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Artificial BreakdownS01E11 Innovation in Education | Dr. Mohammad KeyhaniAs our Inventures 2025 series continues, Pete and Carrie sit down with Dr. Mohammad Keyhani, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Haskayne School of Business. We dive into the fascinating (tumultuous) intersection of education, entrepreneurship and innovation, and what the future of business leaders looks like in a world increasingly shaped by AI technologies.Dr. Keyhani drops some knowledge on how education is adapting to prepare the next wave of innovators, and what it takes to thrive in today’s ever-evolving landscape. Whether you're an educator, entrepreneur or just interested in (terrified of) how innovation is re...2025-07-2941 min
Artificial Breakdown10. Finding Venture Capital | Jenny McLean + Darren EngelsWelcome to Artificial Breakdown's first episode from our incredible weekend at Inventures 2025! Pete and Carrie sit down with Jenny McLean and Darren Engels from Tailwind Ventures, based right here in Calgary. Learn about how AI is changing what venture capitalists are looking for, and also how it's changing how they're doing their job. Here's a hint: Jenny and Darren's vast expertise isn't easily replaced. Keep an eye out for a whopping 5 more episodes from guests at this year's Inventures conference. *Note: Audio quality may be lower than normal due to the nature of live recording....2025-07-1631 min
Shift by Alberta InnovatesPrairie Fire: How Startup TNT Ignited Alberta's Investment SceneSend us a textToday I'm sitting down with Zack Storms and Adrian Mitchell from Startup TNT. Zack is co-founder and Adrian is the Calgary lead. StartupTNT transformed their weekly happy hour meetups into becoming Canada's most active angel investment network, connecting founders with funders and reshaping prairie entrepreneurship one community at a time.Zack launched Startup TNT in Edmonton in 2019 with weekly happy hours to build better angel investor networks.Adrian joined in 2023.Now Canada's number one pre-seed investor by deal count, deploying millions across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and beyond. Startup TNT lo...2025-05-0932 min
Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcastFrom Rock Bands to Innovation: The Journey of Jon HaganIn this engaging podcast episode, Al Del Degan sits down with Jon Hagan, a multifaceted creator with a background in music, writing, and business innovation. Jon shares the inspiring story of his journey from aspiring rock star to a creative force in the world of innovation through storytelling and strategic partnerships. With a passion for creativity, Jon has dabbled in everything from forming a rock band to writing children's books, all the while nurturing his inner entrepreneur in the tech world. Through vivid anecdotes and personal reflections, Jon provides listeners with valuable insights into balancing artistic passions with professional...2025-03-2534 min
Aaron’s OpinionLearning literature & languages with EmiBlind since birth, I was lucky to grow up in a privileged context, which from childhood guaranteed me a life rich in experiences and opportunities. Thanks to a loving family, as well as a strong, enterprising and determined personality, I pursued my dreams, fought to achieve my goals, becoming an independent and fulfilled woman. Among my interests: nature, hiking, TV, music, games, cooking, reading and travels. My passion and propensity for foreign languages guided me in choosing my professional path. I have studied, worked and lived abroad, graduating in Italy and in the United States. From 2014 t...2024-10-141h 47
Blueprints: Success UnscriptedThe Story of How One Woman Built a Media and E-commerce EmpireIn this episode, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Elsa, a seasoned strategy consultant turned successful entrepreneur. Elsa shares her inspiring story of leaving a secure job in consulting to co-found multiple successful digital media and e-commerce ventures in the Middle East. She talks about the challenges and triumphs of starting and scaling businesses, the dynamics of working with a life partner, and the importance of resilience and adaptability in entrepreneurship. Highlights of the episode include:- Elsa's transition from engineering to strategy consulting and eventually to entrepreneurship- The founding and g...2024-06-1315 minShift by Alberta InnovatesUnlocking $350,000 in credits and expert mentorship: Inside Google for Startups Accelerator Programs with Iran KarimianSend us a textIran Karimian is the Head of Accelerator & Startup Ecosystem at Google Canada. In her role, she brings the best of Google's people, programs, products and technology through Google for Startups Accelerator programs.I had a chance to sit down with Iran during a break at Inventures 2024 to discuss the Google program and what it means for participating companies.Listen for more and heads up: applications are now open for the fifth Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort until July 31st. This cohort will kick off in early...2024-06-1111 min