In the final episode in our Smart Home series, host James Di Virgilio sits down with Akshay Bhuva, the founder and CEO of Kitchenery, a pioneering company revolutionizing the kitchen appliance industry. Akshay shares his journey from the inception of Kitchenery in his own kitchen during the COVID-19 pandemic, to the development of cutting-edge wireless power transfer technology. With a focus on embracing failure, persevering through challenges, and inspiring consumers, Akshay’s story highlights the importance of resilience and passion in the entrepreneurial journey. Join the conversation as they discuss the transformative potential of Kitchenery’s innovations and the vision to redefine the future of cooking experiences. “Innovation is not just about creating something new; it’s about embracing failure, staying lean, and persevering through challenges. Every setback is a lesson in disguise, and resilience is the key to success in the journey of entrepreneurship. Success in innovation isn’t about what you do; it’s about why you do it. Your passion and belief in your mission inspire others to join you on the journey to change the world.” – Akshay Bhuva Our Smart Home series dives deep into the brains behind the innovations, exploring how biometric data, wireless powerless technology, and AI are shaping the homes of tomorrow. Tune in and get ready to reimagine how you live!
This week on the show, host Richard Miles explores the possibilities of parenting technology with Sarah Ostadabbas, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern University. Sarah isn’t just talking theory – she’s built a revolutionary baby monitor called AI Wover. Tune in to hear how AI Wover goes beyond simple monitoring, the key distinctions between AI and augmented cognition, and why Sarah believes mentors are crucial for empowering female engineers. Tech enthusiasts and parents won’t want to miss this groundbreaking discussion on AI and child development. “The thing that is very important for me as the lead founder of AI Wover is bringing equity to the hand of everybody, every household with an infant on their day watch. This baby monitoring system, without extra cost, can be equipped with advanced AI and watch out if the babies are going through every milestone on time. And if not, then that concern that they have can be brought up to the pediatrician, and then hopefully the chain of action could happen on time.” – Sarah Ostadabbas Our Smart Home series dives deep into the brains behind the innovations, exploring how biometric data, wireless powerless technology, and AI are shaping the homes of tomorrow. Tune in and get ready to reimagine how you live!
Listen as host James Di Virgilio and Andrew Gebhart, Senior Analyst at PCMag, for the first episode in our Smart Home series! Listen as Andrew breaks down the must-know facts about smart home tech, from easy steps for equipping your home to a glimpse of the futuristic features on the horizon. “In my dream world of, like, a smart home, I want Rosie the robot. I don’t want to do chores at all. And we’re getting there. I think we’re getting there. I think a lot of the pieces are there. But whether we’ll actually see it all come to fruition in a way that everybody’s really happy about in five to ten years, you know, I don’t know. Fingers crossed.” – Andrew Gebhart Our Smart Home series dives deep into the brains behind the innovations, exploring how biometric data, wireless powerless technology, and AI are shaping the homes of tomorrow. Tune in and get ready to reimagine how you live!
After just having wrapped up our animal health series, Beyond the Collar, the Inventivity Pod team has selected an inventivity highlight from each episode to share with you all. The conversations with our amazing guests were informative, inspiring and fun. If you like what you hear, we encourage you to go back and listen to the full episodes for some great stories, tips, and tricks from our guests. Be on the lookout for our upcoming smart home series where we talk about what a smart home is and what its future looks like. Join us as we chat with innovators and enthusiasts who are developing smart home technology that is safer, easier to use, and kinder to our world.
Join host James Di Virgilio and guest Scott Ijaz, Senior Product Manager at a veterinary health company offering diagnostic and therapeutic products for companion animals, for the third episode of our Animal Health series: Beyond the Collar!
Join host Richard Miles and guest Jordan Sand, CEO of Cold Water Technologies Inc.
Join host Richard Miles and guest Dr. Nancy Gee, Director for the Center for Human Animal Interaction (HAI) at Virginia Commonwealth University and President of the International Society for Anthrozoology, for the first episode of our animal health series: Beyond the Collar! “People come away with smiles. I mean, I can tell you some very impactful stories. I was there. I saw it happen. It gives you chills just thinking about it. But at the same time, I needed to know if there was anything real to it. And that’s what got me started doing this research all those years ago. And it’s real.” — Dr. Nancy Gee Beyond the Collar is an exploration of animal research and innovations that are making waves in the animal health industry. Listen as our hosts and guests dive into the impact our pet relationships have on us, obstacles and triumphs in pet medicine, and tools for ensuring the safety of our pets. About Nancy Nancy R. Gee, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry, Bill Balaban Chair in Human Animal Interaction, and the Director of the Center for Human Animal Interaction at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, USA. The Center is uniquely situated in the School of Medicine and in addition to research and educational activities it also houses the “Dogs on Call” therapy dog program, which includes 90+ dog/handler teams who visit patients and staff throughout the VCU health system. Dr. Gee, President of the International Society for Anthrozoology, has extensive research and teaching experience and has specialized in the area of Human Animal Interaction (HAI) for the past 18 years. She served for five years as the HAI Research Manager for the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, located in Leicestershire, UK. In this role she managed a large portfolio of collaborative university-based research projects spanning multiple countries and topics, including; how companion animals impact the lives of older adults, or help students learn, or reduce the impact of PTSD symptoms in military veterans. Dr. Gee’s own program of research has focused primarily on the impact of dogs on aspects of human cognition, including working memory, executive functioning and physiological responses such as heart rate variability to interactions with dogs. Currently she is the primary investigator on three grant funded clinical trials examining the impact of a hospital-based therapy dog visitation program on loneliness, depression and anxiety in vulnerable patient populations such as children, older adults, and people with mental illness. A recipient of multiple grants and awards, Dr. Gee has 70 peer reviewed publications and has edited and contributed to numerous books. Dr. Gee regularly delivers international presentations on a variety of HAI topics, serves on the editorial review boards of several peer reviewed journals and has actively promoted the field of HAI through participation on the boards of several HAI organizations including the International Society for Anthrozoology and currently as the Chair of Pet Partners’ Human-Animal Bond Advisory Board.
After just having wrapped up our series on the Blue Economy the Inventivity Pod team has selected an inventivity highlight from each episode to share with you all. With the amazing guests that joined us the conversations were informative, inspiring and fun. So while we could only pick one highlight, there is so much more to learn in the full episodes and we encourage you to go back and listen. Hope you enjoy. Be sure to be on the lookout this year as we bring you series built around smart homes, automotive innovations and, of course, told through the lens of Inventivity!
Join host Richard Miles and guest Serg Albino, Co-founder and CEO of ecoSPEARS, for the third episode of our Blue Economy Series!
Our Blue Economy series is a look at what the Blue Economy is, who’s involved, and what the future is going to look like thanks to dedicated innovators.
“People used to think that taking care of the environment was just philanthropic. It just was a nice thing to do. Now it’s really showing that investing and the environment are actually more intertwined than you ever thought” – Katherine O’Fallon Join host James Di Virgilio and guest Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub, as they kick off the first episode of our Blue Economy Series! Listen as Katherine gives an educational overview of the Blue Economy, the Marine Research Hub’s impact on it, and how anyone can be a steward for our oceans. Our Blue Economy series is a look at what the Blue Economy is, who’s involved, and what the future is going to look like thanks to dedicated innovators. Listen as our hosts and guests cover topic areas of renewable energy, fisheries, maritime transport, tourism, climate change, and waste management.
After just having wrapped up our Hope for the Future series the Inventivity Pod team has selected an inventivity highlight from each episode to share with you all. With the amazing guests that joined us the conversations were informative, inspiring and fun. So while we could only pick one highlight, there is so much more to learn in the full episodes and we encourage you to go back and listen. Hope you enjoy. Join us next time for the beginning of our Blue Economy series!
