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Conversations with ConexusRest CIO Michael Clancy at the Australian Superannuation Investment SummitColin Tate AM, founder and managing director of Conexus Financial, publisher of Investment Magazine, speaks to Michael Clancy, chief investment officer of Rest Super, on the sidelines of the Australian Superannuation Investment Summit in Washington, DC. They discussed AI, geopolitics and the importance of in-person learning experiences for fiduciaries in an increasingly digital world.
2026-03-1210 min
Conversations with ConexusAMP CIO Anna Shelley at the Australian Superannuation Investment SummitColin Tate AM, founder and managing director of Conexus Financial, publisher of Investment Magazine, speaks to Anna Shelley, chief investment officer of AMP Super, on the sidelines of the Australian Superannuation Investment Summit in Washington, DC. They discussed AI, geopolitics and the importance of in-person learning experiences for fiduciaries in an increasingly digital world.
2026-03-1213 min
Conversations with ConexusCbus CEO Kristian Fok at the Australian Superannuation Investment SummitColin Tate AM, founder and managing director of Conexus Financial, publisher of Investment Magazine, speaks to Kristian Fok, chief executive of Cbus, on the sidelines of the Australian Superannuation Investment Summit in Washington, DC. They discussed AI, geopolitics and the importance of in-person learning experiences for fiduciaries in an increasingly digital world.
2026-03-1211 min
Derdack SIGNL4 - The Alerting ExpertsIt Just Works – How Conexus Credit Union Transformed Incident Response in Just One DayA success story in operational resilience, cybersecurity readiness, and the power of simplicity.
In this episode, we explore how Conexus Credit Union completely modernized its IT and security alerting processes with SIGNL4 - and did it all in under 24 hours.
Doreen Jacobi sits down with Kyle Bates, Cyber Security Analyst at Conexus, to unpack how fragmented workflows, alert fatigue, and clunky mobile tools, were slowing their teams down - and how one simple, mobile-first solution changed everything.
You'll hear why Conexus chose SIGNL4 over other platforms like PagerDuty, how they integrated it with Rapid7 SIEM...
2025-11-0524 min
Ekonomikas podkāsts"Conexus Baltic Grid" vadītājs: Par gāzes infrastruktūras drošību tiek gādātsGadījumi, kad pie Inčukalna gāzes krātuves aizturēti droni, nav bieži. Laikā, kad Latvija atslēdzās no BRELL tīkla, tika aizturēts bezpilota lidaparāta operators, un tas līdz šim bijis vienīgais šāds gadījums. Tā intervijā saka "Conexus Baltic Grid” valdes priekšsēdētājs Uldis Bariss. Viņš norāda, ka pēc pirmsšķietamas informācijas tas bijis „miermīlīgs” drons. Par infrastruktūras drošību uzņēmumā tiekot gādāts.
2025-03-1110 min
AgTech DigestKilter, Pymwymic, Nufarm, Hort Innovation, Source Agriculture, Ascribe Bioscience, Conexus Credit Union, Solis Agrosciences, Ferris Genomics, Veea Inc., LatConnect60, Spire Global, Conduit, Farmers Edge, Lystek, Lallemand Plant Care.- This Week in AgTechWelcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’ll explore the latest funding rounds fueling AgTech growth, new products revolutionizing farming practices, and strategic partnerships pushing the boundaries of sustainability and innovation. Let’s dive in!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Funding & Investment Highlights: Kilter, Hort Innovation, Conexus and MoreIndustry Updates: Solis Agrosciences, Veea & Spire GlobalAgTech Innovations: Conduit, Farmers Edge, Lallemand Plant Care & MoreGlobal AgTech Highlights: Agri-TechE, Laundando & Associates, Amoéba & More!Upcoming AgTech Events, Conferences & WebinarsRead The Full Summary On The Latest Issue Of IGROW NEWS...
2024-11-2911 min
2024-10-1807 min
The Hard Part with Evan McCannJordan McFarlen from Conexus Venture CapitalJordan McFarlen is the Managing Director at Conexus Venture Capital.
Conexus Venture Capital (CVC) has launched its second $30M VC fund with a $15M first close from its founder, Conexus Credit Union.
With Fund II and new leadership, the Regina-based VC firm aims to build on the groundwork laid by its first fund and Conexus-founded incubator Cultivator.
Through its latest fund, CVC plans to invest in more early-stage Saskatchewan-based technology startups.
Takeaways
Jordan starting Cultivator and building a leading accelerator.
Great versus good accelerator.
Nuanc...
2024-06-0343 min
2024-05-2146 min
Data Protection Gumbo238: Navigating AI, Data Protection, and Beyond - ConexusEric Daimler, CEO of Conexusdeep dives into the realms of AI, autonomous technologies, and data security. As a former Presidential Innovation Fellow under the Obama administration, Daimler shares his insights on AI's potential, its implications for data protection, and the revolutionary work of Conexus in solving the data deluge challenge. With discussions ranging from the basics of AI and its various applications to the nuances of autonomous driving and the strategic implementation of AI in businesses both large and small, this episode is a rich mixture of technical knowledge, practical advice, and visionary perspectives.
2024-03-1229 min
Students Heard PodcastEU Conexus - Dr Rebbeca PowerIn this week’s episode, I spoke with Dr Rebecca Power, Senior Project Officer of the EU-CONEXUS Career Network work package at SETU. In our conversation, Rebecca outlines the many ways EU-CONEXUS can help you build skills and knowledge, grow your network, gain new experiences, and avail of job and internship opportunities from international organisations.
The SETU Careers Development centre is part of the EU-CONEXUS Careers Network which is a valuable resource for students to access information about job opportunities and internships across Europe. The EU-CONEXUS Careers Network also provides useful resources (webinars, articles, quizzes, videos) to help students wi...
