Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Roberts

HSBC is not exposed to the collapse of First Brands Group, according to Michael Roberts, HSBC's head of corporate and institutional banking. He warned that fraudsters were "getting better" and that the banking industry needed to up its game, and said HSBC is rolling out fraud-detection technology across its divisions. He speaks with Bloomberg's Lisa AbramowiczSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump will mit seiner Zollpolitik den amerikanischen Kapitalismus revitalisieren. Doch auch ein »Napoleon des Protektionismus« kann nicht gegen die grundlegende Krise des Systems ankommen, meint der marxistische Ökonom Michael Roberts. Interview geführt von Arman Spéth (15.10.2025): https://jacobin.de/artikel/zoll-handelskrieg-weltwirtschaft-brics-krise-usa-protektionismus-inflation-kapitalismus Seit 2011 veröffentlicht JACOBIN täglich Kommentare und Analysen zu Politik und Gesellschaft, seit 2020 auch in deutscher Sprache. Die besten Beiträge gibt es als Audioformat zum Nachhören. Nur dank der Unterstützung von Magazin-Abonnentinnen und Abonnenten können wir unsere Arbeit machen, mehr Menschen erreichen und kostenlose Audio-Inhalte wie diesen produzieren. Und wenn Du schon ein Abo hast und mehr tun möchtest, kannst Du gerne auch etwas regelmäßig an uns spenden via www.jacobin.de/podcast. Zu unseren anderen Kanälen: Instagram: www.instagram.com/jacobinmag_de X: www.twitter.com/jacobinmag_de YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/JacobinMagazin Webseite: www.jacobin.de

Bob Roda, President and CEO of HemoSonics, joins hosts Michael Roberts and Scott Zeitzer to discuss the company's Quantra® System, a novel, cartridge-based point-of-care viscoelastic testing system. Bob also shares insights into his career in the medtech industry and what he has learned along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It started out as a close contest, but in the end, the Lions mauled the Cats to make it Back-to-Back Premierships! Join Mark Howard, Nathan Brown, Kate McCarthy, Isaac Smith, Ash Chua, and Michael Roberts for every massive moment from the Triple MCGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Roberts went down to the Brisbane rooms after 2025 AFL grand final as they clinched their second consecutive premiership! Hear from Chris Fagan, Lachie Neale, Will Ashcroft, Harris Andrews, Simon Black, Jonathan Brown and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HSBC CEO Michael Roberts talks H-1B Visas after President Trump announced a $100,000 application fee for the H-1B visa applications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane roll into its 3rd consecutive Grand Final - proving too good for Collingwood. Join James Brayshaw, Jack Heverin, Daisy Thomas, Isaac Smith, Michael Roberts, and Ash Chua for every massive moment from the Triple MCGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On September 4, 2025 we talked with Michael Roberts about exploring complex brainstem circuitry of the auditory system, identifying its characteristic cell types, connections, synaptic features and cellular dynamics. We discussed the challenges encountered in studying brain circuits in general, and the particular difficulties and opportunities that attend this effort in the inferior colliculus.Guest: Michael Roberts, Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan. Participating:Marina Silveira, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSAHost:Charles Wilson, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSAThanks to James Tepper for original music

Company president Scott Zeitzer and COO Justin Bantuelle join host Michael Roberts to share insights on building digital ecosystems around medical devices. You'll learn what factors to consider, how to prioritize needs, and the importance of getting customer feedback every step of the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Michael Roberts about the impact of Trump's "Liberation Day" and his tarrifs on both the world as well as on the US Economy. Michael's Blog: https://thenextrecession.wordpress.com/ The blog post discussed in this episode: https://thenextrecession.wordpress.com/2025/08/04/tariffs-and-the-us-economy/ Wir sind 99 ZU EINS! Ein Podcast mit Kommentaren zu aktuellen Geschehnissen, sowie Analysen und Interviews zu den wichtigsten politischen Aufgaben unserer Zeit.#leftisbest #linksbringts #machsmitlinks Wir brauchen eure Hilfe! So könnt ihr uns unterstützen: 1. Bitte abonniert unseren Kanal und liked unsere Videos. 2. Teil unseren content auf social media und folgt uns auch auf Twitter, Instagram und FB 3. Wenn ihr Zugang zu unserer Discord-Community, sowie exklusive After-Show Episoden und Einladungen in unsere Livestreams bekommen wollt, dann unterstützt uns doch bitte auf Patreon: www.patreon.com/99zueins 4. Wir empfangen auch Spenden unter: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hostedbuttonid=NSABEZ5567QZE

Health Connective COO Justin Bantuelle and company president Scott Zeitzer join host Michael Roberts to share insights into what medtech companies need to be thinking about when working with a developer to create a prototype for their app. Find out what you should and shouldn't include, the questions you should be asking of your development partner, and red flags to look out for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ron Richard, author and founder of BLD Consulting, joins hosts Michael Roberts and Scott Zeitzer to discuss what it's like to launch new medtech products in the current landscape. With over 35 years of experience in medtech business strategy, Ron shares his insights on how companies can adapt their strategies to the changing times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Roberts, Reporter for Westword Magazine joins the Program to talk Similarities between Epstein Scandal and Denver's Players and Sugar, Michael Hancock's involvement, and more. A retired Denver Police Officer calls in to tell us that He Saw The List of Clients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are joined by Dr. Michael Roberts, a professor and researcher at Auburn University and one of the most published scientists on muscle hypertrophy and skeletal muscle biology. In this episode, we explore the mechanisms of muscle growth, individual response to training, and how skeletal muscle health allows us to age well. Follow Dr. Michael Roberts:https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=BiIJ5xsAAAAJ&hl=enFollow me and get coaching:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/philosophicalweightlifting/Follow Jessie: https://www.instagram.com/jessiestemo/https://powerandgraceperformance.com/Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, the best damn strength and power conference in 2025!!Register here:https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/Weightlifting House: code PHILWL for 10% off⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.weightliftinghouse.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Onyx: with code PHILWL for 10% off⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.onyxstraps.com/⁠

