ProtoPod

In this episode, we are excited to be joined by Bryan Gilliom, President & CTO of Message Point Media—a leader in digitaldisplays for over 100 transit systems across North America.
We explore how his team uses rapid prototyping, semi-custom manufacturing, and global collaboration—with Protocase as a key partner in bringing fast-turn ideas to life. Hear how one whiteboard session sparked a company shift—and what it takes to scale smart in a 24/7 world.

In this episode, we are excited to be joined by Brendan O’Brien, Head of R&D at Vorne Industries, a company known for its durable, equipment-agnostic solutions that help manufacturers track productivity and minimize downtime.
With a background in mechanical engineering, data analytics, and sustainability, Brendan brings a global perspective and a people-first approach to driving lasting improvements in manufacturing.

In today's episode, we’re excited to chat with Jan Fessl, Founder and Managing Director of FPC USA.
With a Master’s in Astronautical Engineering from USC, Jan’s career spans hardware testing, control systems, and liquid propulsion. He first connected with Protocase while at USC’s Liquid Propulsion Lab, where he was featured in our Student Spotlight.
Originally from the Czech Republic, Jan moved to Los Angeles about 10 years ago. Since then, he’s helped expand FPC, a global leader in test infrastructure solutions, across North America, supporting industries from aerospace to defense.

In today’s episode, we're excited to chat with Craig Phillips, founder of Tangelo Audio and a driving force behind some of the most powerful digital synthesizers on the market. 
With a degree in Electronic Systems Engineering and a passion for electronics that was sparked at age seven, Craig blends technical know-how with a creative, hands-on approach to hardware design. 

In today's episode, we're excited to chat with Sandheep Surendran, founder of Surya Design, LLC, a product development firm known for turning inventive ideas into reality across industries like biotech, automotive,and consumer electronics.
With over 20 years of experience spanning toys to clean tech, Sandheep brings a multidisciplinary edge to engineering, combining mechanical, electrical, and software expertise.
Sandheep has built a reputation for practical innovation, taking products from one-offprototypes to large-scale manufacturing, all with an eye for catching problems before theyarise.
We’ll dive into his unique approach to design and the projects that have shaped his career.

In this episode, we’re joined by Steve Taylor, President of the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association.
Steve leads the team behind the International Rocket Engineering Competition, the world’s biggest student rocketry event. With years of experience in launch ops and safety, he’s helped shape what IREC is today.
We’ll talk about how student rocketry is evolving, the big move to Midland, Texas, and what’s next for ESRA and the competition.

In today's episode, we are excited to chat with Jason Jenkins, a seasoned audio-visual systems expert and the founder of Studiomatic, the company behind the One Button Studio.
With over 20 years of experience in video production, studio design, and live streaming, Jason has made it his mission to simplify professional content creation.
The Studiomatic One Button Studio is a fully automated, self-service video solution that removes the complexity of traditional production. With just a single press, users can walk into a studio and record high-quality video, complete with lighting, and audio, all without needing technical skills or post-production editing.

In today's episode, we are excited to talk to Paul Green, Associate Director of Operations and Technology Development at CanAssist, an innovative organization based at the University of Victoria.
CanAssist is dedicated to developing customized technologies andservices that enhance independence and inclusion for individuals with physical orcognitive challenges.
We’re excited to dive into the impactful work Paul and his team are doing, and explorehow CanAssist is transforming lives through innovation and accessibility.