Helical Brew

She walked into one of the most technical industries on the planet and started closing deals. No lab background. No engineering degree. Just relationships, research, and the confidence to own any room.De'Nye Hopkins is a Business eDvelopment Account Manager at E Tech Group managing a $2.5M territory — and the founder of Financially Abundant, a platform dedicated to helping women build financial freedom on their own terms.This episode goes deep on the sales philosophy nobody teaches you, what financial freedom actually means, why the world isn't set up for women to be good with money, and the phone call at 23 that started everything.🎙️ Guest: De'Nye Hopkins — E Tech Group / Financially Abundant👥 Hosts: Sura Hadi & Mike Ouren📁 Series: Science Means Business🔗 Follow De'Nye on LinkedIn: De'Nye Hopkins🔗 Instagram & TikTok: @DenyeCourtney🔗 Podcast: Financially AbundantCHAPTERS00:00 Cold Open — “Shots at 8am?!” 🍻00:06 Welcome to Science Meets Business01:03 From Teaching Abroad → Closing Deals03:44 Guest Intro — De'Nye Hopkins ($2.5M Territory)04:23 When Did You Stop Apologizing for Your Background?07:00 Why Being “Non-Technical” Is an Advantage08:51 Be a Human, Not a Robot11:49 Learning Automation Without an Engineering Degree13:51 Selling Technical Work Without Being Technical15:17 “Be Seedy” — The Sales Mindset That Works17:41 You’re Being Sold to Every Day19:15 Death by PowerPoint20:19 The #1 Sales Mistake21:04 Think Like a Business Owner23:40 You’re the CEO of Your Career25:26 Why Failure Is Required29:04 Growth vs Plateau — What Actually Matters32:04 What Engineers Get Wrong About Their Value33:26 Fear of Change Is Costing Companies35:03 Sticker Shock — $250K → $1M40:25 Negotiation Is a Game42:57 What Financial Freedom Actually Feels Like46:01 $170K Debt at 2348:21 Why Money Is Still Taboo52:06 Why the System Isn’t Built for Women55:44 No Money = No Options58:35 Building While Working Full-Time1:01:44 Avoiding Burnout1:03:06 Win the Morning, Win the Day1:04:09 Stop Waiting — Just Start1:06:38 Pick of the Week — Shelby Sapp1:08:13 Outro👉 YouTube:    / @helicalbrew  🎧 Spotify, iTunes & Amazon Podcasts📩 [email protected]📍 @helicalbrew everywhere#helicalbrew #sciencemeansbusiness #LabAutomation #Biotech #WomenInBusiness #FinancialFreedom #BDLife #SalesTips #Podcast #SciencePodcast #CareerAdvice #Entrepreneurship #ETechGroup

Unfiltered Brew – Podcast Playlist | #HelicalBrew #ViralVideo #PodcastNo guest. No agenda. Just two people in lab automation who haven't talked in a while — and apparently one of them landed in the wrong state.In this Unfiltered Brew episode your favorites hosts catch up on life, travel chaos, new gear, upcoming guests, and whatever else comes up. Which is a lot.🎙️ Hosts: Sura Hadi & Mike Ouren🎧 Subscribe →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to be a guest? [email protected]🎬 Chapters00:00 Cold Open — Zombie Apocalypse at O'Hare00:18 Mixer Boy & New Gear01:38 Welcome Back02:00 Vietnamese Iced Coffee & Turkish Coffee Debate04:00 She Flew Into Ohio & Landed in Kentucky06:00 No Sun in Cincinnati07:00 O'Hare: The Pre-Apocalypse Hub08:00 Chicago Airports Ranked11:00 SLAS Boston Recap12:00 Lost Gloves & Cold Weather14:00 Naming Names — A Seinfeld Moment16:00 Upcoming Guests & AI Series18:00 Siri Got Too Casual21:00 Germany & SLAS Europe Vienna22:00 Hotel Setups & Bunny Ears23:00 MacBook Neo & New Laptop Setup24:00 Merch Update & Where to Find Us👉 YouTube:    / @helicalbrew  🎧 Spotify, iTunes & Amazon Podcasts📩 [email protected]📍 @helicalbrew everywhere#HelicalBrew #LabAutomation #Biotech #UnfilteredBrew #Podcast #SciencePodcast #BiotechPodcast #LabLife #PodcastLife #slas2026 🔔 Like, comment, and share if this sparked an idea (or a laugh). 📩 Want to be a guest on the podcast? Send us a message at [email protected].

Automation in the Wild – Podcast Playlist | #HelicalBrew #ViralVideo #PodcastLab automation runs on software nobody talks about. Schedulers, drivers, integration layers — the invisible glue holding million dollar systems together. Today we're pulling it apart.Mike Salmi is the founder of Cheshire Labs and creator of Orca, an open source scheduler built from years of real automation work in clinical, contract, and biotech R&D environments.We get into why vendor software keeps falling short, what it actually costs to write a device driver ($14,000 apparently), why open source changes everything for startups, and how AI just rewrote the rules.Guest: Mike Salmi — Cheshire LabsHosts: Mike Ouren & Sura Hadi🔗 cheshirelabs.io🔗 Orca on GitHub🔗 Mike Salmi on LinkedIn🎬 Chapters00:00 Cold Open00:19 Welcome & Intro01:42 Icebreaker — When did you know you had to build it yourself?05:27 Life Inside Real Automation Stacks11:43 Where Vendor Software Falls Short16:29 13 Windows Licenses19:44 Device Drivers & AI22:17 Why Every Integration Feels Custom24:03 Cheshire Labs & Orca — The Origin Story25:39 Why Build an Open Source Scheduler?28:03 Cloud Native Lab Infrastructure31:42 Swarm AI in Practice34:42 Claude Driving the Robot35:00 AI Helps & AI Risks40:04 AI Readiness Factor44:15 Picks of the Week — Claude Code & Flipper Zero47:22 Wrap Up & Where to Find Mike#HelicalBrew #LabAutomation #OpenSource #Biotech #LabRobotics #AutomationInTheWild #SLAS2026

🎙️ Guest: Dave May | Owner & Lead Service Engineer, DCM Bioservices🎧 Hosts: Mike Ouren & Sura Hadi📺 Series: Automation in the Wild"You can't lie to the robot. It doesn't know." – Dave MayWhen a 500lb robot dumps a $250,000 instrument on the floor, someone has to show up and fix it. That someone is Dave May. In this episode, Dave pulls back the curtain on what lab automation service really looks like — the duct tape on light curtains, the instruments collecting dust in corners, and why the robot is almost never actually the problem.🧠 What You'll Learn:Why 25-30% of automation failures are actually user errorWhat buyers should always ask before signing a POHow proprietary software is changing third-party serviceWhy keeping your instrument clean is your best PM strategyWhat "validated" really means when the plate sealer isn't integratedThe real reason robots get fired for cycle time☕ Whether you're running a lab, buying automation, or keeping it alive after warranty — this one's for you.🎧 Subscribe for new episodes →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 – Cold Open: When the Robot Wins00:29 – Intro & Dave's Background01:21 – First "Oh No" Moment: Let the Smoke Out02:42 – How Dave Arrived in Lab Automation Service04:50 – What People Don't Understand About Service Engineers06:41 – The Duct Tape Hall of Shame08:32 – What Do People Actually Blame?11:10 – The Robot Defense Attorney13:43 – Craziest Story: 500lb Robot vs. Liquid Handler15:13 – Most Common Causes of Downtime16:13 – Why Nobody Designs for Serviceability17:53 – The Bravo: A Love Story19:10 – DDR & The Benchbot Era21:12 – How Often Is the Robot Actually the Problem?22:56 – The Validation Gap Nobody Talks About24:08 – When Labs Fire Their Robots for Being Too Slow26:31 – How Automation Has Gotten Harder to Service27:43 – Proprietary Software & Locked-Down Systems29:07 – What DCM Bioservices Actually Does33:11 – Proprietary Software: The Real Bottleneck37:18 – Buyer Intelligence: Questions to Ask Before the PO38:53 – What Should Be Non-Negotiable in Service39:29 – Accessibility: The Thing Nobody Plans For42:07 – 3D Printing: The MacGyver of Life Science43:41 – Wrapping Up: How to Have Fewer Emergency Calls46:09 – The Light Curtain & Liquid Problem47:30 – Pick of the Week: Vessel Screwdriver & David Clark Headset55:17 – How to Reach Dave & DCM Bioservices🔗 Connect with Dave MayWebsite: https://dcmbio.comLinkedIn:   / david-may-6650b91  #HelicalBrew #AutomationInTheWild #LabAutomation #LabRobotics #BiotechOps #ServiceEngineering #LiquidHandling #LabLife #BiotechInnovation #ScientificStorytelling #RoboticsEngineering #LifeScience #PodcastClip #sciencepodcast #techpodcast #biotechstartup #viralshorts #podcastshorts #SLAS2026 #LabEquipment #LabManagement #LabTech #automation #robotics

🎙 Hosts: Sura Hadi & Mike OurenAfter 55 episodes of Helical Brew, we’re cracking open an Unfiltered Brew - a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about what’s actually working, what’s changed, and what growing a technical podcast really looks like.From YouTube algorithms and Shorts strategy to why professionals rarely leave LinkedIn, this episode is an honest check-in on content, platforms, and the reality of building an audience in science and lab automation — plus SLAS prep, tech culture, and conference chaos along the way.This isn’t a how-to guide. It’s context between episodes.🎯 What We CoverWhy Shorts changed everything for Helical BrewHow YouTube behaves once you hit consistencyWhy LinkedIn engagement ≠ listensAlgorithms, visibility, and feedback loopsCES, humanoid robots, and hype vs realitySLAS Boston prep and logistics🎬 Chapters00:00 – Cold Open00:35 – YouTube After 55 Episodes05:20 – Why Shorts Matter07:55 – Tech Culture & Humanoid Robots12:00 – Travel & Conference Reality17:45 – SLAS Prep & Recording in the Wild28:10 – Wrap-Up🔔 SubscribeWe explore automation, AI, and the future of science — from real labs to real conversations.👉 YouTube:    / @helicalbrew  👉 All platforms: www.helicalbrew.com📩 Want to collaborate or be a guest? [email protected]#HelicalBrew #UnfilteredBrew #SciencePodcast #LabAutomation#PodcastBehindTheScenes #YouTubeShorts #ContentStrategy #SLAS2026 #shorts #viralvideo #ai #science

A quick Unfiltered Brew from Mike - Warzone endgame chaos, a clutch moment, and the most satisfying kind of win: using someone’s own gear against them.More shorties like this coming.🔔 Subscribe to Helical BrewWe explore the intersection of AI, automation, and the future of science.Subscribe & never miss an episode →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to promote or be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew#HelicalBrew #UnfilteredBrew #Warzone #Gaming #PS5 #podcast #modernwarfare #viralvideo #viralreels #viralshorts

Guests:🎙️ Lukas Bromig - Co-CEO & Founder at UniteLabs (Munich), building infrastructure for AI-ready labs👩‍🔬 Hosts: Sura Hadi & Mike Ouren🎧 Episode Title:“Standardization Before Intelligence: Building the AI-Ready Lab Stack”AI is moving fast - but labs are still stuck in the interface gap.In this episode, Lukas Bromig joins Helical Brew to explain why standardization is the real bottleneck before AI can safely and reliably run anything in the lab.If every instrument speaks a different protocol, orchestration becomes faith-based. If your workflows live inside black boxes, AI can generate intent — but it won’t generate executable reality.We break down what “AI-ready” actually means, why “just integrate it” is a dangerous phrase, and why the future lab needs an operating system — not another stack of point solutions.🎯 What You’ll LearnThe “non-controversial” standard labs still argue about endlessly (and why).Why Bluetooth/USB-level interoperability doesn’t exist in labs (yet).The 3 layers of standardization: device interface → data structure → workflow language.Why most automation projects stall because of just a few instruments.What “AI-ready” means in practical terms inside the lab (not the boardroom).Why AI-generated code is often pseudocode that won’t run — and what fixes that.Where AI should NOT execute in robotics workflows (and why you need a “compiler layer”).Why “no black boxes” + full visibility is the core requirement of a Lab OS.How buyers can force change: making open interfaces a procurement requirement.💡 Picks of the Week🧠 Lukas — Claude Code for rapid prototyping + fountain pens (bring handwriting back)🧰 Mike — SLAS Boston + Passport to Prizes (win a trip to SLAS Europe Vienna 2026)👩‍🔬 Sura — Making interoperability + ownership a first-class requirement in lab design👇 Discussion PromptIf AI exposes weak foundations faster than it creates new capability…what should labs standardize first: device protocols, data structures, or workflow language?Drop your take — we’ll pin the best answers.🎬 Chapters00:00 – Cold Open: Standardization Before Intelligence00:18 – Welcome to Helical Brew + Introducing Lukas Bromig01:10 – Icebreaker: The lab standard that shouldn’t be controversial03:00 – Why every instrument interface is different05:05 – “Just integrate it” is a dangerous phrase07:10 – The black box problem in lab automation software10:00 – Rebuilding the same integrations over and over13:10 – Why standardization is the real bottleneck15:30 – The three layers of lab standardization19:10 – Data structure vs data format (why context matters)22:40 – Why AI-generated SOP code doesn’t actually run26:10 – The missing compiler layer: validation + error handling29:40 – Why AI should never directly control instruments32:30 – What a real Lab Operating System enables36:10 – Scientists vs automation engineers: future roles39:40 – Standardization without killing flexibility43:00 – Procurement leverage: demanding open interfaces46:00 – Infrastructure decisions that matter in 5 years49:10 – Picks of the Week53:20 – SLAS Boston, UniteLabs & Wrap-Up🔔 Subscribe to Helical BrewWe explore the intersection of AI, automation, and the future of science.Subscribe →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to promote or be a guest? [email protected]🌐 Easy link hub: helicalbrew.com📍 TikTok/IG + more: @helicalbrew📌 SHORTS (Quick Clips from the Episode)▶️    • Why Lab Automation Still Has No “Bluetooth...  ▶️    • Where AI Should NOT Touch Your Lab Robots ...  #HelicalBrew #AIThoughtLeaders #LabAutomation #AIReadyLab #LabInformatics #ScientificSoftware #Robotics #AutomationEngineering #Interoperability #OpenAPIs #DigitalTransformation #AIinBiotech #SystemsEngineering #SLAS #FutureOfScience #ai #podcast #viralvideo #viralshorts

