Innovation Alchemy https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com A podcast dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation.

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: www.wetech-alliance.com

]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:25:16 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Technology 1440 episodic A podcast dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. innovationalchemy innovationalchemy No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6616339/Podcast-thumbnail-2000x20007rszs.png Innovation Alchemy https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com 144 144 E42 | Building Better Ideas: What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Gordie Howe International Bridge E42 | Building Better Ideas: What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Gordie Howe International Bridge https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e42-building-better-ideas-what-entrepreneurs-can-learn-from-the-gordie-howe-international-bridge/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e42-building-better-ideas-what-entrepreneurs-can-learn-from-the-gordie-howe-international-bridge/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:25:16 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/ab7bfd5c-05c4-3a7f-aea2-255849b4fb59 What can entrepreneurs learn from one of North America's largest infrastructure projects? As it turns out, quite a bit.

Building something great starts long before construction begins. It takes a bold vision, collaboration, adaptability and, perhaps most importantly, a willingness to listen.

In this episode of Innovation Alchemy, host Adam Castle sits down with Heather Grondin, Chief Relations Officer of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority to explore the story behind the Gordie Howe International Bridge, from its early planning and community engagement to the challenges and opportunities of bringing a once-in-a-generation project to life.

Along the way, they uncover lessons that extend well beyond infrastructure. How do you turn feedback into meaningful improvements? Why is it important to challenge assumptions before moving forward? And what happens when you involve the people you're building for in shaping the final product?

From community input that helped shape the bridge's multi-use path to navigating the complexities of a massive cross-border undertaking, the conversation offers a reminder that the best ideas aren't developed in isolation. They're shaped by listening, learning and adapting.

Whether you're building a bridge or building a business, the principles of customer discovery, validation and collaboration can make all the difference.

ABOUT THE GORDIE HOWE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE

Named after a Canadian hockey legend who won four Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America and 10th longest in the world. It is also the longest composite steel and concrete bridge deck for any cable-stayed bridge in the world. The innovation of the new crossing is visible through the 216 stay cables that fan out from two 220-metre towers to carry the weight of the bridge deck with no piers in the water. The new crossing connecting Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan features a state-of-the -art Intelligent Transportation System and innovative Breakaway toll discount program, allowing drivers to cross the border quickly and efficiently with exclusive savings.

Learn more about the Gordie Howe International Bridge: https://gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com/ 

 

ABOUT THE OVIN REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT SITE

The Windsor-Essex Regional Technology Development Site (WE RTDS), led by WEtech Alliance, is one of nine Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)-funded hubs in Ontario, designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises developing mobility, automotive, and advanced transportation technologies from early validation through commercialization and market entry.

Learn more: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/RTDS/

ABOUT INNOVATION ALCHEMY

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast from WEtech Alliance exploring the mess, magic, and mastery of innovation through conversations with founders, builders, researchers, and changemakers who are shaping the future of our region and beyond.

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

ABOUT WETECH ALLIANCE

WEtech Alliance is one of seventeen Regional Innovation Centres funded by the Province of Ontario. We are a non-profit organization serving Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, providing entrepreneurs and companies with business services, training, IP and commercialization support, mentorship, and strategic connections to help bring new ideas to market, scale to the next level, and build a dynamic culture and community of innovation.

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell, and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/ CREDITS

Supported by the Government of Ontario Plant Staging: Plantscape Video & Audio Production: Clear Rock Studio

#Entrepreneurship #GordieHoweBridge #CustomerDiscovery

]]> What can entrepreneurs learn from one of North America's largest infrastructure projects? As it turns out, quite a bit.

Building something great starts long before construction begins. It takes a bold vision, collaboration, adaptability and, perhaps most importantly, a willingness to listen.

In this episode of Innovation Alchemy, host Adam Castle sits down with Heather Grondin, Chief Relations Officer of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority to explore the story behind the Gordie Howe International Bridge, from its early planning and community engagement to the challenges and opportunities of bringing a once-in-a-generation project to life.

Along the way, they uncover lessons that extend well beyond infrastructure. How do you turn feedback into meaningful improvements? Why is it important to challenge assumptions before moving forward? And what happens when you involve the people you're building for in shaping the final product?

From community input that helped shape the bridge's multi-use path to navigating the complexities of a massive cross-border undertaking, the conversation offers a reminder that the best ideas aren't developed in isolation. They're shaped by listening, learning and adapting.

Whether you're building a bridge or building a business, the principles of customer discovery, validation and collaboration can make all the difference.


ABOUT THE GORDIE HOWE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE

Named after a Canadian hockey legend who won four Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America and 10th longest in the world. It is also the longest composite steel and concrete bridge deck for any cable-stayed bridge in the world. The innovation of the new crossing is visible through the 216 stay cables that fan out from two 220-metre towers to carry the weight of the bridge deck with no piers in the water. The new crossing connecting Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan features a state-of-the -art Intelligent Transportation System and innovative Breakaway toll discount program, allowing drivers to cross the border quickly and efficiently with exclusive savings.

Learn more about the Gordie Howe International Bridge:
https://gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com/ 

 

ABOUT THE OVIN REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT SITE

The Windsor-Essex Regional Technology Development Site (WE RTDS), led by WEtech Alliance, is one of nine Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)-funded hubs in Ontario, designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises developing mobility, automotive, and advanced transportation technologies from early validation through commercialization and market entry.

Learn more: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/RTDS/


ABOUT INNOVATION ALCHEMY

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast from WEtech Alliance exploring the mess, magic, and mastery of innovation through conversations with founders, builders, researchers, and changemakers who are shaping the future of our region and beyond.

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast:
https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/


ABOUT WETECH ALLIANCE

WEtech Alliance is one of seventeen Regional Innovation Centres funded by the Province of Ontario. We are a non-profit organization serving Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, providing entrepreneurs and companies with business services, training, IP and commercialization support, mentorship, and strategic connections to help bring new ideas to market, scale to the next level, and build a dynamic culture and community of innovation.

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell, and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

CREDITS

Supported by the Government of Ontario
Plant Staging: Plantscape
Video & Audio Production: Clear Rock Studio

#Entrepreneurship #GordieHoweBridge #CustomerDiscovery

]]> innovationalchemy false No 2478 66 full E41 | From Founder to Leader: Navigating the Next Stage of Growth E41 | From Founder to Leader: Navigating the Next Stage of Growth https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e41-from-founder-to-leader-navigating-the-next-stage-of-growth/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e41-from-founder-to-leader-navigating-the-next-stage-of-growth/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:31:39 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/873ad4d5-0453-3bce-81de-6899d4fa1a43 What happens after the startup phase, when building the product is no longer enough?

In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast, host Adam Castle sits down with Aisling Douglas, Chair of the WEtech Alliance Board and an experienced startup operator, to explore one of the most challenging transitions every founder faces: evolving from building a product to building a company.

Drawing on years of experience helping high-growth technology companies scale, Aisling shares what separates founders who successfully navigate growth from those who struggle to let go. Together, Adam and Aisling unpack the often overlooked role of operations, discussing how great operators create the conditions for innovation by building systems, strengthening communication, and enabling teams to thrive without sacrificing the entrepreneurial spirit that sparked the company in the first place.

The conversation explores the evolving relationship between founders and operators, why culture should be protected through guardrails instead of rigid rules, and how scaling a business requires balancing process with flexibility. Aisling also shares practical advice on hiring, fundraising, organizational design, and why every startup eventually reaches an inflection point where leadership must evolve alongside the business.

Whether you're a founder, startup operator, executive, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable insights into the invisible work that transforms promising startups into resilient, scalable companies.

🎙️ In this episode: • Why founders must transition from doing the work to leading the business • The critical role operations plays in scaling high-growth companies • Building systems without creating bureaucracy • Why culture is protected through guardrails, not rulebooks • Hiring, delegation, and developing leadership teams • Common mistakes founders make as companies grow • Practical advice for navigating fundraising and scaling sustainably • Why great operators create the conditions for innovation

About Aisling Douglas

Aisling Douglas is Chair of the WEtech Alliance Board and an experienced startup operator who has helped scaling technology companies navigate growth from early-stage startups to mature organizations. Passionate about operational excellence, leadership, and organizational design, she works alongside founders and executive teams to build the systems, processes, and cultures that enable sustainable growth.

Connect with Aisling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aislingdouglas/ 

Learn more about Ask a Chief of Staff: https://askachiefofstaff.com/

About Innovation Alchemy

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast from WEtech Alliance exploring the mess, magic, and mastery of innovation through conversations with founders, builders, researchers, and changemakers who are shaping the future of our region and beyond.

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

About WEtech Alliance

WEtech Alliance is one of seventeen Regional Innovation Centres funded by the Province of Ontario. We are a non-profit organization serving Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, providing entrepreneurs and companies with business services, training, IP and commercialization support, mentorship, and strategic connections to help bring new ideas to market, scale to the next level, and build a dynamic culture and community of innovation.

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell, and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#StartupGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #StartupLeadership #Operations #ScaleUp #Innovation #Founders #ChiefOfStaff #BusinessGrowth #WEtechAlliance #WindsorEssex #ChathamKent #InnovationAlchemy

]]> What happens after the startup phase, when building the product is no longer enough?

In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast, host Adam Castle sits down with Aisling Douglas, Chair of the WEtech Alliance Board and an experienced startup operator, to explore one of the most challenging transitions every founder faces: evolving from building a product to building a company.

