Alberta Impact
Business og økonomiSamfunnAlberta Impact - an online media that advocates for business and innovation. Bryce Lambert, the host of the show is an innovator and entrepreneur, who molds conversations around key sectors of Alberta with business leaders, innovators, needle movers, and entrepreneurs. From a positive perspective, Alberta Impact is introducing Alberta to the world and the world to Alberta.
Siste episoder av Alberta Impact podcast
- Alberta's Hydrogen Economy: Powering the Future (00:53:08)
In this episode of Alberta Impact, we dive into Alberta's emerging hydrogen economy and its potential to revolutionize the future of energy. Joining us is Dr. Amit Kumar, a distinguished professor and energy systems expert from the University of Alberta. With a career spanning decades, Dr. Kumar is a Tier 1 Canadian Research Chair in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering and a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy research. Dr. Kumar shares his insights into how Alberta is positioned as a leader in the hydrogen economy, the challenges we face, and the groundbreaking work being done to make hydrogen a viable clean energy solution. From the science behind hydrogen production to its economic and environmental benefits, Dr. Kumar breaks down this complex topic in a way that's both engaging and easy to understand. Tune in to learn how Alberta’s energy landscape is transforming, and what it means for our future. This is a conversation that’s not just about energy—it’s about opportunity, innovation, and the incredible potential of Albertans to lead the charge in a global energy revolution.
- Team CarePal - Sharing and easing caregiving for everyone (00:17:25)
Team CarePal is setting out to connect loved ones in an all-in-one management platform with resources and supports that will empower groups to take on the caregiving responsibilities together allowing the patient to receive care at home while supporting the primary family caregiver. No one should die alone, and no one should care alone.
- Rogue7 - Ushering in a new era with Machine Learning solutions (00:12:50)
Rogue 7 Inc. headquartered in Edmonton Alberta. Provides Machine Learning solutions for industrial automation applications. Their team has decades of experience, which they bring to clients who want more from their projects. Large-scale production. Greater efficiency. Great durability. Rogue 7 Inc. is proud to be one of the first companies in the world to offer a Machine Learning as a Service (MLaaS) prototype.
- Clavis Studio - One stop virtual designing, decorating and shopping (00:11:42)
Clavis Studio has created a platform for designing and decorating virtual spaces with furnishing and materials that clients could actually buy. Providing photorealistic renders that would normally require complex software and a big budget.
- Maxlab.io - Product, hardware, and embedded development to the next level. (00:10:55)
Maxlab is a turn-key product design company with a strong focus on in-house hardware and software development, and aims to bring the Alberta and BC product, hardware, and embedded development to the next level.
- Good Day Optics - Not just a product, it's a lifestyle (00:08:13)
At Good Day Optics, the mission is to inspire resilience and optimism. With every pair of sunglasses or goggles they craft, they're not just providing high-quality, durable eyewear; they're sharing a message of positivity, a reminder that every day holds the potential to be a Good Day.
- Get a Site Going - Create a website with minimal time investment (00:08:11)
Get a Site Going is an automatic website builder. Our goal is to help solo entrepreneurs to easily create a website, with minimal investment of time and funds. Our philosophy is too keep everything simple, so that anyone would be able to create a website, without the need of technical skills, Anything that you wish to get done on Get a Site Going, should not take more than three simple steps. Create a page in three simple steps, add a section to a page in three simple steps, add your general business information (like logo and social media icons) in three simple steps, and finally publish in three simple steps.
- Extinguishing Ornaments - Protection you and your family through innovative fire extinguishing (00:09:44)
Unfortunately fires at Christmas happen. Trees and decorations bring extra hazards into our homes during the holidays. Extinguishing Ornaments protect you and your family by functioning both as an automatic fire extinguisher and audible alert device.