Dr. Łukasz Kowalczyk, founder and CEO of Soothien HealthTech Advisory, joins hosts Michael Roberts, Scott Zeitzer, and Justin Bantuelle to discuss surgical robotic automation in the age of AI. They discuss how we can harness data in a way that is useful to physicians in a clinical setting and how AI tools can help in that regard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julio Martinez-Clark, co-founder and CEO of contract research organization (CRO) bioaccess®️, joins hosts Michael Roberts and Scott Zeitzer to discuss why Latin America is a great place for clinical trials for medical devices. Julio explains how both the startup and the patients benefit from studies conducted in Latin America, and what startups should be thinking about as they get ready to begin first-in-human studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Espinosa, founder and CEO of Blue Goat Cyber, joins hosts Michael Roberts and Justin Bantuelle to discuss why cybersecurity planning is important in medtech, when to consult with cybersecurity experts during product development, and why you should plan for an iterative approach. You'll also learn about the potential pitfalls of waiting too long to consider cybersecurity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Muehlbauer, CEO of the North American Spine Society (NASS), joins hosts Michael Roberts and Scott Zeitzer to discuss the current environment of startups in the spine space, industry success stories from recent year, and the upcoming NASS Innovation Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest, Friend... Michael RobertsAhead of Spud's Game, the boys catch up with AFL great and media mainstay Michael Roberts for a heartfelt and hilariously raw walk down memory lane. From the chaos of plugger doorstops to the wild days of live crosses from pubs, Robbo dishes out the gold. But it's his moving tribute to his mate Danny Frawley—both the fearless leader and the loveable larrikin—that makes this one special. A reminder that behind every great character is a cause worth backing. Footy, friendship, and a few inappropriate stories—just how Spud would've liked it.Follow & support us elsewherePodcast : @swannyandfriendsDane: @danes84Samantha @samantharichesRalphy: Year Round CarnivalMichael Roberts: @m_roberts10SPUD'S GAME: https://www.dannyfrawleycentre.com.au/https://www.saints.com.au/news/1712925/spuds-game-is-back-on-the-big-stageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hump-day-with-swanny-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to one La Croix International article, Michael Roberts remembers a gay colleague saying to him, “It's surprising that I can be openly gay at work, while you feel like you have to hide your Christian faith.”  Soon after, Michael started Faithforce, a Salesforce employee network of diverse religious backgrounds. Faithforce is part of a ... The post Launching Employee Affinity Groups appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcastFind us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord!In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 43 and Chapter 44 of Towers of Midnight!We would like to give a huge thank you to our patrons who renewed their pledges for another year! Thanks to Andrea Ramirez, Michael Langer, Big C, nyghtrunner_prime, Michael Roberts, Tim Gruber, and Darin Douglass!!We want to thank and welcome Jane (not Victoria), Richard Lindsley, Louise Murphy, and Chris Perry to The Wheel Weaves Patreon Team!! Thank you so much, we really appreciate your support!!We would like to acknowledge and thank our Executive Producers Brandy and Aaron Kirkwood, Sean McGuire, Janes, LightBlindedFool, Green Man, Margaret, Big C, Bennett Williamson, Hannah Green, Noralia, Geof Searles, Erik Reed, Greysin Ishara, Ashlee Bradley, Helena Jacobsen, Matthew Mendoza, Cyndi, and Daniel Moore!The Wheel Weaves is hosted and edited by Dani and Brett, produced by Dani and Brett with Passionsocks, Cody Fouts, Benjamin, Jamie Young, Magen, Jared Berg, Rikky Morrisette, Adam, Mozyme, Michelle Forbes, MKM, Antoine Benoit, Lawrence Bradley, Colby T, Gabby Young, Ricat, Zane Sciacca, Matrix, Matt Truss, The Albatross, Bratimus Prime, Sarah Creech, Saverio Bartolini, Sims and Chris G.; with music by Audionautix.Check out our partner - the Spoiler-Free Wiki - Spliki.com - Your main first time reader, Spoiler-Free WoT information source!Don't forget to leave us that 5 star review if you enjoy the show for a chance to win exclusive merchandise!Check out https://www.thewheelweavespodcast.com for everything The Wheel Weaves!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wheel-weaves-podcast-a-wheel-of-time-podcast--5482260/support.

Michael Roberts, headmaster at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, Michigan, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the development of physical education in ancient Greece, how to make fitness a life-long passion for students, and where physical education fits into a classical education. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We are His people, the sheep of His pasture." - Psalm 103:3. But there is somewhere even better the Great Shepherd will lead us. Psalm 23:6 expresses confidence in God's unwavering love and provision. It declares that His goodness and mercy will follow the believer throughout life, culminating in eternal fellowship with Him in His house forever.  Michael Roberts brings it home in this message.    

Brain cancers are notoriously difficult to manage with current treatments offering limited effectiveness. But what if there was a way to change that? Michael Roberts from Adaptin Bio joins Owen Bryant to explore how a pioneering new treatment called BRiTE is driving hope for improved outcomes for patients.

Kevin Torf, founder of T2 Group and author of the book Getting the Job Done, joins hosts Michael Roberts and Justin Bantuelle to discuss navigating digital transformation in healthcare. With over 40 years of experience in the IT space, Kevin shares his insights on where the healthcare industry currently stands from a technical standpoint, where it will go in the future, and roadblocks that are preventing healthcare organizations from getting the most out of their data and tools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dean Browell, the Chief Behavioral Officer at Feedback, joins host Michael Roberts to discuss digital ethnography and how it can be beneficial for medtech companies. In this episode, you'll learn what digital ethnography is and how it works, and how the human connection is beneficial to educating and treating patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Rundown we are joined by Associate Head Coach of the Wisconsin Badgers, Michael Roberts! Coach Roberts has had an amazing career coaching at the NCAA Division 1 level, working at Washington during the Huskies three straight 40 win seasons from 2015-2017, and Oregon when in 2014 the Ducks went 56-9-1 advancing the the WCWS semifinals! Prior to his time at Wisconsin Coach Roberts also made a stop at Virginia serving as the Associate Head Coach and Pitching Coach and helped the Cavaliers hit the 30-win mark for the first time in school history since 2010. Coach Roberts has built successful and talented pitching staffs at each of his stops along the way, and is already making an impact down in Madison! He brings some amazing insight to this week's show and this is a great listen for all of us who want to coach better "in the circle." As always, thank you for listening to The Rundown!     

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On this episode…the maritime industrial base. Everybody talks about it, but what to do about it? Noted analysts Bryan Clark and Michael Roberts are focusing on the proposed Ships for America Act, a new initiative in Congress to martial resources to back what many see as a faulting industry. They're here to dive into some of the details of their latest report.

