Buzz Worthy

<p>What if the future of medicine isn’t found in a pill bottle but printed, layer by layer?</p><p>This week, we sit down with the founders of Tessella Biosciences, a Southern Ontario–based biotech company building advanced ready-to-use bioinks for 3D cell culture, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.</p><p>CEO <strong>Jose</strong>, a Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at McMaster University, never set out to be an entrepreneur. Raised in a family of scientists in Mexico, his path was always rooted in research. But sometimes innovation pushes you beyond the lab and into the arena of building something the world needs.</p><p>Alongside him is Eduardo, Head of R&amp;D, who journeyed from Cuba to Mexico to Canada in pursuit of science. With deep expertise in nanomaterials and bioanalytical devices, he’s helping lead the development of proprietary biomaterial inks that are already outperforming existing commercial products in the market.</p><p>Together, they’re not just publishing papers, they’re commercializing possibility.</p><p>In this episode, they bring tangible proof to the studio: 3D-printed hydrogel noses, arteries, and mesh structures designed to support tissue regeneration. We talk about what it means to move from academic discovery to startup execution, the pressure and responsibility of creating materials that may one day live inside the human body, and the courage it takes to step into entrepreneurship for the first time.</p><p>This conversation goes beyond science. It’s about legacy, immigration, first-time founders, and what happens when two scientists decide not to wait for the future of medicine but to build it.</p><p>Because sometimes the next frontier of healing starts with a question:</p><p>What if we could help the body regenerate itself?</p><p></p><p>Follow them: </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tessella-biosciences-inc/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/tessella-biosciences-inc/</a></p><p>Instagram: @tessellabiosciences</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tessellabio.com">www.tessellabio.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Join the Buzz: </strong></p><p>Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about? </p><p>Visit us on our website and suggest a guest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buzzworthypod.ca/">https://buzzworthypod.ca/</a> </p><p></p><p><strong>Stay up to date with what we're doing: </strong></p><p>Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod </p><p>Linkedin: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true">https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true</a> </p><p></p><p><strong>Watch our TV SHOW! </strong></p><p>Its the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month! </p><p>Watch Live: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cable14.com/buzzworthy">https://cable14.com/buzzworthy</a> </p><p>#podcast #entrepreneurship #regenerativemedicine #mcmasteruniversity</p><p></p>

<p>What's do you wish you wish you never stopped doing as a child?</p><p>Resident and touring DJ for Juno Award winning artist Haviah Mighty, Myliek Mckenzie found himself living his 13yr old DJ dreams by simply shooting his shot at every moment. His stories show us how dedication to you craft, consistency, and keeping an eye open for opportunities builds a ladder to success. </p><p>Gaining a love of music from his grandmother, practicing in church and not being afraid to tell everyone about his dreams, Myliek found himself growing as a DJ with every opportunity across industries from professional sport teams game day, club scenes, private events and tours!</p><p>Myliek McKenzie is a DJ in the Hamilton scene playing in many different places throughout the city! You can hear his sounds at every tiger cat game at the Coors original patio, Also the game day curator for Hamilton Forge FC soccer team! He supports Canadian artists as their tour DJ and has great pride in being on stage to perform at festivals and nightlife!</p><p>DJ Beenie Sounds and Services provides DJ and audio services to many different private events and local businesses. We take great pride on providing clients with musical memories that will last a lifetime! </p><p>Follow DJ Beenie Sound and Services on Instagram:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/prod.beenie/">Instagram: @prod.beenie</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/beeniebop/">Mix Cloud: @Beeniebop </a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/beeniebop/">https://www.mixcloud.com/beeniebop/</a></p><p></p><p>This episode is a part of a 4 Part Series memorializing black entrepreneurs leaving their mark and impact on the world today and in the future for Black History Month. This is made in collaboration with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://blkowned.ca/">Blk Owned Hamilton</a> and sponsored by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/">Hamilton Chamber of Commerce</a> &amp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://investinhamilton.ca/">Invest in Hamilton</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Join the Buzz:</strong></p><p>Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about? Visit us on our website and suggest a guest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buzzworthypod.ca/">https://buzzworthypod.ca/</a></p><p></p><p>Stay up to date with what we're doing:</p><p>Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod</p><p>Linkedin: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true">https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Watch our TV SHOW!</strong></p><p>Its the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month!</p><p>Watch Live: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cable14.com/buzzworthy">https://cable14.com/buzzworthy</a></p>