2024-02-0827 min
Failing to Success326 | "6 Startups & Counting" with Eric Daimler of Conexus🗹 Embrace flexibility and adaptability in business to navigate unforeseen challenges and market changes effectively.🗹 Recognize the significance of forming a strong, cohesive team; success often hinges on collaborative efforts and harmonious relationships.🗹 Understand the importance of timing in business ventures; acting swiftly on opportunities can lead to significant advantages.Eric Daimler, CEO of Conexus, delves into the complexities and challenges of pioneering in the field of predictable generative AI. He shares his journey through various ventures, highlighting the critical importance of a strong team, adaptability, and a bit of luck in the success of a business. Eric's experiences range fro...
2024-01-2911 min
2023-12-1413 min
See Yourself INExploring Indiana's Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics with Ryan Henderson from Conexus IndianaIn this episode, host Casey Harrison interviews Ryan Henderson, the Director of Innovation and Digital Transformation at Conexus Indiana. They delve into the significance of Indiana's advanced manufacturing and logistics industries, shedding light on the diverse career opportunities within these sectors. From networking tips to the impact of these industries on the state's economy, this conversation uncovers the untapped potential of advanced industries in Indiana.Key Takeaways:Indiana's Economic Backbone: Indiana boasts a robust manufacturing and logistics sector, with one in five Hoosiers employed in advanced manufacturing and logistics, contributing significantly to the state's...
2023-11-1318 min
Conversations with ConexusConexus Financial Political Series: Exclusive interview with Prime Minister Anthony AlbaneseIn this exclusive interview, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks with Conexus Financial editor-in-chief Aleks Vickovich as part of the Conexus Financial Political Series.
2023-08-2404 min
What Connects UsCelina Philpot: Nice to CU. Let's make HERstory.It's the season finale of the What Connects Us Podcast and we're featuring our new CEO who made HERstory when she signed on with Conexus.
We're chatting with Celina Philpot about her journey to becoming our first female CEO. Celina chats about her origin story as a first generation immigrant, the experience she gained in the credit union system, what it meant to her to become Conexus' CEO, what her first few months have been like and what we can expect from her in the future. Celina also talks about why family and community means so much...
2022-12-151h 09
What Connects UsTenille Arts: The country road I've taken to NashvilleToday's guest on the What Connects Us Podcast is a country music star who is making a big impact in Nashville by reaching number one on the country music charts, performing at the Grand Ole Opry and just finished touring with Lady A.
Tenille Arts joins the What Connects Us Podcast to break down the highs and lows that come with establishing yourself in the very competitive country music industry, how musicians make money, how her appearances performing on the Bachelor catapulted her career, the pressures of being in the public eye and the impact it's had...
2022-11-241h 17
What Connects UsJanna Pratt: Surviving residential schools and a fight for my daughter's lifeOn a new episode of the What Connects Us Podcast, we're featuring someone who is a fighter in every sense of the word.
Not only is Janna Pratt the first Indigenous woman to obtain a black belt in Canada, but she is a survivor of the residential school system, a trailblazer for Indigenous people in Saskatchewan and a resilient mother of a child with complex medial needs. Janna shares her experience navigating forced cultural assimilation, what she remembers about the residential school experience, how she's helped change Saskatchewan law, what it's like to be a mother of...
2022-11-101h 19
What Connects UsTahnee Smerchynski: Taking on grief for a second timeOn a brand new episode of the What Connects Us Podcast, we're welcoming back our first returning and most listened to guests who has another incredibly compelling, heartbreaking and insightful story to share.
Back in March 2021, Tahnee Smerchynski joined the podcast to share how her brother's sudden and tragic passing impacted her life and the perspective she gained through her grief journey. If losing one immediate family member wasn't enough, Tahnee has just recently lost her father after he became critically ill while vacationing in Costa Rica. Tahnee is going to share what she learned as she...
2022-10-261h 09
What Connects UsLesley Kelly: Cultivating mental health awareness in agricultureApproximately 45% of farmers across Canada report that they live with high stress and 58% meet the threshold for anxiety. Plus, harvest brings a whole new added level of stress and pressure to farmers all across the province. We're kicking off season seven of the podcast by chatting with an ag producer that is disrupting the industry by spreading awareness about mental health.
Lesley Kelly is a female ag producer from Watrous who is on a mission to connect farmers by supporting the agriculture industry by empowering conversations about the importance of mental health. Lesley joins the What Connects...
2022-10-131h 27
The Local Maximum with Max SklarEp. 243 - Eric Daimler on Conexus and Category TheoryTodays guest is CEO and co-founder of Conexus, the first spinoff of the MIT math department that takes discoveries in high level mathematics (category theory) and applies them to make databases intelligent across many industries. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe
2022-09-1339 min
What Connects UsAlex Clarke: Breaking the ice and earning my stripesIt's the season finale of season six of the podcast and today's guest has made history by breaking the ice ceiling in an Olympic way.
Alex Clarke grew up playing hockey and it eventually took her across the border to play at an NCAA level. However, the conclusion of her playing career was only the beginning of the impact she would make on the ice. Alex became a hockey official in 2015 and after years of hard work and sacrifices, she made history as the first female linesperson in the Western Hockey League. She didn't stop there though, b...
2022-08-111h 17
What Connects UsKristjan Hebert: Transforming agriculture and evolving my family farmThis week's guest on the What Connects Us Podcast is no stranger to Saskatchewan's agricultural eco-system and is known for cultivating his own definition of a "family farm".
After a brief stint in pre-med school, Kristjan Hebert recognized he was in the wrong swim lane and made the decision to pivot and re-invest in his roots. Kristjan became an accountant and returned to his family farm to instantly disrupt and evolve the farming operation.
Now the managing partner of Hebert Grain Ventures - a 30,000+ acre grain and oilseed operation, Kristjan has embraced what he originally...
2022-07-281h 16
What Connects UsAndy Chung: Embracing my roots & not cutting myself shortSaskatchewan welcomes ~15,000 immigrants into the province every year and today's guest on the What Connects Us Podcast shares how being a second generation immigrant impacted his upbringing and his journey to becoming one of Regina's most beloved barbers.
Andy Chung's parents moved to Regina shortly before he was born so Andy grew up in the intersection of cultural and westernized values. Andy joins the podcast to chat about how he balances both traditions while sharing the unique perspective he's drawn from it that he's been able to pass on as a father, barber and small business owner...