Drawing on years of experience helping high-growth technology companies scale, Aisling shares what separates founders who successfully navigate growth from those who struggle to let go. Together, Adam and Aisling unpack the often overlooked role of operations, discussing how great operators create the conditions for innovation by building systems, strengthening communication, and enabling teams to thrive without sacrificing the entrepreneurial spirit that sparked the company in the first place.

The conversation explores the evolving relationship between founders and operators, why culture should be protected through guardrails instead of rigid rules, and how scaling a business requires balancing process with flexibility. Aisling also shares practical advice on hiring, fundraising, organizational design, and why every startup eventually reaches an inflection point where leadership must evolve alongside the business.

Whether you're a founder, startup operator, executive, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable insights into the invisible work that transforms promising startups into resilient, scalable companies.

🎙️ In this episode:
• Why founders must transition from doing the work to leading the business
• The critical role operations plays in scaling high-growth companies
• Building systems without creating bureaucracy
• Why culture is protected through guardrails, not rulebooks
• Hiring, delegation, and developing leadership teams
• Common mistakes founders make as companies grow
• Practical advice for navigating fundraising and scaling sustainably
• Why great operators create the conditions for innovation


About Aisling Douglas

Aisling Douglas is Chair of the WEtech Alliance Board and an experienced startup operator who has helped scaling technology companies navigate growth from early-stage startups to mature organizations. Passionate about operational excellence, leadership, and organizational design, she works alongside founders and executive teams to build the systems, processes, and cultures that enable sustainable growth.

Connect with Aisling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aislingdouglas/ 

Learn more about Ask a Chief of Staff: https://askachiefofstaff.com/


About Innovation Alchemy

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast from WEtech Alliance exploring the mess, magic, and mastery of innovation through conversations with founders, builders, researchers, and changemakers who are shaping the future of our region and beyond.

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast:
https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/


About WEtech Alliance

WEtech Alliance is one of seventeen Regional Innovation Centres funded by the Province of Ontario. We are a non-profit organization serving Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, providing entrepreneurs and companies with business services, training, IP and commercialization support, mentorship, and strategic connections to help bring new ideas to market, scale to the next level, and build a dynamic culture and community of innovation.

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell, and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#StartupGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #StartupLeadership #Operations #ScaleUp #Innovation #Founders #ChiefOfStaff #BusinessGrowth #WEtechAlliance #WindsorEssex #ChathamKent #InnovationAlchemy

]]> innovationalchemy false No 3960 65 full E40 | Creating the Conditions: Building an Innovation Ecosystem E40 | Creating the Conditions: Building an Innovation Ecosystem https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e40-creating-the-conditions-building-an-innovation-ecosystem/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e40-creating-the-conditions-building-an-innovation-ecosystem/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:58:25 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/dbf6ca3e-f1a9-3110-af38-9d1e0f8475c5 What does it take to create the conditions where innovation can truly thrive?

For this special milestone 40th episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast, original co-host Adam Frye returns to join Adam Castle for a conversation about the people, partnerships, and purpose behind building a thriving innovation ecosystem.

Drawing on years of conversations with founders, investors, researchers, and changemakers, "the Adams" reflect on the lessons that have shaped Innovation Alchemy and the evolution of our region's entrepreneurial community. Together, they explore why innovation doesn't happen in isolation, why meaningful connections matter, and how creating the right conditions can help ideas take root, businesses grow, and communities prosper.

From fostering entrepreneurial talent and embracing serendipitous collisions to playing the long game of ecosystem building, this episode is a thoughtful look at what it really takes to create lasting impact. It's a conversation about leadership, collaboration, resilience, and the shared responsibility of building what's next.

🎙️ In this episode: • Celebrating 40 episodes with the return of original co-host Adam Fry • Why innovation ecosystems are built, not born • The importance of relationships, trust, and community • Lessons learned from conversations with founders and innovators • Creating opportunities for collaboration and unexpected connections • Why playing the long game leads to lasting impact • Looking ahead to the future of innovation in Windsor-Essex and beyond

Whether you're an entrepreneur, community builder, business leader, or simply passionate about innovation, this episode offers valuable insights into the invisible ingredients that help great ideas become great companies and vibrant communities.

About Innovation Alchemy

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast from WEtech Alliance exploring the mess, magic, and mastery of innovation through conversations with founders, builders, researchers, and changemakers who are shaping the future of our region and beyond.

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts

About WEtech Alliance

WEtech Alliance is one of seventeen Regional Innovation Centres funded by the Province of Ontario. We are a non-profit organization serving Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, providing entrepreneurs and companies with business services, training, IP and commercialization support, mentorship, and strategic connections to help bring new ideas to market, scale their businesses, and strengthen our region's culture of innovation.

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell, and scale: www.wetech-alliance.com

#Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #InnovationAlchemy #Podcast #InnovationEcosystem #StartupCommunity #Founders #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityBuilding #WindsorEssex #ChathamKent #WEtechAlliance #YQG #CKont

]]> What does it take to create the conditions where innovation can truly thrive?

For this special milestone 40th episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast, original co-host Adam Frye returns to join Adam Castle for a conversation about the people, partnerships, and purpose behind building a thriving innovation ecosystem.

Drawing on years of conversations with founders, investors, researchers, and changemakers, "the Adams" reflect on the lessons that have shaped Innovation Alchemy and the evolution of our region's entrepreneurial community. Together, they explore why innovation doesn't happen in isolation, why meaningful connections matter, and how creating the right conditions can help ideas take root, businesses grow, and communities prosper.

From fostering entrepreneurial talent and embracing serendipitous collisions to playing the long game of ecosystem building, this episode is a thoughtful look at what it really takes to create lasting impact. It's a conversation about leadership, collaboration, resilience, and the shared responsibility of building what's next.

🎙️ In this episode:
• Celebrating 40 episodes with the return of original co-host Adam Fry
• Why innovation ecosystems are built, not born
• The importance of relationships, trust, and community
• Lessons learned from conversations with founders and innovators
• Creating opportunities for collaboration and unexpected connections
• Why playing the long game leads to lasting impact
• Looking ahead to the future of innovation in Windsor-Essex and beyond

Whether you're an entrepreneur, community builder, business leader, or simply passionate about innovation, this episode offers valuable insights into the invisible ingredients that help great ideas become great companies and vibrant communities.


About Innovation Alchemy

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast from WEtech Alliance exploring the mess, magic, and mastery of innovation through conversations with founders, builders, researchers, and changemakers who are shaping the future of our region and beyond.

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast:
www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts


About WEtech Alliance

WEtech Alliance is one of seventeen Regional Innovation Centres funded by the Province of Ontario. We are a non-profit organization serving Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, providing entrepreneurs and companies with business services, training, IP and commercialization support, mentorship, and strategic connections to help bring new ideas to market, scale their businesses, and strengthen our region's culture of innovation.

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell, and scale: www.wetech-alliance.com


#Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #InnovationAlchemy #Podcast #InnovationEcosystem #StartupCommunity #Founders #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityBuilding #WindsorEssex #ChathamKent #WEtechAlliance #YQG #CKont

]]> innovationalchemy false No 2825 64 full E39 | Written in Our DNA: Personalized Medicine Through Genetic Insights E39 | Written in Our DNA: Personalized Medicine Through Genetic Insights https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e39-the-blueprint-within-how-genetic-insights-can-unlock-personalized-medicine/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e39-the-blueprint-within-how-genetic-insights-can-unlock-personalized-medicine/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:47:02 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/f5a2832d-7c63-35cd-8633-e03a31723614 What if your DNA could help determine which medications work best for you?

In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast, host Adam Castle sits down with Dr. Govindaraja (Raj) Atikukke, CEO and Founder of One Tenacity, to explore the rapidly evolving world of personalized medicine and genomics.

From his early fascination with how a single cell develops into a human being, to building a CAP-accredited genomics laboratory in Windsor-Essex, Dr. Raj shares the 13-year journey behind turning cutting-edge science into real-world healthcare solutions.

The conversation explores how genomic testing is transforming the way we understand disease, why medication responses vary from person to person, and how pharmacogenomics could help patients and physicians make more informed treatment decisions by unlocking the original data centre - our DNA. Dr. Raj also discusses the future of cancer genomics, the commercialization challenges faced by science-based startups, and why Windsor-Essex has been the ideal place to build a globally competitive biotechnology company.

Whether you're interested in healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship, biotechnology, or the future of medicine, this episode offers a fascinating look at how DNA is shaping the next generation of personalized care. 🎙️ In this episode: • The science behind genomics and personalized medicine • How pharmacogenomic testing can improve medication outcomes • Building a biotech company from Windsor-Essex • The challenges of commercializing scientific innovation • Why cancer is increasingly understood as a genomic disease • The future of precision medicine and targeted therapies • Lessons learned from 13 years of persistence and entrepreneurship Learn more about One Tenacity: https://www.onetenacity.com/ Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/  #InnovationAlchemy #Podcast #Technology #Innovation #YQG #CKont #Genomics #PersonalizedMedicine #PrecisionMedicine #Biotechnology #HealthcareInnovation #Entrepreneurship  #CancerResearch #Pharmacogenomics #WEtechAlliance #WindsorEssex #InnovationPodcast

]]> What if your DNA could help determine which medications work best for you?

