Episode 10: Brian Coe, SlipChip

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In this episode, you’ll hear about: -Why Brian’s thinks entrepreneurship is a means to an end, and why acquisitions that grow your business can be more gratifying than doing it on your own. -How his childhood independence was due to his “submarine” parents (i.e. the opposite of today’s helicopter parents). -Brian’s lack of interest in science as a child and innate propensity for business, much to his parents’ chagrin. -Starting his first company with his sister (using their father’s finances) and how they managed to maintain a high level of professionalism. -How culture can really shape your company, and why that doesn’t equate to having beers together. -As a boss, why it’s incumbent on your team to tell you how to improve, and how to create a place where people feel comfortable being candid. Catch the end of the episode, where Brian shares his insights on the future of healthcare technology and CRISPR, and why he’d want to most want to interview Michael Dell.