Collisions YYC
Tyler Chisholm
Tired of the same old news cycle? Get informed on what’s happening in businesses in Calgary, Alberta and beyond with Collisions YYC.
Tyler Chisholm hosts Alberta’s best and brightest minds who are shaping the very landscape of our province with their work in fields like Technology, FinTech, Energy, Healthcare, Education, AI, and more. Tyler’s inherent curiosity and exploratory style fuel candid conversations with the people who are driving change in our city, our province and the world.
Connect with us on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc
Tyler Chisholm hosts Alberta’s best and brightest minds who are shaping the very landscape of our province with their work in fields like Technology, FinTech, Energy, Healthcare, Education, AI, and more. Tyler’s inherent curiosity and exploratory style fuel candid conversations with the people who are driving change in our city, our province and the world.
Connect with us on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc
Episodes
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Apr 21, 2022 • 40min
Follow the Money - Sandi Gilbert, Generational Investing in Western Canada
It feels like our province is on the cusp of a new era, and creating the right atmosphere and ecosystem will help Alberta rebuild, innovate, and reimagine its economy. Sandi understands that entrepreneurs and their giving mindsets have played a huge role in this. Learn about the entrepreneurial community in Alberta, and how scrappy Alberta start-ups have transformed in recent years. Find out more about the founders who led those companies to success, and what you can learn from them.
Apr 20, 2022 • 36min
Current & Critical - Sam Friley, Survival - A Story of Small Business in Calgary
Buttermilk Fine Waffles had a few brick and mortar locations downtown Calgary, but ongoing major construction and recessions created economic pressure on Sam and his dream. He knows that the idea of never giving up is great, but that sometimes you need to know when to call it off. When COVID hit, his business had to pivot. Instead of giving up on the entrepreneurial life or his dream, he simply began packaging his mix into 500g bags and selling them in stores, such as Blush Lane, and online and as part of a Backyard Rodeo Box.
Apr 19, 2022 • 48min
Follow the Money - Wilson Acton, The Birth of a Pre-Seed Fund
Wilson is no stranger to innovative ideas. When he shared his ideas in Alberta, everyone told him and his team they were crazy; but when they took their idea out further, they were told to build it! A seasoned entrepreneur, and new fund creator (Tall Grass Ventures), Wilson Acton shares his experiences founding multiple companies, as well as what he’s learned by observing Alberta’s investment landscape.
Apr 14, 2022 • 44min
Current & Critical - Jason McFadden, Digital Transformation - A conversation on what it means and why it matters
Innovative growth may as well be Jason’s middle name. With decades of experience guiding organizations as they work to innovate, grow, adapt, and change, he’s got loads of insights to share. He will inspire you to examine your organization and find ways to improve. Learn about cloud-native solutions, future-ready approaches, and some current examples of companies revolutionizing a need or industry with their innovative approach.
Apr 12, 2022 • 57min
Follow the Money - Al-Karim Khimji, The real-life story of a PropTech start-up in YYC
Al-Kharim feels encouraged by what he’s seeing in Alberta’s investment ecosystem. Silicon Valley’s influence over digital technologies and our oil-rich status has led to an influx of money into technology, transforming our economy and making a huge difference. In this episode, you will gain insight into Al-Kharim’s fundraising process, starting with friends and family.
Apr 7, 2022 • 53min
Current & Critical - Brent Smith, Growing Wealth - A non-traditional approach Part 2
Kinsted Wealth is a Canadian financial institution, specializing in non-public investments. In the current investing landscape, the most profitable investments have shifted to private credit and debt – and Kinsted Wealth has adapted accordingly. Brent Smith, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, understands these new investment opportunities and what they can do for investors of all kinds.
Apr 5, 2022 • 35min
Follow the Money - Mark Mitchell, Creating Responsive Funding Models
Mark is a focused man - he speaks fluent Mandarin, holds two Master’s degrees, and is a Principal at a global investment and advisory network here in Alberta - Red Thread Ventures. In this new era, your business needs to be focused more than ever before - and Mark is here to help you. Recently, Mark become dedicated to the idea of strategic connections over deal flow. This episode offers advice on how to do that, explains the difference between angel investing and traditional investing, and points out what makes Alberta such an advantage.
Apr 1, 2022 • 1h 20min
Current & Critical - Alex Sarian, Arts Commons - Why Civic Pride, Downtown Revitalization and Inclusion are driving our new identity
The Arts have a huge economic impact on a city, and Alex knows this better than anyone. He shares the goal for Calgary’s Arts Commons and what that means for our city as a whole. He talks about the $450M construction project and how it will transform Arts Commons by being the single largest cultural infrastructure project in recent Canadian history. This project will make the arts more accessible to all Calgarians, and help put Calgary on the map in the way we’ve always wanted it to be — in a way that makes us proud.
Mar 30, 2022 • 1h 3min
Current & Critical - Mark Gasparotto, The War in Ukraine - A Discussion to Help Understand the Conflict
Over the course of his decorated military service, Mark has become a leading expert on developing leaders and teams and applying their use in conflict. Now, he’s using this knowledge to help organizations lead personnel and team transformations at The Gasparotto Group. With his extensive military experience, he is also qualified to help explain the recent war between Russia and Ukraine. Find out more about the origins of Russia, Putin’s geopolitical desires, and how military experts can help a country when thoughtfully applied.
Mar 28, 2022 • 1h
Follow the Money - Bryan Slauko, How the Mega-Deal is Killing Seed and Pre-Seed Investing in Alberta
Bryan shares why private funds are a worthwhile way to invest. Why? Because they offer the same benefits of a mutual fund, just with more diversification and ownership. He also explains why investing with purpose is not just the right thing to do, it’s also good business. It leads to higher performing founders, teams and companies — and ultimately a stronger return. Find out about Alberta’s venture capital fund landscape and how we can make it even more competitive.