2022-07-141h 17
Je Geld en/of Je Leven met Michiel van Vugt#143 - Margot van Brakel over onze toekomst als Homo ConexusMargot vertelt over de ratrace van de Homo Sapiens. Altijd beter en meer in werk, leven en opleiding. Zij pleit voor de Homo Conexus en legt uit wat dit is en hoe je dit bereikt. Meer informatie vind je op https://www.margotvanbrakel.nlSupport the showInsta: https://www.instagram.com/michiel.van.vugt/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michielvanvugt/
2022-07-1227 min
What Connects UsAshley Nemeth: Losing my vision helped me see clearlyToday's episode features a story of how losing your sight can positively change your point of view.
From an early age, Ashley Nemeth navigated a vision impairment that impacted the quality of her eyesight. If that wasn't difficult enough for Ashley, an undiagnosed issue caused her to permanently lose her vision as an early adult. Ashley joins the What Connects Us Podcast to discuss what it was like to overcome the emotional impact of losing her eyesight and embrace her new reality.
Ashley chats about the perspective she's gained since losing her vision, how she's...
2022-06-291h 15
The Harry Glorikian ShowEric Daimler at Conexus says Forget Calculus, Today's Coders Need to Know Category TheoryHarry's guest Eric Daimler, a serial software entrepreneur and a former Presidential Innovation Fellow in the Obama Administration, has an interesting argument about math. If you’re a young person today trying to decide which math course you’re going to take—or maybe an old person who just wants to brush up—he says you shouldn’t bother with trigonometry or calculus. Instead he says you should study category theory. An increasingly important in computer science, category theory is about the relationships between sets or structures. It can be used to prove that different structures are consistent or compatible...
2022-06-2156 min
Outside In with Jon LukomnikFiona Reynolds, CEO Conexus Financial: An Unconventional Start, a Failed Coup at the PRI, '80s Rock and Balancing People, Profit and Planet.Fiona Reynolds is the CEO of Conexus Financial. She served as the CEO of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) for over nine years. As part of her role in the UK, she was on the board of a number of organisations including UN Global Compact, Climate Action 100+, the UK Green Finance Institute, the Greening the Belt and Road Global Committee, and the Asset Owners Net Zero Alliance Fiona has 25 years' experience in the financial services and pension sector. She joined the PRI from the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), where she spent seven years as...
2022-06-2130 min
What Connects UsBrock Weston: Facing off with homophobia in sports & accepting my sexualityLike so many Saskatchewan kids - Brock Weston grew up in a small town playing hockey. This eventually landed him at an NCAA level college in Wisconsin lacing up his skates for the Marian Sabres. However, Brock's biggest battle wasn't taking place in the face-off circle, it was understanding and accepting his sexuality while navigating the impacts of homophobic language in his own team's locker room.
Brock joins the What Connects Us Podcast to share how he worked up the courage to come out to his team after he could no longer take the homophobic slurs and...
2022-06-161h 23
The Harry Glorikian ShowEric Daimler at Conexus says Forget Calculus, Today's Coders Need to Know Category TheoryHarry's guest Eric Daimler, a serial software entrepreneur and a former Presidential Innovation Fellow in the Obama Administration, has an interesting argument about math. If you’re a young person today trying to decide which math course you’re going to take—or maybe an old person who just wants to brush up—he says you shouldn’t bother with trigonometry or calculus. Instead he says you should study category theory. An increasingly important in computer science, category theory is about the relationships between sets or structures. It can be used to prove that different structures are consistent or compatible...
2022-06-0756 min
What Connects UsKayla Kozan: My nervous breakdown did not break meWeeeee're back! Let's kick off season 6 with a conversation that aims to diffuse some stigmas while showcasing a story of bouncing back in a big way.
During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we sat down with Kayla Kozan who shared her experience navigating a nervous breakdown that eventually led to her being diagnosed with a mental health disorder that changed the trajectory of her life.
Kayla takes us through the signs of her nervous breakdown, how things culminated in a scary medical emergency, how she battled depression during her year off work, how she...
2022-06-021h 19
Making Data SimplePart 2 Mr. President, here is the situation with Eric Daimler, Chair, CEO, & Co-Founder Conexus AI, Inc.Send a textPart 2: This week on Making Data Simple, we have Eric Diamler. Eric is an authority in the Artificial Intelligence community with over 20 years of experience in the field. He currently leads MIT’s first-ever spinout from its Math department and has co-founded six technology companies that have pioneered work in fields ranging from software systems to statistical arbitrage. Show Notes 00:00 -Definition of gov success8:02 - Six startups and counting and the latest : Conexus13:12 - Conexus differentiation20:05 - AI regulationWant to be feat...
2022-04-0631 minMaking Data SimplePart 2 Mr. President, here is the situation with Eric Daimler, Chair, CEO, & Co-Founder Conexus AI, Inc.Send a textPart 2: This week on Making Data Simple, we have Eric Diamler. Eric is an authority in the Artificial Intelligence community with over 20 years of experience in the field. He currently leads MIT’s first-ever spinout from its Math department and has co-founded six technology companies that have pioneered work in fields ranging from software systems to statistical arbitrage. Show Notes 00:00 -Definition of gov success8:02 - Six startups and counting and the latest : Conexus13:12 - Conexus differentiation20:05 - AI regulationWant to be feat...
2022-04-0631 min
What Connects UsEric Dillon: It’s not goodbye, it’s CU laterToday's guest is a fitting end to close out the fifth season of the podcast as he recently closed a monumental chapter of his own. Eric Dillon is joining the podcast to reflect back on his 10 year run as Conexus' CEO and discuss how he knew it was time to begin a new adventure.
On February 15, Eric sent one of the most difficult emails he's ever had to write as he let the organization know that he would be departing from his role as the CEO of Conexus. With Eric being such an authentic ambassador for Conexus...
2022-04-051h 24
What Connects UsKendra Weenie: How I survived & escaped domestic violenceSaskatchewan has the highest rate of reported intimate partner violence among all provinces and more than double the national rate. Today's incredibly courageous guest, Kendra Weenie, shares her survivor experience and sheds a light on a topic that a lot of people, particularly women, face in silence.
Kendra Weenie takes us through her heartbreaking story where her and her newborn daughter had to flee a situation where her partner was emotionally, financially and physically abusive. Kendra gives us a glimpse into her unimaginable experience and provides key learnings into how she was able to escape, what resources...
2022-03-221h 13
What Connects UsJessica McNaughton: Protecting memories while breaking groundWe're celebrating our 30th episode of the What Connects Us Podcast by featuring a story of risk and what happens when you follow your passion. This past Tuesday we celebrated International Women's Day and we sat down with Jessica McNaughton who is a female founder of a company that emotionally connects with people of all ages. Jessica is the founder of memoryKPR and she is joining us to chat about how about how her startup was sparked through tragedy and how Jessica has found the courage to leap at her passion in an industry where women only make up 37...
2022-03-101h 08
What Connects UsMark Johnston: Drug & alcohol addiction almost cost me everythingYou may know Mark Johnston as the friendly co-host of the Play92 morning radio show or the current in-game host of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. But did you know Mark just celebrated his sixth anniversary of being sober from an alcohol and cocaine addiction?
On this episode of the What Connects Us Podcast, Mark gets vulnerable and gives us a glimpse into what life was like while battling substance abuse, how addiction almost cost him everything, how he was able to get sober and re-invent himself, and finally, the lessons he's learned along the way while maintaining his...
2022-02-231h 10
What Connects UsAlex Brown: How I broadcast authenticity & break stereotypesBreaking news - a new episode of the What Connects Us podcast is now live and we're chatting with someone who is no stranger to being on the air.
Alex Brown is a morning show host on CTV Morning Live in Saskatoon and is known for her incredible likeability and 100% authenticity both on and off the air. Alex talks about her journey into broadcasting and how she navigates the pressure cooker of live television while balancing the unorthodox lifestyle that comes with being a morning live host. She also chats about how she handles the constant stream...
2022-02-101h 03
What Connects UsBrandy Hehn: Transplanting hope into my journeyOrgan donation has been a hot topic in Saskatchewan recently but it hasn't always been that way. Our first guest for Season 5 of the What Connects Us Podcast was a two time survivor of organ failure before she even blew out the candles on her 37th birthday.
Brandy Hehn has had her life saved on two separate occasions via a liver transplant in 2009 and a kidney in 2020. Brandy sheds a light on what it is like to go through organ failure, what that process looks like, how being the recipient of an organ donation has saved and...
2022-01-271h 13
What Connects UsJustin Lee: Going beyond my borders to make a differenceTravelling is typically against the rules in basketball, but in Justin's case, it inspired him to make a difference in the community.
For the season four finale of the What Connects Us Podcast, we're talking with Justin Lee who teamed up with his twin brother to start Buckets & Borders - a non-profit organization that utilizes basketball to bring people together and make game changing impacts in the community. Justin talks about how the initiative was sparked by combining his passion for connecting with different cultures with his love for sport and how this has translated into the...
2021-12-151h 03
What Connects UsCarla Ellert: Finding purpose & perspective after losing my sonCarla has experienced every parent's worst nightmare - not once, but twice. After grieving the sudden passing of her young daughter, Carla found herself in a similar heartbreaking position when her eight-year old son, Dawson, passed away after complications from surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Through unimaginable grief, Carla found purpose in building a legacy for Dawson by helping families so they could experience a little more comfort when placed in sensitive situations comparable to what she went through. Carla and her family started Skate4Smiles, an annual skate-a-thon that started small but quickly captured the...
2021-12-011h 10
What Connects UsKatie Shmelinski: The everyday recipe that changed my lifeWe're taking a coffee break with Katie Shmelinski who founded The Everyday Kitchen when a $7 cookbook sparked a recipe that would help her overcome some difficult postpartum seasons and eventually change her family's life.
Katie shares with us how she became an accidental entrepreneur when her famous sourdough donut recipe took Regina by storm. While navigating anxiety to put herself in the public eye and balancing raising three young children, Katie and her husband Mark have opened the first sourdough donut shop in North America and already have a second location on the way. Katie shares her...
2021-11-171h 11
What Connects UsAndrew Gottselig: How I rebound from stress & empower compassionWe're going 1-on-1 with Andrew Gottselig who is in his mid-20's but has already founded two companies that specialize in making positive impacts for kids.
Andrew always envisioned that he'd follow in his family's footsteps and work in insurance, but after his youth basketball camps rapidly grew in popularity, he realized there was potential to pivot. Andrew founded HoopLife where he could match his love for basketball and helping kids with the mentorship approach his basketball coach taught him when he was in a crucial life stage. Since then, he's been passionately investing in helping kids...
2021-11-0357 min
What Connects UsFelipe Gomez: Coming to Canada & exploring my new homeFor this week's episode of the What Connects Us Podcast, we are hanging out with one of Canada's newest citizens and someone who is currently travelling around Saskatchewan to help showcase why this province is so great.
This year's Saskatchewanderer, Felipe Gomez, is stopping by and is going to share with us the challenges he faced and lessons learned when he moved continents from South to North America, the perspective he's gained as he's settled into a new country and how his drive for adventure has brought him some incredible life experiences. He also talks about becoming...
2021-10-2046 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastEmma Cordiner, Conexus: Data Centre Site Selection.Send a textIn this episode I am joined by Emma Cordiner, Consultant Lawyer at Conexus. Emma has extensive legal experience within the real estate and data centre sectors. Emma offers her insight to the legal aspect of data centre site selection and acquisition. We discuss how Emma stated her legal career and what drew her to a role within the real estate sector. We then discuss how Emma ended up working in the data centre sector and how the sector differs from standard real estate.We then cover the site selection legal p...
2021-10-0835 min
What Connects UsGreg Moore: The cost of leaping at my dream & the journey afterIt's the podcast's first birthday and what better way to celebrate than by kicking off a new season!
Greg Moore (aka "Wheels" on the radio) is a familiar face/voice in the province as a co-host of the Z99 morning radio show team as well as one half of the well-known content creator pair of Justin & Greg.
Greg did what a lot of people dream of doing and handed in his two-weeks notice at his stable, 9-5 job to pursue his passion. In this case, his passion was building a social media personality as part...
2021-10-061h 02
In the Room w/ Todd MarksberryE79: Eric Dillon - President & CEO of Conexus Credit UnionOn the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Eric Dillon, President and CEO of Conexus Credit Union. He shares what it’s like to lead a credit union, staying involved as a CEO, how marketing and relationships helped along his journey, and more, including: The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 31:00): Todd and Eric discuss how leaders sometimes try to prove they’re experts in areas where they’re not, the dangers of doing so, and how leaders can communicate their strengths and weaknesses. Eric also gives insight on how important innovation is i...
2021-09-171h 02
Life in the CloudThe Math of the Future with Eric Daimler of ConexusWhat is Category Theory, and why is it called the math of the 21st century?We’re fortunate to have the CEO and Co-Founder of Conexus, Eric Daimler, join us for this episode. Eric carries a wide breadth of experience, from Professional Investing to Policy Advisor and Author. He taught at Carnegie Mellon and worked under the Obama Administration.Eric emphatically speaks on the potent potential of Category Theory. When working with billions and even trillions of data points, this branch of math holds the key to faultless data.Eric provides rea...
2021-08-1634 min
What Connects UsKaleb Dahlgren: Surviving & writing a new chapter after tragedyThe Humboldt Broncos bus crash was a devastating moment in Saskatchewan history and something that our province will never forget. On the season three finale of the What Connects Us podcast, we are joined by Kaleb Dahlgren, one of the 13 survivors of the accident, to chat about his experience struggling and emerging through tragedy.
We discuss the perspective he's gained as a Type 1 diabetic, the figurative and literal battle scars he's learned via his resilience journey through the bus crash, what it was like to be thrust into the world's attention and deep level of care, and...
2021-08-111h 15
What Connects UsCatherine Okolita: Funding positive change can happen at any ageToday's guest is driving positive change before she even has her learner's license.
At just 13 years old, Catherine Okolita already has 8 years of philanthropy work under her belt and has raised over $150,000 for a number of different charities, causes and organizations across Saskatchewan. Catherine chats with us about starting and running her own community initiative "Catherine's Cause", the insights she has learned from fundraising and how she has learned to inspire others and ask for help along the way.
From helping babies fighting for their lives in the neonatal intensive care unit to spreading kindness...
2021-07-2836 min
What Connects UsAlexis Losie: The priceless gift a death doula gave my family"If it wasn't going to be saving him. This is the only thing we could have hoped for."
Alexis Losie joins us to talk about a very tough time for her and her family while shedding a light on a service that a lot of people aren't familiar with. This past year, not only was Alexis dealing with a global pandemic, but she was navigating a very private struggle in her family as her brother approached a situation that a lot of people with loved ones with addiction issues fear. As her brother Denis' body began to s...
2021-07-141h 07
What Connects UsZach Oleynik: How I operated reality tv stardom & life afterImagine being thrown into a house with strangers for three months while your every move is filmed and broadcast to an international audience. This was Zach Oleynik's reality when he was cast on his favorite reality tv game show, Big Brother Canada.
He joins the podcast to tell us all about the intense casting process that forced him to choose between risking years of hard work of being a student athlete for a chance to even go on the show, what it was like to live in a house cut off from the outside world while navigating...
2021-06-301h 14
IoT For All PodcastAI Systems and Market Trends in Artificial Intelligence | Conexus's Eric Daimler PhDIn this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Conexus CEO and Co-Founder Eric Daimler joins us to talk AI systems. Eric shares some of the most important components of AI systems, what new use cases they enable, and what the market looks like for AI technology and applications. Eric also shares the story of Conexus including how it came to be and some of the challenges of bringing an AI-powered data integration solution to market.
2021-06-2840 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: The Digital Decade: Disrtuption post-pandemic (session 8, day 2)As this decade begins we see multiple sectors where incumbent oligopolies and their business models are being rapidly displaced by leaner entities that leverage technologies to new paradigms. This fireside conversation explores the disruption offered by businesses such as Facebook and the role of AI and digitalisation in reshaping our economies, Stephen Scheeler moderated by Colin Tate.
2021-06-1842 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SMUMMIT 2021: The state of play: Insights from the research (session 7, day 2)This keynote session, followed by an interactive Q&A, will raise the empirical evidence from the past twelve months across the industry including adviser numbers, market share and capital adequacy, CoreData's Andrew Inwood with MLC Asset Management's Tom Keenan.
2021-06-1846 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: Supercharging advice with technology (session 6, day 2)As new ways of advice are designed, technology will be augmented to facilitate more effective and efficient delivery. Hear from those untangling the web of existing and creating new pathways for the presentation of advice, HUB24 CEO Andrew Alcock and IOOF's Darren Wherat moderated by Laurence Parker-Brown.
2021-06-1832 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: The future of ethical stewardship (session 5, day 2)With clients increasingly motivated to channel their savings and investments into truly sustainable and noble assets, stewardship is much more than product screening. This session considers the role of the licensee in establishing robust dialogue across society in the pursuit of sustainability, Gordon Young, The Ethics Centre moderated by Laurence Parker-Brown.
2021-06-1814 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: Five years into the future: Q&A with the FPA (session 3, day 2)FPA chief executive Dante de Gori talks through the Financial Planning Association’s five-year plan and his view on the AFSL structure during a Q&A discussion with FPA CEO Dante De Gori moderated by Matthew Smith.
2021-06-1833 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: New models for the new normal: Monetising advice (session 4, day 2)This conversation will analyse different business models from across the advice community that offer a profitable roadmap for the future, AZ NGA's Paul Barrett and AMP Australia's Matt Lawler moderated by Matthew Smith.
