Collisions YYC
461 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTired of the same old news cycle? Get informed on what’s happening in businesses in Calgary, Alberta and beyond with Collisions YYC.
Tyler Chisholm hosts Alberta’s best and brightest minds who are shaping the very landscape of our province with their work in fields like Technology, FinTech, Energy, Healthcare, Education, AI, and more. Tyler’s inherent curiosity and exploratory style fuel candid conversations with the people who are driving change in our city, our province and the world.
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Current & Critical - Deborah Kurrasch, The Biotech Sector in Western Canada
April 20, 2021 22:42 - 53 minutes - 61.8 MBThere’s plenty of innovation coming out of our start-up community that will transform the way we work. While many are modernizing established industries, Deborah’s innovation just might transform the way our bodies work. That innovation – Path Therapeutics, a biotech platform that uncovers new therapeutics and novel druggable targets for diseases of the central nervous system. Join me as Deborah takes us into Path Therapeutics, her experiences raising funds as an academic and entrep...
Current & Critical - Allie Knull, How Resumes are Killing your Recruiting Process
April 15, 2021 20:45 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBYou can learn a lot about someone based on their resume. Where they’ve worked, what they’ve learned, and what they’ve accomplished. That information is important for hirers, but for Allie, a recruitment and HR professional, something equally if not more important is often missing – a candidate’s potential. To solve that problem, Allie launched ResumeFree™, an online screening tool that connects candidates and employers based on traits and metrics that aren't found on a resume. Join ...
Current & Critical - Ron Thiele, The Future of Learning is Now
April 13, 2021 22:56 - 48 minutes - 55.4 MBFrom short how-to videos on YouTube to years-long college and university programs, people have plenty of options for digital education. But what about large organizations that need to educate and re-train their entire team? Where do they turn? Enter Xpan Interactive Ltd., a Calgary-based global leader in custom and immersive digital knowledge solutions. Since 2001, Ron has led his team to increase engagement, performance and competency to over 5 million learners across more than 250...
Current & Critical - Ellen Parker, The Power of Public Relations to grow your business
April 08, 2021 22:13 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MBEven with all of our recent breakthroughs and innovations, everyone still thinks of Alberta as an oil and gas province. It’s going to take more than just innovation to change our reputation. As CEO of her own PR firm, Ellen helps businesses and brands thrive through thoughtful communication strategies. So, who better to shed light on how to flip Alberta's narrative? Join me as Ellen shares the power of branding, the importance of telling our stories, and how we can make the world th...
Current & Critical - Jim Gibson, Digital Leadership – Leave no one behind!
April 06, 2021 20:22 - 57 minutes - 66.2 MBJim was the very first guest on this podcast. So, it’s only fitting that he’s the first guest for our three-month partnership series with SAIT’s Corporate Training. As Chief Catalyst at SAIT, Jim is bridging the gap between two sides of our digital transformation. On one side is new talent that’s innovating for the future. On the other are established organizations that need support in re-training and up-skilling of their workforces. His goal? To create a streamlined network that wi...
Current & Critical - Carey Houston, Educating our Start-ups
March 31, 2021 00:09 - 47 minutes - 54 MBAs it continues to grow stronger, plenty of exciting technologies have been coming out of Calgary’s start-up community. While start-up founders certainly have the skills to design and develop their latest innovations, many are at a loss when it comes to growing their business. Enter Carey Houston and 321 Growth Academy, a Calgary-based consultancy that teaches founders how to sell and market their products and build and manage their teams. Join me as Carey shares what 321 Growth Aca...
Current & Critical - Hilton Barbour, Culture - Ignore at Your Own Risk
March 26, 2021 20:27 - 51 minutes - 59.2 MBThere are plenty of new, innovative businesses and organizations popping up in our province that are well poised to become Albertan success stories. For Hilton, having a long-term strategy and valuable product or service is one thing, but having a strong culture is something much more powerful; something that can either make or break our chances at success. Join me as Hilton shares his views on the importance of culture and why success will remain out of reach for the organizations t...
Beyond the Echo - Hilton Barbour, Culture - Ignore at Your Own Risk
March 26, 2021 20:27 - 51 minutes - 59.2 MBThere are plenty of new, innovative businesses and organizations popping up in our province that are well poised to become Albertan success stories. For Hilton, having a long-term strategy and valuable product or service is one thing, but having a strong culture is something much more powerful; something that can either make or break our chances at success. Join me as Hilton shares his views on the importance of culture and why success will remain out of reach for the organizations ...
