Innovation Alchemy

E32 | ScalingUP with Quotograph

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/

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E31 | ScalingUP with Storefront Stays

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

E23 | A Region of Makers & Growers

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:

• Michael Del Ciancio of DC Farms
• Colby Wu of Stratus Plastics 

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

E22 | Building Tomorrow: Tech Innovators Tackling the Housing Crisis

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:

• Sarah Cipkar of Resimate
• David Mill of Scelta
• Scott Fairley of Optimotive

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

E21 | The State of Advanced Manufacturing in Canada

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/

E14 | The First Wave of Crypto Wallets

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.

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E13 | ScalingUP with REEL Outline

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.

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E12 | ScalingUP with A20

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.

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E8 | Talk Less to Sell More with Hubspot’s Jose Martins

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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E7 | The Entrepreneurial Journey with Ben Puzzuoli

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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