Born to Design: Podcast

Born to Design SOLIDWORKS Podcast

Born to Design takes you inside the most fascinating stories coming out of the design and manufacturing world. The surprising backstories of amazing creators. Harrowing near-failures that became overnight successes. Uplifting examples of the many ways our community is changing the world for the better. Presented by SOLIDWORKS, Born to Design is a podcast for dreamers, designers, and creators of all kinds.

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From Bits and Atoms to Fabrication [Podcast with Dr. Neil Gershenfeld]

By Cliff Medling December 16, 2019

From Bits and Atoms to Fabrication [Podcast with Dr. Neil Gershenfeld]

Interview with Dr. Neil Gershenfeld, and several of his students about the future of design. Dr. Gershenfeld is a professor and Director of MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms where he is researching many incredible things, such as cell-by-cell development, nanotechnology, and community self-sufficiency, among other things. He is also the Chairman of the Fab Foundation, which has done incredible work to change lives around the world through innovation and education.

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Communication is the Key to Better Design [Podcast]

By Cliff Medling November 18, 2019

Communication is the Key to Better Design [Podcast]

Eric Spurgeon is an inventor and entrepreneur who owns his own business. Perhaps above all he is a problem solver with some interesting ideas on best practices for solving a design problem, and how to solve a design problem quicker, which I believe you will enjoy hearing

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How an 18 yr Old Ushering in the Next Generation of Creators [Podcast] with Danielle Boyer

By Cliff Medling October 21, 2019

How an 18 yr Old Ushering in the Next Generation of Creators [Podcast] with Danielle Boyer

Danielle Boyer, who is an entrepreneur focused on teaching America’s youth about STEM by giving them a robotics kit that they could start with…and she is only 18 years old? Danielle is an amazing and inspiring mentor who started her own business called “Every Kid Gets a Robot” (or EKGAR)

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Designing Outside the Box Turns into HUGE Wins [Podcast]

By Cliff Medling September 16, 2019

Designing Outside the Box Turns into HUGE Wins [Podcast]

Jonathan Schultz is an entrepreneur and the Team leader for the BattleBots team HUGE. Jonathan made a name for himself in 2018 when he created a revolutionary new fighting robot. Listen in to hear his advice for any designer who wants to step away from the norm.

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The Most Important Part of a Start-Up [Podcast] with Josh Aviv

By Cliff Medling August 19, 2019

The Most Important Part of a Start-Up [Podcast] with Josh Aviv

Twenty percent of new companies fail in their first year, and only 50 percent survive through their fifth year. So why does everyone want to be an entrepreneur or work for a start-up if so many fail? Maybe a better

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Educating engineers outside of the classroom with Marie Planchard [Podcast]

By Cliff Medling July 22, 2019

Educating engineers outside of the classroom with Marie Planchard [Podcast]

Community. We are all a part of a few communities, and for each community you are a part of, there is usually a community leader, and sometimes that leader is you, because someone needs to lead the community to schedule

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Engineering Tips and Tricks from the YouTube Engineer Jeremy Fielding

By Cliff Medling June 24, 2019

Engineering Tips and Tricks from the YouTube Engineer Jeremy Fielding

In this Born to Design podcast, we talk with Jeremy Fielding, who turned his interest for engineering into the creation of a successful YouTube Channel, which evolved into actual engineering jobs.

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One Man’s Journey: from the NFL to Space with Leland Melvin of NASA – Ep15

By Cliff Medling June 3, 2019

One Man’s Journey: from the NFL to Space with Leland Melvin of NASA – Ep15

Most college students don’t stay in the field in which they received their degree. In fact, only 27 percent of college graduates have a job related to their major. This is no surprise, as many people move around once they

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The Evolution of a Good Idea: from Concept to Company – Ep14

By Cliff Medling May 13, 2019

The Evolution of a Good Idea: from Concept to Company – Ep14

Ever had a good product idea? Of course you have. Whenever you identify a need or a problem and a new way to solve or fulfill it, there is always a potential product in the making. As it has been said: “Necessity

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How One Teacher is Changing mindsets, One Student at a Time, with STEM – Ep13

By Cliff Medling April 22, 2019

How One Teacher is Changing mindsets, One Student at a Time, with STEM – Ep13

Cesar Gutierrez is a teacher who is literally changing the futures of his students lives every day. Cesar is changing the mindset in his community by showing underprivileged students a future they could not have imagined is possible. It’s almost unbelievable what Cesar has done in his community in just seven years. Listen to this episode of the Born to Design Podcast to hear the full story…

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From Fighting Robots to Helpful Robots with Marc DeVidtz – Ep12

By Cliff Medling April 1, 2019

From Fighting Robots to Helpful Robots with Marc DeVidtz – Ep12

We’re twelve podcasts in, and I have many more inspiring stories from creators like you. In this podcast, we talk with Marc DeVidts, the CFO and co-founder of Double Robotics. As a young man Marc had an interest in creating,

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Inspiring our Future Problem Solvers with Dean Kamen – Ep11

By Cliff Medling March 7, 2019

Inspiring our Future Problem Solvers with Dean Kamen – Ep11

If you are a science & technology fan, Dean Kamen could be your modern-day Thomas Edison, but maybe… his name doesn’t ring a bell for you… Dean is a celebrity to countless teenagers and twenty-somethings, but he doesn’t have a

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Mentoring our future Entrepreneurs – Ep10

By Cliff Medling February 18, 2019

Mentoring our future Entrepreneurs – Ep10

Millennials. This term can bring many things to mind. On the positive side, Millennials are often known to think outside the box and be more forward thinking. On the negative side some may say Millennials are lazy, narcissistic and prone

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How the User Forum Changed the Course of SOLIDWORKS Software – Ep9

By Cliff Medling January 28, 2019

How the User Forum Changed the Course of SOLIDWORKS Software – Ep9

What do you picture when I say “starting a movement?” Do you picture angry mobs of people walking down a city street or outside of a City Hall? Or perhaps you think of a large basement full of people speaking

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A vision for creating better Prosthetics with Easton LaChappelle – Ep8

By Cliff Medling January 7, 2019

A vision for creating better Prosthetics with Easton LaChappelle – Ep8

As a young boy, Easton LaChapelle had an interest in making things…anything…with no barriers. Then he thought he should build something that would help others, and decided he would design a better robotic prosthetic. With the use of the

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