THE R&D
Management
Podcast
What does it take to be a leader in R&D and drive innovation forward?
Let’s talk about it
We are launching a new platform for knowledge sharing and generation around the topics of R&D management and technology commercialization where we invite guest speakers who are experts in their domain (i.e., have led complex R&D projects and teams) and have a 40-minute conversation about their experiences, insights, and best practices.
Imagine a world where the unsung heroes behind groundbreaking innovations have a platform to share their stories and insights. That's the vision driving the R&D Management Podcast. While entrepreneurs and CEOs often take the spotlight, the critical role of R&D management remains overlooked.
Yet, it's these leaders who drive the innovations shaping our future. From the COVID vaccine to electric vehicles, every milestone is a testament to their perseverance and expertise. Join us as we amplify their voices, explore the challenges and triumphs of R&D management, and pave the way for a new era of innovation leadership. Let's unlock the secrets of success together.
Meet the Hosts
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Orestis Georgiou
Orestis is more than just an academic powerhouse. With patents, publications, and substantial R&D grants under his belt, his insights about IoT and 5G from working at Toshiba is expansive while his passion for haptic technologies at Ultraleap Ltd is palpable. As the Head of R&D Partnerships at Ultraleap, he steers groundbreaking projects in spatial XR computing, making complex tech accessible and tangible for everyone.
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Stephen Russo
Stephen lives at the intersection of innovation and practicality. With over 30 years of global tech experience, including roles at IBM and now as Chief Product Officer at Honeywell, he's passionate about turning cutting-edge technology into profitable ventures. Steve's knack for merging business models with tech solutions drives his mission to create both disruptive and sustainable innovation.
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Mykola Maksymenko
Mykola is on a mission to fuse scientific brilliance with real-world impact. As the head of R&D at SoftServe Inc., he has led six diverse global teams delving into areas like Quantum Computing, Computer Vision, AI and more. Outside of this, he's co-founded Haiqu, a quantum startup aimed at unlocking the potential of Quantum Hardware through ground-breaking software.
Test Episode 1:
Mykola shares his insights into technology commercialisation and how he ended up as an R&D Director to 100+ people and founder of a Quantum Startup.
Test Episode 2
Orestis talks about managing interdisciplinary R&D teams, launching academic programs in industry, and how he transitioned from a scientist to a manager.
Episode 1: Disability Innovation Management
Daniel shares his story and his insights into the “wicked problem” and very challenging problem of disability innovation management.
Episode 2: Biotech Innovation
Elena talks about how to prioritise and manage R&D activities and people in PharmTech, both in industry and in academia.
Episode 3: Corporate vs Academic R&D
Justin shares his story of corporate and academic R&D and insight on how to maintain technical leadership while also enabling people.