There is almost a cottage industry in appreciating the decades-long shortfall in America's maritime industrial base for shipbuilding and repair.After more than a decade of self-delusion in labeling the People's Republic of China (PRC) as merely a ‘Pacing Challenge', people are increasingly waking up to the fact that the PRC has overtaken the USA in the maritime arena—a domain in which we were globally unchallenged since the end of WWII.When considering both its vast commercial capacity and its development of the world's largest navy, it is a fair argument to make that the maritime challenge posed by the PRC now eclipses the threat posed by the Soviet Union at its peak.With time being short, are there solutions? There are, as outlined by our guests for today's Midrats, Michael Roberts & Bryan Clark and their report Shoring Up the Foundation: Affordable Approaches to Improve US and Allied Shipbuilding and Ship Repair from The Hudson Institute.Mike Roberts joined the Hudson Institute beginning in 2022. Before then Mike was the general counsel and a senior leader with Crowley Maritime, a top American shipping company, and president of the American Maritime Partnership. His focus is on commercial shipping and shipbuilding industries, and specifically, how fundamental changes in US maritime policies are needed to compete with China.Bryan Clark is a senior fellow and director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute. He studies naval operations, cyber and electromagnetic warfare, autonomous systems, military competitions, and wargaming. He is a retired enlisted and officer submariner and his last job in the Navy was as Commander's Action Group Director for the CNO.SummaryThis conversation delves into the pressing challenges facing the U.S. maritime industry, particularly the shipbuilding sector, in light of China's overwhelming shipbuilding capacity. The discussion highlights the need for affordable solutions, legislative support, and workforce development to revitalize the U.S. maritime industrial base. The guests, Mike Roberts and Bryan Clark, present their report from the Hudson Institute, which outlines actionable policies to enhance U.S. and allied shipping and ship repair capabilities. They emphasize the importance of a consistent demand signal from the government to stabilize the industry and attract skilled workers. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by the US Navy in maintaining maritime readiness and resilience in the face of potential conflicts, particularly with China. It discusses the need for a robust US-flagged shipping fleet, the implications of supply chain vulnerabilities, and the importance of leveraging allied shipbuilding capacities. The speakers emphasize the necessity of innovative shipbuilding strategies, improved maintenance practices, and a shift in mindset to prepare for future military operations effectively.TakeawaysThe U.S. maritime industrial base faces significant challenges.China's shipbuilding capacity far exceeds that of the U.S.Affordable solutions are necessary for immediate impact.Legislative support is crucial for revitalizing shipbuilding.Workforce development is essential for the shipbuilding industry.The Ships for America Act aims to increase U.S. flag fleet.Educational benefits can attract skilled workers to shipyards.A consistent demand signal is vital for industry stability.Shipbuilding is a low-margin business requiring government support.Investment in workforce training is critical for future success. The US needs a sufficient number of ships to support major combat operations overseas.China's control over global shipping assets poses a significant risk to US supply chains.The US Navy's reliance on foreign-flagged ships may not be viable in wartime.Innovative shipbuilding practices, including AI, can enhance Navy capabilities.Improving ship repair readiness is crucial for fleet capacity by 2027.The Navy must adapt its technical standards to facilitate faster shipbuilding.Allied shipbuilding capacities can be leveraged to enhance US naval strength.A consistent demand signal is necessary for ship repair yards to thrive.The Navy's public shipyards require significant infrastructure upgrades.A cultural shift within the Navy is essential to address current challenges.Sound Bites"China has 230 times the amount of shipbuilding capacity.""The Navy is far from its readiness goals.""We need to build capacity not just for peace but for war.""We can build uncrewed vessels in many different places.""We have to change the mindset we've been living with."Chapters00:00: Introduction to Maritime Challenges03:11: The Shipbuilding Capacity Gap06:04: Affordable Solutions for Shipbuilding15:05: Legislative Support: Ships for America Act17:29: Workforce Development in Shipbuilding29:24: Long-term Stability in Shipbuilding Industry34:10: Navigating Maritime Challenges and Supply Chain Resilience41:07: Innovations in Shipbuilding and Maintenance Strategies50:31: Leveraging Allied Shipbuilding and Repair Capacities57:59: Preparing for Future Conflicts and Fleet Readiness

