# 59 - Ted talks packaging

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2021-03-26
- Length: 16m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-26-59-ted-talks-packaging
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/59-ted-talks-packaging-234

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-26-59-ted-talks-packaging#t=10) Introduction and Season 3 Wrap-up
- [4:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-26-59-ted-talks-packaging#t=270) Ted's Pandemic Experience and Layoff
- [7:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-26-59-ted-talks-packaging#t=433) Pivoting to Consulting and New Job
- [10:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-26-59-ted-talks-packaging#t=609) Podcast Growth and Season 4 Plans
- [11:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2021-03-26-59-ted-talks-packaging#t=711) Future Outlook and Industry Events

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- People of Packaging (other)
- Fortus (company)
- Lux Pack (other)

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