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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · 7h

This week on #ThinkingKat, you can catch up on everything you missed in October.
That's a rundown on regulatory pathways for devices and pharmaceuticals, plus two Thought Leader interviews - Richard Giersch and Blythe Karow.

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Thinking Kat: October Monthly Roundup

Here are the stories you may have missed this month!

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · 7d

Wait til you get to “conservation of momentum. . . “!

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · 8d

What's new in the #ThinkingKat newsletter this week?

I interview Thought Leader Blythe Karow, an expert in Med Tech and Wearables.

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Thinking Kat meets Thought Leader Blythe Karow

And we discuss some controversial Med Tech topics!

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · 15d

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · 15d

"This week on #ThinkingKat, we get an update on SBIR/STTR grants from Thought Leader Richard Giersch.
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Thinking Kat Meets Thought Leader Rich Giersch

We discuss Mastering your Phase I SBIR Application

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · 22d

This week on #ThinkingKat, we kick off Product Development October with an overview of US pharmaceutical and medical device regulatory pathways.
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What’s Your Regulatory Pathway?

In my first October Product Development article, we look at pharmaceutical and medical device development from a regulatory and strategy perspective. Global harmonization is steadily reshaping the reg...

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · 29d

Here's some great resources: bannedbooksweek.org

Banned Books Week | October 5-11, 2025

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · 29d

#Blusky celeb @georgetakei.bsky.social is the Honorary Chair of Banned Books week! W00t!
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Legendary Actor/Author/Activist George Takei Named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2025 | Banned Books Week

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · 29d

Cover of the Book Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh. The MC Harriet is a girl and she's walking in front of a multistory urban apartment building. The windows of the apartments have cats and people looking out.

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · 29d

Banned Books Week is Oct 5-11. #Booksky Community, what do you plan to do? I'm going to read a banned book for starters!

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · 29d

This week on #ThinkingKat, I share some new ways you can support the community. Check them out!
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New Ways to Support Thinking Kat

Help me keep the newsletter ad-free and dedicated to in-depth analysis, honest opinion, and practical advice tailored to founders and leaders like you.

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · Sep 27

It’s an error measurement problem-check the Star Talk Radio podcast from Sep 22!

KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · Sep 27

Hmm, how could we get this idea started? Who out there in BSKY land knows the publishing biz?

KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · Sep 26

We were built for comfort, not for speed. ;-)

KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · Sep 26

Seems like an opportunity exists for a guerilla UP.

KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · Sep 26

Everyone needs something crazy - I enjoy knitting random objects!

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · Sep 26

This week on #ThinkingKat, we catch up on any articles you may have missed this month.

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Thinking Kat: September Monthly Roundup

Here are the stories you may have missed this month!

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · Sep 19

Looks like they are thinking, "Snooze, you lose - now it's mine!"

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · Sep 19

Mmm, where do we line up?

KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · Sep 19

Is this a fashion commentary, or a person-on-the-couch report? 😆

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · Sep 19

This week on #ThinkingKat, we look at how to create a pitch deck, why it’s a valuable business tool, and where you might use it.

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Your Pitch Deck!

My 3rd September article helps you clarify your message via your slide deck

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · Sep 18

Hospitals across Washington state are being forced to lay off staff, reducing services because of GOP health care cuts.

This is real. And it’s happening because Republicans chose tax cuts for billionaires over health care for our families.

I'm fighting to repeal these cuts.

Seattle Children’s to cut 150 jobs, citing loss of federal funds

The hospital says 154 employees will be laid off and 350 open positions eliminated in November.

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · Sep 12

This week on #ThinkingKat, we take a look at the difference between Leadership and Management.
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Leadership vs. Management

Why Success Depends on Both

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · Sep 8

My #ThinkingKat newsletter from last week shares what CEOs need to know about AI.
If you like this content, please let me know (and share with your friends)!
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What CEOs Need to Know about AI

My first September article answers a top question from CEOs - how should I think about implementing AI/ML in my company?

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KatrinaRogers.bsky.social @krogersconsulting.com · Sep 6

Wow, that took some effort!

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