In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast, host Adam Castle sits down with Dr. Govindaraja (Raj) Atikukke, CEO and Founder of One Tenacity, to explore the rapidly evolving world of personalized medicine and genomics.

From his early fascination with how a single cell develops into a human being, to building a CAP-accredited genomics laboratory in Windsor-Essex, Dr. Raj shares the 13-year journey behind turning cutting-edge science into real-world healthcare solutions.

The conversation explores how genomic testing is transforming the way we understand disease, why medication responses vary from person to person, and how pharmacogenomics could help patients and physicians make more informed treatment decisions by unlocking the original data centre - our DNA.

Dr. Raj also discusses the future of cancer genomics, the commercialization challenges faced by science-based startups, and why Windsor-Essex has been the ideal place to build a globally competitive biotechnology company.

Whether you're interested in healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship, biotechnology, or the future of medicine, this episode offers a fascinating look at how DNA is shaping the next generation of personalized care.

🎙️ In this episode:
• The science behind genomics and personalized medicine
• How pharmacogenomic testing can improve medication outcomes
• Building a biotech company from Windsor-Essex
• The challenges of commercializing scientific innovation
• Why cancer is increasingly understood as a genomic disease
• The future of precision medicine and targeted therapies
• Lessons learned from 13 years of persistence and entrepreneurship

Learn more about One Tenacity: https://www.onetenacity.com/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/ 

#InnovationAlchemy #Podcast #Technology #Innovation #YQG #CKont #Genomics #PersonalizedMedicine #PrecisionMedicine #Biotechnology #HealthcareInnovation #Entrepreneurship  #CancerResearch #Pharmacogenomics #WEtechAlliance #WindsorEssex #InnovationPodcast

]]> innovationalchemy false No 3125 63 full E38 | Patent Pending: From Academic Discovery to Real-World Commercialization E38 | Patent Pending: From Academic Discovery to Real-World Commercialization https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e38-patent-pending-from-academic-discovery-to-real-world-commercialization/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e38-patent-pending-from-academic-discovery-to-real-world-commercialization/#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 10:44:01 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/f8643691-211d-30d2-9e37-fb45a6ecd067 In this episode of Innovation Alchemy, host Adam Castle sits down with Paul Brereton, Business Development and Commercialization Office from the University of Windsor, and researcher-entrepreneur Nick Vukotic, Assistant Professor and Industrial Research Chair at the University of Windsor, and Founder of Solid4m, to explore the messy reality of turning groundbreaking research into real-world innovation.

From intellectual property and commercialization to startup strategy and technology readiness, the conversation dives into what it actually takes to move ideas beyond the lab and into the market. Nick and Paul share candid insights about the nonlinear journey of entrepreneurship, the challenges researchers face when building companies, and the importance of balancing academic discovery with business execution.

Whether you're a founder, researcher, student, or innovation enthusiast, this episode offers an honest look at the complexities of commercialization and the people working to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast by WEtech Alliance, dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Learn more: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/ 

Learn more about research & innovation at University of Windsor: https://www.uwindsor.ca/research/

Learn more about Solid4m: https://www.solid4m.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #commercialization #research

]]> In this episode of Innovation Alchemy, host Adam Castle sits down with Paul Brereton, Business Development and Commercialization Office from the University of Windsor, and researcher-entrepreneur Nick Vukotic, Assistant Professor and Industrial Research Chair at the University of Windsor, and Founder of Solid4m, to explore the messy reality of turning groundbreaking research into real-world innovation.

From intellectual property and commercialization to startup strategy and technology readiness, the conversation dives into what it actually takes to move ideas beyond the lab and into the market. Nick and Paul share candid insights about the nonlinear journey of entrepreneurship, the challenges researchers face when building companies, and the importance of balancing academic discovery with business execution.

Whether you're a founder, researcher, student, or innovation enthusiast, this episode offers an honest look at the complexities of commercialization and the people working to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast by WEtech Alliance, dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Learn more: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/ 

Learn more about research & innovation at University of Windsor: https://www.uwindsor.ca/research/

Learn more about Solid4m: https://www.solid4m.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #commercialization #research

]]> innovationalchemy false No 1974 62 full E37 | Accessible By Design: Making Inclusion Your Competitive Advantage E37 | Accessible By Design: Making Inclusion Your Competitive Advantage https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e37-accessible-by-design-making-inclusion-your-competitive-advantage/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e37-accessible-by-design-making-inclusion-your-competitive-advantage/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:53:15 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/76598439-aab5-3dc6-a7df-5bf6adb1bf25 Accessibility isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a catalyst for better innovation.

In this episode of Innovation Alchemy, we dive into what accessibility really means, why it matters more than ever, and how entrepreneurs can start making meaningful changes today.

Adam Castle is joined by co-host John-Marc Vachon, WEtech Alliance's Director of Marketing & Events; and accessibility experts and digital leaders David Best of BEST Consulting, and Jason Pomerleau of Elev8 Web Studio, for a conversation that moves beyond definitions and compliance to explore the real-world impact of inclusive design.

From rethinking user experiences to uncovering missed market opportunities, this episode breaks down how accessibility can strengthen your product, expand your reach, and future-proof your business. Most importantly, we share practical, actionable steps you can take right now—no matter your stage—to begin building more inclusive offerings.

Whether you're a founder, product builder, or marketer, this episode will challenge how you think about innovation, and who it's really for.

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast by WEtech Alliance, dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Learn more: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/ 

Learn more about BEST Consulting: https://www.bestaccessibility.consulting/

Learn more about Elev8 Web Studio: https://www.elev8webstudio.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #Accessibility #Inclusion

]]> Accessibility isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a catalyst for better innovation.

In this episode of Innovation Alchemy, we dive into what accessibility really means, why it matters more than ever, and how entrepreneurs can start making meaningful changes today.

Adam Castle is joined by co-host John-Marc Vachon, WEtech Alliance's Director of Marketing & Events; and accessibility experts and digital leaders David Best of BEST Consulting, and Jason Pomerleau of Elev8 Web Studio, for a conversation that moves beyond definitions and compliance to explore the real-world impact of inclusive design.

From rethinking user experiences to uncovering missed market opportunities, this episode breaks down how accessibility can strengthen your product, expand your reach, and future-proof your business. Most importantly, we share practical, actionable steps you can take right now—no matter your stage—to begin building more inclusive offerings.

Whether you're a founder, product builder, or marketer, this episode will challenge how you think about innovation, and who it's really for.

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast by WEtech Alliance, dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Learn more: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/ 

Learn more about BEST Consulting: https://www.bestaccessibility.consulting/

Learn more about Elev8 Web Studio: https://www.elev8webstudio.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #Accessibility #Inclusion

]]> innovationalchemy false No 3507 61 full E36 | ScalingUP with Transit Rewards E36 | ScalingUP with Transit Rewards https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e36-scalingup-with-transit-rewards/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e36-scalingup-with-transit-rewards/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:28:39 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/9fe6ea98-731c-3183-b41b-12e1912255d9 In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Josipa Petrunic from Transit Rewards.

Transit Rewards is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

TransitRewards.ca is an innovative digital platform that helps public transit agencies and their rider communities turn everyday commuting into real value. By rewarding frequent riders with points, discounts, and local offers, TransitRewards.ca strengthens rider loyalty, increases engagement, and encourages more people to choose sustainable, low-carbon mobility — all while helping transit systems boost ridership and deepen connections with their communities. The company is closely aligned with cutting-edge work in zero-emissions transit technologies, electrification, hydrogen fuel cell systems, autonomous shuttle deployment and broader clean transportation and mobility innovation.

Learn more about Transit Rewards: https://transitrewards.ca/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #Transit

]]> In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Josipa Petrunic from Transit Rewards.

Transit Rewards is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

TransitRewards.ca is an innovative digital platform that helps public transit agencies and their rider communities turn everyday commuting into real value. By rewarding frequent riders with points, discounts, and local offers, TransitRewards.ca strengthens rider loyalty, increases engagement, and encourages more people to choose sustainable, low-carbon mobility — all while helping transit systems boost ridership and deepen connections with their communities. The company is closely aligned with cutting-edge work in zero-emissions transit technologies, electrification, hydrogen fuel cell systems, autonomous shuttle deployment and broader clean transportation and mobility innovation.

Learn more about Transit Rewards: https://transitrewards.ca/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #Transit

]]> innovationalchemy false No 1069 60 full E35 | ScalingUP with Chocovate Labs E35 | ScalingUP with Chocovate Labs https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e35-scalingup-with-chocovate-labs/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e35-scalingup-with-chocovate-labs/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:23:50 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/7a68538f-11f2-3408-b55a-2d3619d2f6bc In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Brittany Charlton from Chocovate Labs.

Chocovate Labs is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Chocovate Labs is pioneering the world’s first scalable, cocoa-free chocolate alternative, an innovative, plant-based ingredient that looks, melts, and tastes just like traditional chocolate without the ethical, environmental, or supply chain challenges tied to cocoa. Positioned as a B2B ingredient platform, Chocovate Labs sells in bulk to food manufacturers, bakeries, and foodservice operators.

Learn more about Chocovate Labs: https://www.chocovatelabs.com/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #FoodTech

]]> In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Brittany Charlton from Chocovate Labs.

Chocovate Labs is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Chocovate Labs is pioneering the world’s first scalable, cocoa-free chocolate alternative, an innovative, plant-based ingredient that looks, melts, and tastes just like traditional chocolate without the ethical, environmental, or supply chain challenges tied to cocoa. Positioned as a B2B ingredient platform, Chocovate Labs sells in bulk to food manufacturers, bakeries, and foodservice operators.