This week on Helical Brew, Mike Ouren takes the mic solo for a deep dive into Apple — from the early PowerBook days to today’s M4 Macs, iPhone evolution, and the massive shift coming with iPadOS 26.From the “every-year iPhone upgrader” cycle to the future of Mac silicon and the return of Apple’s glassy aesthetic, Mike breaks down how Apple got here, what they’re getting right, and what’s around the corner.KEY TAKEAWAYS:• The PowerBook G3 era and why buying “the last model” is a risk• OS X’s glassy origins and why Apple brought that look back in 2026• What the 20-year anniversary iPhone means for Apple’s roadmap• Mike’s upgrade confession — why every-other-year just works• How the M4 changed everything for Macs, especially the Mac Mini• Apple Silicon, yield strategy, and why Intel Macs are effectively done• Why the M1 MacBook Air at $599 is still a powerhouse• GPU changes in M4 and whether Apple will ever get AAA games• iPadOS 26 and the biggest UI change since the original iPad• Why MacRumors is still Mike’s go-to for buying decisions• The real economics of a 5–6 year Mac ownership cycle• SLAS 2026 preview and what’s next for Helical BrewIf you're deep into the Apple ecosystem — or just trying to figure out when the right time is to upgrade your gear — this is the episode for you.Subscribe to Helical Brew for more conversations at the intersection of science, tech, and automation:   / @helicalbrew  CHAPTERS00:00 Cold Open00:05 Welcome to Helical Brew00:25 MotorWeek & John Davis Tribute03:30 Mike’s First Mac (1998)06:00 Jobs-Era PowerBook & Early OS X08:20 iPhone’s Upcoming 20-Year Anniversary09:35 Breaking the Yearly iPhone Upgrade Cycle11:05 Mac Announcements & the M4 Jump12:00 Leaving the iMac Behind12:45 Dual-Monitor Setup (240 Hz + 60 Hz)13:20 The Mac Mini M4 is Incredible14:20 Apple Silicon Evolution (M1 → M4)16:10 End of Intel Macs16:45 $599 M1 MacBook Air17:40 Memory, Neural Engine & Local AI18:50 GPU Jump in M4 & Gaming Reality Check20:35 iPadOS 26: Windowed Apps & Liquid Glass UI22:25 Why Mike Uses an iPad for Work & Travel23:15 MacRumors: Best Place to Compare M-Chips24:30 The 5–6 Year Mac Ownership Strategy25:05 Wrapping Up Apple Talk25:25 SLAS 2026 Preview26:40 Where to Find Helical Brew27:10 Final Sign-OffHelical Brew Website: https://helicalbrew.comHelical Brew Spotify: https://open.spotify.comHelical Brew Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.comSLAS 2026 Information: https://slas.org#HelicalBrew #MikeOuren #AppleEcosystem #MacMiniM4 #AppleSilicon #iPhone20Years #iPadOS26 #MacRumors #TechPodcast #AutomationPodcast #MacHistory #STEMCreators #TechDeepDive #AppleTalk #MacUpgradeGuide #ProductivityTech #ScienceMeetsBusiness

🎙️ Masaki Yamada — Head of Product at Invert, helping biomanufacturing teams quantify trust in AI.👩‍🔬 Hosts: Sura Hadi & Mike Ouren🎧 Episode Title:“Beyond the Algorithm: Measuring AI Confidence in Biomanufacturing”Hallucinations, trust, and the space between - that’s where the future of science is being written.From NASA’s microbial fuel cells to AI-native bioprocessing, Masaki Yamada joins us to unpack how Invert is helping scientists measure something once thought unquantifiable: confidence in AI.This episode dives deep into the evolving relationship between humans and algorithms in the biomanufacturing world — exploring trust, reproducibility, and what it means to build a digital scientist that actually knows when it’s wrong.🎯 What You’ll LearnWhy “hallucinations” in AI aren’t always bad — and when they definitely are.How Invert uses evals to measure model reliability in real-world biotech settings.The difference between objective vs. subjective AI benchmarking.How digital transformation is really going inside major biopharma labs.What the “AI-native scientist” of the future looks like.💡 Picks of the Week📚 Masaki Yamada – The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson🧰 Mike Ouren – The MagSafe Grip & “The Ticket” Seatbelt Gadget🧠 Sura Hadi – KDP self-publishing exploration for indie creators👇 What’s the right balance between creativity and control when it comes to AI in science? Drop your thoughts in the comments — we’ll feature the best takes next episode.🎬 Chapters00:00 – Cold Open00:15 – Welcome to the AI Thought Leaders Series01:00 – The Hallucination Debate: Creativity vs. Accuracy03:16 – What “Trust” Means in Biomanufacturing07:16 – Defining Confidence in AI Outputs10:06 – Human Benchmarking & Evals11:34 – NASA Origins: From Space Fuel Cells to Biotech15:04 – Inside Invert: Structuring Data for Transparency19:44 – From Paper to Platform: Digital Transformation Realities24:21 – Are Labs Really Digitized?25:46 – Adoption, Resistance & Culture Change27:55 – Security, IP & Data Trust28:28 – Designing the Future: People-in-the-Loop Automation33:05 – Digital Cognition: The Next Phase of AI Integration37:51 – The AI-Native Scientist40:01 – Picks of the Week46:56 – Wrap-Up🔔 Subscribe to Helical BrewWe explore the intersection of AI, automation, and the future of science.Subscribe & never miss an episode →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to promote or be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew📌 SHORTS (Quick Clips from the Episode)▶️    • “Hallucinations, On Purpose?” #helicalbrew...  ▶️    • Measure Trust, Not Hype #helicalbrew #vira...  #HelicalBrew #AIThoughtLeaders #LabAutomation #BiotechInnovation #SciencePodcast #AIinScience #AIinBiotech #Biomanufacturing #MachineLearning #DigitalTransformation #Invert #DataIntegrity #Reproducibility #AutomationInBiotech #FutureOfScience #PodcastShorts #ScienceAndTech

Hosts: Sura Hadi & Mike OurenSeries: Unfiltered Brew – Helical Brew PodcastBold summary:After a few weeks abroad, Mike’s back — jetlagged, caffeinated, and ready to unpack everything from the Munich SLAS meetup to airplane fuel stats, Aurora Borealis sightings, and why Sura’s dog might just be her emotional support animal.It’s an unfiltered catch-up episode filled with travel stories, food debates, and the kind of chaos only Helical Brew can deliver.🎙 Highlights:Aurora Borealis at 38,000 feet 🌌Dark vs Milk Chocolate showdown 🍫-Why Detroit pizza deserves more respect 🍕Emotional support dogs & airline rants ✈️Gaming talk & what’s next for Helical Brew 🎮👋 Join the conversation:Comment below with your travel pet stories — or your most controversial pizza opinion.📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to promote or be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE0:00 Cold Open – Emotional Support Animal 🐾0:06 Welcome to the Unfiltered Brew0:40 Aurora at 38,000 ft2:28 iPhone vs Android4:22 Chocolate Debate5:46 Pizza & Craft Beer6:54 Turbo Talk & Cars8:56 Airlines: Southwest vs Emirates11:38 Favorite Cuisines12:43 Street Food Around the World14:11 Walmart Adventures15:57 Dogs or Cats?17:02 Airline Policies & Fairness18:16 Gaming Showdown20:34 Stream Plans & Outro📌 SHORTS (Quick Clips from the Episode)▶️    • Milk vs Dark Chocolate 🍫 — Why Europe Wins...  ▶️    • Seat-Saving 101 (Do Not Try This 😇) #viral...  #HelicalBrew #UnfilteredBrew #PodcastClips #SciComm #AutomationLife #TravelStories #DogEdition #PizzaDebate #SLAS2025 #PodcastReel #ViralPodcast #ScienceCulture #Biotech #SciencePodcast #PodcastShorts #ScienceAndTech #ViralShortsVideo #ViralReels #PodcastClips #warzone #viralshortsvideo #viralreels #viralvideos #viral_video #viralshorts #science #podcast

🎙️ Hosts: Sura Hadi, Mike Ouren🎧 Episode Title: ISPE Boston at Gillette Stadium – Robots, Enclosures & Boston EnergyFrom Rockwell rails to Germfree enclosures (and a field-goal after-party), Sura and Mike unpack what went down at ISPE Boston 2025 — hosted inside Gillette Stadium.This Helical Brew episode brings the perfect mix of automation insights, event chaos, and Boston flavor.🔍 We cover:• ISPE Boston recap from the field-level after-party 🏟️• Vendor tech that mattered: Rockwell MagneMotion, Germfree enclosures & 3D motion pucks• When not to bring a robot arm - reading the room at vendor shows• Zdeno Chara’s surprise appearance 👀• Pick of the Week: Orchard Skate Shop deck (Castle Island Brewery collab)• GORUCK gear + road-warrior travel talk💡 If you’ve ever packed for a conference, debated bringing a demo robot, or tried to kick a field goal in dress shoes - this one’s for you.📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to promote or be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 Cold Open – After-party field goals00:19 Welcome back! Travel & time zones01:00 E Tech podcast & LAIR lair04:19 ISPE Boston @ Gillette Stadium05:19 Zdeno Chara cameo09:46 Vendor tech: Siemens, Rockwell & Germfree12:31 Enclosure math & integration talk15:41 Why we didn’t bring a robot arm16:43 Picks of the Week – Orchard deck & GORUCK shoes27:11 Tunnel prank in Boston30:39 Boston culture & seafood stories32:44 Outro – Wrap up & subscribe🔗 Mentions & Shoutouts🌐 ISPE Boston: https://ispeboston.org🌐 Rockwell MagneMotion: https://www.rockwellautomation.com🌐 Germfree Enclosures: https://www.germfree.com🌐 Orchard Skate Shop: https://orchardshop.com📌 SHORTS (Quick Clips from the Episode)▶️ Boston Tunnel Prank →    • 🚗 “Boston’s Underwater Tunnel Prank?! 😂 | ...  ▶️ ISPE @ Gillette Stadium Reveal →    • 🏟️ “Wait… ISPE Boston Was at GILLETTE STAD...  #HelicalBrew #ISPEBoston #GilletteStadium #LabAutomation #IndustrialRobotics #LifeSciences #Automation #EngineeringHumor #WomenInSTEM #SciencePodcast #TechCulture #PodcastShorts #AutomationInnovation #ViralShorts #ScienceAndTech

🎙️ Hosts: Sura Hadi, Mike Ouren, Elizabeth Rodziewicz🎧 Episode Title: Unfiltered Brew - Class Rings, Metric Fails & Why Women’s Pockets Still SuckFrom class rings and college debt to metric vs. imperial hardware fails, McMaster wins, and a Theranos throwback — this Unfiltered Brew episode is all chaos, caffeine, and comedy. We even end with the rant of 2025: women’s pockets.🔍 We cover:• College rings, EU free tuition, and student debt• Metric vs. imperial IRL — Lowe’s fail → McMaster saves the day• Space program sidebar: when NASA mixed units• Theranos mini-lab slides (“images not to scale”)• ISPE Boston shoutout + road time updates• Ferrari fandom, Le Mans flips & streaming fatigue• Phone fails and the ultimate rant: women’s pockets in 2025💡 If you’ve ever fought with hardware store parts, side-eyed Theranos, or cursed fake jacket pockets — this one’s for you.📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes → https://www.youtube.com/@HelicalBrew?sub_confirmation=1📩 Want to promote or be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 Cold Open – Warzone banter + class ring01:07 Metric vs. Imperial IRL02:11 McMaster saves the day04:49 Space program sidebar → Theranos flashback07:24 ISPE Boston + Road time08:11 Ferrari, Formula 1 & Le Mans09:03 Streaming wars & Schitt’s Creek12:01 Phone fails → Women’s pockets rant14:14 Outro – Wrap up & socials🔗 Mentions & Shoutouts🌐 ISPE Boston: https://ispeboston.org🌐 McMaster-Carr: https://www.mcmaster.com📌 SHORTS (Quick Clips from the Episode)▶️ McMaster Saves the Day → https://youtube.com/shorts/mRCtFj_LYe8?feature=share▶️ Women’s Pockets in 2025 → https://youtube.com/shorts/DYhNMGHF03o?feature=share#HelicalBrew #UnfilteredBrew #LabLife #EngineeringHumor #McMaster #Theranos #Biotech #SciencePodcast #PodcastShorts #ScienceAndTech #ViralShortsVideo #ViralReels #PodcastClips #warzone #viralshortsvideo #viralreels #viralvideos #viral_video #viralshorts #science #podcast

