On this week's episode, Mike and Steve welcomed Daryl Adams, President of RufDiamond, back to the show. Daryl talked about transitioning from a career in the armed forces and policing to business, the Fat Truck platform, his leadership style, and what's in his "everyday carry."

On this week's episode, Mike and Steve sat down with Kelly Scott, GM of Barrydowne Paint. Kelly talked about how the paint industry is more innovative than you think and how she is revolutionizing how retailers sell paint through her new venture, Paint Pass. And, of course, Kelly also shared some painting tips.

On this week's episode, Mike and Steve sat down with Mauro Nero, owner of Mr. Nero Contracting & Restoration. Mauro talked about his journey into owning his family business, building on his father's legacy, and hidden treasures found at job sites. Mauro also shared a couple of his sports predictions for the year.

The Unlikely Innovators is back for its fifth season. To kick things off, Mike and Steve sat down with the legendary Peter Dal Bianco in their Eastlink TV Community studio. Peter talked about his humble beginnings, growing his businesses, and how he took on goliaths in the industry.

On the latest Unlikely Innovators, Mike and Steve with Lauren Tedesco, COO of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA) live at the fourth annual BEV In-Depth: Mines to Mobility conference in Sudbury. Lauren talked about her roots as a "car girl," her journey into the automotive sector, the importance of the APMA's Project Arrow, and her role on the Board of Governors for Sheridan College.

On the latest episode, Mike and Steve chatted with Matt McMullen, founder and COO of Realbotix, and Andrew Kiguel, the company's Executive Chairman and CEO, along with their AI-enabled humanoid robot, Aria, live at the Ontario Centre for Innovation's DiscoveryX conference.

On the latest episode, Mike and Steve chatted with Edwin Reilly, co-founder and Managing Partner of Freelandt Caldwell Reilly, LLP, in front a live audience at Cambrian College's Hanson Venture Lab. Edwin talked about taking the leap to going into business for himself, how FCR maintained its culture and core values as it grew, and how it has continued to find ways to innovate. Finally, Edwin also shared some creative tailoring tips from FCR's early days.

On the latest Unlikely Innovators, Mike and Steve welcomed Andy Fenos, President of iDESIGN 365. Andy talked about how his company helps empower STEM students and educators with robotics and 3D printing. Andy also talked about the exciting world of VEX Robotics and how those competitions put students on the path towards rewarding careers in STEM such as automation and robotics.

On the latest episode, hosts Mike and Steve sat down with Sylvain Charbonneau, President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Sylvain talked about his journey from academia to government labs to founding a company and now with his work at a foundation. Sylvain also talked about how CFI enables industry to access state-of-the-art equipment, and gave us a crash course in photonics and semiconductors in Canada. Finally, he gave us some important advice on why you must never put your daughter on a horse.

On the latest episode of The Unlikely Innovators, Mike and Steve welcomed Dr. Robert Luke, CEO of eCampus Ontario. Robert talked about his efforts in helping to recognize the importance of college applied research and his thought leadership in that space. Robert also discussed eCampus Ontario and the role it plays in ensuring all Ontarians have a better future through digital higher education. Lastly, Robert talked about how he finds perspective in the wilderness.