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Feb 20, 2025 • 60min
#214: Arun Chandrasekaran (National Bank Financial) - Capital Markets, Avoiding Consensus & Why the Lifecycle of Canadian Energy Will Continue
Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast.This episode we are joined by Mr. Arun Chandrasekaran - Head of Energy Investment Banking at National Bank- a TSX listed financial institution with a market cap of ~$43 billion. Arun Chandrasekaran has 17+ years of experience in industry. Mr. Chandrasekaran re-joined National Bank as Head of Energy, Investment Banking in August 2016. Prior to re-joining National Bank, Mr. Chandrasekaran worked as a Principal with Stream Asset Financial Management. Mr. Chandrasekaran graduated with Distinction from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Commerce Co-operative Education degree.Among other things, we discussed Capital Markets, Avoiding Consensus & Why the Lifecycle of Canadian Energy Will Continue.Enjoy.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEnergy United Upgrade Labs360 Engineering & Environmental ConsultingSupport the show

Feb 13, 2025 • 35min
#213: Charles Guedo (8am Solutions) - A.I. Trends, Tech in Calgary & Finding Market Opportunities in Software
Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast.This episode we are joined by Mr. Charles Guedo - CEO of 8am Solutions - a Calgary based tech company. 8am Solutions provides software that allows companies to better adhere to workplace safety legislation with the use of machine learning and A.I. Among other uses, 8am Solutions users pay an annual fee, and in exchange - get quick summaries on whether their oil & gas health and safety procedures & documents meet government requirements. Mr. Charles Guedo spent over 10 years in the vendor management & compliance software industry before founding 8am Solutions. Among other things, we discussed A.I. Trends vs. Problem Solving, Tech in Calgary & Finding Market Opportunities in Software.Enjoy.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEnergy United Upgrade Labs360 Engineering & Environmental ConsultingSupport the show

Feb 6, 2025 • 53min
#212: Jason Landau & Eugene Vath (Waratah Capital) - Capital Allocation in the Canadian Energy Industry: Considerations on Growth vs. Investor Returns
Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast.This episode we are joined by Mr. Jason Landau & Mr. Eugene Vath from Waratah Capital - a Toronto, Ontario based asset management firm that has grown from $25 million to ~$4 billion under management since 2010. Mr. Landau is the Managing Director, Portfolio Manager and Head of Investment Team. Mr. Landau received an Honours Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.Mr. Vath is an investment analyst, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Victoria, as well as the CFA designations.Among other things, we discussed Capital Allocation in the Canadian Energy Industry: Considerations on Growth vs. Investor Returns.Enjoy.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEnergy United Upgrade Labs360 Engineering & Environmental ConsultingSupport the show

Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 10min
#211: Rob Broen (Athabasca Oil) - Stock Buybacks, 80 Years of Reserves & Why Return of Free Cash Flow is Good for Investors
Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast.This episode we are joined by Mr. Rob Broen - President & CEO of Athabasca Oil - a Calgary based energy company listed on the TSX, with a market cap of ~$3 billion. Mr. Broen Joined Athabasca in November 2012 as Senior Vice President Light Oil, and was Promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2013, and CEO in 2015.Mr. Broen has over 25 years of exploration and production experience including 18 years with Talisman Energy in various technical and management capacities (President, Talisman Energy USA Inc. and Senior Vice President, North American Shale). At Talisman, Mr. Broen managed capital budgets over $1 billion and a 120,000 boe/d North American shale portfolio (Montney, Duvernay, Marcellus and Eagle Ford).Mr. Broen earned a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Alberta, and is a graduate of the Ivey Executive Program at the Richard Ivey School of Business.Among other things we disused Stock Buybacks, 80 Years of Reserves & Why Return of Free Cash Flow is Good for Investors.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEnergy United Upgrade LabsCanada ActionSupport the show

Jan 23, 2025 • 57min
#210: Jeff Robson (Vada Capital) - Building a Family Office, Adventures in Rodeo & Private Equity Differentiation
Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast.This episode we are joined by Mr. Jeff Robson - President & CEO of Vada Capital - an independent, family-backed private equity firm based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Mr. Robson is a board member of the Haskayne Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the First Monday Foundation, the Alberta Hockey Foundation, is a also a Robson DNA Center Board Advisor, a General Manager of Canadian Professional Rodeo Association and Founding Partner of Creative Destruction Labs Rockies.Mr. Robson earned a Business Management degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.Among other things we disused Growing a Family Office, Adventures in Rodeo & Private Equity Differentiation.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEnergy United Upgrade LabsCanadian Energy Executive AssociationSupport the show

Jan 16, 2025 • 33min
#209: Jamie Mackie (Richardson Wealth) - The Wilson Mackie Days, 150 Years in Calgary & Opportunities in the Wealth Management Sector
Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast.This episode we are joined by Mr. Jamie Mackie who is retired now, but spent 40 years in the investment banking, energy & wealth management sectors. Mr. Mackie's 40 years of experience included roles at Richardson GMP, Macquarie Group, J F Mackie & Company & FirstEnergy Capital where he was an early member of the firm. Mr. Mackie earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Calgary, and a Master of Science Degree from Yale University. Among other things we disused The Wilson Mackie Days, 150 Years in Calgary & Opportunities in the Wealth Management Sector.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEnergy United Upgrade LabsPipelineonline.caCanadian Energy Executive AssociationSupport the show

