of Candid, introduces us to Candid…
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Joining us on this Podcast Episode are some incredible guests who are shaping the future of dental practices. We have Nicole Yount, an executive coach and ortho specialist at Next Level Consultants, sharing her expertise on integrating orthodontics into general practice. Also joining us is Nick Greenfield, the CEO of Candid, introduces us to Candid…
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In this episode, Lee Zuvanich, Zach Oshinbanjo, and Sarah Schumacher tackle the once in a year task of planning the next one. From Pinterest-level vision boards to X-men and mortar inspired operational plans, we cover three wildly different planning styles that all end up being mostly the same (hint: start with values). Yes, the ubiquitous rocks an…
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This latest episode with hosts Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn, along with guest Dave Dahler from Menlo Transitions, discuss the nuances of finding the right practice to buy. We deep dive into the complexities of partnerships with brokers and the importance of networking. This episode is packed with insights for current and aspiring dental practice own…
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In this episode, I share several conversations from ROSCon 2024 in Denmark with leaders building the future of robotics. First, I talk with Marcus Scheunemann, Head of Autonomy at Dexory, about their rapid growth in warehouse robotics. Dexory has scaled from 0 to 90+ robots in just 2 years by focusing heavily on testing infrastructure and getting r…
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