Shift by Alberta Innovates
Shift by Alberta Innovates is dedicated to interviewing the innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers who are leading the future of innovation in Alberta and globally. Alberta has many unsung heroes and many interesting and important technological advancements being made that will greatly impact our lives. Shift is a spotlight for listeners to get a sense of how Alberta innovation is leading the way.
Episodes
108 episodes
Beyond the bin: transforming post-consumer plastics with NAIT's Dr. Muhammad Arshad
The challenge of plastic waste demands innovative solutions, especially when we confront the startling reality that only nine percent of plastics worldwide...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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25:44
Beyond the textbook: where students become tomorrow's innovators
What happens when you challenge Alberta's young minds to design earthquake-proof structures and precision farming equipment? Magic. For over 40 years, APEGA's Science Olympics has b...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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30:28
From trees to towers: the mass timber revolution PART 2
Welcome to part two of our discussion around massive timber. In this episode we explore the rigorous testing processes that the experts at C-FER Technologies put Greencore's technology through in order to ensure that mass timber mee...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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23:36
From trees to towers: the mass timber revolution
Welcome to part one of two where we explore the cutting-edge world of mass timber technology and its revolutionary impact on the construction industry.Join me as I talk with Brent Olund from GreenCore Structures and Wayne Klaczek from C-...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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23:34
Exploring the intersection of art and artificial intelligence with David Usher
This episode centers on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on creativity and society, featuring insights from artist and entrepreneur David Usher. David discusses the importance of understanding AI, its ethical cha...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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6:48
The circular economy unplugged with insights from Alberta Innovates' Mehr Nikoo
On this episode of Shift we begin to explore Alberta's innovative approach to sustainability through the lens of the circular economy. We explore concrete projects that transform waste into valuable resources and discuss how individuals and ind...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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1:04:00
Balancing entrepreneurship and mental health: insights from Anthea Sargeaunt of 2S Water
Join us on an enlightening journey into the world of entrepreneurship and mental health as we revisit an impactful conversation with Anthea Sargeaunt from 2S Water. Anthea opens up about her personal experiences and revelations during a CEO rou...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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9:58
Unlocking Tech Innovation: The Role of Technology Access Centres in Canada's Competitive Edge
Discover a hidden engine powering Alberta's tech innovation as we sit down with Ken Doyle, Executive Director of Tech-Access Canada. Uncover the world of Technology Access Centres (TACs), where ...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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45:02
Empowering Alberta's Game Innovators
Can Alberta's gaming sector truly double its impact by 2026? Join us as we unpack this bold ambition with Adam Brown from Alberta Innovates, alongside gaming visionaries Matt Toner of Shred Capital and Michael Liebe from Booster Space.
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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49:52
Transforming Tech Narratives: Storytelling's Role in Alberta's Innovation Ecosystem
Unlock the secrets of storytelling in Alberta's tech scene with insights from Leah Sarich, head of story at Thin Air Labs and host of the podcast, The Founde...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:05:46
Transforming Alberta's healthcare: innovations, partnerships, and digital solutions
The interview in this episode was done by Joshua McCutcheon of the Alberta Health Services i4 podcast, Insights. Thanks for the great work, Joshua! Unlock the secrets to transforming Alberta's healthcare system through innova...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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35:28
Unveiling the power of culture: a conversation with Dr. Marcus Collins
Join us for an insightful exploration into the profound influence of culture on human behavior, featuring the brilliant Dr. Marcus Collins, a professor at the University of Michigan and esteemed author of "For the Culture." Discove...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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16:52
Alberta's Innovation Ecosystem: Fostering Tech, Community, and Entrepreneurship
Discover the shimmering opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship in Alberta as we welcome insights from our guests, Tracy Stroud from APEX Alberta, Terry Rock from Platform Calgary, and Tom Viinikka from Edmonton Unlimited. Tom...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:02:30
Alberta's Rise in Global Quantum Innovation
Can quantum technology reshape the world as we know it? Join me in a captivating discussion with Katanya Kuntz, Megan Lee, and Chris Cassin as we explore this groundbreaking field. From the evolution of Quantum 1.0 technologies like MRI machine...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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56:38
Shaping Tomorrow: Alberta's Innovation Journey
What does it take to build a thriving innovation ecosystem? Join us as we uncover the remarkable journey of Robert Lai, Alberta Innovates’ new VP of Investment. With a stellar background in telecom and a pivotal role in the groundbreaking Super...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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34:42
Transforming Alberta: The Power of Interdisciplinary Innovation and Collaboration
Can interdisciplinary research transform Alberta's innovation landscape? Join us as we uncover the inspiring journey of Dr. Mike Mahon, interim CEO at Alberta Innovates. With a career spanning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hil...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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58:56
Unlocking $350,000 in credits and expert mentorship: Inside Google for Startups Accelerator Programs with Iran Karimian
Iran Karimian is the Head of Accelerator & Startup Ecosystem at Google Canada. In her role, she brings the best of Google's people, programs, products and technology through Google for Startups Accelerator programs.I had a chance to...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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11:17
Unleashing Entrepreneurship in Alberta: Dr. Tonya Wolfe on the innovative Resource Roundup at Inventures 2024
Get ready to discover a revolutionary approach to entrepreneurship in Alberta with our guest, Dr. Tonya Wolfe of Red Deer Polytechnic. In this thrilling conversation, we dive into the Resource Roundup, an innovative event at Inventures 2024 tha...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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14:55
Unlocking the power of health data: privacy, policy, and progress
Mark Korthuis, President and CEO of the Glenrose Hospital Foundation recently sat down with me to discuss a panel he'll be moderating at Inventures 2024 c...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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22:40
Hunter Cardinal: our host for Inventures 2024.
Meet Hunter Cardinal, a man whose roots spread across a rich tapestry of Cree, Métis, Polish, French, and Russian heritage. Hunter will be joining us May 29 through 31st as our MC for Inventures 2024. Our conversation rounds all sorts o...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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22:55
Exploring Inventures 2024: Unleashing Alberta's entrepreneurial spirit and innovation on a global stage
Inventures isn't just any conference; it's a global gathering that puts Alberta's incredible pool of resources and talent under the spotlight. Whether you're an entrepreneur itching to make waves, a startup on the brink of breakthrough, or an i...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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8:14
Exploring Inventures 2024 with Gail Powley from Technology Alberta
On this episode sit down with Gail Powley to tease some of the fascinating stories that have woven the fabric of Alberta's innovation landscape, from the Nobel Prize laureates who trace their roots to small towns like Medicine Hat to the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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17:44
Exploring Inventures 2024 with Erik Bitmanis from Canarie
Inventures 2024 is almost here!As with past Inventures, our goal is to deliver a global experience showcasing Alberta's innovation ecosystem. Exhibits, demonstrations, dozens of panel sessions, talks, networking and more! This ca...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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15:37
Shift talks with Calgary-based Nanotess about nanotechnology innovations and entrepreneurialism
I had the chance to talk with co-founders Megan Leslie and Julian Mulia about their work with Nanotess and their entrepreneurial journey while we are at Inventures 2023 this past May.We dive into Nanotess 101, what it means and wh...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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34:18
Shift talks Sacred Science with Alvin First Rider, Brett Purdy, and Emily Herdman
Sacred Science brings together Indigenous knowledge and western science to create opportunities for new solutions to environmental challenges, including issues that are important to Indigenous People.For this edition of Shift, I had the...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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45:40