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Lab Notes
by Lab Notes
Science, innovation and entrepreneurship - Featuring big ideas and interviews with Australian researchers and luminaries.
Episodes
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050 - LIVE FROM THE FUTURE HEALTH EXPO
Welcome to a very special episode of Labnotes! For our 50th edition of the show we recorded LIVE from the Future Health Expo at the University of New South Wales, diving into the world of spinouts and deep tech investment with a panel of three guests from the Venture Capital and Angel Investment...
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049 - MAMMOTH EFFORT - James Ryall
Until recently you might have called James a typical scientist, working away in the labs of the University of Melbourne to understand the way that muscle tissues develop and how new therapies might improve the lives of patients. But in 2019 his career took a dramatic turn when a curiosity about...
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048 - DEEP AMBITION - Mark Swinnerton
What does it take to be an effective entrepreneur? Mark Swinnerton is the founder and CEO of the energy storage startup Green Gravity, but he comes to this role with a tremendous depth of skills earned over two decades rising through the ranks of one of Australia’s largest companies, BHP. It's a...
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047 - CONCRETE PROGRESS - Clare Tubolets
As the world strives for net-zero there are many tough questions to solve, but among the toughest is the need to replace the literal foundations of our built environment. Clare Tubolets is the CEO of SmartCrete, a Cooperative Research Centre that brings together research and industry to tackle…
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046 - THE LIGHT FANTASTIC - Prof. Ben Eggleton
For much of the 20th century Bell Labs was a nursery of ambitious research, helping to usher in the information age with practical innovations including the transistor, lasers and photovoltaics. Prof. Ben Eggleton is one Bell Labs alumni who has continued its culture of applied innovation, and…
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045 - DONT YOU (FORGET ABOUT SME) - Daniel Gronowski
No sector has a monopoly on innovation and the focus on universities and startups often overlooks a major group driving research and development in Australia, the SMEs. Daniel Gronowski is a management consultant charged with delivering the Entrepreneurs Programme, the nation's flagship program…
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044 - TAMING UNICORNS - Cheryl Mack
Exuberant and irrepressible, Cheryl Mack has been making a splash in the Australian startup ecosystem from the day she arrived. After moving to Sydney in 2013 the Canadian-Australian introduced herself to the local startup scene through diligent networking and her leading role in establishing...
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043 - VISION AND INSIGHT - Ken Kroeger
In 1999 a team of ANU researchers founded Seeing Machines based on their shared insight that robots and humans would need to understand one another. The idea was prescient, but the process of turning that idea into a commercial reality proved harder than any of the founders had imagined....
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042 - FORGED UNDER DESERT SUN - Dr. Steven Camilleri
Twenty years before SPEE3D was formed its two founders could be found pushing custom built solar cars to their limits in a 3000 km race across the Australian Outback. Fortunately, Steven Camilleri and Byron Kennedy didn't remain rivals for long and the pair formed a lasting friendship based on...
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THE BRIEF - Discovery Indigenous and Impact Investing
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Leo and Marc explore some of the ways the government and investors seek to shape the innovation ecosystem towards social good. Marc takes a look at the ARC's grants program for Indigenous...
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041 - CRITICAL MASS - Dr. Tim Boyle
Creating a strong innovation ecosystem requires the open sharing of ideas between academia, industry, entrepreneurs and investors, and Tim Boyle was among the first to get that chain reaction underway. Originally trained in biochemistry, Tim pivoted away from the academic career path after an...
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THE BRIEF - TAFE and Bad Leavers
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Marc explains the local vocational education system while Leo unpacks the bad leaver clause in shareholder agreements. Listen in as we discuss these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON…
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040 - CARING FOR PEOPLE - Prof. Patricia Davidson
Prof. Patricia Davidson didn't plan her path to the top, but the skills and experiences that she obtained along the way are now proving invaluable for the newly minted VC. First trained as a nurse in the 1980's, Patricia's learned the importance of patience, empathy and communication at the...
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THE BRIEF - Vesting and the Ombudsmen
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Leo explains why startup employees have to be patient for their company shares, while Marc takes us deep into the halls of university bureaucracy to understand student complaint…
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THE BRIEF - Casualisation and Down Rounds
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Marc explains how casual workers became a central element of the university workforce, while Leo explains the challenge challenge startup founders face when navigating a falling valuation...
