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In this episode, Nicholas Karamanian interviews Abdullah Ikram, a university student and entrepreneur who transformed his personal experience with back pain into a successful business by designing an orthopedic pillow. Abdullah shares his journey from identifying a market need to navigating the complexities of product design, manufacturing, and marketing. He emphasizes the importance of trust in supplier relationships, the challeng...

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In this conversation, Aneesh discusses his journey as a startup founder and the mission of Learvo, an education technology company aimed at making learning more engaging and personalized. He shares insights from his first startup experience, the transition from sales to product management, and the importance of customer discovery in building a successful product. Aneesh also addresses the ch...

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In this conversation, Angie Stacey shares her inspiring journey from being a dental office manager to her current roles at Brunswick, highlighting her late entry into college, the challenges of balancing family and education, and her growth in the HR field. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, setting boundaries, and pursuing fulfillment in both personal and professional life.

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I apologize for the inconsistent audio on the episode today. We had some issues working with some new equipment and it will never happen again.

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On today's special live ADIPEC episode, Harvey Young and I break down the recent deals between Gecko Robotics and ADNOC Gas. We talk about the next steps Gecko is looking to take in the Gulf, what this means for the energy industry, and the future of infrastr...

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In this episode, Nicholas Karamanian interviews Emily Lawson-Bulten, a doctoral candidate at the University of Illinois, who shares her unique journey from civil engineering to pursuing a PhD. Emily discusses her early career, impactful travel experiences, and the lessons learned about water scarcity and engineering. She emphasizes the importance of community engagement, the value of mentorship, and the need for engineers to...

In this conversation, Geoff Rutledge shares his unique journey from film production to medicine, discussing the challenges he faced in medical school, the importance of stability in his career, and how he balances family life with his profession. He reflects on the skills he gained from his film background that have helped him in medicine, the financial considerations of pursuing a medical degree, and the creative outlets he mainta...

In this conversation, Peter Durand shares his journey from a creative upbringing to running, AlphaChimp, a visual facilitation firm. He discusses his educational background, how he discovered graphic recording, and his journey as an entrepreneur. Peter reflects on the impact of AI on creative industries, his role as an adjunct law professor, and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and creatives.
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In today's episode, Nick interviews Asheesh Advani, CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide. We discuss his early career in management consulting, his time founding a leading fintech company, his time leading an international non-profit, and the writing of his international bestelling book, "Modern Achievement".

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On today's episode of Rerouted, Nick interviews Tadeh Issakhanian. Tadeh originally planned on becoming a doctor, but ended up beginning a career in environmental work. He's spent time as an air quality specialist, a congressional staffer, a consultant at Deloitte, and a presidentially appointed senior climate advisor to the administrator of the GSA under the Biden administration. We talk about his early career, moving to D...

Today's guest is Dr. Ann-Perry Witmer. Ann started her career as a reporter, but 15 years later, decided to return to school for her Bachelor's in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Now, she is a professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a world renowned researcher. Join us as we talk about returning to school, nearly filed lawsuits against employers, and how journalism and art history has shaped her in...

After graduation, Dan started his career at a non-profit focused on elevating young entrepreneurs, then worked at the Vanderbilt University center for innocation and design as Social Innovation Program Coordinator, and now serves as the Director of Enterprise Growth and Partnerships at HealthBreak Inc. Throughout our conversation, Dan and I talk about being a swiss army knife throughout his career, using his music career to connect...

Today's guest is Dr. Joanne Charles, an English and history teacher at the Wheeler School, an independent N-12 school in Providence, Rhode Island. In our conversation, we discuss Joanne's entry into education plus her experience in the field, her recent acquisition of her PhD as well as her research on career changers in education, and her reflections on her career thus far.

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