the buildup.: Recent Episodes
National Design League
the buildup is a series where we explore the latest in engineering and design through interviews with leaders and innovators in the field. the buildup is presented by National Design League
Podcast Description
Is that a 1,2,3 finish by the ford GT40s in the 1966 lemans race! What an exciting moment in the history of automobile racing. Take a journey back with Nitesh and Abhi where they talk about the indirect way an engineering marvel was born and why it was known as a racing legend in the 24 hour race!
National Design League
- Website: https://www.nationaldesignleague.com/
- Email: info@nationaldesignleague.com
Links and Show Notes
- History of Ford GT40
- Corporate history of Ford GT40
- Difficulties between Ford and Ferrari
- 1966 GT40 Specs
- Ford GT40 being built in Canada
Podcast Description
This episode of the buildup, we talk with a rising music entrepreneur, Michael Jobity. We discuss topics such as his start up “2unify” and their Dragons Den featured product, the Auto Tuning Guitar Stand. We will also discuss his journey from his early stages as an entrepreneur, to his Dragons Den experience, and his recent interest in music NFTs.
National Design League
- Website: https://www.nationaldesignleague.com/
- Email: info@nationaldesignleague.com
Michael Links
- Website: https://2unify.co/
- LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljobity/
- LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2unify/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljobity_/?hl=en
Podcast Description:
This episode of the buildup, we take a journey with a veteran entrepreneur, Devin Ramphal, about his first business to his two start-ups focusing on making an impact for the average consumer and environment. We discuss tips for starting a successful Startup, methods to get funding for them and the events that led Devin a.k.a Mister Innovation, to his final place as the Innovation and Tech sector manager for the City of Brampton.
National Design League Links:
1) NDL Website
2) Email Us
Devin Links:
1) Clean Air.AI
2) Brampton City Hall
3) Devin's Twitter
5) Devin's LinkedIn
Podcast Description:
In this week’s episode, Abhi and Nitesh take a trip to the year 1986 during the soviet union, where they explore the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl. Going through the concept of a basic nuclear fission to the design flaws within the RBMK reactor, they both give their own analysis and thoughts on the tragedy that occurred.
Show Notes:
1) What is an RBMK Reactor?
2) Nuclear Fission:
3) RBMK vs LWR Reactor
4) Chernobyl Disaster
5) What is Chernobyl Like Now?
6) Design Flaws Within Chernobyl
7) Anatoly Dyatlov
About National Design League:
- Website: https://www.nationaldesignleague.com/
- Email: info@nationaldesignleague.com
Podcast Description:
This episode of the buildup, we talk with an upcoming entrepreneur, Lianna Genovese, about her start up “Imaginable Solutions” and their award-winning product, “Guiding hands”. We discuss her journey from making a solution for a university class to realizing the potential her product had beyond the classroom setting.
National Design League
- Website: https://www.nationaldesignleague.com/
- Email: info@nationaldesignleague.com
Lianna & Imaginable Solutions
- Website: imaginablesolutions.ca
- LinkedIn Personal: linkedin.com/in/lianna-genovese
- LinkedIn Company: linkedin.com/company/imaginable-solutions
- Instagram: instagram.com/imaginable.solutions
- The Forge: theforge.mcmaster.ca
Podcast Description:
This episode of the teardown, we take a trip down memory lane and discuss the rise and fall of the super sonic commercial jet, the Concorde. In this podcast, we discuss the sonic boom phenomenon, the history of the Concorde, and issues financially and environmentally that caused the demise of this beautiful aircraft.
Links and Show Notes:
1) Information about sonic booms and Mach speed
2) Information about the economics and finances of the Concorde
3) The future of super sonic jets and commercial Airflight
4) History of the Concorde & super sonic jets
5) Fall of the Concorde
Show Notes – Episode 1 (Marcus Riganelli) Show Description This episode of the buildup, we speak with Marcus Riganelli, owner of Riganelli Design about his journey from running a 3D printing company in university, to working as an engineer for three months, and then starting his own engineering design company. In this podcast we discuss topics such as 3D Printing, Product Design, Entrepreneurship, and moving from working to running your own company.
Links and Show Notes National Design League Riganelli Design Article on Metal 3D Printing Grimsmo Knives Video Product, Design, and Development Textbook
Show Notes – Episode 0 (Welcome)
Show Description
the buildup is a series where we explore the latest in engineering and design through interviews with leaders and innovators in the field. the buildup is presented by National Design League
Links and Show Notes
National Design League