Hardware Podcasts

220 - Managing Oneself, Reflections and a New Series on ICH

Let's Combinate · 31 Dec 2025 · 8m

What this episode covers

Host Subhi Saadeh reflects on Peter Drucker’s book 'Managing Oneself' to discuss his career transition from pharma to launching Let’s ComBinate BioWorks. He outlines his learning style, which involves teaching through podcasting, and introduces an upcoming series on ICH guidelines. Saadeh also shares personal reflections on values, family, and planning for a second career.

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early-stage companies

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Let's ComBinate BioWorks, Let's Combinate, Combination Products Coalition, AAMI
Also
Health Tech podcast, ASTM Committee E55

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