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From his early days as a cabinet maker to becoming a world leader in digital interior construction, Mogens’ career is founded on keeping up with innovation and, more importantly, with the times. So, did his adaptive instinct kick in back in March when the world practically shut down due to COVID-19? Of course it did, because for Mogens, you need to be a long-term thinker and be ready for anything to succeed in business. Join me as Mogens walks us through how his company Falkbuilt adapted to the pandemic, the importance of long-term thinking in business, and how we need to diversify our economy to transform Calgary as we know it.

As Co-Founder & CEO of AltaML, Cory is always bouncing between his offices in Edmonton and Calgary, working alongside his teams to conceptualize, develop and commercialize machine learning software products. Aside from a to-be-expected rivalry between Flames and Oilers fans, Cory sees a huge commonality between thought leaders, innovators, and shakers in each city. So, why isn't Alberta seen as an international technology hub? Cory thinks it's because our top talent has their eyes set elsewhere, and we need to join forces to keep them here. Join me and I discuss transforming the relationship between Calgary and Edmonton to keep our talented minds and breakthroughs in Alberta and transform our global reputation.

Marketing has drastically changed because of COVID-19. We are constantly reminded by big brands that they are here for us and that we are, in fact, all in this together. But does that translate into leads and action from consumers? Or do our own biases still call the shots? Mark believes the latter and that marketers shouldn’t lose sight of it. Join me as Mark and I discuss marketing in this new age, the concept of confirmation bias, and what marketers must do to ensure relevancy in a post-COVID market.

Joel has a unique perspective. He now lives in Calgary, but his work in technology has taken him around the world, giving him insight into how other countries view us. So, what is everyone saying? Canadian technology is as respected as any place else on Earth. While that’s certainly a reputation to be proud of, Joel believes there is still much to be done for us to prosper in the global marketplace. Join me as Joel talks about our international reputation as technological leaders and why our government needs to be more aggressive in the competitive global economy.

When much of the workforce had to set up shop at home, thousands of post-secondary students were forced to replace their hands-on learning experience with virtual classrooms. While that’s certainly a big adjustment for both students and their teachers, Laura believes it’s the beginning of a total transformation in education and how we will continue to learn.Join me as Laura takes us through how the students, faculty, and staff at NAIT quickly adapted to the pandemic and what the world of education is going to look like post-COVID.*This fall Laura Jo will be moving from President of Bow Valley College to President and CEO of NAIT

There’s a reason people call their big idea their brainchild. They, and they alone, know what’s best for it. Jaeson believes it’s that kind of mentality that causes so many great ideas to never come to life. Because the only way to turn that brainchild into a success story is to share it with the right people and get their take on it – especially if it might sting. In this episode, Jaeson talks about turning a big idea into a successful business and sheds a light on the innovative communities and organizations that can be found in our city.

These days, there are many discussions around environmental issues that give our Oil and Gas industry a bad rap. While it’s certainly anyone’s right to be passionate about the causes they support, Rick believes it’s important to scratch beneath the surface and look beyond social media. Because the more we learn about our innovations and international reputation as Oil & Gas leaders, the more we can truly understand our impact on the world and our future. Join me as Rick and I discuss the innovations in our Oil & Gas sector, the impact our thought leaders have made on the international level, and why we as Canadians need to stand up and be proud of the industry that made us.

There’s a fine line between freelancers and entrepreneurs. One works hard for their money while the other works hard to set up systems that will make them money. While many of us put ourselves on either side of that fine line, Bobbie Racette walks it. Bobbie is the Founder and CEO of Virtual Gurus, an inclusive and diverse Talent as a Service Solution that matches its users with remote assistants and freelancers across North America. In this episode, Bobbie tells us the story of how Virtual Gurus came to be and how their corporate mandates are creating a social impact while also taking us along her start-up journey.

Last November, TELUS Spark launched The Roadmap for the 2020s, a complete transformation of the Calgary Science Centre with a focus on unusual experiences. Then a very unusual experience happened – a global pandemic. For Mary Anne Moser, CEO of TELUS Spark, it wasn't time to pump the brakes on their plan. It was time to re-imagine their transformation. Join me as Mary Anne takes us behind the scenes at TELUS Spark, from the lockdown to their re-opening, while also diving into her entrepreneurial experiences and her optimism for Calgary's bright future.

While many companies had to adapt to the COVID-19 crisis, Phil Alle went in a different direction. Along with a group of Calgary-based innovators, Phil formed Teser Technology and got to work designing the ACT™ (Advanced Cleaning Technology), a small but powerful U-V light sterilization unit that kills traces of COVID-19 on PPE equipment in under one minute. In this episode, Phil tells us how Teser Technology came to be, how they manufactured their innovative solution during a global pandemic and shares his vision for what could be a new industry in a post-COVID world.