Podcast appearances and mentions of jim balsillie

Welcome back to another episode of Tank Talks! This week, Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo dive deep into the economic and innovation headlines shaping Canada's future, from the shocking collapse in domestic VC funding to Bell's billion-dollar bet on AI infrastructure, and Mark Carney's latest power move that might just redefine Canadian politics.* Is Canada's startup ecosystem on life support?* What Bell's AI supercluster plan means for data sovereignty and why it might be too small, too late.* Mark Carney's political chess game: A shift to the economic right?* Jim Balsillie's warning about crypto, open banking, and the end of Canadian monetary independence.This is one episode where politics, venture capital, and emerging tech collide. Let's dive in.Vancouver's Web Summit Debut: A Promising Start, But Room to Grow (00:00:42)Matt shares his experience from Web Summit Vancouver, highlighting a surprisingly dense tech scene and global founders living in B.C., but the event suffered from a lack of promotion and branding blunders.John's take: Good signs of energy on the West Coast, but Vancouver still needs to establish itself as a recurring VC destination.Canada's VC Crisis: A System on the Brink (00:04:30)BDC and CVCA reports reveal domestic early-stage VC activity has plummeted to a five-year low. U.S. capital, once Canada's cushion, is drying up too.John's take: The system is at a critical point. Without a strong local VC backbone, Canada risks losing its tech future. The warning signs are clear and urgent.Risk-Off Era: Are VCs Getting Too Cautious? (00:08:14)Fundraising is down, LPs are nervous, and timelines are stretching. Despite great founders, Canadian VCs are playing defense, not offense.John's take: It's fear, not fundamentals. This is the exact moment when bold investing should happen. But anxiety from capital pools is paralyzing the ecosystem.Bell's AI Supercluster Gamble: Bold or Too Small? (00:12:40)Bell Canada plans six new AI data centers, but can they compete with the U.S.'s Stargate megaproject?John's take: We're betting small while others bet global. Sovereignty is good, but if we're not exporting Canadian tech to the world, we're falling behind.Jim Balsillie's Crypto Challenge: Canada Must Move or Be Left Behind (00:16:08)Balsillie urges the government to adopt open banking and stablecoins now or risk being sidelined in the new global financial order.John's take: Canada was ahead in crypto once. If we don't act now, we'll lose our influence over the next generation of monetary infrastructure.Mark Carney's First Power Move: Is the Economic Right Back in Style? (00:18:51)Carney appoints Marc-André Blanchard, ex-UN ambassador and CDPQ executive, as chief of staff. It's a clear signal he means business.John's take: This is a big-league move. Blanchard's background shows Carney is building a serious, economically focused leadership team.VC Fund Stakes on Sale: Crisis or Opportunity? (00:21:05)LPs like Yale and Harvard are dumping VC fund positions at steep discounts. Secondary market activity is exploding.John's take: It's concerning, but also an opportunity. Discounts of 60%+ could generate strong returns. Still, the pullback from emerging managers could choke off future innovation.If you're a founder, investor, or policymaker, this is essential listening. Canada is at an inflection point, and this episode helps you understand the stakes.Connect with John Ruffolo on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/joruffoloConnect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

26 May 2025. Dubai Land Department (DLD) and VARA have launched Prypco Mint, the UAE’s first official tokenized real estate project. From just Dhs2,000, investors can buy a share of a Business Bay apartment. We speak to DLD’s Head of Innovation about what this means for the property market. Plus, with the Emiratisation deadline looming, we look at how AI is helping companies meet their hiring goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the chaotic early months of his second term, Donald Trump has attacked the Canadian economy and mused about turning Canada into the “51st state.” Now, after decades of close allyship with the U.S., our relationship with America has suddenly become fraught. Which means that Canadians are now starting to ask what a more sovereign Canada might look like – a question Jim Balsillie has been thinking about for 30 years. Balsillie is the former co-CEO of Research in Motion, the company that developed the Blackberry, and is one of the most successful business people in Canada. He's also one of the patriotic, which makes his recent criticism of our country that much more meaningful. As Balsillie has pointed out, our GDP per capita is currently about 70% of what it is in the U.S., our productivity growth has been abysmal for years, and our high cost of living means that 1 in 4 Canadians are now food insecure.But, according to Balsillie, none of this can be blamed on Trump. He thinks that over the last thirty years we've clung to an outdated economic model and have allowed our politics to be captured by corporate interests.So, with less than a week to go before the federal election, I thought it was the perfect time to sit down with Jim and ask him how we might build a stronger, more sovereign Canada.Mentioned:“Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS),” The World Trade Organization“Reinforcing Canada's security and sovereignty in the Arctic,” Prime Minister of Canada“Ontario Welcomes Siemens' $150 Million Investment to Establish New Technology Centre in Oakville,” news release from the Government of OntarioFurther Reading:“We are all economic nationalists now,” by Jim Balsillie (National Post)

