Remote First Innovators

Robert Phelps and Jake Gump

Remote First Innovators Podcast is for leaders scaling companies operating outside the normal office convention. The show breaks down the operational engines, tools, workflows, and decisions that drive distributed work at scale. It’s built for those tackling trust, communication and operations across time zones.Conversations feature founders and operators shaping high output remote organizations. Topics range from async workflows and automation to scaling work from home teams and decision-making. Listeners gain a advantage by learning from those leaders who have been there, and overcome remote-first challenges

  1. Jul 28

    Building a Remote Hard Tech Startup: Leadership, AI, Trust & Medical Innovation | Bill Walker | EP 121

    Can a hard tech startup succeed with a fully remote team? Bill Walker proves that it can. PhD biomedical engineer, five-time founder, inventor with 35+ patents, and Co-Founder of Boundless Science—to discuss what it really takes to build groundbreaking medical technology while leading a distributed workforce. Bill shares the remarkable story behind launching Boundless Science during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a remote-first culture built on trust, and developing a next-generation medical device designed to improve patient outcomes. Along the way, he reveals the leadership principles, hiring philosophy, AI strategies, and company values that have shaped his entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're a startup founder, engineering leader, CTO, entrepreneur, or someone passionate about the future of remote work, this episode delivers practical lessons on innovation, collaboration, and leading high-performing teams. In this episode: What defines a hard tech startup Building and testing hardware with a remote team Leadership lessons from five startup ventures Creating a culture where the best ideas win Founder agreements, trust, and difficult conversations How AI is transforming engineering and research Preventing burnout in high-performance organizations Cybersecurity best practices for remote businesses Stoicism, integrity, and vulnerable leadership The future of medical device innovation and Boundless Science Subscribe to Remote First Innovators for more conversations with founders, executives, and industry experts redefining how modern businesses grow, innovate, and lead in a remote-first world.

    Building a Remote Hard Tech Startup: Leadership, AI, Trust & Medical Innovation | Bill Walker | EP 121

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Remote First Innovators Podcast is for leaders scaling companies operating outside the normal office convention. The show breaks down the operational engines, tools, workflows, and decisions that drive distributed work at scale. It’s built for those tackling trust, communication and operations across time zones.Conversations feature founders and operators shaping high output remote organizations. Topics range from async workflows and automation to scaling work from home teams and decision-making. Listeners gain a advantage by learning from those leaders who have been there, and overcome remote-first challenges