Current & Critical - Kevin Crowe, The IOT Revolution in Alberta
March 24, 2021 20:45 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBFrom AI to machine learning to cryptocurrencies, supply chains, robotics and renewable energies, we’ve covered many topics on this podcast. But for my co-conspirator Kevin Crowe, we still need to discuss the one thing that ties all of these areas together; what he believes is the key to Alberta’s digital transformation – The Internet of Things (IoT). As Co-Chair of the Alberta IoT Centre of Excellence, Kevin and his team are on a mission to make our province the global hub for IoT t...
Current & Critical - Jeremy Tooley & Adrienne Robbins, Digital Transformation - Reality Check!
March 19, 2021 19:20 - 52 minutes - 60.6 MB“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is a mentality that keeps a lot of business stuck in their ways rather than keeping up with the times. But for Jeremy and Adrienne, it’s not always a case of stubborn business leaders. Some are simply unaware that the technology they’ve been using for years is holding them back in this modern age. That’s where Xerris comes in, a Calgary-based digital solutions service that helps companies break down technical barriers and re-imagine their business f...
Current & Critical - Wendy Winder, Brand & Marketing in Western Canada
March 18, 2021 14:51 - 48 minutes - 55.7 MBGood Earth Coffeehouse is yet another Alberta success story that's been serving up fresh coffee for 30 years. So, what's their secret? Is it having the right beans for the right price? For Wendy, it's all about having the right balance of marketing and brand experience; one that, in Good Earth Coffeehouse’s case, makes customers feel like they've been transported to an Italian café. Join me as Wendy talks about her role at Good Earth Coffeehouse, the importance of brand experiences ...
Current & Critical - David Low, The Thriving World of Victoria Park
March 11, 2021 23:28 - 52 minutes - 60.1 MBWith everything from corporate centers and industrial manufacturers to some of Calgary’s finest shops and restaurants, Victoria Park is one of the most diverse areas in our city. Once COVID-19 confined us to our homes last year, things in Victoria Park got a little quiet. But for David, it was business as usual in looking towards the future and making big plans for this Calgary gem. Join me as David tells all about what makes Victoria Park so special, how they helped businesses navi...
Current & Critical - Jill Viccars, A Tech Start-up story in the Energy Sector
March 09, 2021 20:36 - 50 minutes - 58.3 MBOur start-up community is full of innovators who are transforming industries and creating new opportunities for our province. While some look to innovate in new industries, Jill used her passion for the environment and technology to transform transportation in our oil & gas and energy sectors. The result – Drift Technological Solutions Ltd. and its flagship product DriftTech Mobile, a digital platform that eliminates inefficiencies by delivering in the moment field information to en...
Beyond the Echo - Gabe Czegledy, Software Opportunities in the Resource Sector
March 04, 2021 23:14 - 46 minutes - 53.2 MBGabe is the CEO and Portfolio Manager at Vela Software, an operating group of Constellation Software that acquires, manages and builds industry-specific software businesses around the world. While Vela Software brings expertise to a wide scope of industries, Gabe’s focus is on the ones that built our province – oil, gas, and energy. So, who better to talk to about the innovative businesses that are shaking things up and looking for capital in Alberta? Join me as Gabe talks about Vel...
Current & Critical - Colleen Pound, Mid-Market Optimism in Western Canada
March 02, 2021 18:16 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBAfter working through an economic downturn, a global pandemic, and transformations of our largest industries, Alberta businesses have been getting knocked down for quite some time now. While some have a hard time getting back up, Colleen believes it’s the businesses that can roll with the punches that live to fight another day. As a Partner with Deloitte Canada, Colleen champions resiliency and adaptability in business with forward-thinking consultancy that helps her clients be read...
Current & Critical - Iggy Domagalski, M&A In the Energy Sector
February 24, 2021 22:15 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MBFor over 20 years, Tundra Process Solutions has provided a wide range of industrial process equipment across multiple industries in Western Canada. At the start of 2021, this Calgary-based success story was officially acquired by the Wajax Corporation, a bold move that CEO Iggy Domagalski feels came at the right time for Tundra and will provide meaningful growth. Join me as Iggy shares how talks began with Wajax, what the acquisition means for Tundra, and shares his tips and insight...