Learn more about Chocovate Labs: https://www.chocovatelabs.com/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #FoodTech

]]> innovationalchemy false No 660 59 full E34 | ScalingUP with Stratus Plastics E34 | ScalingUP with Stratus Plastics https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e34-scalingup-with-stratus-plastics/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e34-scalingup-with-stratus-plastics/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:35:02 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/c5bfc579-5c17-3d81-b38f-14cea4adc4d1 In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Colby Wu from Stratus Plastics.

Stratus Plastics is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

ThermaRoot, developed by Stratus Plastics International’s agri division, StratusAgro, is an innovative root-zone heating and cooling technology designed for commercial greenhouses. By delivering precise climate control directly to the plant’s root system, ThermaRoot helps growers reduce energy costs, improve yields, and protect crops from extreme weather. With successful pilot trials in Ontario’s greenhouse cluster and collaborations with leading research institutions and technology partners, ThermaRoot is redefining sustainable climate control for high-value crops.

Learn more about StratusAgro: https://www.stratusagro.com/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/PODCASTS/

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #Agritech

]]> In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Colby Wu from Stratus Plastics.

Stratus Plastics is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

ThermaRoot, developed by Stratus Plastics International’s agri division, StratusAgro, is an innovative root-zone heating and cooling technology designed for commercial greenhouses. By delivering precise climate control directly to the plant’s root system, ThermaRoot helps growers reduce energy costs, improve yields, and protect crops from extreme weather. With successful pilot trials in Ontario’s greenhouse cluster and collaborations with leading research institutions and technology partners, ThermaRoot is redefining sustainable climate control for high-value crops.

Learn more about StratusAgro: https://www.stratusagro.com/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/PODCASTS/

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #Agritech

]]> innovationalchemy false No 1214 58 full E33 | ScalingUP with Adopli AI E33 | ScalingUP with Adopli AI https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e33-scalingup-with-adopli-ai/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e33-scalingup-with-adopli-ai/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:19:48 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/7be97b1f-0321-3b32-860b-1f71aa2c33a9 In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Ranem Ghalion and Abdulkafi Ghalion from Adopli AI.

Adopli AI is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Adopli AI transforms how businesses handle customer interactions through intelligent automation that drives real growth. Their multilingual AI agents seamlessly manage email, chat, and voice communications—from initial inquiries to follow-ups and appointment scheduling. Built specifically for growing small-to-mid-sized businesses, they eliminate operational bottlenecks that consume valuable time and resources. Through their blend of strategic automation and personalized multilingual support, they enable businesses to scale efficiently while reducing costs and maintaining exceptional customer experiences at every touchpoint.

Learn more about Adopli AI: https://adopliai.com/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ 

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #AI

]]> In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Ranem Ghalion and Abdulkafi Ghalion from Adopli AI.

Adopli AI is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Adopli AI transforms how businesses handle customer interactions through intelligent automation that drives real growth. Their multilingual AI agents seamlessly manage email, chat, and voice communications—from initial inquiries to follow-ups and appointment scheduling. Built specifically for growing small-to-mid-sized businesses, they eliminate operational bottlenecks that consume valuable time and resources. Through their blend of strategic automation and personalized multilingual support, they enable businesses to scale efficiently while reducing costs and maintaining exceptional customer experiences at every touchpoint.

Learn more about Adopli AI: https://adopliai.com/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ 

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #AI

]]> innovationalchemy false No 881 57 full E32 | ScalingUP with Quotograph E32 | ScalingUP with Quotograph https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e32-scalingup-with-quotograph/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e32-scalingup-with-quotograph/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:46:01 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/1c00e1d7-a1a7-369e-b6f1-9b3ccaf2fe05 In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Taj Brah from Quotograph.

Quotograph is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Quotograph is a construction technology company transforming how general contractors manage progress tracking, safety reporting, and permitting. With their construction analysis technology, contractors simply upload site videos of their construction sites to receive detailed reports highlighting project progress, risks, and actionable insights, or upload floorplans to generate digital measurements and automated takeoffs. By reducing the need for frequent on-site visits, eliminating manual reporting, and preventing blueprints from being printed, Quotograph helps contractors save valuable time, lower costs, and achieve meaningful CO2 reductions across projects.

Learn more about Quotograph: https://www.quotograph.io/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ 

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

]]> In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Taj Brah from Quotograph.

Quotograph is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Quotograph is a construction technology company transforming how general contractors manage progress tracking, safety reporting, and permitting. With their construction analysis technology, contractors simply upload site videos of their construction sites to receive detailed reports highlighting project progress, risks, and actionable insights, or upload floorplans to generate digital measurements and automated takeoffs. By reducing the need for frequent on-site visits, eliminating manual reporting, and preventing blueprints from being printed, Quotograph helps contractors save valuable time, lower costs, and achieve meaningful CO2 reductions across projects.

Learn more about Quotograph: https://www.quotograph.io/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ 

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

]]> innovationalchemy false No 757 56 full E31 | ScalingUP with Storefront Stays E31 | ScalingUP with Storefront Stays https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e31-scalingup-with-storefront-stays/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e31-scalingup-with-storefront-stays/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:48:22 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/ac69f3e8-13e7-3541-b6e5-781bc4562d76 In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Julie Edwards and Kyla Bardwell from Storefront Stays.

Storefront Stays is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Storefront Stays is a platform designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners grow through flexible, low-risk connections. By linking storefront owners with makers, artists, and entrepreneurs, they make it simple to share space, showcase products, and create collaborations that drive revenue and visibility. This also breathes new life into a challenge many Canadian communities face – vacant storefronts that could otherwise be opportunities. Empty spaces aren’t just idle real estate; they’re missed chances for local economies. When activated by small businesses testing ideas and building momentum, they transform into vibrant hubs of community life.

Learn more about Storefront Stays: https://storefrontstays.ca/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ 

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

]]> In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Julie Edwards and Kyla Bardwell from Storefront Stays.

Storefront Stays is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Storefront Stays is a platform designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners grow through flexible, low-risk connections. By linking storefront owners with makers, artists, and entrepreneurs, they make it simple to share space, showcase products, and create collaborations that drive revenue and visibility. This also breathes new life into a challenge many Canadian communities face – vacant storefronts that could otherwise be opportunities. Empty spaces aren’t just idle real estate; they’re missed chances for local economies. When activated by small businesses testing ideas and building momentum, they transform into vibrant hubs of community life.

Learn more about Storefront Stays: https://storefrontstays.ca/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ 

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

]]> innovationalchemy false No 989 55 full E30 | ScalingUP with Decades Developments E30 | ScalingUP with Decades Developments https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e30-scalingup-with-decades-developments/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e30-scalingup-with-decades-developments/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:20:28 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/9213163c-287d-3bea-8382-a04d29f918c6 In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Tony Gale from Decades Developments.

Decades Developments is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Decades Developments' MyProjectWorld revolutionizes industrial project management with the Project Wheel, an AI-driven execution and cost management framework tackling the $12T construction industry’s chronic delays and overruns. The Canadian-based company converts estimates into precise, schedule-driven tasks using proven project intelligence. Project Wheel’s proprietary AI delivers real-time optimization, what-if planning, and unmatched procurement intelligence with AI enhanced Canada Buys API integration and 30+ industrial apps.

Learn more about MyProjectWorld: https://myprojectworld.ca/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

]]> In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Tony Gale from Decades Developments.

Decades Developments is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Decades Developments' MyProjectWorld revolutionizes industrial project management with the Project Wheel, an AI-driven execution and cost management framework tackling the $12T construction industry’s chronic delays and overruns. The Canadian-based company converts estimates into precise, schedule-driven tasks using proven project intelligence. Project Wheel’s proprietary AI delivers real-time optimization, what-if planning, and unmatched procurement intelligence with AI enhanced Canada Buys API integration and 30+ industrial apps.

Learn more about MyProjectWorld: https://myprojectworld.ca/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

#Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

]]> innovationalchemy false No 1012 54 full E29 | ScalingUP with JSB Innovations E29 | ScalingUP with JSB Innovations https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/scalingup-with-jsb-innovations/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/scalingup-with-jsb-innovations/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:29:59 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/94cb5a96-bf64-3950-9856-f19a8b19b353 In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Bhwaya and Lina Rose from JSB Innovations.

JSB Innovations is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

JSB Innovations specializes in AI-powered smart wearable sensors designed to deliver clinical-grade data and actionable insights into patient health. Their patented technologies combine advanced materials with artificial intelligence to create comfortable, non-invasive, and scalable solutions for monitoring a range of health conditions, including sleep disorders. Beyond sleep medicine, their platform technology can be adapted to monitor additional respiratory, cardiovascular, and metabolic conditions, offering broad potential to transform remote patient care and expand access to preventative healthcare worldwide.

 

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ 

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

]]> In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Bhwaya and Lina Rose from JSB Innovations.

JSB Innovations is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

JSB Innovations specializes in AI-powered smart wearable sensors designed to deliver clinical-grade data and actionable insights into patient health. Their patented technologies combine advanced materials with artificial intelligence to create comfortable, non-invasive, and scalable solutions for monitoring a range of health conditions, including sleep disorders. Beyond sleep medicine, their platform technology can be adapted to monitor additional respiratory, cardiovascular, and metabolic conditions, offering broad potential to transform remote patient care and expand access to preventative healthcare worldwide.

