June 9, 2020
TF218: Presso’s dry cleaning robot is the star of wardrobe departments in the world of TV and movies. CEO, Nishant Jain, joins us to share how their machine snagged the role. Plus, co-founder of Big Digital, Michael Girgis, reveals how the digital entrance tech SafeChek is supporting storefronts to… Read More
June 2, 2020
TF217: We dive into the race for space with Virgin Orbit’s President & CEO, Dan Hart. Plus, CEO and Co-founder of PathSpot, Christine Schindler, on their hand-washing scanner that indicates if your hands are clean. Also, we have Chief’s CEO, Carolyn Childers, on the social network focused on furthering… Read More
May 27, 2020
TF216: Kirsten Korosec, senior reporter at TechCrunch, discusses the role of robots and the future of contactless delivery. Plus, Envision SQ President & CEO, Scott Shayko, reveals their pivot from battling air pollution to battling Covid-19. Also, OpenPhone co-founder, Daryna Kulya, on their role in the transition from corporate… Read More
May 19, 2020
TF215: How can temperature-measuring cameras assist in detecting the coronavirus? Drew Harwell from the Washington Post joins us to explain. Plus, we talk to Landon Downs, co-founder and President of 1QBit; the artificial intelligence tool that can diagnose lung abnormalities. Also, we find out more about Canada’s Ocean Supercluster’s… Read More
May 12, 2020
TF214: NASA’s Earth Science Acting Director, Dr. Paula Bontempi, joins us to talk about the global, virtual hackathon aimed at solving problems brought on by the pandemic in a joint Space Apps Covid-19 Challenge with NASA, the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. Plus, author Rick… Read More
May 5, 2020
TF213: The DNA-testing Spartan Cube has pivoted for use as a fast-acting COVID-19 test. Spartan Bioscience CEO, Paul Lem, joins us to explain how. Plus, we talk to Dr. Jack Pottle, Chief Medical Officer for Oxford Medical Simulation about VR training for preparing frontline workers for emergency situations. Also,… Read More
April 28, 2020
TF212: First Draft CEO, Claire Wardle, is leading the battle against the spread of misinformation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, helping journalists and everyday consumers alike. Plus, Neil Seeman, CEO of RIWI Corp on what their real-time data tracking is revealing the pandemic. Also, filmmaker Sarah Teale of the HBO… Read More
April 21, 2020
TF211: Maison Tess co-founder, Laura Nezri, joins us to explain how to sleep soundly on sustainable bed sheets that protect the environment. Yellofruit co-founder, Andrew Kinnear, reveals what makes their dessert good for the planet and for people. Next, we discover how everyone can grow vegetables at home with… Read More
April 14, 2020
TF210: Endy is supplying hospitals with mattresses for frontline workers and co-founder, Rajen Ruparell, explains why. Plus, Jeremy Hedges of 3D printing company, InkSmith, shares their fascinating pivot to production of the “Canadian Shield” facemask. Also, founder of Internet of Elephants, Gautam Shah, on their new augmented reality game,… Read More
April 6, 2020
TF209: Jamie Metzl, author of Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and The Future of Humanity, answers the big questions about biology, technology, and our DNA. Plus, CEO John Porter reveals how BarterPay can help businesses through the pandemic. Also, Babbly CEO, Maryam Nabavi, discusses how their tool uses A.I. to help… Read More
