The Inflection Point

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a wonderful conversation with Abeir Wasim. Abeir is a recent graduate of the NEXT-36 Program which is a founders development program hosted in Toronto. She is also a Global Health Advocate and a creative entrepreneur. After completing her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Toronto, Abeir worked in clinical research, helpin...

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into an interesting conversation with Omer Syed. Omer is a fourth year undergraduate student at the Alberta School of Business. He is specializing in Business Technology Management (formerly known as Management Information Systems) with a potential minor in Computer Science. During his time at university, Omer has been involved with various student c...

In this episode of the Inflection Point, I have a wonderful conversation with a close buddy of mine, Marlow Pfeifer. Marlow is a fourth year Business Economics student at University of Alberta. He has been actively involved with various student clubs on campus, both planning and competing in local and international case competitions on several occasions. He just finished a summer internship at Mas...

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I have a great conversation with Evan Lyseng. Evan is an optimist, investor, and builder who lives in Edmonton, Alberta. He works as a senior investment analyst at AltaML, Canada’s preeminent AI-focused venture studio. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a finance degree, where he co-founded the University of Alberta Venture Capital & Priva...

In this episode of the Inflection Point I have an insightful conversation with Kyle Jackson. Kyle is a CHIR Vanier Scholar and senior PhD Candidate at McMaster University studying Bioengineering. His research explores the use of genetically modified bacterial viruses and engineered proteins as therapeutic strategies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and other gut-based diseases. He has published 14 p...

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a musical conversation with Lauren Carson. Lauren is a Toronto-based indie musician. She released her debut EP, Earl St., in summer of 2022 and has since been touring it at venues across south-eastern Ontario. She has played at iconic venues such as the Rivoli, Cameron House, and Live! On Elgin, and opened for esteemed Canadian artists such as T...

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into an amazing conversation with William. William is the founder and principal benefactor of the  Fellowship of amazing young talented people from major Canadian universities since 2011. Adding approx. 25-30 Fellows every year from all disciplines of study: engineering, economics, businesses, political science, life & social sciences with the ob...

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a reflective conversation with the President & Vice Chancellor of University of Alberta - Bill Flanagan. Bill Flanagan became the 14th president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta in July 2020. Born and raised in Alberta, he has been recognized for his transformative and entrepreneurial leadership. As soon as he was appointed,...

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a kind conversation with Dr. Rob Deltombe. Dr. Deltombe owns and operates a Chiropractic, Massage and Acupuncture just off campus in College plaza. He Graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland Oregon in 2007. After short stints in clinics located in Morinville and RedDeer he decided to purchase an existing practice in Edmont...

Anna is about to begin her fourth year pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Alberta. She is majoring in Computer Science and has chosen Business and Economics as her minors. Throughout her academic journey, Anna actively engaged in various student clubs, school projects, and national/international case competitions. She founded Poke Diary, which is a WeChat website that helps...

In this episode of the Inflection Point I dive into a peaceful conversation with Yegor Musechka. Yegor is  part of our most recent ASOB grads finishing with a major in Operations Management and a minor in International Business. During his UofA years, Yegor was a part of the Alberta International Business Competition (AIBC), Alberta JDC West and Pi Kappa Alpha. His main drivers in joining these gr...

In this episode of the Inflection Point, I dive into a people focused conversation with Ashley McKarney. Passionate about people for as long as she can remember, Ashley has been specializing in Human Resources for more than 15 years across a variety of industries, including retail, professional services, commercial real estate, oil & gas, and construction. In 2019, Ashley founded Involvi HR wi...

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a heartwarming conversation with my great friend Aneerudh Aravindan, also known as Anee. Anee is going into his fourth year of Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta with a major in Finance and minor in Marketing, with a certificate in Real Estate. Throughout his degree, Anee has been extensively involved with student clubs and...

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a heartwarming conversation with my lovely friend Victoria Hryniw. Victoria is going into her final semester of her Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta with a major in Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (SEM) and minor in Operations Management (OM). Victoria was first exposed to entrepreneurship after joining Enactus,...

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into an enthralling conversation with Liam Kenney. Liam is in his 7th year of post-secondary education after completing a Bachelor of Nursing at Memorial University in Newfoundland before making the switch to finance. He is currently a part of Saint Mary University investment club called the IMPACT Fund as a Fund manager where they actively manage a...

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into an amazing conversation with Maya Bezubiak, who is the Co-Founder of ELVTE Apparel, a local clothing brand born in the heart of Alberta, here in Edmonton. Just mere two days before her surgery, with over seven reconstructions in her right knee, she decided to make a pivot and look at the positives of the situation. Hence, ELVTE Apparel was born...

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a fearless conversation with my friend Ben Sherback. I met Ben for the first time at the Alberta International Business Competition in Jasper, back in November 2022. An innocent guy with a gentle smile that displayed a subtle confidence to go out there in the world and take on any challenge, I was impressed, and glad, by Ben's amazing contri...

In this second episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a wonderful conversation with my dear friend Manu Malotra, who I have known for a couple years now. We both met for the first time on campus at the UofA Residence and have gone on to do accomplish great things together. We have been part of the same student clubs at the Alberta School of Business; have lived together in the same residence...

Change is inevitable and so are the bumps in our lives. Join me in our first ever episode of 'The Inflection Point with Shaan'; a podcast where we discuss the ups and downs, the highs and lows, and the ebbs and flows of an entrepreneur's journey to success. Welcome to the Inflection Point!