Pioneers

Apr 29 2024 10

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Ideas alone can’t change the world. It takes grit, and serious funding. In this podcast series, Siemens sits down with startup owners to discuss the startup lifestyle- from concept to execution- and the big ideas that fuel these pioneers. From space balloons to flying cars, there’s no frontier too far. Listen now to the Siemens podcast series Pioneers: Startups from Dreams to Reality.

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MedTech Innovator: Accelerating Healthcare Innovation

Apr 29 2024 25 mins

Accelerators provide essential coaching, resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to startups, enabling them to navigate challenges and scale effectively in the competitive landscape. I'm your host, Kevin Blevins, and I have a co-host, Jim Gernatt. He leads the Innovation Partnership ecosystem for Siemens, working with incubators and accelerators. Today, we're speaking w

Navigating Angel Investment with Sandy Wollman

Mar 25 2024 58 mins

Often, entrepreneurs embark on their journey with a brilliant idea they believe addresses a pressing market need. But turning that idea into reality requires more than just ingenuity; it demands funding. Today, we'll delve into the world of startup funding, exploring the strategies and challenges entrepreneurs face as they seek the financial support necessary to bring their innovat

Sustainable Space Travel

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If you're like many outside the launch industry, the concept of a company that is pushing the aerospace boundaries by developing the world's first commercial rocket powered by carbon-neutral biofuel might sound foreign to you. I'm your host, Kevin Blevins, and today, I'm joined by David Hayrikyan, the Chief Technology Officer at BluShift Aerospace, a US-based startup company in Bru

Creating Safer Healthcare Environments with the ALTA Platform

Jan 02 2024 42 mins

We live in a world where advancements in medical science have extended our lifespan and are transforming how we experience healthcare. However, one statistic shows one-third of the surveyed healthcare workers plan to leave their jobs in the next year due to experiencing exhaustion, anxiety, and depression. Many are looking for ways to make healthcare a bit easier by developing tech

The Osom Privacy Story

Nov 30 2023 44 mins

When you hear the word "privacy," what comes to mind? Your personal information? The security cameras in your home? Your favorite Alexa or Google device that is listening to your every word? But what about your car, or even more importantly, what about your phone? According to the ACLU website, cell phones and other wireless electronic devices are vital communication tools that hav

Space Engine Systems' Vision for Space Exploration

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If you're not familiar with the phrase "hypersonic," just think Mach 5, or something traveling at five times the speed of sound. There are several companies out there developing vehicles to travel at these speeds; they include private companies, such as the one we're going to speak with today. I'm your host, Kevin Blevins, and today, I'm joined by Pradeep Dass, the President and CT

Impulse Space's Pioneering Approach to In-Space Transport

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Aug 30 2023 41 mins

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Natilus' Progress in Creating Game-Changing Cargo Aircraft

Jul 28 2023 55 mins

One of the exciting parts of working with startup companies is working with founders who start with an idea, gather a group of like-minded, passionate individuals, and then make the vision come true. I am your host Kevin Blevins, and today I'm thrilled to welcome back to our show Aleksey Matyushev, co-founder and CEO of Natilus. Natilus is a company that produces autonomous cargo a

Urban Mobility: Innovation and Challenges

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