We have a really exciting episode coming out on Tuesday: an interview with former RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie about the fight for Canada's economic sovereignty. In the meantime, we wanted to share a conversation between Taylor and political journalist Paul Wells. Every week, Paul sits down with the people trying to solve the biggest problems in Canada and around the world. And this week, that person is Taylor. He joins Paul to discuss his work on election interference and share his wish list for the next government's digital policy.

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Jordan Peterson sits down with retired co-founder and co-CEO of Research in Motion, known predominately for the BlackBerry. They discuss how Balsillie helped transition the world into the smartphone age, Canada's faltering economic performance (well before Trump's trade war), why America is taking these actions now, and the ideas of Mark Carney (Trudeau on steroids).  Mr. Balsillie is the retired chairman and co-CEO of Research in Motion (BlackBerry), a technology company he scaled from an idea to $20 billion in sales globally. His private investment office includes global and domestic technology investments.He is the co-founder of the Institute for New Economic Thinking in New York and founder of the Council of Canadian Innovators based in Toronto, the Digital Governance Council in Ottawa, and the Centre for International Governance Innovation in Waterloo, as well as the Centre for Digital Rights, the Balsillie School of International Affairs, the Arctic Research Foundation, and Canadian SHIELD Institute. He currently chairs the boards of CCI, CIGI, Innovation Asset Collective, and Digital Governance Council. He is also a member of the Board of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Advisory Board of the Stockholm Resilience Centre; an Honorary Captain (Navy) of the Royal Canadian Navy, and an advisor to Canada School of Public Service. This episode was filmed on March 7th, 2025. 

Can Canada Get Its Mojo Back? Episode 1: Interview with Jim Balsillie  In this inaugural episode, host Jim Love reflects on Canada's past achievements and current challenges. Love discusses his optimism and patriotism shaped in the 1960s and 1970s, contrasting it with the economic and geopolitical issues Canada faces today. He interviews Jim Balsillie, co-founder of Research in Motion (BlackBerry) and chair of the Digital Governance Council. Balsillie critiques Canada's 30-year policy failures that have hindered its prosperity and security, offering insights on how to rejuvenate Canada's innovative and economic potential. They discuss the need for updated policies, the importance of supporting Canadian businesses, and the role of leadership in transforming the country's future. 00:00 Introduction: A Nostalgic Look at Canadian Patriotism 00:33 The Historic Canada-Russia Hockey Series 02:29 Current Challenges Facing Canada 03:48 Interview with Jim Balsillie: Digital Governance and Canada's Future 05:05 Analyzing Canada's Economic and Policy Failures 13:08 Strategies for Canada's Revival 26:01 Conclusion: Rallying for Canada's Future

Microsoft Ends Office 365 Support on Windows 10, D Wave's Quantum Milestone, TikTok Ban & More In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love discusses Microsoft's announcement to end support for Office 365 apps on Windows 10 by October 2025, D Wave's achievement in selling the world's first commercial quantum computer, TikTok's impending shutdown in the U.S. due to federal ban concerns, and the Canadian Council of Innovators' launch of the Canadian Shield Institute with a $10 million donation from BlackBerry co-founder Jim Balsillie to safeguard Canada's economic future. Join us for an in-depth look at these stories and their implications. 00:00 Microsoft Ends Support for Office 365 on Windows 10 01:51 D-Wave's Quantum Computing Breakthrough 03:40 TikTok's U.S. Shutdown and Its Implications 05:05 Canadian Innovators Launch the Canadian Shield Institute 06:28 Show Wrap-Up and Upcoming Features

