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TrolMaster - An Interview with Caroline Wynne, Executive VP of Sales and Business Development

Admin • 22 August, 2025

In this episode, James Ruhle talks with Caroline Wynne, EVP of Sales and Business Development at TrolMaster. They explore TrolMaster’s Hydro-X, Carbon-X, and Aqua-X systems, which give growers precise control over lighting, climate, CO₂, and irrigation. Caroline highlights scalable, plug-and-play solutions with remote monitoring, sensor integration, and future-ready upgrades for growers of all sizes.

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Introduction

In this episode of the Growers MBA podcast, host James Ruhle sits down with Caroline Wynne, Executive VP of Sales and Business Development at TrolMaster, a leader in advanced environmental control technology for the horticultural industry. Caroline explains how TrolMaster’s modular solutions—Hydro-X, Carbon-X, and Aqua-X—empower growers to manage lighting, climate, CO₂, irrigation, and automation with precision.

The conversation explores scalable, plug-and-play controllers, app-based remote monitoring, and sensor integration, while highlighting key takeaways like flexible design for all grow sizes, real-time alerts, and future-ready upgrades that keep growers ahead in an ever-evolving industry.

Caroline Wynne

Executive VP of Sales and Business Development

00:00

Intro & Host + Guest Intros

Host James Ruhle welcomes Caroline Wynne, Executive VP at TrolMaster. Caroline shares her background in business administration and her journey into the horticulture technology industry, emphasizing her role in scaling operations and building systems.

01:10

What is TrolMaster? Mission & Market Impact

Caroline explains TrolMaster’s origins, its Hong Kong roots, and mission to deliver advanced environmental control systems. She highlights how the company empowers growers of all sizes with scalable solutions to optimize operations.

04:00

Deep Dive: Hydro-X System (Environment Control)

A detailed look at Hydro-X Pro, TrolMaster’s flagship controller for professional growers. Caroline discusses its robust scalability, compatibility with multiple sensors, and ability to manage climate, lighting, and ventilation in one system.

07:30

Deep Dive: Aqua-X System (Irrigation & Nutrients)

Caroline introduces Aqua-X, which handles irrigation scheduling and nutrient dosing. She explains how it complements Hydro-X for complete grow automation, reducing waste and improving precision in feeding cycles.

10:20

Carbon-X & Safety Solutions (CO₂ Monitoring)

Discussion on Carbon-X for CO₂ enrichment and compliance with safety regulations. Caroline shares how it prevents hazards, supports OSHA requirements, and offers real-time alerts for safer growing environments.

13:00

Modular Design & Expandability (Tent-X, Green-X, Single Task Controllers)

Caroline emphasizes TrolMaster’s highly modular ecosystem, allowing growers to start small and scale seamlessly with plug-and-play components, additional sensors, and specialized controllers like Tent-X and Green-X.

15:30

Remote & App-Based Monitoring + Alerts

Caroline discusses TrolMaster’s app integration for real-time monitoring and alerts, enabling growers to control multiple systems and maintain ideal conditions from anywhere via mobile devices.

18:00

Sensor Integration & Plug-and-Play Installation

Insight into TrolMaster’s sensor lineup—temperature, humidity, CO₂, PAR—and the brand’s true plug-and-play approach, ensuring easy installation and future-ready upgrades without large upfront costs.

20:30

Global Support, Upgrades & Customer-Driven Innovation

Caroline outlines TrolMaster’s warranty, on-demand support via video calls, and rapid replacements. She also previews upcoming innovations like Omega, a cloud-based hub for managing multiple facilities.

22:00

Advice for Growers Choosing Control Systems

Caroline shares why automation is now essential, helping growers reduce waste, save energy, and stay competitive. She encourages starting with scalable systems to future-proof operations.

24:00

Final Thoughts & How to Connect with Caroline & TrolMaster

Closing remarks on TrolMaster’s commitment to growers, innovation pipeline, and how listeners can access products and support. Caroline shares contact details for personalized advice and solutions.

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