Best Edmonton Region Podcasts (2026)

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Edmonton's Hydrogen Innovation Ecosystem 30:34

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Kessia, Dave, and Iftikhar discussed the collaboration between Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta in funding hydrogen innovation projects. They highlighted the seamless transition of projects between the two organizations, with Alberta Innovates supporting early-stage research and Emissions Reduction Alberta funding pilot plants and …

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How AI & "SimCity" Tech Are Solving Real World Problems 19:20

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You don’t need a massive organization to make a massive difference. In this episode of Do Local Good, hosts Sean Singh and Brett Eigner sit down with Katelyn Petersen (former Chief Experience Officer) and Krista Davis (Director of People Operations) from RunWithIt Synthetics (RWI). RWI is an Edmonton-based tech company that creates accurate, geospa…

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A Series of Deliberate Steps / Sarah Leichsenring 34:52

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In this episode of Hydrogen 2.0, we talk with Sarah Leichsenring, a grad research assistant and master’s student in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Alberta. Sarah works with Dr. Bob Koch and the Mechanical Engineering Energy Control Team, where she focuses on converting heavy-duty diesel engines to hydrogen–diesel dual-fu…

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Bridging Innovation with Regulation / Sidney Manning & Jared Sayers 34:45

2M ago34:45

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To move hydrogen from pilots to commercial deployment isn’t just about technology—it’s about trust, safety and coordination. On this episode host Kessia Kopecky talks with Sidney Manning, Provincial Administrator, Plumbing & Gas with Alberta Municipal Affairs, and Jared Sayers, President & CEO of Azolla Hydrogen to unpack regulatory and operational…

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Centre for Hydrogen Innovation / Amit Kumar 27:54

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On this episode host Kessia Kopecky talks with Professor Amit Kumar from the University of Alberta. Our guest shares his extensive experience with hydrogen research at the U of A, highlighting how the 2021 Alberta hydrogen roadmap has led to increased activity and the establishment of the Center for Hydrogen Innovation. Guest: Amit Kumar Email: Ami…

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Hydrogen 2.0 The Podcast / Brent Lakeman & Alanna Hnatiw 32:35

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In our first ever episode, we set the table for Hydrogen 2.0 in the Edmonton region. With Mayor Hnatiw (Sturgeon County), we talk about the job of a hub—not hype, but the work of getting the right people around the same table, aligning efforts and vision, and derisking early investments. We share a couple of real examples of how hub models and cohe…

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Hydrogen 2.0... the podcast... coming this week! 1:05

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Coming this week! Our podcast features special guests and leaders discussing the many projects, partnerships, and innovations driving hydrogen adoption — starting in the Edmonton Metro Region, and expanding outward to Alberta, Canada, and the World.By Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub

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Hydrogen 2.0... the podcast... coming soon! 1:19

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Coming soon... it's 'Hydrogen 2.0' Our podcast features special guests and leaders discussing the many projects, partnerships, and innovations driving hydrogen adoption — starting in the Edmonton Metro Region, and expanding outward to Alberta, Canada, and the World.By Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub

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Navigating Gender-Based Violence in the Edmonton Region 42:43

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About the Episode In this episode of United Way’sDo Local Good podcast, hosts Baichi Chaki and Yawa Idi are joined by Emma Potter from Canadian Mental Health Association and Ashley Baxter from WIN House for a vital conversation on gender-based violence and the strength it takes to survive and rebuild. Together, they explore the layered realities su…

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The Power of Mentorship: How It Shapes Youth in Edmonton 15:14

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About the Episode In this episode of United Way’s Do Local Good podcast, Youth of the Year Yaël Witvoet takes the mic to share how one strong connection shaped her path and how she’s paying it forward. From student to mentor, Yaël offers a powerful look into what it takes to support youth: being consistent, building trust, and creating space for yo…

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How is the U.K. using a regional approach to decarbonization? 13:05

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In this episode of Decarbonizing Today, Chris Rowell from Tees Valley sits down with Brent Lakeman to discuss how a regional approach to decarbonization changes between countries – as well as how it stays the same.By Edmonton Global

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How is collaboration driving decarbonization efforts? 32:21

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In this episode of Decarbonizing Today, Corwyn Bruce from Heidelberg Materials and Adam Chalkley from Enbridge sit down with Brent Lakeman to discuss the critical role that partnerships and collaboration play in decarbonizing.By Edmonton Global

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How is the definition of waste changing in the Edmonton region? 18:05

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In this episode of Decarbonizing Today, Corey Saban, the CEO of [Re] Waste sits down with Edmonton Global's Alyssa Linford to discuss what the word "waste" even means and how that definition is changing.By Edmonton Global

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How important are global partnerships in the pursuit of decarbonization? 32:55