The writer and podcaster Gus Lanzetta returns to the podcast from São Paulo to give our listeners an update on life in Brazil since their Supreme Court banned X: The Everything App from access to the country, and we thought we would pair this with a movie about a revolutionary communication tool that was suddenly not important anymore: Matt Johnson's 2023 comedy-drama BlackBerry. BlackBerry is that rare Canadian movie that had a worldwide impact; based loosely on a true story, it chronicles the boom and bust of the tech firm Research in Motion based out of Waterloo Ontario, and their “angel investor” Jim Balsillie who scaled the small company up to a global powerhouse with 20 billion in sales annually with their invention of the BlackBerry smartphone, only to crash out years later when the iPhone changed the marketplace once again. Gus and I talk about the recent boom of movies dramatizing the origin stories of brands and what makes BlackBerry stand out from the rest, what this film has to say about being a Canadian, Glenn Howerton's terrific performance as the hotheaded Balsillie, and how Johnson pushes the limits of copyright law and the Fair Use exception to tell this story with unlicensed clips and logos. And Gus tells us all about life in Brazil now that Elon's latest “jogada de mestre” has led to a mass exodus of Brazilians over to Bluesky and what led up to his idiotic war against the Brazilian Supreme Court that has further jeopardized the company! Over 30% of all Junk Filter episodes are only available to patrons of the podcast. To support this show directly and to receive access to the entire back catalogue, consider becoming a patron for only $5.00 a month (U.S.) at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/junkfilter Follow Gus Lanzetta on Bluesky. Part one of Gus Lanzetta and Antonio Uribe's series The Boku Diaries for American Jank Trailer for BlackBerry (Matt Johnson, 2023) Canadian viral video Man Goes Crazy Rips off Shirt During Street Interview Music video for Tapa no Real, Marcos Valle, 1983

In this episode Mike longs for the glory days of velcro, Troy bop's to the beat of 90's tunes, as they both review the sweet click of BlackBerry.►Connect with 'Bald Guys & Bad Movies':-Facebook: / baldguysbadmovies -Instagram - / baldguysbadmovies -Twitter/X - / baldmovies ►Experience their unique takes on films of all stripes:- Apple Podcasts - ...

In the latest episode of 15 | A Film Review Podcast, Luke and Dan continue to watch some of the most acclaimed films of 2023. The pair of films they review in full this week are BlackBerry and Anatomy of a Fall. Matt Johnson's BlackBerry is a fictional account of the creation of the BlackBerry line of mobile phones by co-founders Douglas Fregin and Mike Lazaridis, and investor Jim Balsillie, played by Johnson, Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton respectively. The Oscar-nominated Anatomy of a Fall is a French legal drama, directed by Justine Triet, that stars Sandra Hüller as a writer trying to prove her innocence in her husband's death. At the 76th Cannes Film Festival, it won the Palme d'Or and has also gained significant international success, winning two Golden Globes, and being nominated for seven BAFTAs and five Oscars.Click here to watch the podcast instead.Support the showObsessed with films too? See how your opinions match up against the boys'. Here's Luke's Letterboxd account and here's Dan's Letterboxd account.

The former co-CEO of Blackberry says the key to the knowledge economy is locking up intellectual property, and Canadian companies aren't doing that. Also, how to sail through retirement on a cruise ship and why more Canadians are calling a lawyer after being laid off.

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John is the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity, a private equity firm focused on technology-enabled growth and disruption investment strategies. As a firm run by entrepreneurs, funded by entrepreneurs, and for entrepreneurs, Maverix invests in health and wellness, financial services, transportation and logistics, live, work, play and learn, and retail. John chairs the Investment Committee, guides the strategy of the firm, is deeply involved with fundraising and sourcing and leading investment opportunities, particularly within the technology industry.  He led Maverix's first investment in Viral Nation and sits on their board.  John is also the Founder of OMERS Ventures and Co-Founder and Vice Chair of the Council of Canadian Innovators. Over the course of his leadership as the CEO of OMERS Ventures, they invested over USD$500 million in over 40 disruptive technology companies across North America, including growth investments in Shopify, Xanadu, Wattpad, Wave, Hootsuite, Rover, Desire 2 Learn, Hopper, DuckDuckGo, TouchBistro and League. During his tenure at OMERS, John also formed OMERS Platform Investments, and as its Executive Managing Director, he formed OMERS Growth Equity and led investments in Purpose Financial, PointNorth Capital, District Ventures, OneEleven and ArcTern Ventures. John co-founded the Council of Canadian Innovators with Jim Balsillie, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping high-growth Canadian technology firms scale globally.  