 

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ 

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

]]> innovationalchemy false No 722 53 full E28 | ScalingUP with USpeak E28 | ScalingUP with USpeak https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/scalingup-with-uspeak/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/scalingup-with-uspeak/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:59:12 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e4541d4f-b86d-3da4-9fa5-278e259fcb33 In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Shayan Shaygani from USpeak.

USpeak is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

USpeak is a cross-platform mobile app that solves the biggest hurdle for high-stakes English exam candidates: the speaking test. They instantly connect learners from around the world for live video and audio practice, providing exam-specific topics and a safe environment to build real confidence. After launching in August, their community grew to over 5,000 users in the first week, proving a massive market need for a dedicated, specialized practice tool.

Learn more about USpeak: https://uspeak.io/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ 

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

]]> In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Shayan Shaygani from USpeak.

USpeak is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

USpeak is a cross-platform mobile app that solves the biggest hurdle for high-stakes English exam candidates: the speaking test. They instantly connect learners from around the world for live video and audio practice, providing exam-specific topics and a safe environment to build real confidence. After launching in August, their community grew to over 5,000 users in the first week, proving a massive market need for a dedicated, specialized practice tool.

Learn more about USpeak: https://uspeak.io/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ 

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

]]> innovationalchemy false No 504 52 full E27 | ScalingUP with Estare E27 | ScalingUP with Estare https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e27-scalingup-with-estare/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e27-scalingup-with-estare/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:39:17 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/045ee7d4-6add-3e7d-a635-8e3699c4684d In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Vedagya Bakshi and Jay Astik from Estare.

Estare is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Estare is a Canadian advanced materials company redefining how packaging and manufacturing are done. Through its flagship product, PackSeries+, Estare delivers high-performance fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) solutions that are lightweight, durable, and environmentally responsible. Designed to replace traditional materials like metal and plastic, PackSeries+ empowers manufacturers to reduce waste, lower emissions, and improve efficiency—without compromising strength or scalability. With a growing footprint across North America and a commitment to Sustainable Capitalism, Estare is building the future of industrial design, one smart material at a time.

Learn more about Estare: https://www.estare.co/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ 

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

]]> In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Vedagya Bakshi and Jay Astik from Estare.

Estare is one of 10 companies in Cohort 9 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Communitech, the government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Estare is a Canadian advanced materials company redefining how packaging and manufacturing are done. Through its flagship product, PackSeries+, Estare delivers high-performance fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) solutions that are lightweight, durable, and environmentally responsible. Designed to replace traditional materials like metal and plastic, PackSeries+ empowers manufacturers to reduce waste, lower emissions, and improve efficiency—without compromising strength or scalability. With a growing footprint across North America and a commitment to Sustainable Capitalism, Estare is building the future of industrial design, one smart material at a time.

Learn more about Estare: https://www.estare.co/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ 

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

]]> innovationalchemy false No 545 51 full E26 | Beyond the A.I. Hype: Innovation, Ethics, and What Comes Next E26 | Beyond the A.I. Hype: Innovation, Ethics, and What Comes Next https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-ai-hype-innovation-ethics-and-what-comes-next/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-ai-hype-innovation-ethics-and-what-comes-next/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:16:23 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/4f8aec01-661a-34a4-950c-6a408751a033 AI is everywhere — ChatGPT, copilots, agents, automation — but how much of it is actually delivering real value?

 

In this episode of Innovation Alchemy, we re-connect with University of Windsor alum and current Managing Director of AI at PwC in Calgary, Danielle Gifford, to cut through the hype and explore what AI is really doing inside organizations today, how teams can best leverage it, and where it goes from here.

 

This episode is powered by Workforce WindsorEssex, as a continuation of the momentum sparked at our AI Workforce Summit this past September. Learn more: https://www.workforcewindsoressex.com/ai-summit/ 

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast by WEtech Alliance, dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Learn more: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/  Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

]]> AI is everywhere — ChatGPT, copilots, agents, automation — but how much of it is actually delivering real value?

 

In this episode of Innovation Alchemy, we re-connect with University of Windsor alum and current Managing Director of AI at PwC in Calgary, Danielle Gifford, to cut through the hype and explore what AI is really doing inside organizations today, how teams can best leverage it, and where it goes from here.

 

This episode is powered by Workforce WindsorEssex, as a continuation of the momentum sparked at our AI Workforce Summit this past September. Learn more: https://www.workforcewindsoressex.com/ai-summit/ 


Innovation Alchemy is a podcast by WEtech Alliance, dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Learn more: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ 

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

]]> innovationalchemy false No 3367 50 full E25 | Building the Firewall: Navigating the Complexities of Cybersecurity for Startups E25 | Building the Firewall: Navigating the Complexities of Cybersecurity for Startups https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-firewall-navigating-the-complexities-of-cybersecurity-for-startups/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-firewall-navigating-the-complexities-of-cybersecurity-for-startups/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:02:03 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/19432734-4824-3f6e-aa7d-807344bdd0bb Cybersecurity is no longer optional—it’s foundational. In this episode of Innovation Alchemy, we dive deep into the challenges founders face as they bring new products to market in an era of constant digital threats. From real-world SOC workflow insights to the crucial role of trust in early customer relationships, we explore how startups can embed cybersecurity from day one. Featuring members of the WEsecure pilot project - a community driven cybersecurity solution for businesses - that includes the University of Windsor School of Computer Science, Picsume, Sterling Information Technologies, and WEtech Alliance. Learn more about WEsecure: https://www.wesecure.it/  Innovation Alchemy is a podcast by WEtech Alliance, dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Learn more: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/  Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

]]> Cybersecurity is no longer optional—it’s foundational. In this episode of Innovation Alchemy, we dive deep into the challenges founders face as they bring new products to market in an era of constant digital threats. From real-world SOC workflow insights to the crucial role of trust in early customer relationships, we explore how startups can embed cybersecurity from day one.

Featuring members of the WEsecure pilot project - a community driven cybersecurity solution for businesses - that includes the University of Windsor School of Computer Science, Picsume, Sterling Information Technologies, and WEtech Alliance.

Learn more about WEsecure: https://www.wesecure.it/ 

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast by WEtech Alliance, dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Learn more: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/ 

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

]]> innovationalchemy false No 2400 49 full E24 | Creating Collisions: The Power of Density as a Downtown Innovation Engine E24 | Creating Collisions: The Power of Density as a Downtown Innovation Engine https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e24-creating-collisions-the-power-of-density-as-a-downtown-innovation-engine/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e24-creating-collisions-the-power-of-density-as-a-downtown-innovation-engine/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:46:16 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/852f7006-8908-3e01-97b7-87911b3205be What happens when tech companies, public servants, and grassroots creators unite to redefine a city's core? In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast, WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, leads a powerful round table conversation on Windsor’s downtown resurgence, where civic leaders and tech innovators make the case for getting in early on a new era of density, creativity, and collaboration. Featuring:

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Check out the video version of this podcast at www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts. Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: www.wetech-alliance.com

]]> What happens when tech companies, public servants, and grassroots creators unite to redefine a city's core?

In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast, WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, leads a powerful round table conversation on Windsor’s downtown resurgence, where civic leaders and tech innovators make the case for getting in early on a new era of density, creativity, and collaboration.

Featuring:

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Check out the video version of this podcast at www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts.

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: www.wetech-alliance.com

]]> innovationalchemy false No 2630 48 full E23 | A Region of Makers & Growers E23 | A Region of Makers & Growers https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e23-a-region-of-makers-growers/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e23-a-region-of-makers-growers/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:44:36 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/f31b6eea-acaa-33e7-be07-6b86d7b2d7e7 In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast, WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Michael Del Ciancio of DC Farms, and Colby Wu of Stratus Plastics. From greenhouses to factory floors, this episode explores how innovation in agriculture and manufacturing is reshaping Windsor-Essex. Join DC Farms and Stratus Plastics as they share how tradition, technology, and collaboration fuel a region of makers and growers.

Featuring:

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Check out the video version of this podcast at www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts. Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: www.wetech-alliance.com

]]> In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast, WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks with Michael Del Ciancio of DC Farms, and Colby Wu of Stratus Plastics.

From greenhouses to factory floors, this episode explores how innovation in agriculture and manufacturing is reshaping Windsor-Essex. Join DC Farms and Stratus Plastics as they share how tradition, technology, and collaboration fuel a region of makers and growers.

Featuring:

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Check out the video version of this podcast at www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts.

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: www.wetech-alliance.com

]]> innovationalchemy false No 2587 47 full E22 | Building Tomorrow: Tech Innovators Tackling the Housing Crisis E22 | Building Tomorrow: Tech Innovators Tackling the Housing Crisis https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e22-building-tomorrow-tech-innovators-tackling-the-housing-crisis/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e22-building-tomorrow-tech-innovators-tackling-the-housing-crisis/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:06:07 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/6693507e-600b-3e9c-ae51-9e2170cd55e6 In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast, WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks construction tech with three firms in Windsor-Essex that are doing big things in building our region and tackling infrastructure and housing in different ways. Featuring:

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: www.wetech-alliance.com Innovation Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Learn more and watch the video versions: www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts

]]> In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast, WEtech Alliance's Director of Venture Services and Partnerships, Adam Castle, talks construction tech with three firms in Windsor-Essex that are doing big things in building our region and tackling infrastructure and housing in different ways.