🎙️ Hosts: Mike Ouren, Sura Hadi, Elizabeth Rodziewicz🎧 Episode Title: The 2025 Hiring Curve: Biotech, Automation & What’s Next (Part 2)Ghosting. Bottlenecks. Myths about hiring made easy.In Part 2 of our Science Means Business conversation with Ian Cooper and Chris Gaetani of BioMed Recruitment, we dig into the hard truths shaping biotech and automation jobs in 2025.🔍 We cover:• Ghosting & bottlenecks in the hiring process• How recruiters can (and should) give feedback• Strategies for candidates stuck in a stalled job search• The myth of “easy hiring” in a talent-rich market• Why hiring managers need partners, not more resumes• Networking, adaptability, and building pipelines without burnout• Picks of the Week: tools, tea, travel pillows & more💡 If you’re hiring in biotech or automation - or job hunting in 2025 - this one’s packed with real talk.📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes → https://www.youtube.com/@HelicalBrew?sub_confirmation=1📩 Want to promote or be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 Cold Open - Cane’s Tea vs Cane’s Sauce?00:42 Intro & Recap of Part 102:05 Ghosting & Bottlenecks Era07:18 Why Feedback Matters10:16 Stalled Job Searches & What to Do15:29 Adaptability & Startups19:34 Networking Events (LRIG, Lab Automators, Europe)27:10 Hiring Managers: What to Stop Doing34:39 Recruiters as Partners, Not Vendors41:17 Busting Hiring Myths in Biotech47:01 Picks of the Week (Tools, Tea & Travel Pillows)55:00 Wrap Up & Outro🔗 Guest & Company Links:🌐 BioMed Recruitment: https://biomedrecruitment.com👤 Ian Cooper on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-cooper17/👤 Chris Gaetani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-gaetani-586a3a129/📌 SHORTS (Quick Clips from the Episode)▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/uZr2aOYDK_Y?si=owT4o5jjG4m0ljNc▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/rjh-qfQUy4k?si=h2NOMZwmJTlfwIN9#HelicalBrew #ScienceMeansBusiness #BiotechJobs #HiringTrends #LabAutomation #Ghosting #RecruitingTips #AutomationCareers #BiotechHiring #BioMedRecruiting #JobSearch2025 #CareerPivot #SciencePodcast #AutomationInBiotech #FutureOfWork #BiotechCareers #ViralShortsVideo #ViralReels #PodcastClips #PodcastShorts

🎙️ Hosts: Mike Ouren, Sura Hadi🎧 Episode Title: The 2025 Hiring Curve: Biotech, Automation & What’s Next (Part 1)What’s changed in biotech hiring since January? What hasn’t? And what’s next for lab automation jobs in 2025?In this exclusive two-part episode of Science Means Business, Sura and Mike sit down with Ian Cooper & Chris Gaetani of BioMed Recruitment for a mid-year hiring check-in that every candidate and hiring manager should hear.This week in Part 1, we cover:💻 Why resumes are fading and video intros are winning candidates jobs💸 The “compensation hangover” from post-COVID salary spikes📊 Which biotech and automation roles are hardest (and easiest) to fill🏢 The surprising stat: 37% of SLAS companies are still hiring in the U.S.👉 And we leave you on a cliffhanger: Chris’s Hot or Not trend picks, coming in Part 2.If you’re navigating the biotech job market, hiring for automation talent, or just curious how careers are shifting in 2025 — this episode is for you.🎧 Subscribe for new episodes weekly →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to be promoted or be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS – NAVIGATE THE CONVERSATION00:00 Cold Open (Rotary Phone Bit)00:32 Host Intro: Welcome to Science Means Business01:00 Guest Intros: Ian & Chris from BioMed Recruiting02:00 Icebreaker: Resume & Job Trends That Made Us Shake Our Heads05:30 Video Intros vs Resumes: Why Candidates Stand Out on Camera08:00 The Compensation Hangover: Resetting Expectations in 202513:00 Harder vs Easier Roles to Fill in Lab Automation17:00 SLAS Stat: 37% of Companies Still Hiring20:00 Setting the Stage: Chris’s Hot or Not (to be continued in Part 2)🔗 Guest & Company Links:🌐 BioMed Recruitment: https://www.biomedrecruitment.com/👤 Ian Cooper on LinkedIn:   / ian-cooper17  👤 Chris Gaetani on LinkedIn:   / chris-gaetani-586a3a129  📌 SHORTS (Grab Quick Highlights)▶️ Video Intros vs Resumes:    • 📹 Why video intros beat resumes in biotech...  ▶️ Compensation Hangover:    • 💸 The Post-COVID Compensation Hangover in ...  #HelicalBrew #ScienceMeansBusiness #BiotechJobs #HiringTrends #Compensation #Recruiting #BioMedRecruiting #LabAutomation #BiotechCareers #Hiring2025 #CareerPivot #FutureOfWork #SciencePodcast #AutomationInBiotech #BiotechInnovation #ScienceAndTech #viralshortsvideo #viralreels #viralvideos #labautomation #biotech

🎙️ Hosts: Mike Ouren, Sura Hadi, Elizabeth Rodziewicz🎧 Episode Title: Red Chair, Closet Beer, Peloton Fame & Frenchie DramaRed chair returns. Closet beer gets cancelled. Peloton price therapy, Frenchie recovery, and a lab-events blitz.This week on Helical Brew: Unfiltered Brew (Ep. 46), Sura, Mike, and Elizabeth go full cozy chaos:🔴 Red-on-red & the chair that wants a mic🍺 Closet beer confessions (and why IPAs have a clock)🚴 Cody Rigsby shout-outs, OG vs. new Peloton, and price reality🐶 Hyper-Frenchie surgery recovery + crate-scream saga🎛 Stream decks, soundboards, and the “we need an intern” moment🧭 LRIG / SLAS / Oxford Global / Biocom event rundown🥾 Rucking, TRX, & parenting-by-embarrassment🎁 Picks of the Week: bamboo stand, GORUCK patches, “presence”If you’re into biotech banter, Peloton chaos, closet beer debates, or just need a laugh after a long week - you’re in the right place.🎧 Subscribe for new episodes weekly →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to be promote or be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS – NAVIGATE THE CHAOS00:00 The red chair takes the spotlight01:15 Summer vanishes + e-bike mania (and mishaps)02:49 Peloton speed runs & Cody Rigsby hype03:40 Quarantine Peloton: regrets, price drops & OG bike woes05:30 “At that price, the coach better be included”06:27 Producer shout-outs & shorts grind07:43 ISPE San Diego recap + live-show banter08:32 Mira Mesa eats & Somi Somi dessert detour09:29 Parenting by embarrassment (feat. Nutella vs custard)10:22 Frenchie surgery, sedation, & crate-scream saga12:39 Townhouse perks: unexpected quiet14:29 Stream decks, gamer rigs & overkill setups17:13 Streaming dreams & “we need an intern” callout18:05 Upcoming events: LRIG, Niklas Forum, MSACL, ILMAC, SLAS21:14 NYC LRIG crossover & Canada socials brewing23:35 Oxford Global + Biocom previews24:35 SLAS lead-up teasers & guest hints25:59 Happy hours & meetups (Reno → London → Munich)27:31 Picks of the Week: bamboo stand, GORUCK challenge, digital presence29:11 TRX workouts, rucking & the hashtag challenge32:12 Parenting vs. rucking (a heavy load)33:30 “Did you miss us?” banter returns35:08 Wrap-up + subscribe call📌 SHORTS (Quick Clips from the Episode) ▶️    • 🍺 Stop Hoarding Old Beer | #helicalbrew  E...  ▶️    • Peloton Fame = Cody Rigsby Shout-Out #heli...  #HelicalBrew #UnfilteredBrew #Podcast #Peloton #ClosetBeer #FrenchieDrama #BiotechLife #LabAutomation #SLAS #LRIG #BeerTalk #Parenting #Rucking #TRX #SciencePodcast #ComedyPodcast #BiotechEvents #viralshortsvideo #viralreels #viralvideos #viral_video #labautomation #biotech #biotechstartups #biotechinnovation #biotechnology #science #sciencepodcast #scienceandtech #podcastclips #podcastshorts

🎙 Episode 45 – Cristian Ponce | CEO & Co-Founder – Tetsuwan Scientific"Interfacing with the Future: Why Lab Robots Still Don’t Understand Scientists"What’s really broken in lab automation? According to Cristian Ponce, it’s not the hardware—it’s the human interface.In this episode of our AI Thought Leaders series, we sit down with Cristian, a Caltech-trained bioengineer and co-founder of Tetsuwan Scientific, to dive into the real reason most lab robots fail to deliver—and what it will take to build a fully autonomous, cloud-based laboratory future.🔍 We cover:• Why lab automation still feels clunky (hint: it's not the pipettes)• How AI can act as a translator between scientists and machines• Dead volume wars, snap cap disasters, and the cost of bad UX• What “automated automation engineering” really means• The bold idea of a robot-powered lab that lives in the cloud• Why storytelling and systems-thinking matter in biotech entrepreneurship• How Tetsuwan is stewarding a new, forest-minded future for lab automation☁️ From Eroom’s Law to Astro Boy, from dead volume to dead dreams of automation—this one goes deep.📌 Subscribe for more bold ideas in AI, lab automation, and biotech:    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to be promote or be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 – Intro01:06 – Magic Wand Question: No More Labs?02:04 – Cristian’s Origin Story: From Sorghum to Caltech04:16 – Falling Out of Love with the Wet Lab06:15 – Fixing the Interface Layer in Lab Automation10:00 – Why Scientists & Robots Speak Different Languages13:13 – Hidden Costs: Time, Talent & Trust17:55 – Old Solutions vs New Ideas (Why Parameterization Fails)21:00 – Can LLMs Help? Why They Fall Short Alone23:15 – The Hybrid AI Approach to Translating Science25:00 – Tetsuwan’s Unique UX & Design Philosophy30:07 – The Cloud Lab is Coming… But Are We Ready?35:20 – Why the Last Cloud Labs Didn’t Work (Yet)43:10 – From Algae to Automation: The Founder Mindset49:06 – Teen Court, NASA, and the Systems Lens54:44 – Advice for Young Scientists & Founders57:55 – Why Tetsuwan Supports LabAutomation.io & Lab Auto Wiki1:02:19 – Forest-Minded Thinking: Swag, Collaboration & the Future1:05:26 – Picks of the Week1:09:23 – Wrap Up🔗 Guest & Company Links:🌐 Tetsuwan Scientific: https://www.tetsuwan.com👤 Cristian Ponce on LinkedIn:   / cristianponce1  📌 SHORTS (Quick Clips from the Episode) ▶️    • "Magic Wand? No More Labs.” — Cristian Pon...  ▶️    • Scientists vs Dead Volume ⚔️ (it’s a fist ...  #helicalbrew #aithoughtleaders #HelicalBrew #TetsuwanScientific #LabAutomation #CloudLab #ScientificInnovation #AutomationEngineering #LifeScienceTech #BiotechInnovation #DeadVolume #LLM #SyntheticBiology #BiotechStartups #MolecularAutomation #NextGenLab #BenchToBot #FutureOfScience #TechEntrepreneurs #ScienceMeansBusiness #VeritasiumVibes #LifeScienceInnovation #DrugDiscovery #BiotechAI #MachineLearning #SciencePodcast #AutomationInBiotech #AIInHealthcare #FutureOfScience #HelicalBrew #viralshortsvideo #viralreels #viralvideos #viral_video #labautomation #biotech #biotechstartups #biotechinnovation #biotechnology #science #sciencepodcast #scienceandtech #podcastclips #podcastshorts #ai #aiinscience #aiinbiotech

🎙️ Hosts: Mike Ouren, Sura Hadi🎧 Episode Title: Flying Tylenol, Gamer Rage & BBQ Sauce: Unfiltered Travel & Tech TalkCloud storage meltdowns. Overnight flight delays. Double Wild Turkey.In this episode of Unfiltered Brew, Mike and Sura unpack the real reason people drink on airplanes, private equity destroying good airlines, and the chaos of modern travel — before spiraling into gaming updates, dog DNA tests, Trader Joe’s vs Costco, and the glorious nostalgia of Chili’s baby back ribs.☕ What we cover in this episode:FAA systems down + the United Airlines Denver debacleWhy people really order drinks on planesWild Turkey, Southwest nostalgia & the dawning of assigned seatsGaming tangents: Warzone Season 5, bots & rage quittingDogs, DNA tests, sparkling water and Trader Joe’s survival strategiesCloud storage nightmares & the “flying Tylenol effect”Chili’s jingles, Bullwinkle costumes & generational nostalgiaWhy the audience should decide the next topic (and maybe join the show)If you’re into automation, tech, gaming, or just need a laugh after a long travel day — you’re in the right place.🎧 Subscribe for new episodes weekly →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to be promote or be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 Intro & Channel Reminder01:30 Airline Chaos & Cloud Storage Rant05:30 Why Everyone Drinks on Planes (Southwest Stories)09:00 Travel Horror Stories – Denver Delay14:30 Neighborhood Drama & Tall vs Short Household Problems20:00 Call of Duty Season 5 Update & Gamer Rage Quits27:30 AI Companies Everywhere – Industry Trends33:25 Language, Culture & Reading Body Language39:20 Raw Chicken Regrets & Food Safety Trauma46:50 Trader Joe’s vs Traditional Groceries51:10 Rocky & Bullwinkle Nostalgia / Taco Bell Memories57:00 SAT / TASP Chat & Pop-Culture Food Trends (Shawarma)1:03:40 Invitation to Join / Closing Remarks/ Behind the scenes outtake📌 SHORTS (Quick Clips from the Episode) ▶️    • The Chili’s Baby Back Ribs Jingle… Unfilte...  ▶️    • Why Do We Drink More on Planes? #HelicalBr...  ▶️    • What Should We Talk About Next? #HelicalBr...  #UnfilteredBrew #HelicalBrew #TravelHumor #LabAutomation #SciencePodcast #TechCulture #Warzone #SouthwestAirlines #BiotechTalk #PodcastShorts #ViralPodcast #LabAutomation #SciencePodcast #BiotechTalk #viralshortsvideo #viralreels #viralvideos #viral_video #biotech #biotechstartups #biotechinnovation #biotechnology #science #sciencepodcast #scienceandtech #podcastclips #podcastshorts

