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This episode we are joined by Alex Epstein - founder & President of the Center for Industrial Progress - a for-profit think-tank seeking to bring about a new industrial revolution by using technology to improve the planet across a multitude of industries including mining, manufacturing, agriculture, chemistry, and energy.

Mr. Epstein is also the author of the new book titled Fossil Future, the New York Times bestseller The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, and the creator of EnergyTalkingPoints.com - a source of talking points on energy, environmental, and climate issues.

Mr. Epstein has made his moral case for fossil fuels at dozens of campuses, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Duke (his alma mater), and has also spoken to employees and leaders at dozens of Fortune 500 companies, including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Phillips 66, Valero, Enbridge, and TransCanada.

Mr.Epstein also holds an undergraduate degree from Duke University.

Among other things we disused Technological Development, Thinking 101 & Why Canadian Energy is a Source of Human Flourishing.

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This episode we are joined by Mr. Mark Mulroney - Vice Chair, Global Banking and Markets at Scotiabank - a TSX & NYSE listed financial institution with a market cap of ~$100 billion & ~$70 billion respectively.

Mark Mulroney joined Scotiabank in 2018 and has served as Head of Financial Institutions and Sponsors within Corporate and Investment Banking. Mark Mulroney was appointed to his current role as Vice Chair, Global Banking and Markets in October 2024 where he is focused on strategic relationships and advancing synergies within Global Banking and Markets as well as the broader Bank.

Prior to joining Scotiabank, Mark served as Co-Head of Equity Trading and Head of Equity Capital Markets with National Bank Financial Markets. He began his career in 2001 at Goldman Sachs & Co. in New York City. In 2005, Mark moved to Toronto with RBC Capital Markets and was promoted to Head of Equity Trading in 2007, relocating to London (UK). In 2009, he returned to Canada as Co-Head of Equity Agency Trading in Toronto.

An active community volunteer, Mark is involved in a variety of fundraising efforts and also serves on a number of not-for-profit boards including The BlackNorth Initiative, Co-Chairs the Boost (CYAC) Fundraising Advisory Board and is Chair of the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government Advisory Board, at St Francis Xavier (Antigonish, Nova Scotia).

Mark holds an undergraduate degree from Duke University (2001).

Among other things we disused The Art of Listening, Family Lessons & Opportunities in Capital Markets.

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This episode we are joined by Mr. Graeme Edge - co-founder and CEO of Energy Disruptors - a conference created to address the opportunities and challenges presented in the energy industry by connecting leaders who share their perspectives on technology, new business models, emerging global trends, & policies.

In addition to the Energy Disruptors conference, Mr. Edge is the founder & CEO of ScaleBlaze - an executive search firm specializing in clean energy/clean tech, energy transition, and e-mobility sectors. 

Mr. Edge also earned a bachelor's degree from King's College London.

Among other things we discussed going From a $250k Loss to Booking Richard Branson & the Journey Thus Far.

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This episode we are joined by Mr. Ward Polzin - board member of Chord Energy, Founder and Executive Chairman of Camino Natural Resources & Venture Partner of NGP Energy (“NGP”), a private equity investment firm based in Dallas, TX.

Previously, Mr. Polzin served as CEO of Centennial Resource Development, LLC (“Centennial”), an NGP portfolio company focused on the Permian basin of West Texas, from 2013 to 2016. 

Prior to forming Camino and Centennial, Mr.Polzin served as a Managing Director and a founding partner in Investment Banking at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., where he spearheaded the firm’s E&P asset acquisition and divestiture practice. 

Mr. Polzin earned a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines in 1984 and an M.B.A. from Rice University in 1986. He is also a CFA charter holder.

Among other things we disused 40 Years of American Energy: A Few Lessons from E&P & Banking.

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This episode we are joined by Ms. Josée Tremblay - Principal at Strategic Decisions Group, a global firm specializing in helping companies discover innovative opportunities and make the best possible strategic investments.

Previously, Ms. Tremblay worked both onshore and offshore in the energy industry at Can Hunter Exploration, Burlington Resources, ConocoPhillips, INPEX Corporation and most recently on the production, development and exploration of Canada’s East Coast as the Vice President for the region with Suncor Energy.

Ms. Tremblay served over three years as the Chair of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)-Offshore Policy Group, is currently the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors at C-Core, and is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Ms. Tremblay is the Chair of the Schulich Industry Advisory Councila at the Schulich School of Engineering, board member of Triple Point Resources & Genoa Design International.

Ms. Tremblay holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calgary, a Strategic Decision and Risk Management certificate from Stanford School of Engineering and an Executive Education Certificate in Finance and Accounting from Rice University. Ms. Tremblay also recently attended the Harvard In-Residence Leadership program at the business school.

Among other things we disused $100M Wells, the Opportunity of Female Capital in Industry & Why Canadian Offshore Energy is Growing.

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This episode, we are joined by Mr. Steve Larke & Mr. Dave Szybunka - for a special live edition of the podcast at the 2024 CALEP Conference.

