We get an in-depth look at Arcadia, a Montreal-based startup that is combining eSports VR technology with real athletics to get people off the couch. The co-founder and CEO, Christopher Olimpo joins us to explain how. Also, we have Sophie Howe, founder and CEO of Xesto, share their innovative online shoe shopping solution to find the right fit with just your iPhone. Plus, Fundmetric CEO, Mark Hobbs, reveals their strategy for updating how charities use data to help them better connect and commun...
Feb 16, 2021•52 min•Ep. 249
Gavin Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Gwoop, gives us all the details on how they launched training programs to help video game players hone their skills. Also, GadgetMatch's Michael Josh joins us to breakdown Apple CEO Tim Cook's speech about upcoming privacy changes regarding sharing iPhone user behavior. Plus, we revisit last week's wild ride that was GameStop stock with our financial expert from CNBC, Deirdre Bosa. In Socially Speaking, we examine the newest, hottest app in social media: Clubhous...
Feb 09, 2021•49 min•Ep. 248
Ali Rae, Digital Senior Producer and host of #AllHailTheLockdown, discusses the 5-part series that focuses on the global response to the pandemic. Also, we have David Cravit, a member of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons Board of Directors, who reveals the lack of care for seniors in Canadian long term care facilities. Plus, we examine Bodyguard, an app that protects you from cyberbullying and hate speech, with Managing Director, Matthieu Boutard. Next, we hear from President and CEO o...
Feb 02, 2021•54 min•Ep. 247
General Counsel for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), Benjamin Bull, guides us through the recent lawsuit against Mindgeek — the parent company of Pornhub — accused of hosting content containing child sex abuse. Also, we talk to the president of Orangetheory Fitness Canada, Blake MacDonald, about their interactive virtual coaching platform that brings real-time coaching from local and certified coaches to a small group setting. Plus, Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of drone dev...
Jan 26, 2021•50 min•Ep. 246
Matt Crowell, Founder and CEO of GetintheLoop, joins us to share how they are making it easier to shop locally while connecting with small businesses in your community. Also, GrandPad's Head of Innovation and co-founder, Isaac Lien, reveals how their purpose-built tablet is heping connect seniors to healthcare professionals from the safety of their own homes. Plus, tech expert, Marc Saltzman, brings us all the new technology and the top trends shown at the Consumers Electronics Show, which happe...
Jan 19, 2021•49 min•Ep. 245
Jeremy Dalton, head of XR at PwC UK and author of Reality Check: How Immersive Technologies Can Transform Your Business, joins us to reveal how companies can integrate Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality into their businesses. Also, we talk to the Co-Founder of Develop for Good, Amay Aggarwal, about how their matching service is designed to connect motivated and ambitious undergraduates in computer science, design and economics to nonprofits with specific projects that require expertise. Plus,...
Jan 12, 2021•52 min•Ep. 244
Bradley Tusk, CEO of Tusk Ventures, joins us to explain how the tech community will deal with policy battles in 2021. Also, we talk to Zoox co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Jesse Levinson, about their electric, autonomous robotaxi and what it means for the future of transportation. We have Samuel Stupp, Professor and researcher at Northwestern University, join us to reveal their new, water-powered dancing robot. Plus, our favorite interet Dad, Brittlestar, is here to let us know how cele...
Dec 22, 2020•50 min•Ep. 243
The Chief Security Evangelist at ESET, Tony Anscombe, breaks down their new resource platform for kids, parents and educators called "Safer Kids Online" that aims to build a safer online environment. Also, we talk to Tomas Ronis, the founder and CEO of real estate startup Rhenti, about their mission to make the rental leasing process fast, easy and transparent for both the renters and property owners. Plus, we have Dyson Design Engineer, Michael Leat, join us to share their global results from i...
Dec 16, 2020•50 min•Ep. 242
Save time and money with FoodBoss: the food delivery search comparison engine. We talk to the Co-Founder and CEO, Michael DiBenedetto, all about how it works. Also, CEO of the National Angel Capital Organization, Claudio Rojas, explains how they foster investment in early-stage companies and reveals plans for their Atlantic Summit in mid-December. Plus, Cure Hydration's Founder, Lauren Picasso, shares how their sports drink mix is a healthy choice for maintaining hydration while working out. In ...
Dec 08, 2020•49 min•Ep. 241
Online learning has been a major focus since the pandemic started and we share 3 tips to help parents manage their kids' online learning experience to reduce the stress around the house. Also, tech expert, Marc Saltzman, gives us some great tech gift ideas just in time for the holidays. Plus, we talk to James Vlahos, cofounder of HereAfter, which is an A-I platform designed to allow people to have spoken "conversations" with loved ones who have passed away based on recordings taken while they ar...
