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Startups Transformed is a bi-weekly podcast that explores how tech startups have climbed their way to success. Host and Altitude Accelerator board member Patrick McGuire interviews entrepreneurs and business leaders on lessons learned so that you can get a head start on your next big idea. Scale your tech startup to new heights with Altitude Accelerator at https://hubs.ly/H0-ytzm0.
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Amit Chauhan is the CEO of JobAdX, a programmatic job advertising tool for employers and job publishers. While waiting in the huge line of candidates for Google's interview, Amit came up with the idea of building a more efficient recruiting process. Then JobAdX came into exist. JobAdX learns from job seekers' behaviors and provides employers' job postings a better exposure .
Sanjay Khanna founded ValidCert, a blockchain credential and data room platform during the pandemic. With many years of experience as an advisor, manager, and instructor, he brings a platform that connects entrepreneurs, investors, education institutions, and students to enable all parties to get transparent and authentic information.
Frank has diverse entrepreneurial experience. At TriggerTech, Frank turned a “technical idea” into a successful market product. At Carbon Marine, Frank gained a deep experience with advanced material manufacturing. With his outstanding skillsets, Frank launches Bridge Bike Works as a co-founder and joins Altitude Accelerator as an advisor.
Elie Makhoul is an engineer and the CEO of AssetFlo. AssetFlo is a game-changing IoT technology startup that provides accurate 3D locations of tracked assets. That IoT technology is not restricted by physical location. The technology works perfectly even if the asset is inside a container, on the shelves of a warehouse, or in a metal box. The “smart inventory” that AssetFlo builds can substantially increase the efficiency of work in many areas.Key values of the episode: Find a core for your business that you can always think in the core and build solutions. That core is always more important than driving money. That is how AssetFlo began. No matter how tough your situation is, always try to find a way out and keep pursuing your entrepreneurial dream. Living under warfare is extremely tough, but Elie started his entrepreneur journey in the middle of bombed cars.As an entrepreneur, getting connected with the community is a good way to explore opportunities and seek support. But remember to give back to the community after your startup scales to a new height.
Metaverse, sunrise, Caribbean sea, shark diving, Antigua and Barbuda, wedding media... these cool words are all "tags" for Winged Whale Meida. In this episode, we interview Jason Palmer, Digital Media Director of Winged Whale Media. Listen to the episode for his exciting entrepreneur experience and dive into the story!We cover several key topics including: Who does Winged Whale Media work with? [01:44]What does Jason do on the beach of the Caribbean seas? [02:48]Awards and the accolades of Winged Whale Media [04:25]What experience shapes Jason's career life? [06:50]Lesson learned: Hire quick and fire faster [13:44]3 tips to know as a "young" entrepreneur [17:45]Interaction with Altitude Accelerator & the company's vision [21:20]…and a lot more to listen to!
We interviewed Akeem Gardner, the co-founder of Atlas 365, a startup focuses on health and wellness nature products. Akeem is a passionate entrepreneur, he believes that to build a team for his startup is like to build a dream team in sports. Akeem is dedicated to build his "Championship" team over the years.In this episode, we cover several key topics including: Why Akeem is successful? [01:46]What business does Atlas 365 do and how did Akeem start? [03:20]How did Akeem build the team and other partnerships [09:47]Lesson learned: Do not trust an outside person in fund raising [17:30]What should Akeem have told a 20 year younger version of him? [23:02]The future for Atlas 365 and Akeem's vision [25:09]...and a lot more to listen to!
"We interviewed Andrew Kirkland, the co-founder of the financial service company Justwealth. In this episode, we cover several key topics including: Who is Andrew? What is Andrew's path to an entrepreneur? [01:34]How did Andrew come up with the core idea? What is the meaning of ""Justwealth""? [06:55]How did the idea get to market? [12:33]How did Andrew interact with Altitude Accelerator (formerly RIC Centre)? [18:24]Entrepreneur reflections & strategies [21:30]...and a lot more to listen to!"
Kasey Dunn, co-founder of HOPE Pet Food tells Patrick how the future of pet foods will be like and how she operates the women led business.
Genecis's core technology is to convert food waste to plastics. Abdul talks about how Genecis becomes a successful biotech startup.
Danielle founded Phoenix Fire, a women-focused angel fund and Fierce Founders, first women-focused tech accelerator in Canada.
Hybrid Power Solutions is an innovator in portable all-purpose green energy. Listen to Francois about how they see opportunities during Covid time and what is their vision.
Gary is a dynamic entrepreneur. Listen to the interview and know about Gary's goal of changing the life of people.
Hear how Brickeye brings innovations in remote control and remote analysis service in construction industry.
David Byer, co-founder of Mary AG, talks to Patrick about his agtech startup. Mary AG offers an automated growing system that is ideal for anyone who doesn't know where to start. It's a solution for the everyday consumer and has vast potential not only for the home, but also for large scale farming.Learn more about Mary AG on their website.
Petroleum is a major problem for climate change, and it's one of the hardest ingredients to replace. To tackle this issue, Advonex has developed a plant-based version that looks and acts exactly like Petroleum - and today's leading personal care companies are taking notice.Learn more about Advonex on their website.
Michael Do started his career as a pharmacist 10 years ago. After learning that 5-10% of hospitalizations are due to patients not taking their medications properly, Michael saw the opportunity to start MedEssist. Today, MedEssist is helping hundreds of pharmacies across Canada deploy COVID-19 vaccinations quickly and efficiently.Learn more on MedEssist's website.
Daniel Yeboah is a 2X founder, nurse of 10+ years, and is helping people living with diabetes with his integrated digital solution through Ellerca Health. With their new 360Care app for diabetes and other digital therapeutics under development, Ellerca Health is transforming patient care to achieve better results.Learn more about Ellerca Health at https://ellercahealth.com/.
This episode is an inspiring story from Lianna Genovese - a university student, engineer, and founder of ImaginAble Solutions. She's on a mission to improve the quality of life for people living with impaired motor movement through her innovative assistive product, Guided Hands.Learn more about ImaginAble Solutions at https://www.imaginablesolutions.com/.
From his humble beginnings selling poultry on the weekend, to founding the leading cleantech company CHAR Technologies, Andrew White's story of passion and perseverance will inspire many to launch their next big idea.In this episode, we'll dive into how CHAR helps industrial companies reduce greenhouse gases, how they convert wood and organic waste into renewable gases and biocarbon, and their future plans to ensure a circular economy. Learn more about CHAR at https://chartechnologies.com/.
Our second episode with Saharnaz Safari of SpaceRyde dives into space travel, satellites, and women in space. It is an inspiring story of grit and perseverance with a mission to bring Canada to the forefront of the space race and launch the first affordable satellite to space.Learn more at https://www.spaceryde.com/.
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