🎙️ Hosts: Mike Ouren, Sura Hadi🎧 Episode Title: From Lanyards to Lollapalooza: Unfiltered Trade Show TalesLanyards, swag regrets, boutique hotels, and a diagnostics mega-show colliding with Lollapalooza.Your favorite lab automation crew gets real about ADLM 2025, diagnostics business models, and the quirks of conference life—plus some unexpected gaming and tech tangents.This episode dives into the intersection of science and chaos—from the expo floor to the EDM bassline drifting in from across the park.☕ What we cover in this episode:ADLM 2025 recap: size, scope, and why it’s 4x bigger than SLASLollapalooza meets diagnostics: the hotel chaos storyThe “money printer” business model of diagnosticsSwag hoarding & the great lanyard purgeCoffee rituals, boutique hotel wins, and deep dish regretsGaming tangents: Warzone spin-offs, overlays & streaming setupsMeta fatigue vs. Apple Vision Pro hypeWhy Comic-Con might be on our 2026 calendarIf you work in diagnostics, automation, biotech, or just love trade show stories—you’ll feel right at home.🎧 Subscribe for new episodes weekly →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE0:00 Intro & welcome1:37 Lollapalooza & ADLM collide3:00 Deep dish pizza & hotel chaos5:00 Boutique hotel finds & Nespresso loyalty7:35 ADLM recap: what stood out10:00 Booths, diagnostics giants & B2B scale14:00 Contract design & startup strategy17:17 Business models: diagnostics vs. R&D18:00 Swag regrets & lanyard purging24:00 Neck pillows & travel talk26:30 Upcoming shows: ILMAC, NICLAS Forum, ISPE30:00 Gaming overlays & Twitch thoughts34:00 Warzone spin-offs & Call of Duty chaos38:28 Meta fatigue & Apple Vision Pro41:00 Google Plus flashbacks & quitting social43:00 Is LinkedIn still worth it?44:30 Wrapping up: Lollapalooza crash or Comic-Con cosplay?📌 SHORTS (Quick Clips from the Episode)▶️    • Lollapalooza vs ADLM: When Lab Geeks and E...  ▶️    • Warzone Spin-Off Rumors? Mike Reacts to th...  ▶️    • The Big Expo: Our Take on ADLM’s Size, Ene...  #UnfilteredBrew #HelicalBrew #ADLM2025 #DiagnosticsLife #TradeShowHumor #Lollapalooza #LabAutomation #SciencePodcast #BiotechTalk #SwagRegrets #viralshortsvideo #viralreels #viralvideos #viral_video #biotech #biotechstartups #biotechinnovation #biotechnology #science #sciencepodcast #scienceandtech #podcastclips #podcastshorts

🎙️ Hosts: Mike Ouren, Sura Hadi, Elizabeth Rodziewicz🎧 Episode Title: Unfiltered Brew: Summer Trade Shows, Surf Racks & ShrinkageBold opinions. Bigger laughs. No guests, just guts.Your favorite lab automation crew gets real about diagnostics, biotech trends, and a little turbulence—literally.This episode dives into ADLM, biotech meetups, automation trends, and the evolving diagnostics industry landscape.☕ What we cover in this episode:ADLM vs SLAS: Why diagnostics is the Walmart of automationSouth Park, shrinkage, and flight turbulence (yes, it’s all connected)The unspoken surfboard-to-lab-pipeline in San DiegoThe next biotech hubsHamilton, Thermo, and the never-ending acquisition carouselReal talk on event overload, planning fatigue, and Day of the Dead tequila cheersIf you work in diagnostics, automation, biotech, or just love trade show stories—you’ll feel right at home.🎧 Subscribe for new episodes weekly →    / @helicalbrew   📩 Want to be a guest? Email us: [email protected] 📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE0:00 Intro & South Park banter2:20 What the heck is ADLM?6:10 Upcoming shows: Boston, Toronto, RTP10:05 Central CA biotech dreams15:00 Surfboards, burritos & San Diego biotech18:50 Trade show strategy (and shrinkage)23:15 Analytika North America & European events29:40 Acquisitions: BD, Waters, Hamilton, Thermo33:30 Travel stories, turbulence & Thunder suits40:10 Planning fatigue & Day of the Dead45:50 Salmon fishing fails & Canadian fashion51:20 Wrap-up & Hawaiian shirt challenge📌 SHORTS (Quick Clips from the Episode) ▶️    • ADLM 2025 Preview + Unfiltered Helical Bre...  #UnfilteredBrew #HelicalBrew #LabAutomation #Diagnostics #BiotechHumor #TradeShowTales #HelicalBrew #viralshortsvideo #viralreels #viralvideos #viral_video #labautomation #biotech #biotechstartups #biotechinnovation #biotechnology #science #sciencepodcast #scienceandtech #podcastclips #podcastshorts

🎙️ Guest: Madeline Wolf | Founder, The Automated Lab 🎧 Hosts: Mike Ouren, Sura Hadi, and Elizabeth Rodziewicz📺 Series: Automation in the WildTitle: Blueprints, Bots & Breaking In: Building The Automated Lab from the Ground Up"You can’t automate what you don’t understand." – Madeline WolfIn this episode, we sit down with Madeline Wolf, a seasoned automation engineer, product manager, and founder of The Automated Lab. From developing modular RAC systems at Ginkgo to building a community-first education hub for automation engineers, Madeline shares real-world lessons on scaling platforms, managing human factors, and breaking the mold in biotech.🧠 What You’ll Learn:Why the RAC system changed how modular automation is doneWhat makes human-centered design essential in lab systemsHow The Automated Lab is filling the education gap in biotech automationLessons from automation failure, sticker wisdom & user empathyHow product management grows from engineering roots☕ Whether you're building robots, mentoring teams, or exploring your next big automation challenge—this episode will shift how you think.🎧 Subscribe for new episodes weekly →    / @helicalbrew   📩 Want to be a guest? Email us: [email protected] 📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE 00:00 – Intro & Icebreaker 02:10 – DNA, Bugs & First Automation Aha! 05:00 – Early Career & Systems That Should’ve Exploded 07:15 – Zymergen, Ginkgo & Factory-Scale Automation 13:30 – What Modular Really Means (and Doesn’t) 20:00 – Human Factors in Automated Workflows 26:15 – Going Meta: From Engineer to Product Manager 31:00 – User Error or Engineering Failure? 37:00 – Why Stickers Save Robots 42:15 – Building The Automated Lab 47:15 – Education as the Trojan Horse for Change 54:00 – The Future of Modular Hardware & Open Source 1:03:15 – Dream Challenges & Industry Shifts 1:14:00 – Picks of the Week: Scary Squids & Switch Games 1:20:00 – Wrap-Up & Where to Find Madeline 🔗 Connect with Madeline Wolf Website: https://theautomatedlab.com LinkedIn:   / madelinewolf  📌 SHORTS (Quick Clips from the Episode) ▶️    • Balancing Engineering & Human Needs #helic...   ▶️    • Lab Automation Basics—What They Don’t Tell...  💬 “Stickers go farther than you'd think in automation.”#HelicalBrew #AutomationInTheWild #LabAutomation #WomenInSTEM #BiotechInnovation #ScientificStorytelling #FoundersInTech #RoboticsEngineering #BiotechOps #PodcastClip #OpenSourceScience #HumanCenteredDesign #scientificliteracy #engineeringeducation #biotechstartup #techpodcast #modularautomation #sciencepodcast #viralshorts #podcastshorts

🎙️ Guest: Ali Glaser | Antibody Discovery & Cell Therapy Automation Strategist 🎧 Hosts: Mike Ouren & Sura Hadi 📺 Series: Science Means Business "You can’t innovate in a vacuum." - Ali Glaser In this episode, Ali Glaser shares field-tested lessons from the frontlines of lab automation, platform adoption, and scientific product strategy. From custom ClonePix setups to dead-cell disasters, we unpack why tools get abandoned, how to prevent it, and what makes a product truly usable in real labs.🧠 What You’ll Learn:The hidden reasons scientists abandon expensive toolsWhat customer-centric sales teams ask before the demoWhy upstream/downstream compatibility trumps flashy featuresHow bad onboarding can sink great innovationThe real cost of skipping UX in life science automation☕ Whether you’re building, buying, or pitching automation—this episode is a reality check.🎧 Subscribe for new episodes weekly →    / @helicalbrew   📩 Want to be a guest? Email us: [email protected] 📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS - NAVIGATE THE EPISODE 00:00 – Intro & Cold Open 00:28 – Meet Ali Glaser 03:35 – Science vs. Business Thinking 04:48 – “You Can’t Innovate in a Vacuum” 07:48 – One-Offs, ROI & Internal Buy-In 10:38 – Career Journey: DIY Lab to Field Scientist 14:48 – Vendor Advocacy & Black Box Systems 16:32 – Tech Rollout: MVPs & Early Users 20:27 – Platform Adoption: What Really Matters 24:49 – Ecosystem Fit: Bandwidth, Labware & More 27:44 – Future-Proofing Scientific Tools 30:37 – When Automation Goes Sideways 33:21 – Empathy, Buy-In & Customer Trust 35:15 – MacGyver Moments in the Field 40:46 – Design-Build-Test with Customers 42:30 – Listening for Real Pain Points 43:45 – Upstream/Downstream Sales Fluency 45:18 – Python in the Modern Lab Stack 46:41 – Biology + Engineering Collaboration 48:32 – Picks of the Week 52:46 – In-N-Out vs. Shake Shack 54:05 – Wrap-Up & Where to Find Ali 🔗 Connect with Ali Glaser LinkedIn:   / alison-ali-glaser-025a477   📌 SHORTS (Grab Quick Highlights) ▶️    • Don’t Skip These Questions Before Buying L...   ▶️    • When Robots Crash and Grippers Snap: Why P...   💬 "Ask better questions. Build better adoption. Don’t let your robot crash at 6 PM."#HelicalBrew #ScienceMeansBusiness #LabAutomation #BiotechOps #ScientificLeadership #FacilityDesign #CapitalStrategy #AutomationRecovery #BuiltToFail #PodcastClip #LabCulture #viralshorts #viralreels #biotechstartups #biotechinnovation #sciencepodcast #scienceandtech #podcastclips #podcastshorts #viralvideos

🎙️ Guest: Steven Laflin, Former Principal SHE Program Manager, Genentech🎧 Hosts: Mike Ouren, Sura Hadi & Elizabeth Rodziewicz📺 Series: Science Means BusinessLabs aren’t failing because the science is wrong—they’re failing because the systems were built to break.Steven Laflin has managed over $325M in capital investments across life sciences. From Eli Lilly to Genentech, he’s the guy who gets called after the multimillion-dollar mistakes. In this episode, Steve shares what really goes wrong in automation, capital strategy, and scientific operations—and how to fix it before the budget (or culture) collapses.🧠 What You’ll Learn:Why most automation is installed—but never usedHow $10M labs get built for $1M problemsThe hidden link between EHS, trust, and operational failureHow to course-correct when your facility, team, or budget is already broken☕ This one’s for anyone who’s inherited a lab they didn’t build—and had to make it work anyway.🎧 Subscribe for new episodes weekly →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS - NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 – Labs fail from poor planning00:28 – Meet Steve Laflin01:46 – $325M in automation lessons03:10 – Siloed teams vs. integration04:58 – Vendor overload problems06:39 – Bad automation examples08:01 – Open access labs09:21 – Proving automation works11:01 – Standardizing platforms12:41 – The emotional shift15:44 – Fear of the word “robot”18:29 – Compliance + safety20:08 – Shared systems across teams23:21 – Award-winning automation26:36 – Scaling across facilities29:19 – Automation in manufacturing32:38 – Biosero + Potato AI potential34:10 – Training the next generation38:50 – Hidden downtime and risk43:13 – Vendor support matters46:32 – Lab myths vs. data reality49:38 – Why rockstar teams fail51:13 – Team roles that execute54:21 – Robots from bench to surgery57:15 – Outro + connect with us🔗 Connect with Steven LaflinLinkedIn:   / steven-laflin-c-b7458a24  📌 SHORTS (Grab Quick Highlights)▶️    • Why Lab Ops Fail (Even with Great Ideas) |...  ▶️    • $100K Lab Gear... Used as a Chess Table?! ...  “Automation without adoption? That’s just expensive furniture.”“They called me when the budget was blown. That’s when the real work started.”#HelicalBrew #ScienceMeansBusiness #LabAutomation #BiotechOps #ScientificLeadership #EHS #FacilityDesign #CapitalStrategy #Genentech #PharmaFailFixes #AutomationRecovery #BuiltToFail #PodcastClip #LabCulture #HelicalBrew #viralshortsvideo #viralreels #viralvideos #viral_video #labautomation #biotech #biotechstartups #biotechinnovation #biotechnology #science #sciencepodcast #scienceandtech #podcastclips #podcastshorts #viralshorts #viralshort

