Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcast

In this episode we talk with Julie Hawco the founder of the STEM Moms Project, join us as we explore how to increase the retention of mid-career STEM women. 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: Peter Be...

A video platform that puts you and your videos first. 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: Val McCarty is in the business of helping organizations visualize, communicate, and execute strategy in real ti...

Join Peter Beaudoin as he talks with David Howard, the founder of the Homes for Heroes Foundation and their work to address veteran homelessness.  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: Peter Beaudoin Pet...

Oleks and Mike discuss the role of academic institution as it relates to Corporate Innovation. They explore questions such as: What is the missing ingredient for corporate innovation? What is the role of academics in corporate innovation? and what can we do today to start innovating? Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The po...

The LIBI podcast BIPOC series celebrates BIPOC founders in the YYC Tech Ecosystem. This episode features Musap "Moose" Abdel. Moose shares first about his personal and professional struggles that led to his success as a youth advocate, entrepreneur, then founder and director of a youth program by the name "Struggle is Your Success".  When you're deeply connected to a cause and understand you why,...

Mike and Alex explore key questions around the innovation mindset and framework. What is required of leadership, how to properly test your ideas, and most importantly how to inject the "Dual Mindset" into your organization! 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 an...

When you look at the intersection between art, technology, and business, with an Afro-Indigenous perspective, you usually find out that Art Proctor is there somewhere. In this episode we talk to the man who never says no to a great idea, and is always there when you need him. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast th...

Data is powerful for everyone when utilized and communicated 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: Val McCarty is in the business of helping organizations visualize, communicate, and execute strategy in...

Phil Crocker's brain moves so fast, not even he can keep up with it. In this episode we hear how Phil's career path was all over the place until he realized that he could see the connection between business and technology in a way that others rarely did. Now he is on a path to help guide businesses in making smart technology decisions that actually save them money, and become more efficient.  Than...

Mike Procee interviews Esther Gons, the CEO and Co-founder of Ground Control and also author of "Innovation Accounting", which explores how one can account for their innovation program. 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 ecosyst...

Jeff Krehmer is a mechanical engineer who, after a significant health scare, decided to get all the ideas in his head into a book. Hear how he innovates on a 100 year old concept to suggest solutions to many of the worlds most significant issues. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that highlights those people who...

The LIBI podcast BIPOC series celebrates BIPOC founders in the YYC Tech Ecosystem. This episode features Ranique McLaughlin - A social entrepreneur, creative and Founder of Hidden Gemz. We discuss what inspired Ranique to pursue her school project as a solo entrepreneur and turn it into Hidden Gemz. Ranique walks us through her journey as a solo founder, at such a young age, and with the knowledge...

Join me and my old friend from junior high school, Michael Dargie for a fun discussion on creativity and innovation, talking about things as diverse as the TRS-80 Color Computer from back in the 80's through to Improv at Loose Moose Theatre, and playing with Nerf dart guns in Virtual Reality.  Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Albert...

The LIBI podcast BIPOC series celebrates BIPOC founders in the YYC tech Ecosystem. This episode highlights the story of Jerome Morgan, the associate Director at Innovates Calgary. we discuss what it takes the diversify the Ecosystem as well as discuss important concepts such as Equity and Representation. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainfo...

Mike and Gray explore the world of Employee Ideation Funnels and why they may not be the BEST tool to start your innovation program with! 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:  Mike Procee is an entrepre...

The LIBI podcast BIPOC series celebrates and acknowledges BIPOC founders in Calgary's tech ecosystem, by sharing stories, struggles and successes. This podcast episode highlights Jefferson Roc an avid mental health advocate, Founder of PeerXAI, & proud father. He shares his mental health journey and his experience of being a black founder. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and...

Hear Daniel Monzon's wisdom on how important networking is, especially for newcomers and immigrants, and how he partnered with Calgary businesses to create an organization to help underrepresented people launch new businesses. 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...

More and more people are realizing that a fulfilling life is not based on how much stuff you accumulate, but the number of remarkable experiences you have. Join Al Del Degan as he speaks with Rainforest elder, Gary Ellis about how the experience economy is a multi-billion dollar industry and Calgary needs to lead the way. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, su...

We are working hard to engage the innovation ecosystem to think, talk, and act differently when it comes to entrepreneurial mental health 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: Val McCarty is in the busin...

Shared a conversation with Caley on the joys and challenges of growing up as a gay man in the world of Hockey and Medicine. We discussed his educational journey and some of the key moments in his life that led him to starting Purpose Med.  Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that highlights those people who are co...

Woman have only been able to have their own back accounts since the late 1960's. Even since then, women and other marginalized communities have had difficulty in the male-focused banking industry. Alexandra aims to change that by educating women and others about how to manage their money and take control of their financial well-being. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Idea...

Meet Katerina, a single mom who has had an incredible journey and overcame real hardship with hard work and tenacity to build a better life for her son. Now on an entrepreneurial journey with a much-needed software platform to connect farmers with their customers in a new way.  Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast...

I have been hanging out virtually with Brent Zuber for several months and I am always impressed with how well researched and intellectual he is. Join us for an in-depth conversation on virtual reality in business.  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 supp...

Join Jen with her guest Jesse Bartlett who provides a burst of hope and energy to help us take the first steps toward a community focused on a better future. 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: Jennife...

Maiden provides a burst of hope and energy to help us take the first steps toward a community focused on a better future 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: Val McCarty is in the business of helping or...