Episode 21 - Axon Instruments and the Relentless Commitment to Quality with Alan Finkel

Episode 21 - Axon Instruments and the Relentless Commitment to Quality with Alan Finkel

In this episode, I have the great privilege of chatting with Alan Finkel. We revisit key formative moments at Monash University and ANU, and the opportunities that emerged from the challenge of accessing and developing the best fit for purpose equipment. We discuss the difference between framing questions and solving problems through a discussion of the Engineering Method, an approach that underpins Alan's career at Axon Instruments and beyond. Through instrument development, Alan recognises that development needs to be orientated towards needs, those spoken and those yet to be identified, and move past 'what a customer wants'.

We spoke of time, timing and timeliness in Podcast 13 and we discuss a terrific example of how networks and preparedness catalyse the first key inflection point in the journey of Axon Instruments. That preparedness is founded on the bedrock of 'The Relentless Pursuit of Quality'. We then discuss the growth of Axon, covering subsequent product launches and explore the one year that didn't quite meet expectations, reflecting on market surveys and the internal rigour needed for market intelligence and its interpretation.

Our discussion then moves towards post Axon life, a moment of (failed) retirement and the next journeys undertaken with The Florey Institute, Chancellor of Monash University and Chief Scientist of Australia. We close on reflecting on the role the Chief Scientist plays in Australia and in technology transfer closing with Alan's current writings on the current renewable energy transition.

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Episode 63 – Notes on Innovation in Music with Peter Tregear

Episode 63 – Notes on Innovation in Music with Peter Tregear

This month it was a great pleasure to reconnect with Peter Tregear, both school and college colleague, to explore the world of innovation and in turn technology transfer in music. This was a thoroughl...

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Episode 62 - Building the Tech Transfer Club with Lisa Birrell and Greg Harper

Episode 62 - Building the Tech Transfer Club with Lisa Birrell and Greg Harper

I had the opportunity to unpack the NorVic Foods ecosystem with Lisa Birrell (who was CEO) and Greg Harper (who drove the genesis of the initiative). With the ongoing conversations in Australia around...

25 Juni 46min

Episode 61 - Tech Transfer, Innovation, and the Future of Chemicals with Victoria Meyer and The Chemical Show

Episode 61 - Tech Transfer, Innovation, and the Future of Chemicals with Victoria Meyer and The Chemical Show

In our first joint podcast, I joined Victoria Meyer and The Chemical Show to explore technology transfer and innovation in the chemical industry. The chemical industry is where I got my start, with Do...

26 Maj 1h 17min

Episode 60 - An Analyst's Perspective on Innovation Demand with Dennis Voznesenski

Episode 60 - An Analyst's Perspective on Innovation Demand with Dennis Voznesenski

I had the chance to catch up with Dennis Voznesenski, who hosts a regular Commonwealth Bank Agri Podcast. Dennis is an Agricultural Economist and author of War and Wheat: navigating markets during ...

14 Maj 29min

Episode 59 - The C is for more than Commercialisation with Jane Fitzpatrick

Episode 59 - The C is for more than Commercialisation with Jane Fitzpatrick

I had the chance to follow up with Jane Fitzpatrick on her powerful closing remarks at a panel session at the National Innovation Policy Forum last year. Jane is CEO of the Australian National Fabrica...

30 Apr 46min

Episode 58 - Bringing Products to Market with Jarett Abramson

Episode 58 - Bringing Products to Market with Jarett Abramson

I had the great pleasure of catching up with Jarett Abramson, who was 'between gigs' since his departure from Provivi and his imminent (and arguably eminent) commencement at BASF in Europe. The journ...

26 Mars 44min

Episode 57 - Science Meets Parliament 2026 - Science Meets the Economy: Opportunity and Risk with Jasmine Chambers and Steve Rodda

Episode 57 - Science Meets Parliament 2026 - Science Meets the Economy: Opportunity and Risk with Jasmine Chambers and Steve Rodda

In our annual podcast leading into Science Meets Parliament, we had the opportunity to discuss innovation, tech transfer and research translation with Jasmine Chambers, Science & Technology Australia ...

19 Mars 43min

Episode 56 - Khaki is the New Green and Resilience is the New Carbon with Jim Lane

Episode 56 - Khaki is the New Green and Resilience is the New Carbon with Jim Lane

In our first recorded abroad episode for 2026, I had the opportunity earlier this month to catch up in person with Jim Lane in Digestville, located in Key Biscayne, Florida. I hope that many of you re...

26 Feb 1h 1min

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