Innovation Fuel
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Innovation Fuel is UCW’s weekly business podcast with Dr. Gelareh Farhadian and Dave Keighron. Through conversations with featured guests, the IF team shares relevant stories, lessons and tips that educators can use in the classroom. As firm believers in experiential learning, Dr. Gelareh and Dave invite their guests to share their journey and expertise with listeners to help build relevant case-study-type interviews that explore various business topics across all industries.
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Passing the a Legacy of Trade and Dreams with Awl Together Leather
March 02, 2024 01:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn another episode of Innovation Fuel, Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian chat with Tess and Ariss, co-founders of Awl Together Leather in Vancouver. They share their passion for sustainability and inclusion in leatherwork and shoe repair. They started their own business focused on passing down craftsmanship and prolonging the lifecycle of leather goods through repair. Their creativity shines through in the problem-solving required for each unique repair job. Listen to learn how two ent...
Passing a Legacy of Trade and Dreams with Awl Together Leather
March 02, 2024 01:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn another episode of Innovation Fuel, Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian chat with Tess and Ariss, co-founders of Awl Together Leather in Vancouver. They share their passion for sustainability and inclusion in leatherwork and shoe repair. They started their own business focused on passing down craftsmanship and prolonging the lifecycle of leather goods through repair. Their creativity shines through in the problem-solving required for each unique repair job. Listen to learn how two ent...
Overcoming Remote Work Challenges with Sarah Planckaert of Essential Impact
February 03, 2024 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBDave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian explore the unique challenges of virtual leadership coaching with executive coach Sarah Planckaert. They discuss building trust, communication, decision making and setting boundaries in a remote work world. Sarah shares how she helps leaders have complex conversations and make difficult decisions during uncertain times.
Breaking Boundaries in Bioprinting: The Extraordinary Work of VoxCell BioInnovation
December 01, 2023 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBWelcome to a new episode of Innovation Fuel! Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian delve into the cutting-edge world of biotechnology, focusing on tissue engineering and bioprinting. They talk to Kevin Vos, Ph.D., the Director of Business Development and Strategic Alliances at VoxCell BioInnovation. VoxCell is no ordinary bioprinting company; they are a trailblazing tissue engineering firm responsible for a groundbreaking line of Truly Biomimetic solutions for the drug development indus...
Redefining Baby Product Standards
December 01, 2023 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode of Innovation Fuel! Your hosts, Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian are diving into baby products. Both being parents themselves, they understand the many choices of baby products out there on the market. So, to discuss this competitive sector, they have Garett Senez from Quark Baby. In this episode, you will learn about Garett's journey from being a parent to being a dynamic entrepreneur who saw a gap in the market and decided to fill it. Listen now to another informativ...
AI Revolution: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Society With Paul McKenzie Part 1
December 01, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode of Innovation Fuel, hosts Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian,CEO, talk to Paul McKenzie, CEO of NexOptic and discuss how his startup experience led him to develop AI that reduces video file sizes. He talks about obstacles to partnering with big streamers and his goal of a major alliance to catalyze industry change.
The Fluevog Shoes - Where Art Meets Business in the World of Unique Footwear
November 30, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThis episode of Innovation Fuel explores the world of Fluevog, a unique shoe company that marches to the beat of its drum. Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian dive into Fluvog's niche customer base with CMO Stephen Bailey and learn how they've built a community around artistic vision and self-expression. Challenges like small batch production and adapting to e-commerce are discussed. Fluevog provides an inspirational case study on staying true to your values while running a successful b...
Lifelong Learning for Career Success
September 11, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn another episode of Innovation Fuel, Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian talk with Daniel Yahel, VP of Education at Jolt.io online business school, which transforms people's careers and helps them further their career passion. They also discuss the importance of networking and always keep learning even long after you graduate from post-secondary school.
Upgrading Data Maintenance with the Power of AI
August 22, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBJoin our Lovely Hosts, Gelareh Farhadian, and Dave Keighron in this episode of Innovation Fuel, Hamid J. Fard and Fabio Alexandre Vieira from Fard Solutions joins tell Us the story of how they developed an algorithm before the AI buzz, saving time, and resources managing databases. They present an interesting point of the ethics involved, the concerns their customers had, and how they changed their points of view with the rise of Chat GPT.
Breaking Free From Familiarity
June 27, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian talk to Juliana Lopes CEO and Founder of the Fem group about encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone, break free from your friendly community, and embark on a journey of creating a brand new network.
Blossom Social: The Future of Investing
June 21, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian explore the story of Blossom Social. An innovative investing platform that allows users to see what others are putting money into and connect with like-minded investors. They talk to two out of three co-founders, Maxwell Nicholson and Kartik Bhutani, about how their app offers a unique approach to social investing, making it easy for users to connect with other people who share their investment goals and value...
An Honest Conversation About Motherhood
June 10, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWe celebrate amazing mothers in another episode of Innovation Fuel. Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian dive into deeply personal motherhood journeys with their guests Jamie Samhan, Founder/ CEO of Hop and Paige Mowbray, counsellor and registered social worker. They explore the challenges and triumphs when women attempt to balance their careers and raise children.
Thriving Abroad: How To Overcome The challenges of Housing & Inflation
June 10, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode of Innovation Fuel, Toby Chu, Chairman & CEO of CIBT Education Group Inc., joins host Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian to talk about setting up International students for success when they come to Canada to study. The discussion centers around how it is challenging for international students to find homes amid a housing crisis in this ever-changing world. On top of that, they are dealing with extra living costs because of inflation. Listen now to this great conversatio...
Preparing brands for the future as a consultant
May 23, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, UCW Alum Massimo Bellini and founder of Bellini Consulting joins hosts Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian to discuss global events like COVID-19 and breakthroughs in technology that affect a business’s brand. With Massimo’s many years of experience working with major fashion brands, he discusses the positives and negatives of keeping a company thriving in an ever-changing world.
Leadership and Inclusion as the DNA for success
April 26, 2023 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode of Innovation, Fuel Dave is hosting solo today. He sits with Kerry Brock—President of GuardRFID Solutions Inc., a leading real-time location systems expert in the healthcare industry. Our guest is a seasoned sales and marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in the technology sector. They discuss the ups and downs of changing the business to a work-at-home model at the start of the pandemic and how working from home has evolved in the company three years later. It w...
Turning a family recipe into a full fledged business
February 14, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBJoin Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian for another episode of Innovation fuel as they talk to Ekaose Mon-John Nwadiani, the CEO of HybisBrands, and learn how he found a hidden opportunity re-creating his favourite childhood beverage—turning it into a popular vegan-friendly drink with high nutritional value. Not only is John, an inspiring entrepreneur, but he was also a student many years ago of Dave here at UCW. So join them for a reunion as they discuss John's journey into entrepreneu...
Launching and scaling a brand to over 5000 consumers
February 14, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBJoin Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian for another episode of Innovation fuel as they talk to John Nwadiani, the CEO of HybisBrands, and learn how he found a hidden opportunity re-creating his favourite childhood beverage—turning it into a popular vegan-friendly drink with high nutritional value. Not only is John, an inspiring entrepreneur, but he was also a student many years ago of Dave here at UCW. So join them for a reunion as they discuss John's journey into entrepreneurship. They...
What Full Time Means for International Students Now
January 31, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Pat Chaisang, Founder & CEO of Isempower, Canada's first job search platform for international students, joins hosts Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian for part 2 of the discussion around breaking down the door for international students. They checked in with Pat to discuss any changes she has seen with the recent announcement allowing international students to work more than 20 hours per week. Dave and Gelareh discuss with Pat if this new anno...
Do you follow your heart or use your head in business?
January 16, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Paolo Lobo, President of Proteic, joins hosts Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh to discuss the challenges entrepreneurs have when making big decisions to move their businesses forward. Many entrepreneurs have the inner battle of deciding to use their heads or follow their hearts when choosing the right path to take to grow their idea. Listen in as Paolo shares his truthful journey of turning Proteic into a successful company.
How do you prepare for business chaos?
December 12, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBWhy do entrepreneurs go to consultants when chaos ensues in their business? When is the right time to get help in your business before something catastrophic happens? Please find out the answers when Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh talk with John kay, CEO of Realize Strategies, about the challenges we all face as entrepreneurs and how he and the team can help you avoid significant fires by putting the correct practices in place.
Breaking Down The Door For International Students
November 14, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Pat Chaisang, Founder & CEO at Isempower Canada's first job search platform for international students. She joins hosts Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian to discuss starting November 15, 2022, international students in Canada will be allowed to work more than 20 hours per week. They also talk about the challenges of international students finding jobs in Canada and some misconceptions employers may have about hiring international students.
How Do You Know You Have A Sellable Product?
November 14, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode of Innovation Fuel, Awane Jones, CEO of Phenomena Virtual eSport Arena, joins hosts Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh to discuss not having fear about your product and throwing it out into the world and see if people will buy it. Once you know there will be customers, don't worry about creating new ideas; focus on improving the one you have until you can't improve it any more. Then that way, you will have a good product with a great user experience that people will continue to wa...
What Skills Are You Missing As An Entrepreneur
October 25, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBInnovation Fuel welcomes Scott Stirrett, Founder and CEO of Venture for Canada, a national charity that fosters the development of entrepreneurial skills and mindset in young Canadians. He sits down with Dr. Gelareh Farhadian and Dave Kehighron to discuss the importance of growing the skills of young entrepreneurs through work experience and providing young people with essential entrepreneurial skills for a changing economy. Find out what it takes to successfully create a business instead...
Augmented Reality Transforming Business
October 11, 2022 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn a new episode of Innovation Fuel, Dan Pronovost, COO and Founder of Driftscape, is back with Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian to discuss using augmented reality in business. What does the future hold regarding these groundbreaking tools to advance how people experience tourism and how we interact with a business? The options for using this game-changing technology in every aspect of our lives is endless and full of possibilities.
How Is Augmented Reality Used In Tourism?
September 26, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this week’s episode of Innovation Fuel, Dan Pronovost, COO and Founder of Driftscape, joins hosts Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian to discuss augmented reality in Tourism. People use this technology to hear and experience collective stories through experts in an environment without advertisements. Augmented reality allows tourism to grow into a culturally richer and create meaningful connections with its visitors.
Creating A Diverse And Inclusive Virtual Community
September 20, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, hosts Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian welcome Ruth Diaz, VR Community Design Developer and Metaverse Coach, at VR Create Connect. She discusses the importance of DEI ( Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) in the VR community and creating spaces for everyone to enjoy the technology in a safe, inclusive manner. Virtual reality still has barriers to overcome, but it is a place where people can let their walls down, be their authentic selves, and l...
Creating A Diverse And Inclusive Virtual Community
September 20, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, hosts Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian welcome Ruth Diaz, VR Community Design Developer and Metaverse Coach, at VR Create Connect. She discusses the importance of DEI ( Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) in the VR community and creating spaces for everyone to enjoy the technology in a safe, inclusive manner. Virtual reality still has barriers to overcome, but it is a place where people can let their walls down, be their authentic selves, and l...
Discovering The Truth About Digital Transformation
September 02, 2022 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBDigital Transformation what does it really mean? On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, hosts Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian discover the misconceptions about digital transformation and define it as more than just the word technology. To solve this debate, they talk to the President & Founder of Cyper in this episode. It's a great conversation about how digital transformation will add more value to your company culture and business. Have a great week, and I will talk to you w...
From Journalism to Community
August 17, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBOver the last ten years, we have all witnessed rapid changes in the journalism and media industry. Compared to the past, there are more platforms to get your message out there and engage with a broader audience you might not have been able to reach. On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, hosts Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian talk with their guest William Johnson Founder Of The Vancouver Tech Journal, and discuss how his digital journal is creating other ways to expose the tech...
Turning Rebates Into A Lifestyle Business
July 12, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Dave and Gelareh welcome Alex Honadel, Owner of Green Solutions Pool Service. She is a lifestyle entrepreneur who created a business in college that allowed her to have a flexible work schedule while still making money. Years later, her company continues to thrive, and she can travel and continue her passion for helping the environment while saving people money. Listen now and discover how she took a simple idea of filling out rebate applications ...
Mining And Protecting That Data Gold
June 27, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Dave and Gelareh welcome back Boris Zhukov, CEO of LetYouKnow, Inc, who has a background in economics. They explore how data is advantageous to a business, like how it can be used to target specific customers. Boris also discusses how a company can be responsible when mining and using data; they cover regulatory bodies which include GDPR and California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). You can learn everything you need about data in this next episode.
Balancing Supply And Demand through AI
June 21, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Gelareh, unfortunately, has COVID, so Dave is going solo for his talk with Boris Zhukov, CEO at LetYouKnow, Inc. They sit down to discuss what is happening with supply and demand changes post-COVID-19. Since there is a backup of products that companies can't sell, is there a better way to achieve a balance where the consumer wants to pay a lower cost for goods and services but not have the retailer drastically reduce their prices? Let's see how B...
Ep. 19 Balancing Supply And Demand through AI
June 21, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Gelareh, unfortunately, has COVID, so Dave is going solo for his talk with Boris Zhukov, CEO at LetYouKnow, Inc. They sit down to discuss what is happening with supply and demand changes post-COVID-19. Since there is a backup of products that companies can't sell, is there a better way to achieve a balance where the consumer wants to pay a lower cost for goods and services but not have the retailer drastically reduce their prices? Let's see how B...
Breaking Down Diversity Barriers
May 26, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Anna Kostecka, a Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategist at What Works. Anna joins hosts Dave and Gelareh to discuss making classrooms and curriculum development more inclusive. Encouraging companies or schools to create a place of understanding among a diverse team of people to create a positive group work experience. Listen now to this meaningful discussion with the end goal of inspiring organizations to create workplaces t...
S2 Ep18: Breaking Down Diversity Barriers
May 26, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Anna Kostecka, a Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategist at What Works. Anna joins hosts Dave and Gelareh to discuss making classrooms and curriculum development more inclusive. Encouraging companies or schools to create a place of understanding among a diverse team of people to create a positive group work experience. Listen now to this meaningful discussion with the end goal of inspiring organizations to create workplaces t...
Disrupting The Vending Machine Culture
May 02, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this week's Episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Drew Munro, Co-Founder & CEO at Up Meals, a healthy meal delivery service delivered to your door. They are revolutionizing the fast-food industry by having vending machines that house healthy chef-curated meals at an affordable price. Find out more about how Up Meals is changing how people get healthy food fast and conveniently.
Disrupting The Vending Machine Culture
May 02, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this week's Episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Drew Munro, Co-Founder & CEO at Up Meals, a healthy meal delivery service delivered to your door. They are revolutionizing the fast-food industry by having vending machines that house healthy chef-curated meals at an affordable price. Find out more about how Up Meals is changing how people get healthy food fast and conveniently.
Solving The Talent Gap
April 26, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBHow do we solve the talent gap here in Canada that he's been going on for over 20 years? We discuss this critical problem in this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, where we welcome back our very own Sheldon Levy, President of University Canada West. Sheldon joins hosts Dave and Gelareh to dig deeper into Canada's talent gap issue and find realistic solutions that education institutions can implement to help our society move past this obstacle. We need to fix the talent gap to grow our busin...
Solving The Talent Gap
April 26, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBHow do we solve the talent gap here in Canada that he's been going on for over 20 years? We discuss this critical problem in this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, where we welcome back our very own Sheldon Levy, President of University Canada West. Sheldon joins hosts Dave and Gelareh to dig deeper into Canada's talent gap issue and find realistic solutions that education institutions can implement to help our society move past this obstacle. We need to fix the talent gap to grow our busin...
S2 Ep: 16 Solving The Talent Gap
April 26, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBHow do we solve the talent gap here in Canada that he's been going on for over 20 years? We discuss this critical problem in this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, where we welcome back our very own Sheldon Levy, President of University Canada West. Sheldon joins hosts Dave and Gelareh to dig deeper into Canada's talent gap issue and find realistic solutions that education institutions can implement to help our society move past this obstacle. We need to fix the talent gap to grow our busin...