2021-06-1827 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: Making advice work, the regulator's view (session 2, day 2)ASIC will offer learnings from the advice affordability project, recent industry engagement and the key takeaways from the pandemic around volatility, lockdowns and increasingly digital delivery mechanisms, ASIC's Danielle Press moderated by Matthew Smith.
2021-06-1835 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: Who is being served? The Advice industry in 2030 (session 1, day 2)Drawing on reforms and discourse in Australia as well as comparisons with other jurisdictions such as the UK and USA, this session considers the impact an ill-defined ‘advised’ client can have on the wealth management sector, UNSW's Pamela Hanrahan moderated by Colin Tate.
2021-06-1827 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: Licensees leading into the future (session 9, day 1)Formed and developed at past iterations of the conference, the Licensee Leadership Forum has evolved to become a robust and thoughtful mechanism to develop collegial plans around the future for the industry. This session will explore the challenges around regulation, business models and the role of this community in offering a uniting voice, Easton Investment's Nathan Jacobson and Fitzpatrick Private Wealth's Matt Fogarty.
2021-06-1816 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: Licensees and corporate stewardship (session 8, day 1)Post the fire season and during this pandemic there has been a collective desire, particularly from clients receiving advice, to reimagine the scale and breadth of appropriate governance of investable assets. This keynote session offers some insights into the role licensees can play in leading sustainable stewardship initiatives and the scope for this activity to act as a point of differentiation in the market, Blackrock's Iris Davila.
2021-06-1818 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: Talking with Treasury (session 7, day 1)A senior Treasury representative involved in work the Government is doing to prepare the 2022 review of financial advice regulation lays out the agency’s priorities and perspectives before participating in an interactive Q&A session, Mohita Zaheed and Stephen Hallyburton from Treasury moderated by Matthew Smith.
2021-06-1837 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: Systemic problems and solutions (session 6, day 2)The advice gap between those that want and need guidance and the ease of delivery continue to widen as regulations add to the cost. This session considers the collaborations around compliance, consent and distribution which could confer the efficiencies and scale with which advice is offered across Australia, Iress's Michael Blomfield and Madison Financial's Annick Donat moderated by Laurence Parker-Brown.
2021-06-1832 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: Superannuation's next steps into advice (session 5, day 2)The next steps superannuation funds individually and collectively take in their advice strategies will have a major impact on the quality and affordability of advice in Australia.. Senior superannuation industry participants talk about the risks and benefits of both owning advice as well as partnering with established advice providers in an environment where policy and regulation remain in flux - Evan Poole from Sunsuper and Adrian Adrian Gervasoni moderated by Colin Tate.
2021-06-1826 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: Superannuation's purpose and interaction with advice (session 4, day 1)A fireside chat with Dr Don Russell, the chief of staff to Paul Keating during the inception of the superannuation guarantee, covering the vision, progress and challenges within the institution as it nears its 30th birthday with Dr Don Russell from AustralianSuper moderated by Colin Tate.
2021-06-1825 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: Advice for the decade to come (session 3, day 1)An opportunity for senior leaders from across the advice community to collaborate in working groups around a series of key themes including regulation, business models, technology, education and culture to reinvigorate the professionalism and performance of advice in Australia with Nathan Rees from MetLife, moderated by Matthew Smith.
2021-06-1828 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: Caught between principles and prescription: The industry perspective (session 2, day 1)Licensees, advisers, product and services providers come together to confront the challenges the advice industry faces delivering quality and affordable advice under the current legislative and regulatory framework while providing insights into the solutions and pathways being created to make advice delivery more efficient in a post-professionalised context. Tom Reddacliff from Encore Group, Kerry Thomas, Madison Financial Group and Bryce Quirk from Colonial First State, moderated by Matthew Smith.
2021-06-1837 min
Conversations with ConexusLICENSEE SUMMIT 2021: Time to rethink the rules (session 1, day 1)The President of the Australian Law Reform Commission asks what industry expects from a redesign of the rules as she outlines the scope and purpose of the agency’s review of the Corporations Act. Featuring Hon Justice SC Derrington & Christopher Ash from the Australian Law Reform Commission, moderated by Matthew Smith.
2021-06-1842 min
What Connects UsJosephine Kroeker: My transgender journey & how I invest in my authenticityWe are chatting with a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, Josephine Kroeker - a transgender woman from Saskatoon with a captivating and illuminating story of self-discovery.
Josephine tells us how it took her nearly four decades to find peace in her trans identity, the costs of medically transitioning, the importance of using proper pronouns, how she is navigating this journey with her life partner and daughter and the euphoria that comes with living authentically. We also explore ways to chat with your financial advisor about personal or sensitive savings goals to help you arrive at your moment...
2021-06-161h 13
What Connects UsVaughn Wyant: Driving community support through family owned valuesImagine the feeling of hand delivering a $1 million dollar cheque to fund an initiative you knew would do great things for your community on behalf of your family owned business that you built from the ground up.
On this episode, we're sitting down with Vaughn Wyant, one of Saskatchewan's most successful and beloved entrepreneurs to chat about how special this moment was for him. Vaughn takes us through his journey from the sales room floor to the driver's seat of the Wyant Group. Vaughn shares the perspective that inspires him to lead with humility, the benefits and...
2021-06-021h 04
What Connects UsKim Coates: My road to Hollywood was pure anarchySeason three of the What Connects Us Podcast is starting off with a bang as we welcome Kim Coates who has spent four decades travelling the world as a very successful actor in movies, television, Broadway and plays. We chat with Kim about how his Saskatoon upbringing and passion for acting propelled him to stardom in Blackhawk Down, Waterworld, The Last Boy Scout, Pearl Harbour, Prison Break, CSI Miami and especially his role as Tig Trager in one of televisions most well-known series - Sons of Anarchy.
We talk about what sparked his passion for acting, how...
2021-05-191h 13
Conversations with ConexusRedefining Leadership with Kerry KennedyColin Tate, chief executive of Conexus Financial, talks to David Kerry Kennedy, president of RF Kennedy Human Rights, as part of the Redefining Leadership series, produced in association with MLC Wealth.
