Previously leading the Product Design and Brand Marketing teams at Vine, Jason Mante is currently working on a stealth startup that'll soon be unveilled. In this episode of Workmode, we speak about turning your passions into paychecks, why you should delete your logo, and how you can infuse a culture of saying no.

Twitter: @jasonmante

Thanks to Unbounce: unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video.

Edited by Steph Colbourn at editaud.io

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Workmode is a series of conversations with leading creators on how they get their work done, hosted by Alex Nemeroff.

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Twitter: @workmodeshow

Michel Gondry is an Academy Award winner for best original screenplay, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, creator and director for countless groundbreaking music videos for Daft Punk, The Rolling Stones, the White Stripes and Björk, to name only a few, and the creative mind behind ads for companies such as Levi's, Adidas, and Air France. We chat about his project ‘Home Movie Factory’ that he recently brought to Montreal, his creative process, and the value of imperfection.

Twitter: @michelgondry

Thanks to Unbounce: unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video.

Edited by Steph Colbourn at editaud.io

Theme music by www.olivieralary.com

Workmode is a series of conversations with leading creators on how they get their work done, hosted by Alex Nemeroff.

Find us at:

www.workmode.show

Twitter: @workmodeshow

As the Director of Marketing at CareGuide, Alyssa Atkins has helped millions of North Americans connect with the care providers that they need. In this episode, we talk about Alyssa’s diligence when it comes to scheduling and ‘deep-work’ and how important it is to leave your comfort zone. She tells us how CareGuide is addressing real problems across a number of verticals with innovative solutions and motivated people.

Links:

Twitter: twitter.com/alyssaatkins

www.careguide.com

Thanks to Unbounce: unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video.

Edited by Steph Colbourn at editaud.io

Theme music by www.olivieralary.com

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Jeff Gadway is the director of Product Marketing at Vidyard. He sits down with us to talk about shepherding an idea from inception to launch and what it takes to communicate that innovation effectively to others. He shares his view on the direction of the Canadian startup scene and takes a self-proclaimed controversial opinion on the need for Canadian businesses to set their aspirations up to compete on a global scale.

Links:

Twitter: twitter.com/gadway

www.vidyard.com

Thanks to Unbounce: unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video.

Edited by Steph Colbourn at editaud.io

Theme music by www.olivieralary.com

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Gerrit de Vynck is a Bloomberg News journalist responsible for covering the business of tech and media, following tech startups, venture capital, wireless carriers, BlackBerry and the business of media in Canada. He gives us insight into the unpredictable life of a business journalist, talks about the monetary value of breaking the story, and gives us his outlook on the Canadian tech ecosystem. We discuss how the tech startup scene has evolved in Canada, the future of the industry, and the value in building relationships between founders and journalists.

Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gerritd

Thanks to Unbounce: unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video.

Edited by Steph Colbourn at editaud.io

Theme music by www.olivieralary.com

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Chris Arsenault, cofounder, President & CEO of iNovia Capital is helping lead Montreal’s tech industry to success. Chris is consistently helping bridge the gap between VCs and entrepreneurs, by highlighting the importance of building more than just a financial relationship. We talk about about his very structured approach to work, particularly his journey with meditation and what it’s taught him about life, work and everything in between.

Links:

www.twitter.com/chrisarsenault

www.inovia.vc/

Thanks to Unbounce: unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video.

Edited by Steph Colbourn at editaud.io

Theme music by www.olivieralary.com

Find us at www.workmode.show

Satish Kanwar is Shopify’s VP of Product, he is also an active speaker, mentor, and angel investor in the Canadian startup community, not to mention was included on last year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 list. He explains how Shopify has built a continuous learning environment, by creating an entrepreneurial culture. We discuss the booming startup climate in Canada and the necessity of reinvesting your success in the communities and ecosystems that have helped you grow.

Links:

Twitter: twitter.com/skanwar

www.shopify.ca

Thanks to Unbounce: unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video.

Edited by Steph Colbourn at editaud.io

Theme music by www.olivieralary.com

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As the Experience Designer at Element AI, Masha Krol is leading the industry towards AI-focused design. Masha talks about the importance of distinguishing between working a lot and working productively. She discusses the potential of good design to establish trust between user and technology. Masha reveals the neurological evidence of empathy, and her objective to scale that empathy into technology-enabled kindness.

Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mashakrol

https://www.elementai.com

Take the great ideas you get from Workmode and turn them into live, clickable prototypes with InVision, the world’s top design collaboration platform. Visit invisionapp.com/workmode to get 3 months free!

Thanks to Unbounce: unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video.

Edited by Steph Colbourn at editaud.io

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As an investigative journalist and editor at VICE News, Justin covers topics such as security, intel, privacy, foreign policy, justice, and politics. We learn his views on the immediacy of twitter, and the nuances of online journalism vs. print media. Justin also discusses the importance of responsible journalism in politically challenging times and the tumultuous relationship between the media and political leaders.

Links:

https://twitter.com/Justin_Ling

news.vice.com

Thanks to Unbounce: http://unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: http://unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to http://mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video.

Edited by Steph Colbourn at http://editaud.io

Theme music by http://www.olivieralary.com

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Isaac is the Entrepreneur in Residence at Real Ventures. He talks to us about the habits he’s carried with him from past leadership roles at startups like Sonder, Frank + Oak, Yahoo and Scholastic. Isaac’s passion for creating great products and useful businesses is demonstrated in everything he does - from mentoring and organizing, to dreaming. Isaac shares his theory on why startups hate meetings, provides insight into the importance of company culture, and keys to startup success.

Links:

http://realventures.com

https://twitter.com/sonofsarah

Thank you to our new sponsor Invision:

Take the great ideas you get from Workmode and turn them into live, clickable prototypes with InVision, the world’s top design collaboration platform. Visit invisionapp.com/workmode to get 3 months free!

Also thanks to Unbounce: http://unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: http://unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to http://mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video.

Edited by Steph Colbourn at http://editaud.io

Theme music by http://www.olivieralary.com

Find us at http://workmode.show