Rogue Inventions

Rogue Inventions
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Dive into the wild, creative spirit of Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley and Northern California with Rogue Inventions, a biweekly podcast that celebrates the dreamers, doers, and entrepreneurs shaping the future. Hosted by Ali Tarraf, we bring you unfiltered conversations with recent startup founders, visionary community builders, and fearless innovators who are redefining what’s possible. From groundbreaking ventures to fresh ideas sparking change, each episode uncovers the stories, struggles, and triumphs of the region’s most inspiring minds.
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The podcast focuses on entrepreneurship, community innovation, and the creative economy, with episodes exploring topics such as startup journeys, social entrepreneurship, and local cultural movements, including a deep dive into the development of unique ventures like Rogue Sauna and its communal impact.

Dive into the wild, creative spirit of Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley and Northern California with Rogue Inventions, a biweekly podcast that celebrates the dreamers, doers, and entrepreneurs shaping the future. Hosted by Ali Tarraf, we bring you unfiltered conversations with recent startup founders, visionary community builders, and fearless innovators who are redefining what’s possible. From groundbreaking ventures to fresh ideas sparking change, each episode uncovers the stories, struggles, and triumphs of the region’s most inspiring minds.
Join me in a conversation with Daniel Kavanaugh to explore his journey in starting Rogue Sauna. Rogue Sauna Founded by Daniel and two co-founders after discovering shared interest in mobile saunas, leading to a 2-year development journey including research trips to Finland and Europe.
Building high-quality mobile and floating saunas with focus on traditional practices, proper heat stratification, and optimal steam conditions.
He is working on launching first floating sauna in Portland on the Willamette River, inspired by successful implementations in Norway and Seattle. Planning to expand social sauna spaces across Pacific Northwest and mountain ranges, with focus on semi-outdoor experiences.
Daniel emphasizes sauna’s role as a communal space that brings people together and acts as a social equalizer.

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