Join host Moshe Mikanovsky in this engaging episode of the Beyond Product Podcast as he sits down with Calvin Benchimol, Co-founder & CEO of CrewScope. The construction industry is facing a labor crisis, productivity challenges, and outdated planning methods. CrewScope is tackling these problems head-on by empowering field crews with simple, intuitive site planning and collaboration tools. 🏗️📲In this episode, Calvin shares his journey from working in construction logistics to launching a tech-driven solution for hourly workers, why simplicity is a strategy, and how gamification and behavioral psychology are reshaping workforce engagement on industrial sites.💡 Key Highlights:✅ Fixing Construction Productivity – Why hourly worker efficiency has declined since the 1970s and how CrewScope is changing that.✅ The Power of Simplicity – How reducing complexity in technology makes adoption easier for industrial teams.✅ Winning Together – How CrewScope fosters team collaboration, goal-setting, and performance rewards to keep workers engaged.✅ Gamification in Construction – How real-time incentives and progress tracking help crews stay motivated and aligned.✅ A Data-Driven Future – The role of AI, predictive analytics, and workforce data in shaping smarter, more efficient job sites.🎧 Listen now to learn how CrewScope is bridging the gap between frontline workers and leadership, creating a culture of accountability and efficiency in construction!👥 About Calvin Benchimol:Calvin Benchimol is the Co-founder & CEO of CrewScope, a site planning and collaboration tool built specifically for industrial and construction field teams. With nearly two decades of experience in the industry—including leadership roles at Lafarge and eCompliance—Calvin saw firsthand how disconnected job sites were from strategic planning. CrewScope is his solution to streamlining workflows, improving productivity, and making work more engaging for hourly workers.🔗 Reference LinksCrewScope Website - https://www.crewscope.comCrewScope LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/crewscopeCrewScope Twitter - https://twitter.com/crewscope🙋 About HostMoshe Mikanovsky is a Product Management Coach helping companies build lean software products with his unique experience in engineering and managing products for 30 years.🎙️ About the ShowBeyond Product Podcast is brought to you by Rootquotient—Canada's leading product engineering company.🔔 Follow us for regular updates🔗 LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/rootquotient📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rootquotientltd✖️ X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/rootquotient📘 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rootquotient🌍 Website - https://www.rootquotient.com🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4H2wpIJmYrmYwLv0J2260RStay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions, meaningful insights, and all things Beyond Product.#beyondproduct #constructiontech #proptech #industrialinnovation #gamification #B2Btech #supplychain #productmanagement #UX #digitaltransformation #hourlyworkers #founderstory #rootquotient #techforgood

Join host Moshe Mikanovsky in this eye-opening episode of the Beyond Product Podcast as he speaks with Sylvia Ng, CEO & Founder of Return Bear. Returns are now a $900 billion problem, with massive financial, logistical, and environmental consequences. Sylvia and her team at Return Bear are on a mission to revolutionize reverse logistics, making returns smoother for customers, more profitable for brands, and better for the environment. 🌱📦In this episode, Sylvia shares her journey from Shopify to building a logistics startup, how AI and predictive analytics help brands minimize waste, and why returns are one of the biggest sustainability challenges in e-commerce today.💡 Key Highlights:✅ The Hidden Cost of Returns – How returns contribute 24 million metric tons of CO2 annually and why most returned items end up in landfills.✅ Fixing the Broken System – How Return Bear provides instant refunds, local logistics hubs, and cuts return costs by 40%.✅ Amazon’s Influence – Why Amazon’s return policies have set new consumer expectations, forcing brands to adapt or fall behind.✅ Using AI for Smarter Returns – How predictive analytics help brands decide what to restock, resell, or donate.✅ Building a Mission-Driven Startup – Sylvia’s founder journey, insights on pivoting, and balancing impact with profitability.🎧 Listen now to learn how e-commerce brands can turn returns into an opportunity—for business and the planet!👥 About Sylvia Ng:Sylvia Ng is the CEO & Founder of Return Bear, a reverse logistics company tackling the e-commerce return crisis. With a background in growth product management, she previously led teams at Shopify and 500px before launching Return Bear to create a sustainable, tech-powered solution for returns. Sylvia has been recognized as EMC’s Woman of the Year (2024), WeWorking Woman CEO of the Year (2023), and one of Canada’s Most Inspiring Women in STEM (2018).🔗 Reference LinksReturn Bear Website - https://www.returnbear.comReturn Bear LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/returnbearReturn Bear Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/returnbear🙋 About HostMoshe Mikanovsky is a Product Management Coach helping companies build lean software products with his unique experience in engineering and managing products for 30 years.🎙️ About the ShowBeyond Product Podcast is brought to you by Rootquotient—Canada's leading product engineering company.🔔 Follow us for regular updates🔗 LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/rootquotient📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rootquotientltd✖️ X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/rootquotient📘 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rootquotient🌍 Website - https://www.rootquotient.com🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4H2wpIJmYrmYwLv0J2260RStay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions, meaningful insights, and all things Beyond Product.#beyondproduct #ecommerce #returns #reverseLogistics #sustainability #greentech #productmanagement #growthhacking #supplychain #logistics #customerexperience #founderstory #rootquotient #innovation #techforgood

Join host Moshe Mikanovsky in this powerful episode of the Beyond Product Podcast as he sits down with Thomas Fletcher, Co-founder & CTO of Leynek Medical. Leynek Medical is on a mission to revolutionize cancer care with ReneCare, a digital platform designed to support patients and caregivers throughout their cancer journey. 🏥💡In this episode, Thomas shares his journey of building a tech-driven solution for cancer care, the challenges of startup funding, and how AI-powered insights are transforming patient support. Discover how ReneCare helps patients track symptoms, manage their health data, and stay connected with caregivers—all while reducing stress and improving treatment outcomes.💡 Key Highlights:✅ Bridging the Cancer Care Gap – How ReneCare helps patients log symptoms, journal experiences, and receive personalized insights.✅ Beyond AI Hype – How AI is used for intelligent summarization, not diagnostics, to improve patient-doctor communication.✅ The Positivity Bucket – A unique feature helping patients receive emotional support from their loved ones at the right moments.✅ Startup Lessons from a Serial Founder – Insights on bootstrapping vs. VC funding and why co-founder compatibility is key.✅ Real-World Impact – How cancer patients and caregivers worldwide are already benefiting from the platform.🎧 Tune in now for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of technology, healthcare, and human-centered design.👥 About Thomas Fletcher:Thomas Fletcher is the Co-founder & CTO of Leynek Medical, an innovative healthtech company focused on digital tools for cancer care. With a background in embedded systems and UX, he previously co-founded Crank Software, later acquired after 15 years of success. His passion lies in creating impactful technology solutions that enhance patient care.🔗 Reference Links🌍 Leynek Medical Website - https://www.leynekmedical.com📱 ReneCare App (iOS & Android) - Available worldwide💼 Leynek Medical LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leynekmedical🙋 About the Host:Moshe Mikanovsky is a Product Management Coach helping companies build lean software products with his 30 years of experience in engineering and managing products.🎙️ About the Show:Beyond Product Podcast is brought to you by Rootquotient—Canada's leading product engineering company.🔔 Follow us for regular updates🔗 LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/rootquotient📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rootquotientltd✖️ X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/rootquotient📘 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rootquotient🌍 Website - https://www.rootquotient.com🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4H2wpIJmYrmYwLv0J2260R📌 Stay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions, meaningful insights, and all things Beyond Product.#BeyondProduct #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #AIinHealthcare #CancerCare #StartupJourney #FounderStory #PatientCare #Rootquotient #Innovation #TechForGood