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Episode 83: Innovating at Asia Tech x Singapore with Ethan Vran

June 11, 2024 23:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MB

In this episode, our very own Revenue Operations Specialist, Ethan Vran, reports on Asia Tech x Singapore! Ethan has just returned from Singapore, where he represented Fobi and Canadian AI technology. Tune in to hear about the opportunities and challenges in the APAC region and how Fobi is making an impact on the global tech stage!

Episode 82: Bruce Cleland’s First 75 Days at Fobi

May 26, 2024 17:00 - 18 minutes - 13.2 MB

In this episode, Fobi's VP of Marketing, Bruce Cleland, reflects on his first 75 days at the company. Bruce shares insights into his collaboration with the team, the development of our latest ticketing platform for tbird, and the implementation of strong processes. He discusses his approach to understanding and addressing customer pain points, making their lives easier through innovative solutions, and building the right tech stack. Drawing from direct market feedback, Bruce offers a behind-...

Episode 81: Equestrian Excellence and Innovation with Kassidy Keith

May 21, 2024 18:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Sit down with Nathan and Kassidy Keith, one of Canada’s emerging equestrian talents, as they discuss her journey with horses, her background in equestrian sports, and her achievements. In this dynamic discussion, Kassidy offers insights into how Fobi’s technology is improving equestrian venues and enhancing the community.

Episode 80: Confronting Deepfakes with Charles Gadalla

May 10, 2024 19:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MB

Nathan is joined by Charles Gadalla, CEO of Verifiction, to discuss deepfakes and digital deception. As the distinction between real and fake blurs, Charles details Verifiction's role in detecting and managing deepfakes, and how their collaboration with Fobi is advancing real-time verification solutions to safeguard both businesses and individuals.

Episode 79: Behind the Scenes of Fobi's Dynamic Partnerships

May 09, 2024 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.79 MB

Nathan catches up with Rob Anson, Fobi's CEO and Chairman, broadcasting directly from the bustling Comcast event in Charlotte, NC. In this update, Rob details the company's dynamic partnerships, highlighting collaborations with tbird, Kassidy Keith, and Verifiction.

Episode 78: Data-Driven Decisions with Dave Nicholls

April 26, 2024 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MB

Join Nathan as he sits down with Dave Nicholls, Fobi’s VP of Liquor Beverage, to discuss the dynamic landscape of liquor beverage. Dave speaks on traditional approaches in the industry and how Fobi’s Data Exchange is transforming the modern-day landscape of retail liquor stores.

Episode 77: Merging Athletics and Tech Innovation with Jenna Kurath

April 19, 2024 23:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Explore the world of sports technology with Jenna Kurath, VP of Startup Partnerships at Comcast NBC SportsTech. With a track and field background and extensive tech industry experience, Jenna blends sports passion with innovative tech at NBC Comcast. Gain insights into sports analytics evolution and Jenna's vision for in-stadium experiences. Learn about selecting top tech companies like Fobi in the NBC Comcast Accelerator program.

Episode 76: Signing Multi-Year Deal with Thunderbird Show Park

April 15, 2024 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MB

Nathan connects with Rob Anson, CEO of Fobi AI, to detail the company's new multi-year agreement with Thunderbird Show Park for the 2024 and 2025 show seasons. Rob highlights how Fobi's wallet pass technology will enhance the exhibitor, spectator and sponsor experience at the leading equestrian show park.

Episode 75: Unpacking Fobi's Latest Partnerships

April 14, 2024 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.76 MB

Nathan is joined by Fobi's CEO and Chairman, Rob Anson, to break down the company's recent agreements. Rob shares insights on providing Asahi Canada with Fobi's Data Exchange, as well as delivering up to 1 million digital tickets for a leading theme park ticketing provider.

Episode 74: Latest Update with Rob Anson

March 24, 2024 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Nathan sits down with Rob Anson, CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, to break down the company's recent undertakings. Together, they reflect on their involvement in events such as the Roth Conference, Comcast, and more.

