Marc Stevens, President & CEO at the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, shares his journey in the international orchestral world and the importance of community in the arts.

He discusses the Calgary Phil's commitment to diversity and inclusion, their Phil Kids program, and the power of music to bring people together.

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Amanda Hamilton, an interior designer and entrepreneur, shares her journey and insights in this episode.

She discusses the misconceptions about the interior design industry and emphasizes the importance of building strong client relationships.

Amanda also highlights the need for resilience and tenacity in entrepreneurship and offers advice for those looking to start their own business.

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Terry Rock, President & CEO at Platform Calgary, discusses the organization's mission to make Calgary a global hub for startups and innovation.

He emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration in supporting entrepreneurs and shares insights on the challenges and skills necessary for startup success.

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Nic Beique, Founder & CEO of Helcim, discusses the importance of transparency, affordability, and customer service in the payments industry.

He emphasizes the need for differentiation and the role of culture in building a strong team. His passion for entrepreneurship and his vision for Helcim's future make for an inspiring conversation. Tune in to learn more about Nic's unique approach to leadership and building a successful company.

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Dr. Alan Ulsifer, Chair and CEO of FYI Health Group, shares his journey as an optometrist and entrepreneur on this episode.

He talks about the challenges and myths in the eye care industry, the qualities he looks for in his team, and his vision of success. He emphasizes the need for a consistent and exceptional patient experience to differentiate a brand in a competitive marketplace.

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Kris discusses how Neo Financial is disrupting the banking industry in Canada by providing a fully digital and innovative banking experience.

He shares his journey in the tech startup world and the lessons he has learned as a manager. Kris also highlights the qualities he looks for in team members and emphasizes the importance of teamwork, ownership, and professionalism.

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Anila Umar, President & CEO at the Center for Newcomers in Calgary, discusses the challenges faced by immigrants and refugees in Canada.

She shares her personal journey and the resiliency she has witnessed in newcomers. Anila also addresses the growing anti-immigration sentiment in Calgary and the importance of debunking myths about newcomers.

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Richard Hannah, CEO at Celero, shares his journey in the IT industry and the importance of resilience and emotional intelligence in leadership. He emphasizes the need to learn from mistakes and not worry about what others think.

Richard also discusses the qualities he looks for in employees, the power of teamwork, and the privilege of being a leader. With a focus on personal growth and reflection, Richard's insights provide valuable lessons for aspiring leaders.

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Nancy Knowlton, President & CEO at Nureva Inc. shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur and the lessons she's learned along the way.

From starting her first business at a young age to co-founding SMART Technologies, Nancy emphasizes the importance of persistence, learning, and building a high-performing team.

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Phil Unger, President & Founder of Cadeon Inc., a data analytics company based in Calgary.

Phil shares his journey of starting the company and the challenges of the information management services industry. He emphasizes the importance of leadership and building a team of A players.

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