Calgary Business Podcast

This is the second episode of “Crypto Coach”, a series dedicated to providing practical guidance on navigating the emerging technologies surrounding blockchain, crypto currency, digital assets and Web 3.0 In this episode, the primary recommendation is for newcomers (or “Noobies” or “Noobs”) to turn to the “Google of Crypto” otherwise known as “CoinMarketCap.com”. With over 20,000 coins (tokens) av...

This is the second episode of a new series titled “Judith’s Journals On” whereby Judith Virag, the CEO and founder of Clean Club Calgary, will seek to share her practical advice and suggestions around managing a small business. Episode 2 is focused on Talent Management and is a direct extension of the topic of Customer Reviews from episode 1 (released on 8 July 2022). Digging deep into Judith’s Jo...

This is the first episode of “Crypto Coach”, a new series dedicated to providing practical guidance on navigating the emerging technologies surrounding blockchain, crypto currency, digital assets and Web 3.0 To learn more about the Crypto Coach – AKA Debbie Mamuzo – and her work with the Crypto528 DAO team, click on one or more of the following links: §§§ Deborah (Akiara) Mamuzo LinkedIn profile |...

This is the 4th episode of “Errol’s Eye on”, a series dedicated to Errol Vas providing practical marketing and business advice to startups, small to medium-sized enterprises and large multi-national corporations. §§§ Episode 4 of "Errol's Eye On" focused on " Offloading cognition: how using it can keep you ahead in business management and in life".  Errol provided his eye on: What is cognitiv...

This is the first episode of a new series titled “Judith’s Journals On” whereby Judith Virag, the CEO and founder of Clean Club Calgary,  will seek to share her practical advice and suggestions around managing a small business.  In fact, the focus on Customer Reviews outlined suggestions that could apply to virtually every small business, including: Importance of focusing on core values...

This is the first episode of “All Psyched Up About”, a new series whereby clinical psychologist, Dan McMillan, will discuss, and seek to unpack, a variety of issues and topics around mental health . §§§ To learn more about Daniel McMillan and his work, click on one or more of the following links: Daniel McMillan LinkedIn profile | https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-mcmillan-946775aa/ Assured Psych...

This is the 3rd episode of “Errol’s Eye on”, a series dedicated to Errol Vas providing practical marketing and business advice to startups, small to medium-sized enterprises and large multi-national corporations. §§§ Episode 3 focused on sustainability in the retail sector with ideas around: Sourcing more sustainable materials and products Obtaining certification of the “Global Recycle Standard” (...

This is the 2nd episode of “Errol’s Eye on”, a series dedicated to Errol Vas providing practical marketing and business advice to startups, small to medium-sized enterprises and large multi-national corporations §§§ Episode 2 covered some important topics for businesses and their staff around remote work which Errol summarized into 5 key elements: 1st | CRM - customer relationship management 2nd |...

This is the first episode of “Errol’s Eye on”, a new series dedicated to Errol Vas providing practical marketing and business advice to startups, small to medium-sized enterprises and large multi-national corporations §§§ To learn more about Errol Vas and his work, click on one or more of the following links: Errol Vas Business Website | https://errolvas.com Errol Vas Business LinkedIn profile | h...

Architecture is a fantastic field that involves every aspect of our lives from our living spaces to our work fronts to our leisure and recreation areas. Architecture impacts virtually all human beings in every thing we do. However, there appears to be an inherent bias that prevents equity (or more equal representation) in ensuring the individuals (mainly women) that have the ability and skills are...

What happens when chemistry meets creativity?  This is not a riddle for some soon to be released Warner Bros movie.  As I learned from chatting with Brandon Carbol, President of Weatherskin, the 50+ products (or SKU’s) make available for their residential and industrial clients is an elixir of being responsive to changing market conditions and the constantly evolving needs of the Weather...

While buying and selling luxury hand-bags in her basement, Tammy stumbled onto an important market segment – a circular economy marketplace that includes authentication and certification; consignment, selling and re-selling; restoration and refurbishment and temporary rentals.  It appears that Tammy and her team are just scratching the surface (except for the handbags)! To learn more about th...