Featuring:

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: www.wetech-alliance.com

Innovation Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to exploring the magic, mess, and mastery of innovation. Learn more and watch the video versions: www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts

]]> innovationalchemy false No 2600 46 full E21 | The State of Advanced Manufacturing in Canada E21 | The State of Advanced Manufacturing in Canada https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e21-the-state-of-advanced-manufacturing-in-canada/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/e21-the-state-of-advanced-manufacturing-in-canada/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:51:22 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/2f9d6b65-0586-3a3b-82ed-3d40231e30bc In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast, Adam talks with three graduates of the i.d.e.a. Fund, Andrew Glover of Harbour Technologies, James Gibb of Affinity, and Vedagya Bakshi of Estare, about the state of manufacturing in Canada; where we can win; and where we're headed. Learn more about Harbour Technologies: https://www.harbour-tech.com/ Learn more about Affinity Outdoor Living: https://www.affinityinc.ca/ Learn more about Estare: https://www.estare.co/ Learn more about the i.d.e.a. Fund: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/idea/ Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

]]> In this episode of the Innovation Alchemy podcast, Adam talks with three graduates of the i.d.e.a. Fund, Andrew Glover of Harbour Technologies, James Gibb of Affinity, and Vedagya Bakshi of Estare, about the state of manufacturing in Canada; where we can win; and where we're headed.

Learn more about Harbour Technologies: https://www.harbour-tech.com/

Learn more about Affinity Outdoor Living: https://www.affinityinc.ca/

Learn more about Estare: https://www.estare.co/

Learn more about the i.d.e.a. Fund: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/idea/

Learn more about how WEtech Alliance helps innovation and tech-based businesses start, sell and scale: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/

]]> innovationalchemy false No 2925 45 full E20 | ScalingUP with ScaleUP Accelerator Alumni E20 | ScalingUP with ScaleUP Accelerator Alumni https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-20-scalingup-with-scaleup-accelerator-alumni/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-20-scalingup-with-scaleup-accelerator-alumni/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/5f181fe0-5ef8-3b31-8ed8-f6e8f56430ac In this episode, Adam talks with three alumni of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator - Picsume's Jordan Goure, DuroByte's Curtis Laurie, and IPM Scoutek's Carrie Izsak. The ScaleUP Accelerator is powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, City of Windsor, Communitech and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Learn more about Picsume: https://www.picsume.ca/

Learn more about DuroByte: https://www.durobyte.com/

Learn more about IPM Scoutek: https://ipmscoutek.com/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

]]> In this episode, Adam talks with three alumni of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator - Picsume's Jordan Goure, DuroByte's Curtis Laurie, and IPM Scoutek's Carrie Izsak. The ScaleUP Accelerator is powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, City of Windsor, Communitech and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Learn more about Picsume: https://www.picsume.ca/

Learn more about DuroByte: https://www.durobyte.com/

Learn more about IPM Scoutek: https://ipmscoutek.com/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

]]> innovationalchemy false No 1090 44 full E19 | ScalingUP with Scelta E19 | ScalingUP with Scelta https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-19-scalingup-with-scelta/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-19-scalingup-with-scelta/#comments Sun, 09 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/f16ec254-6598-385e-8401-16aa89e4d700 In this episode, Adam talks with David, Averey and John from Scelta, one of 5 companies in Cohort 8 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, City of Windsor, Communitech and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Powered by Scelta helps General Contractors automate the stuff they don’t want to do so they can do more of the stuff that really matters through Real-Time data tools. Their mission “Streamlining Processes, Not Replacing Hands” reflects their commitment to empower the workers building our future, not replace them. By relieving the burden of administrative, planning, and client interaction aspects, they enable builders, contractors, and realtors to concentrate on the impactful, hands-on work that defines their craft. With Scelta 360, Scelta Real-Time, and Scelta Portal, they’re empowering the world’s first generation of Digital General Contractors, ensuring that every project component is efficient, simple, and connected by real-time data.

Learn more about Scelta: https://www.scelta.tech/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

]]> In this episode, Adam talks with David, Averey and John from Scelta, one of 5 companies in Cohort 8 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, City of Windsor, Communitech and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Powered by Scelta helps General Contractors automate the stuff they don’t want to do so they can do more of the stuff that really matters through Real-Time data tools. Their mission “Streamlining Processes, Not Replacing Hands” reflects their commitment to empower the workers building our future, not replace them. By relieving the burden of administrative, planning, and client interaction aspects, they enable builders, contractors, and realtors to concentrate on the impactful, hands-on work that defines their craft. With Scelta 360, Scelta Real-Time, and Scelta Portal, they’re empowering the world’s first generation of Digital General Contractors, ensuring that every project component is efficient, simple, and connected by real-time data.

Learn more about Scelta: https://www.scelta.tech/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

]]> innovationalchemy false No 566 43 full E18 | ScalingUP with MyHome E18 | ScalingUP with MyHome https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/scalingup-with-myhome/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/scalingup-with-myhome/#comments Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:27:44 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/bcefa5a5-b473-3c8f-a892-b44afb7cfe0d In this episode, Adam talks with Kiko and Ming from MyHome Digital Dwelling & Hi-tech Inc., one of 5 companies in Cohort 8 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, City of Windsor, Communitech and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). The MyHome365 app is a comprehensive platform that seamlessly connects users with licensed local contractors for an array of home maintenance tasks. Whether you are a landlord, tenant, or homeowner, MyHome365 offers a streamlined and efficient way to access top-notch local services for maintenance, repair, renovation, and rentals. The app also provides a unique feature for both landlords and tenants to post rental advertisements at no cost. Users can effortlessly upload property details, photos, and contact information, reaching a wide audience and establishing direct connections with potential renters.

Learn more about MyHome: http://www.myhome365.ca/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

]]> In this episode, Adam talks with Kiko and Ming from MyHome Digital Dwelling & Hi-tech Inc., one of 5 companies in Cohort 8 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, City of Windsor, Communitech and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

The MyHome365 app is a comprehensive platform that seamlessly connects users with licensed local contractors for an array of home maintenance tasks. Whether you are a landlord, tenant, or homeowner, MyHome365 offers a streamlined and efficient way to access top-notch local services for maintenance, repair, renovation, and rentals. The app also provides a unique feature for both landlords and tenants to post rental advertisements at no cost. Users can effortlessly upload property details, photos, and contact information, reaching a wide audience and establishing direct connections with potential renters.


Learn more about MyHome: http://www.myhome365.ca/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

]]> innovationalchemy false No 413 42 full E17 | ScalingUP with Monerus E17 | ScalingUP with Monerus https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-17-scalingup-with-monerus/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-17-scalingup-with-monerus/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:00:29 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/3f5ec885-365f-3f53-af61-9640600efaa3 In this episode, Adam talks with Khalid Saadeldin, Project Manager at Monerus, one of 5 companies in Cohort 8 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, City of Windsor, Communitech, the Government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Monerus, established in 2015, specializes in cutting-edge public safety and law enforcement technology. Their innovative product lineup includes the tech-enhanced Monerus Bikes and the advanced Iris Lightbar, as well as a variety of AI-driven hardware and software solutions. Partnering with leading innovators like Whelen Engineering and Volcanic Bikes, Monerus delivers state-of-the-art solutions designed to enhance safety and efficiency in challenging environments.

Learn more about Monerus: https://monerus.co/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

]]> In this episode, Adam talks with Khalid Saadeldin, Project Manager at Monerus, one of 5 companies in Cohort 8 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, City of Windsor, Communitech, the Government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Monerus, established in 2015, specializes in cutting-edge public safety and law enforcement technology. Their innovative product lineup includes the tech-enhanced Monerus Bikes and the advanced Iris Lightbar, as well as a variety of AI-driven hardware and software solutions. Partnering with leading innovators like Whelen Engineering and Volcanic Bikes, Monerus delivers state-of-the-art solutions designed to enhance safety and efficiency in challenging environments.

Learn more about Monerus: https://monerus.co/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

]]> In this episode, Adam talks with Khalid Saadeldin, Project Manager at Monerus, one of 5 companies in Cohort 8 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, City of Windsor, Communitech, the Government of Ontario, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Monerus, established in 2015, specializes in cutting-edge public safety and law enforcement technology. Their innovative product lineup includes the tech-enhanced Monerus Bikes and the advanced Iris Lightbar, as well as a variety of AI-driven hardware and software solutions. Partnering with leading innovators like Whelen Engineering and Volcanic Bikes, Monerus delivers state-of-the-art solutions designed to enhance safety and efficiency in challenging environments. innovationalchemy false No 307 41 full E16 | ScalingUP with iDream Interactive E16 | ScalingUP with iDream Interactive https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-16-scalingup-with-idream-interactive/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-16-scalingup-with-idream-interactive/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:03:11 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/ab610bd5-041c-3ecd-bbd7-3f669df21efb In this episode, Adam talks with Jacob, John and Phil from iDream Interactive, one of 5 companies in Cohort 8 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, City of Windsor, Communitech and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). iDream Interactive, Windsor’s leading video game development studio, with over 15 years of experience serving major enterprises, is passionate about creating games and apps enjoyed by millions worldwide. Since its inception, iDream has navigated the challenges of a constantly evolving video game industry, continually adapting and enhancing their skills. They recently released their first PC game, a fantasy-themed slot machine roguelike, with plans to expand it to mobile and console platforms. Learn more about iDream Interactive: https://www.idreaminteractive.com/ Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

]]> In this episode, Adam talks with Jacob, John and Phil from iDream Interactive, one of 5 companies in Cohort 8 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, City of Windsor, Communitech and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

iDream Interactive, Windsor’s leading video game development studio, with over 15 years of experience serving major enterprises, is passionate about creating games and apps enjoyed by millions worldwide. Since its inception, iDream has navigated the challenges of a constantly evolving video game industry, continually adapting and enhancing their skills. They recently released their first PC game, a fantasy-themed slot machine roguelike, with plans to expand it to mobile and console platforms.

