Wellington’s experience in digital transformation at large financial institutions helped him realize it was a key component to a more democratic financial future. By offering a fresher digital experience to their customers, not only will banking be better but Connect First Credit Union can also support local FinTech partners to grow Alberta’s economy.
Read MoreIn this episode, you will learn from Randy Thompson, Owner & CEO at Valhalla Angels - one of the largest early stage capital organizations in Canada. With 300+ companies funded and $75M invested in them, they have the expertise and history to help you understand the in’s and out’s of VC.
Read MoreIn this episode, the team at Sleep Culture Co helps unpack why sleep is a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect to our health and productivity. Considering we need to sleep for 7-9 hours each day, it’s an important process, otherwise we would have evolved out of it. Find out how sleep impacts your empathy, productivity, communication and more.
Read MoreIn this episode, Rick Makos, Regional and Managing Director at AltaML, helps you understand that the biggest hurdle to getting data together isn’t the data itself, but getting people into the right mindset. He also helps explain how big data, analytics, and machine learning will accelerate businesses to get to market faster and transform the way we do business.
Read MoreIn this episode, Jeff Robson, President & CEO of Vada Capital unleashes his transparent and curious mindset to help you understand his style of investment, why failure isn’t bad at your start-up, and why Jeff believes Calgary needs to step into its identity as a technology hub to further our economic traction.
Read MoreIn this episode, Bryan Slauko will unpack the pre-seed funding gap in Alberta - what is it and why is it a problem? As CFA, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Metiquity Venture Fund, Bryan helps unlock growth potential for very early companies in Alberta that are ready to take off but need risk capital to launch and grow.
Read MoreIn this episode, Mark Mitchell will explain why betting on small, up-and-coming businesses is a key way Alberta can accelerate our switch from a resource economy to a diverse tech economy. With experience in venture capital, business development, capital advisory, investor relations and entrepreneurship, as well as being Founder of two companies, Mark is the perfect guest to help explore raising capital in Alberta.
Read MoreIn this episode, I am joined by Douglas Vermeeren to understand what the world’s top achievers do that the rest of us might not. Known as the modern day Napoleon Hill, Douglas will help you learn tips on entrepreneurship, how coaching can help (and how it can’t), and why living and working in a city like Calgary can have unintended outcomes by virtue of its size and values.
Read MoreIn this episode, I am joined by Sheenah Rogers-Pfeiffer, Founder of Anstice Communications and ARI. As a woman founder of multiple companies, Sheenah has experienced being put into a male-centric box by investors. We discuss her unique experiences in raising capital and the vision behind her new company, ARI, which aims to create a new structure online to create meaningful interactions.
Read MoreIn this episode, I welcome back past guest Matthew Wilson, Founder of Allied Venture Partners, to help you win at raising capital. He will help you understand how to perfect your pitch deck, how to identify which VCs are worth reaching out to, and what non-accredited investors can do to kick start their interest in investing in companies.
Read MoreIn this episode, Lee Ackerman helps you understand how the core competencies of being a digital citizen in our digital society can impact your qualifications and career. He breaks down what these terms mean and how SAIT’s School for Advanced Digital Technology has leveraged the world’s first standard in Digital Intelligence to foster the capabilities and talent today that we need for tomorrow.
Read MoreIn this episode, I am joined by Daniela (Dani) Hooper, Global PR & Media Relations at IKEA Group. Originally from Calgary and now based in Malmo, Sweden, Dani brings her unique, global perspective to Collisions YYC to help you understand how expanding your horizons can help you meaningfully marry passion and projects in your career.
In this episode, I am joined by Wunmi Adekanmbi to discuss the unique challenges that newcomers have in developing their skills and network. Wunmi is changing the narrative by bringing awareness to tech and empowering newcomers to Canada to find their way to fully integrate all tech professionals into Alberta’s innovation ecosystem.
Read MoreIn this episode, I explore the emerging psychedelic therapy market with Danny Motkya, CEO of Psygen Labs. Psygen Labs is bringing synthetic psilocybin, LSD, MDMA and mescalin to the market to improve mental health outcomes.
Read MoreIn this episode, I sit down with Cody Battershill, Realtor with Remax and Founder of Calgaryism and Canada Action. We discuss his passion for Calgary, the resource sector, and fostering respectful and inclusive conversations about our resource sector so we can all row in the same direction towards an equitable and prosperous future.
Read MoreIn this episode, I chat with Katie and Bridget from Joy to Job, a local organization started by young students to help answer the question, “What do you want to do after high school?” To accomplish this, the Joy to Job team is helping students become curious about the non-linear paths to career success by connecting them with local professionals.
Read MoreIn this episode, Chido returns to the show to define and explain digital wellness. She debunks myths around multitasking, how Silicon Valley easily attracts top talent, and why employees care about lifestyle, not money. This episode will give you the tools you need to lead your team successfully through the transition.
Read MoreIn this episode of Beyond the Echo, I am joined by Royce Chwin, President & CEO at Tourism Vancouver. We discuss his previous role as CEO at Tourism Alberta where he, and his team, transformed the perception of what Alberta is with dynamic storytelling marketing. If you’re curious about how to align audacious goals between different parties and create an optimistic dialogue for your brand, this episode will inspire you to be bold in your approach to shared goals.
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