The Innovation Day Podcast

Jul 09 2024 35 ep. 42 mins 1

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Innovation is defined simply as; the generation, and realization, of new ideas. In reality, innovation is far from simple. In this podcast host Neil Follett speaks with the founders, creatives and creators who are leading, living, and (usually) loving innovation. Brought to you by Studio 245, the Innovation Day Podcast showcases diverse points of view, personal stories and creative solutions in the world of business, culture and the arts. It is a podcast about imagination, risk, courage, leadership, and the reward of seeing your idea come to life.

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Jayme Jenkins, Co-Founder of Everist: Concentrating on the Future of Hair and Beauty Products.

Jul 09 2024 43 mins

Jayme and her co-founder Jessica set out to solve a complex and layered problem and wound up being voted one of Time Magazine's best new inventions. Jayme brings her infectious energy and passion to the show and shares with us how Everist is going about transforming the world of beauty care.

Dave Bidini, Founder West End Phoenix on the Genesis, Launch and Evolution of a Much-Loved Toronto Community Newspaper.

Jun 25 2024 38 mins

For many, newspapers may not exactly be synonymous with “innovation”, but that opinion may change after listening to this episode. In 2017 musician and author Dave Bidini was inspired to start up a community paper in his west end Toronto neighbourhood. It was a labour of love and, with the help of his team and community, the West End Phoenix was born. The paper, and now the WEP

Robert Kirstiuk, Founder & CEO Freshline, on Disrupting Supply Chains, a Big Pandemic Pivot, and the Business of Moving Food.

Jun 11 2024 34 mins

The path to entrepreneurial success is winding, steep and treacherous – just ask anyone who’s started a business. As with so many founders, Robert Kirstiuk had to make a ‘pandemic pivot’, and the result was Freshline. Robert’s story is one of starting local, with what you know, scaling up, scaling down and then rebuilding something new from the pieces. It’s a story abou

Britta Shillingsburg, Founder of Wild Thing Skincare, on Sustainability, Tenacity and Taking the Time to get it Right for Both Customers and the Planet.

Apr 23 2024 38 mins

Britta Shillingsburg has been hands-on in her quest to create a product that is just rightfor her customers and the best it can be for the planet. As you’ll hear in the episode. It's a high bar to meet, one that has set Britta on a multi-year journey from the hiking trails to her kitchen to her new online store. Britta’s story is one of commitment to the vision through the twis

Ali Sabti, Founder of OtO, on Curiosity, Tinkering and Building a Product that Really (really) Meets Customer Needs.

Apr 09 2024 38 mins

Founders like Ali Sabti, who have built a product are inventors at heart. Every inventor has their “Eureka” moment, for Archimedes it was in his bathtub and for Ali it was on his front lawn. Dealing with wasps and watering was the problem and, eventually, OtO was the solution. In this episode Ali shares his journey to create the product that was named one of the “Best Innovat

Craig Follett, Co-Founder of Peggy, on Collecting, Selling and Loving Art Without Having to Be in the 1%.

Mar 26 2024 39 mins

Founders find inspiration in all sorts of places, and for Craig Follett, Co-Founder of Peggy, it was at Art Bazel in Switzerland. Craig, along with his Co-Founder Adam, set out to take all the best elements of the Blue Chip art market and make it available to the rest of us. The result is Peggy, a platform that enables discovery, purchase and resale of art. If you love art, technol

Tony Richardson, Co-Founder and CDO of RUX, on Inspiration, Getting a Product to Market and Design with Purpose.

Mar 05 2024 36 mins

It’s astounding to think of all the puzzle pieces that need to fall in place for a successful product launch. From a great design, to manufacturing, to product market fit, to shipping and sales and so (SO) much more. In this episode Tony take us from a conversation that inspired the RUX system through to today, where the product is sold online and in major retailers across North

Eric Beynon, President, Sustainable Growth Company, on Open Innovation, the XPRIZE and Reasons for Hope.

Feb 20 2024 43 mins

Open innovation and prizes to drive exponential change have been around for a long time and have delivered huge results. In this episode Eric shares insights and stories from the front lines of sustainability – from Paris, to the UN to the XPRIZE. Eric is a fantastic storyteller and listening to this episode will be 40 minutes well-spent.

Bern Euler, Executive Director and Founder of the Canadian Film Festival, on Resilience, Pivots and the Power of a Great Party.

Feb 06 2024 37 mins

This episode is for everyone sitting in their cubicle (if that’s still a thing!) or working from their kitchen table dreaming of following their passion and starting up a business. Bern shares his journey from self-funded festival founder running the event on vacation time and credit cards, to pre-pandemic heights through the inevitable pandemic pivot. Filled with insight and hum

Emily O’Brien, Founder of Comeback Snacks, on Second Chances and Building a Business Within a Very Unique Set of Constraints.

Jan 23 2024 39 mins

Every Founder has their “Founder’s Story”, but few have a story like Emily’s. In this episode Emily takes us on an incredible journey, from incarceration to inspiration to the shelves of your local grocery store. With humility and humour Emily shows us that creativity can’t be constrained, and that second chances can deliver astounding results.