In this episode, learn from Shelley Kuipers, Co-founder of The51, and Salima Shivji, Executive Director and Board Director for Movement51. They discuss the implications of gender on funding for women, women-led businesses, and women participating in the investment ecosystem. They explain how this gendered lens affects money and investments, and their goal is to empower people to change where capital comes from and who gets to make capital decisions.
Read MoreIn this episode, hear from Shelley Arnusch, the editor-in-chief of Avenue Calgary. Red Point Media, Avenue Calgary’s parent company, is a local media success story that has faced challenges with the changing landscape of media. Shelley shares what media looks like in 2022 and how digitalization has changed the way people consume content. Avenue Calgary is a unique success story in that it helps citizens explore new neighbourhoods and places they may never have otherwise discovered.
Read MoreIn this episode, Alina Martin, the former CEO of WaitWell, discusses how digitizing workflow and service delivery can help achieve customers’ goals of improving customer service and operations. She explains how COVID-19 forced many service-based businesses to find ways to create socially distanced queues and how WaitWell addressed this problem. Alina also talks about the challenges involved in digitizing operations for big or tech-averse companies that often have trouble crossing the digital divide. Tune in to learn more about how digitizing analog processes can improve your overall operations.
Read MoreIn this episode, Crystal tells the story of how Alberta is a hub for life sciences innovation. She shares how the province’s research labs are commercializing their findings and making a real impact at scale. Crystal serves on the board of Tactile Orthopaedics, which is an experiential learning system designed by surgeons for surgeons that replicates the tactile operative experience. Her board work complements her full-time work as the Health Lead at Thin Air Labs. The health sciences industry is always evolving, and Thin Air Labs is constantly investing in cutting-edge companies. Learn how they’re changing the narrative and setting the standard for Alberta’s ecosystem.
Read MoreIn this episode, Brett Colvin shares his journey as a first-time start-up Founder. He Co-Founded GoodLawyer, a Calgary-based legal marketplace built for Canadian start-ups. You’ll learn from his experiences in building something that has never been done before - from defining their ideal customer profile (which, it turns out, was exactly like Brett!) to raising capital, as well as why being purpose-driven is a key to tackling major problems in your sector.
Read MoreIn this episode, hear from Darren Bondar, President and CEO of HempAlta. Darren tells us all about his company’s exciting AgTech story. We learn how HempAlta uses technology and innovation to disrupt the 100-year-old hemp industry. You’ll also learn how, by being based in the province of Alberta, HempAlta has a key competitive advantage. We also discuss the challenges of raising capital and the future of this cutting-edge company.
Read MoreIn this episode, you’ll gain a better understanding of content marketing, the media landscape, and how these two things can help your business become more interesting to your ideal customers. Chris Hogg, Founder and Managing Partner at Digital Journal Group brings decades of experience as a freelance journalist, producer, editor and contributor to world-class companies. He unpacks what content marketing is, how to get the most out of a single piece, and shares a reality check on content marketing. Hint: it’s a marathon, not a sprint.
Read MoreIn this episode, Koleya returns to the show to detail how falling in love with her customers’ issues has helped her clean energy company, Absolute Combustion, innovate and address the real issues her target customers experience, rather than simply providing the solution she thought they required. A committed internal advocate and a cooperative relationship are two critical elements to success, according to Koleya. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Koleya provides advice on where to focus your efforts to develop your billion-dollar idea.
Read MoreIn this episode, get an inside look at the new world of work and the competitive job market from Catherine Brownlee, President and CEO of CBI. With extensive experience and a vast network, Catherine knows what it takes to help organizations find the right candidates. You’ll learn how quickly you need to act to secure your ideal candidate, what a modern reference check looks like, and why a great onboarding experience is essential to keeping employees long-term.
Read MoreIn this episode, Melissa From, President and CEO of JA Southern Alberta, discusses how Junior Achievement has adapted its programming to better meet the needs of modern young adults. She highlights financial literacy and entrepreneurship as key areas where JA Southern Alberta is making a difference in the lives of students. She also speaks about the impact of creating a supportive community that helps young people thrive.
Read MoreIn this episode, you’ll hear from the Calgary Stampede’s newest CEO, Joel Cowley. He expresses his excitement for the event and how it brings people and communities together. He also shares the many ways in which the Stampede creates economic impact, educates youth, and brings global citizens together through competitions, events, and trade shows. This world-renowned event is a key source of western heritage pride for many, that fosters stronger communities.
Read MoreIn this episode, learn how Alberta IoT is shaping the economic transformation of technology in our province from Executive Director, Brenda Beckedorf. From startup visas to abolishing tech gatekeeping, Alberta IoT is an inclusive community dedicated to developing a global pipeline to bring companies here who can thrive.
Read MoreIn this episode, you’ll learn about the pharmaceutical application of cannabis. With the legalization of cannabis in Canada, R&D and commercialization in medical cannabis are poised to reap rewards. Stephen Van Deventer, Chairman and CEO of Asterion Cannabis Inc. and PreveCeutical Medical Inc., discusses how they fingerprint cannabis cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids to determine their medical applications. Stephen discusses PreveCeutical’s expansion into Australia, the Canadian government’s reaction to their findings, and how his company is approaching commercialization in a different way, as well as how investors are responding.
Read MoreIn this episode, you’ll learn about the work that goes into making a city globally competitive without forgetting about the communities that make it great. Ron Jaicarran, founder of Imagine Cities, will tell us how they see economic opportunity and livability coming together to support small changes within different communities. This can lead to big improvements in life and economic outcomes for everyone involved.
Read MoreIn this episode, you’ll learn from Mads Daugaard, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Rakovina Therapeutics, who has dedicated his life to developing innovative treatments for cancer. Mads shares his insights as a successful 3X biotech entrepreneur, sharing what it takes to succeed in this cutting-edge industry. He also discusses his ground-breaking research into DNA-targeted cancer treatments, where Canada ranks globally in biotech, and what investors need to keep in mind when considering investing in this vertical.
Read MoreIn this episode, Sharlene Massie leverages her 30+ years of staffing experience to help you understand the dramatic changes in the hiring process that COVID-19, hybrid workforce, and demanding employee culture have fostered. As Founder and CEO of About Staffing, About Staffing Industrial and JOBSHIFT, Sharlene is the ideal guide to help you navigate this complex talent topic.
Read MoreIn this episode, Jennie Gilbert is back to discuss performance and power skills. Power skills are abilities that help people work together effectively, even when egos, biases, and other factors get in the way. Learn how to set up teams for success, maximize results, and create a continuous conversation about performance that fosters openness and collaboration.
Read MoreIn this episode, Danny Motyka rejoins the show to update you on his work at Psygen. As the Co-Founder and CEO, Danny is using his experience in the cannabis industry to create an opportunity for psychedelic manufacturing in Canada. Learn about the challenges of raising capital for Psygen and how the University of Calgary is developing a premier research hub for psychedelics. Discover what excites Danny about this burgeoning field and why he believes Alberta is well positioned to be a leader in this space.
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