2020 Super Bowl champion Dr. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif talks about his decision to sit out a year in the NFL to minister to a long-term care home in his native Quebec and about his new commitment to helping young people as a brand ambassador with Sodexo Canada to be physically active and make the best nutritional choices. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 30, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 700
The Globe Forum is set to return to Vancouver next week after two years. It's one of the biggest conferences in the world focused on sustainability. Everything from electric cars to climate tech will be getting a showcase. But as countries try to attain net zero goals, should we be taking a closer look at off-setting emissions through vehicles powered by hydrogen? Matthew Klippenstein of the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association joins BIV Today to discuss. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio...
Mar 25, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 699
South Surrey-White Rock Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay discusses the Liberal-NDP pact, its impact on the Conservatives, and the Canadian response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 23, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 699
As unicorn after unicorn emerges from B.C. during the pandemic, these $1-billion tech companies are increasingly turning to Ireland to meet demand for talent and business know-how. Deirdre Moran, vice-president of technology and consumer services at Ireland’s International Development Agency (Canada), joins BIV Today to discuss why West Coast companies are tapping the island nation as a gateway to the European Union. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 22, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 698
For many, quantum computing remains more of an abstract endeavour whose tangible impacts may not manifest for years. While advances in financial and medical applications have gotten much attention, many are still waiting for real-world applications to emerge in industries such as design and manufacturing. Zac Hudson, an associate professor of chemistry at UBC, joins BIV Today to discuss how his research is being put towards industrial uses. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Mar 18, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 697
Salesforce’s interest in the B.C. tech scene is showing no signs of slowing down. After acquiring startup Mobify and Vancouverite Stewart Butterfield’s Slack in the past few years, the CRM giant has set its sights on Burnaby software firm Traction on Demand. Traction founder and CEO Greg Malpass joins BIV Today to discuss why now was the right time to sell his company. BIV’s Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 11, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 696
The CEO of Canada's largest cleantech accelerator joins BIV's Women in Leadership series, sponsored by PwC. Foresight's Jeanette Jackson and Rajveer Hundal, B.C. technology leader and a partner with PwC Canada, discuss leadership and mentorship with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. The conversation covers the importance of training the next generation of leaders, the value of bi-directional mentorship and what meaningful leadership looks like in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Mar 11, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 695
An expert who helps guide ESG investing at a firm that manages nearly $200 billion in assets joins BIV 's Women in Leadership series, sponsored by PwC. Jennifer Coulson is senior managing director of ESG at BCI. She and Shelley Gilberg, PwC Canada's leader of ESG markets and consulting, discuss environmental, social and governance-based investing with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. The conversation explores how ESG has evolved over the past decade, the impact of COVID and opportunities for ...
Mar 09, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 694
The first Indigenous woman in Canada to launch an airline joins BIV 's Women in Leadership series, sponsored by PwC. Teara Fraser is the founder and lead executive of Iskwew Air. She and Brooke Ko, PwC Canada's B.C. region inclusion and diversity leader, discuss equity, diversity and inclusion with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. The conversation critically examines corporate language, reflects on being mindful and considers how to re-centre business on what really matters. See omnystudio.co...
Mar 08, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 693
As we reflect on two years since the pandemic brought on lockdowns and restrictions, one demographic still carrying a heavier burden in the workforce is women. Data shows most jobs affected by shut downs and restrictions were in industries that women were more likely to work in. So where do we stand in 2022 vs. 2020? Jenny Siman, a vice-president at Canadian Western Bank, joins BIV Today to talk about the impact the pandemic has had on women in the labour force and the need to support women-led ...