2021-04-161h 01
Conversations with ConexusRedefining Leadership with David GonskiColin Tate, chief executive of Conexus Financial, talks to David Gonski, chancellor of the University of New South Wales, as part of the Redefining Leadership series, produced in association with MLC Wealth.
2021-04-151h 02
Conversations with ConexusRedefining Leadership with Damien MuColin Tate, chief executive at Conexus Financial, talks with Damien Mu, chief executive, AIA Australia and New Zealand, as part of the Redefining Leadership series, produced in association with MLC Wealth.
2021-04-131h 06
What Connects UsKira Novak: Taking my life back from addictionKira Novak secretly battled an alcohol addiction for years but has very recently taken the steps to take back her life. Kira is over a year sober after spending 60 days at a private addiction treatment center in British Columbia and she is holding nothing back to tell her story about her dark rumble with alcoholism, how it impacted her physically, mentally, emotionally and financially, and how much of a grip it had on her and her relationships. She also goes through how her family saved her, what treatment at a rehabilitation center is like and how she has navigated...
2021-04-081h 17
What Connects UsTahnee Smerchynski: The perspective I see through my grief glassesOn July 14, 2009, Tahnee Smerchynski's life changed forever when she received the tragic news that her younger brother Taylor had tragically drowned. Tahnee joins the podcast to revisit how she navigated that very public trauma in her life, share the perspective she has learned over the past decade, discuss the different seasons of grief and how it is a continuous journey, and reveal how costly grief can be both mentally and financially. Now working as a Human Resources professional, Tahnee provides insights and tips for supporting yourself and others through grief while providing options and resources to help others navigating...
2021-03-241h 07
What Connects UsSara Strueby: Silencing the shame in infertilityInfertility is something that 1 in 8 couples face but it isn't something you hear a lot about. Unless you know someone who is open about their own infertility, it might be hard to fully empathize with the struggle that a lot of people face in silence due to feelings of shame, embarrassment and trauma from unsuccessful attempts. Sara Strueby joins the podcast to share her and her husband's emotional and very personal journey to their daughter Reese. Sara will tell us all about how tough it was to receive the news and the pressure it places on a relationship, just...
2021-03-1045 min
What Connects UsKasey Mahnic: How I shoulder stress & prioritize my self-careFor the past year, we have all been asked to shoulder an immense amount of stress during a very traumatic year. On top of that, we all have our own jobs, relationships and responsibilities that require us to take on further worry, empathy and anxiety. Kasey Mahnic, a social worker with Creative Options Regina loans us some hard lessons she has learned about balancing emotional stress in her professional and personal life with her own self-care and mental health. Kasey chats about her very interesting journey in social work, how she maintains her empathy without sacrificing her own mental...
2021-02-2455 min
What Connects UsCraig Reynolds: A walk in my green & white shoesImagine going from being a fan in the stands of Mosaic Stadium to sitting in front of national media while being named the new President & CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Craig Reynolds joins the podcast to chat about how he landed at the Riders via an adventurous journey that took him from Foam Lake to Arizona, Luxembourg, London, Calgary, and Fort McMurray before making his way back to Saskatchewan. Craig takes us through how he had to quickly adjust from being comfortable behind the scenes to being thrust into the public spotlight and the pressures of leading one of...
2021-02-1056 min
What Connects UsMegan Reves: Hard fought lessons from a foster & adoptive momWe're diving into the world of fostering and adoption to squash some misconceptions and learn from someone who's been there. Megan Reves joins us to chat about the intense roller coaster that comes with fostering, talk about the long emotional process that came with adopting her three kids and she sets the record straight on the financial impacts that comes with both fostering and adoption. You'll leave this podcast with an appreciation for the selflessness and battle scars that foster parents earn when they open up their house to make it a home for a child in need.
2021-01-2751 min
What Connects UsBrianne Urzada: The cost of cancer & why it no longer defines meBeing diagnosed with cancer is a very real fear for so many of us and a lot of us have the privilege of only imagining what it is like to rumble with the disease. To kick off Season 2, Brianne Urzada joins us to tell her story of how her life was impacted when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma when she was only 23-years old. Brianne takes us through the emotional, physical and financial impacts of her battle and how it altered her career path. Brianne also fills us in on how she is closing this narrative in...
2021-01-1347 min
That Trademark Life PodcastMary Weimer - Conexus Credit UnionOver the past year, Mary has not only become a friend but also a mentor. She was actually the first person I shared my idea of a podcast with and she encouraged me to be brave and say do it! ❤️Mary has an incredible story to share. Fresh out of university Mary jumped into a new adventure and bought The Assiniboia art gallery which she and her husband Jeremy still run today! While being a busy mom of 4, Mary would go and join the quick-growing company Hillberg & Berk, and then say yes to the executive team at Cone...
2020-12-3051 min
What Connects UsDan Clark: How I'm homegrown & tackling a tough yearBring 'em out! This week we're joined by Dan Clark who is a homegrown star of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Dan was born and raised in Saskatchewan and declined multiple scholarship opportunities outside of the province to stay rooted in Saskatchewan and through hard work and cashing in on his opportunities, he's found his way to being a starting offensive lineman for the team he grew up cheering for. Because of COVID-19, Dan has had to trade in his cleats and game cheques to completely pivot to a brand new lifestyle in order to support his family during a vulnerable...
2020-12-0953 min
What Connects UsCadmus Delorme: How I protect, progress & disrupt cultureIt’s not every day you meet a Chief of a First Nation serving his second term and they are only in their mid-thirties. Cadmus Delorme is a young and fearless Indigenous trailblazer widely known for his progressive leadership as Chief of Cowessess First Nation. Cadmus joins us to discuss how he’s disrupted tradition and sparked innovation by refusing to let his First Nation live in third-world conditions or socio-economic challenges. Cadmus also reveals his secret for how he was able to build a strong and authentic connection with his community as a young leader.