- DYNE Technologies - Helping restaurants maximize their resources (00:12:12)
During the pandemic, 3 million jobs and $550 million in revenue were lost in the restaurant industry. Everyone is forced to shift to low-margin delivery platforms like Doordash, SkiptheDishes, and Uber Eats to fill the gap. What if there was a way to keep your revenues while growing your margins? That’s what DYNE’s all about. Data-driven decisions made effortlessly in a few simple clicks! DYNE helps you to maximize your resources across your entire business by centralizing data on your customers, operations, and competitors to give you cutting-edge insights and automatically save you money + boost your margins!
- Shamelle Pless - Edmonton Unlimited Startup Week (00:16:20)
Startup Week - Five days of workshops, socials, and events building momentum and opportunity around the city of Edmontons unique entrepreneurial identity, startup community & culture of innovation. As the Head of Marketing & PR at Edmonton Unlimited, Shamelle is pivotal in crafting a distinctive brand identity, spearheading campaigns, and overseeing marketing and PR strategies.
- Catherine Vue on Norquest College 1000 Women (00:17:16)
1000 Women is a movement comprised of committed, powerful, and compassionate women who strive to remove barriers to education. By raising funds for initiatives that help students in need achieve their academic goals, 1000 Women provides the support necessary for learners to start and complete their education. From there, students can pursue thriving careers and embrace their own power and independence. Catherine Vu is one of the most recognizable entrepreneurs and community leaders in the city of Edmonton. In 1997, Catherine Vu co-founded Pro-Active Computer Solutions, taking a risk as a women entrepreneur in a male-dominated sector. In 2003, Catherine bought out her partner, transforming the original company into Pro-Active IT Management Inc. The Pro-Active IT team continues to grow, building expertise on their quest for thought and action leadership in the information management industry. As part of the 1000 Women Advisory Committee Catherine is passionate about supporting women's education and women in business and is here today to talk to us about the 1000 Women initiatives.
- Health Cities - Reg Joseph - Catalyzing the New Health Economy (00:40:29)
Health Cities works to create environments and relationships for change in primary care and health data. Reg Joseph talks to us about the work they have done and are working on to co-develop, validate and adopt health care solutions in Canada. With these initiatives Health Cities has been recognized globally for their successes and in this episode we discuss where that potential is leading.
- Shaudae Murray - ICTC's WIL Digital Program (00:16:57)
Shaudae Murray is the Program Manager of Capacity Building Initiatives with her main area of focus being ICTC’s WIL Digital Program. Her experience in the non-profit and private sectors has helped support ICTC’s national growth and available programs while overseeing all relationships, program delivery, and communications. During her time at ICTC Shaudae has worked on the WIL Digital team in a variety of capacities. Growing from an Administrative Coordinator to Stakeholder Liaison, then taking on a leadership role becoming the Team Lead of Employer Engagement, Outreach, and Partnerships to becoming the Program Manager. Responsible for overseeing employer engagement, outreach, partnerships, program administration, eLearning engagement, and program budget Shaudae’s focus is to create strategic opportunities for continued growth and success for students entering Canada’s digital economy. ICTC’s WIL Digital is an innovative Work Integrated Learning program that helps employers grow their businesses by providing wage subsidies for hiring post-secondary students. WIL Digital provides 50% of the student’s salary up to $5,000, or 70% up to $7,000 for underrepresented students. ICTC’s WIL Digital placements supports Canadian businesses that offer student work placements within the Digital Economy. Please refer to their website https://www.wil-ait.digital/en/ for more information.
- Myron Keehn - CEO YEG Edmonton International Airport (00:21:24)
The search for Edmonton International Airports new CEO was launched in the spring of 2022 and drew in dozens of talented candidates not only local and from Alberta, but from across Canada and beyond. This reflects Edmonton Airports' growing reputation as an innovative, world-leading airport with ambitious plans for attracting more flights, driving economic growth, and being on the forefront of future sustainability goals. Board Chair Joan Hertz: "We searched the world and found the best candidate, right here at home. This is a testament to Tom Ruth's leadership in building a strong team along with a compelling vision and a great community. We're excited to have Myron step into the CEO role and build on the foundation that's in place now. And we're confident that, with his energy, drive and ideas, he'll help Edmonton Airports soar to even greater heights." Edmonton International Airport is a self-funded, not-for-profit corporation that contributes substantially to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region's economic growth. It is Canada's fifth-busiest airport by passenger traffic and the largest major Canadian airport by land area. This employer of over 26,000 people pre-pandemic routinely engages in sustainability initiatives like signing The Climate Pledge.
