S6E27 Stephen Hinch | Lessons from HP & Disruptive Innovations
S6E27 Stephen Hinch | Lessons from HP & Disruptive Innovations  
Podcast: Being an Engineer
Published On: Fri Jul 04 2025
Description: Send us Fan MailJoin Aaron Moncur as he interviews Stephen Hinch about his remarkable career in innovation, discussing how companies can foster breakthrough technologies, overcome corporate innovation barriers, and create a culture that supports creative thinking.Main Topics:From Engineering to Leadership: Steve's Career JourneyTurning Innovative Ideas into Profitable RealitiesCreating a Culture of InnovationChallenges of Corporate InnovationThe Role of Persistence in Technological BreakthroughsAI's Current Potential in EngineeringAbout the guest: Stephen W. Hinch is a seasoned innovation and high-tech management expert with a career spanning R&D, marketing, and executive leadership at companies like Hewlett-Packard, Agilent Technologies, and TeamLogic IT. An engineer with degrees from Harvey Mudd College and Claremont Graduate University, Steve played a key role in advancing surface mount and fiber optic technologies, earning honors like the IPC President’s Award.He is also a prolific author, with his 2025 book Winning Through Innovation offering practical, team-focused strategies for driving innovation based on real-world leadership experience. Known for blending theory with hands-on practice, Steve now works as a consultant, guiding senior leaders through the challenges of innovation in today’s digital landscape.Links:Stephen Hinch - LinkedInWebsiteAaron Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus