Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson

Welcome to Episode #37 of TechTalks with Cathy Simpson. In this episode of TechTalks with Cathy Simpson, we meet Calvino Anderson with Compugen and the founder and event organizer for the Atlantic Tech Summit. Based in Halifax, we discuss the Atlantic Tech Summit returning for its 4th year. We spend time talking about the community and how events like these bring the ecosystem partners together both virtually and physically. Listen in to learn more about how the Summit will provide an action-packed day of sessions from top local and national tech leaders as they discuss digital acceleration and the experience of managing through the challenges of fast-paced change. We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode #36 of TechTalks with Cathy Simpson. In this episode of TechTalks with Cathy Simpson, we sit down and talk with Patrick Brannon, a Senior Researcher at the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council. His report titled Responding to the Labour Challenge in Atlantic Canada's Digital Sector is the second industry deep dive examining the labour skills challenge in the region and is the topic of today's conversation. Patrick led the 2019 report that TechImpact released on Digital Technology Firms: Their Importance and Role in Atlantic Canada's Economy. APEC does great work in the region and this report and conversation is invaluable to our skilling for the digital economy. We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode #35 of TechTalks with Cathy Simpson. We are discussing the InnovateNB Celebration in this episode TechTalks with Cathy Simpson. The inaugural InnovateNB series of events are coming to Saint John on November 22, 2022, and in this two-part episode, we'll talk to the event organizers. Part two's guests are Jeff White, CEO of New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) and Kathryn Lockhart, CEO of Propel. Listen in as they discussion what's happening in their organizations and communities and then dive into details about the InnovateNB Celebration. We hope you enjoy the show! About InnovateNB Celebrations: The InnovateNB Celebration is a full day event aimed to raise awareness and spark interest in the innovative work that is happening in New Brunswick. Learn more here : https://www.innovatenbcelebration.com/

Welcome to Episode #34 of TechTalks with Cathy Simpson. We're talking about the InnovateNB Celebration in this episode TechTalks with Cathy Simpson. The inaugural InnovateNB Awards are coming to Saint John on November 22, 2022, and in this two-part episode, we'll talk to the event organizers. Part one's guests are Adrienne O'Pray, Executive Director of The McKenna Institute and Heather Libby, Vice President & Board Liaison of Envision Saint John. Listen in as they discuss what's happening in their organization and communities and get into detail about the InnovateNB Celebration. We hope you enjoy the show! About InnovateNB Celebrations: The InnovateNB Celebration is a full-day event aimed to raise awareness and spark interest in the innovative work that is happening in New Brunswick. Learn more here: https://www.innovatenbcelebration.com/

Welcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions. The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community. Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth. When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today's workplace. Did you know? 1. Digital technology firms contribute $6.1 billion to Atlantic Canada's economy. 2. Over 43,000 people are employed in the digital industry labour force. 3. 463 digital technology firms exist in Atlantic Canada. 4. This industry is innovative, export-focused, and attracts a majority of the region's venture capital. 5. There is more demand than supply of talent; we aren't producing enough graduates to fill the current demand for new workers. 6. Availability of labour is the number one challenge for digital technology firms. Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada's digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more. Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We'll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson.

Welcome to Episode #32 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson. We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpact Welcome to our podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions. The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community. Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth. When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today's workplace. Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada's digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more. Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We'll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.

Welcome to Episode #31 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson. We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpact Welcome to our podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions. The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community. Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth. When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today's workplace. Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada's digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more. Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We'll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.

Welcome to Episode #30 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson. We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpact Welcome to our podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions. The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community. Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth. When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today's workplace. Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada's digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more. Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We'll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.

Welcome to Episode #29 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson. Today's guests Frank McKenna and Adrienne O'Pray discuss the launch of the Institute and their vision for a digital New Brunswick.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpact______________________________________________________________________________________________________Welcome to our new podcast, TechTalks!  The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals.  Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science.  We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today's workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada's digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic.  We'll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.

Welcome to Episode #28 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson. The female sandpiper can run, swim, hunt and fly. Provider for her family, a fierce defender of her territory, this social avian multitasker is the perfect symbol for an organization focused on giving women tech founders the funding and support to soar.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpact______________________________________________________________________________________________________Welcome to our new podcast, TechTalks!  The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals.  Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science.  We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today's workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada's digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic.  We'll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.

Welcome to Episode #27 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson.  In 2017, when MESH Diversity went to market with a software platform to measure and promote workplace diversity and inclusion, many people could still turn a blind eye and live in denial of systemic racism and privilege. George Floyd's murder changed that.  Join TechTalks with Cathy Simpson to learn more from co-founders Mike Wright and Leeno Karamunchary from Mesh Diversity on today's diversity and inclusion episode.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpact_________________________________________________________________________________________________________Welcome to our new podcast, TechTalks!  The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals.  Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science.  We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today's workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada's digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic.  We'll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.

Welcome to Episode #26 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson.  This is the second episode in a series of conversations about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the technology sector.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks!  The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals.  Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science.  We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today's workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada's digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic.  We'll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.