“These women had never invented before and they did what women have a tendency, you know, to do what we have to do.” – Edith Tolchin To celebrate the release of the new book Secrets of Successful Women Inventors by Edith G. Tolchin, from Square One Publishers, the Inventivity Pod has welcomed Edith G. Tolchin, Kenya Adams, and Angelique N. Warner to the show! Listen as the author and two inventor contributors discuss with host, Richard Miles, their inspiration and journeys. Obstacles like patents, funding and support. And learn what to do when what you want doesn’t exist. Create it. Be sure to purchase Secrets of Successful Women Inventors available now!
“It’s not all the time, things you love, that you want to do, that you will succeed. It’s figuring out something that you love, or you can love, and someone else really needs it. So when you find this intersection, I think you’re going in the right direction.” – Rodrigo Griesi Listen as host Richard Miles and Rodrigo Griesi have an engrossing, encompassing conversation. From how winning the 2022 Cade Prize impacted Rodrigo’s business, NEPTUNYA, to insights into different business cultures, and what we can do with failure. Join us for the final episode in our Hope for the Future series. The Hope For the Future series is an innovative look at sustainability. For this limited series, we talk to inventors contributing to the sustainability movement. Listen and see why they provide, Hope for the Future.
Today, Inventivity Pod Host Richard Miles brings us an Inventivity Update! Join him as he congratulates the finalists of the 2023 Cade Prize. The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention hosts the annual Cade Prize for Innovation. Which, since 2010 has been Florida’s premier Innovation prize. And this year, 2023, has become a national prize with an overall purse of $100,000. Join us next time for the continuation of our Hope for the Future series!
“You have to go from a bunch of original ideas, then you have to find ones that people want to do.” – Dr. John Cotter Join host James Di Virgilio and guest Dr. John Cotter, of Cotter Research and Development, as they delve into the creation of John’s lumber alternative. A concrete that has nailability! In the continuation of our Hope for the Future series. Listen as they discuss how John discovered the importance of customer discovery and the different avenues you can take to get your innovation out into the world. The Hope For the Future series is an innovative look at sustainability. For this limited series, we talk to inventors contributing to the sustainability movement. Listen and see why they provide, Hope for the Future.
“It’s important to make the most of what’s in front of you at the time.” – Dr. Anthony Engler Join host Richard Miles and guest Dr. Anthony Engler, of Polymer Solutions, as they kick off the first episode of the newly branded Inventivity Pod, with the first episode of our Hope for the Future Series! Listen as they discuss Anthony’s journey from an inquisitive student to CTO of a company he co-founded! The company develops polymers and is focused on energy and material sustainability. The Hope For the Future series is an innovative look at sustainability. For this limited series, we talk to inventors contributing to the sustainability movement. Listen and see why they provide, Hope for the Future.
“Inventivity. What does it mean? The state of being inventive, creating, or designing new things or thoughts” Join hosts Richard Miles and James Di Virgilio as they discuss the future of the podcast! What was once known and loved as Radio Cade will now be known and loved as the Inventivity Pod! Want to find out more? Give this minisode a listen! And stay tuned for all new episodes of, The Inventivity Pod! Brought to you by the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, in Gainesville, Florida.
DJ Schmitt and Michael Finkelstein join host James Di Virgilio for a limited series that explores stories of innovation, patent protection, and product commercialization in the state of Florida. DJ Schmitt and Michael Finkelstein founded Neuro20 Efficient Health, a company that manufactures washable and wearable electrical muscle stimulation suits. Neuro20’s mission is to be the leading provider of advanced wearable technology that specializes in the use of Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training and rehabilitation. This series was made possible in partnership with the Cade Museum, Florida House on Capitol Hill, and the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.
Sylvia Wilson Thomas joins host James Di Virgilio for a limited series that explores stories of innovation, patent protection, and product commercialization in the state of Florida. Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas leads the University of South Florida research enterprise and is the first African American female to lead an R1 university research program in Florida. Dr. Thomas also serves as President of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Engineering in Medicine and Biology Florida West Coast Section, advisor for Society of Women Engineers and National Society of Black Engineers, and member of the Board of Directors for Black Girls Code and Florida Senate Appointee to the Florida Education Fund Board of Directors. This series was made possible in partnership with the Cade Museum, Florida House on Capitol Hill, and the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.