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Making It Happen - THE TECH GARDEN
Hosted by The Tech Garden · EN
Hear the stories behind building a tech startup outside Silicon Valley. See how we’re making it happen at Central New York’s premier tech incubator.
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WindShape: Repeatable. Reliable. Revolutionary.
Jun 23, 202200:16:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Making It Happen, the final company of the GENIUS NY 5 cohort, WindShape, sits down for an interview with host Thomas Culeton. Nico Bosson, the COO of WindShape, explains the development of the company's central product - the WindShaper - and how it has evolved into a revolutionary tool for UAS companies. The episode explores the company's transition to the US market from Switzerland, and both the challenges and success that occurred during that move.
Transcribe →CarScanner: Details Matter
May 20, 202200:21:03Tap to summarizeThis episode of Making it Happen features the founder and CEO of CarScanner, Slawek Potasz, who describes his experience coming to Syracuse from Poland to build his company in the US. From explaining the genesis of his company to figuring out the ins and outs of a US sales strategy, Slawek and Making it Happen host Thomas Culeton have an enlightening conversation about how details matter when building a transformative organization.
Transcribe →Airtonomy: Advancing the Energy Market
Apr 12, 202200:27:15Tap to summarizeThis episode features a conversation between Making it Happen host Thomas and Airtonomy CEO and Founder Josh Reidy. Dr. Reidy discusses the benefits of being in the GENIUS NY program while developing a product that would advance the energy market (and beyond) due to its myriad of applications. From learning about Josh’s background to starting Airtonomy, this episode offers a peek into the $1 million winner’s business and plans for the future.
Transcribe →Airial Robotics: Taking Flight in Central New York and Beyond
Mar 9, 202200:24:44Tap to summarizeOur host Thomas speaks to CEO and co-founder of Airial Robotics, Joerg Schamuhn, in the latest episode of Making it Happen. Thomas and Joerg discuss the genesis of Airial Robotics, an uncrewed aerial systems company that is taking the drone market by storm. Not only has this team flown its system in the Himalayas, but they have also made their United States home-base right here in Syracuse – proving that global companies – UAS and otherwise – can thrive in Central New York.
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Circle Optics: Building the Camera of the Future
Jan 24, 202200:32:02Tap to summarizeIn this episode, our new host Thomas interviews Zak Niazi, founder and CEO of Circle Optics, and Ian Gauger, COO of Circle Optics, to speak with them about their experiences in the GENIUS NY program. From building their camera of the future to understanding its myriad of potential uses, the episode explores the way Circle Optics started and remains an up-and-coming startup in Central New York.
Transcribe →Marquardt - Growing Manufacturing in CNY
Jul 19, 202100:30:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we speak to Chris Berry, Business Development Manager and Scott Hansen, Director of Industrial Engineering at Marquardt. Marquardt is a global company with a huge footprint in Cazenovia, NY. They manufacture electro-mechanical switches, controls and wireless communications systems for major industries like drone, medical, defense and beyond. Hear how they are helping local entrepreneurs in Central NY and what Marquardt 4.0 looks like. Learn more at https://www.marquardt.com/us/partners/
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Rosie: Advice From Atop a Mountain
Mar 11, 202100:58:33Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you put two C-Suite executives that have known each other since kindergarten on top of a mountain in Park City, Utah? In this episode, we host a Founders’ Chat with co-founders, Nick Nickitas and Michael Ryzewic (“Ryz”) of Rosie. They talk all things fundraising and investment, hiring smarter people than them, why culture matters and so much more. The best part, they had the best view for the interview!
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The Alvina Group: Boomeranging Back to CNY
Nov 5, 202000:33:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode we speak with Kristin Mannion, CEO and founder of The Alvina Group, a business operations and technology consulting company that helps businesses tackle and streamline internal challenges, all about what defines an entrepreneur, her experiences as a woman in tech, and boomeranging back to her roots in CNY.
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Tonquin: On Demand Auto Parts Delivery
Oct 14, 202000:18:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode we discuss with Jeffrey Lyman, a 25-year-old entrepreneur from CNY, his journey of working in his family’s auto shop to becoming CEO of a growing startup that is innovating auto parts delivery.
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WexEnergy: Efficient, Affordable Window Retrofits
Oct 4, 202000:38:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we talk all about building a clean-energy business in Central New York including the manufacturing process, business incubators, accelerators, competitions and more with Rachel Rosen and Ron Wexler, founders of WexEnergy, and members of The Tech Garden’s NYSERDA-funded Clean Tech Center program.
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