Justin Bantuelle (COO) and Michael Roberts (CMO) of Health Connective discuss the company's role in supporting medtech firms by developing custom web applications for surgical planning, post-operative reviews, and other solutions. Justin and Michael share their personal journeys into medtech, highlighting the rewarding experience of contributing to life-saving technologies. The conversation touches on common challenges in medtech like security and user experience, emphasizing the importance of empathy, active listening, and adaptability in solving complex problems.    Guest links: https://www.healthconnectivetech.com/ Charity supported: Save the Children Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host: Lindsey Dinneen Editing: Marketing Wise Producer: Velentium   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 047 - Justin Bantuelle & Michael Roberts [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference.  Welcome back to another episode of The Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host, Lindsey, and I'm so excited to introduce you to my guests today. Justin Bantuelle and Michael Roberts. Justin is the Chief Operations Officer and Michael is the Chief Marketing Officer for Health Connective. Both have been working with the company for more than 10 years. Health Connective supports web application development for medtech companies, including online interfaces for pre surgical planning and post operative review, streamlined systems for customer orders, and training portals. They understand that every company's needs are unique, and your solution should be too. Well, welcome, Justin and Michael. I am so excited to have you guys today. Thanks for joining me. [00:01:35] Justin Bantuelle: Yeah. Thank you for having us. [00:01:36] Michael Roberts: Very excited to be here. Thank you. [00:01:38] Lindsey Dinneen: Awesome. Awesome. Well, I would love if you wouldn't mind starting off by just sharing a little bit about your background, maybe what led you to medtech and your heart for it. So I'll start with you, Justin. [00:01:51] Justin Bantuelle: Sure. It was, I kind of fell into it, I guess, initially, which I think on the tech side, probably a lot of people end up doing that. I had a computer science background. I got my bachelor's degree and I started at the company we're at now, Health Connective, out of college. And I've been there for 16, 17 years or something, but we were healthcare focused. And so they needed web development skills. I was a programmer, and that's how I started, but I've learned a tremendous amount since then. So I think coming from that technical angle, this is like where I fell into it. And I've moved up to the company. I manage a lot of people. I manage a lot of client interactions, help build systems that support medical devices, robots, things like that. So I've gathered a tremendous amount of information about this field as a result of that. And I've stuck with it cause it has been very rewarding. It's something that matters so much to so many people. You see the real Impact that it makes when you help get these products to market. And you see all the research studies that show how much this is transforming these different fields of care. And then just, I think we all have personal experiences with these healthcare systems and the challenges people face, the uncertainties about it. Just talking to like my parents or to friends who know less about the sector and just that I have any kind of insight into it helps assuage fears. And yeah, it just, it matters. And that's very rewarding. [00:03:18] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. Thank you. [00:03:20] Michael Roberts: Yeah. I did not set out necessarily to be in medtech as well. Like Justin, long story short, when I got into marketing, I was working more in the hospitality industry, hotels, restaurants, all that kind of stuff. Decided I didn't want to do that anymore and thought, "Where can I get as far away from the hospitality industry as possible?" And so, the funny thing there was some non compete things that I had to deal with from my previous employer. And so I was literally looking for a place that had no overlap with the previous company that I'd worked with as a marketer. And so I found the company, found Health Connective, and jumped into it and try to bring in the same skill sets. I'll just do some of the SEO and I'll do some digital advertising and some of that kind of stuff. And some of that worked and some of it was just so drastically different, right? Like this is such a different experience for people. So my first thing that I worked on here at the company was working with orthopedic physicians, helping them out with their marketing. And it was very similar in small business marketing in a lot of ways, but again, drastically different in so many ways. And then one of the first things that I ended up working on within the first few years was working with Olympus on a campaign that they were doing about raising awareness around gastroenterology around going to get your colon checked and all of that fun kind of stuff.  I have a family member that has a Crohn's disease. And so this was something that very quickly became like, "Oh, this is a part of what we're all experiencing." I was able to go and ask people questions at Olympus. We went to Digestive Disease Week, which I had no idea was a thing, went there and I got to meet with the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, just purely as a dad. Being there and just going like, "Can you just tell me how to help my daughter, how to help understand it?" So that was kind of the thing that really clicked, "This is where I need to be. This is what I need to be doing." Because so many of us are experiencing something like this somewhere in our family, whether it's us as patients, family members, whomever. So that was kind of the big click moment for me. [00:05:20] Lindsey Dinneen: Awesome. Wow. Yeah, that's powerful. Thank you for sharing that. So could you tell us a little bit about the company and maybe also a little bit about your goals as it continues to grow.? [00:05:33] Michael Roberts: Yeah, so, you know, we, as a company, we're out there to help MedTech companies with a couple of different kinds of things. So we end up helping the product and sort of R&D side of things. And that may be with robotic devices, if there's different types of data coming off of the device that they want to be able to show back to the different physicians, the different people that are involved with the procedure, that's the type of work that we do. And I'm super glossing that over and saying that very quickly, but there's a lot of different people that we share this information with that comes off the robot, everybody from physicians to engineers, to field service teams, all those different kinds of folks. And the goal there is just, "Hey, you're obtaining an immense amount of data out of every single procedure. What can you do with that data? How can we help you better utilize that information and improve outcomes and do all those kinds of things?" so that kind of product development and like I said, R&D side of things that's kind of where we fit. And then on the marketing side I, I kind of refer to it as like the, "Wouldn't it be cool if?" kind of group. It's like, "Wouldn't it be cool if this process that we had didn't suck? That would be awesome. How could we get somebody to help us with that?" So anything from ordering online kinds of processes where, because it's not as simple as just setting up an e commerce solution and just letting it run, you have to have different pricing for every sector and you have to have different contracts with everybody and all of those kinds of things. We can marry a lot of that messy data and make it a seamless experience for people so it doesn't suck. And so that's what we're hoping for. And then also like, "Wouldn't it be cool if these things could be that much better?" So a lot of efficiencies, a lot of things where again, these systems don't natively talk to one another. How can I get my CRM and all of these other unique data sources that I have to actually cooperate with one another. So, that's the kind of stuff that we set out to do. Again, I'm saying it super simply as opposed to how Justin would be able to define it. But, but those are the things that we're setting out to do for people is improve that customer experience and then get better data coming back from their procedures, that sort of thing. [00:07:41] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Well, I would love to dive a little bit more into what does it look like when somebody starts working with you? How do you go from, you know, taking them through lead all the way to your day to day? What does that look like? [00:07:57] Michael Roberts: Yeah, I'll start the conversation. And then Justin, 'cause Justin takes over at a certain point and I just go, "Hey, let me know if you need anything." But a lot of it is, these kinds of things are very trust driven, right? So we have a lot of messaging out there. We have a podcast, we have advertising that we're doing, we're going to be at a few different trade shows through the rest of 2024, figuring out which ones to be at for next year, but a lot of it does come down to relationships. So somebody has introduced us. We've started having those kinds of conversations because any of these kinds of things that you're talking about there, there's kind of big, messy problems that aren't easy to fix. They aren't something that you just sign off on quickly that's a 5, 000 a month subscription and off you go. It's a bigger, more thought out process. So a lot of it is that sort of process of, "Hey, let's get to know one another. And then really digging into what problem are you trying to solve?" Everything that we do is a custom solution. So it's not, you don't have to use XYZ systems in order for us to work with you. We can be very flexible on that, but then, so we really get into that kind of problem definition stage, and then Justin, I'll let you kind of take it from there once we get into the problem itself. [00:09:05] Justin Bantuelle: Sure. Yeah. I mean, the initial touch point with it is really just listening and reassuring that, "I've heard your problem before something similar to it. Okay, you have these different technologies. These are the things that are unique about what you're trying to do in this space. And here's how I can craft a solution for you." So it's a lot of listening, helping them along the process of requirements gathering, usually this part of it, this front end data visualization after the fact for a lot of medical device, I find that's not their core competency. Their core competency is the device itself. They've built the device. The device works very well. It achieves something and it solves a problem in the medical space, but then there's all this stuff you have to do after the fact. And so it's like, "Great, this work, the procedure is amazing. And now there's all these things that we need to take action with," and that's where we kind of step in and provide that end of it. And we augment their teams that they already have. They have several very technical people. They've got brilliant engineers, they probably got brilliant developers involved in a lot of the software written around the device itself. And that's where we understand what their needs are, solutions are, their implementations where there's gaps. And then we help shape that for them and make sure it matches what they need. Yeah, like Michael said, never any one size fits all. It's always very customized. And that's where we shine is helping just lead them through that. They don't need to micromanage it. They're not just hiring a handful of developers and needing to tell them what to do. It's like, we take it kind of from, "You articulated the problem. We'll fully craft and implement a solution for you and then work alongside you for assessing how that works, how much it's solving your problems, what emergent needs are there, what maybe needs iteration." So we also view this as long term engagements typically, and we find that's what works well for our customers as well. Usually you're not just building something and then just abandoning it. Hopefully this goes for years and years as a successful product that you continue to iterate on, improve in the field, and then you necessarily need these other systems to work alongside it. So, I find that a lot of people have a bit of a fear that. We'll build something for you and then kick it over the wall, and then now your team has to manage it. Good luck. And I don't like operating that way. I enjoy continuing to see the success of something I build. I like standing by what we have built. And so that's kind of our outlook on it, I guess, and how we try to assist people a little bit on the side, I guess, maybe, but hopefully that made sense. [00:11:37] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. No, that's incredible. Thank you so much. So, you know, I know you said that one of the strengths that your company brings is having this flexibility, being able to, like you said, be very customized with your approach to different companies and really help them because no problem is exactly the same. But I am curious, have you come across some themes that are a little bit common, especially in the medtech industry, that perhaps folks who are in the process of developing something could be aware of. What are some of the things that you commonly see that your company could help or they should be thinking through. [00:12:15] Justin Bantuelle: I think that security is a big one that tends to get overlooked until the project is finished. And then you're going through some final regulatory steps and the security team comes in and assesses it and goes, "You didn't think about any of this." And now you're re architecting like half of what you built. I think that's probably the biggest pain point I see. There's like a major gap in looking at that. And it's important everywhere, but a lot of fields aren't as highly regulated, so they get away with not sweating it as much until it bites them. Whereas you can't really do that here. You're not launching if you didn't put these considerations in place. And that's something that I think it's more unique to a handful of sectors where, and medtech is one of them, where you're really hurting yourself if that's not at the forefront of your mind. And so somebody who's not used to those considerations is probably not going to build you the right thing up front. And you're maybe not knowing how to articulate for this part of what's being built as a client that "No, you really need to think about this. We're going to be doing this as part of the process afterwards." Usually it's a completely separate team and it's all part of the documentation, filing it, getting it all in right at the end. And that's a terrible time to find out that you should've thought about something. So that's the biggest one that comes to mind up front. [00:13:37] Michael Roberts: Yeah, I can jump in as well. I think one of the big things that we don't see a lot of medtech companies do that, that we ended up helping, right? If they had this right, they probably wouldn't need our help as much with it. But one of the things is that I think that, because this is such a complicated industry, everybody kind of gets used to sort of a cruddy experience. You know, it's like, "Well, man, this system is really slow, but you know, it's okay. It's just an internal tool." Or, you know, "Just the physicians are using this one so it's not as bad. We can make it too complex, too messy to whatever." And everybody just seems to say like, "Ah, well, that's good enough." And I think that, one of the things I've been surprised by that people aren't considering more, is just how much we are all acclimating to an Amazon experience, to all of these kinds of things where we just expect it to work. And then as more and more of these AI systems catch on and we get used to being able to just talk to the systems and they just do what we want them to do, I think that that frustration is going to get more and more apparent even on systems that have nothing to do with AI, even if they never touch it. We're just getting used to faster and faster systems that intuitively work. And there are so, so many in medtech that don't across the board. And it's not just the stuff that we work with, but I think that there's a lot of pain points in that area. [00:15:00] Justin Bantuelle: That's a really good point as well. Yeah. Yeah. I think most people are familiar at this point with Amazon being able to measure exactly how much money they lose per a 10th of a second longer the page loads, right. And you're right, Michael, that this platform isn't the, like what we're building, these visualizations, these like post procedural dashboards, things like that. Those aren't the product. Those are supplementing it. Those are where you're getting augmented value after the product has done a very good job performing a procedure. And, so yeah, it's much more-- pretty much every system that physicians use in hospitals, like when you're on a computer in there, if you're a physician, if you're working the desk, whatever you're doing in there, those systems are often ancient, very slow, bad interfaces. And so I think Michael's right that a lot of companies sort of overlook that because they sort of assume this is the norm in this space. It's like, "No, we can do a lot better than that." And that's sort of baseline for us. And that's easy for me to forget that a lot of people are trying to cut corners on that front or not prioritizing that aspect of it. And you do see fall off in usage as a result of it. And yeah it's not something to be neglected. [00:16:19] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. So just in general user experience and being able to help companies navigate that. And you know, actually, that goes back to what you were saying earlier, Michael, the idea of "wouldn't it be cool if," you know, so "wouldn't it be cool if this worked really well"... [00:16:37] Michael Roberts: Right. [00:16:38] Justin Bantuelle: Right. [00:16:38] Lindsey Dinneen: ...instead of settling for, like you said, a cruddy experience. Maybe there's something else we could do. And I love that sort of "what if" idea, because it just opens you up to all these possibilities. [00:16:50] Michael Roberts: Absolutely. [00:16:50] Justin Bantuelle: There's some things that are sort of corollaries to that, where a lot of groups don't consider. A lot of developers, I find as part of the user experience, so much of that is there's accessibility considerations and how severe a look it is if you're borderline non compliant with ADA, when you're in the medical field, like that's embarrassing, right? And potentially outright illegal. [00:17:16] Lindsey Dinneen: Right. [00:17:17] Justin Bantuelle: And these things often also can get overlooked if you don't have somebody who's used to doing this in the space with the interfaces that they're building. [00:17:25] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. That makes a lot of sense. Yeah. So I'm curious as you've worked with all these different companies and you've had very cool experiences, are there any moments that stand out to you as really confirming to you? Yes, I'm in the right place in the right industry at the right time. [00:17:45] Michael Roberts: This is a big question. You know, it's interesting. We've been involved in a variety of different types of projects. And as we've talked about stuff going into COVID, you know, when we were prepping for that there was work that we were doing with physicians directly, the stuff that I was, that I started off doing at the company, we still do work with physicians directly. And then we do work with some of the companies that were involved at various stages of vaccine creation process and all that kind of stuff. And so as we were sitting home during COVID and everything's going down and everything's happening all around the world, it's like, "Well, hey, we're at least helping some of these groups navigate this process." We're at least helping out some of these institutions continue running, or helping them get their messaging out or helping them in one way or another. We actually had a podcast previous to the one that we have now, and it was called The Paradigm Shift of Healthcare. And we named it that before