Current & Critical - Casey Kachur, Tech start-up in YYC
February 18, 2021 21:15 - 37 minutes - 43.2 MBVirtuo is a tech-enabled service that streamlines the journey towards homeownership with a dedicated concierge. It’s also another success story from Calgary’s start-up community, home to many new, exciting innovations. Now five years after launch, CEO and Co-Founder Casey Kachur has seen our once-fragmented start-up community start to work together – but there’s still plenty of opportunity to make things better. Join me as Casey takes us through Virtuo’s journey, how they are transf...
Current & Critical - Scott Jenkins, Innovation in the Construction Industry (and why Calgary is awesome)
February 16, 2021 17:26 - 56 minutes - 64.3 MBThe global construction industry is on the verge of a mass transformation but seems to be taking its time. All the industry needs is that final push in the right direction. As President and CEO, Scott wants that push to come from ZS2 Technologies – a Calgary-based start-up specializing in the development of innovative construction technologies that are stronger, safer, and healthier for people and the planet. Join me as Scott takes us through the first year of ZS2 Technologies' jour...
Current & Critical - Trish Josephs, Getting Albertans Back to Work
February 11, 2021 17:36 - 46 minutes - 53.6 MBOne of the biggest misconceptions about transformation is that our workforce will have to start from scratch and learn a whole new set of skills. Throughout her career, Trish has successfully pivoted her skills to several industries, from healthcare, to energy, agriculture, cannabis, and, finally, construction. So, who better to clear the air when it comes to pivoting an entire province? Join me as Trish shares her perspective on Alberta's transformation and why we need to pivot our...
Current & Critical - Adam O'Brien, Bitcoin, Bitcoin and more Bitcoin
February 09, 2021 17:06 - 47 minutes - 54.2 MBLast year, Adam helped us understand the benefits of Bitcoin and to walk us through Bitcoin Well, an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of this decentralized currency. Since being on the show, Bitcoin Well has grown into what may become the first publicly-traded Bitcoin ATM company in the world as Adam continues to deliver on his mission to deliver Bitcoin into the mainstream and the hands of everyone in the world. Join me for another lively chat with Adam as he...
Current & Critical - Vis Naidoo , Innovation in Education
February 05, 2021 16:46 - 55 minutes - 64 MBAs our industries continue to change, it can be a challenge to retrain ourselves and learn new skills. After all, who has the time and energy to balance both a career and a full course load? That's what Vis Naidoo and The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) want to make possible with The Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Studies – a flexible learning experience that offers online and in-class courses for further professional development. Join me as Vis tak...
Current & Critical - Rob Palmer, The Calgary Airport Authority
February 02, 2021 20:41 - 43 minutes - 50.3 MBNow that we’re well over 300 days of living in a COVID world, it’s safe to say we could all use a vacation. But will we be ready to return to the crowded airports and fully booked planes once the pandemic is behind us? Rob believes passenger travel won’t be the same and that people will ease into it in small numbers. That’s why the Calgary Airport Authority is preparing now for the traveling world of tomorrow. Join me as Rob talks about the effect COVID-19 and the decline of passeng...
Current & Critical - Andrew Coates , Accessing International Markets
January 28, 2021 22:12 - 50 minutes - 57.5 MBOlds is a town with just over 9,100 people that’s about 90 km north of Calgary. Life in such a small town might seem ordinary, but Olds is home to one of Alberta’s biggest success stories – ProAll International. For over 50 years, ProAll International have been a global powerhouse in the concrete industry with their mixers being used on worksites around the world. Now in a COVID world, VP of Sales and Marketing Andrew thinks there’s an even greater opportunity to secure new internat...
Current & Critical - Cam Linke, Machine Learning Leadership - Alive and well in Alberta
January 26, 2021 18:23 - 55 minutes - 64 MBOver the past few years, AI and machine learning have been on the rise, transforming the ways different industries operate like never before. But for Alberta, they are by no means new. We started investing in these technologies nearly 20 years ago before anyone else in the world gave it a thought. As CEO of The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (AMII), Cam Linke is leading the innovators and shakers that are pushing boundaries and making good on our investment for a better futu...
Current & Critical - Richard Simpson, Alberta IOT on the Global Stage
January 25, 2021 17:50 - 54 minutes - 62.4 MBLet’s say you’ve misplaced your phone in your home. What’s the first thing you do? That’s easy – have someone call it and follow your ears. Now, let’s say you run a 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse and you’ve misplaced an essential part or item. Finding that can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Enter Richard Simpson and ZeroKey, a hyper-accurate technology that digitizes the 3D location of assets, personnel, and equipment across large industrial environments, down to the millimeter. ...