Learn more about iDream Interactive: https://www.idreaminteractive.com/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

]]> innovationalchemy false No 643 40 full E15 | ScalingUP with BeAware E15 | ScalingUP with BeAware https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-15-scalingup-with-beaware/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-15-scalingup-with-beaware/#comments Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:21:04 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/b1ea272f-1ba0-3cf3-8d1c-039f5ebc25ae In this episode, Adams talks to Saamer Mansoor, Founder of BeAware, one of 5 companies in Cohort 8 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, City of Windsor, Communitech and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). BeAware builds AI-powered tools for the deaf and hard of hearing, and the institutions that serve them. Their flagship product, Conference Captioning, offers real-time transcription and translation services, making it possible for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or non-native language speakers to fully participate and engage in any live in-person events.

Learn more about BeAware: https://www.conferencecaptioning.com/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

]]> In this episode, Adams talks to Saamer Mansoor, Founder of BeAware, one of 5 companies in Cohort 8 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, City of Windsor, Communitech and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

BeAware builds AI-powered tools for the deaf and hard of hearing, and the institutions that serve them. Their flagship product, Conference Captioning, offers real-time transcription and translation services, making it possible for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or non-native language speakers to fully participate and engage in any live in-person events.

Learn more about BeAware: https://www.conferencecaptioning.com/

Learn more about ScaleUP: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/scaleup/

Learn more about the Innovation Alchemy podcast: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/podcasts/

]]> innovationalchemy false No 778 39 full E14 | The First Wave of Crypto Wallets E14 | The First Wave of Crypto Wallets https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-14-the-first-wave-of-crypto-wallets/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-14-the-first-wave-of-crypto-wallets/#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:08:48 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/a817ea51-596a-37b2-9e86-eb5316b36d99 In this episode WEtech Alliance's Director of Ventures Services, Adam Castle, and Digital Marketing & Social Media Coordinator, Emilie Robak, talk with Veda Sadhak, CEO and Co-Founder of Ronyn Wallets, about his entrepreneurial journey during "The First Wave of Crypto Wallets". Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

]]> In this episode WEtech Alliance's Director of Ventures Services, Adam Castle, and Digital Marketing & Social Media Coordinator, Emilie Robak, talk with Veda Sadhak, CEO and Co-Founder of Ronyn Wallets, about his entrepreneurial journey during "The First Wave of Crypto Wallets".

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

]]> innovationalchemy false No 2355 38 full E13 | ScalingUP with REEL Outline E13 | ScalingUP with REEL Outline https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-13-scalingup-with-reel-outline/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-13-scalingup-with-reel-outline/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:41:03 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/f7818124-1ee6-3967-a3e0-be79416cd196 In this final episode from our ScalingUP series, WEtech Alliance's Manager of Programs and Client Engagement, Susy Kustra, fills in for Adam Frye and joins Adam Castle to talk with Vesna Spadafora of REEL Outline, a Windsor tech startup building solutions to help Pharmacists streamline the patient #health journey. REEL Outline is one of 5 companies in cohort 6 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator program, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

]]> In this final episode from our ScalingUP series, WEtech Alliance's Manager of Programs and Client Engagement, Susy Kustra, fills in for Adam Frye and joins Adam Castle to talk with Vesna Spadafora of REEL Outline, a Windsor tech startup building solutions to help Pharmacists streamline the patient #health journey.

REEL Outline is one of 5 companies in cohort 6 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator program, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

]]> innovationalchemy false No 1191 37 full E12 | ScalingUP with A20 E12 | ScalingUP with A20 https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-12-scalingup-with-a20/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-12-scalingup-with-a20/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:20:05 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/58f79356-9768-3ce4-91f2-a38e363fbe22 In this episode, WEtech Alliance's Manager of Programs and Client Engagement, Susy Kustra, fills in for Adam Frye to talk with Sarah Roddy and Ted Williamson of A20, a new ecosystem to help accounting firms connect with their clients and reduce costs and issues related to employee turnover, while increasing control of client work, quality, and efficiency. A20 is one of 5 companies in cohort 6 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator program, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

]]> In this episode, WEtech Alliance's Manager of Programs and Client Engagement, Susy Kustra, fills in for Adam Frye to talk with Sarah Roddy and Ted Williamson of A20, a new ecosystem to help accounting firms connect with their clients and reduce costs and issues related to employee turnover, while increasing control of client work, quality, and efficiency.

A20 is one of 5 companies in cohort 6 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator program, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex.

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]]> innovationalchemy false No 1268 36 full E11 | ScalingUP with Optimotive E11 | ScalingUP with Optimotive https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-11-scalingup-with-optimotive/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-11-scalingup-with-optimotive/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:49:03 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/ec2c2fa5-7ba5-302e-84e3-99e718da8155 In this episode WEtech Alliance's Manager of Programs and Client Engagement, Susy Kustra, fills in for Adam Frye to talk with Scott Fairley, Founder & CEO of Optimotive Technologies, a Windsor-based startup focused on the enablement of automation for customers operating in muddy, dusty and otherwise unpredictable conditions, and one of 5 companies in cohort 6 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator program, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

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]]> In this episode WEtech Alliance's Manager of Programs and Client Engagement, Susy Kustra, fills in for Adam Frye to talk with Scott Fairley, Founder & CEO of Optimotive Technologies, a Windsor-based startup focused on the enablement of automation for customers operating in muddy, dusty and otherwise unpredictable conditions, and one of 5 companies in cohort 6 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator program, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

]]> innovationalchemy false No 1091 35 full E10 | ScalingUP with Climate Neutral E10 | ScalingUP with Climate Neutral https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-10-scalingup-with-climate-neutral/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-10-scalingup-with-climate-neutral/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:43:22 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/c851f805-33da-32df-aeef-8d6109844c31 In this episode, the Adams talk to Kyle Bassett, founder of Climate Neutral, a Canadian cleantech company creating innovative digital tools to accelerate climate action, and one of 5 companies in cohort 6 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator program, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

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]]> In this episode, the Adams talk to Kyle Bassett, founder of Climate Neutral, a Canadian cleantech company creating innovative digital tools to accelerate climate action, and one of 5 companies in cohort 6 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator program, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

]]> innovationalchemy false No 1097 34 full E9 | ScalingUP with GaiaDigits E9 | ScalingUP with GaiaDigits https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-9-scalingup-with-gaiadigits/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-9-scalingup-with-gaiadigits/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:45:12 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/f24a192b-9b11-3a3b-9113-8e20a9579bb4 In this episode, the Adams talk to Cheng Ye, CEO & Founder of GaiaDigits, one of 5 companies in cohort 6 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator program, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

]]> In this episode, the Adams talk to Cheng Ye, CEO & Founder of GaiaDigits, one of 5 companies in cohort 6 of our award-winning ScaleUP Accelerator program, powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

]]> innovationalchemy false No 1141 33 full E8 | Talk Less to Sell More with Hubspot’s Jose Martins E8 | Talk Less to Sell More with Hubspot’s Jose Martins https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-8-talk-less-to-sell-more-with-hubspot-s-jose-martins/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-8-talk-less-to-sell-more-with-hubspot-s-jose-martins/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:56:41 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/0c3d599e-a88c-3854-9f24-2bd6fb15a50a In this episode, the Adams talk selling with engineer, coach, mentor and self-proclaimed introvert entrepreneur, Jose Martins. Learn how Jose was able to get out of his comfort zone to learn sales and marketing, while turning some of his attributes as an introvert into superpowers in sales to become a Top 1% sales performer at HubSpot! Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

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]]> In this episode, the Adams talk selling with engineer, coach, mentor and self-proclaimed introvert entrepreneur, Jose Martins.

Learn how Jose was able to get out of his comfort zone to learn sales and marketing, while turning some of his attributes as an introvert into superpowers in sales to become a Top 1% sales performer at HubSpot!

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

]]> innovationalchemy false No 3204 32 full E7 | The Entrepreneurial Journey with Ben Puzzuoli E7 | The Entrepreneurial Journey with Ben Puzzuoli https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-7-the-entrepreneurial-journey-with-ben-puzzuali/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-7-the-entrepreneurial-journey-with-ben-puzzuali/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:50:32 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/f7681185-930c-3722-8113-08a52f1da5c4 In this episode, the Adams talk to local tech entrepreneur and WEtech Alliance client, Ben Puzzuoli, co-founder and director of sales at Cayzu Help Desk, about his entrepreneurial journey over 20+ years in the industry.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

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]]> In this episode, the Adams talk to local tech entrepreneur and WEtech Alliance client, Ben Puzzuoli, co-founder and director of sales at Cayzu Help Desk, about his entrepreneurial journey over 20+ years in the industry.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

]]> innovationalchemy false No 2862 31 full E6 | Thinking Outside the (Market)Box with Diana Goodwin E6 | Thinking Outside the (Market)Box with Diana Goodwin https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-6-thinking-outside-the-marketbox-with-diana-goodwin/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-6-thinking-outside-the-marketbox-with-diana-goodwin/#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:59:21 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/9a7f9042-3c2b-30fa-9549-6b12c934b7e4 After a brief 2 year pause due to a global pandemic, the Adams are back in the same room again! In this episode, the Adams talk about bootstrapping and growing a business with seasoned entrepreneur, Diana Goodwin. Diana is the Founder & CEO of MarketBox, a B2B sales and scheduling software designed to solve the unique challenges of businesses with mobile and virtual workforces. Diana initially founded AquaMobile, an on-demand swim lesson provider which is now the largest of its kind in North America and Australia. The AquaMobile software gave her the opportunity to start and spin out MarketBox.  Music for this episode provided by local pop & soul singer-songwriter, Crissi Cochrane. Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox. Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

]]> After a brief 2 year pause due to a global pandemic, the Adams are back in the same room again!

