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
Unlocking the power of health data: privacy, policy, and progress
Mark Korthuis, President and CEO of the Glenrose Hospital Foundation recently sat down with me to discuss a panel he'll be moderating at Inventures 2024 called Rethinking Approaches to …
Hunter Cardinal: our host for Inventures 2024.
Meet Hunter Cardinal, a man whose roots spread across a rich tapestry of Cree, Métis, Polish, French, and Russian heritage. Hunter will be joining us May 29 through 31st as our MC for I…
Exploring Inventures 2024: Unleashing Alberta's entrepreneurial spirit and innovation on a global stage
Inventures isn't just any conference; it's a global gathering that puts Alberta's incredible pool of resources and talent under the spotlight. Whether you're an entrepreneur itching to …
Exploring Inventures 2024 with Gail Powley from Technology Alberta
On this episode sit down with Gail Powley to tease some of the fascinating stories that have woven the fabric of Alberta's innovation landscape, from the Nobel Prize laureates who trac…
Exploring Inventures 2024 with Erik Bitmanis from Canarie
Inventures 2024 is almost here!
As with past Inventures, our goal is to deliver a global experience showcasing Alberta's innovation ecosystem. Exhibits, demonstrations, dozens of panel s…
Shift talks with Calgary-based Nanotess about nanotechnology innovations and entrepreneurialism
I had the chance to talk with co-founders Megan Leslie and Julian Mulia about their work with Nanotess and their entrepreneurial journey while we are at Inventures 2023 this past May.
W…
Shift talks Sacred Science with Alvin First Rider, Brett Purdy, and Emily Herdman
Sacred Science brings together Indigenous knowledge and western science to create opportunities for new solutions to environmental challenges, including issues that are important to Ind…
The future with artificial intelligence - a conversation with futurist, Ian Beacraft
I had a chance to sit down with Ian Beacraft, an engaging, energetic and creative visual presenter, while at Inventures recently. Ian had flown in from Chicago and was providing one of …
Into the unknown - first generation farmer Ryan Greir speaks about his passion for agriculture
I met Ryan Greir from Whispering Cedars Ranch while I was at the Olds College of Agriculture and Technology AgSmart event in early August.
Ryan and his wife Janna are first generation A…
I talk the science of light with Ken and Kathy from Wilson Analytical
Welcome to episode two of our KDays Innovation Zone retrospective!
Alberta Innovates had the opportunity to participate as in-kind sponsors for the Innovation Zone led by Explore Edmont…
Solving the student housing crisis: my talk with Jean Bruce Koua from Elev Homes.
Welcome to episode one of our KDays Innovation Zone retrospective!
Alberta Innovates had the opportunity to participate as in-kind sponsors for the Innovation Zone led by Explore Edmont…
Design that elevates the human experience - Shift talks with Nick Kazakoff from OneTwoSix Design
I met Nick Kazakoff onsite at Inventures 2023. His company OneTwoSix Design had generously offered the use of one of their Loop Phone Booths for me to feature to interview guests for t…
Future Creators - mentoring youth to innovate
At Edmonton's recent KDays event, Alberta Innovates had the opportunity to participate as in-kind sponsors for the Innovation Zone led by Explore Edmonton. This was a great opportunity …
Madala Software - optimizing oil production, a conversation with Damien Hocking
I met and interviewed my guest at Inventures 2023 in Calgary this past May. He had a wee break in his schedule and was kind enough to join me onsite to discuss the work he and his compa…
Talking artificial intelligence with ATB's Ian Hargreaves
Artificial intelligence has taken the public imagination by storm and things are moving quickly.
At Inventures 2023 in Calgary we had Ian Beacraft and Timnit Gebru dedicate their keynot…
Large animal veterinary medicine - a small field ripe for innovation. My talk with Dr. Ben Schultz
I had a chance to sit down and talk with Dr. Ben Schultz at this recent Inventures 2023. Ben is a large animal vet and recent graduate of the Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network…
Talking Smart Agriculture with Joy Agnew and Lorna Baird from Olds College
Food production is essential. Full stop.
As demand for food and the urgency for sustainable crop and animal production increases, our need for better tools increases: artificially intell…
The Metaverse primer - my conversation with Mike McCready from Lethbridge College
The Metaverse. What were people saying about the Internet before it became commonplace? To me, it feels like a similar thing.
Thankfully we have people like Mike McCready to help us navi…
Shift - my conversation with Susan Divers from LRN about building solid ethics into your business
What's your plan?
Ethics and values: two words that provide a solid foundation to any and all companies. Ignore at your own peril.
Ethics and values provide guide posts for all of your b…
Alberta IoT - growing and supporting Alberta's digital entrepreneurs and startups
Alberta IoT is a member-based non-profit organization working to build connections and support for Alberta-based digital companies with a focus on the Internet of Things.
I had a chance…