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Gary Vaynerchuk - Biography FlashGary Vee: Mastering the Art of Real-Time Engagement in the TikTok EraGary Vaynerchuk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Gary Vaynerchuk has been riding a wave of momentum with several high-impact moves and public appearances lately. One headline grabbing attention is the recent kickoff of his Day Trading Attention book club series, with VaynerMedia’s top brass breaking down his latest marketing playbook chapter by chapter all September. The buzz is around his assertion that speed and cultural awareness now outrank tradition in brand strategy, amplified by the “TikTokification” of all major social platforms—Gary insists algorithms now trump raw follower counts and that real-time engagement is the actual currency of succe...
2025-09-1003 min
The GaryVee Audio ExperienceThe Future of Entrepreneurship and Business Growth | Inventures Keynote 2025In this keynote and Q&A from the 2025 Inventures conference, GaryVee shares insights on entrepreneurship, adapting to change, and finding opportunities in today’s business landscape. While the audio quality from the host and Q&A sections isn’t perfect, the conversation is packed with valuable gems that make this episode well worth the listen.
2025-09-0955 min
Artificial Breakdown14. Startups in the Age of AI | Sabaa QuaoIn this episode of Artificial Breakdown (recorded live at Inventures), Carrie and Pete are joined by Sabaa Quao, the founding President of PlusCo Venture Studio, the AI and fintech innovation spinoff from Cossette and Plus Company Canada. Sabaa’s got more titles than a bookshelf—he’s a creative leader, entrepreneur and business strategist who's been shaking up the digital media scene for years.Sabaa’s passionate about one thing: innovation—and not just the buzzword kind. He believes the need for true innovation is as urgent now as it was when businesses first embraced the digital era 25 yea...
2025-09-0346 min
Artificial Breakdown13. Media, Truth and AI | Chris HoggOn episode 13 of Artificial Breakdown, recorded live at Inventures 2025, Carrie and Pete sit down with Chris Hogg, CEO of Digital Journal, one of Canada’s largest independent media companies.We dive into how AI is transforming news delivery, and whether we should still trust our feeds (spoiler: it's complicated). Chris talks us through the wild, truth-bending landscape where journalism meets tech, and just how deep the rabbit hole of AI-powered media goes. Can AI tell fact from fiction? Does it even care? Tune in to find out.If you’ve ever wondered how AI is mess...
2025-08-0837 min
Artificial Breakdown12. Indigenous-Led Tech | Brown Eagle Belanger + Ethan ClarkOn this Inventures 2025 episode of Artificial Breakdown, we’re joined by two incredible leaders in Indigenous-led tech: Brown Eagle Belanger, COO at Nationsfirst Technologies, and Ethan Clark, CEO and Co-Founder of Nationsfirst Technologies.Together, they’re pioneering the use of blockchain and other cutting-edge technologies to empower Indigenous communities through sovereign solutions. From economic development to environmental conservation, they’re leading the charge on a new era of resource management and investment that’s rooted in Indigenous values.Music from Uppbeat:Title: Make It HappenArtist: All Good FolksLicense code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRESen...
2025-08-0135 min
Artificial Breakdown11. 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
The Conversation Is The RelationshipRecaps and ReflectionsThis week I share my biggest takeaways from the Inventures Innovation Conference. What inspired me and what slightly scared me as we look to the future of innovation.
On the rainbow side, it is Pride month and the events have started. I talk about what it means to me and what I am doing to be a better ally.
2024-06-0430 min
The Conversation Is The RelationshipRecaps and ReflectionsThis week I share my biggest takeaways from the Inventures Innovation Conference. What inspired me and what slightly scared me as we look to the future of innovation.
On the rainbow side, it is Pride month and the events have started. I talk about what it means to me and what I am doing to be a better ally.
2024-06-0430 min
The Tourism AI PodcastThis Week in AI: Inventures 2024In this episode of the Tourism AI Podcast, we dive into highlights from the Inventures conference in Calgary. Hear about David Usher's inspiring keynote, Peter's intriguing conversation with Ameca, a humanoid robot, and the exciting potential of AI and advanced technologies in tourism. We also discuss Lethbridge College's AR/VR training solutions and Alberta Innovates' role in fostering AI development. Tune in for insights on the future of tourism and the integration of cutting-edge tech.
2024-06-0431 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/The C Sweet Community of C Level Women Execs w/ Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing Ep.391Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Beth Hilbing and Dianne Gubin, the Co-CEO's of C- Sweet. C-Sweet is a 10,000+ organization whose mission "Is to foster executive level relationships for business development, collaboration, and expanded career paths." Beth Hilbing is a versatile, experienced, successful executive with extensive experience in managing infrastructure and global client services for the entertainment, insurance, aerospace, and banking industries. In her most recent role at Boeing Corporation as Sr. Program Manager and Principal IT Business Partner. Beth has a focus on innovative technologies in Engineering, Manufacturing and Supplier Management, and Digital A...
2024-05-2222 min
Blueprints: Success UnscriptedFrom Pharma to Founding VR for Health: Denise Silber's Journey & Startup Hiring SecretsDenise Silber, a Harvard alumna and powerhouse in the digital health and VR space, joins the InVentures Podcast! Denise shares her inspiring journey from the world of pharmaceuticals to founding her own company.We discuss the challenges and rewards of leaving a corporate career for the exciting (but often uncertain) world of startups.In this episode, you'll learn:- How Denise's background prepared her for the entrepreneurial leap.- The key differences between corporate and startup cultures.- Actionable recruiting KPIs for building a high-performing startup team.- The valuable resources offered by startup accelerators and incubators.Feeling stuck i...
2024-05-1516 minShift by Alberta InnovatesUnleashing Entrepreneurship in Alberta: Dr. Tonya Wolfe on the innovative Resource Roundup at Inventures 2024Send us a textGet ready to discover a revolutionary approach to entrepreneurship in Alberta with our guest, Dr. Tonya Wolfe of Red Deer Polytechnic. In this thrilling conversation, we dive into the Resource Roundup, an innovative event at Inventures 2024 that's flipping the script on networking and support for startups. Imagine an environment where entrepreneurs aren't just chasing dollars but rather, forming powerful connections with a community eager to propel their growth with a diverse range of services. Dr. Wolfe gives us an insider's look at how this platform is designed to streamline the way...
2024-05-0314 minShift by Alberta InnovatesUnlocking the power of health data: privacy, policy, and progressSend us a textMark Korthuis, President and CEO of the Glenrose Hospital Foundation recently sat down with me to discuss a panel he'll be moderating at Inventures 2024 called Rethinking Approaches to Unlocking Health Data. In our discussion, Mark sets the stage for what the panel will focus on: navigating the terrain between privacy concerns and opportunities that, if missed, could set health systems back as the world embraces the ubiquity of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and other technologies we've yet to imagine. Mark provides invaluable insights into the transformative potential of collective...
2024-04-1122 minShift by Alberta InnovatesHunter Cardinal: our host for Inventures 2024.Send us a textMeet Hunter Cardinal, a man whose roots spread across a rich tapestry of Cree, Métis, Polish, French, and Russian heritage. Hunter will be joining us May 29 through 31st as our MC for Inventures 2024. Our conversation rounds all sorts of corners as we talk about the roles of preparation and spontaneity in practicing for his role. He explains what he refers to as the 'drywall effect' where creating the perfect atmosphere is as essential as the nitty-gritty of scripts and technical coordination. The role of an MC comes into s...
2024-04-0522 minShift by Alberta InnovatesExploring Inventures 2024: Unleashing Alberta's entrepreneurial spirit and innovation on a global stageSend us a textInventures isn't just any conference; it's a global gathering that puts Alberta's incredible pool of resources and talent under the spotlight. Whether you're an entrepreneur itching to make waves, a startup on the brink of breakthrough, or an international company eyeing Alberta as your next big venture, you'll find that Inventures is the ultimate stage for forging business connections and showcasing the province as a hotbed for innovation and growth.In our brief discussion Marlene Arana, the director of Inventures, paints a vivid picture of an event that transcends the typical...
2024-04-0208 minShift by Alberta InnovatesExploring Inventures 2024 with Gail Powley from Technology AlbertaSend us a textOn this episode sit down with Gail Powley to tease some of the fascinating stories that have woven the fabric of Alberta's innovation landscape, from the Nobel Prize laureates who trace their roots to small towns like Medicine Hat to the cutting-edge developments that have shaped industries far and wide. As we explore the pivotal contributions of the Regional Innovation Networks, we uncover how these cornerstones of progress ensure that Alberta's entire expanse shares in the success of technological evolution.Gail is the president of Technology Alberta and the executive director t...
2024-03-2517 minShift by Alberta InnovatesExploring Inventures 2024 with Erik Bitmanis from CanarieSend us a textInventures 2024 is almost here!As with past Inventures, our goal is to deliver a global experience showcasing Alberta's innovation ecosystem. Exhibits, demonstrations, dozens of panel sessions, talks, networking and more! This can't-miss-event is ideally suited for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, students, industry and more to come together to explore innovation at its finest.Welcome to ShiftWe've taken a wee break from Shift over the past few months, but we're back! Our next few episodes are going to help provide some sense making and...
2024-03-1815 min
Blueprints: Success UnscriptedElias Haddad: From Finance to Fashion with BoshiesThis episode of Blueprints features Elias Haddad, founder of Boshies. Tune in to hear his story:- Early career in finance & consulting- Pivoting to entrepreneurship after a personal challenge- Building Boshies from a unique niche#Blueprints #Podcast
2024-03-0823 min
Sweet On LeadershipRyan and Shane Pegg - Ageless Courage and CuriosityIn this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Ryan and Shane Pegg, a father-son duo who prove that age is just a number when it comes to courage and curiosity. Shane, a parent and business leader, shares practical insights into parenting, emphasizing the creation of a mistake-friendly environment. Ryan, a budding entrepreneur, recounts his experience attending the Inventures conference at the age of 12, showcasing his fearless pursuit of knowledge and networking. The conversation explores the dynamics of learning from failures, the pivotal role of mentors, and the power of encouragement in fostering innovation.Tim continues...
2024-02-0742 min
Blueprints: Success UnscriptedNavigating Turbulence: Corine Kiame's Journey Through Lebanon's Startup ResilienceIn this episode, the President of The Lebanese League of Women in Business, Corine Kiame, and Lebnan discuss the dynamic landscape of Lebanon’s Startup Ecosystem from 2016 to the challenging events of 2019 and beyond. However Corine’s resilience & capitalistic mindset led her to stay and support Lebanon in her own way. Don’t miss a second of this episode, as you will gain insights into VC expectations, filtering processes, and invaluable advice for first-time fundraisers.
2024-01-2521 min
Sweet On LeadershipLearning How to Shove with Erin Lydon - Poker PowerDiscover the powerful parallels between poker and leadership as Tim Sweet engages with Erin Lydon, President of Poker Power. Erin, with a Wall Street background, shares insights into teaching poker for leadership excellence. The discussion explores vital skills like courage, risk-taking, and resilience, drawing parallels between poker strategy and effective decision-making in various contexts. Erin highlights poker as a confidence and negotiation tool, especially for women in business. The conversation delves into key poker strategies, emphasizing their practical applications. Erin also discusses Poker Power's impact on corporate programs and its mission to empower young women early in t...
2024-01-1040 min
Blueprints: Success UnscriptedFrom Engineering to Finance, Samer’s unique journey to EntrepreneurshipFrom real estate to finance, Samer shares his journey of building Lebanon's first coworking spaces, transitioning to finance, and offering on-demand CFO services. Join us as we discuss topics like career shifts, education, startup funding, and the essence of entrepreneurship.
2024-01-0515 min
Blueprints: Success UnscriptedCherif Massoud: Revolutionizing Dentistry with BASMAOur latest episode featuring Dr. Cherif Massoud, CEO of BASMA.com. Explore his journey from a traditional orthodontic family to leading a modern dental care venture. Learn how he's steering BASMA.com towards success and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way.
2023-12-1518 min
Blueprints: Success UnscriptedIntroducing Karin Gabriel: The Innovation AdvocateStep into the world of innovation and startups with Karin Gabriel, a visionary in emerging technologies. Her journey has taken her from public sectors to large corporations, and now she's on a mission to build innovation communities worldwide.
2023-12-0120 min
Blueprints: Success UnscriptedMaxime Arnulf's unconventional path to entrepreneurshipMaxim Arnulf, Managing Director at Hook VC, takes us on a journey from corporate to startup life. Join us as we explore the dynamic world of entrepreneurship on our podcast episode.#Entrepreneurship #StartupAdventure #Innovate
2023-11-1518 min
Blueprints: Success UnscriptedAgility, Feedback, and Startup Growth: A Conversation with Sami Abou SaabMeet Sami Abou Saab, the Cofounder & Managing Partner of Speed and ex-CEO of Skype products at Microsoft. In this episode of Blueprints, we dive deep into Sami's journey as an entrepreneur, from his early beginnings to his successful track record of impact on 42 startups. Don't miss out on his insightful advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
2023-11-0118 minShift by Alberta InnovatesShift talks with Calgary-based Nanotess about nanotechnology innovations and entrepreneurialismSend us a textI had the chance to talk with co-founders Megan Leslie and Julian Mulia about their work with Nanotess and their entrepreneurial journey while we are at Inventures 2023 this past May.We dive into Nanotess 101, what it means and what they do and then we're right into discussing how Nanotess became certified as a manufacturer of medical devices with subsequent approval from Health Canada in an incredible two year time span. Megan and Julian are very easy to talk to and are open in explaining their experiences as a young c...
2023-10-0234 min
It's an Inside JobStruggling with Rapid Change? Proven Leadership Strategies for Agility and Innovation.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how some leaders not only survive but thrive in chaotic and rapidly changing environments? What if you could adopt a mindset that embraces chaos as a catalyst for growth and innovation? If you're ready to explore these transformative ideas, this episode is for you.In this episode, Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, a renowned scientist, entrepreneur, and author, joins me to discuss resilience and reinvention. Recognized as "The Reinvention Guru" by InVentures magazine and "The Queen of Reinvention" by TEDxNavesink, Nadya ha...
2023-09-181h 03Shift by Alberta InnovatesThe future with artificial intelligence - a conversation with futurist, Ian BeacraftSend us a textI had a chance to sit down with Ian Beacraft, an engaging, energetic and creative visual presenter, while at Inventures recently. Ian had flown in from Chicago and was providing one of the keynotes the day we got to chat. Ian is very well versed in artificial intelligence. He understands the nuances, the concerns and the opportunities. He was willing to go down any rabbit hole I wanted to explore and I feel it made for a great conversation. Don't take my word for it, though. Dive in for...
2023-09-1532 min
Climate InsidersInside Breakthrough Energy: Climate Tech's Powerhouse (feat Partner Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira)In today's show, I'm receiving Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira, Partner at Breakthrough Energy Europe.We cover:- Discussion on the world's largest Climate Tech fund- Exploring Bill Gates' actual role in the fund- The fund's investment decision-making process- Cultural differences between the US and Europe in Investing--------------ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:Learn all the insights from the top Climate Tech Founders and Investors. Listen to the stories behind the startup successes, understand the drivers of investment decisions, and become a true Climate...
2023-09-1342 minShift by Alberta InnovatesDesign that elevates the human experience - Shift talks with Nick Kazakoff from OneTwoSix DesignSend us a textI met Nick Kazakoff onsite at Inventures 2023. His company OneTwoSix Design had generously offered the use of one of their Loop Phone Booths for me to feature to interview guests for the podcast while we were in Calgary for the event.My Inventures 2023 guests included the following: Nick, who you'll hear from todayDamien Hocking from Madala Software, Lorna Baird and Joy Agnew from Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, Dr. Ben Schultz from Maverick Large Animal Veterinary Service, Ian Hagreaves from ATB, and, coming soon, Ian Beacraft from Chicago-based Signal & Cipher...
2023-08-1019 minShift by Alberta InnovatesMadala Software - optimizing oil production, a conversation with Damien HockingSend us a textI met and interviewed my guest at Inventures 2023 in Calgary this past May. He had a wee break in his schedule and was kind enough to join me onsite to discuss the work he and his company are doing optimize oil production on Alberta well sites. It's fascinating to learn that his company's technology helps the onsite production engineers understand and adjust variables related to each well in real time. Evidence to this point has shown that sites using the technology are up to ten percent more productive. Over the course...
2023-07-2820 minShift by Alberta InnovatesTalking artificial intelligence with ATB's Ian HargreavesSend us a textArtificial intelligence has taken the public imagination by storm and things are moving quickly. At Inventures 2023 in Calgary we had Ian Beacraft and Timnit Gebru dedicate their keynotes to it, and a panel featuring representatives from Microsoft, Enmax and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute discussing it from an industry perspective. Today, we're featuring my discussion with Ian Hargreaves from ATB. Ian and I dive in and build off a previous discussion he had on Tyler Chisolm's podcast Collision YYC (I encourage you to give it a listen...
2023-07-1444 minShift by Alberta InnovatesLarge animal veterinary medicine - a small field ripe for innovation. My talk with Dr. Ben SchultzSend us a textI had a chance to sit down and talk with Dr. Ben Schultz at this recent Inventures 2023. Ben is a large animal vet and recent graduate of the Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network's Catalyst Incubator. Large animal veterinary medicine is a fascinating practice that Ben describes as being a fertile ground for innovation.I hope you enjoy our talk. Welcome to Shift! BioDr. Ben Schultz Ben founded Maverick Large Animal Veterinary Service in 2012. He is also a founding partner of Mom...
2023-06-2833 min
The Profluence Pod 🌐#51: Keith Blakely - CEO, Chairman OnCore Golf | Product innovation in sports | Mixing AI, analytics, and hardware | Building a golf entertainment center | Technologies coming to sportsOnCore Golf is innovating unique products including their Genius golf ball that has a GPS tracking device inside its hollow-core construction. The tracking device pairs with a phone app to help find the golf ball, plus provide data such as ball velocity, spin rate, spin direction, carry, and more.
Keith Blakely is the CEO and Chairman of the InVentures Group, a hybrid consulting firm, virtual incubator, and investment firm that is located in Buffalo, NY but services companies around the world.
Before taking a more active role at OnCore Golf, Keith spent 20+ years building Advanced...
2023-06-1327 minShift by Alberta InnovatesThe Metaverse primer - my conversation with Mike McCready from Lethbridge CollegeSend us a textThe Metaverse. What were people saying about the Internet before it became commonplace? To me, it feels like a similar thing.Thankfully we have people like Mike McCready to help us navigate and understand what a tool like the Metaverse is and can become.To paraphrase both Mike AND Inventures keynote, Matthew Ball, it's key for us to educate ourselves on what this technology means for us and how it will impact us. Understand it before you HAVE to understand it.In our conversation Mike not only m...
2023-05-2627 minShift by Alberta InnovatesShift - my conversation with Susan Divers from LRN about building solid ethics into your businessSend us a textWhat's your plan?Ethics and values: two words that provide a solid foundation to any and all companies. Ignore at your own peril. Ethics and values provide guide posts for all of your business decisions. They help to direct all members of a company into doing what that business holds as a key value. In this era of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the growth is substantial and quick. The need for ethical guidelines when it comes to growth using AI is significant. ...
2023-05-2313 minShift by Alberta InnovatesWhy building great ecosystems is even more important today with Chris HeivlySend us a textThere's no one playbook that defines the path to startup success. For Chris Heivly, it's a mindset. My conversation with Chris touches on his new book, Building the Fort, what people can expect to take away from his talk at Inventures, and he gives listeners some great insight how to pitch.Welcome to Shift!Inventures sessionsStartup Pitch Event – The Metaverse – June 01, 9:15 amWhy Building Great Ecosystems Is Even More Important Today – June 02, 10:15 amBioChris Heivly...
2023-05-0817 minShift by Alberta InnovatesLia Garvin: The work place reframeSend us a textOn this episode we're teasing another of our Inventures speakers: Lia Garvin. Lia is engaging, insightful and an absolute pleasurer to talk with. She takes years of experience working for some big companies and distils her learnings into useable knowledge that entrepreneurs can easily deploy in the startups. Lia is a master business consultant that will describe how to reframe the workplace and do more with less, and how to become unstuck from business ruts many of us get stuck in.Welcome to Shift! Bio
2023-04-2810 minShift by Alberta InnovatesShift teases Inventures' panels - Scale your Everest: How to be a Resilient EntrepreneurSend us a textWelcome to the second in our series of Inventures teaser episodes leading up to our event starting on May 31.My guest this episode is Erik Severinghaus. Erik joins me for brief discussion to set the stage for his talk entitled "Everest to Entrepreneurship: How to Scale YOUR Everest" on May 31 at 10:15 am.Resilience isn't taught in class. It's lived experience, but Erik will inspire you to think differently about it and he'll work to give some tools and means to conquer the challenges you may be face as an...
2023-04-2416 minShift by Alberta InnovatesShift teases Inventures' panels - critical thinking to mitigate risk in a chaotic information economySend us a textWelcome to the first in our series of Inventures teaser episodes leading up to our event on May 31. My guests on this initial episode are Christine Maligec from Marsh Canada and Ron Markowski from the NAIT School of Business . Representing the industry and academic perspectives, respectively, they join me for a brief look at their panel topic on critical thinking entitled "Critical thinking to mitigate risk in a chaotic information economy." Really it could have been called "Get ready to learn critical thinking skills to help you avoid analysis...
2023-04-1215 min
We Can Do Hard Things121. Martha Beck & Rowan Mangan: Polyamory & Throuple Life1. What is Polyamory – and how Martha, Rowan, and Karen make their relationship work. 2. How Martha felt – after years of marriage to Karen – when Karen told her she was in love with Rowan, too. 3. The hilarious moment Martha, Karen, and Rowan told their friends they were now a throuple.4. A huge lesson for couples based on the revolutionary ways they deal with conflict, jealousy, and daily rituals to stay close. About Martha:Dr. Martha Beck is a New York Times bestselling author, life coach, and speaker. She holds thre...
2022-08-1158 minShift by Alberta InnovatesFrom fats to fuels with Dr. David BresslerSend us a textWe met with Dr. David Bressler while at Inventures on June 2, 2022. We spoke to him about his work converting lipids into hydrocarbons (biofuel), his role with Forge Hydrocarbons and about what an event like Inventures means for Alberta researchers and innovators.Learn more about Dr. Bressler's work.BioDr. David Bressler, Professor, Associate Dean (Research) at the University of AlbertaDr. Bressler is appointed with the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences where he is a Full Professor and the Associate Dean (Research). He e...
2022-07-1214 minShift by Alberta InnovatesWhat are Non-Fungible Tokens? For artist and advocate Cowboy Smithx they're game changers.Send us a textWe joined Cowboy Smithx backstage at Inventures 2022 just prior to his panel #T7NFT Building Community in the Arts: Utilizing Blockchain Technology to Boost the Creative Economies.The #T7NFT (Treaty 7 Non-Fungible Token) program is a project led by NexusVerseYYC, who Cowboy was onsite representing. Cowboy also took the opportunity to talk about the role of identity understanding and the role of Indigenous culture in Alberta's innovation ecosystem. "So going all the way back to that inception story, one thing that I don't see enough Treaty 7 people...
2022-06-2719 min
Bloom: The podcast about innovation in EdmontonFlying Fish throws a line into Edmonton's watersHere are the relevant links for this episode:Tiffany Linke-BoykoFlying Fish PartnersFlying Fish Partners appoints Tiffany Linke-Boyko as principal for Canada, secures $7.5 Million from AECInventures 2022 was one of the places Tiffany was out making connections — we talked about Inventures in Episode 17Linke-Boyko's brother, Cam Linke, is CEO of the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii)She ran Startup Edmonton and was president of We Know TrainingThe51 recently launched an Edmonton chapterLinke-Boyko will be at Startup TNT's Investment Summit V on June 23Connect with her on LinkedInLinke-Boyko invited Taproot to Launch Party 7, which was our coming-out party as a startup in...
