In this episode of Launchcast, Launchcode's Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Andre Buarque, hosts SimplAR Co-Founders Alisha Olandesca and Joel Olandesca. They talk about user-friendly, cost-effective web-based augmented reality experiences tailored for events and experiential marketing, that can be easily deployed and adopted. The conversation also highlights their entrepreneurial journey, the value of AR & VR, its adoption, the biggest changes and challenges, and more. Introduction (00:00) Meet the guests (03:09) What is SimplAR (04:50) Biggest Challenges (07:35) Value proposition (13:00) Asking the right questions to get the most out of the tech. (16:10) What's the problem SimplAR solves? (21:32) Consulting & Education of AR (26:20) SimplXR (30:20) Why the events industry is losing so many people (38:36) LinkedIn links to the guests and host: Alisha Olandesca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alishaolandesca/ Joel Olandesca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelolandesca/ Andre Buarque: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abuarque/ Links to SimplAR: Website: https://www.simpl-ar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simpl-ar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simpl_ar/ You can also find us on: Website: https://to.lc.dev/lcwebsite Linkedin: https://to.lc.dev/linkedin Instagram: https://to.lc.dev/instagram Launchcast is on your favorite streaming platform: 🔘 Spotify: https://to.lc.dev/SpotifyPod 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://to.lc.dev/ApplePod 🔘 Amazon Music: https://to.lc.dev/AmazonMus 🔘 Google Podcasts: https://to.lc.dev/GooglePod ▶️ YouTube: https://to.lc.dev/launchcast

Episode #26 In this episode of Launchcast, Launchcode Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Andre Buarque, hosts Patronscan's VP of Growth, Jason Swanson, and Alberio Bathory-Frota, Co-founder & Chief Visionary Officer at both companies. They talk about building trust and shaping a safer world through ID verification and how Patronscan keeps more than a million people safe every week. The conversation also highlights the bootstrapped entrepreneurial journey that has built Patronscan into the leading ID verification network in North America today, fostering safety, accountability and village-like trust in our everyday interactions. Introduction: (00:00) Meet the guests: (02:00) How Patronscan began: (14:10) Biggest Challenges developing the technology: (26:05) Value proposition: (29:25) Constant-changing landscape: (37:45) Flag shared network: (43:40) What patrons think about Patronscan: (51:38) Data privacy: (55:00) The future of the ID verification market: (1:04:10) The future of Patronscan: (1:09:30) Innovation path Launchcode & Patronscan (1:16:00) LinkedIn links to the guests and host: Jason Swanson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swanee4life/ Alberio Bathory-Frota: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberiobf/ Andre Buarque: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abuarque/ Links to Patronscan Website: https://www.patronscan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/patron-scan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patronscan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patronscan.inc/ Patronscan privacy page: https://www.patronscan.com/privacy You can also find us on: Website: https://to.lc.dev/lcwebsite Linkedin: https://to.lc.dev/linkedin Instagram: https://to.lc.dev/instagram Launchcast is on your favorite streaming platform: 🔘 Spotify: https://to.lc.dev/SpotifyPod 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://to.lc.dev/ApplePod 🔘 Amazon Music: https://to.lc.dev/AmazonMus 🔘 Google Podcasts: https://to.lc.dev/GooglePod ▶️ YouTube: https://to.lc.dev/launchcast

Episode #25 In this episode of Launchcast, our Launchcode's CMO hosts Rosalinda Hernandez and Lloyd Summers, cofounders of Calgary-based Red Iron Labs. Discover the fascinating projects Red Iron Labs has undertaken, from immersive VR experiences to multiplayer games. Explore their vision for the next 10 years, where they balance the boutique mentality with the challenges of potential mainstream success. The conversation navigates through the impact on the ecosystem, the significance of storytelling, and the importance of maintaining a caring ethos in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. LinkedIn links to the guests and host: Rosalinda Hernandez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalindahernandez61/ Lloyd Summers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloydsummers/ Andre Buarque: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abuarque/ Red Iron Labs: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redironlabs/ Red Iron Labs website: https://www.redironlabs.com You can also find us on: Website: https://to.lc.dev/lcwebsite Linkedin: https://to.lc.dev/linkedin Instagram: https://to.lc.dev/instagram Launchcast is on your favourite streaming platform: 🔘 Spotify: https://to.lc.dev/SpotifyPod 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://to.lc.dev/ApplePod 🔘 Amazon Music: https://to.lc.dev/AmazonMus 🔘 Google Podcasts: https://to.lc.dev/GooglePod ▶️ YouTube: https://to.lc.dev/launchcast