Breaking The Internship Mould
April 20, 2022 23:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome back Robert Arthurs, a Serial Entrepreneur, and Certified Biz Coach/Consultant. This time around, Robert discusses the importance of an internship with hosts Dave and Gelareh. They dive deep into how internships give students a snapshot of what it is like working for the business or in that field. As a business owner, it's essential to see your business through their eyes and learn from the interns. Robert also stresses that when you work...
Networking Essentials in Vancouver
April 12, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Robert Arthurs, Serial Entrepreneur, Certified Biz Coach/Consultant, to discuss why networking skills are essential in growing your business. Robert discusses with hosts Dave and Gelareh how to network correctly. Also, how having a good network can impact your business and life. Did you know that Vancouver is like a Linkedin city, if you wonder why, listen to this episode now!
Networking Essentials in Vancouver
April 12, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Robert Arthurs, Serial Entrepreneur, Certified Biz Coach/Consultant, to discuss why networking skills are essential in growing your business. Robert discusses with hosts Dave and Gelareh how to network correctly. Also, how having a good network can impact your business and life. Did you know that Vancouver is like a Linkedin city, if you wonder why, listen to this episode now!
S2 Ep: 14 Networking Essentials in Vancouver
April 12, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Robert Arthurs, Serial Entrepreneur, Certified Biz Coach/Consultant, to discuss why networking skills are essential in growing your business. Robert discusses with hosts Dave and Gelareh how to network correctly. Also, how having a good network can impact your business and life. Did you know that Vancouver is like a Linkedin city, if you wonder why, listen to this episode now!
Finding The Right Coach
April 05, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Taylor Del Giudice, Co-Founder of Treno, to discuss how challenging finding the right coach or trainer is. Taylor discusses with hosts Dave and Gelareh how to access good trainers, support and resources and leverage the technology around you to make trainers more accessible. Taylor also discusses how he helped create Treno, which connects professional sports stars with young athletes with the hope that young kids who want to play sports p...
Indigenous Entrepreneur Challenges, Part 3
March 29, 2022 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we continue our conversation with Jack Smith, Indigenous Business Developer and Director on the Board of Economic Development Cooperation. Jack joins hosts Dave and Gelareh for Part 3 of their discussion on the challenges that Indigenous entrepreneurs face. In Part 3, we discuss how to connect Indigenous people with the right talent and skills. Jack explains that there is a lot of incentive for corporations to hire Indigenous people, but they strugg...
The Exit Strategy
March 22, 2022 22:00 - 14 minutes - 9.9 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, hosts Dave and Gelareh welcome back guest Jake McEwan! Jake is the Managing Director of Gracorp and Co-Founder of LiveShare CoLiving. After discussing the challenges facing entrepreneurs in British Columbia when bringing innovation, ideas and creativity to the market during their last conversation, they'll now talk "Exit Strategy," from the planning stage to the building and execution stages.
Scale-Up Roadblocks in Canada
March 15, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome none other than our very own Sheldon Levy, President of University Canada West! Sheldon joins hosts Dave and Gelareh to discuss challenges when trying to scale your business in Canada. Citing UCW's latest white paper, Fuelling B.C.’s Tech Talent Pipeline, Sheldon also digs deeper into his findings on why startups don't stay in Canada to continue to grow, plus much more!
Overcoming Life's Hardships
March 09, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Stephane Grenier, Founder and Lead Innovator of Mental Health Innovations Consulting, as he joins hosts Dave and Gelareh to discuss stopping life's hardships from affecting your mental health. Stephane digs a little deeper as he also discusses not letting your past affect how you live your life and being mindful of others' mental health in the workplace.
Vancouver Based Startup Challenges
March 01, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBOn this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome guest Manuj Aggarwal, CEO of TetraNoodle Technologies! Manuj is also a leading AI expert, innovation evangelist, business strategist and coach. Joining hosts Dave and Gelareh, Manuj will unpack the question of why Vancouver is a good startup location, but not a good scale-up location. With factors like lack of talent, finance and technology playing a big part, we need to talk to the experts and address these issues to understand them bett...