In this episode, join Tannis Gaffney, Chief Marketing Officer at Travel Alberta for an insightful conversation about uncovering the latest stories and experiences that will attract tourists to our province. Tannis shares her optimistic view of what we have to offer - from the six UNESCO world heritage sites to the entrepreneurial spirit that runs through our communities. Discover how Travel Alberta not only brings joy to tourists but also drives economic development within Alberta through their mandate to support funding for destination marketing organizations.

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Accessibility is an important issue that often gets overlooked. In this episode, Sean Crump, Founder of Included by Design and Krooshl, shares his insights on the challenges many people with disabilities face in Calgary. Sean, who is a quadriplegic himself, knows first-hand how important inclusive environments and communities are. His expertise can help you re-think your own organization’s inclusivity and accessibility, and see how investing in these areas can have a positive ROI.

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In this episode, learn from Luke West, Co-Founder of Collegium. Collegium is a real estate development tech start-up that is changing how buildings are designed, procured, and built. The existing model of construction as we know it is 200 years old, and, before technology, this worked just fine. But now, with new emerging tech, Luke and his team are evolving the business model to make processes like design, procurement, payment and much more, profoundly more efficient. The best part? Affordable housing becomes a natural by-product.

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In this episode, we are joined by Calgary’s Mayor, Jyoti Gondek. Mayor Gondek shares her insights on a range of topics including downtown revitalisation, the Battle of Alberta, the relationship between the provincial and municipal governments, and how Calgary has become a hub for top talent and cutting-edge companies.

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In this episode, you’ll learn how Calgary on Purpose is dedicated to making the city a more inclusive and vibrant place. Colin Jackson, Co-Chair, shares his vision for the future of Calgary. He talks about how policy can help us achieve our shared goals of a clean planet, a strong economy, and freedom from want. Colin’s passion for making a difference is sure to inspire you to be the change you want to see in the world.

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In this episode, we sit down with Avanti Software’s co-CEO, David Owen Cord, to discuss raising funds and how it can help accelerate your company’s goals. With a wealth of experience in finance from his time at Credit Suisse and Onex, David provides a rare perspective on both sides of the equation. He dives into what it takes to find the right partner for your business and how VC funding helped Avanti better support its customers.

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Looking to take your business to the next level with venture capital? In this episode, you’ll learn about Nic Beique’s experience leading his FinTech company Helcim from a bootstrapped business to landing $16M in Series A funding. Find out how they achieved their goals on an accelerated timeline, and how they explored value-aligned capital partners and opportunities for growth.

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In this episode, we explore the role that culture plays in performance and talent retention. We also discuss the importance of positive workplace culture in overall employee happiness. Our guest is Muni Boga, Founder, President and CEO of Kudos. Kudos is a company that uses proprietary HR technology to help organizations drive their purpose and accelerate their outcomes.

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In this episode, we’re highlighting Jim Philpott, Owner and Managing Partner at West Grow Farms, who has spearheaded the move from conventional to vertical farming. Jim’s farm produces green leaf vegetables with aeroponics and LEDs and beats plants per square foot compared to a conventional farm. Yet, he also uses less water, which can have huge implications for our urgent climate crisis.

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In this episode, you’ll learn how Arcurve has grown over the past 15 years. Over the past few years, Calgary companies like Arcurve have played a large part in the growth of our province. Jay and Joel join the show and discuss what’s fuelled their long-term growth. They also share their approach to hiring and acquiring talent, which starts with finding people with a wide range of knowledge and experiences to bring a diverse and innovative perspective.

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In this episode, Lynette Tremblay, VP of Investor Services to Chief Operating Officer at Invest Alberta, explains how Invest Alberta creates end-to-end support that can internationally source, attract and retain talent and companies to Alberta. Their primary focus? High impact, high-value organizations in verticals that will diversify Alberta’s economy and create the most impact. Get an investor's perspective on securing Alberta’s future with this episode.

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In this episode, Brad Parry, the CEO of Calgary Economic Development, joins the show to talk about his role in the community, how OCIF is helping to accomplish some of our city’s big, audacious goals, and about the shift in storytelling that has led to more than just major global companies coming to Alberta. It’s led to our top talent building companies from the ground up.

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In this episode, you will gain critical insights on venture capital and private equity in the energy sector from Brian’s (almost) 25 years of experience. Brian Boulanger, CEO and Director at ARC Financial, has been with the company since 1997. In that time he has seen innovation and changes to the business landscape in Alberta, and where capital gets invested. Brian articulates the strengths and opportunities Alberta has to be a global leader in ESG and energy.

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In this episode, Amber Griffith, Executive Director of Axis Connects, leverages her professional background in Public Policy and Human Resources to explain how connecting organizations working in the space of diversity, equity and inclusion can create a bigger impact than those organizations working independently on similar goals.

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In this episode, you’ll learn how integrating change and the future into the complexities of business is possible - and doing so can lead to outcomes beyond our wildest imagination. Sabrina Sullivan, Director of Transformation and Ecosystem at SAIT’s School for Advanced Digital Technology and Futurist, is the perfect guide to help you understand what the future of innovation can look like.

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In this episode, Startup TNT Co-Founders, Zack Storms and Tim Lynn, join the show to share the stories of the real relationships, entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors who are building great companies right here in Alberta and across Western Canada. Learn how Startup TNT structures their investment decisions, what the investment landscape looks like in the Prairies, and why successful business people should explore local investments to help build the future of our economy.

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In this episode, Sandi Gilbert, Managing Partner of Intergen Connect, shares her passion for making it easier for investors to find good investments and for good companies to find the investments they need. Sandi and the Intergen Connect team contribute to this vision by developing technology infrastructures that enhance the private equity marketplace. She shares her insights on this vision and product-market fit, building a network for your business and Calgary's branding problem.

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In this episode, Sam Friley candidly shares his experience in founding and operating Buttermilk Fine Waffles. Any Calgarian knows the brand and delicious breakfast items, but may not know the story behind Sam’s success. As a self-professed “creative”, Sam took his time getting comfortable looking at the finer details of his business, including the numbers. If you have ever suffered from imposter syndrome or had a non-traditional path in business, this episode will help you know you're not alone.

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