Shift by Alberta Innovates
We're happy to announce we won Best Business podcast for 2025 by the Quill Podcast Awards!
Shift by Alberta Innovates is dedicated to interviewing the innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers who are leading the future of innovation in Alberta and globally. Alberta has many unsung heroes and many interesting and important technological advancements being made that will greatly impact our lives. Shift is a spotlight for listeners to get a sense of how Alberta innovation is leading the way.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 110
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Prairie Fire: How Startup TNT Ignited Alberta's Investment Scene
Today I'm sitting down with Zack Storms and Adrian Mitchell from Startup TNT. Zack is co-founder and Adrian is the Calgary lead.
StartupTNT transformed their weekly happy hour meetups i…
From Skip to Neo to Tech Thursday: creating spaces that matter for Alberta's tech leaders
What happens when a talent acquisition strategy evolves into a national movement connecting Canada's fragmented tech ecosystems? Philippe Burns, recently named one of Calgary's top inno…
Beyond the bin: transforming post-consumer plastics with NAIT's Dr. Muhammad Arshad
The challenge of plastic waste demands innovative solutions, especially when we confront the startling reality that only nine percent of plastics worldwide are currently being recycled.…
Beyond the textbook: where students become tomorrow's innovators
What happens when you challenge Alberta's young minds to design earthquake-proof structures and precision farming equipment? Magic. For over 40 years, APEGA's Science Olympics has been …
From trees to towers: the mass timber revolution PART 2
Welcome to part two of our discussion around massive timber. In this episode we explore the rigorous testing processes that the experts at C-FER Technologies put Greencore's technolog…
From trees to towers: the mass timber revolution
Welcome to part one of two where we explore the cutting-edge world of mass timber technology and its revolutionary impact on the construction industry.
Join me as I talk with Brent Olund…
Exploring the intersection of art and artificial intelligence with David Usher
This episode centers on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on creativity and society, featuring insights from artist and entrepreneur David Usher.
David discusses the …
The circular economy unplugged with insights from Alberta Innovates' Mehr Nikoo
On this episode of Shift we begin to explore Alberta's innovative approach to sustainability through the lens of the circular economy. We explore concrete projects that transform waste …
Balancing entrepreneurship and mental health: insights from Anthea Sargeaunt of 2S Water
Join us on an enlightening journey into the world of entrepreneurship and mental health as we revisit an impactful conversation with Anthea Sargeaunt from 2S Water. Anthea opens up abou…
Unlocking Tech Innovation: The Role of Technology Access Centres in Canada's Competitive Edge
Discover a hidden engine powering Alberta's tech innovation as we sit down with Ken Doyle, Executive Director of Tech-Access Canada. Uncover the world of Technology Access Centres (TACs…
Empowering Alberta's Game Innovators
Can Alberta's gaming sector truly double its impact by 2026? Join us as we unpack this bold ambition with Adam Brown from Alberta Innovates, alongside gaming visionaries Matt Toner of S…
Transforming Tech Narratives: Storytelling's Role in Alberta's Innovation Ecosystem
Unlock the secrets of storytelling in Alberta's tech scene with insights from Leah Sarich, head of story at Thin Air Labs and host of the podcast, The Founder Mindset, and startup marke…
Transforming Alberta's healthcare: innovations, partnerships, and digital solutions
The interview in this episode was done by Joshua McCutcheon of the Alberta Health Services i4 podcast, Insights. Thanks for the great work, Joshua!
Unlock the secrets to transforming A…
Unveiling the power of culture: a conversation with Dr. Marcus Collins
Join us for an insightful exploration into the profound influence of culture on human behavior, featuring the brilliant Dr. Marcus Collins, a professor at the University of Michigan and…
Alberta's Innovation Ecosystem: Fostering Tech, Community, and Entrepreneurship
Discover the shimmering opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship in Alberta as we welcome insights from our guests, Tracy Stroud from APEX Alberta, Terry Rock from Platform Cal…
Alberta's Rise in Global Quantum Innovation
Can quantum technology reshape the world as we know it? Join me in a captivating discussion with Katanya Kuntz, Megan Lee, and Chris Cassin as we explore this groundbreaking field. From…
Shaping Tomorrow: Alberta's Innovation Journey
What does it take to build a thriving innovation ecosystem? Join us as we uncover the remarkable journey of Robert Lai, Alberta Innovates’ new VP of Investment. With a stellar backgroun…
Transforming Alberta: The Power of Interdisciplinary Innovation and Collaboration
Can interdisciplinary research transform Alberta's innovation landscape? Join us as we uncover the inspiring journey of Dr. Mike Mahon, interim CEO at Alberta Innovates. With a career s…
Unlocking $350,000 in credits and expert mentorship: Inside Google for Startups Accelerator Programs with Iran Karimian
Iran Karimian is the Head of Accelerator & Startup Ecosystem at Google Canada. In her role, she brings the best of Google's people, programs, products and technology through Google for …
Unleashing Entrepreneurship in Alberta: Dr. Tonya Wolfe on the innovative Resource Roundup at Inventures 2024
Get ready to discover a revolutionary approach to entrepreneurship in Alberta with our guest, Dr. Tonya Wolfe of Red Deer Polytechnic. In this thrilling conversation, we dive into the R…