On BIV Today... Absolute Software CEO Christy Wyatt (1:11) and Odgers Berndtson’s Eric Beaudan discuss the annual CEOx1Day program, whereby students spend a day shadowing executives in B.C. Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (11:37) breaks down the latest retail news, including the potential fallout for brands as the NBA-Blizzard-China controversy escalates, whether there will actually be any deals to be had at the Forever 21 liquidation sales and proposals that could see mini-cities evolve at B.C...
Oct 11, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 352
On BIV Today... Vancouver-based VanHack is helping to shepherd much-needed tech talent into the country as Canada’s innovation sector explodes. As homegrown talent departs for cities like Vancouver or Toronto, CEO Ilya Brotzky has been overseeing efforts to bring in international talent to the Prairies and other locations needing an injection of workers. He joins BIV Today to discuss talent demands and how new immigration policies are changing the way companies hire. Tyler Orton hosts, see more ...
Oct 10, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 351
What good are election debates? Did Monday's settle anything? Mario Canseco, president of Research Co., discusses the implications of the debate on the campaign. He is in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 09, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 351
On BIV Today... This month marks the one-year anniversary of the legalization of cannabis. Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:41) joins BIV Today to break down the challenges the industry has endured and what the future holds with the upcoming legalization of edible products. And BIV’s weekly tech panel (16:42), featuring Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus and Electron Communications consultant Matthew Klippenstein, delve into Surrey’s aspirations to become a quantum computing hub, PayPal pul...
Oct 08, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 349
On BIV Today… In the midst of a federal election and climate protests across Canada, a new report highlights an untold election story. Hayley Woodin speaks with Merran Smith (1:49), executive director of Clean Energy Canada, about the growth potential of Canada’s clean energy sector. In the second half of the show, Cressey Development Group vice-president of development Jason Turcotte (20:45) shares what surprised him about Greater Vancouver’s latest real estate data. He also assesses some of th...
Oct 07, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 348
On BIV Today... A new book examines how companies need to use and emphasize emotional intelligence in the ways they recruit and retain their leaders and teams. Caroline Stokes, an experienced Silicon Valley recruiter based in Vancouver, has written Elephants Before Unicorns: Emotionally Intelligence HR Strategies to Save Your Company. She discusses the book with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 04, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 347
On BIV Today… The significance of the U.S.-Japan mini trade deal. On a new Asia 360 segment, Jeff Reeves, vice-president of research with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, discusses how the deal is politically driven, and what it means for Canada’s trade relations with Japan. Does Canada have enough venture capital funding? Charles Plant, senior fellow at the University of Toronto-based Impact Centre, shares the findings of a new report. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . S...
Oct 03, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 346
On BIV Today... Christine Magee, the co-founder and chair of the board of SleepCountry Canada, discusses the company's quarter century of growth, the changes in the business, and the challenges even she faces in getting a good night's sleep. She is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 02, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 345
On BIV Today... Sean Finn (2:11), executive vice-president of corporate services and chief legal officer at CN, discusses rail safety, 100 years of operations and the company¹s investments in B.C. Is CN planning for the next century? And could hovering train cars be involved? Finn joins co-host Hayley Woodin for a wide-ranging interview on CN¹s work. BIV¹s weekly tech panel (18:46) tackles WeWork, Uber and Facebook. Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus and EasyMarkit CTO Owen Ingraham discus...
Oct 01, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 344
On BIV Today... Can B.C. become a global AI powerhouse by 2022? Steve Lowry, executive director of AInBC, discusses the launch of a new artificial intelligence network aimed at doing just that. October marks Healthy Workplace Month. Wellness and stress coach Nicole Porter joins the show to offer insights on how workers can better regulate everything from their sleeping habits to screen time. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 30, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 343
On BIV Today... A new poll today for Glacier Media, conducted by Researchco, shows the Liberals slightly ahead of the Conservatives federally, indicates the environment has emerged this week as the prime issue in the campaign, and suggests the adverse attention involving Justin Trudeau hasn't made an impact on his popularity. But there is lots of time to come in the campaign, including the leaders' debates. Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, discusses the findings and their implications wit...
Sep 27, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 342
On BIV Today... Craig Patterson, editor-in-chief of Retail-Insider.com, offers the latest news coming out of International Council of Shopping Centers, as well as some early data from the Retail Council of Canada’s new shopping centre study. Later, he delves into the implications of Friday’s climate strike as B.C. retailers throw their support behind it. Then, Electron Communications consultant Matthew Klippenstein breaks down a new report examining the future of hydrogen use in B.C. Tyler Orton...
