🎙️ Welcome to Innovation Deciphered! In this episode, our host Tim Fitch is joined by Jamie Tong, CEO and founder of Scannetix. Jamie shares his inspiring path from an apprentice in mechanical and electrical engineering to the founder of a pioneering technology company aimed at reducing utility strikes. Join us as we explore Jamie's transition from employee to entrepreneur, driven by a critical industry issue he witnessed firsthand. Discover how a scholarship from the Worshipful Company of Constructors and support from Innovate UK fuelled his mission to create a solution that promises both economic and safety benefits. Jamie sheds light on the staggering statistics and immense challenges faced by the construction industry due to utility strikes, and how his innovative approach could revolutionise the way we manage critical infrastructure. Tune in to hear about the importance of following your nose, leveraging luck, and the relentless hard work behind developing a groundbreaking product. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and making a tangible impact on society. Stay curious, stay inspired, and keep deciphering innovation with us. Please note that at 18:04, our guest intended to refer to '74 life-changing injuries,' not fatalities. At Innovation Deciphered and Scannetix, we ensure our audience receives accurate information. #InnovationDeciphered #TechEvolution