Episode 73: Fobi AI Appoints Bruce Cleland as Vice President of Marketing

March 13, 2024 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Nathan welcomes Bruce Cleland as Fobi's new Vice President of Marketing. Bruce is a skilled sales and marketing executive with a proven track record of scaling companies from start-up to market leadership. We're eagerly anticipating the immense value and accomplishments Bruce will bring to the role of VP of Marketing.

Episode 72: Latest Comcast and Event Update with Rob Anson

March 10, 2024 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.44 MB

Nathan connects with Rob Anson, CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, having just wrapped up the first week at the Comcast Accelerator Program. Rob breaks down the exciting opportunities for Fobi at the upcoming Annual Roth conference, coupled with an update on the financial webinar from last week.

Episode 71: 2024 Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator Program with Rob Anson

February 22, 2024 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.37 MB

Nathan is joined by CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, Rob Anson, to discuss Fobi's selection from 1,500+ applicants across 52 countries for the 2024 Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator Program. Rob highlights the significant opportunities this presents within the sports and entertainment industry, alongside iconic sporting events and broadcasters.

Episode 70: Fobi Update with Rob Anson

February 10, 2024 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Nathan connects with CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, Rob Anson, to provide an update on the company's recent capital raise. Rob shares insights into the challenges and learnings experienced in the process and discusses the evolving landscape of shareholder engagement.

Episode 69: Private Placement & 2024 Opportunities with Rob Anson

February 05, 2024 23:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Nathan is joined by CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, Rob Anson, to discuss the company's recent $2 million private placement. Rob breaks down the exciting opportunities Fobi and its brands are pursuing in 2024 and explains how this move sets the stage for substantial business growth.

Episode 68: Moving Forward in 2024 with Rob Anson

January 22, 2024 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Nathan connects with CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, Rob Anson, highlighting the challenges faced and the valuable lessons learned in 2023. With the company's audit now behind them, Rob's reflections serve as a testament to their resilience and determination to move forward.

Episode 67: 2023 in Review with Rob Anson

December 26, 2023 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Nathan sits down with CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, Rob Anson, to review the company’s greatest highlights in 2023, reflecting on a year filled with triumphs, invaluable lessons, and exciting new opportunities in 2024.

Episode 66: Fobi Update with Rob Anson

December 09, 2023 18:00 - 13 minutes - 8.99 MB

Nathan connects with CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, Rob Anson, to discuss the company's latest update, including Fobi's recent audit and the positivity surrounding the business for the end-of-year push into 2024.

Episode 65: Latest Fobi Update with Rob Anson

November 18, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MB

Nathan is joined by CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, Rob Anson, to provide an update on Fobi's operations and technology as 2023 begins to wrap up and the company continues to move in the right direction heading into the new year.

Episode 64: Launching Fan Pass with Aaron Pritchett

November 04, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

This week, Nathan chats with Canadian country legend Aaron Pritchett. In this special episode, we get an inside look into the story behind Aaron's career, including his inspiring passion and dedication to philanthropy. Launching the Big Wheel Fund, Aaron discusses how fundraising for local communities, combined with staying at the forefront of tech in the music industry, led him to partner with Fobi for the launch of the Aaron Pritchett Fan Pass.

Episode 63: Qples and Fobi Update with Rob Anson

November 02, 2023 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.26 MB

Nathan is joined by CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, Rob Anson, to discuss Fobi's latest press release about its subsidiary brand, Qples. They also dive into the most recent updates regarding Fobi and how Rob has approached overcoming current challenges.

Episode 62: Fobi AI Acquires Wallet-Com with Colby Mckenzie

October 18, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MB

Colby McKenzie is joined by José Javier Díaz, CEO of Wallet-Com, a leading digital wallet agency based in Spain that was recently acquired by Fobi. They discuss the strategic agency acquisition of Wallet-Com, as well as how Fobi’s fifth wallet pass acquisition will enable the company to enhance its solutions suite with the addition of formal strategy and consulting services.

Episode 61: Latest News with Rob Anson

October 14, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Nathan is joined with CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, Rob Anson, to discuss the latest Press Release news. Including the partnership with Gift Card Solution, Leikbreytir and the recent Multi-Year Agreement Projected at $1.1M with One of Europe’s Largest Membership Organizations.

Episode 60: Fobi Company Update with Rob Anson

September 30, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MB

Nathan connects with CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, Rob Anson, to discuss the company's latest update, including the recent capital raise and what to expect for the rest of 2023.

Episode 59: The Big Wheel Charity Golf Classic with Rob Anson

September 19, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

This week, Nathan chats with Fobi's CEO and Chairman, Rob Anson, to discuss Fobi's involvement with the Big Wheel Charity Golf Classic benefiting the Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation. Learn how Fobi delivers an end-to-end digital ticketing experience that goes beyond registration and check-in, and how technology can be leveraged for sports, entertainment, and hospitality industries.

Episode 58: Fobi's Charitable Initiatives with Rob Anson

August 26, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

On this week's insider podcast, Reggie sits down with Fobi's CEO and Chairman, Rob Anson, to discuss Fobi's support and solutions for impactful events like the Greater Vancouver Charity Invitational (GVCI), hosted by Adam Hadwin, and the heartwarming Big Wheel Charity Golf Classic benefiting KidSport.

Episode 57: The Brewery Landscape with Rob Anson and Dave Nicholls

August 17, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

On this week's insider podcast, Reggie is joined by Fobi's CEO and Chairman, Rob Anson, and VP of Liquor Beverage, Dave Nicholls, as they discuss the thriving brewery landscape and the role of AI in revolutionizing the industry.

Episode 56: My First One Hundred Days at Fobi with Dave Nicholls

July 29, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

On this week's insider podcast, Reggie sits down with Fobi's VP of Liquor Beverage, Dave Nicholls, as he reflects on his initial one hundred days at Fobi and the valuable insights he gained along the way. Dave also discusses upcoming developments in the liquor beverage industry and the significant impact that Fobi's tech stack can bring to private retail liquor stores.

Episode 55: iHeart Media Partnership with Mike Caruso

July 19, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Nathan connects with Mike Caruso from iHeart Media, the #1 audio company in the United States, to discuss the digital transformation from broadcast radio to the rising popularity of podcasts and event activation. As a senior executive overseeing Brand Partnerships, Mike also discusses the symbiotic relationship that Fobi and iHeart Media have been able to create through their partnership.

Episode 54: Passcreator Partners with Wallet-Com in Smart City Initiative with Rob Anson

July 12, 2023 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.24 MB

Reggie sits down with CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, Rob Anson, to discuss the exciting new partnership between Passcreator and Wallet-Com and its first win in delivering a smart transportation initiative for the city of Vélez-Málaga in Spain.

Episode 53: The Canadian Tech Landscape with Rob Anson

July 08, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Reggie connects with CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, Rob Anson, to discuss the Canadian tech landscape and the factors that have led Fobi to become a successful tech company in Canada.

Episode 52: The Growth of Fobi with Fobi's COO, Gavin Lee

June 24, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Reggie sits down with Fobi's Chief Operating Officer, Gavin Lee, as he reflects on his role in the growth of the Fobi story from the very beginning. Gavin shares some early experiences from his Fobi journey and discusses key company highlights that have helped shape and continue to shape a successful future for Fobi.

Episode 51: Qples Announces Annual Contract Renewal with Vericast

June 22, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MB

Nathan is joined by Qples by Fobi President, Eddy Watson, to discuss Qples' recent annual contract renewal with marketing solutions leader Vericast. The renewed agreement with Vericast is a big win for Qples as momentum builds for the future of 8112 and the digital coupon landscape.

