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With everything from corporate centers and industrial manufacturers to some of Calgary’s finest shops and restaurants, Victoria Park is one of the most diverse areas in our city. Once COVID-19 confined us to our homes last year, things in Victoria Park got a little quiet. But for David, it was business as usual in looking towards the future and making big plans for this Calgary gem. Join me as David tells all about what makes Victoria Park so special, how they helped businesses navigate through COVID-19, and why this diverse area will help drive our economy by bringing our city together.

Our start-up community is full of innovators who are transforming industries and creating new opportunities for our province. While some look to innovate in new industries, Jill used her passion for the environment and technology to transform transportation in our oil & gas and energy sectors. The result – Drift Technological Solutions Ltd. and its flagship product DriftTech Mobile, a digital platform that eliminates inefficiencies by delivering in the moment field information to enable reporting and analytics with ease. Join me as Jill takes us through Drift Technological Solutions Ltd., her experiences in Calgary’s start-up community, and shares her words of wisdom to entrepreneurs who want to get their start-ups off the ground.

Gabe is the CEO and Portfolio Manager at Vela Software, an operating group of Constellation Software that acquires, manages and builds industry-specific software businesses around the world. While Vela Software brings expertise to a wide scope of industries, Gabe’s focus is on the ones that built our province – oil, gas, and energy. So, who better to talk to about the innovative businesses that are shaking things up and looking for capital in Alberta? Join me as Gabe talks about Vela Software and Constellation Software, how he determines which companies are ideal for acquisition, and how Alberta's innovative businesses fit inside that framework.

After working through an economic downturn, a global pandemic, and transformations of our largest industries, Alberta businesses have been getting knocked down for quite some time now. While some have a hard time getting back up, Colleen believes it’s the businesses that can roll with the punches that live to fight another day. As a Partner with Deloitte Canada, Colleen champions resiliency and adaptability in business with forward-thinking consultancy that helps her clients be ready for what's to come, be it good, bad, or downright ugly. Join me as Colleen takes us through her first year with Deloitte Canada and the importance of building resilient and adaptable organizations that can manage the curveballs that our changing world throws our way.

For over 20 years, Tundra Process Solutions has provided a wide range of industrial process equipment across multiple industries in Western Canada. At the start of 2021, this Calgary-based success story was officially acquired by the Wajax Corporation, a bold move that CEO Iggy Domagalski feels came at the right time for Tundra and will provide meaningful growth. Join me as Iggy shares how talks began with Wajax, what the acquisition means for Tundra, and shares his tips and insights for any business owners working towards an acquisition of their own.

Virtuo is a tech-enabled service that streamlines the journey towards homeownership with a dedicated concierge. It’s also another success story from Calgary’s start-up community, home to many new, exciting innovations. Now five years after launch, CEO and Co-Founder Casey Kachur has seen our once-fragmented start-up community start to work together – but there’s still plenty of opportunity to make things better. Join me as Casey takes us through Virtuo’s journey, how they are transforming the home buying experience, and why the innovators in our start-up community need to come together for our city’s brighter future.

The global construction industry is on the verge of a mass transformation but seems to be taking its time. All the industry needs is that final push in the right direction. As President and CEO, Scott wants that push to come from ZS2 Technologies – a Calgary-based start-up specializing in the development of innovative construction technologies that are stronger, safer, and healthier for people and the planet. Join me as Scott takes us through the first year of ZS2 Technologies' journey, how they are creating sustainability in the construction industry, and why they chose to set their roots right here in Calgary.

One of the biggest misconceptions about transformation is that our workforce will have to start from scratch and learn a whole new set of skills. Throughout her career, Trish has successfully pivoted her skills to several industries, from healthcare, to energy, agriculture, cannabis, and, finally, construction. So, who better to clear the air when it comes to pivoting an entire province? Join me as Trish shares her perspective on Alberta's transformation and why we need to pivot our province fast so that we don’t get left behind in new, emerging industries.

Last year, Adam helped us understand the benefits of Bitcoin and to walk us through Bitcoin Well, an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of this decentralized currency. Since being on the show, Bitcoin Well has grown into what may become the first publicly-traded Bitcoin ATM company in the world as Adam continues to deliver on his mission to deliver Bitcoin into the mainstream and the hands of everyone in the world. Join me for another lively chat with Adam as he gives us a Bitcoin Well update and explains why this decentralized currency is the answer to creating financial sovereignty.

As our industries continue to change, it can be a challenge to retrain ourselves and learn new skills. After all, who has the time and energy to balance both a career and a full course load? That's what Vis Naidoo and The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) want to make possible with The Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Studies – a flexible learning experience that offers online and in-class courses for further professional development. Join me as Vis takes us through the vision behind The Centre for Continuing Education, the benefits of learning in a collaborative environment, and how SAIT is creating a more connected learning pathway.