Tamara Vrooman, the CEO of YVR International Airport, discusses the challenges of leadership during the pandemic and how her style had to adapt to changing conditions. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The family of Bob Hager, the Vancouver lawyer who helped establish the Philips, Hager and North law firm and lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2011, has donated $5 million to enhance the Pancreas Centre BC research facility he launched before his passing. His wife Judy and co-director Dr. Daniel Renouf discuss the advances and challenges of combatting pancreatic cancer on World Pancreatic Cancer Day. They are in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnys...
The former ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, author of a new book on his time working for Donald Trump, talks about the U.S. mid-term elections and Trump’s diminished prospects for returning to the White House. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vij's co-founder and B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee Meeru Dhalwala joins this episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series to discuss workplace culture, leadership strategy and pursuing one's passion. Dhalwala shares details of her latest venture – My Bambiri – with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GeoComply co-founder and CEO Anna Sainsbury joins this episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series to talk about scaling her tech unicorn and leading mission-driven work. Sainsbury talks about her leadership style, lessons learned and her view on balance in work and life with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series, sponsored by Cindy David Financial Group, explores finance, financial planning and retirement with two leading industry experts. Cindy David, president and estate planning adviser with Cindy David Financial Group, and Lori Pinkowski, senior portfolio manager and senior investment advisor with Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, share their planning and investment insights with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/listener...
Ali Ardakani, the new board chair of LifeSciencesBC, discusses the sector’s impact and successes and challenges with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don Osborne, CEO of EarthDaily Analytics, joins BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to look at the launch of its 10-satellite constellation to mitigate supply chain issues and provide disaster prevention, including climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legislative reporter Rob Shaw of Glacier Media, the Orca and CHEK TV, joins Researchco president Mario Canseco to discuss the disqualification of Anjali Appadurai from its leadership race. They were in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At age 80, award-winning Anna-Marie Holmes of B.C. is still vital as a ballet choreographer and about to revive the Nutcracker for the Goh Ballet. She talks about her career, about staying relevant at a later age, and about the context of staging a famous Russian ballet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dress for Success Vancouver Amy Robichaud joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin to discuss women's workforce participation, and the 10th annual Success Luncheon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Investing and financial planning face uncertain economic conditions and need to be navigated carefully. Claudio Chisani, investment advisor at BlueShore Wealth, and Woody Yang, financial advisor at BlueShore Financial, discuss how to overcome the challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of BIV Today, Dame Maria Miller, the UK Prime Minister's Trade Envoy for Canada, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin to discuss Canada-UK trade opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michelle Scarborough, managing partner of the Business Development Bank’s (BDC) new Thrive Platform to finance women-led business talks about its opportunities and challenges with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Businessman and philanthropist Chip Wilson discusses his and wife Summer’s donation of $100 million to the BC Parks Foundation to drive the creation of parkland in the province. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pierre Poilievre, the Nepean-Carleton MP running for the federal Conservative leadership, answers a range of regional and national questions from Glacier Media editors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anjali Appadurai has entered the BC NDP leadership race with a strong message that the party has lost its way on climate change and social justice, themes that ought to be at the centre of policies and practices of government. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Executive exhaustion is yet another of the pandemic's effects. Zabeen Hirji, executive advisor at Deloitte, discusses how companies and boards need to contend with fatigue among its leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rather than a first-person shooter or even something like Tetris , so-called serious games have emerged to offer opportunities for learning or instruction rather than entertainment One such serious game developed in Vancouver was recently released after being made in collaboration with Canadian and French experts. Alexandre Col, cultural attaché with the French consulate in Vancouver, joins BIV Today to explore what serious games mean for helping businesses and organizations. Tyler Orton hosts. ...
Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest discusses Stephen Harper’s endorsement of his opponent, what he feels about party unity, and his economic priorities for BC in a discussion with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anyone who’s in the market for a vehicle knows right now how tough it can be to find the right ride for the right price amid semi-conductor shortages and supply chain issues. But over the last few years, an increasing number of online options have emerged among B.C. tech entrepreneurs. Our guest today is the co-founder and CEO of Mintlist, one of the new entrants. Mike Wood joins BIV Today to offer the low-down on the market for the online car sales industry. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.co...
The great resignation never quite manifested in Canada the same way it did in the U.S. But our labour markets are incredibly tight and competitive right now, at the same time workers are still navigating this mish-mash of hybrid work models that differ from company to company. So how do large organizations retain their talent in such uncertain times? Jayana Darras, a partner and people culture leader with Deloitte B.C., joins BIV Today to offer insights. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/lis...
Frans Tjallingii, CEO and co-founder of 7Gen, has just raised capital to build his EV-as-a-service company to help fleets convert to electric vehicles. He discusses the challenges for the industry with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor-in-chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shazia Zeb Sobani, vice-president of network implementation at Telus and leader of the company's reconciliation efforts, discusses truth, engagement, connectivity and progress with Hayley Woodin, executive editor of BIV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mario Canseco, president of the public opinion firm Researchco, discusses the accomplishments and challenges of the John Horgan era following the premier’s announcement he is stepping aside. Canseco is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SFU president Joy Johnson in Roe v. Wade, discourse, the university business model, and the future of post-secondary education. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gaming giant Activision Blizzard is turning to Vancouver to help support its esports leagues as the increasingly popular gaming tournaments grab global audiences and gamers. Roger Chan, CEO of Vancouver-based Akshon Media, joins BIV Today to discuss the new deal with Activision Blizzard, the rise of esports and how his B.C. digital media firm found its way into a partnership with one of the biggest gaming companies in the world. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
A wide-ranging look at bilateral relations with the UK and the situation in Russia, plus first impressions of Canada from the UK Consul General Tom Codrington. In conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Statistics Canada data on local business outlooks released Wednesday by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade indicate anxiety about labour shortages, inflation, supply chain problems and indebtedness in the near-future. GVBOT president and CEO Bridgitte Anderson discusses the findings with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Doug Slater, FortisBC’s vice president external and Indigenous relations, discusses the company’s commitment to inclusivity and reconciliation in its operations and vision with Chastity David-Alphonse, editor of BIV’s Indigenous business magazine, Mákook pi Sélim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
