Hardware Podcasts

037 - Reflections #1 - (Episodes 001-25)

Let's Combinate · 15 Jun 2022 · 34m

What this episode covers

Host Subi Sedate reflects on the lessons learned from producing the first 25 episodes of the Combinate podcast, emphasizing the importance of starting with limited resources, maintaining consistency, and prioritizing 'good' over 'perfect' in quality management. She highlights key insights from guests including Larry Mager on quality transformation, Mark Swanson on ISO standards, and Ed Bills on risk management frameworks like ISO 14971 and ICH Q9. The episode serves as a synopsis of early episodes, showcasing how podcasting builds confidence, fosters mentorship, and reveals that strategic consistency often outweighs raw talent in the medical device and pharma industries.

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founders before launch

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Combinate, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ICH Q9, IEC 62366, HE 75, MDR, FAT, SAT, URS

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