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S2E18 Side Hustles, Asking Dumb Questions, & Not Compromising Your Values | Nate Post

Being an Engineer · 16 Apr 2021 · 59m · Episode 18

What this episode covers

Nate Post, a New Product Introduction Manager at Edwards Lifesciences, discusses his career in medical device manufacturing and his side business, Blue Collar Blades, where he handmakes artisanal cutlery. He explains how his non-engineering background allows him to ask 'dumb questions' that lead to innovative solutions, such as modifying high-voltage tanks and creating cleanroom enclosures for noisy equipment. Post also details the operational challenges of scaling his knife-making process from 25 hours to under 7 hours per unit and his commitment to maintaining personal values over corporate compliance in previous roles.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies and companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Edwards Lifesciences, GE Healthcare, BYU, Harbor Freight, Pipeline Design & Engineering
Products
Blue Collar Blades
Also
Utah Underwater Robotics Association

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