COVID hit. We had no idea that was coming. It was just like, hey, consumers are more of a part of the healthcare process. People are making decisions more on their own and then everything changed about healthcare. And so, definitely made for some interesting conversations about, "Yeah, we had no idea that this is what was coming." But I do think that going through that process, seeing the provider side of it, what they were dealing with, we dealt with a lot of orthopedic surgeons who had to close their practice during the worst of it, right, when everybody had no clue what was happening. So there was that process. It was a lot of getting communication out on their websites, getting information out that way as they were trying to figure out any kind of remote appointments that they might be able to do. Figuring out that for short term, helping them just get some of that information on their sites and everything. And then, yeah, like with working with the companies as they were going through all this mess and trying to figure out how to allocate resources and all that. So that was probably one of the big times I think of like, "Okay, again, we're in the right space, beyond just this is how it's impacting my family, but it's impacting all of our families right now." [00:19:43] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Thank you for sharing. Yeah. How about you, Justin? [00:19:47] Justin Bantuelle: Yeah, I think I touched on this a little bit in the intro, but something that really stands out to me is working on supporting this robot. I didn't work on the robot itself, but obviously we're working on these systems that are ancillary and critical to the overall business operation of it. And it wasn't at market yet when we were coming in and assisting, and so seeing that process where it went through to market and seeing all of the studies that are continually coming out as they're performing this to submit to the FDA, and the actual tangible data showing the massive improvement in patient outcome and realizing that like, "Yeah, we're working on things that really are transformative for care." I had no idea how bad the space was in terms of outcomes before this robot was coming in and how much it was going to make things better for patients. Seeing the actual, tangible impact that it was going to have and that it has have since coming to market was really remarkable and something that it was like really proud to be involved in some capacity. And it just made me that much more excited about continuing to support these groups as they're doing this. [00:20:55] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:20:56] Justin Bantuelle: It matters. And seeing the numbers on it really drive it home for me. [00:21:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. Both of you have said at various points, things like "it matters," like "matters" has been like a big theme so far. And I think there is so much to that. But I am curious to dial a little bit more into it because, obviously, work in general matters. There's ways that you can make an impact in any field, but what drives you when it's a particularly difficult problem, or frankly, or a difficult client where it's a little bit challenging to maybe see eye to eye. So what continues to motivate and drive you to this work that you know matters so much? [00:21:41] Justin Bantuelle: I think, for me, it's wild to see that some of this is actually life and death. I never worked on something where like, and even some of what I'd done within medical device was just quality of life, which matters a lot too. But then some of this is about like diagnostics where a delayed outcome, a delayed assessment of the diagnostic and a misdiagnosis due to challenges with diagnostics, these things could be the difference if somebody survives or not, or like how quickly it gets them into treatment. So that's a weightiness that I never dealt with before prior to this. And so that was different than any jobs I had before where, I mean, I cared about things in like retail, but it's still, hopefully nobody's dying as a result of anything if they don't get the right thing. So there was a weightiness to that, that I guess carries a commensurate responsibility on the same side, is there anything to talk about what keeps me going with it. For me, I don't find myself necessarily pushing through. I don't find client engagement to be that challenging. I find that everybody does care, but miscommunication can happen, but I try not to center myself in any of that. And I find that giving others the benefit of the doubt as well on that usually leads to a pretty comfortable resolution. I'm there to help solve their problem. I'm not there to win an argument or be right on the direction we take, and I've definitely recommended pathways before from a technical standpoint and they just disagree or overrule and I don't think that's necessarily the best pathway, but I defer to their judgment on what they want in this field. And we're still working towards an end goal. If I ever feel like what we're doing is not helpful, then I don't want to take their money and build something that's they're going to be unhappy with. So, yeah, that, that part of it, I don't really necessarily personally experienced or feel that much, but it does help me just for from a personal motivation standpoint to see the outcomes on this. I don't think you always necessarily get to see that information. Some of our prior retail jobs, I don't know how happy somebody is with something once they go home with it, like unless they're coming in to return it, right? But here, it's not so much about the customer satisfaction the same way. There's very measurable. Improvements to treatment, diagnostic outcome. These things are very measurable, so you can see the results of it. And it's nice to see that you're achieving something with this, that you can [00:24:16] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:24:17] Justin Bantuelle: estimate and keep with you as opposed to just hoping that it it's impacting somebody positively. [00:24:22] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, yeah. Excellent. Do you have anything to add to that, Michael? [00:24:26] Michael Roberts: Yeah, I'll just quickly touch on-- so I actually came from a ministry background, from a faith background. And so part of, I guess my heritage in that field is this idea of service and this idea of trying to better people's lives in some way. And the concept of, when I started working with the physicians directly and still kind of applies with medtech companies same way is like, in my mind, I frame it as helping the people who help people. You know, really helping equip them so that they don't have to worry about that. They can go do their job. They can focus on the serving that they're doing. I don't enjoy being the frontline person. So, when I was working for churches and stuff like that, I did some stuff where, you know, I did a mission trip and we built a house in Mexico and you see that like, "Man, this makes such an impact." But it's exhausting and it's hot and it's really tough to do. And, "Wow, what if I could help equip people that are going to be in those kinds of areas?" I could never work in a hospital. I could never be that person. I don't have that mental fortitude. I don't have that emotional fortitude to do that every day. But if we can help make that process easier, I can deal with a lot of stuff in the meantime to help that part, you know, and let them do their job well. So that's the framework that I kind of bring to it. [00:25:45] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, I love that. Yeah. Thank you both. Well, pivoting the conversation just for fun, imagine that you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want-- could be in your industry, doesn't have to be. What would you choose to teach and why? [00:26:03] Justin Bantuelle: Yeah, okay. It's kind of similar to what or it's related to what we just talked about those frustrations of the customer. I'd really want probably to teach something along the lines of empathy and listening, like active listening. I feel like so many of the problems that I see in the workspaces and personal exchanges boils down to a form of miscommunication and boils down largely to making bad assumptions about what the other person is thinking or feeling. And I find that you can alleviate a lot of that. And I think it's just being able to really put yourself in their shoes, understand their motivations, understand what their pain points are, what they're trying to achieve. I've seen people butt heads just so many times and often felt it was unnecessary. They're not, neither of them's wrong about anything, but I think they kind of lose sight of the common goal that they share. And I've often helped my own employees who maybe feel like they're getting antagonized and help them reframe like what's going on and why it's not about them. It's not a personal attack kind of thing. I've seen Issues with clients where two different departments are having an issue. And I have less control over helping ameliorate that, but maybe sometimes helping to talk through it and just bring an outside perspective on it. Just with friends, family that struggle, often I find that advice to try to take a step back and reframe what's going on and think about that. I think there's a lot of techniques that, and it makes your life better, right? You're not getting the outcome you want if you're in conflict with somebody else and that's something that I think is one of the most unnecessary friction points often in a work environment or in a personal environment that I really try to put at the forefront of my mind when I see something kind of going wrong or when I'm experiencing something where I feel like I'm not getting my point across or somebody is not really understanding. And there's probably something going on their side where I'm not communicating well myself and taking that step back and understanding what's happening. Just, I feel it makes a big difference in the outcomes for everybody. [00:28:25] Lindsey Dinneen: I, and I really appreciate that perspective. It goes back to something you said earlier too. It's kind of, you know, you're on your client's team. It is you all against the problem. It's not you against each other. And it should never be. So trying to always remember that, or even in a work situation where it's maybe colleague to colleague, again, you're on the same team. So how do we go us against the problem rather than us against each other? So I really appreciate that perspective. [00:28:54] Justin Bantuelle: Yeah, I think, yeah, I find that it's not that frequent that somebody's actually acting in bad faith. It's not that it doesn't happen, but I think it happens a lot less than we may be assumed. I do think that how much of our communications now are via text instead of verbally where you can hear tone a little bit more, I think it becomes a little easier to misread something and that can help contribute to the miscommunication that can then boil over into something. So yeah, it's a challenge probably we all face. I certainly like for all that I care about this and I'm talking about it, it's a challenge I face as well, but I think that awareness kind of helps to check yourself and reevaluate and maybe change how you're communicating that. [00:29:42] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Amen to that. Michael, what would you teach? [00:29:46] Michael Roberts: I should have gone first. That was, that's like sets the bar so high. I think that the thing that I would try to teach is focusing on learning different types of skillsets that you've had before. I think that the next 10 years, we're just going to consistently see that need for everybody to keep reshaping how we interact with our work world with just the world in general. There's just so much that's changing and happening right now. And so I see this some for just basic literacy of the world that we're going to need this. But also, you know, I had to transition from one job to another. I started out in ministry and it was not for me and I needed to do something else. And it was hard. It was a good long while before I found the right fit and skilled up enough in that area for it to work. And so bought myself a book on HTML, code your first site in 30 days kind of thing. And did that and figured out how to put together a very crude website. It was just not great, but it worked. And but that kind of stuff, you know, what's possible today for people to keep on learning, to be able to shift from career path to career path. And then knowing how much you actually do bring with you because you very much feel out of your depth in so many ways. And I felt out of my depth at Health Connected for a good long while. But finding these experiences, these things that I'm bringing to the table, helped shape me and helped me deserve to be here in a way. And I think that everybody has that. It's just unpacking all that stuff, you know, and so getting the skills we need and then being able to figure out how like to actually like match up with where we're trying to go. [00:31:22] Lindsey Dinneen: Absolutely. Well, and you know, that's such a good point too, because sometimes I think it can feel, especially when you do transition jobs or even broader industries and you do feel a little bit out of your element. And I think the thing that you can also remember is, though, it is a strength to draw from all of these different sources of information and experiences that you've had over the years and maybe actually it is a really positive thing for you because you can go, " I don't know if MedTech has ever considered X, Y, and Z, but we did this in hospitality and let's just try it, you know?" And so I love that idea of bringing all the things together and allowing it to help shape you. [00:32:04] Michael Roberts: Yeah. Watching customer experiences be bad in healthcare just kills me. It just, 'cause you'd automatically lose in hospitality. You're automatically out if you don't have your customer experiences solid. That's the benchmark you have to start there. So [00:32:19] Lindsey Dinneen: Excellent. Yeah. Well, how do you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:32:25] Justin Bantuelle: I, I think more than anything, I would just want to be thought of as somebody who was kind. It really matters a lot to me. I care about how people feel. I care about helping people. I'd like people to think that I always did right by them and helped where I could. So, that's at the forefront a lot of what I try to make decisions on in my personal life. So hopefully I live up to that. [00:32:56] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. [00:32:57] Michael Roberts: I would add something similar to that, I guess, would be willing to invest in the people that I cared about, that I was willing to disrupt my day, ' cause I can get so focused on a thing. When I was a kid, I wanted to be an artist of some sort, and that you think about the artists that have kind of stood through time and it's like, "Oh, well that's the pinnacle of what it means to be a person is you're remembered through time for some major achievement." And it's like, well, yes, there are a handful of people that do that, but I think being able to be remembered that you valued other people as being more valuable, as being more worthy than whatever project you had at the moment, 'cause so many projects come and go. It's something that we all need to do, is something we all need to work on, but yeah, investing in those relationships [00:33:45] Lindsey Dinneen: Absolutely. And I think that's a good reminder. Both of your points are very good reminders, especially for entrepreneurs who, I'm sure that most of them feel that everything kind of weighs on them. And so it is easy to get deep into project mode and maybe forget sometimes that they are human. So being kind and investing and willing to disrupt your day. But yeah that's really powerful. Thank you both. And then final question. What is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:34:16] Justin Bantuelle: Sure. I think for me it's, I like animals a lot. I have my pets that I'm very fond of. I spent a lot of time looking at animal photos and videos online as I'm sure everybody does. I'm particularly fond of ones where it's two completely different species of animal that seem to be best friends. That is what really helped shape a positive day for me in the morning, if I come across some of those and that is just the cutest thing in the world. [00:34:40] Lindsey Dinneen: Absolutely. How about you, Michael? [00:34:44] Michael Roberts: For me, it's just being out, out somewhere where I'm just surrounded by nature and just getting that moment. And it's not, it doesn't make me smile in the same way, I guess, Justin, but it does kind of bring that peace every time I'm there of, no matter what else is going on, it's like, "Okay." Grounded, in a way and it's like, "Okay I'm here. I'm ready. And I can go face the day." [00:35:04] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. Excellent. Well, thank you so much, both of you, for sharing your stories, your insights, your experiences, and even some advice. I really appreciate you taking the time today. This has been such a great conversation. And we are so honored to be making a donation on your behalf as a thank you for your time today to Save the Children, which works to end the cycle of poverty by ensuring communities have the resources to provide children with a healthy, educational, and safe environment. So thank you so much for choosing that charity to support, and I just wish you both the most continued success as you work to change lives for a better world. [00:35:46] Justin Bantuelle: Thank you so much. [00:35:48] Lindsey Dinneen: All right. And thank you also to our listeners for tuning in. And if you're feeling as inspired as I am at the moment, I'd love it if you'd share this episode with a colleague or two and we'll catch you next time. [00:36:01] Ben Trombold: The Leading Difference is brought to you by Velentium. Velentium is a full-service CDMO with 100% in-house capability to design, develop, and manufacture medical devices from class two wearables to class three active implantable medical devices. Velentium specializes in active implantables, leads, programmers, and accessories across a wide range of indications, such as neuromodulation, deep brain stimulation, cardiac management, and diabetes management. 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Alyssa Huffman, founder and CEO of Allumin8, and Ted Bird, founder and CEO of Bird Medical group, join host Michael Roberts to discuss the current state of medtech startups. You'll learn about current challenges, the importance of a commercial strategy, and predictions for the future of medtech startups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let us know what you think - text the show!On this week's show:Happy national Drinking Straw DayWe're number 4 - Vermont's homelessness ranks 4th in nationVT Truth and Reconciliation Committee needs 3rd memberFewer traffic deaths in 2024Increasing pharmacy closures mean long drives for Vermont residents, mirroring a ‘An anomaly?': Pay to state employees under investigation exceeds $2.6 million tMontpelier officials use treated wastewater to shrink Winooski River ice jam Year in Review: Brattleboro contends with a troubled downtown (1:02:27) Break music:  Jacob Green - “If the Spirit Moves You, Let It Shine”https://jacobgreen.bandcamp.com/track/if-the-spirit-moves-let-it-shine Westbury, VT's newest village, is one year oldSaint Mike's going free tuitionStowe native breaks world ski recordYoung VT ninja warriorsStewart's Shops completes purchase of Jolley stores Federal judge dimisses pro-Palestinian student group's lawsuit against UVM  Vermont's 2024 cannabis data released | GreenMountain Vermont Cannabis Departure of the Associated Press' last Vermont reporter marks the end of (1:38:52) Break music:  Michael Roberts - “2030”https://songsofmichaelroberts.bandcamp.com/album/rose-gold Scumbag mapVandalism closes University Mall; suspect arrestedStamford man accused of arson, insurance fraud Hannaford robbery in Saint Albans Barre dumpster fire Assault and Thanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/VermontCatchup Follow Matt on twitter: @MatthewBorden4 Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.comOutro Music by B-Complex