2020-11-2648 min
What Connects UsCole Thorpe: Why I'm proud to invest in prairie valuesCole Thorpe is a young entrepreneur in Saskatchewan who has been sparking true pride in the prairies. Cole founded Prairie Proud, a social enterprise where a portion of the proceeds from the clothing and apparel they sell are re-invested back into charities in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. Originally from Spy Hill, Cole took the risky leap to start Prairie Proud right after University but in 6 years, Prairie Proud has taken off in Western Canada and they have already donated $56,000 to prairie-based organizations. Cole tells us all about how his small town roots led to his decision to start Prairie...
2020-11-1249 min
What Connects UsChelsea Petterson: What rumbling with bankruptcy taught meChelsea Petterson was a co-owner of Coda & Cade, a well known clothing boutique that saw a lot of success in Regina for over a decade. Very recently, Chelsea had to make the difficult decision to permanently close Coda & Cade's doors and she joins us to tell a very personal and vulnerable story about the rise and fall of the business and what it is like to rumble with bankruptcy to help shed a light on the technical and emotional process that is taboo for so many people.
2020-10-2846 min
What Connects UsKirk Morrison: What I learned from pivoting & risk takingFor episode #2, we sat down with Moose Jaw's own Kirk Morrison to discuss how he made the choice to leave his stable income and a role he loved to make the jump to the startup lifestyle as one of the founders of Krugo. We also talk about how COVID-19 has ravaged Krugo's industry and how Krugofest was born during a global pandemic. This is truly a story of "Should I stay or should I Krugo?"
2020-10-1448 min
Secret LifeEp. 63 Mary Weimer from Conexus Credit UnionComing up on Ep. 63 of the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs we have Mary Weimer of Conexus Credit Union.
Mary was born and raised in Regina. A University of Regina graduate, she and her husband, Jeremy, have owned the Assiniboia Gallery since 1999. In 2013, Mary took leave from the day-to-day operations of the gallery and joined Hillberg & Berk as its Chief Operating Officer. In July 2018, she joined Conexus Credit Union as its Chief Member Experience Officer.
As Chief Member Experience Officer at Conexus, Mary will lead the design of the future-focused member experience for the organization as...
2020-10-0725 min
What Connects UsKrista Broda: What identity theft stole from meIt's our first episode! Krista Broda joins the podcast to tell us her scarily relatable story about what happened when typical paranoia about leaving her flat iron on turned into a half-year long chase to catch fraudsters who stole her identity.
2020-10-0132 min
CONTRAPORTADA RADIOAlci Cruz Soto, Director de la Comunidad Educativa Conexus. El futuro de la educación en República Dominicana. 9 de junio del 2020Alci Cruz Soto, Director de la Comunidad Educativa Conexus. El futuro de la educación en República Dominicana. 9 de junio del 2020
2020-06-1612 min
What Connects UsIntroducing: What Connects Us!Meaningful conversation, human connection, storytelling from people in Saskatchewan and a pinch of financial literacy. The What Connects Us Podcast is coming very soon!
2020-05-0901 min
Rebellion Brewing PodcastConexus, Covid-19 and Beer with Eric DillonA lot of businesses are temporarily closed, but one thing people absolutely can't lose access to is their money. Eric Dillon, the CEO of Conexus Credit Union talks about pandemic planning, the value of online financial services and how they are taking care of their members. Matt recommends Eric try Cold-Press Black Ale, by Bent Paddle Brewing, located in Duluth, MN.
2020-04-1225 min
Retirement Digital Conference 2020Ep4: David Bell: Analysis from the Conexus InstituteIn this episode, Alex Proimos, head of domestic content, Conexus Financial, chats with David Bell, executive director of the Conexus Institute, about a range of topics including governance models, market timing, heatmaps and early access.
2020-03-2644 min
Startupville#35 Capital Migration w/ Sean O’Connor of Conexus Venture CapitalDan talks with Sean O’Connor, Fund Manager for the Conexus Venture Capital Fund about moving from the major tech hub of Vancouver to prairie Canada to run a brand new fund that invests in their booming tech ecosystem.
Conexus Credit Union is just that, a local credit union. In 2019, they did what no other credit union in North America had ever done before and started a venture capital fund to invest in early-stage tech startups. As the tech ecosystem had started booming in Saskatchewan, more capital had started to migrate to the region from Silicon Valley an...
2020-03-0434 min
Agbioscience46. Spotlight: Conexus Indiana – CICP Mini-SeriesLearn all about AgriNovus Indiana’s parent organization, the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) from President + CEO David Johnson.
David L. Johnson was elected President and CEO of CICP in December 2012. CICP is a unique, nationally-recognized, strategic collaboration of business executives, philanthropic leaders and university presidents brought together to develop initiatives, investments and projects that advance regional prosperity. Follow CICP on Twitter at @CICPIndiana
This episode kicks off a six-part mini-series on CICP as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration. The series will feature the CICP industry sector and talent initiatives which have been successful in gener...
2019-07-2911 minSecret LifeEp. 6 Jordan McFarlen from Conexus Credit Union / CultivatorIn today's episode we'll talk with Jordan McFarlen from the Conexus Business Incubator about the project launch, the 24 Hour Startup Event and the long term benefits to our province.
2018-09-1924 min
Lessons Learned in MarketingEric Dillon—Conexus Credit UnionThis week we welcome Eric Dillon, CEO of Conexus to the podcast. Conexus is coming through a transformation, and Eric shares their bold new position. It's a perfect example of a brand finding a market position that is meaningful, ownable and unique to Conexus. You'll hear how Conexus will measure success and how they have radically changed their approach—right down to how financial...
2018-03-0533 min
Barberà al DiaEntrevista al psicòleg i i vicepresident de Conexus, Oriol Ginès (23-03-2017)Àudio de l'entrevista al psicòleg i i vicepresident de Conexus, Oriol Ginès, realitzada i emesa al programa "Barberà al Dia" el 23 de març de 2017, respecte al taller per a homes "Com podem gestionar els homes les nostres emocions i relacions avui dia?" dins el cicle d'activitats del Dia Internacional de les Dones.
2017-03-2318 min