2022-06-2331 minShift by Alberta InnovatesOn the floor at Inventures 2022Send us a textInventures 2022 took place June 1 through 3 at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Attended by over 3000 people, the event brought together investors, innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs for three days of deal making and demonstrating. Over seven thematic tracks and over 200 programs fleshing out everything from doing business with artificial intelligence to pitch competitions. The following was Shift on the floor at Inventures talking to only a handful of the businesses and initiatives on site discussing their offering. Enjoy!For a short time only you can buy your...
2022-06-2021 minBloom: The podcast about innovation in EdmontonIn-real-life adventures at InventuresHere are the relevant links for this episode:Karen Unland (apologies for the hot mic — will ensure better levels in the future!)What she does at TaprootThat's a Thing?!Seen and Heard in EdmontonOn-demand access to the sessions at Inventures 2022Nanostics won the game-changing health pitch competitionFounder John Lewis is also CEO of Entos PharmaceuticalsShelvie Fernan of Fly and Fetch was one of the winners at HerStory, an adjacent event put on by The51 in BanffShe will speak on June 14 at Founder Panel: Building a Global StartupStartup TNTInvestment Summit V finale on June 23Alberta Innovates announcementPrairiesCan announcementC-Tribe FestivalAnnouncement of...
2022-06-0924 minShift by Alberta InnovatesShift for Inventures – Navigating to Net-ZeroSend us a textAs part of a special Shift series on Inventures 2022, we’re presenting an episode for each of the seven content tracks featured at this year’s event. This episode puts a spotlight on the track Navigating to Net-Zero and features an interview with Alison Thompson, CEO of Borealis Geothermal, Director at Kitselas Geothermal, and Chair of the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association. Alison is working to forge a future for geothermal energy, which has enormous potential as a net-zero source of heat and energy for Canadians. Navigating To Net-Zero...
2022-05-3123 min
Bridging The Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each OtherEpisode Fawnda - age 40Welcome to Bridging the Gap Between Generations who Assume Things About Each Other, the podcast where your hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond speak to people of different generations and breakdown assumptions. (We, as women in our 50s do not actually sit in bed all day knitting, not all 13 year-olds play video games and 40 year-olds don't have to know what they are doing)This week, Stephanie and Karen chat with (almost) 40 year-old Fawnda, The Alberta Podcast Network's own programmer!Self Care!Shakespeare!ALWAYS BE ARRIVING!Here are some things to help this...
2022-05-2944 minShift by Alberta InnovatesShift for Inventures – Taming Urban JunglesSend us a textAs part of a special Shift series on Inventures 2022, we’re presenting an episode for each of the seven content tracks featured at this year’s event. This episode puts a spotlight on the track Taming Urban Jungles and features an interview with Ben Hildebrant, a principal investigator with SAIT’s Green Building Technologies Access Centre. Green Building Technologies’ researchers work with industry partners and students to help small-to-medium sized enterprises develop new technologies and processes, enhancing the commercializing of green technologies in Canada. One of their pilot projects is The Con...
2022-05-2419 min
Speaking MunicipallyIt works everywhere else in Alberta, but could it work here? Police say no.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Leadership voteAlberta Premier Jason Kenney resigning as UCP leader despite narrow win in leadership reviewJason Kenney to remain as premier, party leader until new UCP leader is chosenEdmonton ElksEdmonton Elks lose money during disappointing 2021 CFL seasonHigh Level StreetcarHigh Level Streetcar line extension grand opening planned for ThursdayCSWB StrategyCouncillors undecided on how best to spend community safety moneyEdmonton aims to end racism, poverty and be the safest city in Canada by 2030 with new strategySuggested actions for...
2022-05-2042 min
Kyle and Dave vs The MachineStarstruck (1982)A new wave musical about a girl who wants to be famous. Kyle hopes to have an a-ha moment. Dave wants to find the cure for what films are reviewed. The Machine is trying to secure an order of B-52s to take over the world. You can follow us on Letterboxd to see the entire list of movies we've talked about: https://letterboxd.com/kdvstm/Watch the trailer for Starstruck here: https://youtu.be/ucf3bzv-e9MOur sponsors this week are: Inventure$ - https://inventurescanada.com - Inventures gathers innovators, s...