🎙️ Guest: Kate Halter, PhD – Field Sales Engineer at Tecan🎧 Hosts: Mike Ouren, Sura Hadi & Elizabeth Rodziewicz📺 Series: Automation in the Wild – Helical BrewLab automation doesn’t sell itself.In this episode of Automation in the Wild, Kate Halter, PhD, joins us to talk about what really happens after the install. From neuroscience labs to field sales, Kate shares what it takes to build trust, train teams, and make robots actually stick.You’ll hear about flooded benches, protocol packet struggles, and why listening - not pitching- is the real superpower in automation.🧠 What You’ll Learn:Why trust matters more than tech specs during installsThe biggest mistakes labs make before automation arrivesHow customer empathy shapes system adoptionThe hidden value of having a PhD in field salesWhat it takes to guide automation-curious scientistsLessons from the wild: cafeterias, elevator shafts, and no-shows🎧 Subscribe for new episodes weekly →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: @helicalbrew⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Cold Open: Jobsian Vibes & Coffee Talk 01:36 – Meet Kate: From Neuroscience to Lab Automation 03:52 – Brain Slices at Dawn: Life Before Robots 07:04 – The San Diego Shift: Career Pivot to Sales 10:03 – Why Automation Success Feels So Good 13:07 – Common Lab Mistakes (Like Power Outlets!) 17:51 – Trust, Empathy & Winning Over Scientists 21:11 – Field Fixes & MacGyver Moments 24:17 – Staying Ahead: Weekly Trainings & Tech Updates 26:04 – Guiding Clients from Small Wins to Big Solutions 29:04 – The Power of Relationships (and Baked Goods) 32:28 – Creating Superuser Labs That Thrive 34:13 – Flexible Software & Python in the Lab 43:02 – Owning the Sales Role & Letting Go of Imposter Syndrome🎯 Picks of the Week🎧 Kate’s PickShokz Bone-Conduction Headphones“My go-to for field installs, running between client sites, or hopping on Zooms. Super light, stays off the ears, and lets me stay alert on the road.”🎤 Mike’s PickT-shirts for the crew from Helix Brewing in San Diego, CA"Puff, Puff, Pale" from the brewery that comes up often on Helical Brew🔗 Guest Links🧪 Tecan Fluent Platform → https://www.tecan.com/fluent💼 Kate Halter on LinkedIn →   / katehalter  📌 SHORTS (Catch up on viral clips from this episode!)▶️    • Science as Piano? 🎹 The Arias of Automatio...  ▶️    • Mind-Meld with Machines? 🧠🤖 Automation Con...  #HelicalBrew #AutomationInTheWild #Tecan #FluentPlatform #LabAutomation #ScientificSales #WomenInSTEM #BiotechCareers #LiquidHandling #FieldEngineer #LifeInTheField #EmpathyInTech #SciencePodcast #AutomationThatWorks #SoftSkillsInSTEM #LeadershipInScience #BiotechInnovation #PodcastShorts #PodcastClips #ScienceAndTech #STEMculture #viralshorts #automationpodcast #biotechpodcast #lablife #HelicalBrew #viralshortsvideo #viralreels #viralvideos #viral_video #labautomation #biotech #biotechstartups #biotechinnovation #biotechnology #science #sciencepodcast #scienceandtech #podcastclips #podcastshorts

🎙 Hosts: Sura Hadi | Mike Ouren | Elizabeth Rodziewicz🎧 Series: Unfiltered Brew – Helical Brew Intermission☕️ Lab chaos, cool cars, and even cooler stories.This unscripted intermission episode gives the Helical Brew crew a chance to go off-the-rails (and off-the-record) about robot mishaps, automation bloopers, and the biotech grind. From coolant caps that won’t budge to janitors shadowboxing $250K robots - this is one for the automation folklore books.💥 What you'll hear:The difference between open vs. closed APIs (and when your chair disappears mid-rant)Lab automation horror stories: stacked trash, overheating samples, and lost experimentsThrowbacks to Velocity11, Dynamic Devices, and the lost glory of the FlipperWhy San Diego feels like a post-biotech apocalypseDIY car repair, dishwasher regrets, and... tea shooters?🎁 Bonus: An ode to International Lab Automation Day - and some serious nostalgia.👇 Hit play, share a laugh, and remember: every day is Lab Automation Day.🔔 Subscribe for more automation tales →    / @helicalbrew  📌 CHAPTERS00:00 – Car trouble & tiny tea cups01:50 – Coolant cap vs. acrylic nails02:41 – Dishwasher destroys favorite mug03:53 – Memories & automation throwbacks06:22 – Open APIs, Dynamic Devices, XML wins08:13 – Lab Automation Day = every day10:02 – TikTok spam & merch requests10:32 – Velocity11 nostalgia & Flipper comeback12:37 – Robot mishaps & lab disasters15:32 – AC off = ruined experiments18:30 – SLAS/LRIG recap & regional shifts23:50 – Future segments & wrap-up#HelicalBrew #UnfilteredBrew #LabAutomation #BiotechHumor #CoolantCapChronicles #Velocity11 #RobotFails #AutomationDay #STEMStories #SciComm #SciencePodcast #TechThrowback #PodcastComedy #podcast #HelicalBrew #viralshortsvideo #viralreels #viralvideos #viral_video #labautomation #biotech #biotechstartups #biotechinnovation #biotechnology #science #sciencepodcast #scienceandtech #podcastclips #podcastshorts

🎙️ Guest: Constantin Radu, Commercial Leader at Molecular Devices (Danaher)🎧 Hosts: Mike Ouren, Sura Hadi & Elizabeth Rodziewicz📺 Series: Science Means BusinessAutomation is only as successful as the problems it solves.In this episode of Helical Brew, Constantine Radu joins us to explore how true lab innovation scales - across markets, cultures, and customer needs. From a five-meter robot track at Sloan-Kettering to AI-driven decision platforms at Molecular Devices, this one covers the journey from the bench to the boardroom.You’ll hear about midnight lab saves, rooftop LRIG parties, and the untold risks of overbuilding “cool” tech that nobody can use.🧠 What You’ll Learn:Why mobile robots are “ready” but labs aren’t - and who’s holding it backHow CellXpress.ai was designed for biologists, not engineersWhy commercial success means saying no to overengineeringThe global scaling lessons from Korea, Japan, and EuropeHow AI is supporting, not replacing, scientists in the labWhat it really takes to lead across science and business🎧 Subscribe for new episodes weekly →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: [@helicalbrew]⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Cold Open 06:36 – Meet Constantin Radu (Molecular Devices) 10:21 – Lab Automation: Real-World Gaps 14:18 – Turning Ideas Into Products 21:31 – Science vs Business: Finding Balance 25:16 – Training the Non-Automation Scientist 31:02 – Tech That Sounds Great… Until Reality 36:09 – Global Support & Regional Challenges 43:29 – Collaboration Across Danaher 47:24 – AI’s Role in Lab Automation 53:16 – Leadership Lessons & Soft Skills 1:00:05 – Picks of the Week & Lab Stories 🎯 Picks of the Week:🔬 Constantin’s PickSLAS Discovery & Technology Journals“I stay sharp by reading the latest screening and lab automation research—just scanning abstracts gives me a sense of where the industry is heading.”☕ Mike’s PickHario Japanese Pour-Over Set“Elegant glass, zero plastic, easy to clean. A minimalist’s dream for the perfect brew.”Voice of SLAS Badge – Hamburg 2025“Proof that podcasting and automation go hand-in-hand. A shoutout to everyone who showed love in Germany!”🔗 Guest Links🔬 Molecular Devices → https://www.moleculardevices.com/💼 Constantin Radu on LinkedIn →   / consradu  📌 SHORTS (Catch up on viral clips from this episode!)▶️    • My Aha Moment - Customer Service Done Righ...  ▶️    • How AI is Actually Used in Lab Automation ...  #HelicalBrew #ScienceMeansBusiness #AIinAutomation #AIinBiotech #ai #Danaher #MolecularDevices #LabAutomation #BiotechInnovation #AutomationThatWorks #SoftSkillsInSTEM #LeadershipInScience #ScientificStorytelling #biotechpodcast #automationpodcast #aithoughtleaders #scienceandtech #podcastshorts #viralvideos #biotechstartups #labtech #drugdiscovery #modularautomation #HelicalBrew #viralshortsvideo #viralreels #viralvideos #viral_video #labautomation #biotech #biotechstartups #biotechinnovation #biotechnology #science #sciencepodcast #scienceandtech #podcastclips #podcastshorts

🎙️ Guest: Charbel Eid, VP of Platform at BigHat Biosciences🎧 Hosts: Sura Hadi & Mike OurenAntibody discovery meets AI copilots.In this episode of Helical Brew, Charbel Eid walks us through how BigHat Biosciences is blending synthetic biology, machine learning, and real-world biotech to accelerate drug design - without replacing the scientists behind it.We talk toddler metaphors, Clippy moments, PS5 parenting hacks, and how to balance speed, safety, and scale in AI-driven drug discovery.🧠 What You’ll Learn:How BigHat’s Milliner platform merges ML with wet lab workflowsThe myth of AI replacing scientists - and why it still needs themThe challenge of translating AI wins into FDA-ready therapeuticsWhy modular automation and smart QC matter more than everWhat biotech can learn from Apple’s AI strategy (and toddlers)🎧 Subscribe for new episodes weekly →    / @helicalbrew  📩 Want to be a guest? Email us: [email protected]📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: [@helicalbrew]⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Cold open: Gaming, parenting, and PS5 wars01:02 – Meet Charbel Eid & BigHat’s vision04:35 – What “AI copilots” actually look like in biotech06:50 – Antibodies, bottlenecks, and platform design11:30 – How machine learning and automation loop together17:45 – The importance of quality control (and 5-second curves)21:00 – Balancing AI speed with clinical safety29:30 – FDA readiness & regulatory mindset34:00 – Why partnerships like Eli Lilly matter39:45 – Charbel’s bold prediction: the AI biotech bubble?47:00 – Pick of the Week: FDA’s ELSA + Future House AI🔗 Guest Links🔬 BigHat Biosciences → https://www.bighatbio.com/💼 Charbel Eid on LinkedIn →   / charbel-eid  📌 SHORTS (Catch up on viral clips from this episode!)▶️    • AI as Your Lab Co-Pilot #helicalbrew #podc...  ▶️    • Raising AI Like a Toddler #helicalbrew #po...  ▶️    • Why AI Still Needs Scientists #helicalbrew...  

▶️ Hosts: Mike Ouren & Elizabeth Rodziewicz🎙️ Recorded live from the show floor at SLAS Europe 2025 in Hamburg📻 In this wrap-up edition of Helical Brew, Mike and Elizabeth unpack two packed days in Hamburg - from record-setting product launches to UI upgrades we didn’t see coming. If you like benchtop deployables, centrifuges that finally make sense, or just nerding out over perfect API reuse, this one’s for you.🔹 The rise of deployable benchtop automation at SLAS Europe🔹 Liquametrics’ Lumina makes its home-country debut🔹 Closed-loop volume verification via Lab Services’ Heron🔹 The Veya device - massive touchscreen, real-time data🔹 Readers, centrifuges, and robots finally getting along🔹 Yokogawa’s CQ3000 and the biggest booth in Hamburg🔹 Smart layouts, perfect logistics, and a convention center next to a train station🔹 “Don’t hate, automate” - the best button in biotech🔹 Passport-to-Prizes, harbor cruises, and the wildest luggage line we’ve seen🍻 Whether you missed the show or just want the inside scoop on what actually matters in automation, this episode captures the real energy of SLAS 2025 Europe.🎧 Subscribe for more episodes, insights, and automation chaos from the front lines of lab innovation: https://linktr.ee/helicalbrew🔔 Subscribe & Like if your favorite pipette is now a touchscreen.🎁 PICKS OF THE WEEK🎫 New SLAS Europe 2025 Badge - shoutout to Amy & team📎 “Don’t Hate, Automate” Button - by Beyond (Spain), subtle and clever⚙️ Liquametrics Lumina - now officially on its home turf🧪 Lab Services Heron - closed-loop verification on display📺 CQ3000 by Yokogawa - big booth, even bigger upgrade🚄 Hamburg Train Station Proximity - best logistics we’ve had🧳 Largest luggage check in SLAS history?⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 - Cold Open: Live from SLAS Europe 202500:32 - First impressions of Hamburg & event logistics02:00 - Best-attended SLAS Europe yet?03:05 - Favorite product launches: Lumina, “CutePicks”, and more04:45 - Closed-loop verification via Lab Services Heron06:10 - chickenVIA’s massive screen + data-rich UI07:35 - Robot-friendly instruments: past vs present08:50 - Molecular Devices & the reader-hotel integration10:10 - Centrifuge upgrades: flat fingers, temperature control, and shared API12:05 - Yokogawa CQ3000 & the most sophisticated booth13:10 - “Don’t Hate, Automate” button + badge shoutout14:25 - SLAS extras: luggage check, harbor cruise, and local vendors15:20 - What’s next: Helical Brew heads to Vancouver15:55 - Wrap-up & where to watch🌐 Learn more about SLAS: https://slas.org🔗 Follow Helical Brew on LinkedIn:   / helicalbrew  🤖 Helical Brew is where lab automation meets the wild frontier of innovation. Subscribe for stories from the builders, breakers, and believers in the next wave of biotech, automation, and scientific discovery.