In this episode, the Adams talk about bootstrapping and growing a business with seasoned entrepreneur, Diana Goodwin. Diana is the Founder & CEO of MarketBox, a B2B sales and scheduling software designed to solve the unique challenges of businesses with mobile and virtual workforces. Diana initially founded AquaMobile, an on-demand swim lesson provider which is now the largest of its kind in North America and Australia. The AquaMobile software gave her the opportunity to start and spin out MarketBox. 

Music for this episode provided by local pop & soul singer-songwriter, Crissi Cochrane.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

]]> innovationalchemy false No 3549 30 full E5 | Marty McFlywheel E5 | Marty McFlywheel https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-5-marty-mcflywheel/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-5-marty-mcflywheel/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2020 21:45:05 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/b86a8134-012e-5e6b-bf1b-04c099edcf56 In part 2 of our 3-part "Death of the Funnel" series, Adam Frye makes the fatal error of referencing DC as a life-long Marvel fan, Adam Castle tries to connect with the youth by referencing the “New New” sales theory? The Adams give a good and proper sendoff to Elias St. Elmo Lewis, the father of the funnel. Oh yeah, and they also teach you how to get a flywheel up and spinning in your business.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

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]]> In part 2 of our 3-part "Death of the Funnel" series, Adam Frye makes the fatal error of referencing DC as a life-long Marvel fan, Adam Castle tries to connect with the youth by referencing the “New New” sales theory? The Adams give a good and proper sendoff to Elias St. Elmo Lewis, the father of the funnel. Oh yeah, and they also teach you how to get a flywheel up and spinning in your business.


Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

]]> innovationalchemy false No 2921 28 full E4 | Defining Your 1st Sales Process E4 | Defining Your 1st Sales Process https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-4-defining-your-1st-sales-process/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-4-defining-your-1st-sales-process/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2020 13:57:37 -0400 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/d0627d10-1b38-5609-a7d6-6f73f474fb79 In part 1 of a 3-part series on the Death of the Funnel, the Adams give you the tools you need to define your customer and get to product market fit and share a tangible 7-step guide to creating your first sales process.

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: The Adams say the word "excited" 600x, Adam Castle attempts to get #RideOrDieCustomers to trend, Adam Frye goes all "A Beautiful Mind" on the whiteboard, and find out who broke young Castle's heart.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | @wetechalliance

]]> In part 1 of a 3-part series on the Death of the Funnel, the Adams give you the tools you need to define your customer and get to product market fit and share a tangible 7-step guide to creating your first sales process.

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: The Adams say the word "excited" 600x, Adam Castle attempts to get #RideOrDieCustomers to trend, Adam Frye goes all "A Beautiful Mind" on the whiteboard, and find out who broke young Castle's heart.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | @wetechalliance

]]> innovationalchemy false No 3379 26 full Deep Cut | Just the 2 of Us Deep Cut | Just the 2 of Us https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/deep-cut-just-the-2-of-us/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/deep-cut-just-the-2-of-us/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:19:52 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/380a884d-724a-5cab-ab4a-b99e8901c3aa The Adams break into impromptu song that starts out strong but leaves the judges underwhelmed with the finish.

Deep Cuts are a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the minds of the Adams. Unscripted, unhinged and unintended for public consumption, except for one key life lesson: the mic is ALWAYS hot.

]]> The Adams break into impromptu song that starts out strong but leaves the judges underwhelmed with the finish.

Deep Cuts are a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the minds of the Adams. Unscripted, unhinged and unintended for public consumption, except for one key life lesson: the mic is ALWAYS hot.

]]> innovationalchemy false No 45 24 bonus E3 | "BIN" There, Done That E3 | "BIN" There, Done That https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-3-bin-there-done-that/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-3-bin-there-done-that/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:35:44 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/8942f720-ba91-584a-b82b-d5336937bbb3 In the final installment of our 3-part "Roadmap to Scale" series, the Adams talk to WEtech Alliance client Randall Schwartzentruber, Co-Founder & CEO at BinSentry about how his tech startup is disrupting farming world-wide. Music for this episode provided by local artist MZTF.

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]]> In the final installment of our 3-part "Roadmap to Scale" series, the Adams talk to WEtech Alliance client Randall Schwartzentruber, Co-Founder & CEO at BinSentry about how his tech startup is disrupting farming world-wide.

Music for this episode provided by local artist MZTF.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | @wetechalliance

]]> innovationalchemy false No 2572 1 19 full E2 | Turning Your Hopes & Dreams into Cold, Hard Cash E2 | Turning Your Hopes & Dreams into Cold, Hard Cash https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-2-turning-your-hopes-dreams-into-cold-hard-cash/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-2-turning-your-hopes-dreams-into-cold-hard-cash/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:27:14 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/a369fc2a-a027-55a2-871b-25a48be0fdcd In part 2 of our 3-part "Roadmap to Scale" series, the Adams focus on the systems of scale to help existing businesses grow.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

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]]> In part 2 of our 3-part "Roadmap to Scale" series, the Adams focus on the systems of scale to help existing businesses grow.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | @wetechalliance

]]> innovationalchemy false No 2649 1 17 full Episode 1 | Mythbusters: Spark Edition Episode 1 | Mythbusters: Spark Edition https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-1-mythbusters-spark-edition/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/episode-1-mythbusters-spark-edition/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:25:18 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/a7400035-6b0b-528c-b94e-5312dc36436e In part 1 of a 3 part "Roadmap to Scale" series, the Adams dispel some of the myths about what entrepreneurship is like and share tangible tools to turn the idea in your head into a business. Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox. Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | @wetechalliance

]]> In part 1 of a 3 part "Roadmap to Scale" series, the Adams dispel some of the myths about what entrepreneurship is like and share tangible tools to turn the idea in your head into a business.

Check out links to some of the tools talked about in this episode in our Alchemy Toolbox.

Need help? Let's connect www.wetech-alliance.com | @wetechalliance

]]> innovationalchemy false No 2334 1 1 full Deep Cut | Bingo Point: Real or Fake? Deep Cut | Bingo Point: Real or Fake? https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/bingo-point-real-or-fake/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/bingo-point-real-or-fake/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:34:37 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/bingo-point-real-or-fake-010c1bfb2488e3202c6b9f2bdffee687 The Adams debate Bingo Point. Deep Cuts are a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the minds of the Adams. Unscripted, unhinged and unintended for public consumption, except for one key life lesson: the mic is ALWAYS hot.

]]> The Adams debate Bingo Point.

Deep Cuts are a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the minds of the Adams. Unscripted, unhinged and unintended for public consumption, except for one key life lesson: the mic is ALWAYS hot.

]]> innovationalchemy false No 34 1 3 full Deep Cut | Podcast Notebook on a Shelf Deep Cut | Podcast Notebook on a Shelf https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/deep-cuts-podcast-notebook-on-a-shelf/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/deep-cuts-podcast-notebook-on-a-shelf/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:33:37 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/deep-cuts-podcast-notebook-on-a-shelf-19ee3fc6cb40c50f52a4f23614329be0 With only 2 terabytes of storage, AC has some difficult decisions to make.

Deep Cuts are a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the minds of the Adams. Unscripted, unhinged and unintended for public consumption, except for one key life lesson: the mic is ALWAYS hot.

]]> With only 2 terabytes of storage, AC has some difficult decisions to make.

Deep Cuts are a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the minds of the Adams. Unscripted, unhinged and unintended for public consumption, except for one key life lesson: the mic is ALWAYS hot.

]]> innovationalchemy false No 50 1 2 full Deep Cut | Baby It's Cold Outside Deep Cut | Baby It's Cold Outside https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/baby-its-cold-outside-this-is-just-a-test/ https://innovationalchemy.podbean.com/e/baby-its-cold-outside-this-is-just-a-test/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:29:14 -0500 innovationalchemy.podbean.com/baby-its-cold-outside-this-is-just-a-test-ecff98b14174887398c15e99a988d42a The Adams testing out the mic. This is pretty much the level of quality you can expect from this podcast. Deep Cuts are a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the minds of the Adams. Unscripted, unhinged and unintended for public consumption, except for one key life lesson: the mic is ALWAYS hot.

]]> The Adams testing out the mic. This is pretty much the level of quality you can expect from this podcast.

Deep Cuts are a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the minds of the Adams. Unscripted, unhinged and unintended for public consumption, except for one key life lesson: the mic is ALWAYS hot.

]]> innovationalchemy false No 33 1 1 full