Joe Dustin shares his journey from a computer geek to a significant player in the clinical trials industry. He discusses the differences between corporate and startup environments, emphasizing the importance of embracing chaos in startups. Joe reflects on the challenges he faced, including getting laid off, and offers insights into navigating the current market trends in life sciences. He provides valuable advice for startups, highlighting the need for product-market fit and the importance of reducing risk for potential clients. The conversation concludes with personal insights and thoughts on the future of the industry.

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Podcast Overview

Inclusion Criteria is the clinical research podcast that explores global clinical trials, drug development, and life‑science innovation. Each episode pairs need‑to‑know headlines with candid conversations featuring leaders that work in clinical research everyday, entreprenuers and startup founders, pharmaceutical R&D directors, CRO strategists, patient engagement advocates, and digital health pioneers. From decentralized and hybrid trials to real‑world evidence, diversity in recruitment, GxP compliance, AI‑powered everything, and regulatory shifts, we unpack the trends shaping tomorrow’s therapies.

Whether you’re a clinical operations professional, startup entreprenuer, research nurse, study coordinator, medical monitor, data scientist, CRO intreprenuer or brand‑new CRA, you’ll gain actionable insights, fresh perspectives, and a network of forward‑thinking peers. No sales pitches - just authentic, story‑driven dialogue that spotlights breakthroughs, lessons learned, and the human side of research.

Watch on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Join the conversation that’s advancing clinical research education and innovation — one discussion at a time.