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.
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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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Nov 2, 2021 • 46min
Current & Critical - Peter Crawley, Alberta IoT - Smart Buildings
Imagine... A completely smart office tower - where your cell phone guides you to your desk, which is temperature-controlled and lit to your precise preferences, where private conversations cannot be heard because technology is dampening the sound. Peter’s team at PCC Integrate is building offices like this today. Learn how IoT can revolutionize work and why Calgary, Alberta is the place to be an IoT leader.
Oct 29, 2021 • 51min
Current & Critical - Adam Rock, The legal perspective of investing in early stage companies in Western Canada
Sometimes, you need to spend money to make money. Seeking investment into a start-up is no different. Successful companies with simple capital structures that are easy to understand create more value, which creates a snowball effect. Adam breaks this down, along with his insights on being comfortable talking about money, seeking legal advice, and what Calgary needs to do to become the most important tech centre in North America.
Oct 26, 2021 • 47min
Current & Critical - Lawrence Korngut, Growing the Health & BioTech Sector in Alberta
Lawrence believes not only in thinking outside the box but that there is no box to constrain our innovations at all. As a neuromuscular neurologist, he is working to drive better health outcomes. Challenges in healthcare are global - which means the impact of new advancements can be far-reaching. Learn more about KASTx and gain a clearer understanding of the digital health ecosystem and how to invest in it.
Oct 21, 2021 • 50min
Current & Critical - Murray Rodgers, The Psychedelic Economy
Murray Rodgers is an astute and successful businessman, and he also understands that not everything should be predicated on endless growth. And psychedelic or shamanic plant medicine is one of those. Murray helps you understand what plant medicine really is and how it creates measurable outcomes for a myriad of mental health illnesses and addictions. He also unpacks the business opportunities and challenges of investing in psychedelic research companies and how Calgary is at the forefront of psychedelic research and execution of these therapy modules.
Oct 19, 2021 • 48min
Current & Critical - Grant Strem, Hydrogen and our Future
If you want to understand what going carbon neutral or decarbonizing a facility actually means, Grant is the perfect guide. Grant is not only passionate about decreasing air pollution and leaving a better province for future generations, but his team at Proton Energy is working to create that future through their innovative approach to hydrogen production. If you’re not sold on what a green Alberta can look like, this episode will give you plenty to consider.
Oct 14, 2021 • 51min
Current & Critical - Reva Bond, Digital Transformation in the Construction Sector
Reva Bond Ramsden knows how to build - whether infrastructure or the future of students. Reva will help you understand how technology is changing what students learn, where and how they learn, and how quickly curriculums have to change to keep up. Her insight into the traditional construction industry complements her forward-thinking approach to construction in the future.
Oct 12, 2021 • 54min
Current & Critical - Heidi Brandley, The Future of our Workforce
The skills you have today may not be the skills that are required one year from now. But what are the skills of tomorrow? Heidi Brandley will help us understand how job seekers and employers that remain flexible and agile will continue succeeding, the opportunities in a virtual work world, and how Alberta-based companies can continue to attract and develop top talent across the province.
Oct 8, 2021 • 41min
Current & Critical - Leah Sarich, Thin Air Labs - A story worth telling
Understanding what innovation really means, or what emerging technology is capable of, doesn’t have to be impossible. Leah Sarich uses her background as a news anchor to tell the incredible stories happening in Alberta through Thin Air Labs. By working with start-ups that are creating massive impact, and helping all Calgarians understand the benefit and value of our innovation ecosystem, Leah and Thin Air Labs can get our city, province, and the world on board for a brighter future.
Oct 7, 2021 • 51min
Current & Critical - Justin Caskey, Alberta IoT - Acoustical Engineering
According to Justin, IoT helps existing skillsets and expertise by amplifying it and making them more powerful. Despite working in a mature industry, Justin and his team knew the Alberta IoT Fast Track Program could help them pivot their business to better serve their customers by eliminating the friction caused by noise pollution. Learn more about the power of IoT and how Alberta is a global leader in the sound and acoustics industry.
Oct 5, 2021 • 1h 1min
Current & Critical - Janet Brown, Calgary Municipal Election 2021 - What you need to know
The biggest ballot item in Albertans minds? The economy. COVID-19 gave us an economic beating, and also impacted our healthcare and education systems, which are the next most important topics to Albertans. Janet will help you understand the issues, what we as Albertans can do about them, and give you the data-driven knowledge to vote with confidence.
