Financial Technology
This FinTech Best of Series is a round-up of Tyler Chisholm’s old-fashioned chats with the best and brightest minds revolutionizing the finance industry in Alberta - and beyond.
This series includes discussions with various finance professionals creating the next generation of money and payments systems. You’ll love this curated list of our top FinTech episodes if you're curious.
Adam O’Brien
Does discussing money make you feel uncomfortable? You’re not alone. But if you’re curious about why decentralized currency is the answer to creating financial sovereignty and freedom, Adam O’Brien’s Current & Critical episode is the perfect place to start.
Ian Burns
If you’ve asked yourself, “What is FinTech exactly?” Ian Burns’ Current & Critical episode will answer your questions and help you to understand the opportunities FinTech is creating to transform the way we traditionally bank.
Jeff Adamson
As a young entrepreneur, it was important to Jeff to make a significant impact on the world. But he also knew that competing in traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley or Toronto wouldn’t be right for his vision. Instead, Jeff elected to leverage brilliant ideas and top talent in two smaller Canadian cities – Winnipeg and Calgary – both of which have burgeoning tech scenes. Starting two start-ups in these cities – SkipTheDishes in Winnipeg and Neo Financial in Calgary – demonstrated that great businesses can come from anywhere.
Eric Kryski
Eric Kryski is CEO and co-founder of Bidali, which is a company that helps businesses accept cryptocurrencies as payment. In this episode, Eric takes you on a journey from how cryptocurrencies started as a niche concept to becoming seen by many as an alternative to traditional money. You’ll understand the importance of not falling behind on these digital currencies.
Cory Cleveland
As a start-up founder, getting investors interested in your company is one of the biggest challenges. But what's the best way to do this?
Cory believes it's all about creating a compelling digital experience rather than boasting future projections. As Founder and President of Creative Return, he's helped numerous companies hone their unique message that has made investors sit up and listen - and it's worked! In this episode, Cory shares his secrets with us and paints a picture of what financial investment might look like post-COVID.
Wellington Holbrook
In this episode, Wellington Holbrook, COO at Connect First Credit Union, will help you get clear on the unique benefits credit unions provide across Canada and in Alberta. Wellington cut his teeth on digital transformation at a large financial institution and discusses how digital transformation is critical to a secure financial future.