Welcome to Episode #25 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson.  This is the first in a series of conversations about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the technology sector.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks!  The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals.  Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science.  We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today's workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada's digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic.  We'll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds

Welcome to Episode #24 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks!  The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals.  Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science.  We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today's workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada's digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic.  We'll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.

Welcome to Episode #23 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson: Launching Digital Boost 2.0We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks!  The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals.  Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science.  We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic.  We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds

Welcome to Episode #22 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson: "Change Is Inevitable: Managing It Well Is Not"We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks!  The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals.  Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science.  We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic.  We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds

Welcome to Episode #21 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson, "The Power of Data."We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks!  The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals.  Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science.  We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic.  We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.

Welcome to Episode #20 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson! Does the term Digital Transformation make you nervous?  It shouldn’t.  Have a listen as we break it down with two guests that share their experiences with the Digital Boost Program.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks!  The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals.  Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science.  We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic.  We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.

Welcome to Episode #19 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson where we get a Masterclass in Business Partnerships and Growth with Roxanne Fairweather & Dave Grebenc, Co-CEO's of Innovatia.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks!  The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals.  Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science.  We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic.  We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Welcome to Episode #18 of Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson where we discuss productivity with the Executive Director of the NB Research and Productivity Council, Eric Cook.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Welcome to our first SPECIAL RELEASE: 10 Simple Steps to a Standout LinkedIn Profile with Eleanor Austin.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Welcome to Episode #16: E-Commerce and Digital Insights with Scott MacIntosh and Dawn PottierWe hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Welcome to Episode #15: Building Cyber Talent at UNB with Dr. Ali Ghorbani and Dr. Luigi Benedicenti. This episode is Pt. 3 of our Cybersecurity Mini-series.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Welcome to Episode #14: Humans of Cybersecurity with David Shipley and James Stewart. This episode is Pt. 2 of our Cybersecurity Mini-series.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Welcome to Episode #13: The Cyber Security Opportunity with Larry Shaw and Tyson Johnson.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Welcome to Episode #12: Technology Job Interviews and Employer Expectations with Brian Dunphy & Ryan Strynatka We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Welcome to the Season Finale: Year in Review with Tech Impact CEO, Cathy Simpson."5 Big Takeaways from 2020"We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Welcome to Episode #10 of Tech Talks with Tech Impact CEO, Cathy Simpson."Women in Tech with Shaimaa Abbas & Deepika Thapar"We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Episode #9 is live with Tech Impact CEO, Cathy Simpson.What is the role of Sales & Marketing in our Tech Sector?Let's find out with Dr. Shelley Rinehart and David Alston.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Episode #8 is live with Tech Impact CEO, Cathy Simpson.What is Industry 4.0?We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Episode #7 is live with Tech Impact CEO, Cathy Simpson.What does innovation in the computer science landscape look like in Atlantic Canada? We asked Dalhousie University and the University of New Brunswick. Dr. Luigi Benedicenti is a full professor and dean in the Faculty of Computer Science at the University of New Brunswick. Benedicenti received his Laurea in Electrical Engineering and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Genoa, Italy. He is a Professional Engineer licensed in Saskatchewan and a licensed Italian Engineer. His collaborative network extends beyond Saskatchewan with TRLabs and IEEE, and Canada through collaborative work with colleagues in Europe, South East Asia, and North America.Andrew Rau-Chaplin is a Professor of Computer Science and director of the Risk Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, Canada. He received a M.C.S. and Ph.D. from Carleton University in Ottawa in 1990 and 1993, respectively. From 1993 to 1994 he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at DIMACS - a National Science Foundation center run by Princeton University, Rutgers, and AT&T Bell labs. In 1994 he joined the faculty at the Technical University of Nova Scotia and in 1997 became a professor in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Episode #6 is live with Tech Impact CEO, Cathy Simpson.What is Canada's ocean opportunity? How do we change the way ocean business is done?We asked Kendra MacDonald, the CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, a transformative cluster model that is driving cross-sectoral collaboration, accelerating innovation, and growing Canada’s ocean economy in a way that has never been done before.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Did you know?1. Digital technology firms contribute $6.1 billion to Atlantic Canada’s economy.2. Over 43,000 people are employed in the digital industry labour force.3. 463 digital technology firms exist in Atlantic Canada.4. This industry is innovative, export-focused, and attracts a majority of the region’s venture capital.5. There is more demand than supply of talent; we aren’t producing enough graduates to fill the current demand for new workers.6. Availability of labour is the number one challenge for digital technology firms.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Episode #5 is live with Tech Impact CEO, Cathy Simpson.We're talking about our telecommunications future with Troy Harnish, Senior Director, Atlantic Region for Rogers for Business, Kevin Fournier, Director of Sales for NS & PEI, Bell Aliant and Ken Power, Regional Director of TELUS Business.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Did you know?1. Digital technology firms contribute $6.1 billion to Atlantic Canada’s economy.2. Over 43,000 people are employed in the digital industry labour force.3. 463 digital technology firms exist in Atlantic Canada.4. This industry is innovative, export-focused, and attracts a majority of the region’s venture capital.5. There is more demand than supply of talent; we aren’t producing enough graduates to fill the current demand for new workers.6. Availability of labour is the number one challenge for digital technology firms.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Episode #4 is live with Tech Impact CEO, Cathy Simpson.We're talking about innovation in the region with CEO of NBIF, Jeff White and President & CEO of Innovacorp, Malcom Fraser. Jeff White is the lead visionary at NBIF. He’s a technology industry veteran, and a seasoned corporate financing expert. He has worked with some of our region’s biggest start-ups: Radian6, Q1 Labs, and Genesys Laboratories Canada and was co-founder and COO of East Valley Ventures. That experience gives Jeff a unique perspective to see and understand the growth potential in New Brunswick’s start-up and research innovation sectors. As a bonus, he’s very passionate about it too!Malcolm Fraser is president and CEO of Innovacorp, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In this role, Malcolm oversees Innovacorp’s work to find, fund and foster innovative Nova Scotia start-ups that strive to change the world. Malcolm joined Innovacorp in October 2017. He was a leader in Canada’s digital sector for the previous 20 years, earning recognition and awards for innovation, management and community leadership.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Did you know?1. Digital technology firms contribute $6.1 billion to Atlantic Canada’s economy.2. Over 43,000 people are employed in the digital industry labour force.3. 463 digital technology firms exist in Atlantic Canada.4. This industry is innovative, export-focused, and attracts a majority of the region’s venture capital.5. There is more demand than supply of talent; we aren’t producing enough graduates to fill the current demand for new workers.6. Availability of labour is the number one challenge for digital technology firms.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Episode #3 is live with Tech Impact CEO, Cathy Simpson.We're talking about taking your business to the cloud with Mirko Crevatin and Christopher Simm. Mirko is a Senior Manager and the National Technology Solutions lead at MNP, successfully bridging the gap between business need and technical delivery. Christopher is a Microsoft Cloud Security Expert at Bulletproof, a GLI Company.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpact Welcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Did you know?1. Digital technology firms contribute $6.1 billion to Atlantic Canada’s economy.2. Over 43,000 people are employed in the digital industry labour force.3. 463 digital technology firms exist in Atlantic Canada.4. This industry is innovative, export-focused, and attracts a majority of the region’s venture capital.5. There is more demand than supply of talent; we aren’t producing enough graduates to fill the current demand for new workers.6. Availability of labour is the number one challenge for digital technology firms.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Episode #2 is live with Tech Impact CEO, Cathy Simpson.We're talking about the landscape of jobs within the tech sector and you won't believe how many opportunities there are! We're speaking to Anneke van der Laan of Sonrai Security and Darcy Wells of Cisco Canada, two Atlantic Canadian graduates with diverse roles in the tech sector. Welcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Did you know?1. Digital technology firms contribute $6.1 billion to Atlantic Canada’s economy.2. Over 43,000 people are employed in the digital industry labour force.3. 463 digital technology firms exist in Atlantic Canada.4. This industry is innovative, export-focused, and attracts a majority of the region’s venture capital.5. There is more demand than supply of talent; we aren’t producing enough graduates to fill the current demand for new workers.6. Availability of labour is the number one challenge for digital technology firms.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Episode #1 is live with Tech Impact CEO, Cathy Simpson.Welcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions.The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community.Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth.When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Did you know?1. Digital technology firms contribute $6.1 billion to Atlantic Canada’s economy.2. Over 43,000 people are employed in the digital industry labour force.3. 463 digital technology firms exist in Atlantic Canada.4. This industry is innovative, export-focused, and attracts a majority of the region’s venture capital.5. There is more demand than supply of talent; we aren’t producing enough graduates to fill the current demand for new workers.6. Availability of labour is the number one challenge for digital technology firms.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.

Welcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engage new conversations about technology and how it is an enabler for our economy, building our talented workforce, creating growth in our IT sector, and attracting talent in our post-secondary institutions. The podcast will create new connections between employers, students, entrepreneurs, investors and our business community. Our podcast content will appeal to the business community, students, entrepreneurs, investors, and IT professionals. Our topics will vary from deep dives into specific technology to discussions on the benefits of digital transformation for business productivity and growth. When it comes to students, we're not just talking engineering and computer science. We want to appeal to ALL students as they think about careers in the digital world and consider the employability skills they need for today’s workplace.Did you know?1. Digital technology firms contribute $6.1 billion to Atlantic Canada’s economy.2. Over 43,000 people are employed in the digital industry labour force.3. 463 digital technology firms exist in Atlantic Canada.4. This industry is innovative, export-focused, and attracts a majority of the region’s venture capital.5. There is more demand than supply of talent; we aren’t producing enough graduates to fill the current demand for new workers.6. Availability of labour is the number one challenge for digital technology firms.Our informative and entertaining podcast series will provide insight into current opportunities within Atlantic Canada’s digital technology sector and can be found on all of your favourite podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Our goal is to inform our listeners of the opportunities available and the importance of technology as we build for the future during and after the pandemic. We’ll demonstrate the importance of the tech industry to the local economy and show there is a place for all educational backgrounds.TechTalks is hosted by TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson. It's produced by Matt George, is engineered by Zachary Pelletier and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network.