Zsquare 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 … Continue reading Finding a niche and creating a solution that meets their demands | Episode 11

Vocera 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 … Continue reading Meeting the demands of healthcare communication in an ever changing environment | Episode 10

EVP 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 … Continue reading Powering Motion and leading by example during challenging times with Steve Ingel | Episode 9

Dan 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 … Continue reading Leading during a pandemic with Dan Harden of Whipsaw | Episode 8

Industrial 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 … Continue reading Industrial Technology Research Institute takes home TWO Edison Awards | Episode 7

Jenny Yiu, Director of Operations at Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (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, … Continue reading Nano Material Focus with Global Commercial Success | Episode 6

Wayne 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 … Continue reading Hardcore technology is now driving the beauty industry with Wayne Liu of Perfect Corp | Episode 5

This 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 … Continue reading The Sanitizing Solution That Could “Re-Open The World!” – an innovation that is making a difference | Episode 4

Ryan Morris, Executive 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 … Continue reading Companies are Vehicles for Change in the World with Ryan Morris | Episode 3

Ken 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 … Continue reading People, Culture, and Vision: Ken Gray on Innovation | Episode 2