Episode #24 In this engaging Growth Series episode of Launchcast, hosted by our CRO Robbie Butchart, we dive deep into the intriguing question: Can a growth mindset truly be nurtured through training and education? Robbie explores the academic side of sales and growth training with Hamish Knox, President of Sandler Training in Calgary, and Enrique Turcios, Director of Sales for Sur-Flo Meters and Controls Ltd. LinkedIn links to the guests and host: Hamish Knox: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamishknox/ Enrique Turcios: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-turcios-688b808b/ Robbie Butchart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiebutchart/ Hamish’s website: [hamish.sandler.com/howtosandler](http://hamish.sandler.com/howtosandler) Sur-Flo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sur-flo-meters-and-controls-ltd/ Sur-Flo website: https://surflometers.com/ You can also find us on: Website: https://to.lc.dev/lcwebsite Linkedin: https://to.lc.dev/linkedin Instagram: https://to.lc.dev/instagram Launchcast is on your favourite streaming platform: 🔘 Spotify: https://to.lc.dev/SpotifyPod 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://to.lc.dev/ApplePod 🔘 Amazon Music: https://to.lc.dev/AmazonMus 🔘 Google Podcasts: https://to.lc.dev/GooglePod ▶️ YouTube: https://to.lc.dev/launchcast #LaunchcodeCanada #Growth #Training #Sales #TechPodcast #Launchcast

Episode #23 Join us in this enlightening episode of Launchcast as we delve into the challenges and triumphs of immigrant tech talent in Canada. Our special guest, Wunmi Adekanmbi from ReSkill, shares her insights and experiences on navigating the Canadian tech landscape as an immigrant. Discover how ReSkill makes a difference by providing practical pathways for immigrants to integrate their skills and expertise into the Canadian tech industry. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the intersection of immigration, technology, and career development. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more episodes exploring the latest in technology and innovation. Do share this video with anyone who might find it useful. LinkedIn links to the guests and host: Wunmi Adekanmbi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wunmi-adekanmbi/ Andre Buarque: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abuarque/ ReSkill: https://reskillcalgary.ca/ You can also find us on: Website: https://to.lc.dev/lcwebsite Linkedin: https://to.lc.dev/linkedin Instagram: https://to.lc.dev/instagram #LaunchcodeCanada #Innovation #Queue #TechPodcast #Launchcast

Ep #22 In this Launchcast's Innovation Series episode hosted by Launchcode Co-Founder and CEO, Alberio Bathory-Frota, Shannon Vander Meulen, Co-Founder and CMO of WaitWell, shares her journey of building an innovative queue management company revolutionizing the waiting experience. Born from frustrations with long lines, WaitWell turns wasted time into well-spent moments with their tech-driven solution. Since starting in Calgary, they've achieved impressive growth by improving business efficiency and customer service. Get an inside look at Canada's thriving tech scene and female founders as Shannon offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn how WaitWell plans to build on its trajectory of doubling year-over-year growth. LinkedIn links to the guests and host: Shannon Vander Meulen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonvandermeulen Alberio Bathory-Frota: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberiobf/ WaitWell: https://waitwell.ca You can also find us on: Website: https://to.lc.dev/lcwebsite Linkedin: https://to.lc.dev/linkedin Instagram: https://to.lc.dev/instagram #LaunchcodeCanada #Innovation #Queue #TechPodcast #Launchcast