▶️ Guests: Tim Verweij (Lab Services) & Martin Pinzer (Lab Automation Network)🎙 Host: Mike Ouren📻 Live from SLAS 2025 in Hamburg, this special episode of Helical Brew captures the energy, innovation, and late-night gossip of Europe's premier lab automation conference. From modular robotics to organoid centers, Tim and Martin share what caught their attention on the expo floor and what’s really changing in the world of automation.💥 In this European automation special, we dive into:🔹The hottest booths and bleeding-edge tech from SLAS 2025🔹Liquid handling, organoid automation, mobile cobots & more🔹Vendor-agnostic integration: Is true interoperability finally here?🔹Why standardization and AI-ready data are more urgent than ever🔹Stories from rooftop parties, cell culture gaps, and robotic "walrus teeth"🔹What’s coming next in Boston and beyond🍺 We recorded this episode live in Hamburg, and you can practically hear the beer (but really its the show floor so it's robots) steins clinking in the background. Prost! 👇 Subscribe and stay tuned for Part 2 next Sunday:https://www.youtube.com/@HelicalBrew🧪 Picks of the Week- Blue Cap Bio centrifuge/robotic arm integration- Lumina by LiquidMetrix- Organized by Fraunhofer spinout- Digit Robot (bipedal humanoid)- Lab Automation Network⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS - NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 – Welcome from Hamburg & SLAS Europe kickoff01:25 – Rooftop parties and late-night networking03:10 – Reflections on SLAS Brussels, Barcelona, and Hamburg04:25 – First impressions from the show floor05:40 – Blue Cap Bio: Centrifuge + small robotic arm06:50 – Lumina from LiquidMetrix: Booth demo & integration08:25 – Front-hopper spinout innovations09:30 – Demoing Heron, Sirdus Flex, and Lumina closed loop10:45 – Martin on new compact device for steroid isolation11:50 – Organoid automation & miniaturized platforms13:20 – The nuance of cell culture & biologics automation15:00 – CuPiX innovations: SBS format & built-in pipetting16:25 – The challenge with off-the-shelf solutions17:45 – Customizable systems & vendor-agnostic platforms19:10 – Standardization, AI-readiness & integration trends20:45 – Mobile cobots, 6-axis robots & future modular labs22:05 – Closing thoughts: Boston next, AI, and data reuse🎧Full episodes drops every Sunday 7am PST on youtube: www.youtube.com/@HelicalBrew#HelicalBrew #LabAutomation #SLAS2025 #AutomationInTheWild #Robotics #SciComm #Biotech #MobileRobots #LiquidHandling #Organoids #Podcast #Hamburg #LabTech #AIinScience #SLASHamburg #viralshortsvideo #viralreels #viralvideos #viral_video #labautomation #biotech #biotechstartups #biotechinnovation #biotechnology #science #sciencepodcast #scienceandtech #podcastclips #podcastshorts

▶️ Guest: Andrew Hurder, Field Application Scientist at Artel (Advanced Instruments)🎙 Hosts: Sura Hadi, Mike Ouren & Elizabeth Rodziewicz📻 In this episode of Automation in the Wild - titled “Hands-On with Lab Automation: Experiences from the Field with Andrew Hurder” - we drop straight into the chaos, comedy, and challenges of real-world lab automation.Andrew Hurder joins the crew to share stories from the trenches - where cleaning staff punch robots, DNA from celebrities gets sequenced, and canine blood breaks everything. From field deployment to startup growing pains, this one’s for anyone who’s ever had a robot do exactly what you told it to - just not what you meant.🔹 Shadowboxing the ORCA arm (no, really)🔹 Automating DNA from the Kardashian family🔹 Why canine genomics is harder than human🔹 The $100,000 mistake you can code around🔹 What makes liquid classes so tricky🔹 Building robust automation in a startup vs big pharma🔹 How data layers and version control save entire labs🔹 And yes… someone’s automation system lives in their backyard now🍻 Whether you’re deep in biotech ops, just setting up your first STAR, or wondering why your robot hates you - this episode is everything Automation in the Wild was meant to be.🎧 Subscribe for more episodes, automation fails, and behind-the-scenes stories from the frontlines of science & tech:https://linktr.ee/helicalbrew🔔 Subscribe & Like if your robot has ever silently judged your liquid class.🎁 PICKS OF THE WEEK📚 The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells - a series about a rogue security droid with anxiety https://amzn.to/3KqC1Fv📺 Murderbot on Apple TV+ –-adaptation of the series, streaming now https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-murderbot-diaries🎮 [Redacted] Alpha-Test Game - under NDA, but dropping Summer 2025🚫 (we can’t say more… yet)🧢 Muscle Pump “Hans & Franz” Dumbbell Prop - the bit that pumps you up(Visual gag; no link available)🚗 BMW Z3 Coupe (M Model) -The ultimate track-ready nerd carhttps://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/m-models/z3-m.html👕 Benchling Octopus Swag - Still the comfiest shirts in biotech https://www.benchling.com🧦 DNA Socks - Classic science lab driphttps://www.biotechswag.com/products/dna-socks⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS - NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 - The Magic Word That Broke the Episode00:25 - Robots, Blood & Shadowboxing: Meet Andrew Hurder03:19 - This Janitor and The Robot Arm06:32 - Kardashian Blood vs K9 Blood: Automation Gets Into Reality TV10:43 - Labs Keep Screwing This Up (And It's Expensive)11:52 - Can You Automate a Single Cell? Yes… Barely.14:32 - GitHub for Robots: Why Your Automation Needs Version Control18:57 - Startups Move Fast (and Break Fewer Things)23:00 - Modular Labs: Like LEGOs, but for Grownups28:52 - Tesla with a Toyota Badge?! Plus Open-Source Lab Tools32:02 - Pot, Protocols & Python: Where Automation’s Going34:57 - AI is a Data Thief - and You’re Feeding It36:19 - Potato.ai and the Future of Self-Driving Labs40:22 - From Liberal Arts to Liquid Handling Whisperer49:25 - That Time Arnold Schwarzenegger Showed Up at Work🌐 Artel: https://www.artel.com📍 Learn more about Andrew Hurder on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhurder/🤖 Helical Brew is where lab automation meets the wild frontier of innovation. Subscribe for stories from the builders, breakers, and believers in the next wave of biotech, automation, and scientific discovery.📌 SHORTS (Grab Quick Highlights)▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/4W4uuAuhqe0?feature=share▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/mXr3C7ygocE?feature=share#HelicalBrew #AutomationInTheWild #LabAutomation #LiquidHandling #AndrewHurder #SciencePodcast #OrcaFail #KardashianDNA #BiotechHumor #LabFails #HelicalBrewPodcast #ViralScience #FieldScience #TechPodcast #BiotechStories #BiotechStartup #ScienceTalk #AutomationEngineer #PodcastShorts #RoboticsFails #ScientistLife #AutomationFails #ViralClip #HelicalBrew #viralshortsvideo #viralreels #viralvideos

▶️ Guests: None – It’s just us this time🎙 Hosts: Sura Hadi & Mike Ouren📻 This episode of Helical Brew takes a break from guest interviews and dives into the chaos, comedy, and commentary that happens when two automation nerds are left alone with coffee, curved monitors, and too many dogs.From shrinkflation and Lego Ferraris to parenting via machete and skateboarding through life, this one's a raw slice of real-life science storytelling. If you’ve ever sent a celebrity a hat, mourned a hamster, or tried to podcast with pets - this episode’s for you.🔹 Capitalism, oatmeal, and other modern absurdities🔹 Home studios and building a podcast brand🔹 Parenting, pets, and pop culture rants🔹 LEGO Ferraris, modular homes & adult hobbies🔹 Seth Rogen, Seth Green & hat diplomacy🔹 Tall people, airplane bins & the dream of travel🔹 Deep thoughts on impermanence and podcasting🍻 Whether you're tuning in from a lab bench, a skatepark, or your morning commute - grab your brew and enjoy the ride.🎧 Subscribe for more episodes, behind-the-scenes banter, and viral tech commentary:https://linktr.ee/helicalbrew🔔 Subscribe & Like if you’ve ever had a sibling call three times in a row and still not get the hint.⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 – Cold Open: Morning vibes and LED panels 00:32 – Podcast series updates: AI, Automation, and Science Means Business 02:54 – Ingrid's episode and podcast first-timers 04:47 – Seth Rogen, shoutouts & sending hats 07:00 – Oscars awkward moments & Will Smith slap 08:50 – Tariffs, travel, and shrinkflation 11:40 – On impermanence: Buddhist sand art & Ferris Bueller wisdom 13:40 – Zombies, Modern Warfare & surround sound gameplay 16:05 – Skateboarding, adrenaline, and parenting hobbies 18:35 – Dive certifications, shark movies, and future travel 20:20 – Helical Brew in Hamburg, giveaways & hats 22:30 – Curved monitors vs dual screens 24:20 – Apple ecosystem perks & tech frustrations 26:30 – Family calling habits & digital boundaries 28:00 – Podcasting with horses? YouTube envy 29:15 – Hollywood talk: RDJ, Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds 31:10 – Connectors, Robot Chicken, and the Helical logo 33:20 – YouTube vs Facebook features & DNA history 35:00 – Tech gear talk: iPads, Mac Minis & Windows Parallels 36:40 – LEGO Ferrari, OCD builds & design admiration 39:10 – Travel, modular homes & Formula 1 LEGO crashes 41:15 – Skateparks, dive dreams & the adrenaline lifestyle 43:40 – Dog hotels, cat attitudes & goodbye from Helical Brew🌐 Email us to join the show: [email protected]🧢 Yes, we’ll send you a hat if you’re cool (or subscribed).📍 TikTok, Shorts & more: [@helicalbrew]🤖 Helical Brew is where science meets culture, caffeine, and chaos.Subscribe for real-life stories from the edge of innovation, family life, and podcasting survival.📌 SHORTS (Catch up on viral clips from this episode!)▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/xKXl23ndgjg?feature=share▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/BTBwp7sK6sU?feature=share#HelicalBrew #UnfilteredBrew #SciencePodcast #TechCulture #Shrinkflation #AutomationLife #SkateboardingDad #ParentingWithPets #PodcastHumor #LegoBuilds #ScienceTalk #SethRogen #CapitalismSatire #PodcastClips #ViralTech #FunnyPodcast #BehindTheScenes #viralshort #viralvideo #viralreels #viralshorts #viralvideos #helicalbrewintermission

▶️ Guest: Ingrid Barbosa-Farias, Founder of SimAtomic🎙 Hosts: Sura Hadi, Mike Ouren & Elizabeth Rodziewicz📻 This episode of AI Thought Leaders dives into the powerful intersection of molecular simulations and AI - and how one founder is using smarter algorithms to accelerate drug discovery and reduce R&D costs by up to 200x.Ingrid Barbosa-Farias shares her journey from biotech bench scientist to founder of SimAtomic, a no-code platform making molecular dynamics simulations accessible to everyone - not just elite pharma labs. We explore how generative models are replacing traditional docking, what makes collagen so hard to model, and why reasoning-based AI could change medicine forever.🔹 What SimAtomic is doing to democratize simulation🔹 $100 in GPU = $20,000 saved in the lab🔹 Why smarter models overtakes more data🔹 Simulating entire cells - and beyond🔹 The dark side of AI’s “black box” problem🔹 How founders and individuals can compete with Big Pharma🔹 And yes… the AI model that says “It’s a T cell” every time🍻 Whether you're building a biotech company, training models, or just wondering what AI can really do in drug discovery - this one’s for you.🎧 Subscribe for more episodes, expert breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories from the future of science:https://linktr.ee/helicalbrew🔔 Subscribe & Like if you’ve ever had an AI give you a hilariously wrong answer.⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS - NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 – Cold Open: What if AI could cut drug discovery time in half?00:32 – Welcome to AI Thought Leaders w/ Ingred Barbosa-Farias02:34 – From Biologist to Founder: The Simatomic Origin Story04:12 – What’s New: AI + Molecular Simulations05:22 – Making Simulations Faster with Machine Learning06:39 – Why Simulating Collagen Could Transform Cancer Research07:44 – Real-World Use Cases: Speed + Accuracy with AI08:26 – Docking vs. Dynamics: Explained for Non-Experts09:41 – How Simulations Save $20,000 in Wet Lab Costs12:34 – What’s Holding Back AI in Biology?14:26 – Data Access, IP Walls & Collaboration Barriers18:44 – Are AI-Designed Drugs Almost Here?24:33 – The Need for Logic-Based AI Models27:43 – Can Small Startups Compete in This Space?29:21 – From Sci-Fi to Spock: When AI Reasons Logically35:18 – Simatomic Launch & First Research Collaborations36:57 – Simulating Entire Cells & In Silico Experiments40:03 – Where to Find Simatomic41:30 – Final Thoughts + Outro🌐 Simatomic: https://www.simatomic.com🤖 Helical Brew is where AI meets science and discovery.Subscribe for more episodes from the innovators driving the next wave of biotech, automation, and artificial intelligence.📌 SHORTS (Grab Quick Highlights)▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/WMOpumVAkQk?feature=share▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/QLYdKGPhVPk?feature=share#HelicalBrew #AIThoughtLeaders #SimAtomic #DrugDiscovery #MolecularSimulation #AIinBiotech #AlphaFold #SciencePodcast #WomenInSTEM #BiotechInnovation #ViralScience #ViralAI #ViralTech #BiotechStartup #ScienceTalk #PodcastClips #HelicalBrewPodcast #podcast #viralshort #viralvideo #viralvideoshorts #ai #biotech

▶️ Guest: Tim Verweij, Global Automation Expert, Lab Services B.V.🎙 Hosts: Sura Hadi & Mike Ouren📻 This episode of Automation in the Wild explores what actually makes automation successful - and why simplicity, trust, and saying no are more powerful than the flashiest robot on the showroom floor.Tim Verweij walks us through his journey from hands-on scientist to global automation leader. We get into real-world system design, lessons from stubborn hardware, and why flashy tech might just be your worst investment.🔹 When saying "no" to a client can save the whole project🔹 Why simple beats shiny (every time)🔹 Designing systems that don’t break🔹 24/7 automation that outlasts its service contracts🔹 The art of modularity, scaling, and real-world success🔹 Why AI is more than hype—but not your replacement (yet)🔹 And yes... automation for weed-growing in 96-well plates🍻 Whether you're scaling your first workcell or pitching a 300m² tender, this episode breaks down the invisible work of making automation actually work.🎧 Subscribe for more episodes, automation case studies, and raw conversations from the front lines of biotech and lab innovation:https://linktr.ee/helicalbrew🔔 Subscribe & Like if you’ve ever had to simplify something that looked good on paper.⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS - NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 Cold Open – Automation is inevitable00:18 Welcome to Helical Brew + Meet Tim03:00 From J&J to Global Automation Expert06:30 What Real Automation Success Looks Like10:00 The Power of Saying No to Clients14:20 Why Flashy Tech Can Hurt Projects18:40 Simplicity, Trust & System Design23:00 Modularity, Scaling & Planning for Growth28:00 AI in Lab Automation: Real Talk33:00 Home Automation Meets Lab Logic36:45 Picks of the Week41:30 Final Thoughts & Sign-Off📌 SHORTS (Grab Quick Highlights)▶️    • Why Automation Fails in Real Labs #he...  ▶️    • AI in Science: Helpful or Making Us S...  #HelicalBrew #AutomationInTheWild #LabAutomation #BiotechPodcast #AutomationDesign #TimVerweij #ModularAutomation #SimplicityWins #ScienceCulture #EngineeringTrust #SciencePodcast #PodcastClips #BiotechInnovation #TechTalk #SmartLab #RoboticsEngineering #HelicalBrewPodcast #AutomationThatWorks #podcast #viralvideo #funny #viralshort #science #biotech #biotechstartups #viralshorts #viralvideos #viralvideoshorts

