Andrews Innovation Podcast

Andrews Innovation

Welcome to Andrews Innovation Podcast! We have engaging conversations to showcase and inspire student entrepreneurs and innovators from Andrews University. Host: Justin Hutauruk This podcast is hosted by the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Andrews University, a Seventh-day Adventist Institution of Higher Education.

  1. Adam Cassell & Donovan Allen: Senior Design Project to Startup

    11/11/2025

    Adam Cassell & Donovan Allen: Senior Design Project to Startup

    What happens when a senior engineering project doesn’t end at graduation but turns into a real-world medical device? In this episode, we talk with Adam Cassell and Donovan Allen, Andrews University mechanical engineering graduates (2023) who helped withe the design for The MAT Table—a revolutionary piece of physical therapy equipment that combines the function of five machines into one, invented by long time Physical Therapist and subject matter expert, Brian Scherf DPT. What started as a senior class project soon evolved into a full-scale collaboration. Adam and Donovan share how they navigated the challenges of design constraints, manufacturing, and supply chain realities while still maintaining innovation and precision. We discuss what it’s really like to take a prototype from the classroom to production, the unexpected lessons of working with real clients and factories, and the importance of persistence when innovation meets practicality. Whether you’re an engineer, student, or entrepreneur, this story is a blueprint for turning ideas into execution. Let’s build something meaningful together. SCHEDULE A CALL ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ ***** Hosted by: Justin Hutauruk Thank you for listening! For suggestions or if you would like to be showcased on our podcast, contact us at: Email: innovate@andrews.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrewsinnovation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/andrewsinnovation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast was created by the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Andrews University, a Seventh-day Adventist Institution of Higher Education.

    50 min
  2. Engineering Grad building products for Formula Race Cars!

    07/25/2025

    Engineering Grad building products for Formula Race Cars!

    Monoah van der Velde is the founder of MV Research and Development, a motorsport-focused engineering startup born from his lifelong passion for racecar design. A recent engineering graduate from Andrews University, Monoah launched the company after a Formula 4 team approached him in 2024 to improve their camera mount system. Since then, he’s been working trackside to develop high-performance solutions like durable mounts and cooling adapters that address real operational challenges. His mission: make motorsport faster, safer, and more efficient through precision engineering. Monoah van der Velde: LinkedIn ***** Partner with Andrews University - Industry Lab  Innovate. Build. Impact. The Industry Lab at Andrews University connects mission-driven organizations with top student talent to develop technology, software, products, services, architectural plans and more. From industries across engineering, medical science, computer science, business, design, and beyond. Let’s build something meaningful together. SCHEDULE A CALL ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ ***** Hosted by: Justin Hutauruk Thank you for listening! For suggestions or if you would like to be showcased on our podcast, contact us at: Email: innovate@andrews.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrewsinnovation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/andrewsinnovation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast was created by the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Andrews University, a Seventh-day Adventist Institution of Higher Education.

    44 min
  3. From Perfoming Pianist to Preseident of Delmar UG.

    06/20/2025

    From Perfoming Pianist to Preseident of Delmar UG.

    Chris Dellen is an intrapreneurial pioneer, driven by an unquenching desire to challenge the status quo. He is a proud Alum of Andrews University where he studied Piano Performance. Currently at his company, Chris helps organizations think differently about how they go-to-market. A unique understanding of revenue generation, business processes, technology, and finance drives his success. He consistently innovates in a highly competitive tech market, building multiple successful business units from the ground up. Chris Dellen : DELMAR Uncommon Growth, LinkedIn ***** Partner with Andrews University - Industry Lab  Innovate. Build. Impact. The Industry Lab at Andrews University connects mission-driven organizations with top student talent to develop technology, software, products, services, architectural plans and more. From industries across engineering, medical science, computer science, business, design, and beyond. Let’s build something meaningful together. SCHEDULE A CALL ⁠HERE⁠ ***** Hosted by: Justin Hutauruk Thank you for listening! For suggestions or if you would like to be showcased on our podcast, contact us at: Email: innovate@andrews.edu Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andrewsinnovation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/andrewsinnovation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast was created by the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Andrews University, a Seventh-day Adventist Institution of Higher Education.

    28 min

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Welcome to Andrews Innovation Podcast! We have engaging conversations to showcase and inspire student entrepreneurs and innovators from Andrews University. Host: Justin Hutauruk This podcast is hosted by the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Andrews University, a Seventh-day Adventist Institution of Higher Education.