<p>What's the biggest commitment you've made because you love someone?</p><p>Coming off of the heels of Valentines Day where love looks like flowers and chocolate. Real love is taking a leap of faith into entrepreneurship just so your family can have jobs and find a purpose for everyday life.</p><p>Lyns Corporation is made up of 3 companies built by 2 sisters over 27 years for their parents as immigrants in a new environment. But this conversation is between 2 generations, reflecting on the past, the current transition and the optimism of the next generation of business owners. Randy, now taking over after 27yrs has came to hard realizations and learning he confessed to with Vinnette having an incredibly proud moment knowing she made the right decision.</p><p>This family affair is beyond just the owners. But companies built on trust, sacrifice, and community with active villagers. The ones you call upon, the customers that help you unload your delivery trucks, and the unwavering care of employees over the years.</p><p>Follow Lyns Corporation Businesses on Instagram:</p><p>@CaribbeanCanadianRestaurant @MissLynsWings @LynsLinsteadMarket</p><p></p><p>This episode is a part of a 4 Part Series memorializing black entrepreneurs leaving their mark and impact on the world today and in the future for Black History Month. This is made in collaboration with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://blkowned.ca/">Blk Owned Hamilton</a> and sponsored by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/">Hamilton Chamber of Commerce</a> &amp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://investinhamilton.ca/">Invest in Hamilton</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Join the Buzz:</strong></p><p>Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about? Visit us on our website and suggest a guest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buzzworthypod.ca/">https://buzzworthypod.ca/</a></p><p></p><p>Stay up to date with what we're doing:</p><p>Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod</p><p>Linkedin: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true">https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Watch our TV SHOW!</strong></p><p>Its the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month!</p><p>Watch Live: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cable14.com/buzzworthy">https://cable14.com/buzzworthy</a></p>

<p>12 years from now, what would you be surprised about with a risk you are taking today?</p><p>Max Francis, our guest today took a risk so big, his friends and family staged an intervention for him. Mac tells us his stories of building from the ground up, being mistaken as a drug dealer and even married women's boyfriend. This was all part of just building his company. </p><p>Max was willing to fail big by putting one strep in front of the other to build his company True Hamilton. Inclusion not exclusion is how max describes himself and it shines through with his company True Hamiltonian. Against all warnings and interventions, this engineer quit his full time secure job to sell t-shirts.</p><p>Tune into this episode for big laughs, almost devasting moments and life lessons learned from unusual places by simply saying yes to everything for a season. This conversation was an adventure and heart warming, just like the city we build in, Hamilton. </p><p><strong>Follow True Hamiltonian:</strong></p><p>Instagram: @truehamiltonianHamiltonian</p><p>Twitter: @truehamiltonian</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://truehamiltonian.ca">truehamiltonian.ca</a></p><p></p><p>This episode is a part of a 4 Part Series memorializing black entrepreneurs leaving their mark and impact on the world today and in the future for Black History Month. This is made in collaboration with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://blkowned.ca/">Blk Owned Hamilton</a> and sponsored by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/">Hamilton Chamber of Commerce</a> &amp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://investinhamilton.ca/">Invest in Hamilton</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Join the Buzz:</strong></p><p>Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about? Visit us on our website and suggest a guest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buzzworthypod.ca/">https://buzzworthypod.ca/</a></p><p></p><p>Stay up to date with what we're doing:</p><p>Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod</p><p>Linkedin: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true">https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Watch our TV SHOW!</strong></p><p>Its the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month!</p><p>Watch Live: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cable14.com/buzzworthy">https://cable14.com/buzzworthy</a></p>

<p>What's the one decision you made that you will never go back on?</p><p>Faisal Bello made a decision that guided every decision he made from pre-teen to now. That decision eventually lead to Bello Foods. A food manufacturing company based in Hamilton, Ontario, specializing in high-quality herbs, spices, and specialty food products. Its aromatic herbs are responsibly sourced from West Africa and processed with a strong focus on quality, safety, and consistency, serving retailers, foodservice partners, and consumers across the globe.</p><p>Through his journey the decision never waived, but the strategy did. Some may call it stubborn, but through it all, he dove deep into entrepreneurship, remaining grounded, and always looking to give back. Faisal is rich in many things, but most rich in stories, that keep him grounded and determined to build a legacy that now lives beyond his awe inspiring grandmother, through him and onto future generations</p><p>This conversation takes up into the different areas of business including, Hibiscus (Sorrel) AI and the Human experience, comfort blanks, the telecom industry, and where it all began, Kano Nigeria.</p><p></p><p><strong>Follow Bello Foods:</strong></p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1HL97s8nVJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr">https://www.facebook.com/share/1HL97s8nVJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a></p><p>Instagram: @bello_foods</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.bellofoods.ca">www.bellofoods.ca</a></p><p></p><p>This episode is a part of a 4 Part Series memorializing black entrepreneurs leaving their mark and impact on the world today and in the future for Black History Month. This is made in collaboration with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://blkowned.ca/">Blk Owned Hamilton</a> and sponsored by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/">Hamilton Chamber of Commerce</a> &amp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://investinhamilton.ca/">Invest in Hamilton</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Join the Buzz:</strong></p><p>Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about? Visit us on our website and suggest a guest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buzzworthypod.ca/">https://buzzworthypod.ca/</a></p><p></p><p>Stay up to date with what we're doing:</p><p>Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod</p><p>Linkedin: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true">https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Watch our TV SHOW!</strong></p><p>Its the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month!</p><p>Watch Live: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cable14.com/buzzworthy">https://cable14.com/buzzworthy</a></p>