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Eron Flory | Toastmasters for Engineers, and FIRST Robotics

Being an Engineer · 23 Oct 2026 · 53m · Episode 44

What this episode covers

Eron Flory, a former Medtronic engineer and founder of Eron Engineering, discusses how his background in motorcycle racing and hands-on automotive repair shaped his approach to mechanical design and assembly. He explains how joining a Toastmasters group called 'Toastronic' at Medtronic helped him overcome public speaking fears, enabling him to present confidently to executives and lead major events. Flory details his extensive volunteer work coaching FIRST Robotics teams, highlighting the complex engineering, collaboration, and rapid prototyping required to build competitive high school robots.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Medtronic, Merit Medical, Direct Flow Medical, Osseon, Production Robotics, Float Machine Incorporated, Kosman Engineering, Eron Engineering, Zipline
Products
FIRST Robotics, Formula SAE, Baja SAE
Also
Toastmasters

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