Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcast

Join Mike Procee interviews Zoe Harrison, a seasoned corporate innovation expert. Zoe shares insights on driving innovation within highly regulated industries like banking and insurance. Despite the perception that these legacy organizations struggle with innovation, Zoe has navigated the complexities of fostering change in risk-averse environments for nearly 20 years across Canada, the UK, and Sc...

Since we don't actually have an episode of the LIBI podcast for you this week, we decided to refer you to an incredibly inspiring episode of the Bruce Lee podcast titled: " Flowing with Sifu Singh "  Sifu Singh is a Martial Artist, Philosopher, Keynote Speaker, Author and High-Performance Coach. Sifu Singh teaches elite audiences and organizations "How to Master Their Center and Flow in Chaos”. Li...

Richard Campbell, the founder of 10 Adventures, shares his entrepreneurial journey of turning his passion for hiking into a successful travel tech platform and podcast. After a career in startups, he created 10 Hikes, showcasing his favorite hiking trails, which organically grew into a business offering custom and private travel experiences with vetted local guides.  We also discuss the importance...

In this episode, Keegan Dargie shares his fascinating journey from a sales professional to an A.I. enthusiast and expert. Despite having no formal background in A.I., Keegan's curiosity and passion for understanding technology led him to dive into programming and explore the power of large language models like GPT-3. Keegan discusses how he leveraged A.I. technologies to solve real-world business...

In this episode, host Peter Beaudoin interviews Sheldon Brow, CEO and founder of Pocket Finance, a fintech company that helps users build their financial advisor network. Pocket Finance is a dual platform serving clients and financial professionals. It aims to streamline the process of finding trusted advisors by giving clients quick access and allowing advisors to effectively manage client relati...

In this episode, Nathan Clausen, the Director of Continuous Improvement at Trimac Transportation and founder of Innovate Cochrane, shares his insights on fostering community innovation. Key highlights: - Nathan founded Innovate Cochrane to identify and address local needs through grassroots innovation, inspired by his passion for community involvement. - The episode discusses the differences betwe...

Join Mike Procee as he hosts Saar Ben-Attar to discuss his new book, "Challengers: How a New Breed of Leaders Collaborates and Wins in a Hyper Competitive World".  As we shift ever more into a fast-changing, hyper-competitive economy, so does the organizing logic of our organizations must change, to outperform and sustain optimal performance. We are moving from clearly defined industry boundaries...

Mike Procee chat's with Matt Gramblicha and Alex Halat. Alex is chairman of the Hockey Marathon for the Kids. 3 time Guinness world record holder and about to attempt a 4th for the World’s Longest Hockey game. The current record is 261 hours (just shy of 11 days) and Alex and team will be attempting to beat their own record April 5-16 in Chestermere.  The game started in 2012 when 40 men took to t...

Mike and Graeme discuss the Energy Disruption Conference, and how it helps support intrapreneurs within Alberta. They also speak to the challenges and opportunities in the energy industry, highlighting the importance of courageous leadership, pushing through discomfort, and taking risks to make a profound difference. Join the conversation on driving impactful transformation and embracing change in...

In this episode, Eugene and Noel from GroupLabs discuss their journey into tech entrepreneurship, focusing on AI and ML consultancy services and their product Bridge for streamlined data discovery. Real-life examples demonstrate the efficiency of their solutions, especially in healthcare. They share insights on AI innovation in Calgary, working with startups, and the importance of taking action in...

Join Mike Procee as he interviews Brett Colvin, CEO and Co-Founder of Goodlawyer. Mike and Brett explore questions such as, how can you disrupt and industry? and how can you decide whether to take an opportunity internally in your organization, or pursue your own startup? Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that h...

In this episode, Brent Zuber hosts Troy Feener as they delve into research collaborations at the University of Calgary, the importance of translating basic research into industry impact, and new research initiatives at ACAT focusing on antimicrobial drug development and infectious diseases. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta ....

Come join us as Mike Procee interviews ChatGPT (voiced by Ken Cameron) on all things corporate Innovation! They explore the biggest opportunities for corporate innovation programs, biggest risks, as well as laying out a roadmap for you to follow to launch your program. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that high...

In this episode, Al Del Degan emphasizes the qualities of a successful entrepreneur: having a vision, being a problem solver, and executing ideas. He highlights the importance of living within one's means to achieve financial success and advises against accumulating debt. The focus is on building a company with a real solution and paying clients before seeking outside investment, as many companies...

This is a conversation with two creative and unique individuals that came together and built an equally unique and creative company. A company that believes you should settle your differences by throwing baked goods at each other in virtual reality. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that highlights those people...

In this episode, we explore the capabilities of ChatGPT, its role in various contexts, and the ever-evolving landscape of AI language models. From experiences to challenges and ethical considerations, ChatGPT shares insights into its virtual existence, providing a glimpse into the mind behind the machine. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainf...

Adam & Kristina discuss tech investment in Alberta, being a smaller investor or angel investor, Sprout Fund, GrowthX, and the general landscape of tech in Alberta/Canada. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alber...

On February 18th, 2019 episode one of the LIBI podcast was launched with Allan Marston hosting Pete Lafontaine. In this episode we visit with Pete again to see what he has been up to over the past four years. Yes, he still rides his bike even when it is very cold outside. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that h...

As we slide right on into January, it is a new year and a great time to take a fresh look at how to make it a significant year of success for you, your company, and all those new technical resources available. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supportin...

As I record this show, it is the evening of January 1st 2024. If you enjoyed the last episode of 2023, then you might enjoy this one as well. It contains more of my ramblings and thoughts on where technology is going as we head into this New Year with a focus on Blockchain. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that...

For the last episode of 2023 I thought it might be fun to speculate on the technology trends that we will all be talking about in 2024. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Host: Al Del Degan is a software de...

Without a new episode in the queue, I came up with an idea to showcase the top 5 episodes that I have hosted in 2023. Hope you enjoy this short trip down memory lane. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Host...

Join us as we dive into the dynamic world of Corporate Innovation with our esteemed guest, Francisco Peschiera, expert associate partner at Bain & Company and member of Bain’s Innovation & Design practice. In a thought-provoking conversation, we explore the crucial role of innovation within large organizations and its global impact as a fundamental skill for all businesses. Francisco Pesch...

When it come to inspirational young adults, you may find that Aryan Panchal is near the top of the list. Incredibly ambitions, hard-working and dedicated, Aryan has made himself comfortable with being uncomfortable and isn't afraid to do whatever it takes to become a better and more successful person. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainfores...

Key Takeaways: 👨‍🎓 Many people think that hackathons require cybersecurity knowledge but they don't, they are focused on problem solving like making public transit more accessible in downtown There is beauty in the way that feedback is structured, in the school system we don't get a lot of experience on the iterative process and developing an MVP or using an Agile approach Hacking gives you a ch...