Defining the Future
Defining the Future
Podcast Description
Welcome to Defining the Future, the podcast that celebrates the ideas, innovations, and people making the world a better place. I’m Claire Rutherford, a patent attorney and founder of Definition IP. In this podcast series, I sit down with visionary entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers who are driving real, lasting impact in their communities and beyond. In each episode, we’re unpacking the stories behind the breakthroughs and the passion fueling their work. It’s about the people who are changing the game, and how their unique journeys are transforming the future for the better. From groundbreaking solutions to inspiring founder stories, Defining the Future is your chance to hear directly from the voices leading the way. Join us and discover the stories behind the innovations that are shaping tomorrow.
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The podcast explores themes of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community impact, focusing on breakthrough ideas that shape the future. Examples of episodes include discussions on revolutionary diagnostic devices in the biotech field and the challenges faced by founders. Topics include antimicrobial resistance, company culture, and the importance of community support in business.
Welcome to Defining the Future, the podcast that celebrates the ideas, innovations, and people making the world a better place.
I’m Claire Rutherford, a patent attorney and founder of Definition IP.
In this podcast series, I sit down with visionary entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers who are driving real, lasting impact in their communities and beyond.
In each episode, we’re unpacking the stories behind the breakthroughs and the passion fueling their work. It’s about the people who are changing the game, and how their unique journeys are transforming the future for the better.
From groundbreaking solutions to inspiring founder stories, Defining the Future is your chance to hear directly from the voices leading the way.
Join us and discover the stories behind the innovations that are shaping tomorrow.
In this episode, Claire Rutherford is joined by Paul Fitzpatrick. Paul is an entrepreneur with a wide range of experience in medical devices, healthcare, consulting, and hospitality. He’s helped start and grow over 10 businesses, taking them from ideas to successful exits, including through mergers, acquisitions, and international expansions. Paul’s expertise includes areas like EMS, physical therapy, nurse staffing, breast cancer screening, molecular diagnostics, and drug delivery. He’s raised over $50M in funding and has been involved in more than 20 mergers and acquisition deals worth over $100M.
Together, they discuss Paul’s professional journey from being a paramedic to becoming a successful consultant and entrepreneur, discussing the importance of taking risks, recognising opportunities, and the challenges of navigating the healthcare industry. He emphasises the significance of patience, perseverance and persistence in entrepreneurship, as well as the need for funding and market validation.
This episode is a must listen for anyone involved in running a business, no matter what stage you’re at.
Connect with Paul:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauljfitzpatrick/
Connect with me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-rutherford/
Definition IP: https://definitionip.com/
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