Current & Critical - Jon Cornish, Calgary Black Chambers
January 21, 2021 19:51 - 45 minutes - 52.5 MBAny Calgary Stampeders fan knows Jon Cornish as a record-breaking, award-winning, legendary Canadian Football Hall of Famer. What they might not know is how his connections with the fans and the community at large turned Calgary into more than just the city he played football in. It made Calgary his true home. So, now that he’s off the field, how is he giving back to the city that welcomed him with open arms? The Calgary Black Chambers, an organization of Black professionals and ent...
Current & Critical - Scott Gravelle, 3D Robotics - Reimagining Global Supply Chain
January 20, 2021 20:21 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBBefore the pandemic, we would go to the mall, browse around from shop-to-shop, and leave with a bunch of unique items from different retailers. Now, we’re doing all our shopping online and expecting the same result – everything we need all at once. That's an expectation that the supply chain was never designed to fulfill. Enter Scott Gravelle and Attabotics, the world’s first 3D robotic goods-to-person platform that can keep up with modern-day shoppers and their unique ordering habi...
Current & Critical - The 51 (Judy Fairburn and Shelley Kuipers), Female-powered capital unleashing the next economic wave
January 18, 2021 22:15 - 57 minutes - 65.8 MBBack when this podcast first began, Judy Fairburn joined me to discuss economic transformation in Calgary and hinted at The 51 Ventures Fund, an investment community for financial feminists. Now, a year and a half later, Judy is back with one of her co-founders Shelley Kuipers for a good old-fashioned update. To sum it up, 2020 did anything but slow them down. After what can only be described as a year of ups-and-down, Judy, Shelley, and The 51 Ventures Fund thrived, even going as f...
Chris Foster, VP IS & CIO of TC Energy
January 14, 2021 23:25 - 56 minutes - 65.3 MBAs we continue to move forward with our digital transformation, some aren't ready to get out of their comfort zones just yet. For Chris Foster, he thinks it’s about time they do because it pays to be curious. As VP IS & CIO of TC, Chris and his team are pushing the boundaries of innovation with wild curiosity, culture hacks, and even by bending the rules a bit from time to time. Once more Albertans start thinking like Chris, there’s no limit to what we can do. Join me as Chris share...
Current & Critical - Jim Hill, The Experience Economy - Alive and well in Inglewood
January 13, 2021 20:15 - 40 minutes - 46.9 MBAs we entered lockdown last spring, many retailers had to move their stores online to survive. With no end in sight for the pandemic, what started as a temporary solution is becoming the norm as consumers are accepting the fact that their shopping experiences will now take place online. But for Jim Hill, founder of The Esker Gallery and commercial real estate owner, it’s important that we don’t lose sight of the in-person shopping experience when things go back to normal so that we ...
Current & Critical - Savana Radley, Robots are Awesome
January 08, 2021 19:19 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBWhen I say “robot”, many people think of The Terminator or Rosey from the Jetsons. When Savana hears “robot”, she thinks of companions that can help improve our day-to-day lives. That’s the inspiration behind her company Radley Robots, a communications and concierge service via a telepresence robot that keeps people who live on their own safe, connected, and independent. Join me as Savana shares her motivation behind Radley Robots, how her experience in Calgary’s start-up community ...
Current & Critical - Dr. Bob Bray, Health Care in Alberta - A Physicians Perspective
January 06, 2021 20:26 - 49 minutes - 57 MBAfter a series of good old-fashioned chats with a few government officials about the issues in our healthcare system, we were still missing a key side of the conversation. The perspective of someone who lives and breathes health care. Enter Dr. Bob Bray. Having spent his 30+ year career in our province, Dr. Bray has worked through the ups-and-downs of Alberta’s healthcare system. So, who better to talk to when regarding the effects our healthcare system has on our healthcare workers...
Current & Critical - Brian Milloy, Diversification - The Only Way Forward
December 29, 2020 17:45 - 45 minutes - 51.8 MBLevvel is a Calgary-based organization that offers a wide range of expertise and services, including staffing, change management consulting, and software QA testing. For Co-Founder, President, and CEO Brian Milloy, it’s their software QA testing offering that truly sets them apart. Why? It's based on a unique, exclusive partnership that provides education, employment, and support to women in Rwanda. Join me as Brian takes us through Levvel’s services, their partnership with Muraho T...
