The most consequential breakthroughs in environmental remediation rarely begin in a laboratory. They begin in a muddy field, with a team of engineers and technicians staring at data that doesn’t behave the way the textbook said it would. The tension between what the science predicts and what a contaminated site does is where genuine innovation […]
Thought Leaders
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Building a Culture of Ownership in a Gen Z–Led Startup
You can’t manage Gen Z with outdated methods—and if you try, it won’t work. But when you give them empowerment and ownership, you tap into their level of creativity, drive, and impact that’s unmatched. At JamSocial, we didn’t stumble upon this overnight. We learned it the hard way—through half-done tasks, missed meetings, and lack of […]
If We Want Carbon Removal Technology To Work — We Must Encourage Innovators To Think Big
Direct air capture (DAC) may end up playing a critical role in our climate toolbox — but if we give up on the technology now, we will never know. On Monday, Premier Danielle Smith referred to DAC as a potential last mile for addressing carbon emissions. This was promising, given recent news such as Swiss […]
How Canada Can Protect Housing Affordability
The recent election of Mark Carney as Prime Minister represents a critical opportunity for Canada to strengthen its economic resilience, particularly amid escalating trade tensions with the United States. Central to Carney’s agenda must be the immediate pursuit of interprovincial harmonization—a timely reform capable of significantly mitigating the economic impacts of intensifying U.S. tariffs on […]
Navigating the Tech Wilderness: A Roadmap for Non-Technical Founders
Picture this: you’re in Calgary, buzzing with a game-changing app idea, but the tech world feels like a maze. As a non-technical founder, you’re not alone—many struggle to find the right tools, partners, or funding. The good news? Alberta’s vibrant ecosystem, from Regional Innovation Networks to incubators and accelerators, is packed with resources to light […]
Science Says Chronic Stress Is Bad for Business. Here’s Why.
Are You Stuck in Your Amygdala Brain? As an entrepreneur, chronic stress can become your norm. Here’s why this is a problem. When stress takes over, your prefrontal cortex—the part of your brain responsible for strategic thinking, planning, and creativity—shuts down. Meanwhile, your amygdala goes into overdrive, putting you in survival mode. This hijacks your […]
Canadian Tech Doesn’t Lack Ambition. It Lacks Perspective. It Lacks Accountability.
Trump’s inauguration marked a grim milestone in history: a convicted and legally defined sexual predator returns to the most powerful office in the world. For many, this feels like a nightmare ripped straight from the 1950s. But it’s 2025, and the world of tech isn’t far behind in its own retrograde slide – where power […]
Life Is Not About Making Mistakes, Its About Capitalizing on Them
Life in business is a series of decisions, not a flawless plan. Yet, many entrepreneurs act as though their value is tied to avoiding mistakes. As the CEO of ProfitFill, I’ve learned that this belief is not just misguided—it’s limiting. Mistakes are unavoidable, but they’re also opportunities. They reveal the gaps in your processes, the […]
Building Back Better in Blue Sky City
You would have to have your head firmly buried in the sand (or somewhere else) to be unaware of the profound and ongoing contraction in the global game industry. So far this year, there have been close to 10,000 jobs lost… already matching the 10,000 positions eliminated in all of 2023. And that’s not counting […]
If We’re the Smartest People in the Room, Then Why Are We Surprised So Goddamn Always?
That line is shamelessly appropriated from Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom and it seems to always resonate when talking about the public policies around innovation and entrepreneurship in Canada. Whether it’s changes to provincial tax credits, plummeting productivity numbers or this week’s budget rollback on capital gains, we – as a community of investors, innovators and entrepreneurs – always […]