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Investments are for everyone. Most major investment opportunities are reserved for the wealthy, but every Canadian should have the opportunity to invest in good-quality funds. Brent Smith, CFO at Kinsted Wealth, has decades of investment experience to will help you make sense of investing and protecting your wealth. Tune in to understand Kinsted Wealth’s unique approach, and learn from Brent’s years of experience.

Jeff wanted to make a big impact but knew that competing in traditional tech hubs, like Silicon Valley or Toronto, wouldn’t be right for his vision. Instead, he elected to leverage brilliant ideas and top talent in two smaller Canadian cities, both with burgeoning tech scenes. Rather than repeat something that’s been done a hundred times in major cities, he co-founded two start-ups: SkipTheDishes in Winnipeg and Neo Financial in Calgary, demonstrating that great businesses can come from anywhere — not just from the biggest cities.

Mike noticed a problem - there are over 23M managers on LinkedIn all working in the culture space - and all having different conversations and using different methodologies. So, he co-founded Cratic AI to help culture managers use artificial intelligence and conversations to get better data, giving them a clear understanding of their company’s culture through the lens of things like conscientiousness, openness, friendliness and more. Mike also shares how Calgary’s entrepreneurial spirit works well in large corporations - not just startups - and why he believes start-up programs like Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) and Platform Calgary are our biggest competitive advantage.

The future is now. There are so many emerging technologies enhancing our world - from augmented reality to mixed reality and the Metaverse - and it’s all happening right here in Alberta. Hear from Jeff LaFrenz and find out how some of our most forward-thinking entrepreneurs are developing a brighter technological future and leveraging tech to enable positive progression globally.

Creating a business can be an exciting and thrilling pursuit - but what happens when it grows and you no longer feel important to it? According to John, that means it’s successful. He shares the story of Earthware, his company that is creating a return-for-reuse, zero-waste takeout container to keep things tasty without the wastey. While his team works to build that future, John is focused on the governance and goals of Earthware. Get his insights into setting up your organization to be successfully sold in the future.

Leveraging data collected here in Alberta, Tara’s team at Medlior can develop scientific studies to support positive patient outcomes worldwide. As a graduate of Alberta IoT's Fast Track Program, Medlior leverages technology and data to accomplish its scientific studies. Tara also highlights why Alberta is a phenomenal place to be a business owner - especially in STEM with the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta’s world-class programs, students and faculties to draw on.

Blockchain technology is so much more than cryptocurrencies. Blockchain is a distributed ledger that helps companies verify data and provide users with total privacy. Dan Giurescu, CEO of Credivera, explains how blockchain helps companies reduce risk and protect their bottom lines. He also shares how Credivera’s unique solutions let transparently verify personal information and empower the user to have total control over their data.

Justice reform is a complex, layered and complicated process, but Anu’s exceptional credentials and law background make her a knowledgeable leader in this area. IJM Canada focuses on a straightforward solution: the theory of change. When the justice system protects the poor—and slave owners, traffickers and other criminals can no longer exploit with impunity—millions of vulnerable people will never be abused. You will learn some hard truths about slavery around the world and how IJM Canada is strategically working to end it; including how, in targeted areas of the globe, IJM Canada has the ability to rescue millions and protect half a billion people against trafficking and slavery by 2030. 

Technological innovations such as the Internet of Things have the power to transform industries. One of the oil and gas industry’s biggest challenges is corrosion in pipes that could endanger the environment, or interfere with other pipes. Larry explains how their unique IoT technology can benefit mining, oil and gas, and more as well as his experience seeking capital investment for Total Containment. 

In today’s fast-paced world, consumers are increasingly demanding convenience and speed in every aspect of their lives. They want everything faster than ever. That’s why we like Amazon — we can get pretty much anything we desire within a day or two. But global dependence on Amazon is a double-edged sword. Mid-sized e-commerce companies are trying to compete with Amazon by providing the same level of convenience - but Sam has another idea to make mid-sized e-commerce driven companies successful. Find out what the future of e-commerce and payment processing looks like.