Mar 07, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 692
Jake Kerr, co-owner of the Vancouver Canadians, talks about the two-year absence of the team from its home, and how the expanded schedule and promotion in the minor leagues will make for a big difference when it returns to Nat Bailey Stadium next month. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 04, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 691
Darlene Hyde, CEO of the BC Real Estate Association, talks about a new report suggesting, among other things, a five-day period before bids could be accepted on residential properties as a way to protect consumers and provide transparency. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 04, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 690
In a special series running throughout the week, BIV examines the unicorns that have been emerging from B.C. over the past year-plus. Once a rare sight, these tech firms with $1-billion valuations have become commonplace on the West Coast. Clio CEO Jack Newtown joins BIV Today to talk about everything from this company’s record-setting raises to making the legal sector more equitable. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 03, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 689
In a special series running throughout the week, BIV examines the unicorns that have been emerging from B.C. over the past year-plus. Once a rare sight, these tech firms with $1-billion valuations have become commonplace on the West Coast. Semios CEO Michael Gilbert joins BIV Today to talk about his journey from chemist to agtech leader, and what’s driving growth as his company deploys millions of sensors on farmland. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 01, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 688
In a special series running throughout the week, BIV examines the unicorns that have been emerging from B.C. over the past year-plus. Once a rare sight, these tech firms with $1-billion valuations have become commonplace on the West Coast. Judi Hess, CEO of Copperleaf, talks to BIV Today about her company’s journey from a small consultancy to going public. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 01, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 687
Ken Peacock, chief economist of the Business Council of BC, looks at what the provincial budget did and didn’t do and at the uncertainty within the BC economy. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 25, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 686
On the latest episode of EDI on BIV, Harpo Mander joins co-hosts Barinder Bhullar, senior vice-president of corporate affairs at Brains Bioceutical, and BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin to discuss identity and inclusion in the workplace. Mander is a community builder and host of the podcast Brown Girl Guilt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 685
Ravi Kahlon, the province’s jobs, economic recovery and innovation minister, discusses the release of the StrongerBC plan to stimulate “inclusive” and “clean” economic growth. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 684
Sustainability and the environment are top of mind for British Columbians like never before after the West Coast endured everything from a heat dome to catastrophic flooding in 2021. That same year, B.C.-based cleantech firm CarboNet ramped up its commercialization efforts and the results were stunning. Amielle Lake, the company's co-founder and chief commercial officer, joins BIV Today to discuss CarboNet's technology and the growth prospects ahead. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listene...
Feb 16, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 684
Rohene Bouajram, associate director of strategic IBPOC initiatives at the University of British Columbia, joins this episode of EDI on BIV to discuss the newly launched Beyond Tomorrow Scholars program. Bouajram also offers insight into leading strategic EDI initiatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 15, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 683
The pandemic has rewritten the rules on remote working, which means downtown Vancouver isn’t quite as bustling as it once was two years ago. Public safety concerns and vandalism are top of mind for many businesses in some neighbourhoods. But Nolan Marshall III is optimistic about the future of downtown. The president and CEO of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association joins BIV Today to talk about the current state of downtown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 14, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 682
Andrew Mercier, parliamentary secretary to the provincial skills training minister, talks about ways to make the trades more attractive and to provide the needed supply. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 11, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 681
Kevin Falcon, newly elected as the BC Liberal leader, talks about his priorities and perspective in the time ahead as he readies the party for the eventual election. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 08, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 681
Is Canada falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to 5G deployment? While consumers may enjoy faster speeds on their smartphones, this next generation of wireless communication is also seen as critical for ensuring businesses can stay competitive in the coming years. Patrick Ostiguy, executive chairman of Accedian, joins BIV Today to discuss where Canada stacks up. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 04, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 680
Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, talks about the demise of Conservative leader Erin O’Toole, who was pushed aside Wednesday, and about the implications for his party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 03, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 679
B.C. brands are bracing for a Beijing boost. The Olympic Games are set to kick off Feb. 4 and some notable West Coast companies will be showcasing their wares to the rest of the world. This ranges from made-in-B.C. technology to designer clothing. But how much does this really matter for these brands? Retail Insider's Craig Patterson joins BIV Today to dive into the opportunities ahead. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 28, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 678
The impacts of COVID-19 is still reshaping the economy two years into the pandemic. Beyond inflation concerns hitting consumers right now, workers are also navigating a sharp shift towards gig jobs while employers must navigate the so-called Great Resignation as demand for talent heightens. Jeff Harris, CEO of Vancouver-based Impact Recruitment, joins BIV Today to discuss the labour trends the Canadian economy will be dealing with throughout 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Jan 24, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 677
Jason Block, vice president of western Canadian engineering operations for Kiewit, one of North America's leading infrastructure and engineering firms, discusses what has been learned from the extensive damage of the atmospheric river in November in British Columbia and what are the wisest next steps now that much has been built back to be ready for the next time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 20, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 676
It’s been a busy start to 2022 for B.C.’s tech sector. Companies left and right have been shuffling their C-suites. Is it a sign of uncertainty or sign of major growth prospects? Stephanie Hollingshead, CEO of the Tech and People Network (formerly known as the HR Tech Group), joins BIV Today to discuss what’s going on and more. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 675
GeoComply's Anna Sainsbury kicked off 2022 by returning to the CEO role of the cybersecurity firm she co-founded more than a decade ago. She joins BIV Today to discuss the explosive growth her company has enjoyed, what it takes to become a unicorn in B.C. and what's ahead for GeoComply. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 675