10M ago32:55

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In the latest episode of Decarbonizing Today, Energy Bridge Global's founder, Patricia Schouker, is joined by your Edmonton Global host, Kessia Kopecky. The paid discussed partnerships and the importance of working together, the power of constituents, and long-term thinking in the face of disruption of the global energy market.…

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How are Indigenous communities furthering decarbonization? 17:27

11M ago17:27

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In this episode of Decarbonizing Today, Edmonton Global Host Michelle Hiltz sits down with Alexander Business Center's Kris Vanderburg to discuss the importance of industry engagement with the Edmonton Regions Indigenous community, as well as how Alexander Business Council and the Indigenous population are aiding the transition to clean energy.…

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Why did Linde invest $2B in the Edmonton Region? 25:55

11M ago25:55

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Edmonton Global host, Mustafa Sahin, sits down with Greg Panuccio from Linde to discuss Linde’s recent investment in the Alberta Industrial Heartland with Dow and the attributes of the Edmonton Region that influenced that investment.By Edmonton Global

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How can biology help reduce carbon emissions? 18:22

12M ago18:22

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In this episode, Edmonton Global host, Amanda Sparks, sits down with SynBioBlox’s John McDougall to discuss how synthetic biology can help drive decarbonization.By Edmonton Global

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How does governance affect clean technology advancement? 11:05

1y ago11:05

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Edmonton Global Host Avash Timsina sits down with Enhance Energy’s Candice Paton to discuss stacked geology CCUS, public perceptions of CCUS, the effect government incentives and regulations have on the advancement of CCUS, and more.By Edmonton Global

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How is Varme using waste to produce carbon-negative energy? 29:18

1y ago29:18

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In our first episode, we are joined by Sean Collins, CEO of Varme Energy, to talk about his groundbreaking waste-to-energy project that is transforming how the Edmonton Region is utilizing waste and producing clean energy.By Edmonton Global

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Financial Literacy and Empowerment in Edmonton with Ashley Tillenius 44:26

1y ago44:26

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In this episode of United Way’s Do Local Good podcast, hosts Vasu Aggarwal and Shawn Singh shine a spotlight on the critical role of financial literacy in building resilient communities. They are joined by Ashley Tillenius, an Operations Manager at TD, and a dedicated volunteer with United Way’s Each One, Teach One initiative. Together, they explor…

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Intergenerational Healing: The Role of Culture and Community in Trauma Recovery 51:07

1y ago51:07

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In this episode of United Way’s Do Local Good podcast, hosts Natalie Steffl and Rahma Dalmar explore the lasting impact of intergenerational trauma and the pathways to healing with special guest Pamela Spurvey, an Indigenous Wellness Coordinator and facilitator with United Way’s Empower U program. Pamela shares her personal journey of mental health…

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Art as Therapy: Bridging Mental Health Gaps in the Edmonton Region 40:48

1y ago40:48

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In this episode of United Way’s Do Local Good podcast, hosts Yawa Idi and Rahma Dalmar explore how art therapy is making a meaningful impact on mental health in the Alberta Capital Region. Joined by special guests Derryl-Lynn Braumberger, MCP-AT, CCC, and Laura Torgrimson, MCP-AT, CCC, art therapists from The Family Centre, the conversation highlig…

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Do Local Good Podcast 0:52

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Welcome to Do Local Good, a podcast created by United Way of the Alberta Capital Region and hosted by the team of volunteers on the GenNEXT Cabinet! We feature stories and people from the Edmonton region to inform, inspire, and invite others to join us in building resilient and thriving communities. Each episode features insights from local experts…

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Decarbonizing Today Trailer 1:39

1y ago1:39

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Welcome to Decarbonizing Today, a deep dive into the Edmonton Region's role in addressing the global climate crisis. We're diving into the social, environmental, and economic impacts of the investments, innovations, projects, initiatives, and partnerships taking place in the Edmonton Region’s clean tech economy, answering the question, “How is the …

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Welcome to our new co-host – Kristen Aspenes 18:29

2y ago18:29

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Brianna will be away on maternity leave for the next year so we are welcoming Kristen Aspenes, Engagement Coordinator at Edmonton Global as Sherri's new co-host. Kristen shares a bit about her background and role with Edmonton Global and Brianna does a bit of a look back over her time with the organization so far.…

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Building major infrastructure in Canada — Guest: Adam Legge, President, Business Council of Alberta 32:59

2+ y ago32:59

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Sherri and Brianna speak with Adam Legge, President of the Business Council of Alberta. We talk about their ongoing work to support business-friendly policies for the province and about their latest report, Future Unbuilt, which provides recommendations to the federal government on how to improve Canada's regulatory processes to build major infrast…

