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.
What does it take to create a revolutionary PCR device for diagnostics?
In this episode of Defining the Future, Claire Rutherford is joined by Jonathan O’Halloran. Jonathan is the co-founder of QuantuMDx, former Chief Scientific Officer and inventor of many of its proprietary technologies. Jonathan has a specialist interest in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and was a diagnostics advisor for the O’Neill Review. He was awarded European CTO of the Year in 2015.
Together, they discuss the journey of QuantumDx, the development of the Q-POC system, and the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship in the biotech field. Jonathan shares insights on the importance of community support, learning from mistakes, maintaining company culture, and the driving purpose behind their innovations. The conversation also touches on the future of diagnostics, the fight against antimicrobial resistance, and Jonathan’s vision for impactful investments.
Tune in to find out the journey Jonathan has been on from setting up in his garage to becoming a global business.
Connect with Jonathan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanohalloran/
Website: https://www.quantumdx.com/
Connect with me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-rutherford/
Definition IP: https://definitionip.com/
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