Networked Podcast
🎙️ 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.
Episodes
What happens when you grow up without stability—but with a relentless drive to lead?
In this episode of Networked, host David Mabee sits down with Terry Ward, co-founder of Ward Media and a veteran of the publishing industry. Terry shares his powerful journey from a childhood marked by homelessness and hardship to launching a media company that now owns five newspapers across North Central Washington.
Ward Media publishes the Wenatch...
Can sea urchins help save the ocean? In this episode, the answer just might surprise you.
Host David Mabee talks with Aaron Huang, Founder & CEO of OoNee and winner of the 2025 Flywheel Investment Conference, about how climate tech, marine restoration, and sustainable seafood are colliding in powerful ways.
Discover how OoNee is using land-based sea urchin ranching to regenerate kelp forests, strengthen coastal ecosystems, and bu...
How do you build a career that spans Fortune 500 companies, political campaigns, and grassroots nonprofits—while still making time to launch your own marketing firm and a women’s leadership movement?
In Episode 6 of Networked, host David Mabee sits down with Jennifer Bushong, CEO and Founder of JBe Marketing Group and INSPIRE Northwest, to explore a powerhouse career rooted in strategy, service, and storytelling.
Jennifer shares what...
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 express...
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...
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 mean...
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 compan...
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...
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