Hardware Podcasts

59 - Ted talks packaging

People of Packaging · 26 Mar 2021 · 16m

What this episode covers

Host Adam Peak interviews co-host Ted Tate about his personal and professional journey during the pandemic, including his layoff from sales, pivot to packaging consulting, and return to a full-time package engineer role. They discuss the end of Season 3 of the People of Packaging podcast, the release of Adam's TEDx talk, and the upcoming Season 4 launch in May. The conversation highlights the resilience of the packaging industry and the shift in industry discussions due to the changing environment.

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early-stage companies

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Fortus
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People of Packaging, Lux Pack

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