Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcast

Innovation will leave you in the dust if you don't choose to be a part of it. Jennifer Armand decided to dive right in and learn about web3 technology and NFTs. Her company, Boris Walks Alone Art Inc., helps traditional artists get their work on the blockchain where they can find new revenue streams and explore the intersection between art and technology. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, In...

Meet the guy behind the high quality audio of the LIBI podcast. Tony has many talents and most of them are around creativity. He decides he wants to do something and then just goes and figure it out. Get inspired hearing Tony's stories. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that highlights those people who are contr...

How can we support one another in finding more purposeful, meaningful work? As we all navigate the innovation ecosystem, what questions are you afraid to ask and how might you ask them? Join Jen and Rebecca as they talk all things INQLI. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that highlights those people who are cont...

They call it the third version of the Internet (web 3), but what does that mean?  What is the Metaverse? Join Al Del Degan and guest Sid Sharma as they unpack this complicated new world. 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 ecosys...

How to Get Started With Solar.  A conversation with a Solar expert will give you insights and open doors to Solar Energy for homeowners and industry. 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...

If you are looking for a path to successful passive investing then look no farther than Kenton Shouldice. Straight-forward, no-nonsense education and guidance on how to be like the squirrels. 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 e...

Tackling situations from different perspectives and providing innovative solution to business challenges   Title: "Be more efficient in Change" 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...

Kelsey & Adam discuss leadership development in business; The future of work; The challenges associated with traditional leadership learning models; The Alberta & Calgary tech ecosystem; What it takes to be a good leader; Fund raising in Alberta, Canada & the USA Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that highlights...

Unblocking Barriers and Hindrances with Technology Making Technology Easier for Everyone  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, communic...

Advocate for Inclusion and Tech Smarts Have you considered a neurodiverse workforce? Tara Langan, Employer Engagement Coordinator shares more about how Autism CanTech! an inclusive project Funded in part by the Government of Canada under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy is building more inclusive work environments and having leaders in industry think differently about the capabilities of i...

A great conversation about Kevin's background, journey into the innovation/tech sector, and the work that Plug and Play is up to now! 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: Jennifer Morrison has over 11 y...

Are students ready for what comes next? Take on the future growing collaboration between industry and community to close the skills gap in Alberta. 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...

Geoff Zakiab and Uriel Karerwa are making the digital world more inclusive through their new not-for-profit startup IncluCity that provides user testing with a pool of very diverse testers. 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 eco...

Alisha Olandesca was a stay at home mom for seven years before abruptly finding herself as a small business owner and fractional CFO. Hear how her attitude of "I don't know that yet" and curiosity has lead her to become a successful entrepreneur in the tech sector showing leadership in augmented reality technology. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported...

Talking about a zero waste future by applying the innovative partnering of technologies 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, communicat...

In this first episode of a new series that I am calling "Where are they now", I once again connect with Jim Gibson, who I originally interviewed back on episode 32 on September 24th, 2019. A lot has happened since then and Jim has some new insight into the current tech job scene. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcas...

Brigitte and Zac talk about all things community! Particularly, how Zac got into Community, the benefits of being community led, where community is in the Alberta tech ecosystem and their new events series called the Business of community.  Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that highlights those people who are c...

Hamid Rafiei was one of those kids that loved to take things apart, figure out how they worked, and sometimes successfully put them back together with some new features that didn't exist before. This lead him to a career working with manufacturing and automation where he currently holds the role of VP Manufacturing for CoolIT Systems. Learn about implementing robots to automate a production line a...

Innovation Forecasting: A structured approach to predicting future innovations and business improvements 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 visu...

When you get to that point where you are highly productive, and you feel like you can do anything, that is the state called "Flow". Jeremy Jensen has been studying flow for years and his passion is helping people lead authentic and intentional lives, rich with experiences that make them feel alive. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest A...

Over the years there has been a lot of businesses that have grown from the Rainforest, and long-time Rainforester, Heiko Peters, remembers the early days and how they lead to him wanting to give back to the community. Alethea Medical grew from that effort, and now helps so many people receive help from medical specialists in a fraction of the time it used to take. Thank you for listening to the Le...

With the growth of the innovation sector in Alberta, many people are pivoting their careers into tech. Ryan and Siri are two learners in the InceptionU Full Stack Developer program who believe that life long learning is key to success in life, business, and in community. Join Jen as she explores their decision to pivot into tech and how they have been able to navigate the ups and downs of learning...

AJ Robles set out with intention to find a place to work that aligned with his values, and where he could bring his genuine self every day. Having found his place at Helcim, he now shares some great advice for others who are on their job search journey. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by  Rainforest Alberta . The podcast that highlights those peo...

Supporting small business and startups. The struggle is real, Stephen has resources, resources, resources! For the transcription of this episode please visit: https://www.rainforestab.ca/yyc-blog/podcast-episode-176-transcription 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...

Brains. We all have one. Yet, many of us have never had the chance to explore how our own unique brains work, function, and learn/interact with the world. Join Jen and Sam as they dive into all things brains, learning, entrepreneurship, team, family, loss, and hope. Buckle up for this one! For the transcription of this episode please visit: https://www.rainforestab.ca/yyc-blog/podcast-episode-175-...