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Episode 15: Innovation Is a Team Sport with Patrick Anquetil
Ever felt like your path wasn't a straight line? Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of Patrick Anquetil, a PhD and MBA who went from tinkering with Legos to leading Portal Instruments, a company poised to disrupt the 150-year-old hypodermic needle industry. Patrick's story is a testament to the power of curiosity, persistence, and seizing opportunities, even when they appear in unexpected ways. Discover how a fascination with technology and a passion for solving real-world problems can lead to groundbreaking innovation in healthcare.
Tune in to gain valuable insights on:
The unconventional path to entrepreneurship in the biotech industry.
Identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
Transforming drug delivery with needle-free injection technology.
The challenges and rewards of bringing cutting-edge medical devices to market.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a business leader, or simply looking for an inspiring story, this episode is a must-listen!
Chapters
(00:00:00) Welcome to Stand Up. To Stand Out: Setting the stage for clarity, confidence, and influence
(00:00:26) Introduction of Patrick Anquetil
(00:01:03) Patrick's early interest in technology and engineering
(00:45:28) Patrick's thoughts on mentorship and connecting with others
(00:46:10) Stuart thanks Patrick for his time
(00:46:24) Patrick expresses his enjoyment of the conversation
(00:46:28) Outro: Subscribe to dnate.com for more insights and expert discussions
Watch the full episode on YouTube: Episode 15: Innovation Is a Team Sport with Patrick Anquetil
Catch More From Our Guest – Patrick Anquetil
CEO & Co-Founder of Portal Instruments – a MedTech company pioneering needle-free drug delivery systems, aiming to revolutionize patient experiences in chronic disease management. Patrick is a serial entrepreneur with a background in bioengineering and business leadership.
LinkedIn: Patrick Anquetil
Website: portalinstruments.com
Instagram: @portal_instruments
Twitter: @PortalInstruments
Facebook: Portal Instruments
Email: [email protected]
Catch More From Our Host – Stuart Paap
️ Host of Stand Up to Stand Out, a podcast dedicated to empowering life sciences professionals to turn ideas into reality through insightful conversations on leadership, communication, and influence. Stuart is deeply committed to helping individuals unlock their potential and make a meaningful impact in their fields.
LinkedIn: Stuart Paap
Website: dnate.com
Instagram: @stuartpaap
Twitter: @stuartpaap
Facebook: Stuart Paap
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed on the “Stand Up to Stand Out” podcast are solely those of the author and guests, and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This is an independent production of Stuart Paap. The podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained. Copyright 2025.
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By Stuart PaapEver felt like your path wasn't a straight line? Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of Patrick Anquetil, a PhD and MBA who went from tinkering with Legos to leading Portal Instruments, a company poised to disrupt the 150-year-old hypodermic needle industry. Patrick's story is a testament to the power of curiosity, persistence, and seizing opportunities, even when they appear in unexpected ways. Discover how a fascination with technology and a passion for solving real-world problems can lead to groundbreaking innovation in healthcare.
Tune in to gain valuable insights on:
The unconventional path to entrepreneurship in the biotech industry.
Identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
Transforming drug delivery with needle-free injection technology.
The challenges and rewards of bringing cutting-edge medical devices to market.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a business leader, or simply looking for an inspiring story, this episode is a must-listen!
Chapters
(00:00:00) Welcome to Stand Up. To Stand Out: Setting the stage for clarity, confidence, and influence
(00:00:26) Introduction of Patrick Anquetil
(00:01:03) Patrick's early interest in technology and engineering
(00:45:28) Patrick's thoughts on mentorship and connecting with others
(00:46:10) Stuart thanks Patrick for his time
(00:46:24) Patrick expresses his enjoyment of the conversation
(00:46:28) Outro: Subscribe to dnate.com for more insights and expert discussions
Watch the full episode on YouTube: Episode 15: Innovation Is a Team Sport with Patrick Anquetil
Catch More From Our Guest – Patrick Anquetil
CEO & Co-Founder of Portal Instruments – a MedTech company pioneering needle-free drug delivery systems, aiming to revolutionize patient experiences in chronic disease management. Patrick is a serial entrepreneur with a background in bioengineering and business leadership.
LinkedIn: Patrick Anquetil
Website: portalinstruments.com
Instagram: @portal_instruments
Twitter: @PortalInstruments
Facebook: Portal Instruments
Email: [email protected]
Catch More From Our Host – Stuart Paap
️ Host of Stand Up to Stand Out, a podcast dedicated to empowering life sciences professionals to turn ideas into reality through insightful conversations on leadership, communication, and influence. Stuart is deeply committed to helping individuals unlock their potential and make a meaningful impact in their fields.
LinkedIn: Stuart Paap
Website: dnate.com
Instagram: @stuartpaap
Twitter: @stuartpaap
Facebook: Stuart Paap
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed on the “Stand Up to Stand Out” podcast are solely those of the author and guests, and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This is an independent production of Stuart Paap. The podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained. Copyright 2025.