Episode 50: Fobi Mid-Year Corporate Update with Rob Anson

June 15, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Reggie connects with CEO and Chairman of Fobi AI, Rob Anson, to discuss the company's latest corporate update, including his $1M investment in Fobi, record Q3 revenues and Q4 guidance, continued M&A success, and global brand exposure from the epic finish at the RBC Canadian Open.

Episode 49: All Things Production with Nathan Watkins

June 10, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

This week Reggie is joined by our Video & Production manager at Fobi, Nathan Watkins. We dive into Nathan's background, his interest in working at Fobi, and explore the importance of content creation in today's digital landscape.

Episode 48: My First One Hundred Days at Fobi with Colby McKenzie

June 03, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

On this week's insider podcast, Reggies sits down with Fobi's Chief Revenue Officer, Colby McKenzie, as he reflects on his first one hundred days at Fobi and the lessons he's learned from the start.

Episode 47: Exploring the future of Qples with Eddy Watson

May 27, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

On this week's insider podcast, Reggie sits down with the President of Qples by Fobi, Eddy Watson, to discuss the future of Qples and the coupon industry.

Episode 46: Leadership at Fobi with Rob Anson

May 20, 2023 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MB

On this week's podcast recap, Reggie sits down with CEO and Chairman of Fobi, Rob Anson, to discuss how his extensive experience in the startup world has inspired a leadership style at Fobi that emphasizes resiliency through adversity, mentorship, and confidence that's instilled by the many opportunities in AI and automation.

Episode 45: Q3 Recap with Rob Anson

May 13, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.77 MB

Reggie connects with CEO and Chairman of Fobi, Rob Anson, to discuss the latest Q3 update. From the record revenue quarter to the Passworks acquisition, this is just the first episode of our new weekly recaps.

Episode 44: Rich Wheeless from ParcelPal Logistics

May 05, 2023 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.16 MB

Ian Cameron welcomes Rich Wheeless, Chairman and CEO of ParcelPal, back on the Fobi podcast to discuss ParcelPal’s recent business developments as one of PulseIR’s earliest clients and touches on the company’s year-end financials.

Episode 43: Fobi Appoints David Nicholls As VP of Liquor Beverage

April 12, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Ian Cameron welcomes David Nicholls as Fobi's new Vice President of Liquor Beverage. David's successful strategies and expertise have been demonstrated at ABI (Anheuser-Busch InBev), where he facilitated the launch of Bud Light Lime in Canada. David has also worked with top-tier global brands such as Stella Artois, providing him with many opportunities to build out entirely new craft brands. We're excited and looking forward to seeing the significant value and achievements David will bring t...

Episode 42: PulseIR by Fobi signs deal with ParcelPal Logistics

March 17, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Ian Cameron is joined by Rich Wheeless, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ParcelPal. The company’s latest deal with ParcelPal adds another key client to PulseIR’s growing customer list as Fobi continues to scale its automated and mobile IR solutions to more public issuers.

Episode 41: Looking ahead with Passcreator

March 14, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 19 MB

Rob Anson sits down with Alex Hell, Head of Business Development & Strategy of Passcreator by Fobi, to discuss the exciting continued business development in 2023 and the market readiness demonstrated by Fobi that has pioneered a tremendous record spike in organic inbound lead generation.

Episode 40: Fobi acquires Passworks

March 11, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Ian Cameron is joined by Francisco Belo, Co-founder and CEO of Passworks, which was recently acquired by Fobi. The acquisition of Passworks, our fourth wallet pass acquisition, will give us further scale and strengthen our position as a global wallet pass leader.

Episode 39: Fobi appoints Colby McKenzie as Chief Revenue Officer

March 01, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MB

Ian Cameron welcomes Colby McKenzie as Fobi's new Chief Revenue Officer to Support Company’s Growth in Next Chapter of Revenue Generation. McKenzie is a skilled senior executive with a proven track record of accelerating business growth and development.

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