Dec 01, 2020•49 min•Ep. 240
Robert Barrosa, Senior Director of Sales, Business Development & Marketing for Electrify America gives us the details on their simplified charging station payment system: Plug & Charge. We also talk to Theodoros Zanos, Head of the Neural & Data Science Lab at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, who is researching an AI tool for vital-sign monitoring of hospital patients. Plus, Yezin Al-Qaysi, the CEO of Canadian company VYZR Technologies, discusses their new hazmat helmet, ...
Nov 24, 2020•51 min•Ep. 239
Your next movie experience may be in a virtual world with Hoovie. We speak to the co-founder, Fiona Rayher, about their virtual space to host online screenings. Plus, grade 12 student, Sophia Joffe, discusses why she created the site eLearn.fyi, which compiles the best learning resources for students attending online school. Also, Rachel Zimmer, from U.K.-based Entrepreneur First, is launching a chapter in Canada and she explains their system for pairing co-founders with potential companies. In ...
Nov 17, 2020•51 min•Ep. 238
AcousticSheep CEO, Dr. Wei-Shin Lai, discusses the newest app that will have users sleeping soundly with ease. Plus, Pandorabots CEO, Lauren Kunze, introduces us to the rules-first chatbot, Kuki, and explains what the company hopes to learn from its experiment with Facebook's Blenderbot. Also, GadgetMatch's Michael Josh gives us the lowdown on LG's newest phone and how it will shake up the mobile phone design market. In Socially Speaking, we talk about the business of loneliness and the effect o...
Nov 10, 2020•51 min•Ep. 237
Steve Puchala, Senior Vice President of Growth and Restaurant Success for Skip The Dishes, joins us to reveal how the business adapted when the pandemic hit and their plans to move forward in the post-pandemic world. Plus, we talk to the CEO of GroundLevel Insights, Asif Khan, about the free contract-tracing platform for Canadians: CANATRACE. Also, Co-Founder of Miso Robotics, Buck Jordan, introduces us to Flippy, the world’s first autonomous robotic kitchen assistant. In Socially Speaking, we d...
Nov 03, 2020•51 min•Ep. 236
Writer, creator, and content consultant, Mohit Rajhans, takes a look at some content trends and provides us with helpful tips to ensure that brands find success with their content creation. Plus, we talk to the co-founder and CEO of Knowledgehook, Travis Ratnam, about his AI-powered platform that provides insights for teachers and parents to identify gaps in learning and offer instructional guidance. Also, technology evangelist Marc Saltzman reveals a wish list of useful products to keep you con...
Oct 27, 2020•52 min•Ep. 235
New York Times author, Ashanti Martin, explores how social media platforms like LinkedIn handle content addressing racism in the workplace. Plus, filmmaker and Webby Award founder, Tiffany Shlain, on the benefits of screen-free days and her new book 24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection. Also, we find out why our favorite Interet Dad, @Brittlestar, has a crush on Triller. In Socially Speaking, we talk about the COVID Alert App available to Canadians ...
Oct 20, 2020•47 min•Ep. 234
Steve DiPaola, Professor at the School of Interactive Arts & Technology at Simon Fraser University, discusses training healthcare workers in correct PPE use via advanced virtual training simulations. Plus, PitchMe CEO and co-founder, Dina Bayasanova, is swapping traditional resumés for AI matching based on an applicant's soft and professional skills. Also, we have Laura Chambers, CEO of Willow, reveal how their wearable breast pump makes pumping more efficient while providing added comfort a...
Oct 14, 2020•51 min•Ep. 233
Former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and the fuelService Canadian Ambassador, David Onley, joins us to discuss fuelService's recent Canadian launch and explain how the app assists drivers with mobility challenges. Plus, Microsoft's XBox team purchased ZeniMax Media. Bloomberg News' tech reporter Dina Bass reveals how the tech giant will be using it to develop a virtual commute for remote workers. Also, our best tech friend, Michael Josh, joins us with the lowdown on Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold ...
Oct 06, 2020•52 min•Ep. 232
Reserve your ticket for the first ride in the Volocopter's public electric air taxi. CEO Florian Reuter joins us to talk about how their urban air mobility company took flight. Plus, we have tech executive, entrepreneur, investor and author, Maëlle Gavet, to provide her take on how big tech has gone off the rails (and how to get it back on track). Also, Incredible Health CEO, Iman Abuzeid, reveals their innovative approach to healthcare staffing where the hospitals are the applicants. In Sociall...
Sep 22, 2020•54 min•Ep. 231
What does the Future of Work look like? Ericsson's Head of ConsumerLab, Jasmeet Sethi, joins us with answers, including how we can prepare. Plus, we learn how teacher and Digital Literacy Coach, Stacey Bernier, fosters excitement for coding amongst kids and teachers alike. Also, the founder and CEO of Better1, Darab Ali, shares the immersive experience of their interactive online shopping service for the newest smart-living products. In Socially Speaking, we discuss how Ryan Reynolds owns the in...
