In this episode, Diana Hall shares her motivation behind the innovation, arising from her work with children in poverty who struggled with traditional casts. She explains the benefits of ActivArmor’s customizable, waterproof, and hygienic casts, and how they’ve reshaped fracture care across hospitals and sports teams globally. Diana also delves into the challenges of bringing a medical device to market, the importance of a strong advisory board, and navigating funding and insurance landscapes. The conversation highlights the impact of ActivArmor on patient care, its adoption by leading medical professionals, and Diana’s advice for other entrepreneurs in the medical device industry.



Episode Highlights:

08:00 Challenges and Successes in the Medical Device Industry

10:30 Advisory Board and Expert Support

12:42 Navigating Funding and Compliance

14:55 Insurance and Market Adoption

19:24 Digital Process and Implementation



Diana Hall, a Colorado School of Mines Chemical Engineering graduate, has built a career at the intersection of innovation and impact. Inspired by her experiences with her brother in children’s hospitals, Diana founded ActivArmor in 2014 to revolutionize medical casting. Combining her engineering expertise and MBA from Colorado State University, she developed custom 3D-printed, recyclable, and hygienic casts that improve patient mobility and comfort. An FDA-registered product, ActivArmor serves professional athletes, leading orthopedic clinics, and hospitals worldwide. Recognized as Colorado Manufacturing Woman of the Year and one of the most Influential Women in 3D Printing, Diana continues to advance medical technology globally.



How to connect with Diana:

Website: Www.activarmor.com

Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: @activarmor



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In this episode, Diana Hall shares her motivation behind the innovation, arising from her work with children in poverty who struggled with traditional casts. She explains the benefits of ActivArmor’s customizable, waterproof, and hygienic casts, and how they’ve reshaped fracture care across hospitals and sports teams globally. Diana also delves into the challenges of bringing a medical device to market, the importance of a strong advisory board, and navigating funding and insurance landscapes. The conversation highlights the impact of ActivArmor on patient care, its adoption by leading medical professionals, and Diana’s advice for other entrepreneurs in the medical device industry.
 
Episode Highlights:
08:00 Challenges and Successes in the Medical Device Industry
10:30 Advisory Board and Expert Support
12:42 Navigating Funding and Compliance
14:55 Insurance and Market Adoption
19:24 Digital Process and Implementation
 
Diana Hall, a Colorado School of Mines Chemical Engineering graduate, has built a career at the intersection of innovation and impact. Inspired by her experiences with her brother in children’s hospitals, Diana founded ActivArmor in 2014 to revolutionize medical casting. Combining her engineering expertise and MBA from Colorado State University, she developed custom 3D-printed, recyclable, and hygienic casts that improve patient mobility and comfort. An FDA-registered product, ActivArmor serves professional athletes, leading orthopedic clinics, and hospitals worldwide. Recognized as Colorado Manufacturing Woman of the Year and one of the most Influential Women in 3D Printing, Diana continues to advance medical technology globally.
 
How to connect with Diana:
Website: <a href="http://www.activarmor.com/">Www.activarmor.com</a>
Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: @activarmor
 
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Diana Hall: Revolutionizing Fracture Care with 3D Printing

In this episode, Colton Pace shares his journey from growing up on a ranch to becoming an asset manager and venture capitalist, and how these experiences led to the creation of Ownwell. The discussion covers the challenges and opportunities in real estate investment, what Ownwell offers in terms of property tax and expense management, and the entrepreneurial journey of building a tech-enabled service during COVID-19. Colton also shares insights on how Ownwell helps homeowners maximize their wealth by providing sophisticated tools typically reserved for the most skilled investors.



Episode Highlights:

02:35 Colton's Entrepreneurial Journey

03:31 The Birth of Ownwell

11:58 How Ownwell Helps Homeowners

17:12 Challenges and Future of Ownwell



Colton Pace is one of Ownwell’s founders and now serves as CEO. In his previous roles as an investor, asset manager, and venture capitalist Colton helped manage billions across several asset classes from venture capital to real estate.



How to connect with Colton:

Website: https://www.ownwell.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/coltonpace/



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In this episode, Colton Pace shares his journey from growing up on a ranch to becoming an asset manager and venture capitalist, and how these experiences led to the creation of Ownwell. The discussion covers the challenges and opportunities in real estate investment, what Ownwell offers in terms of property tax and expense management, and the entrepreneurial journey of building a tech-enabled service during COVID-19. Colton also shares insights on how Ownwell helps homeowners maximize their wealth by providing sophisticated tools typically reserved for the most skilled investors.
 
Episode Highlights:
02:35 Colton's Entrepreneurial Journey
03:31 The Birth of Ownwell
11:58 How Ownwell Helps Homeowners
17:12 Challenges and Future of Ownwell
 
Colton Pace is one of Ownwell’s founders and now serves as CEO. In his previous roles as an investor, asset manager, and venture capitalist Colton helped manage billions across several asset classes from venture capital to real estate.
 
How to connect with Colton:
Website: <a href="https://www.ownwell.com/">https://www.ownwell.com/</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/coltonpace/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/coltonpace/</a>
 
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Colton Pace: Empowering Homeowners with Financial Insights

In this episode, Brian Biro shares his insights on leadership, the importance of controlling controllables, and the significance of being fully present. Discussing his professional journey through different careers, Brian emphasizes that everyone is a leader and highlights the keys to achieving breakthrough results in business and life. Engaging stories of personal growth and overcoming challenges illustrate how humility, energy, and character can drive success.