- World class mental health supports - Ray Yue CEO Care Group of Companies (00:25:59)
Alberta Impact sits with Ray Yue Co-Founder and CEO of CARE Group of Companies. The CARE Group believes that Everyone should have access to world class mental health supports, regardless of age, background, gender, nationality, religion, geography or socio-economic status. Through innovation alongside their clinicians and patients, CARE Group of Companies offer the market effective, meaningful solutions that maximize positive impact and improved health outcomes.
- The Public - Reaching food lovers, empowering food makers everywhere (00:13:59)
The Public is a marketplace connecting food lovers to their favorite food makers and experiences, no matter their location. Through their online presence and physical retail, combined with neighborhood pickups and pop-up markets, The Public helps more
- Oonnie Food Technologies Inc. (00:12:32)
OONNIE is a local online marketplace that aims to connect producers and consumers. As a company OONNIE was founded on the premise that buying local food should not be difficult to add into your regular grocery shop routine.
- Ordr - We love convenience! (00:11:31)
Success in the food and entertainment industry hinges on making sure each and every patron leaves happy and satisfied-with the food, the service and the overall experience. This is why we do what we do! Ordr was designed to be an incredibly convenient, simple-to-use app that greatly improves your customer’s experience.
- Varme - progressive, modern energy shaping the future of waste (00:12:37)
Varme is a progressive, modern energy company that will shape the future of waste. We're the first of our kind in Canada. Varme (pronounced Varma) is Norwegian for heat and warmth. We pride ourselves on converting landfill waste into usable, reliable, baseload energy.
- Liquid Software Corporation - The Next Generation of ERP Solutions (00:13:41)
Liquid's state of the art, cloud-based business software Edge-LQ is designed to supercharge companies' top performers by equipping them with the digital tools they need to flourish. Edge-LQ is used in a wide range of industries, from aviation and logistics to distribution.
- Kidney-Chek by sn biomedical - Helping pets live longer, healthier lives! (00:15:02)
Early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the most important step in treating your pet and keeping them healthy, yet this can be difficult, as clinical signs are easy to miss and often don’t become obvious until the later stages of CKD. Thankfully, Kidney-Chek™ can help, with a faster, more affordable and non-invasive saliva screening test you can use at home!
- DeepBlueGreen - Advanced Indoor Farming Systems (00:13:16)
DeepBlueGreen is an AgriTech start-up that has developed a full range of novel products for supplying nutrients to plant roots that reduces water, energy, and nutrient use while increasing crop yield in indoor farms.
- Cash2Crypto - a simpler way to buy and sell crypto (00:10:13)
Cash2Crypto believes that cryptocurrency investment is for everyone. As a cryptocurrency investment platform, Cash2Crypto provides a simpler and safer way to exchange, from fully automated investing and private consultation to easing the process of buying
- Bladeflex - Fix your posture (00:10:30)
Continuing with Edmonton Unlimited and highlighting another innovative startup we sit with CEO Derek Nolt of Bladeflex. Bladeflex's mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality, most effective, easiest to use, support device on the market. The company designs, manufactures and distributes innovative healthcare solutions for various musculoskeletal problems, enabling customers to live a more active and healthier lifestyle.
- AirMarket – Manage Drone Flight, Airspace, and Compliance. (00:12:19)
Founder and CEO Lindsay Mohr talks Airspace and compliance with his Edmonton based company who's mission is to provide customers with the tools and services required to operate UAV fleets safely and efficiently