Episode #21 Innovation frameworks provide guidance, but isolated teams limit impact. Marvin Wong, Vice President - Business Intelligence, Technology & Security at SECURE ENERGY, shares why courage and empowerment across the company, not just models, drive meaningful change. In the first Innovation Series episode, Marvin talks about how true change takes brave, thoughtful individuals across the entire company willing to take risks and persevere. In this conversation with our CRO, Robbie Butchart, and hosted by our CMO, Andre Buarque, Marvin shares why innovation teams fail, and how resilience, courage and empowerment are essential to drive innovation through an organization's culture. Tune in now! LinkedIn links to the guests and host: Marvin Wong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-wong-p-eng-29703614/ Robbie Butchart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiebutchart/ Andre Buarque: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abuarque/ You can also find us on: Website: https://to.lc.dev/lcwebsite Linkedin: https://to.lc.dev/linkedin Instagram: https://to.lc.dev/instagram #LaunchcodeCanada #Innovation #Quality #TechPodcast #Launchcast

Episode #20 In this episode of Launchcast, Jolera CRO Chris Black and Powerland Xerox Executive Vice President Curtis Dery join Launchcode CRO Robbie Butchart to talk about driving growth in the tech industry. The surprise package was the conversation on the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and listening to your needs - especially for those in high-growth sales roles. Chapters (00:00) Start (00:34) Introduction (04:08) Foundations of sales (07:40) Be curious, don't assume (08:36) How to tune up as a salesperson (11:23) Drive business outcomes (12:40) Take ownership of your personal brand (13:18) Impact of technology and AI on sales. (14:54) AI allows top salespeople to grow further (15:55) Goals, compensation and using questions (17:44) Self-love and self-discovery drive success (20:54) Matching temperatures and talking about vulnerabilities (23:12) Leading with love gets results (27:00) Money vs friendship. Success vs legacy (29:50) Authenticity matters. (31:22) Supporting growth teams (34:20) Transitioning to leadership (37:18) Whitespace exercise (47:49) Overcoming negative sales perception Conduit to a solution *LinkedIn links to the guests and host* Chris Black: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-bla... Curtis Dery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisdery/ Robbie Butchart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiebut... *You can also find us on:* Website: https://to.lc.dev/lcwebsite Linkedin: https://to.lc.dev/linkedin Instagram: https://to.lc.dev/instagram #LaunchcodeCanada #TechPodcast #Growth #Success #SelfLove

Episode #19 In this episode of Launchcast, Jay McNeil, the Calgary Stampeders veteran talks about how the Stamps are using technology to drive fan experiences and engagement. Tune in now. You can also find us on: Jay McNeil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-mcneil-mba-a341623/ Website: https://to.lc.dev/lcwebsite Linkedin: https://to.lc.dev/linkedin Instagram: https://to.lc.dev/instagram #SportsTech #Calgary #Stamps #LaunchcodeCanada #TechPodcast #Stampeders

Episode #18 In this episode of Launchcast, our CRO, Robbie Butchart, and CEO, Alberio Bathory-Frota, join Enfinite COO Jason White and Director - Technical Services, Mike Schoenenberger, to talk about innovation and possibilities in the energy storage space. The spotlight of this episode? Innovation and potential in the energy storage sector. They explore why energy storage is one of the best solutions available right now for building a sustainable, green power grid. Tune in to unlock perspectives on the future of energy, sustainability, and innovation. Chapters: (00:00) Start (00:25) Introduction (01:02) Meet Enfinite, Jason White and Mike Schoenenberger (02:25) What does Enfinite do? (04:07) Biggest opportunity (05:04) Evolution of energy storage (06:47) Innovation in energy storage (10:24) Regulatory environment (12:06) Challenges for Enfinite and the industry (13:39) Buying energy (15:33) Maintenance of resources (19:10) Exciting developments (24:32) Net Zero (30:12) Giving back (35:00) Wrap up You can also find us on: Jason White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwhitepeng/ Mike Schoenenberger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-schoenenberger-083b2992/ Enfinite: https://www.enfinite.com Alberio Bathory-Frota: https://to.lc.dev/AlberioBF Robbie Butchart: https://to.lc.dev/RobbieB Website: https://to.lc.dev/lcwebsite Linkedin: https://to.lc.dev/linkedin Instagram: https://to.lc.dev/instagram #EnergyStorage #Energy #Alberta #LaunchcodeCanada #TechPodcast #YYCtech #ABtech #Calgary