▶️ Hosts: Sura Hadi & Mike Ouren📻 Between AI episodes, we’re keeping it casual - over earthquakes, TikTok confessions, Amazon scams, PS5 dreams, and nostalgic tales of moving and gaming through the decades.This Helical Brew Intermission brings Sura and Mike into an unfiltered conversation across tech chaos, gaming nostalgia, and retail horror stories, all fueled by caffeine and a little friendly PS4 shaming.🔹 Earthquake dog-parent panic in San Diego🔹 Why we finally joined TikTok (and what Helix Brewing has to do with it)🔹 Amazon scams, fake returns, and the art of "just throw it away"🔹 Gaming dreams: PS5 upgrades, F1 racing, Verdansk casuals & The Sims🔹 How moving houses makes you a minimalist (or a madman)🔹 Call of Duty, Mortal Kombat, Civilization — the games that keep on giving🍻 Whether you're earthquake-dodging, gaming marathoning, or just TikToking into the future - we’ve got your back.🎧 Subscribe for more episodes, AI deep-dives, and stories from the bleeding edge of science, tech, and culture: https://linktr.ee/helicalbrew📅 Episode Premiere: Sunday at 7:00 AM PT🎙 Join the conversation next week!🔔 Subscribe & Like if this made you laugh, cringe, or feel seen.⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS - NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 Cold Open: Disappearing Chairs & Gamer Chaos00:24 Welcome to Helical Brew + TikTok Launch02:04 Helix Brewing + Korean BBQ Adventures04:22 Earthquake Hits During Recording06:34 Landlines and RJ11 Relics07:13 Scotch Glass Wars & Barkeeper Memories09:18 Arabic Love Words and French-Arabic Rap13:11 Bootleg DVDs & Amazon Scams16:00 Retail Scams at Target + Return Horror Stories20:04 Amazon Delivery Rants and Uber Eats Fails22:03 Park the Car: Boston Parking App Idea24:35 Bay Area vs San Diego: Pace of Life29:18 TikTok Launch + Potato AI Gets Funded34:40 Gaming Dreams: Verdansk Casuals & Future Stream49:21 Outro: Subscribe and Follow Helical Brew!📌 NEED QUICK HIGHLIGHTS? WATCH OUR SHORTS:▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/OTisxd1Eims?si=QSs-xC4-8ytkua87▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/4ADGHGl0dRs?si=SA_I4oEAPAkl2vaE▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/Nk6FO18GhxA?si=1K1McxXaRju33W3g▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/Lnjg8sKZ8kA?si=acpCoNR7D0HroDxB▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/nQpD8mZJk4o?si=07CNW5Uovu817vt2#HelicalBrew #HelicalBrewIntermission #Podcast #ScienceCulture #GamingPodcast #TechChaos #TikTokLaunch #PS5Upgrade #EarthquakeStories #AmazonFails #ScienceHumor #PodcastLife #SciComm #NerdCulture #HelixBrewing #viralshort #biotech #funny #podcastclips #labautomation #science #viralshorts #viralreels #science #helicalbrew #podcastlife #gamingcommunity #tiktoklaunch #amazonfinds

▶️ Hosts: Sura Hadi, Mike Ouren & Elizabeth Rodziewicz📻 In this Helical Brew Intermission, the crew dives deep into the chaos of modern tech, from Disney’s Pear computers to Tesla-vandal-proof bumper stickers, and the Gen Z slang your pilot probably shouldn’t use.We talk cloud storage obsession, overpriced iPhones, obscure headphone specs, and whether Apple and Sony could’ve been soulmates if not for one keynote burn.🔹 Why Disney uses pears instead of apples 🍐🔹 Did Steve Jobs ghost Sony… forever?🔹 Tesla sticker wars & the fear of street-parking🔹 How Gen Z slang confused an entire generation🔹 Cloud addiction, iPhone inflation & why a 5-year-old trashed Android🔹 The underrated power of scotch, Macs, and memes💥 It’s a viral chaos cocktail of culture, gadgets, and generational shade.🎧 Subscribe for more episodes, AI spotlights, and scientist-led chaos:https://linktr.ee/helicalbrew🔔 Smash that Like if you’ve ever yelled “that’s obviously an Apple!”⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS - NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 Welcome to Intermission 2: The Tech Spiral03:00 Steve Jobs' Mona Lisa Death Stare at Sony06:45 Why Disney turns Apples into Pears10:20 Tesla Street-Parking Anxiety & Sticker Culture15:00 “I Bought It Before the Election” Stickers18:45 Gen Z Slang Decoded: Rizz, Ate, Alpha, Chaos23:30 Apple vs Android Showdowns: The 5-Year-Old Verdict27:15 Cloud Storage Wars: Google, Apple, OneDrive32:00 Spatial Audio, Lossless Listening & AB Testing Headphones36:45 $3000 iPhones? Inflation, Tariffs & Tech Priorities41:30 ELRIG Updates: Montreal, Vancouver, Reno & Beyond46:00 The Rise and Fall of Blackberry + Obama’s Secure Phone50:00 Outro + Remember When Kids Used Dropbox?📌 NEED QUICK HIGHLIGHTS? WATCH OUR SHORTS:▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/DyNa-dOol5k?si=ZFvCvQAZvYZT_Kwq▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/4kBps2vM3g8?si=4dSf7t_WeE8_Xf5A▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/_KJm1xU2M9A?si=lTWMLxRdmEeJV2Og#HelicalBrew #HelicalBrewIntermission #TechPodcast #PearPhone #GenZSlang #TeslaStickers #SteveJobs #AppleVsSony #SciencePodcast #SciComm #ScienceCulture #PodcastLife #AIIntermission #CloudAddiction #ViralShorts #TechHumor #scienceandtech #MikeOuren #SuraHadi #ElizabethRodziewicz #techculture

▶️ Hosts: Sura Hadi & Mike Ouren📻 Between AI episodes, we took a detour - into Scotch rituals, comic book logic, nostalgic TV, science jokes, and what lab automation might smell like.This Helical Brew Intermission brings co-hosts Mike and Sura into an unfiltered conversation covering everything from lab coat mottos to Friday movie quotes.🔹 What if your science career was a comic book? 🔹 Can beer tasting be a scientific experiment? 🔹 What’s the real science behind IPA vs Belgian beer? 🔹 And if automation had a smell… would it be obsession?🍻 Step off the AI superhighway and into a half-pint of insight and hilarity.🎧 Subscribe for more episodes, AI deep-dives, and stories from the bleeding edge of science, tech, and culture: https://linktr.ee/helicalbrew📅 Episode Premiere: April 13, 2025🎙 Join the conversation next week🔔 Subscribe & Like if this made you laugh or think.⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS - NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 Darth Vader is on your team01:00 Welcome to the Intermission03:00 Comic Book Origin Stories: From Brews to Bots06:00 Lab Teams & Sci-Fi Casting: Spock, Vader, and GNF10:30 What Gear Would You Bring to a Desert Island?13:00 Soundtrack of a Scientist: Playlists, Rush, and Arabic lyrics17:00 Sci-Fi Movies that Got It Right (and Dead Wrong)22:00 The Automation Fragrance: Obsession?25:00 Beer Nerd Mode: IPAs vs Belgians30:00 Tasting Notes, Pre-programmed Palates & The Scotch Ritual33:30 Nostalgic TV + What We Watched After School37:00 The Power of Buttons: Lab Coat Mottos & Motivation40:00 South Park, MTV, and Creative Chaos44:30 Outro + Mysterious Hat Giveaway📌 NEED QUICK HIGHLIGHTS? WATCH OUR SHORTS: ▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/DyNa-dOol5k?si=ZFvCvQAZvYZT_Kwq▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/xduLEa0p_wY?si=W8XUYPI0cDS7UikD▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/_KJm1xU2M9A?si=lTWMLxRdmEeJV2Og#HelicalBrew #HelicalBrewIntermission #science #SciencePodcast #LabAutomation #SciComm #SciFiFans #BeerScience #FromBrewsToBots #ScienceCulture #ScienceHumor #BelgianBeer #AutomationLife #PodcastVibes #starwars #labautomation #scienceandtech #viralvideo #viralshort #viralreels #viralshorts #viralvideos

▶️ Hosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike Ouren🎙 Guest: G. Tony Reina | Head of Machine Learning, Exthymic🔍 Episode Title: “The Machine Learning Blueprint: AI Architecture with G. Anthony Reina”In the third episode of our AI Thought Leaders Series, we welcome AI architect and machine learning expert G. Tony Reina for a mind-expanding conversation on the evolution and impact of AI in biotech, diagnostics, and healthcare.🔹 Why federated learning could be the key to safe data collaboration🔹 The surprising history of machine learning - yes, even cavemen were doing it🔹 Bottlenecks in AI scaling and why architecture matters more than ever🔹 How AI is revolutionizing note-taking, diagnostics, and patient-doctor connectionFrom the labs of Intel to stealth-mode biotech, Tony brings a practical lens to what it means to build responsible, scalable AI systems - while keeping his sense of humor intact.📅 Watch now to learn how AI is reshaping everything from scientific workflows to our next healthcare visit.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on AI, biotech, and the future of lab automation:🎧 https://linktr.ee/helicalbrew💬 What’s the biggest AI myth you've heard in healthcare or biotech? Drop it below!📌 TIMESTAMPS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE 00:00 Welcome to Helical Brew – AI Thought Leaders Ep. 303:10 Meet Tony Reina – From Neuroscience to AI Architecture10:00 Cavemen Were Doing Machine Learning?13:20 What Most People Get Wrong About ML + AI18:00 Federated Learning Explained22:00 Solving Biopharma’s Data Bottleneck30:00 Why Your Antibody Models Don’t Work (Yet)39:00 Agents, Clippy, and AI Collaboration Tools44:30 The Most Underrated AI Innovation in Healthcare51:00 Can We Predict the Future of AI?58:00 Bold Predictions + Picks of the Week📌 NEED QUICK HIGHLIGHTS? WATCH OUR SHORTS: ▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/hSPBVmFfidc?feature=share▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/rZ-dDtqUZxM?feature=share▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/yaGnD2QVSm4?feature=share#HelicalBrew #AIThoughtLeaders #BiotechAI #MachineLearning #LabAutomation #FederatedLearning #HealthcareAI #AIArchitecture #Exthymic #TonyReina #ScientificInnovation #FutureOfScience #AIInBiotech #ai #aiinscience #podcast #viralreels #viralshort #viralshorts #viralvideos

▶️ Hosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike Ouren🎙️ Helical Brew - AI Thought Leaders Series | Episode 2What if AI hallucinations held the key to scientific progress?In this episode, we’re joined by John Conway, founder of 20/15 Visioneers and longtime pharma executive, for a raw and powerful conversation on how AI is reshaping life sciences - from institutional memory to software standardization.💥 We explore why FAIR data could be a $4B opportunity, how hallucinations mirror scientific insight, and what’s really slowing down AI adoption in science (spoiler: it’s culture).If you're navigating digital transformation, building AI tools, or just trying to make your data usable, this one’s for you.🔹 Key Questions We Explore:What happens when institutional knowledge disappears?Can AI preserve scientific memory better than notebooks?Is hallucination a bug or a feature in modern AI?Why do scientific software projects keep failing?What skills will define the next generation of AI innovators?📅 Watch now to hear why AI isn’t just changing science - it’s changing scientists.📢 Next Up: Don’t miss Tony Reina, Head of Machine Learning, joining us next week to reveal the AI architectures of the future.🔔 Subscribe & follow for deep dives into AI, science innovation, and lab automation.🎧 https://linktr.ee/helicalbrew💬 What’s your boldest AI prediction? Drop it in the comments!🔁 Like, comment & share with researchers, engineers, and anyone building the future with AI.📌 TIMESTAMPS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE 00:00 Welcome & Timothy Leary Vibes03:25 Meet John Conway & 2015 Visioneers08:47 From AstraZeneca Exec to AI Founder12:30 Institutional Knowledge Loss in Pharma18:15 Capturing Tacit Knowledge with AI26:40 Scientific Software, Standards & Integration Chaos36:05 Breaking Silos & Organizational Dependency44:12 Hallucinations, Truth & AI Mindsets54:30 Creative Scientists in the AI Era59:08 Pick of the Week & Closing Thoughts📌 NEED QUICK HIGHLIGHTS? WATCH OUR SHORTS:▶️ Hallucinations Aren’t Always Bad    • What If AI Hallucinations Are the New...  ▶️ $4.5 Billion FAIR Data Win    • From $1B to $4.5B: The Power of Clean...  ▶️ AI Is Coming for Your Silo    • AI Is Accelerating Faster Than Ever |...  🎧 COMING NEXT – March 28: Tony Reina🧠 The Machine Learning Blueprint: AI Architecture with Tony ReinaGet ready for federated learning, next-gen AI architecture, and bold takes on the biggest bottlenecks in the field.#HelicalBrew #AIThoughtLeaders #LabAutomation #ScientificSoftware #FAIRData #BiotechInnovation #InstitutionalKnowledge #GenerativeAI #AIHallucinations #AIInScience #LifeSciencesAI #DataCulture #JohnConway #2015Visioneers #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfScience #aithoughtleaders #aipodcast #viralshorts #scientificstorytelling #aiinscience #ai #viralvideo #viralshort #viralshorts #viralvideos #viralreels

