Invested in our New Reality

Invested in our New Reality

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Invested in our New Reality episodes

  • JAMZ Drone Delivery: flying into the future
    This week’s guest is taking food delivery to the next level, literally. Mohammad Abu-Shaaban is the Technical Lead at JAMZ Drone Delivery, a food delivery service which aims to provide high-frequency fully autonomous delivery via drone drop off. In this episode Mohammad chats about how he will be working with Area X.O to test and validate the company’s very first 21st century solution.
    13 min
  • Julie MacDonell: uplifting women entrepreneurs and securing capital
    Julie MacDonell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Heirlume, an online self-serve trademark search and registration service that prides itself on being “better than the best lawyer.” In this episode Julie shares her advice for underrepresented entrepreneurs, chats about her experience as a business owner, and provides advice on how to navigate the red tape when it comes to business.
    28 min
  • Canadian Bank Note Company: 125 years of innovation

    In this episode Alexander Schmidt, VP of Marketing at the Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN), tells listeners about the strategy at the core of CBN’s almost 125 years of success. From global online immigration systems to lottery tickets, CBN is a leader in creating functional and customer-centric IT solutions. 

    29 min
  • Jessica Lim: Supporting small, adopting digital and filling market gaps

    Jessica Lim, Owner of Hippie Mylk, started her business to fulfill a personal need. Living with severe allergies, Lim was struggling to find a plant-based milk alternative that aligned with her dietary restrictions. This led Lim to develop Hippie Mylk, which prides itself on being all-natural, locally made, and free from carrageenan, fillers, and synthetic additives. On this episode, Lim walks us through her Hippie Mylk journey, tells listeners about her experience going digital in the Digital Main Street program, and how customers can support small even when economically strapped. 

    20 min
  • Manny Otero on making Ottawa a leader in biotechnology
    Manny Otero, CTO at Turnstone Biologics, uses innovation and science to develop practical and pragmatic clinical research that results in breakthrough cancer technology. In this episode Otero tells listeners about the up-and-coming biopharmaceutical industry in Ottawa and makes the case for fostering biotechnology hubs in a growing tech city.
    23 min
  • David Bell: How to future proof your business
    David Bell, Author of Location Is (Still) Everything and Co-Founder of Idea Farm Ventures, breaks down the three crucial steps for future proofing any business. COVID-19 has meant more consumers are online and in turn more businesses are developing an online presence, but Bell explains why it’s often still critical to maintain a physical presence for consumers.
    23 min
  • Women in business: a conversation with Jennifer Francis
    Access to capital is a major hurdle for female entrepreneurs. Capital Angel Network Chair and SheBoot Co-Founder, Jennifer Francis, is using her lifetime of expertise in STEM to help other women access the mentorship and funding they need to succeed. In this episode, she talks about SheBoot, an Ottawa-based 6-week entrepreneur bootcamp, that helps more women access the tools, network, and knowledge they need to pitch their businesses successfully.
    19 min
  • Brad Rollo: disrupting the delivery market
    Brad Rollo is the CEO and Co-Founder of GoFor an Ottawa-based company that helps North American businesses of all sizes get their products into the hands of customers faster. GoFor delivers any package — no matter the size — locally within three hours. In addition to their speedy services, GoFor has also recently announced that they will be providing delivery services for COVID-19 vaccines across North America. Simply put, GoFor is making waves in the delivery industry and they’ve got the numbers to prove it, this year alone GoFor saw a 500% growth in revenue. In this episode, Brad Rollo gives listeners the inside scoop on the company’s success.
    23 min

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Invested in Our New Reality is Invest Ottawa’s podcast exploring the evolving business landscape of the city. Each season, industry experts and thought leaders share insights on key topics, from scaling high-growth companies to revitalizing Ottawa’s downtown core. With real-world stories and practical advice, this podcast is a must-listen for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the future of Ottawa’s economy.