2022-05-201h 01
The Breakfast Dish#73 - Spencer Estabrooks (Live at the Calgary Expo!)Welcome to Season 3 of The Breakfast Dish! Join Griffin Cork and his mom, Karen Johnson-Diamond every Monday morning for get-to-know-you conversations with the artists behind today's dance, film, music, visual art, and theatre. This podcast is dairy and gluten free!This week, Karen and Griffin were invited to record an episode live at the 2022 Calgary Expo! So, who better to chat with than filmmaker, author, and Expo Expert; Spencer Estabrooks. Spencer sits down with our hosts to chat about One Hit Die, Sharkasaurus, love comics, and BIKEPOCALYPSE.SPENCER ESTABROOKS: https://www.instagram.com/spencer.easy/
2022-05-1848 minShift by Alberta InnovatesShift for Inventures – Gamechanging HealthSend us a textAs a part of a special Shift series on Inventures 2022, we're presenting an episode for each of the seven content tracks featured at this year's event. This episode focuses on the track Gamechanging Health and features an interview with Julie Xu, Senior Product Manager at DrugBank. DrugBank is the world’s first intelligent and comprehensive drug knowledge platform. With the help of artificial intelligence, their expert team authors, verifies, and structures all of the latest biomedical information so that it can be used to its fullest potential.Gamechanging Health
2022-05-1620 min
The Leadership TrapLaura Kilcrease on The Leadership Trap
Episode 18. Laura Kilcrease joined the Trap having made her mark in shifting Austin from an economy with a history of oil dependency to high-tech prosperity – ultimately putting it on the map as one of the top cities for entrepreneurs to live and work in the U.S. With that legacy solidified, she move up north…way north…to Alberta, Canada. She’s currently running Alberta Innovates, launching, among other programs, Inventures, the flagship gathering of innovators, investors, industry leaders and global researchers, which PwC estimated catalyzed some $200M in potential deal flow in 2019. And, it’s poised to repeat that success...
2022-05-1554 minSpeaking MunicipallyTaxes have snow where to go but upHere are the relevant links for this episode:Bike swapAlberta Bike Swap returns with family-friendly additionJuno AwardsAfter almost 20 years, Edmonton will once again host Canada's Juno AwardsGarden lifeEdmontonians invited to "Live the Garden Life" during the Year of the Garden 2022State of the CityMayor slams province, praises region, in State of the City addressEdmonton Mayor Sohi blasts province in state of city addressMayor Amarjeet Sohi State of The City 2022 (PDF)Transit safetySohi says latest LRT attack 'really scares people away' from...
2022-05-1332 min
The Read-Along: A Mini Book Club For Your EarsThere’s Monsters and the Captain Is Dead - ”Screams from the Void” Chapter Six
Episode 237
"Screams from the Void" by Anne Tibbets, Chapter Six
It's a red alert, and everyone gets locked and loaded. Anita feels real bad for the situation Pollux finds herself in, while Scott dusts off the Accusing Parlour.
The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.
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2022-05-1324 min
The Read-Along: A Mini Book Club For Your EarsThere’s Monsters and the Captain Is Dead - "Screams from the Void" Chapter SixEpisode 237
"Screams from the Void" by Anne Tibbets, Chapter Six
It's a red alert, and everyone gets locked and loaded. Anita feels real bad for the situation Pollux finds herself in, while Scott dusts off the Accusing Parlour.
The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.
The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin...
2022-05-1300 min
Putting It TogetherPhil Geoffrey Bond "Sondheim Unplugged"Phil Geoffrey Bond fell in love with the theatre at a very young age. Over the past couple of decades he's created an amazing body of work in his role of producer. He joins Kyle to talk about his creative process and why he loves Sondheim so much. Learn everything you need to know about Sondheim Unplugged here: https://www.sondheimunplugged.comAnd check out their YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiN9Jl-fPyVqnNUOy-OWxWMvz_LBMX3_xYou can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https...
2022-05-1135 minShift by Alberta InnovatesShift for Inventures - Redefining CapitalismSend us a textAs a part of a special Shift series on Inventures 2022, we're presenting an episode for each of the seven content tracks featured at this year's event. This episode puts a spotlight on the track Redefining Capitalism and features an interview with Ayo Aiyeleye, Director for Capital Access at Alberta Innovates, and Shelley Kuipers, Co-founder and CEO of The51. Alberta Innovates is the province’s largest research and innovation agency. From funding to commercialization, we are Alberta’s innovation engine. We are working to solve today’s challenges, create new opportun...
2022-05-1026 minThe Breakfast Dish#71 - Col Cseke & Mike KeirWelcome to Season 3 of The Breakfast Dish! Join Griffin Cork and his mom, Karen Johnson-Diamond every Monday morning for get-to-know-you conversations with the artists behind today's dance, film, music, visual art, and theatre. This podcast is dairy and gluten free!This week, Karen and Griffin chat with Col Cseke and Mike Keir from Inside Out Theatre. Col is the Artistic Director of Inside Out, and will be directing Karen and Mike in an online improv show later this month. They chat about their neighborhoods, their history with improv, lying to bus drivers, and telling time through wrestling.