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The future of air cargo — Guests: SASI World and YEG 37:46

2+ y ago37:46

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Brianna and Sherri speak with Stan Wraight, President and CEO of SASI World, Charles Edwards, VP of SASI World, and Alex Lowe, from the Edmonton International Airport (YEG). They discuss the ongoing work to build out cargo capacity at the Edmonton International Airport and what trends are happening globally that impact global logistics and cargo tr…

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2023 NASCO Continental Reunion — Guest: VP Rachel Connell 24:26

2+ y ago24:26

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Sherri and Brianna chat with Rachel Connell, VP of the North American Strategy for Competitiveness (NASCO), about their upcoming reunion event taking place in Edmonton, August 29-31, 2023. The event will see Canada, U.S., and Mexico business and political leaders gather to discuss the future of our North American trading relationships. Learn more a…

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State of Growth — The Edmonton Metropolitan Region 29:23

2+ y ago29:23

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Sherri and Brianna were invited by UDI - Edmonton Metro to their event to launch their State of Growth report. The report was jointly produced with the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board and provides a compelling snapshot of the region’s diverse assets and offerings around four themes: people and housing, economic competitiveness and employment, la…

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Building a pharmaceutical hub — Guest: Andrew MacIsaac, CEO, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation 31:20

2+ y ago31:20

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We speak to Andrew MacIsaac, CEO of Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API) about supporting the life sciences sector by linking post-secondary institutions and industry and facilitating commercialization. We also talk about the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative and the work being done to build the Edmonton region into a pharmaceutical R & D and ma…

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Cashless convenience store meets Swiss robo-barista — Guests: James, Sebastian & Vladimir 25:42

2+ y ago25:42

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We chat with Dr. Sebastian Knebel and Vladimir Srezoski from Smyze, based in Switzerland, and James Johnson, founder of Vender Convenience, a cashless convenience store opening in downtown Edmonton. Smyze is investing to install their robotic barista in the store - their first North American location. https://www.venderconvenience.com/ https://smyz…

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Highlights from a trip to Upper Bound 31:36

2+ y ago31:36

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Taproot reporters Shayne Giles and Ashley Lavallee-Koenig join Karen Unland to recap what they heard at Upper Bound, Edmonton's annual AI week, and share their thoughts on how artificial intelligence is changing their world. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) Upper Bound ran from May 23 to 26…

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Hydrogen Hack — Guests: Steven Martens & Peter Fenwick 29:31

2+ y ago29:31

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We chat with Peter Fenwick, Director, Scale-Up and Growth Programs at Mount Royal University, and Steven Martens, co-lead of the Hydrogen Innovation Accelerator. We discuss how accelerators work and current initiatives in Alberta to support the emerging hydrogen economy. Register for the Hydrogen Hack on June 21st in Edmonton: https://www.eventbrit…

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Urban planning and economic development — Guests: Kalen Anderson & Susan Keating 28:48

2+ y ago28:48

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Kalen Anderson is the Executive Director of the Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro, and Susan Keating is their board chair. We learn about their organization and how land use policy affects economic development and housing affordability. https://www.udiedmonton.com/By Edmonton Global

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Producing hydrogen with forestry waste fibre — Guest: Ian MacGregor 19:52

2+ y ago19:52

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We chat with Ian MacGregor, who played a lead role in the building of the Sturgeon Refinery. Ian is the founder of Hydrogen Naturally, a company using proven technology, sustainable forest waste fibre, and in-depth knowledge of carbon sequestration to build a reliable long-lasting hydrogen supply source in the Edmonton region. We talk about the Edm…

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Red tape reduction: what it means and why it matters — Guest: Evan Walker 28:41

2+ y ago28:41

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We chat with Evan Walker, a graduate student at the University of Alberta in the Department of Political Science, and a policy intern at Edmonton Global. Evan has been working on a research paper exploring global best practices in red tape reduction to support business investment and economic growth. We talk about what red tape is, what it isn't, a…

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Growing innovation in the food & agriculture sector — Guest: Dr. Stan Blade 27:24

2+ y ago27:24

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We talk with Dr. Stanford Blade, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta and professor in the Faculty’s Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Science. We talk about the importance of building a strong talent pipeline, how innovation is enhancing the food and agriculture sector, and…

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Business events and their role in economic development — Guest: Anna Look 24:31

3y ago24:31

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We talk to Anna Look, owner and founder of Look Ahead Consulting. We talk about the role business events play in economic development and investment attraction, as well as the latest trends and shifts that are happening in the business events sector. Anna's website: https://lookaheadconsulting.ca/ Anna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-l…

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The Edmonton region's inherent strengths in agriculture — Guest: Jerry Bouma 31:49

