E103: Learn the System Then Change the System | Paul Prusakowski of OPIE Software - a podcast by Collin Austin

Paul Prusakowski was introduced to the world of prosthetics at an early age. A single moment in his life opened his eyes to this new world and he never looked back. He knew he was going to be a prosthesis. As destiny would have it, he ended up at FIU for school where a professor implanted the idea in his head... "bring computer technology into this profession." Hear Paul's incredible journey and let us introduce you to another one of Gainesville's great entrepreneurs that is investing in the success of our community!  



5:30 - Paul's story

12:30 - Did you jump right onto that opportunity? (bringing computer technology into the profession?)

14:00 - The seed was planted... so, where was your mindset at when it came to college classes? We're you into your classes or did you just want to focus on the "idea" that had been planted in you?

17:00 - The entrepreneurial itch begins.

19:21 - What got you to Gainesville?

22:00 - How do you generate the majority of your money?

24:00 - Which came first? The prosthetic side or the software side?

26:42 - Being able to see what's ahead... is this a trait you have always had? Can that be cultivated?

28:40 - Have you started migrating your systems to the cloud and what has that been like?

32:20 - Mike shares our troubles with migrating the cloud.

34:22 - With the prosthetics, is it human only? internal or external?

34:40 - What was it like to see the blade runner compete in the Olympics? What's the process like for creating a functional prosthesis for everyday life versus something that's engineered for competition?

38:52 - How many voices are at the table to create something like that (engineered prosthesis for a high-level competitor) and what's the risk? Are there insurance policies for that?

40:00 - Do you get amped off those relationships... being so invested into the success of those you treat?

41:41 - How do you instill that purpose in your team, especially in those that don't get to see the frontlines of what you do?

43:00 - What mindset do you see more in the people you serve... "hope" or "negativity"?

49:00 - What do you feel Gainesville is missing? Where can we improve?

51:49 - How does one go about finding the right mentor?

54:00 - What would you be doing right now if it weren't this?

56:00 - Do you ever disconnect or are you always engaged?

56:50 - Selfishly, what's your business need from Gainesville?  



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