Innovation Fuel University Canada West
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Innovation Fuel is UCW’s weekly business podcast with Dr. Gelareh Farhadian and Dave Keighron. Through conversations with featured guests, the IF team shares relevant stories, lessons and tips that educators can use in the classroom. As firm believers in experiential learning, Dr. Gelareh and Dave invite their guests to share their journey and expertise with listeners to help build relevant case-study-type interviews that explore various business topics across all industries.
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Passing a Legacy of Trade and Dreams with Awl Together Leather
In another episode of Innovation Fuel, Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian chat with Tess and Ariss, co-founders of Awl Together Leather in Vancouver. They share their passion for sustainability and inclusion in leatherwork and shoe repair. They started their own business focused on passing down craftsmanship and prolonging the lifecycle of leather goods through repair. Their creativity shines through in the problem-solving required for each unique repair job. Listen to learn how two entrepreneurs are preserving tradition while building community.
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Overcoming Remote Work Challenges with Sarah Planckaert of Essential Impact
Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian explore the unique challenges of virtual leadership coaching with executive coach Sarah Planckaert. They discuss building trust, communication, decision making and setting boundaries in a remote work world. Sarah shares how she helps leaders have complex conversations and make difficult decisions during uncertain times.
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AI Revolution: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Society With Paul McKenzie Part 1
In this episode of Innovation Fuel, hosts Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian,CEO, talk to Paul McKenzie, CEO of NexOptic and discuss how his startup experience led him to develop AI that reduces video file sizes. He talks about obstacles to partnering with big streamers and his goal of a major alliance to catalyze industry change.
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Breaking Boundaries in Bioprinting: The Extraordinary Work of VoxCell BioInnovation
Welcome to a new episode of Innovation Fuel! Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian delve into the cutting-edge world of biotechnology, focusing on tissue engineering and bioprinting. They talk to Kevin Vos, Ph.D., the Director of Business Development and Strategic Alliances at VoxCell BioInnovation. VoxCell is no ordinary bioprinting company; they are a trailblazing tissue engineering firm responsible for a groundbreaking line of Truly Biomimetic solutions for the drug development industry and the field of Oncology research.
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Redefining Baby Product Standards
In this episode of Innovation Fuel! Your hosts, Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian are diving into baby products. Both being parents themselves, they understand the many choices of baby products out there on the market. So, to discuss this competitive sector, they have Garett Senez from Quark Baby. In this episode, you will learn about Garett's journey from being a parent to being a dynamic entrepreneur who saw a gap in the market and decided to fill it. Listen now to another informative episode of Innovation Fuel.
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The Fluevog Shoes - Where Art Meets Business in the World of Unique Footwear
This episode of Innovation Fuel explores the world of Fluevog, a unique shoe company that marches to the beat of its drum. Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian dive into Fluvog's niche customer base with CMO Stephen Bailey and learn how they've built a community around artistic vision and self-expression. Challenges like small batch production and adapting to e-commerce are discussed. Fluevog provides an inspirational case study on staying true to your values while running a successful business.