3y ago31:49

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We talk with Jerry Bouma, a local and well-respected consultant in the food and agriculture industry, who has consulted throughout the globe. He shares his insights as to why the Edmonton Metropolitan Region has so much potential in this sector, the current challenges, and where we go from here. Jerry can be reached by email at: jerry (at) jerrybou…

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Inclusive Entrepreneurship — Guest: Dr. Leanne Hedberg 28:40

3y ago28:40

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Sherri and Brianna chat with Dr. Leanne Hedberg, Director of the Social Innovation Institute and Associate Professor in MacEwan University's Department of Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources Management and Management. We chat about barriers to building an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, social entrepreneurship, and how we can improve acc…

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Alberta Esports Strategy — Guests: CK Dhaliwal and Madison Côté 31:40

3y ago31:40

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Brianna and Sherri chat esports with CK Dhaliwal and Madison Côté. What are “esports” and why are they an economic development opportunity for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region? On February 18 & 19, 2023, the Alberta Esports Expo is being held – free – at the Edmonton Expo Centre https://esportsalberta.ca/aee…

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Amii aims to bridge research and industry 43:19

3y ago43:19

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Here are the relevant links for this episode: Steph Enders Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) Amii's five-year collaboration with TELUS ISL Adapt uses ML to make water treatment cleaner and greener TELUS started in Edmonton Blindman Brewing: Sustainable AI-powered Craft Beer Media Release: Attabotics Partners with AltaML and Amii to Bols…

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RUNWITHIT Synthetics dials forward into the future 56:07

3y ago56:07

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Here are the relevant links for this episode: Co-host Lazina Mckenzie of ThresholdImpact Venture Mentoring Service Guest Myrna Bittner of RUNWITHIT Synthetics Launch Party 7 Synthetic Silicon Valley earthquake Synthetic Platform Missions Dual disaster scenario RUNWITHIT's year-in-review video AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator RWI's Holodeck South …

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Making connections and drawing attention with Gail Powley 42:03

3y ago42:03

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Here are the relevant links for this episode: Gail Powley Technology Alberta Canada Foundation for Innovation Edmonton Unlimited Innovation Growth Council ASTech Awards ASTech Awards recognize wide range of innovators 2022 Innovation Gallery and Company Showcase Exhibitors Gummy startup offers sweet alternatives to pills and tablets Nanoprecise clo…

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Looking back at 2022 and ahead to 2023 45:20

3y ago45:20

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Here are the relevant links for this episode: How To Do an Annual Reflection to Get The Most Out Of The Year Ahead by Ashley Janssen Mack's Goodreads page Some raises of 2022 (figures from briefed.in): Wyvern: $13.7 million Aurora Hydrogen: $13 million DrugBank: $9 million Copperstone Technologies: $7.9 million Direct-C: $3.9 million Truffle System…

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Looking back on 2022: Guest — CEO Malcolm Bruce 22:16

3y ago22:16

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In the final episode for 2022, Brianna and Sherri chat with the CEO of Edmonton Global, Malcolm Bruce, about the year's highlights in economic development for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.By Edmonton Global

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Shawn Kanungo goes boldly into the book business 48:36

3y ago48:36

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Here are the relevant links for this episode: Shawn Kanungo The Bold Ones: Innovate and Disrupt to Become Truly Indispensable The Bold Ones trailer Shawn Kanungo on TikTok Shawn Kanungo on LinkedIn Strategist slows down to make a splash with The Bold Ones Do what Shawn says: Subscribe to Taproot Edmonton (He was fond of our election coverage) Books…

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Economic Recovery in the Edmonton Region — Guest: MLA Searle Turton 23:51

3y ago23:51

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Searle Turton, MLA for Spruce Grove-Stony Plain, talks about the Edmonton Metro Region Economic Recovery Working Group that he recently chaired. He shares his experience moving from municipal to provincial politics and some ideas for engaging more people in the trades.By Edmonton Global

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Accelerators put the pedal to the metal 30:28

3y ago30:28

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Here are the relevant links for this episode: Plug and Play Alberta grads get ready to execute Plug and Play Alberta Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program (Scaleup GAP) Trust Science Trust Science's revenue growth Alberta Accelerator by 500 TELUS Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator Applications close on Dec. 23, 2022 Dec. 12 informat…

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Clavis Studio helps interior designers show their creativity 43:30

3y ago43:30

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Here are the relevant links for this episode: Abby Aiyeleye Clavis Studio Collaboration with Artterra Artterra online art gallery Parisa Golchoubian of Artterra on the collaboration Blueprint: Backing BIPOC Businesses, powered by DMZ Black Architects and Interior Designers Association DMZ's Women of the Year list for 2022 Most Promising Startup Ent…