Top Downloaded Episodes
Whether you’re a first-time listener or a long-time fan, we’ve brought together our most downloaded episodes of all time. You can expect to hear from some of Alberta’s best leaders and brightest minds on the topics of Energy, Education, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Venture Capital, and so much more. Hear what the experts are saying with these great episodes. You never know what you might hear that will ignite your next big idea!
Jeremy McCrea
According to Jeremy, financial stability in the energy sector drives positive change in Western Canada. As CFA Director, Energy Research at Raymond James Ltd., Jeremy has spent two decades covering Canadian energy companies. This episode explores the realities of energy through an investment lens and how the sector has changed dramatically since 2014.
Cory Janssen
Alberta has always been a research hotspot. This is especially true for the sciences, with our province housing some of the world's best researchers in health and data. We have the potential to be the biggest player in the AI industry if we step up our game. See how it can help us reshape how people - and companies - think about our province.
Chris Foster
As we continue to delve deeper into the world of digital transformation, some are still hesitant to leave their old ways. But for Chris Foster, VP IS&CIO of TC Energy, it's finally time they do. He believes it pays to be curious - which is why he and his team are pushing the boundaries of innovation with wild curiosity, culture hacks, and bending the rules every now and then.
Laura Jo Gunter
When the world turned upside down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students were forced to leave their in-person classrooms and transition to online learning. This was a big adjustment for everyone involved, but Laura believes it's only the beginning. Join her as she takes us through how the students, faculty, and staff adapted quickly to the new reality and what education will look like in the future.
Note: Laura Jo Gunter is the President & CEO of NAIT as of August 2020.
Gabe Czegledy
As CEO and Portfolio Manager at Vela Software, Gabe is always looking for innovative companies that are shaking things up. With a focus on oil, gas, and energy - industries that built our province - Gabe has a unique perspective on which businesses are ideal for acquisition.
Gabe talks about Vela Software and Constellation Software, how he determines which companies are ideal for acquisition, and how Alberta's innovative businesses fit inside that framework.
Stephen Van Deventer
With the legalization of cannabis in Canada, research & development and commercialization in medical cannabis are poised to reap rewards. Stephen Van Deventer, Chairman and CEO of Astern Cannabis Inc. and PreveCeutical Medical Inc., discusses how they fingerprint cannabis cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids to determine their medical applications. Stephen wants to develop treatments for major global medical issues like the opioid epidemic in Canada. Learn more about how to commercialize and invest in pharmaceuticals, particularly ‘fringe’ medicines such as cannabis.
Kristina Williams
Kristina Williams, the President and CEO of Alberta Enterprise, shares the optimistic story about how investing in Alberta companies has changed. By 2020, $455M will be invested in 51 companies. With the help of Alberta Enterprise’s fund-to-fund program, innovative and growing Alberta companies are local and getting VC deals.
Larry Young
Explore how the Canadian oil and gas industry has come with both benefits and drawbacks with Larry Young, founder and CEO of Total Containment. He knows that the long-lasting effects of pipelines are inevitable, but also knows that they can be made less harmful through new innovations. Larry explains how their unique IoT technology can benefit mining, oil and gas, and more as well as his experience seeking capital investment for Total Containment.
John MacInnes
Creating a business can be exciting and thrilling, but what happens when it grows and you no longer feel important to it? According to John, that means it’s successful. He shares the story of Earthware, his company that is creating a return-for-reuse, zero-waste takeout container to keep things tasty without the wastey. While his team works to build that future, John is focused on Earthware's governance and future goals. Get his insights into setting up your organization to be successfully sold in the future.
Anu George
The global problem of slavery and human trafficking requires a comprehensive and coordinated response. IJM Canada focuses on a part of the solution: the theory of change. When the justice system protects the poor and vulnerable, and slave owners, traffickers, and other criminals can no longer operate with impunity, millions of people will be protected from abuse. You will learn about some of the hard truths about slavery around the world and how Anu’s experience as a lawyer helps to strategically to end it.