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039 - BEYOND STANDARD - Prof. Alan Duffy
It's not often you will find scientists ghost-hunting at the bottom of a gold mine, but it would be a mistake to assume Prof. Alan Duffy is going to conform to the standard model anytime soon. Equal parts astrophysicist, science communicator and entrepreneur, Prof. Alan Duffy has spent much of…
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THE BRIEF - Sabbaticals and Sweat Equity
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Marc and Leo attempt to explain how the connection between salary and work isn't always straight forward in the world of science and innovation. Listen in as we discuss and connect two...
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038 - PROGRESS BY POLICY - Minister Alister Henskens
Government support is a cornerstone of Australian innovation, but navigating the wide array of grants, programs and policies that shape national innovation can be a daunting prospect for aspiring scientists and entrepreneurs. Today, we are pleased to be joined by a man who not only knows this...
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THE BRIEF - Options and Makerspaces
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Leo explains the value of an employee share option, and Marc takes us for a lightning tour of a University Makerspace. Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10...
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037 - THE LIGHT TOUCH - Dr. Heba Khamis
For many decades robots have outclassed humans in terms of strength and precision, yet their rudimentary ability to sense and understand the world around them has limited their widespread adoption. But thanks to the work of engineers like Dr. Heba Khamis, the robots are catching up fast. Only…
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THE BRIEF - Open Access and Pivoting
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s Marc talks about the shift towards open access publishing in science, while Leo explains what it means for a startup to pivot. Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10...
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THE BRIEF - Due Diligence and International Campuses
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Leo gives a long-overdue explanation of DD, and Marc tells us how Australian universities have been teaching international students even without international travel. Listen in as we...
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036 - WAVES OF CHANGE - Tom Wilson
Being an advocate for social justice, sustainability, art and design has allowed Tom Wilson to develop a unique perspective on sustainability and commercialisation in the surfing industry. Born on the Channel Islands (UK), Tom also lived in Canada before moving to Australia. He is a computer…
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THE BRIEF - Design For Manufacture and University HR
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Leo explains the importance considering how a product is made as well as how it works, and Marc gives an overview of how you get hired (or fired) at a modern university. Listen in as we...
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035 - SCIENTIFIC LEGACY - Prof. Justin Gooding
For many young scientists, replicating the achievements of Professor Justin Gooding would be a mighty aspiration. But for the man himself, it has been about much more than the milestones. Though born and raised in Melbourne, it was a seven year stint in the United Kingdom that proved to be a...
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THE BRIEF - TRLs and International Students
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Leo explains the importance of NASA's 60 year old system for classifying technological progress, and Marc helps unpick why Australian universities can't wait to get their international...
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034 - THE FIRE INSIDE - Dr. Kate Nguyen
In 2017 the Grenfell Tower in London was engulfed by a fire that climbed its external cladding with alarming speed, ultimately claiming 72 lives. And while many around the world were still coming to terms with the disaster, Dr. Kate Nguyen got to work. Born in Vietnam, Kate was a natural...
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THE BRIEF - Impact and Seed Rounds
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Marc takes us through the concept of research impact, and Leo gives a long-overdue definition of a seed round. Listen in as we discuss these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :...
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033 - STAR FORMATION - Dr. Ilana Feain
Few people personify the drive and resilience of female scientists quite like Dr. Ilana Feain. Originally a disengaged and even rebellious high school student with her mind on anything but academia, at one stage Ilana even dropped out of school entirely. But by losing the support of her teachers...
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SEASON 3 PRIMER
Lab Notes is back for 2022! In celebration of The International Day for Women and Girls in Science we are starting off the season with two inspiring female guests who underline the tremendous value women bring to Australian innovation. No doubt it will be a fabulous start to a full season of...
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ADIOS 2021
On today’s bonus episode, Leo and Marc bid farewell to 2021 with a quick look back on the year that was, from Covid disruptions to unexpected jobs and a whole lot of inspiring conversations. We wish all our listeners a happy holiday and look forward to seeing you again in 2022. EON LABS :...