Jan 9, 2025 • 57min
#208: Jeff Davison (Prostate Cancer Centre) - The 2025 Calgary Mayor Election: Unlocking Economic Development & Why it Matters
Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast.This episode we are joined by Mr. Jeff Davison - 2025 Calgary Mayor Candidate & Chief Executive Officer of the Prostate Cancer Centre - an Alberta-based health charity dedicated to providing clinical support, education and resources to help men navigate the complex world of prostate cancer.Mr. Davison has spent over twenty years with publicly traded companies in the energy, technology and creative services sectors and was elected to Calgary City Council from 2017 - 2021. Jeff Davison is currently on the University of Calgary Board of Governors and Senate, and has previously served on the Board of Directors for Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, Calgary Economic Development, and the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund. Mr. Davison earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications Studies from the University of Calgary in 2003, and also attended Cornell University in 2017 for its Strategy Program in Marketing.Among other things we disused The 2025 Calgary Mayor Election: Unlocking Economic Development & Why it Matters.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEnergy United Upgrade LabsCanada ActionCanadian Energy Executive AssociationSupport the show

Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 3min
#207: Alex Epstein (Center for Industrial Progress) - New Year Edition: Thinking 101, Technology Growth & Why Canadian Energy Enables Human Flourishing
Hello, and welcome back to the podcast This episode we are joined by Alex Epstein - founder & President of the Center for Industrial Progress - a for-profit think-tank seeking to bring about a new industrial revolution by using technology to improve the planet across a multitude of industries including mining, manufacturing, agriculture, chemistry, and energy. Mr. Epstein is also the author of the new book titled Fossil Future, the New York Times bestseller The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, and the creator of EnergyTalkingPoints.com - a source of talking points on energy, environmental, and climate issues.Mr. Epstein has made his moral case for fossil fuels at dozens of campuses, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Duke (his alma mater), and has also spoken to employees and leaders at dozens of Fortune 500 companies, including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Phillips 66, Valero, Enbridge, and TransCanada.Mr.Epstein also holds an undergraduate degree from Duke University.Among other things we disused Technological Development, Thinking 101 & Why Canadian Energy is a Source of Human Flourishing.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEnergy United Upgrade LabsRARE Oilfield ServicesCanadian Energy Executive AssociationSupport the show

Dec 26, 2024 • 48min
#206: Mark Mulroney (Scotiabank) - The Art of Listening, Family Lessons & Opportunities in Capital Markets
Merry Christmas, happy holidays & welcome back to the podcast.This episode we are joined by Mr. Mark Mulroney - Vice Chair, Global Banking and Markets at Scotiabank - a TSX & NYSE listed financial institution with a market cap of ~$100 billion & ~$70 billion respectively.Mark Mulroney joined Scotiabank in 2018 and has served as Head of Financial Institutions and Sponsors within Corporate and Investment Banking. Mark Mulroney was appointed to his current role as Vice Chair, Global Banking and Markets in October 2024 where he is focused on strategic relationships and advancing synergies within Global Banking and Markets as well as the broader Bank.Prior to joining Scotiabank, Mark served as Co-Head of Equity Trading and Head of Equity Capital Markets with National Bank Financial Markets. He began his career in 2001 at Goldman Sachs & Co. in New York City. In 2005, Mark moved to Toronto with RBC Capital Markets and was promoted to Head of Equity Trading in 2007, relocating to London (UK). In 2009, he returned to Canada as Co-Head of Equity Agency Trading in Toronto.An active community volunteer, Mark is involved in a variety of fundraising efforts and also serves on a number of not-for-profit boards including The BlackNorth Initiative, Co-Chairs the Boost (CYAC) Fundraising Advisory Board and is Chair of the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government Advisory Board, at St Francis Xavier (Antigonish, Nova Scotia).Mark holds an undergraduate degree from Duke University (2001).Among other things we disused The Art of Listening, Family Lessons & Opportunities in Capital Markets.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEnergy United Upgrade LabsRARE Oilfield ServicesCanadian Gas AssociationSupport the show

Dec 19, 2024 • 54min
#205: Graeme Edge (Energy Distruptors) - From a $250k Loss to Richard Branson & the Journey Thus Far
Hello, and welcome back to the podcast.This episode we are joined by Mr. Graeme Edge - co-founder and CEO of Energy Disruptors - a conference created to address the opportunities and challenges presented in the energy industry by connecting leaders who share their perspectives on technology, new business models, emerging global trends, & policies.In addition to the Energy Disruptors conference, Mr. Edge is the founder & CEO of ScaleBlaze - an executive search firm specializing in clean energy/clean tech, energy transition, and e-mobility sectors. Mr. Edge also earned a bachelor's degree from King's College London.Among other things we discussed going From a $250k Loss to Booking Richard Branson & the Journey Thus Far.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEnergy United Upgrade LabsRARE Oilfield ServicesSupport the show
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