Mr. Larke is a corporate director at Topaz Energy, Headwater Exploration & Vermilion Energy - and previous roles include Operating Partner and Advisory Board member with Azimuth Capital Management Inc., Managing Director and Executive Committee member with Calgary-based Peters & Co. from 2005 to 2015, and prior thereto, was Vice-President and Director with TD Newcrest from 1997 to 2005.

Mr. Larke has a Bachelor of Commerce degree (with distinction) from the University of Calgary and has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) designations.

Mr. Dave Szybunka is Senior Portfolio Manager & Managing Director, Energy Team at Canoe financial,  has 17 years’ experience in portfolio management and energy equities analysis.

Previously, he worked at Rayne Capital as the Head Energy Portfolio Manager.Prior to that, David was Associate Portfolio Manager on the Canoe Energy team.

His career in the energy industry started as a Financial Analyst with Peters & Co, a Calgary-based energy investment dealer.David has a Bachelor of Commerce (finance) from the University of Alberta and is a CFA Charterholder.

Among other things we disused Global Energy Demand, 50% Consumption Growth & How Investors Can Benefit.

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This episode we are joined by Mr. Curtis Stange - CEO of ATB Financial - a Crown owned financial institution based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - with approximately 5300 team members, 825,000 clients and a balance sheet of ~$62 billion.

Mr. Stange was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of ATB Financial on June 30, 2018, and has more than 35 years of experience in financial services in Canada.

Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. Stange held a number of senior leadership roles at ATB Financial, as well as at one of Canada’s big five banks - gaining experience in retail, wealth management and commercial banking throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

Mr. Stange is a Stanford alumnus, member of the Alberta Business Council, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Western Executive Council, chairs the ATB Subsidiary board, serves on advisory boards for the Edmonton International Airport, Visa Canada, Axis Connects, Advancing Women Executives in Western Canada and he co-chairs the STARS Air Ambulance board.

Among other things we discussed New Opportunities in Digital Assets, 90 Years of Banking & Why ATB is Committed to the Energy Sector.

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This episode we are joined by Mr. Marty Staples - CEO of Topaz Energy - a Calgary based energy company listed on the TSX, with a market cap of ~$4 billion. 

Marty Staples commenced his role in April 2020 when Topaz hired its initial employees and has been instrumental in Topaz’s accretive acquisition growth strategy which has generated rapid earnings and dividend growth for Topaz shareholders. 

Mr. Staples has over 20 years' experience in the oil and gas industry in the areas of leadership, management, business development, exploration, land and evaluations. 

Previously, Mr. Staples spent ten years and played an integral role in the growth and development of Tourmaline Oil Corp., including the execution of $3.7 billion in cumulative asset and corporate acquisitions. Prior thereto, Mr. Staples held positions at both private and public companies. 

Mr. Staples holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.

Among other things we discussed Growing to $4 Billion, Win-Win Deals & How a Pandemic IPO Created Opportunity.

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This episode we are joined by Mr. Ian Dundas - Board Member & advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Chord Energy - a Houston based energy company listed on New York Stock Exchange, with a market cap of ~$8 billion. 

Mr. Dundas previously served as a Director and President & Chief Executive Officer of Enerplus Corporation until its combination with Chord Energy in May 2024.

Mr. Dundas joined Enerplus in 2002 as Vice-President of Business Development, responsible for corporate acquisition and divestment strategies. In 2011, Mr. Dundas was appointed Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, where he oversaw the development and execution of Enerplus’ operational strategies, strategic planning, marketing and reserves, as well as acquisitions and divestments. 

Prior to joining Enerplus, Mr. Dundas held several executive positions in the merchant banking business, where he helped oil and gas companies grow by accessing the funding and expertise they required.

Mr. Dundas has been an active volunteer in numerous charitable endeavors and was Co-chair of the Calgary YMCA Power of Potential campaign.

Mr. Dundas holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction) from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Laws (Distinction) from the University of Alberta. He was called to the Alberta Bar in 1995.

Mr. Dundas is also a board member of I.S. Energy.

Among other things we discussed Merging Enerplus for $3.8 Billion, The El Paso Days & New Opportunities Ahead.

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This episode we are joined by Mr. Charlie Locke - Owner of the Lake Louise Ski Resort, and the Locke Stock & Barrel Company Ltd. which includes (among other investments) ranching interests & oil and gas production in the Bearspaw Area, west central Alberta, and in Montana. 

Mr. Locke was also one of Canada’s leading climbers and ski mountaineers during the 1960s and 1970s, which included pioneering climbs on the North Face of Mount Temple, the Ten Peaks at Moraine lake, the Great Divide Ski Traverse from Jasper to Lake Louise in 1967, and over 40 first ascents of Alberta and British Columbia peaks. 

Mr. Locke also earned a commerce degree from the University of Calgary. 

Among other things we discussed Ski Resorts, Oil Wells & Mountaineering: 50 Years of Entrepreneurship & Adventure.

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