▶️ Hosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike Ouren🧠 The next scientific revolution is here - and it’s powered by AI.In the premiere episode of our AI Thought Leaders Series, we sit down with Nick Edwards, PhD, neuroscientist and CEO of Potato AI, to explore the future of AI in scientific research and lab automation.🔹 Can AI design better experiments than scientists? 🔹 How close are we to true closed-loop scientific discovery? 🔹 What are the myths and realities of AI in the lab?From protocol planning to hypothesis generation, Nick shares his vision for AI-powered research, discusses what it takes to build responsible AI tools, and reveals what’s next for scientists navigating this new frontier.📅 Watch now to discover how AI is reshaping the scientific process - from bench to breakthrough.📢 Next up: Don't miss Joh Conway joining us next week to continue the conversation on AI in science and society.🔔 Subscribe & follow for deep dives into AI, science innovation, and lab automation. 🎧 https://linktr.ee/helicalbrew💬 What’s the most exciting AI tool you’ve seen in science? Drop it in the comments!🔁 Like, comment & share with researchers, engineers, and anyone building the future with AI.📌 TIMESTAMPS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 Welcome to the AI Thought Leaders Series03:30 Meet Nick Edwards & the Origin of ReadySetPotato09:45 The Vision: Closed-Loop Science & Hypothesis Planning15:20 Automating Protocols & Literature-Powered AI21:10 Building Tools Scientists Can Trust (and Audit)28:00 AI + Lab Automation: What’s Working & What’s Missing35:40 Standards, APIs & Scaling AI in the Lab42:10 Partnerships, Data, & Scientific Execution49:20 AI Hallucinations & Generating Hypotheses55:10 Nick’s Bold Predictions for the Future of Science59:00 The Real Risk of AI in Science01:03:30 Picks of the Week & Final Takeaways📌 NEED QUICK HIGHLIGHTS? WATCH OUR SHORTS:▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/5eaR1oK8_8I?si=B-601c7u9PF6uOWs▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/Y_A1k6wKZY0?si=A_sxzJFCw60YJT_V▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/MUQ5UP0cNeA?si=bQUynNWER-wcBhHK#HelicalBrew #AIThoughtLeaders #LabAutomation #Biotech #ArtificialIntelligence #ProtocolDesign #FutureOfScience #AutomationTools #AIInScience #ReadySetPotato #ClosedLoopScience #ScientificInnovation #ai #aiinscience #aithoughtleaders #viralvideo #viralshorts #viralshort #viralvideos

▶️Hosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike Ouren🚀 Lab automation is supposed to make work easier - but why are scientists still stuck babysitting machines?Companies spend hundreds of thousands on automation, only to assign full-time staff to ensure it actually works. That’s not automation - it’s inefficiency.In this episode of Helical Brew, we break down the real challenges of lab automation, from bad design decisions to overlooked customer feedback, and how startups & scientists are working to fix it.🎙 Key Topics Covered:🔹 Why lab automation still isn’t fully automated🔹 The hidden costs of bad automation (time, money, & frustration)🔹 Customer-driven innovation: how real feedback improves tech🔹 How startups can fix the biggest problems in lab automation🔔 Next Up:AI Thought Leaders Series premieres March 23rd! First guest: Nick Edwards, CEO of ReadySetPotato, discussing AI-powered lab automation & whether AI will replace scientists.📢 What’s the worst automation fail you’ve seen? Drop your thoughts in the comments!📌 TIMESTAMPS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 - Introduction & Episode Overview04:00 - Why Lab Automation Still Needs Human Oversight10:30 - The Cost of Bad Automation: Wasted Time & Money17:45 - The Role of Customer Feedback in Fixing Automation24:15 - Industry Lessons: When Automation Makes Work Harder32:40 - Can We Truly Automate Science? The Future of Lab Tech40:55 - Startups & Innovation: What’s Next for Lab Automation52:10 - Closing Thoughts & Preview of AI Thought Leaders Series📌 NEED QUICK HIGHLIGHTS? WATCH OUR SHORTS:🎥 https://youtube.com/shorts/e9cYrb67WrE?feature=share🎥 https://youtube.com/shorts/ln1C8FuPkUs?feature=share#HelicalBrew #LabAutomation #AIinScience #AutomationFails #TechForScience #Biotech #ScientificInnovation #AutomationProblems #FutureOfLabs #AIThoughtLeaders

▶️Hosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike Ouren🚀 The best ideas don’t always win—execution does.In the final episode of our Blueprints to Breakthroughs series, we sit down with Julie O’Shaughnessy, COO of Vivodyne, to uncover why biotech operations are the secret weapon behind scaling scientific discoveries into real-world breakthroughs.🔹 Why do biotech startups struggle to transition from R&D to commercialization?🔹 How does operational strategy determine whether an idea succeeds or fails?🔹 What’s the key to building scalable, resilient biotech companies?Julie brings deep expertise from her time at Barclays, Amazon, Resilience, and now Vivodyne, sharing hard-won lessons on leadership, scaling biotech, and how operational inefficiencies can kill innovation.📅 Watch now to learn why operations can make or break a biotech startup!📢 Next up: More exciting guests coming soon - follow to stay updated!🔔 Subscribe & follow for more insights on biotech, automation, and scaling innovation. 🎧 linktr.ee/helicalbrew💬 What do you think is the biggest challenge in scaling biotech? Drop your thoughts in the comments!🔁 Like, comment & share with biotech leaders, startup founders, and innovation strategists!📌 TIMESTAMPS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 Intro & Welcome to Episode 2102:00 Julie’s Unconventional Path to Biotech Leadership07:30 The Role of Operations in Biotech Scaling13:00 Why Startups Fail: The Missing Operational Foundation18:45 Compliance, Regulatory Challenges & The Path to Commercialization23:00 Founder Mode vs. True Alignment in Scaling Startups30:00 Lessons from Amazon & Large Corporations on Scaling36:30 How Operational Inefficiencies Kill Innovation42:00 Digital Tools & Automation in Biotech Operations50:00 The Future of Biotech & Leadership Advice58:00 Vivodyne’s Vision & What’s Next1:05:00 Picks of the Week & Wrap-Up📌 NEED QUICK HIGHLIGHTS? WATCH OUR SHORTS:▶️https://youtube.com/shorts/bp1UGQxX6lw?feature=share▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/Pa1EuNEvpno?feature=share▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/-EqwdBEBltE?feature=share#HelicalBrew #Biotech #ScalingInnovation #BlueprintsToBreakthroughs #Startups #OperationsMatter #BiotechOperations #ScientificInnovation #FutureOfScience #BiotechStartups #Leadership #TechForScience

Title: 🤖 Connected Labs: How Automata is Scaling Scientific Automation | Mostafa ElSayed | Helical BrewHosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike Ouren🚨 Lab automation is evolving—beyond isolated robots to fully connected, scalable workflows. But are we thinking big enough?In this episode of Helical Brew, Mostafa ElSayed, CEO of Automata, shares how his company pivoted from robotics to building a cloud-first, modular lab automation platform that’s redefining scientific workflows.🔬 Why are so many labs still struggling with fragmented automation?⚡ How do cloud & edge computing enable true scalability?📡 Why should automation focus on workflows, not just workcells?From interoperability battles to software-driven breakthroughs, Mostafa breaks down the biggest hurdles in automation adoption—and what’s needed to build a truly connected lab.📅 Next up: Julie O'Shaughnessy, COO of Vivodyne, joins us to discuss Scaling Biotech: Why Operations Matter More Than You Think. Stay tuned!🔔 Subscribe & follow for more automation insights! 🎧 linktr.ee/helicalbrew💡 What’s the biggest roadblock in scaling lab automation? Drop your thoughts in the comments!🔁 Like, comment & share if you're pushing for smarter, connected lab automation!📌 TIMESTAMPS – NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 Welcome to Helical Brew – Connected Labs & Automation at Scale02:15 Meet Mostafa ElSayed – From Robotics to Scientific Automation05:42 Why Lab Automation Still Feels Disconnected09:20 Cloud vs. Edge Computing – The Real Bottleneck?14:03 Why Workflows Matter More Than Workcells18:55 The Automation Scalability Problem – Can Labs Keep Up?23:17 How Automata is Rethinking Connected Lab Workflows28:45 Interoperability Struggles – Why Labs Need Open Systems33:12 The Role of AI & Machine Learning in Lab Automation38:06 Scaling Scientific Workflows: What Labs Must Consider42:30 Mostafa’s Vision for the Future of Connected Labs47:15 Picks of the Week & Books That Shaped Us50:42 Next Up on Helical Brew: Scaling Biotech with Julie O’Shaughnessy52:10 Final Thoughts & Where to Follow Automata & Helical Brew🎯 NEED QUICK HIGHLIGHTS? WATCH OUR SHORTS:▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/H0kh21p6lMk?feature=share▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/4reJ3gvV7B4?feature=share🔥 PICKS OF THE WEEKMostafa: 'The Messy Middle' by Scott Belsky (https://www.themessymiddle.com), Roche SBX Sequencing (https://www.roche.com/stories/sbx-next-generation-sequencing-technology), Deep Research (https://openai.com/index/introducing-deep-research/ ), and Potato AI (https://readysetpotato.com)Mike: Apple Intelligence (https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/)Jeff: 'The Infinite Game' by Simon Sinek (https://simonsinek.com/books/the-infinite-game/)#LabAutomation #ConnectedLabs #ScientificAutomation #AutomationChallenges #CloudComputing #EdgeComputing #ScalableAutomation #Biotech #BlueprintsToBreakthroughs #FutureOfScience #TechForScience #ViralContent #AI #DataScience #viralshorts #viralshort #viralvideos

Hosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike OurenNo guest this week, but Jeff, Sura, and Mike talk Hockey, MacBook Dongles, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rush and more on a relaxed intermission episode. Enjoy!

Hosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike OurenDescription: In our second episode of the Blueprints to Breakthroughs series we sit down and talk with silk biomaterial enthusiast, Co-founder, and Chief Technology Officer David Breslauer. His company, Bolt (https://boltthreads.com) has a fascinating story to tell about pivoting and adapting to both market needs and technological feasibility in its path to success. Join the Helical Brew Crew for a fascinating journey through David's founding of the company and how the company is literally changing the material foundation of popular products with biomaterials, particularly silk. Segment 1: Intro to DavidSegment 2: Founder's Story Behind Bolt ThreadsSegment 3: Pivots and ProductsPicks of the Week:David: Replit, Build Sites and Apps with AI (https://replit.com)Mike: David Clark 10S/DC Pro-Audio Headset (https://store.davidclark.com/10s-dc-stereo-headset-12416g-18)

Hosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike OurenDescription: Welcome to our first episode in our Blueprints to Breakthroughs series. In this episode we talk with James Fieberg, a passionate STEM educator. James is a San Diego County Teacher of the Year winner and AP physics teacher.Segment 1: The Future of Engineering Engineering EducationSegment 2: Essential Skills for Future InnovatorsSegment 3: Encouraging Innovation in the ClassroomPicks of the Week:Jeff: His first patent was issued! Adaptive active infrared sensor hardware and software in the detection of pests with pest detection station (https://www.patentguru.com/inventor/nagle-jeffrey-d)James: The Lean Startup by Eric Ries (https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Lean-Startup-Audiobook/B005LXV0HI?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp)

Hosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike Ouren Description: Special edition alert! All four of us got together in San Diego and share our thoughts on SLAS 2025.

Guest: Ian Cooper, Founder & Lab Automation Recruitment ConsultantHosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike OurenDescription: In the third and final episode of our SLAS 2025 conference lead up series, we talked with Ian Cooper, a seasoned recruiter that specializes in Lab Automation. In this episode, you will hear the insiders perspective about:-What’s the right about of time to put towards a job search?- How does recruiting work behind the scenes? What are the key benefits for both employers and prospective employees?-What’s the current state of the Lab Automation job market? What’s next?-How to put your next foot forward in your next job search?

Guest: Eli Fine, Lab Automator, Software & Informatics Engineer Hosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike Ouren Description: Join us for a deep dive into startups, automating lab workflows, and the role of open-source code in driving innovation. -Open Source and the powerful community approach to solving complex problems. -Robolint, an open source tool for automated analysis of liquid handler methods to flag programming errors and align to team practices. -Open discussion about Start-up experiences and some of the lessons learned for the future. -What's exciting for the future? Humanoids in the lab and open source software enabling future lab automators to have a solid foundation in software development as they enter the industry. -A walking treadmill for working? Get your steps in with Eli's Pick of the Week!

Guest: Will Serber, VP of Automation at Ginkgo Bioworks Hosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike Ouren Description: The Brew Crew kicks off our SLAS (Society of Laboratory Automation and Screening) 2025 with our special guest Will Serber. -Standardization within Science and Technology used in the pursuit of it -Community knowledge sharing and elimination of reinvention -Unique approach supporting lab automation systems with fewer onsite resources -AI as a spectrum of tools -The emergence of closed loop operation due to AI -Lower market value science projects achieving possibility and success due to newer more efficient technology

Hosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike Ouren As we wind down 2024 with our final episode of the year, we discuss some of the things we are looking forward to in 2025. In this Episode: -AI is no doubt part of our daily dialog, but what does it really mean when you peel back the message and dig deeper. -How much is AI actually coming up in discussions about -What are some of the areas, besides things like creating images or writing papers, that AI is being applied to the life science space. -Some predictions about what Apple could be doing next now that their entire architecture of specialized Neural Engines, M-series CPUs, iOS, and MacOS have been unified into Apple Intelligence. -We would love to see AI, data collection, and predictive modeling come together to improve the user experience with scientific instruments and equipment. Interruptions due to equipment failure are so costly! -Pick of the week: The Walabot Stud Finder, the ultimate Stud Finder for OCD users. Not only can you see the stud, you see the detail needed to locate your nail or screw perfectly. Stud finding meets the iPhone!

Hosts: Elizabeth Rodziewicz, Sura Hadi, Jeff Nagle, and Mike Ouren From all of us at the Helical Brew we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In this Episode: -How did we get here and where are we going to go with the podcast. We reflect on the flood of ideas that have come from having a web domain, logo, and a growing audience. -AirPods Pro 2 are an amazing gadget given that they are still adding features even after the product was released a while ago, including an incredible hearing test and enhancement feature. -Who's the bigger nerd here when it comes to robots? Who can name the most? -Should we do a competitive bracket for lab automation devices? March is coming up after all.... -Straight up, Jeff demonstrates a working Vectrex on the show. Time machine back to October 1982! -Sura and Mike discover using Apple camera effects on the show, live. Mac vs. PC all over again.