High Octane Friends
The High Octane Friends podcast is where Rob McMullan & Trevor McKee discuss a variety of subjects in an authentic and unvarnished way, and where we celebrate remarkable journeys and share powerful insights that fuel motivation and personal growth through every episode.
Episodes
16 episodes
Do no Evil? A tech investor's view of AI’s impact.
On High Octane Friends' latest podcast, Caitlin Carter from VC firm/venture studio Highline Beta discusses where Artificial...
Queen Nerdine's inspiring entrepreneurial journey
Our good friend Nadine ("Nerdine") Miller is a true "Renaissance person" with degrees from MIT and Oxford, she has shifted from engineering and mining to board work, which led to self-funding a tech startup. Her career included advanced soil me...
Beyond the Angels: Bryan Watson's Masterclass on Tax Credits and Canadian Capital for the Early-Stage Founder
Rob McMullan and Trevor McKee are joined by Bryan Watson, who discusses his extensive history in the Canadian angel investment and tech ecosystem, including work in building angel groups and his perspective on the SR&ED tax credit as a d...
Boost Motivation and Willpower today, and for 2026!
Returning to productivity after a break—such as the holiday season—requires addressing motivation from biological, psychological, and environmental angles. Foundational habits like consistent sleep, morning sunlight exposure, and stable blood s...
How living abroad enhances life, love and mind
The main topic of the podcast was the importance and value of living abroad in an increasingly insular society, which led to a discussion of Adrienne Nemeth's move from Hungary to Paris due to the fall of communism, Trevor McKee's formative exp...
Why your Couch Potato investment plan might have prediabetes
Rob McMullan, Trevor McKee, and Patrick de Kruyff discussed the episode topic, "Your couch potato investment style has pre-diabetes." Patrick de Kruyff, an executive for Owens McFaden Group, critiqued the passive investing "couch potato" sty...
Reversity and Exclusion
Rob McMullan, Trevor McKee, and guest Sheliza Jamal discuss the state of DEI (perhaps regrettably now more aptly described as "reversity and exclusion"), focusing on the challenges of implementing DEI, the concept of "reversity," and the impact...
Becoming more attractive inside and out for career, kids and self
Hosts Rob McMullan & Trevor McKee spoke with guest Vivian Yan about the nature of personal magnetism. Vivian shared her transition from living in a small Chinese mining town to becoming a successful journalist and venture capital profession...
Sweat, Grit, and Greatness: How Sports Builds Healthy Bodies, Disciplined Minds, and Community Spirits
This podcast episode focuses on the importance of sports as a community builder and a source of discipline and professional success, with Rob McMullan highlighting the social and public health benefits, and Trevor McKee emphasizing how sport...
The High Octane Resilience Playbook: Thriving through life's ups and downs
Rob McMullan, Trevor McKee, and Jori Lichtman discussed "developing resilience in the face of change," covering personal, employment, corporate, and societal changes. Jori Lichtman introduced themselves as the first guest and shared their journ...
How to become a creative genius!
Also available on YouTubeRob McMullan and Trevor McKee discussed the importance of leveraging AI as a tool for business, with Trevor noting that most creative ideas often come fro...
Combatting misinformation in the age of AI: Check your sources!
Rob McMullan and Trevor McKee proposed focusing on how to avoid misinformation, using examples from finance, health claims, and AI's tendency to "hallucinate" false information. The main talking points included critical thinking, identifying se...
Fifty ways to get your lover (romantic partner or platonic friend)
Rob McMullan and Trevor McKee discussed the difficulties of establishing romantic and platonic relationships in the modern era, highlighting the importance of in-person contact, effective communication, and shared values. They offered advice on...
Your happiness depends most on this!
Rob McMullan and Trevor McKee, hosts of the "High Octane Friends podcast," dedicated their third episode to exploring various aspects of happiness, discussing personal hacks and learned experiences. The...
These medical breakthroughs can add 5+ years to your life
High Octane Friends Podcast Episode #2 also available on YouTube Co-hosts Trevor McKee & Rob McMullan highlight breakthrough medical research, insights and evidence on th...
Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurship
Rob McMullan and Trevor McKee introduce their new podcast - High Octane Friends - and discuss secrets of successful entrepreneurship.These two high octane friends with backgrounds in tech, finance and entrepreneurship discuss:...