🎙️ Real Talk to Inspire, Invest & Empower NCW
Welcome to Networked, a podcast by NCW Tech Alliance — hosted by David Mabee, our Marketing Director and your guide to the stories shaping North Central Washington.
In every episode, David sits down with local innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to uncover the bold ideas being built in our region — and the people behind them.
Each season, we explore what it takes to launch businesses, lead creative ventures, and solve real challenges in tech, education, and community — all from a rural place with big potential. You’ll hear from visionaries who are investing in their communities, inspiring others through their journeys, and empowering the next wave of leaders.
Whether you're a builder, a dreamer, or just curious about what’s possible in NCW — this is the place where ideas take root, stories are shared, and connections are made.
Terry Ward on Resilience, Local Journalism & Building Ward Media | Networked Podcast Ep. 8
Terry Ward recounts his journey from homelessness to media entrepreneurship, discussing resilience and the founding of Ward Media in an interview with David Mabee.
5 Jun 2025
How OoNee Is Restoring Oceans with Sea Urchins | Aaron Huang, Flywheel Winner | Networked Podcast EP 7
Aaron Huang, CEO of OoNee, discusses with host David Mabee how his company uses sea urchin ranching to restore kelp forests and create a sustainable seafood supply chain in this interview.
29 May 2025
Jennifer Bushong on Leadership, Strategy & Purpose-Driven Marketing | Networked Podcast Ep. 6
Jennifer Bushong discusses her career spanning Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits, highlighting leadership, strategy, and purpose-driven marketing, in an interview with David Mabee.
22 May 2025
The Power of Touch: Jerred Mace from OneCourt on Reimagining Sports for Everyone | Networked Ep. 5
What if you could feel the game? That question led Jerred Mace, a University of Washington graduate with a passion for accessibility, to found OneCourt — a startup bringing live sports to fans with visual disabilities through touch. In this episode of Networked, Jerred shares how his own experience with low vision and a viral video of a blind soccer fan sparked a purpose-driven journey. From childhood inventions and creative expression to winning the 2024 Flywheel Investment Conference, Jerre...
15 May 2025
Tending the Back 40: How Colleen Malmassari Helps Businesses Thrive Behind the Scenes | Networked Podcast Ep. 4
When you're running a business, the "front 40" — the visible side everyone sees — often gets all the attention. But what about the "back 40" — the admin, HR, and operations work that keeps everything running behind the scenes? In this episode of Networked, host David Mabee sits down with Colleen Malmassari, founder of Back40 Advisors, to talk about why the less-visible parts of your organization deserve just as much care as the customer-facing ones. With deep roots in agriculture and over 20 ...
8 May 2025
Blooming Bold: How Cindy Gonzalez Turned a High School Passion into a Flower Shop at 18 | Networked Podcast Ep. 3
At just 18 years old, Cindy Gonzalez turned a high school floral design class into a full-blown business — launching The Bloom Flowery in East Wenatchee shortly after graduating from Eastmont High School. In this episode of Networked, Cindy shares how she went from making bouquets in her family’s garage to opening her own flower shop, the decision to stay home and pursue her dream instead of going to college, and what it really means to be the “main character” in your own story. Whether you’r...
1 May 2025
Innovation After Hours: Edwin Eaton on Building iPro & Coaching Entrepreneurs | Networked Podcast Ep. 2
Episode 2: Edwin Eaton | iPro Cleaning Services How do you grow a janitorial company into one of the fastest-growing businesses in the Northwest — and still find time to coach others, build software, and launch a podcast? In this episode of Networked, host David Mabee sits down with Edwin Eaton, founder of iPro Building Services, a two-time Inc. 5000 honoree serving Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Edwin shares how he scaled his company with purpose, why he’s passionate about mentoring other en...
21 Apr 2025
Big Brands, Small Towns & Bold Stories: How P2X Studio is Redefining Creative Work in NCW | Networked Podcast Ep. 1
Episode 1: Jess & Dan Pappas | P2X Studio What happens when two award-winning creatives leave NYC and LA to build a storytelling studio in Wenatchee, Washington? You get P2X Studio — and a conversation packed with inspiration, creativity, and heart. In this episode, we chat with Jess and Dan Pappas, co-founders of P2X, about: 🎥 Working with global brands like JetBlue 🏆 Winning Cannes Lions and Telly Awards 🌄 Bringing big-city experience to small-town impact 📸 Telli...
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