Zeina shared a wonderful story of joining the Alberta government court system, Court of Queen’s Bench, to witness nearly 300 divorce claims per month over a 9 year period. Zeina took that experience to work in her own private company, aptly named Trusted Divorce Services, and recently celebrated 6 years in business. To learn more about the work of Zeina and her support of families seeking divorce...

This is the 2nd episode of “Laura’s Lens on”, a series dedicated to Laura Lirette, General Manager of Open People Network and HardBoot Inc, sharing her views on a variety of topics around the constantly and rapidly changing tech stack and the startup ecosystem she works in on a daily basis. In Episode number 2, we did a deep dive on understanding the technology-related role of “Full Stack Develope...

This is the 21st episode in which students from Calgary post-secondary education institutions and related programs have engaged in a Q&A session with industry experts from the local business community. §§§ In this episode, three University of Calgary students: Isabella Guimet, Soumya Kumaria and Sydney Kwok from the Computer Science faculty, were joined by Sven Resch, the CTO and Co-founder at...

What a terrific chat.  Hearing first hand how Dr. Moshirpour focuses on the fundamentals of coding and rather than simply teaching, he works towards coaching his students from a “learning to learn” perspective. To learn more about the exciting work of Dr. Moshirpour and his colleagues in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, click on one or more of the links below:...

When health and safety (HSE) in an industrial setting is combined with technology, it can have a significant impact on the well-being of a company’s employees and provide invaluable insight that goes beyond the number of incidents being reported to stakeholders. Sean Stinson provided a terrific summation of how Blackline Safety leaders managed to pivot from GPS trackers to gas monitoring sensors t...

This was a rare opportunity to speak with two founders that are in the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Kimberly Ihekwoaba is a chemistry major that also has a passion for writing.  Kimberly hopes to combine the two disciplines by writing the technical documents for major industrial companies. Prince Egbukwu is a website designer and project management expert that has both a pro...

This is the 20th episode in which students from Calgary post-secondary education institutions and related programs have engaged in a Q&A session with industry experts from the local business community. §§§ In this episode, three University of Calgary students: Joel Happ, Luke Hollinda and Niyousha Raeesinejad from the Software Engineering program at the Schulich School of Engineering, were joi...

This is the first episode of “Laura’s Lens on”, a new series dedicated to Laura Lirette, General Manager of Open People Network and HardBoot Inc, sharing her views on a variety of topics around the constantly and rapidly changing tech stack and the startup ecosystem she works in on a daily basis. To learn more, click on one or more of the links below:  §§§ Open People Network Website | https:...

This is the 19th episode in which students from Calgary post-secondary education institutions and related programs have engaged in a Q&A session with industry experts from the local business community. §§§ In this episode, three University of Calgary students: Noel Thomas and Athul Rajagopal from the Software Engineering program with the Schulich School of Engineering and Jorge Avila from the...

This is the 18th episode in which students from Calgary post-secondary education institutions and related programs have engaged in a Q&A session with industry experts from the local business community. §§§ In this episode, three University of Calgary students: Divyansh Goyal, Maheen Hossain and Curtis Silva, were joined by two professionals from Endeavor Technologies, Madison Philps and Jeff G...

Since 1999, Mitacs has a deep history of forming strategic partnerships across Canada with higher education facilities (faculty, researchers, students), governments (federal, provincial, terrorities and municipal) and the local business community in which students join the Mitacs “Work Integrated Learning” problem to help companies solve their business challenges. §§§ Companies mentioned during th...

This episode pulled on a few threads that really define Mandy and her entrepreneurial spirit.  From her relocation from Vancouver to Calgary to a class project in her studies at the Haskayne School of Business that was inspired by a social encounter at her part-time job, Mandy has embarked on a series of fortunate events (and viable businesses) that benefit many in Calgary and across Canada....

This is the 17th episode in which students from Calgary post-secondary education institutions and related programs have engaged in a Q&A session with an industry expert from the local business community. §§§ In this episode, three students: Max Mandler, Ben Howard and Erik Stuebing from the Haskayne School of Business and leaders of the DeNovo Student Investment Fund, put forth their investmen...