ZoneCast

ZoneCast

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ZoneCast episodes

  • Episode 170: Pivoting Your Business for the Pandemic

    For this episode of ZoneCast, I had the opportunity to interview Maja Maher, CEO of Nova Institute. 

    Nova Institute is a training company specializing in artificial intelligence and internet of things. In March 2020, when Maher was not able to deliver in-person classes because of the pandemic, she decided to pivot her business. Currently, she manufactures and sells personal protective equipment to businesses, healthcare facilities and pharmacies. 

    Hear this interview and learn how Maher pivoted her business. Due to a recording issue, the initial portion of the interview is not available.



    25 min
  • Episode 169: Using Technology to Improve Learning Outcomes

    For this episode of ZoneCast, I interviewed Steve Joordens, Director of Advanced Learning Technologies Lab at University of Toronto, about how: 

    • the pandemic and news can affect mental health.
    • technology can be used to improve learning outcomes.


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      51 min
    • Episode 168: Gemologist, Entrepreneur, CEO and Philanthropist Mohamad Fakih

      EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SERIES 

      For this episode of ZoneCast, I interviewed Mohamad Fakih, CEO of Paramount Fine Foods. Together, we discussed:

      • His journey from Lebanon to Canada.
      • His gemology background.
      • Paramount Fine Foods.
      • The pandemic's impact on Paramount Fine Foods. 
      • How he adapted Paramount Fine Food's business model for the pandemic era. 
      • His battles against Islamophobia.
      • His business philosophy - people, product, purpose and planet. 
        • 54 min
      • Episode 167: CEO Brennan McEachran

        EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SERIES

        I had the opportunity to speak with Brennan McEachran, founder and CEO of SoapBox. It was nice to learn how SoapBox has progressed since its inception. In 2012, I saw McEachran pitch at a university business competition. Now, McEachran runs a profitable and thriving business. We discussed:

        • SoapBox, a software solution designed to help managers collect feedback from employees.
        • The interesting story of how we both met Sheldon Levy.
        • The crucial decision business owners have to make. Do you grow your business organically by re-investing the profits? Or do you secure an investment from venture capitalists?
        • Creating a business and profitability case for your product.
          • 1 hr 4 min
        • Episode 165: Native Touch

          For this episode of ZoneCast, I had the opportunity to interview Saad Uddin, founder and CEO of Native Touch, to discuss mobile advertising. 

          21 min

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        ZoneCast is a podcast interview series that features entrepreneurs, professionals and academics.