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385 Nina Tandon: When You’re Disrupting The World With Your Dream, Remember To Disrupt Yourself Too

Aug 9, 2024

Nina Tandon, co-founder and CEO of EpiBone, is a groundbreaking biomedical engineer focused on growing bone grafts using stem cells and 3D technology. She shares her inspiring journey from childhood curiosity about technology to the challenges of turning visionary ideas into viable businesses. Nina discusses balancing her roles as a researcher and CEO, the importance of self-disruption in innovation, and navigating the complexities of healthcare advancements. Her story highlights the power of personal transformation in achieving bold dreams.

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Understanding the specific growth phases of team members can tailor leadership strategies, enhancing individual and organizational performance.

Nina Tandon's journey illustrates the challenge of transforming visionary ideas into actionable business plans within the biomedical industry.

EpiBone’s innovative approach combines AI and 3D printing to revolutionize bone grafting, emphasizing patient-centered solutions in healthcare.

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Understanding Growth Phases

The episode discusses the concept of knowing the specific phase of growth that team members are in, likening it to the phases of clinical trials in the medical field. Understanding these phases can dramatically transform how leaders guide their teams, allowing for tailored strategies that align with each individual's development. This awareness fosters a supportive environment where team members can thrive, enhancing overall performance and growth within organizations. The introduction of the Smart Growth Certification program is presented as a solution to help leaders and organizations provide this kind of tailored support.

Intro

3min

From TVs to Cells: A Journey Through Technology and Biology

3min

Nostalgia and Growth on Roosevelt Island

6min

From Loss to Innovation

9min

Exploring the Role of Recitation Instructors in Higher Education

2min

From Academia to Innovation

14min

Navigating Disruption in Innovation

25min

What does it mean to turn a dream into a business plan? How do you take your vision of a better future, whatever that looks like, and translate that into a company? It’s a difficult leap! This grand vision has to be broken down into steps, arranged on a timeline. Then your dream becomes tied to the bottom line profits, to your employees and your board.

We’ve had guests before that have made that leap, whether it’s Austin Hillam’s ZipString or Jennifer Smith’s Scribe. But our guest today has a dream we haven’t seen before on this show––revolutionizing how we treat broken bones. Nina Tandon is the co-founder and CEO of EpiBone, a biomedical engineering firm that brings together stem cells and 3D technology to grow bone grafts. Yes, you heard that right – Nina is growing bones.

Her method’s already been shown to work, but turning those studies into widespread adoption – now that’s a big dream. So how does Nina balance her two selves – the researcher, and the CEO?

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