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Tired of the same old news cycle? Get informed on what’s happening in businesses in Calgary, Alberta and beyond with Collisions YYC.

Tyler Chisholm hosts Alberta’s best and brightest minds who are shaping the very landscape of our province with their work in fields like Technology, FinTech, Energy, Healthcare, Education, AI, and more. Tyler’s inherent curiosity and exploratory style fuel candid conversations with the people who are driving change in our city, our province and the world.

Connect with us on social media:
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Tired of the same old news cycle? Get informed on what’s happening in businesses in Calgary, Alberta and beyond with Collisions YYC.

Tyler Chisholm hosts Alberta’s best and brightest minds who are shaping the very landscape of our province with their work in fields like Technology, FinTech, Energy, Healthcare, Education, AI, and more. Tyler’s inherent curiosity and exploratory style fuel candid conversations with the people who are driving change in our city, our province and the world.

Connect with us on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc

    Jen Lussier, Fostering Community and Connections in Calgary’s Tech Industry

    Jen Lussier, Fostering Community and Connections in Calgary’s Tech Industry

    In today’s episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by Chief Operating Officer of Platform Calgary, Jen Lussier, to discuss the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship in Calgary, particularly within the tech sector. They explore the crucial role of Platform Calgary as an innovation hub, providing a nexus for tech entrepreneurs to connect, incubate, and thrive through mentorship, education, and investment support. Jennifer shares insights on the challenges and successes of fostering a sustainable financial model by drawing industry investment and reducing reliance on governmental support, illuminated by Platform Calgary's non-transactional partnerships with giants like KPMG and National Bank.

    This episode is sponsored by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

    We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc
    Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

    Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

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    If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada.

    We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.

    Host links:

    Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com
    Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

    Guest links:

    Jen Lussier’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalussier
    Platform Calgary’s Website: https://www.platformcalgary.com
    Platform Calgary’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/platformcalgary
    Platform Calgary’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/platformcalgary
    Platform Calgary’s Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/platformcalgary
    Platform Calgary’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/platformcalgary

    Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

    • 42 min
    Colleen Pound, How to Transform Professional Services with Data & Analytics

    Colleen Pound, How to Transform Professional Services with Data & Analytics

    In today’s episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by Colleen Pound, CEO and Co-Founder of Proxure. Colleen shares her entrepreneurial journey, her focus on solving client problems through data-driven solutions, and the challenges of being a female founder in the highly competitive tech industry. Colleen shares valuable insights into the importance of networking, honest pitching, and the benefits of having a strong, supportive business partner. Despite the non-technical background, she underscores the significance of effective communication and collaboration with tech teams to align technology with business needs.

    This episode is sponsored by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

    We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc
    Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

    Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

    Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.

    If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada.

    We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.

    Host links:

    Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com
    Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

    Guest links:

    Colleen Pound’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenpound 
    Proxure’s Website: https://www.proxure.io
    Proxure’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proxure

    Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

    • 35 min
    Aleia Robin, Branch Out Bike Tour 2024 – A Must-Attend Event

    Aleia Robin, Branch Out Bike Tour 2024 – A Must-Attend Event

    In today’s episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by the Managing Director of the Branch Out Neurological Foundation, Aleia Robin, to discuss their ground-breaking work innovating treatments for neurological conditions. Aleia also helps you understand the details of their upcoming, annual Bike Tour. With a fun gala event and easy ways to participate, it’s a must-attend for Albertans!

    This episode is sponsored by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

    We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc
    Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

    Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

    Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.

    If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada.

    We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.

    Host links:

    Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com
    Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

    Guest links:

    Aleia Robin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleia-robin
    Branch Out’s Website: https://www.branchoutfoundation.com
    Bike Tour Registration: https://www.branchoutfoundation.com/bike-tour
    Branch Out’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/branchoutfoundation
    Branch Out’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchOutFoundation
    Branch Out’s Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BranchOutNF
    Branch Out’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchoutnf

    Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

    • 19 min
    Kevin Crowe, Mission for Miles – 1,400 KM in the Yukon to Raise $ for a Great Cause

    Kevin Crowe, Mission for Miles – 1,400 KM in the Yukon to Raise $ for a Great Cause

    In today’s episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by his original co-conspirator, Kevin Crowe. Kevin shares his harrowing struggle with Trigeminal Neuralgia and how he defied the odds to come back stronger than ever. He reveals his next ambitious project: a 1,400-kilometer journey in the Yukon, split between a summer paddleboarding trek and a winter expedition on foot. This mission aims to fund 37 flights for families to say their final goodbyes to loved ones, a cause close to Kevin's heart. Join us as Kevin delves into the mental and physical challenges of his adventure, the profound impact of Give A Mile, and his unwavering dedication to living life deliberately. Get ready for an episode filled with resilience, inspiration, and the true meaning of seizing the day.

    This episode is sponsored by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

    We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc
    Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

    Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

    Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.

    If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada.

    We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.

    Host links:

    Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com
    Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

    Guest links:

    Kevin Crowe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-crowe-2a709432
    Give A Mile’s Website: https://www.giveamile.org
    Give A Mile’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/give-a-mile
    Give A Mile’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GiveAMile
    Give A Mile’s Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GiveAMile
    Give A Mile’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveamile
    Give A Mile’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GiveAMileStories

    Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

    • 23 min
    Dan Balaban, Exposing the Realities: Navigating the Storm of Renewable Energy Politics

    Dan Balaban, Exposing the Realities: Navigating the Storm of Renewable Energy Politics

    In today’s episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by Dan Balaban, co-founder and CEO of Greengate, to discuss the complexities and challenges of the renewable energy industry in Alberta. Dan brings to the table a deep understanding of the industry coupled with personal anecdotes, including his family's history as Holocaust survivors, to emphasize the importance of societal values and the need not to take the good life in Canada for granted. The two discuss the impact of political polarization on energy initiatives and the pressing need for a collaborative and realistic approach toward setting net-zero targets. Dan also explores Alberta's unique position to host data centres due to its stable geography and climate, as well as the balance needed between oil, gas, and renewable energies.

    This episode is sponsored by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

    We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc
    Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

    Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

    Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.

    If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada.

    We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.

    Host links:

    Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com
    Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

    Guest links:

    Dan Balaban’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-balaban-15187863
    Greengate’s Website: https://www.greengatepower.com
    Greengate’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greengate-power-corp.
    Greengate’s Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/powergreengate
    Greengate’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greengatepower

    Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

    • 44 min
    Jamie L. Smith, CFO Confessions: How Embracing Your Financials Can Save Your Business from Disaster

    Jamie L. Smith, CFO Confessions: How Embracing Your Financials Can Save Your Business from Disaster

    In today’s episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by Jamie L Smith, Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Amplify Advisors, to discuss the critical intersection between financial strategy and business growth. Jamie offers an insider's perspective on the unspoken challenges that growth businesses face, particularly cash flow difficulties that arise with expansion and the often under-acknowledged value of a proactive financial approach. Listeners will learn about the transformative role of fractional CFOs in steering small and medium businesses through complex growth phases, the common resistance to debt and how it can hinder progress, and the importance of having the right financial leadership during critical revenue milestones.

    This episode is sponsored by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

    We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc
    Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

    Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

    Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.

    If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada.

    We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.

    Host links:

    Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com
    Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

    Guest links:

    Jamie L. Smith’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamielsmithcpa
    Amplify Advisors’ Website: https://www.thinairlabs.ca
    Amplify Advisors’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyadvisors
    Amplify Advisors’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amplifyadvisorsinc
    Amplify Advisors’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplifyadvisorscpa

    Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

    • 53 min

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