2022-05-0633 minShift by Alberta InnovatesShift for Inventures - Futurecasting WorkSend us a textAs a part of a special Shift series on Inventures 2022, we're presenting an episode for each of the seven content tracks featured at this year's event. This episode focuses on the track Futurecasting Work and features an interview with Jackson McDonough, co-founder and CEO of Upwardly Careers. Upwardly is upping the recruiting game by matching high-performing talent in Calgary with high-potential companies in the tech, finance, real estate, and energy sectors. Their process involves curated assessments for both candidates and clients to generate insightful data and make better decisions about fit a...
2022-05-0228 minShift by Alberta InnovatesShift for Inventures - Mission-Critical MoonshotsSend us a textAs a part of a special Shift series on Inventures 2022, we're presenting an episode for each of the seven content tracks featured at this year's event. This episode highlights Mission-Critical Moonshots and features an interview with Cole Rosentreter, founder and CEO of Pegasus Imagery. Pegasus builds and deploys autonomous drones to provides aerial data collection at scale, using AI systems to enable real-time data analytics. Mission-Critical MoonshotsThe 1960s race for the moon spurred an explosion of technologies for everyday life. The moonshot mindset is motivating teams to...
2022-04-2723 minLeaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcastPeter Beaudoin Hosts Laura Kilcrease (Inventures) on the LIBI PodcastLaura Kilcrease, CEO of Alberta Innovates discusses Inventures, Alberta's largest innovation conference. The event brings together investors, entrepreneurs and global thought leaders who are redefining the future.
For the transcription of this episode please visit: https://www.rainforestab.ca/yyc-blog/podcast-episode-165-transcription
Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.
Host: Peter Beaudoin Peter manages strategy and partnerships for an innovative alliance of energy companies committed to red...
2022-04-1924 minShift by Alberta InnovatesShift for Inventures - Cultivating AgTechSend us a textAs a special Shift segment on Inventures, we're presenting an episode for each of the track being featured at this year's event.This episode is on Cultivating Agtech and features an interview with Adam Brown, Strategic Initiatives Lead at Wyvern Inc., and Edmonton-based space data company redesigning the satellite to enable a sustainable future for humanity.Cultivating AgTechBy 2050, the global population is estimated to reach 9 billion people. This is already creating unprecedented demand for food, water, and fibre. Innovations are vital to reduce food waste, maximize...
2022-03-0921 min
The Gathering Room PodcastHow to Have a Wild InventureMartha is joined this week by Rowan Mangan (https://www.instagram.com/rowan_mangan/) to talk about Ro’s concept of “Wild Inventures,” the idea of reframing our lives according to what is true within us instead of borrowing dreams from the culture. Have a laugh and learn some new skills with Martha and Ro as they talk past adventures, Ro’s passion for kidney beans, and the stillness that comes once you’ve peeled back all the layers of your identity. (Originally aired, January 16, 2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-01-2029 min
The Pursuit of Scrappiness#24 - Tuomas Kosonen 🇫🇮 (Inventure) on investing in Wolt, characteristics of Baltic founders, biggest challenges when scaling and hottest industries for investment right nowTuomas Kosonen is a partner at Inventure, one of the leading VCs in the Baltic Sea region. Inventure has invested in such familiar Baltic companies as Nordigen, Scoro, and Whatagraph as well as Finnish juggernaut and one of the most used apps in the Baltics - WoltIn this episode, we talk about the Baltic Sea region as one of the leading global tech hubs and the future outlook of the Baltics and the rest of the region. We also discuss the VC investment decision-making process as well as the key challenges in scaling companies. Finally, we...
2021-08-171h 00
Open the Pod Bay DoorsE99 - Chris Hitchen, InventuresChris Hitchen is the Germany-based, Australian-born Founder and Managing Partner of Inventures. Inventures invests €100k - €500k globally in early stage tech companies and actively helps founders reach their first institutional VC Round. Chris started out as an entrepreneur; he built and sold price comparison business Getprice to News Corp, eCommerce marketplace Next Commerce to Future PLC and programmatic ad marketplace Hynt to Zalando. He has invested in more than 60 startups. Prior to establishing Inventures, he was an angel investor and worked as Venture Partner with VC funds EQT Ventures, Project A and SquarePeg Capital.In this chat with Phae...
2020-10-161h 07Shift by Alberta InnovatesShift talks with Dr. Elizabeth Cannon about women in STEM and the role mentoring playsSend us a textAs lead up to the September 15, 2020 Women Leading Innovation event presented by Inventures Unbound and SHEinnovates, our guest today is Dr. Elizabeth Cannon. Elizabeth talks with us about women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics; what it takes to succeed and to be a true leader; her goal of supporting women-led business and the important role she feels mentorship plays in helping one another succeed.BIODr. Elizabeth Cannon is former president and vice chancellor of the University of Calgary. She is a...
2020-09-0938 min