On this episode of the Sell Me This Podcast, host Keith Daser talks with Akshay Gulati, cloud architect and founder of Tech Connect Alberta, about technology, community-building, and servant leadership in action.

Akshay shares how Tech Connect Alberta began as a small grassroots effort during the pandemic and grew into a 15,000-member community focused on helping tech professionals and newcomers navigate the job market. What started as informal meetups evolved into a powerful referral network that has helped more than 100 people land new roles in the past year alone.

The conversation centers on Akshay’s philosophy of “being useful” and what it means to lead as a chief servant officer. They discuss building communities of givers instead of transactional matchers, supporting women entrepreneurs through free digital services, and contributing to causes like the Calgary Food Bank.

They also explore how AI is reshaping the tech landscape, why human connection will only become more valuable, and how empathy-based hiring can help break down barriers like the “Canadian experience” requirement.

This episode is a grounded look at how one leader is strengthening Calgary’s tech ecosystem by putting service first.

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Sell Me This Podcast is brought to you by the team at Deliver Digital, a Calgary-based consulting organization that guides progressive companies through the selection, implementation, and governance of key technology partnerships. Their work is transforming the technology solution and software provider landscape by helping organizations reduce costs and duplication, enhance vendor alignment, and establish sustainable operating models that empower digital progress.

This episode of the Sell Me This Podcast was expertly edited, filmed, and produced by Laila Hobbs and Bretten Roissl of Social Launch Labs, who deliver top-tier storytelling and technical excellence. A special thanks to the entire team for their dedication to crafting compelling content that engages, connects, and inspires.

Find the team at Social Launch Labs at:
www.sociallaunchlabs.com

Sell Me This Podcast is brought to you by the team at Deliver Digital, a Calgary-based consulting organization that guides progressive companies through the selection, implementation, and governance of key technology partnerships. Their work is transforming the technology solution and software provider landscape by helping organizations reduce costs and duplication, enhance vendor alignment, and establish sustainable operating models that empower digital progress.

If you believe you deserve more from your technology partnerships – connect with the team at:
www.deliverdigital.ca

This episode of Sell Me This Podcast was expertly edited, filmed, and produced by Laila Hobbs and Bretten Roissl of Social Launch Labs, who deliver top-tier storytelling and technical excellence. A special thanks to the entire team for their dedication to crafting compelling content that engages, connects, and inspires.

Find the team at Social Launch Labs at:
www.sociallaunchlabs.com