Sep 15, 2020•54 min•Ep. 230
Save the Children helps provide children around the world a healthy start and the opportunity to learn. We have President and CEO, Janti Soeripto, join us to share some of the initiatives it has underway to continue their efforts throughout the global pandemic. Plus, we have one of the finalists from the Shad Canada's STEAM enrichment program, Mallory Moxham, join us to share how the event worked via online delivery. Also, the CEO of OnwardMobility, Peter Franklin, gives us the details on the re...
Aug 25, 2020•53 min•Ep. 229
Joshua Karam, co-founder and CEO of Hyr Live, built the online platform with one goal in mind: to host a community of inspirational classes for food, beverage and pastry, taught to you at home. Plus, we get the inside scoop on the latest must-have gadgets for back-to-school with Technology Evangelist, Marc Saltzman. Also, Jennifer Lee, Managing Partner of Growth Platforms and Value Creation Services at Deloitte shares the company's global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Socially Speaking, ...
Aug 18, 2020•54 min•Ep. 228
Borrowell is helping customers reduce and manage their financial pressures during the global pandemic. Co-founder, Eva Wong, joins us to reveal their app's strategy. Plus, the car-buying app that gets users on the road with convenience with co-founder and President of Fair, Georg Bauer. Also, we explore TikTok's would-be replacement, Clash, with our favorite internet Dad, Brittlestar. In Socially Speaking, we discuss Twitter's stance on disinformation, including labeling government and state med...
Aug 11, 2020•54 min•Ep. 227
We have a tiny talk with Skyler Hammond who shares the story of his new book, "The Big Book of Teeny Tiny Stories", including his unique collaborations with artists from around the world. Plus, NBA players are keeping healthy with the Oura ring. CEO of Oura, Harpreet Rai, joins us to reveal how the ring works. Also, we have James Connell, Chief Ecommerce & Customer Experience Officer of Roots, on how they have been adapting in the coronavirus landscape by adopting new technologies to service...
Aug 04, 2020•54 min•Ep. 226
Writer-director John Babu reveals how he focused on the potential of artificial intelligence while passing time during the lockdown. Plus, investigative reporter, Raphael Rowe, joins us to talk about his Netflix original documentary: Inside The World's Toughest Prisons. Also, Michael Josh from GadgetMatch answers our biggest smartphone question: Is the newest, souped-up version worth it or is a mid-range smartphone good enough? In Socially Speaking, we question if a wealth tax on the 1% is a goo...
Jul 28, 2020•54 min•Ep. 225
Google announced a $10 billion investment to expand its footprint in India. Forbes Senior Contributor, John Koetsier, walks us through the tech giant's move. Plus, we have the CEO of the healthcare startup Paige.AI, Leo Grady, to explain how they use AI-generated clinical imaging data to diagnose cancer. Also, we take a look at Mighty Health, a health and fitness wellness app tailored to older adults, with the co-founder and CEO, James Li. In Socially Speaking, we muse about the bans and restric...
Jul 21, 2020•53 min•Ep. 224
We talk to Shad Canada's President and CEO, Tim Jackson, about their move from a traditional live-in STEAM enrichment program to an online platform. Plus, we check in with the Director of the Aga Khan Development Network Digital Health Resource Centre, Saleem Sayani, about their CoronaCheck app to help fight the spread of COVID-19. Also, we take a look at education and setting kids up for success in the digital age with the founder of the Digital Human Library, Leigh Cassell. In Socially Speakin...
Jul 14, 2020•53 min•Ep. 223
India banned 59 apps for posing a threat to sovereignty and integrity. We have Paige Leskin, Tech Reporter for Business Insider, join us to explain why. Plus, take care of your pets virtually with Airvet. Founder and CEO, Brandon Werber, shares how to connect with a veterinarian on-demand from anywhere. Also, we talk to CEO and Founder of Snowman, Ryan Cash, who won an Apple Design Award for the puzzle game Where Cards Fall. In Socially Speaking, we ask if floating cities are a viable solution f...
Jul 07, 2020•54 min•Ep. 222
We take a look at the Official Black Wall Street app with the founder, Mandy Bowman, who shares how the app helps consumers discover black-owned businesses across the globe. Plus, we cover all of the Apple announcements and updates from their recently streamed developer conference. Also, Nicole Poindexter, CEO of Energicity, discusses their goal to provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to consumers in West Africa. In Socially Speaking, we wonder how Facebook is weathering the...
Jun 30, 2020•53 min•Ep. 221
Adam Gilmour, CEO of Gilmour Space Technologies, joins us to talk about launching commercial rockets by the year 2022 in partnership with the University of Queensland. Plus, CEO of Colu, Amos Meiri, shares insight on the app-based rewards service structured around behavioural economics and their deal with the city of Akron, Ohio. Also we take a look at hi-tech gifts for Dads and Grads with tech journalist Marc Saltzman. In Socially Speaking, we delve into the latest Twitter update requiring user...
Jun 23, 2020•53 min•Ep. 220