To close out the year, host Michael Roberts shares some of his favorite clips from 2024 episodes. Throughout the year, we had several guests who talked about connecting with customers and understanding their needs. In this roundup, you'll hear some the advice that resonated most with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Michelle, a sustainability consultant and director of GreenTown Consulting, joins host Michael Roberts to discuss sustainable solutions in the medtech industry. Jennifer explains the solutions she provides, sustainability trends in the industry, and what medtech companies can do if they want to move to more sustainable solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Gregg Garrett speaks with Michael Roberts to discuss how Michael made the AI Agent interviewed in Episode 164, how he tuned it to be a great podcast guest, and where AI might be going in the future. Michael also shares his “Top 3”: Mark Rorvig, a fellow NASA teammate who was with him in his early days of software development and AI exploration; Sydney Lamb, who helped him explore language and the patterns that emerge; and Ken Stanley, who is part of Generative AI's origin story. And you have to hear what he says about the power of habit. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (0:00) Introduction (1:38) Meet Michael (8:33) What is AI? The “Top Three”: (14:11) Mark Rorvig: Fellow NASA teammate who was with Mike in his early days of software development and AI exploration (18:13) Sydney Lamb: Helped him explore language and the patterns that emerge (23:35) Ken Stanley: Part of Generative AI's origin story Other Points of Interest: (26:55) Creating the “Competing in the Connecting World” RAG model (37:49) The tuning process (44:21) Applying AI to long-form documents (47:33) The future of AI You Have to Hear This: (57:39) The power of habit . LINKS AND RESOURCES Michael Roberts: LinkedIn | Email Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn

Dr. Bipin Patel, founder and CEO of UK-based company electronRX, joins host Michael Roberts to talk about his company's mission for early disease detection in the cardiorespiratory space. You'll learn more about the electronRX technology, as well as broader issues around early disease detection and how companies in this sector can better empower patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Burnett, founder and CEO of Wheelhouse Digital Marketing Group, joins our host Michael Roberts to discuss how highly regulated industries like medtech can run successful digital campaigns. You'll learn about some of the latest strategies for tracking campaigns while maintaining HIPAA compliance, and how to target the right audience within those restrictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this compelling episode of Hidden Heritage, host Paul LaRoche sits down with Michael Roberts, a distinguished men's fancy dancer and member of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, to explore the rich history and evolution of the men's Native American fancy dance. Michael shares captivating stories of cultural exchange, historical traditions, and the significance of dance regalia. He recounts the origins of the dance from the Wild West shows to its deep-rooted connections in tribal history, offering a unique perspective on the cultural significance of dance within Native American communities. Listen as Michael reflects on his personal journey, the influence of mentors, and the importance of passing down these traditions to future generations. This episode is a heartfelt celebration of heritage, resilience, and the enduring spirit of Native American dance.

Boundary rider Michael Roberts interviewed all your favourite Lions in the rooms right after their premiership win! In this episode, he speaks to coach Chris Fagan, co-captain Lachie Neale, Dayne Zorko, Oscar McInerney, Darcy Fort and Callum Ah Chee. TOMORROW: Kai Lohman, Brandon Starchevich, Jarrod Berry, Josh Dunkley, Conor McKenna, Will Ashcroft and his family -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5RUW2KTONUoP8KF3ZZHY?si=6798bf7f4a1540be See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"One of the great Prelims" - Brisbane mounted another amazing comeback to defeat Geelong in a final for the first time since 2004, and advance to the 2024 Grand Final against Sydney. Join James Brayshaw, Brian Taylor, Isaac Smith, Joey Montagna, Ash Chua, and Michael Roberts for every massive moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let us help you find your ideal destination through our *Living Abroad Cheap Reports* https://adventurefreaksss.com/ *Subscribe here* youtube.com/@adventurefreaksss?sub_confirmation=1 *FREE EBOOK* - *_The Art of Living Large For Less_* https://adventurefreaksss.com/free-ebook/ Live in Morocco's Imperial City Under $700 | Affordable Living in Marrakesh Dreaming of living in Morocco without breaking the bank? In this episode, we explore how you can comfortably live in Marrakesh—one of Morocco's stunning Imperial Cities—for under $700 a month! My guest, Michael Roberts, an expat enjoying the affordable living in Marrakesh, shares his firsthand experience of life in this extraordinary place. Michael breaks down the cost of living in Morocco, covering essential expenses like rent, utilities, food, and transportation. He also provides valuable insights into visa requirements for retirees and digital nomads, making Morocco an attractive destination for those looking to retire in Morocco or work remotely. Plus, we discuss Morocco's affordable healthcare, ensuring you have peace of mind as you consider making the move. Whether you're planning to retire abroad or just curious about what it's like to live in Marrakesh, this video has all the insights you need! You can reach Michael through his company's website @ www.Fulbridge.com

