Innovating mental health solutions - Steven Farrugia

In this special episode of The Makers Podcast, Brandon and Tod interview Steven Farrugia, Character & Culture Expert, Social Entrepreneur, Strategist, Executive Adviser, Speaker, Continuous Improvement.

Founder, CEO & Chair at Sharetree. Check him out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stfarrugia/

http://www.sharetree.org

more info to come

Thanks to:

https://www.centricminds.com/

Check out Tod Pedler here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/todpedler/

Check out Brandon Burns here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjkburns/

https://www.teamified.com.au/

In this special episode of The Makers Podcast, Brandon interviews co-host Todd about the revolutionary Lightrium Lamp. This innovative lighting solution combines sleek design, cutting-edge technology, and sustainability, offering users a compact, self-sustaining light source powered by the sun. Todd shares insights into the inspiration behind the lamp, the journey from concept to prototype, and the broader potential of this groundbreaking technology to transform energy usage in homes.

Takeaways

• The Lightrium Lamp leverages advanced solar technology to charge in as little as 2 hours of sunlight, providing eco-friendly illumination at night.
• Featuring a sleek, minimalist design, the lamp is compact, lightweight, and easy to incorporate into any home décor.
• Smart functionality includes app-controlled features, such as automatic scheduling, brightness adjustment, and over-the-air updates.
• Locally manufactured in Australia, the Lightrium Lamp is built with sustainability and quality in mind, supporting the local economy while reducing its environmental footprint.
• Designed to empower renters and homeowners, the lamp offers an accessible entry point into solar technology, addressing rising energy costs with innovative solutions.

Thanks to:

https://www.centricminds.com/

Check out Tod Pedler here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/todpedler/

Check out Brandon Burns here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjkburns/

https://www.teamified.com.au/

In this episode, Todd Pedler interviews Brandon Burns, a tech entrepreneur and current leader at Teamified, a company that helps tech businesses extend their financial reach through a balanced global workforce. Brandon shares his journey from a childhood acting career to becoming a tech entrepreneur, discussing his experience in building and scaling businesses, the rebranding of the company from "Patona" to "Teamified," and the importance of community in business. He also provides insights into how Teamified uses global talent to help tech companies achieve growth while controlling costs.

Key Takeaways:

• Rebranding to Teamified helped the company align its name with its tech-focused mission and branding trends.
• Teamified’s global workforce strategy allows clients to build cost-effective teams by balancing onshore and offshore talent.
• Leveraging LinkedIn and community events has proven effective for Teamified in building brand awareness despite high ad costs.
• Brandon’s career journey from acting to tech entrepreneurship provided valuable insights into adapting across industries.

Thanks to:

https://www.centricminds.com/

Check out Tod Pedler here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/todpedler/

Check out Brandon Burns here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjkburns/

https://www.teamified.com.au/