Episode Highlights:

05:38 The Power of Choice and Overcoming Fear

23:44 The Essence of a Servant Leader

32:21 The Importance of Being Fully Present

34:13 Transformative Power of Presence



Brian Biro is America’s Breakthrough Speaker having delivered 1,900 presentations worldwide over the last 34 years. The author of 16 books including his bestseller, BEYOND SUCCESS, and his brand-new LESSONS FROM THE LEGENDS, Brian has degrees from Stanford University and UCLA, and has appeared on Good Morning America, and CNN. Brian was honored as one of the top 10 interactive speakers in North America, and one of the top 50 Motivational Speakers in the WORLD!



How to connect with Brian:

Website: www.brianbiro.com

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbiro/



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In this episode, Brian Biro shares his insights on leadership, the importance of controlling controllables, and the significance of being fully present. Discussing his professional journey through different careers, Brian emphasizes that everyone is a leader and highlights the keys to achieving breakthrough results in business and life. Engaging stories of personal growth and overcoming challenges illustrate how humility, energy, and character can drive success.
 
Episode Highlights:
05:38 The Power of Choice and Overcoming Fear
23:44 The Essence of a Servant Leader
32:21 The Importance of Being Fully Present
34:13 Transformative Power of Presence
 
Brian Biro is America’s Breakthrough Speaker having delivered 1,900 presentations worldwide over the last 34 years. The author of 16 books including his bestseller, BEYOND SUCCESS, and his brand-new LESSONS FROM THE LEGENDS, Brian has degrees from Stanford University and UCLA, and has appeared on Good Morning America, and CNN. Brian was honored as one of the top 10 interactive speakers in North America, and one of the top 50 Motivational Speakers in the WORLD!
 
How to connect with Brian:
Website: <a href="http://www.brianbiro.com/">www.brianbiro.com</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbiro/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbiro/</a>
 
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Brian Biro: Breakthrough Leadership and the Power of Presence

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In this episode, Kon Apostolopoulos delves into the importance of leadership development, the four drivers of employee engagement—feeling valued, connected, productive, and supported—and how these elements contribute to a thriving workplace and long-term organizational success. Kon also shares insights from his experience as a CEO and founder of Fresh Biz Solutions, emphasizing the need for a new leadership playbook focused on human-centric principles.



Episode Highlights:

04:25 The Importance of Human-Centric Leadership

06:26 Engagement and Productivity in the Workplace

13:34 The Four Drivers of Engagement

19:15 The Power of Connection and Team Building

25:10 The Need for Purposeful Work



Kon Apostolopoulos is an international speaker and best-selling author. His latest book, “The Engagement Blueprint: Building a Culture of Commitment and Performance,” has sparked a movement to create more human workplaces for the benefit of employers and employees.



Drawing on many years of experience as a consultant and award-winning coach, Kon works with business owners and executives to help them ignite the fire in their people without burning them out. The secret is to leverage the four drivers of engagement that will create leaders at all levels of the organization and unlock the true potential of their workforce. As a global thought-leader and trusted partner, he is helping companies build resilience in the face of change, engage their people, and make workplace wellbeing their competitive advantage.



When not working with business leaders, “Coach Kon” gives back to his community by developing young soccer players to grow in confidence, embrace the challenge of healthy competition, and succeed as members of a team. After all, through sports we can teach important life skills!



How to connect with Kon:

Website: https://www.freshbizsolutions.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkon/



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In this episode, Kon Apostolopoulos delves into the importance of leadership development, the four drivers of employee engagement—feeling valued, connected, productive, and supported—and how these elements contribute to a thriving workplace and long-term organizational success. Kon also shares insights from his experience as a CEO and founder of Fresh Biz Solutions, emphasizing the need for a new leadership playbook focused on human-centric principles.
 
Episode Highlights:
04:25 The Importance of Human-Centric Leadership
06:26 Engagement and Productivity in the Workplace
13:34 The Four Drivers of Engagement
19:15 The Power of Connection and Team Building
25:10 The Need for Purposeful Work
 
Kon Apostolopoulos is an international speaker and best-selling author. His latest book, “The Engagement Blueprint: Building a Culture of Commitment and Performance,” has sparked a movement to create more human workplaces for the benefit of employers and employees. 
Drawing on many years of experience as a consultant and award-winning coach, Kon works with business owners and executives to help them ignite the fire in their people without burning them out. The secret is to leverage the four drivers of engagement that will create leaders at all levels of the organization and unlock the true potential of their workforce. As a global thought-leader and trusted partner, he is helping companies build resilience in the face of change, engage their people, and make workplace wellbeing their competitive advantage. 
When not working with business leaders, “Coach Kon” gives back to his community by developing young soccer players to grow in confidence, embrace the challenge of healthy competition, and succeed as members of a team. After all, through sports we can teach important life skills!
 
How to connect with Kon:
Website: <a href="https://www.freshbizsolutions.com/">https://www.freshbizsolutions.com/</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkon/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkon/</a>
 
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