Beyond the Echo - Marc Pavlopoulos, The Canadian Tech Talent Opportunity
December 22, 2020 23:29 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBFrom finding a job to securing a working visa and permanent residency, moving to Canada as a foreign innovator isn’t as easy as just packing your bags and booking a ticket. Enter Marc Pavlopolous, Founder & Founder of Path to Canada and Syndesus. Based on his own experiences moving from Silicon Valley to Canada and back again, Marc helps streamline the immigration process for tech workers in the U.S. who want to join Canada's emerging tech sectors. Join me as Marc shares his vision ...
Current & Critical - Marcela Mandeville, Women Entreprenuers in Alberta
December 18, 2020 17:47 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBAlberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) began in 1995 to provide women entrepreneurs with capital to start their business. Over time, AWE’s empowerment has resulted in a boom of female entrepreneurship in many industries, age groups, and diversities. Now in its 25th year, CEO Marcela Mandeville and AWE are integrating our digital transformation into their programs and workshops so that women entrepreneurs aren’t overlooked in the road ahead. Join me as Marcela talks about the opportunitie...
Current & Critical - Dr. Misheck Mwaba, Innovation in Education - Getting Albertans Back to Work
December 16, 2020 21:37 - 42 minutes - 48.3 MBLast November, after what can only be described as a challenging year for education, Mishek Mwaba became the new President & CEO at Bow Valley College. So, how did he settle into his new role? He hit the ground running and started laying the groundwork for the vision – one that will transform the student experience and our city altogether. Join me as Mischeck shares his plans for Bow Valley College that will attract skilled people to Alberta and use emerging technology to support th...
Current & Critical - Naseem Bashir, Emerging Tech in the Construction Industry
December 11, 2020 16:52 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MBWhile many industries are quickly adapting and accepting AI and machine learning as the way of the future, others are stuck at a standstill. One that falls into the latter category is the construction sector. Luckily, as President & CEO of Williams Engineering Canada, Naseem is speeding things up by adapting emerging technologies and integrating AI and machine learning into the way things get built. Join me as Naseem walks us through the ways AI and machine learning are being integr...
Kent Hehr, Lawyer and former Liberal MP
December 10, 2020 22:04 - 50 minutes - 58 MBFrom the doors of everyday Calgarians to the halls of Parliament Hill, Kent is a strong advocate for our city and not one to keep his opinions to himself. So, when asked about the future of our province in a fast-changing world, Ken knows we need to adapt like true Albertans and start doing things differently – even going as far as mentioning a taboo eight-letter word. Join me as Kent talks about his love for Calgary and Alberta and why we need to keep an open mind for what our futu...
Current & Critical - Matthew Wilson, Venture Capital
December 09, 2020 21:14 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBAlliedVP is one of Canada’s newest angel investor groups and the brainchild of Matthew Wilson. In 2013, Matthew moved to Calgary seeking to get involved in our start-ups ecosystem and soon discovered angel investing. However, our start-up comunity was young with few investment opportunities, so Matthew looked to more established markets in Canada and the US. Nearly eight years later, he’s bringing his angel investing experience back to Alberta and our now bustling start-up culture. ...
Naheed Nenshi, Mayor of Calgary
December 08, 2020 16:52 - 36 minutes - 41.3 MBCollisions YYC began with an idea to start the conversation on Calgary’s digital and economic transformation and get our industry leaders, innovators, shakers, and start-ups on the same page. 16 months later, we’ve run the gamut and covered a wide range of topics that affect Calgarians and our way forward. To celebrate our 100th episode, who better to talk to than the man who is, in a way, Calgary personified – Mayor Naheed Nenshi. From capitalizing on our core industries to retrai...
Current & Critical - Devon Livingstone, AI in the Medical Field
December 03, 2020 16:05 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBAs innovators continue to tap into its unlimited potential, AI and automated machine learning is transforming the ways industries operate. Take Dr. Devon Livingstone, Founder & CMO of ENTiD. He wanted to determine whether automated machine learning could build an algorithm capable of accurately diagnosing otologic disease. The result – a solution that helps physicians better diagnose ear, nose, and throat disease, decrease wait times, and improve access to care for all. Devon’s work...