The Pies slowly overcame a rampant first quarter from Brisbane, and came from the clouds late to keep their slim finals hopes alive. Join Brian Taylor, Jack Heverin, Isaac Smith, Kate McCarthy, Ash Chua and Michael Roberts for every massive moment.   Catch Triple M Footy's Mini Match of the Round every MondaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Pies and Blues play out a thriller in Scott Pendlebury's 400th game. Join Jack Heverin, Joey Montagna, Bernie Vince, Sarah Hosking, Ash Chua, and Michael Roberts for every massive moment. Catch MMM Footy's Mini-Match of the Round every Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was your classic 8-point game late in the season, as GWS hung on to beat a fast-finishing Melbourne at the Triple MCG and cement themselves further into the top 8. Join Jack Heverin, Theo Doropoulos, Joey Montagna, Sarah Hosking, Ethan Meldrum, and the birthday boy Michael Roberts for every massive moment. Catch Triple M Footy's Mini-Match of the Round every MondaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the most famous sermon of all time, and we're taking the summer to dive into it! Join Jesus on the mountainside as He teaches His disciples of 2000 years ago - and His disciples today - each of us!   This week our special guest speaker, Michael Roberts, dives into Matthew Chapter 6 with a message titled, Don't Worry.

Summer ON THE MOUNT

At City Church California, we exist for anyone to BELIEVE in God, to BECOME like Jesus and to BUILD together. Check out: https://www.citychurchca.com  To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people click here: https://thecity.churchcenter.com/giving For more: Website: https://www.citychurchca.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citychurchcalifornia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citychurchca/

NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcastFind us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord!In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 31 of The Gathering Storm.We would like to give a huge thank you to all of our Patrons who have renewed their annual pledges for a 2nd and 3rd year in a row!!! Thank you so much to Andrea Ramirez, Michael Langer, Big C, nyghtrunner_prime, Michael Roberts, Emily Böhm, Tim Gruber, and Darin Douglass.We would like to acknowledge and thank our Executive Producers Brandy and Aaron Kirkwood, Sean McGuire, Janes, LightBlindedFool, Green Man, Deyvis Ferreira, Margaret, Big C, Bennett Williamson, Dylan C, Hannah Green, Noralia, Jordan Gower, Geof Searles, Erik Reed, Greysin Ishara, Ashlee Bradley, and Laura Lewis!The Wheel Weaves is hosted and edited by Dani and Brett, produced by Dani and Brett with Passionsocks, Cody Fouts, Benjamin, Jamie Young, Magen, Jared Berg, Rikky Morrisette, Lance Barden, Adam, Mozyme, Michelle Forbes, MKM, Antoine Benoit, Lawrence Bradley, Colby T, and Gabby Young. With music by Audionautix.Check out our partner - the Spoiler-Free Wiki - Spliki.com - Your main first time reader, Spoiler-Free WoT information source!Don't forget to leave us that 5 star review if you enjoy the show for a chance to win exclusive merchandise!Check out https://www.thewheelweavespodcast.com for everything The Wheel Weaves!

Time and time again, I'm reminded that it's the microscopic intricacies of my body (and yours!) that have monumental effects on my performance, longevity, and well-being.  And Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) status is one of the "biggest" smallest molecules to consider. NAD+ is a molecule of paramount necessity to mitochondrial function, energy production, and yes, aging. Your NAD+ status is one of the most important things to consider not only for your longevity but for your energy and well-being.  Because NAD+ is at the forefront of the health and wellness industry right now, and because I've gotten so many questions about it, I recently published a comprehensive article titled "Everything You Need To Know About NAD+: The Crucial Role It Plays In Your Mitochondrial Health, How NAD+ Slows Down Aging & Increases Energy, Ways To Increase NAD+ Using Lifestyle, Why NAD+ Precursors May Be Problematic & A Safe, Cost-Effective Oral NAD+ Supplement Strategy." Today, I'm following up on that article with a complementary podcast that's sure to help bolster your understanding of this little miracle molecule. Together, Dr. Michael, Matt, and I are diving deep into the world of NAD+. Discover the essential role it plays at the cellular level, the factors that deplete it, and the smorgasbord of ways to naturally elevate its levels. We'll also shed light on groundbreaking research, decode alternative delivery methods, and unveil the truth behind the NAD+ hype. Step with the three of us into the intriguing realm of NAD+, where we'll explore together how this tiny molecule plays an outsized role in your health and vitality. Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/ingredients Episode Sponsors: Joovv: Visit Joovv.com/ben and apply code BEN. Levels: First purchase includes a 1-month supply of continuous glucose monitors, a 12-month software membership, and an additional 2 free months of annual membership  levels.link/BEN. Seed: Use code BEN at seed.com/bengreenfield to redeem 30% off your first month. BioStack Labs: Spend $100 or more on BioStack.com/Ben15 and get 15% off KetoMed: Visit ketomed.com/ben and use the code: Ben40 to receive $40.00 off, plus free shipping and no tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.