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THE BRIEF - Communication Papers and MVPs
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Marc and Leo explore the ways scientists and entrepreneurs get early customer feedback on their work. Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :...
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032 - THOUGHT FOR FOOD - Prof. Cordelia Selomulya
While many of us go through life without giving much thought to where our food comes from, Professor Cordelia Selomulya has built a career on it. Born and raised in Indonesia, Cordelia first came to Australia as an international student undertaking a chemical engineering degree at the University…
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THE BRIEF - RCUs and Cap Tables
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Marc takes us through the functions of a university research commercialisation unit, and Leo introduces the concept of capitalisation tables in early-stage companies. Listen in as we...
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THE BRIEF - Centres of Excellence and Tech Vouchers
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Marc and Leo explore two grants at opposite ends of research funding continuum, the ARC's flagship Centre of Excellence program and the NSW Government's Tech Voucher program. Listen in as...
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031 - INVENTION AND REINVENTION - Richard Dale
As a young engineer Richard Dale was hired by a university spinout that looked set to revolutionise the world of asset management. It was an exciting job at a company that was growing fast, building new products and entering new industries... right up until the money ran out. For Richard this...
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THE BRIEF - Tag Along and Tenure
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. This week Marc talks about the job you can't be fired from, while Leo gives a run down of a pair of clauses that impact when and how a startup company can be sold. Listen in as we discuss and connect these...
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030 - WORKING CAPITAL - Nick McNaughton
As a software engineer in the 90's Nick McNaughton learned what a potent combination technology and entrepreneurial zeal can be. It's a revelation has shaped his career ever since. Currently the CEO of the Australian National University's flagship commercialisation fund ANU Connect, Nick...
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THE BRIEF - Discovery Projects and Accelerating Commercialisation
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. This week Marc and Leo tackle everyone's favourite topic - free money! Discovery Projects and Accelerating Commercialisation grants are cornerstones of Australian innovation, but getting your hands on the...
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THE BRIEF - Nobel Prizes and Trading Insolvent
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. With this year's Nobel Prizes in full swing - it's a great time for Marc to review what the prizes are all about. Meanwhile, Leo talks about one of the reasons NOT to become a company director, insolvent...
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THE BRIEF - Shadow Directors and Online Learning.
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Leo looks in the shadowy world of influence in big business while Marc explains how universities are adjusting to digital learning post-Covid. Listen in as we discuss and connect these…
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THE BRIEF - Bargaining and Valuation
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Leo provides a glimpse into the process of start-up valuation while Marc explains how academic pay and conditions are negotiated in Australian universities. Listen in as we discuss and...
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THE BRIEF - Investor Agreements and the H Index
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Leo provides an overview of Investor Agreements while Marc explains one of the key metrics of research productivity, the H Index. Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts...
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THE BRIEF - Incubators and CRCs
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Leo and Marc discuss startup incubators and the cooperative research centre program. Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :...
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The BRIEF - KPIs
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Leo and Marc talk about the concept of Key Performance Indicators, and give some examples of how they are applied in science and industry. Listen in as we discuss and connect these two...
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029 - LEADING THROUGH A STORM - Dr. Vivien Forner
What motivates a volunteer to risk their life braving storms, bushfires or the open ocean? How can we keep volunteers engaged in organisations like the SES, Rural Fire Service and Surf Lifesaving? And what can be done about the declining rates of volunteerism that is threatening the future of…
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THE BRIEF - VC and the NHMRC
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Leo and Marc take on venture capital and the NHMRC, two key funding sources for entrepreneurs and medical scientists alike. Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within…
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THE BRIEF - Agile and Conferences
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Leo provides an overview of the agile management system, while Marc takes us behind the scenes at academic conferences. Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10...
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028 - SCIENCE IN THE BLOOD - Duncan Macinnis
As much as anybody can be, Duncan Macinnis was born a scientist. With parents who both taught in the field, Duncan's childhood was spent among the exhibits of Sydney's Powerhouse and Australian Museums. Inspired by these experiences and encouraged by his family, Duncan continued his scientific...
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THE BRIEF - Adjuncts and Incentives
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Marc and Leo discuss the concept of adjunct staff members, as well as the role and ethics of incentives in the workplace. Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10...
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