Current & Critical - Tim Rahilly, Education in Alberta
November 30, 2020 21:33 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThroughout his 25 year+ plus career in education, Tim has pushed student-centeredness and the importance of the undergraduate experience. So, when his phone rang with an opportunity to be President and Vice-Chancellor at Mount Royal University, he jumped at the chance to join an institution that championed a student-centric vision. Then, just after his first year, COVID arrived and took students out of the classroom, requiring Tim and MRU to rapidly adapt without losing the benefits...
Current & Critical - David Shepherd , Heath Care in Alberta - New Democratic Party
November 25, 2020 17:13 - 48 minutes - 55.5 MBDo you remember the Orange Wave that took many, particularly Conservative leaders in Alberta, by surprise back in 2015? Well, it also came as a shock to NDP nominee David Shepherd when he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta to represent the electoral district of Edmonton-Centre. That same year, Albertans faced another drastic change, not with our leadership but in our economy. As an elected official, David has great insights into our progress as we transform our provi...
Current & Critical - Tyler Shandro , Health Care in Alberta – Minister of Health
November 24, 2020 22:46 - 47 minutes - 54.7 MBWhen he was appointed as Health Minister of Alberta 2019, Tyler had many long-term plans for our healthcare system. But then, COVID-19 arrived, forcing Tyler to set those plans aside and make crucial decisions that impacted both the operations and budget of Alberta’s most expensive line item in the face of a global pandemic. While adapting and preparing for the future is crucial, Tyler's biggest goal is to communicate the Ministry’s goals to Albertans in a world where politicization...
Beyond the Echo - Michael Litt, The Kitchener / Waterloo Tech Ecosystem - What we can learn
November 18, 2020 17:42 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBWhen he was studying Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Michael spent his time bouncing back and forth between Silicon Valley. As he got closer to graduating, he knew he wanted to innovate rather than land a cushy tech gig. All he needed was that big idea. Then, on a coast-to-coast road trip back to campus, that idea came to him and his co-founder – Vidyard, an online video platform that allows businesses to increase leads with delightful consumer content. Joi...
Current & Critical - Norm Bogner, Being a Tech Start-up in YYC
November 16, 2020 20:47 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBMost of us have the instinct to complain when we are deafened by noise pollution. For Norm and his co-founder, they had an instinct to innovate. So, they took an idea that stemmed from Harley Davidsons disturbing the peace and quiet in Naramata and turned it into Zerosound – the most scalable active noise control technology on the planet that can reduce noise by up to 92%. Join me as Norm takes us along his entrepreneurial journey, talks about Zerosound’s active noise control techno...
Current & Critical - Adam Ludgate, Tech Talent & The Future of Work
November 12, 2020 16:46 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWe’ve all had a big idea only to have no clue how to make it happen. So, what was Adam’s big idea? To use his tech background to bridge the gap between a big idea and a successful execution. Since then, as the Head of Technology for Aleta, Adam has provided guidance and development for start-up founders in Western Canada and North America who have a great idea but a lack of tech-savviness. Join me as Adam and I chat about many aspects of our transformation, from senior talent retrai...
Beyond the Echo - Kari Viccars, Learning from the Global Tech Ecosystem
November 12, 2020 16:46 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBKari got her start in marketing and business development right here in Calgary, working with a local architecture firm before entering the oil and gas sector. Once she grew weary of big business politics, Kari started her consultancy to help Calgarian tech entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground, a venture that took her to conferences around North America. That’s when an AI start-up from New Zealand noticed Kari and lured her across the Pacific Ocean with a job. Now, since comi...
Current & Critical - Jil Macdonald, Digital Transformation for non-technical leaders
November 10, 2020 21:44 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBAI has come a long way in recent years, but it still carries a stigma. For most people, AI feels like an inevitable replacement that keeps them on their toes. But according to Jil, AI is quite the opposite. Instead, it’s a powerful tool we can use to enhance our jobs, elevate our potential, benefit our businesses, and allow us to focus on the work we want to do. Join me as Jil sets our minds at ease when it comes to AI integration from a human perspective and talks about ways that i...
Current & Critical -Megan Szanik, Small Business Reality in Calgary
November 05, 2020 20:05 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn 2009, Megan opened espy Experience to transform the retail experience from sifting through multiple racks of clothes to having something found just for you. Since then, Megan and her team have created strong relationships with everyone that walks through their doors and helped each re-imagine themselves. So, when the world went into lockdown, how did Megan keep her in-person experience alive? By adopting the latest technologies in eCommerce and maintaining her strong relationship...