Sep 26, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 341
On BIV Today... Vincenzo Guzzo, aka Mr. Sunshine, the Quebec entrepreneur on CBC's Dragon's Den, waxes about family businesses, his hands-on management style, and the dynamics of the television show as it enters its 14th season. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 25, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 340
On BIV Today... Are we finally ready for foldable phones and fake noises for our silent electric vehicles? The weekly BIV technology panel, featuring Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus and Electron Communications’ Matthew Klippenstein, debates these stories along with the palace intrigue surrounding the executive ranks at WeWork. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 24, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 339
On BIV Today... Co-host Hayley Woodin speaks to Wayne Garnons-Williams, senior lawyer and principal director of Garwill Law Professional Corp. Garnons-Williams is the recipient of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business award for excellence in Aboriginal relations. He joins the show to discuss his career, his award and what excellence in Aboriginal relations looks like in 2019. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 23, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 338
On BIV Today... The Business Council of BC has measured our province's prosperity in a new index. Greg D'Avignon, president and CEO of the council, and Ken Peacock, its vice president and chief economist, talk about the implications of the report for BC in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 20, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 337
On BIV Today… BC CTO Award winner Owen Ingraham talks about his career and work in technology. The CTO of EasyMarkit was one of six chief technology, information and innovation officers recognized at BIV ’s inaugural BC CTO Awards on Wednesday, September 18. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 19, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 336
On BIV Today... Don Garber, the commissioner of Major League Soccer (MLS), discusses his role, the league's presence, the challenging circumstances for the Whitecaps, and his views on World Cup in Vancouver. He is in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 18, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 335
On BIV Today… B.C.’s chief information officer of the year joins the show to talk about his career and innovation in health services. Barry Rivelis (2:12) – CIO, chief strategy officer and senior vice-president at Pacific Blue Cross – became one of EY Canada's youngest partners at the age of 31. He helped develop the vision for Telus Health, and is now leading innovation at PBC. BIV’s weekly tech panel (33:13) discusses the ongoing concerns with Libra – Facebook’s global cryptocurrency. Gluu Tec...
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 334
On BIV Today... Loretta Davis, vice-president and chief information officer at Speedee Transport, is one of the recipients at this week’s BIV CTO awards. Ahead of the ceremony, she discusses her own career path and the ongoing confluence between technology and transportation. Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson joins the show to discuss the differing fortunes of Lululemon and Roots before breaking down the competitive landscape for the brick-and-mortar toy business. Tyler Orton hosts, see mor...
Sep 16, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 333
On BIV Today... Dane Eitel of Eitel Insights joins the show to break down the latest real estate numbers from across the province and explain why buyers are now back in the game after being sidelined. The question now is whether there might be some temporary advantage for sellers. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 13, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 332
On BIV Today... Twenty-five companies in B.C. have launched a new campaign to make workplaces more inclusive for people with disabilities. SAP Labs Canada’s Kirsten Sutton (1:38), the co-chair of the business organization leading this pledge, discusses how the Presidents Group plans to improve corporate culture on the West Coast. Then, Canadian Business Growth Fund CEO George Rossolatos (9:59) offers insights into what makes B.C. a unique ecosystem for investing in companies — to the tune of nea...
Sep 12, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 331
On BIV Today, Startup Week looms in Vancouver, and it offers insight into the challenges and successes in early-stage businesses. Charlyne Fothergill, the director of career services at Lighthouse Labs, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe for a conversation on how the sector recruits and retains talent. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 11, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 330
On BIV Today... The BIV tech panel (1:53) featuring Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus and Electron Communications’ Matthew Klippenstein discuss the launch of the most important electric vehicle the world has seen yet, Kater’s plans to offer ride-hailing services throughout all of B.C. — not just Vancouver — and what Clio’s US$250 million capital raise means for raising the profile of the province’s tech sector. Then, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (15:57) discusses government resistance to ma...
Sep 10, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 329
On BIV Today… The Greater Vancouver housing market as a whole is showing signs of balance, but pockets within it are seeing more or less activity. Jason Turcotte (2:38), vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, joins the show to discuss the latest regional real estate figures. Developers are resorting to more creative ways of marketing their projects. Maxine Jakubke (13:19), business director of Talk Shop Media’s real estate division, explores how real estate marketing trends ...
Sep 09, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 328
On BIV Today... Leaders are known for their commitment and persistence, but they can get stuck in their certainty and confidence and miss opportunities or misguide their organizations. A new book, The Unstuck Leader, examines how to cope with the executive challenge of performance in the knowledge era. Author Judy Sims, an executive-turned-coach, joins editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss her book. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 06, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 327
On BIV Today... Minister of International Trade Diversification Jim Carr discusses the federal government’s plan to boost exports and expand Canadian trade into new markets. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 05, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 326
On BIV Today... Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to talk about the prospects for the parties, their leaders, and the issues they must address for the Oct. 21 election. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 04, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 325
On BIV Today… The show’s weekly tech panel (2:18) tackles the tricky topic of digital identities, and how travellers need to rethink what digital information they choose to carry across borders. Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus and EasyMarkit CTO Owen Ingraham also discuss Apple’s apology over claims that it was spying with Siri, and the concept of social credit systems. The conversation covers China’s system for screening and regulating businesses, as well as the implications at the ind...
Sep 03, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 324
On BIV Today… Ciuriak Consulting has quantified some of the economic consequences of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. Director and principal Dan Ciuriak discusses the potential impacts to the Canadian economy. For Canada, the agreement is marginally better than the alternative of no deal. Ciuriak also explains what he sees as symbolism behind what has been called NAFTA 2.0, but is notably missing “free trade” from its name. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/...
Aug 30, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 323