"BlackBerry" had its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its sharp writing, direction, and performances from Jay Baruchel and especially Glenn Howerton. Nominated for a Gotham Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance, Howerton's work has garnered some of the best notices of his career as the sociopathic, results-driven Canadian businessman and former chair and co-chief executive officer for BlackBerry, Jim Balsillie. Howerton was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us on the podcast about his work on the film, how it's different than what he's done before, where he would like to take his career following the success of this film, and more. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to rent and own from IFC Films and is up for your consideration in all eligible categories this awards season, including Best Supporting Actor for Howerton! Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

The federal government's decision last week to carve out oil for home heating from the carbon tax has spurred cries for additional exemptions. Saskatchewan has even threatened to stop collecting the tax on home heating altogether. New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs sits down to talk about his province's perspective on the fuel charge, as well as Alberta's proposal to withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan. House Speaker Greg Fergus talks with host Catherine Cullen about his bid to bring decorum to a Commons that is divided and easily disrupted. Then, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya'ara Saks discusses the federal government's response to the toxic drug crisis. Plus — former tech executive Jim Balsillie on how to regulate artificial intelligence and the need to keep an eye on the immediate challenges of technology.

O filme Blackberry, que tá mandando seus SMS no mundo todo desde maio desse ano e só agora chega no Brasil (obrigado, Diamond Films!), conta em detalhes e num tom quase documental a ascensão e queda do celular Blackberry e da empresa canadense Research in Motion. Seus co-CEOs, Mike Lazaridis e Jim Balsillie, foram dois dos empresários mais famosos do Canadá, e a região de Waterloo tornou-se o equivalente canadense ao Vale do Silício.::E bem, se você estava comendo minhoca, engatinhando ou talvez esperando papai e mamãe tomarem uma atitude, coisa de 20 anos atrás os pagers e posteriormente os telefones Blackberry foram onipresentes nos primeiros anos do século 21 e sinônimo de status, utilizados até mesmo pelo então presidente norte-americano Barack Obama! Mas, como o tempo, o ferro e as uvas passam, a chegada do iPhone em 2007 acabou sendo o fim do reinado da Blackberry. ::A grande mente por trás dessa produção é o canadense Matt Johnson, que dirigiu, co-escreveu o roteiro e interpreta Doug, um dos sócios da empresa, certamente o principal alívio cômico do filme.No elenco, além de Matt, destaque para o comediante Jay Baruschel ("Os Brutamentes" e "É o Fim" e também Glen Howerton ("It's always sunny in Philadelphia"), que apesar de ostentar a careca mais fake dos últimos tempos, se sai muito bem aqui.::Coloque seu fone, aumente o volume e Senta que lá vem Spoiler!

NHL Coach/GM/Executive/Broadcaster and now Author Doug MacLean introduces his new book DRAFT DAY: How Hockey Teams Pick Winners or Get Left Behind and shares stories from a lifetime in hockey including his first pro head coaching job with the Baltimore Skipjacks, his first NHL head coaching job with the Florida Panthers, starting the Columbus Blue Jackets from scratch, why you need at least 10 of your own draft picks on the team to win a Stanley Cup, and the difficulties of the ‘GM Conundrum.' And of course Doug has great stories about Bob McCown [‘two verbal brawls...they were VICIOUS!'], Scott Morrison [‘he made this book happen!'], Jim Balsillie [‘getting into the NHL will be tough? Don't tell ME what's tough!'], Nick Kypreos [‘he got me into broadcasting!'], Kenny Albert [‘I hired him first and gave him his start!'], the relationship status of Ron MacLean & Don Cherry [‘I hope they can be buddies again, but it will never be the same'], John Shannon, Nelson Millman, Brian Wood, Gino Cavallini, and his parents Jim & Fran! DRAFT DAY: How Hockey Teams Pick Winners or Get Left Behind is available October 3rd or pre-order now wherever you get your books or visit https://www.simonandschuster.ca/ TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you love watching Glenn Howerton losing his mind? Well, do I have a movie for you. Blackberry stars Glenn Howerton and Jay Baruchel as Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis about the rise and fall of a product that has way more significance that you probably realize. Co-Starring and directed by Matthew Johnson, check out my review of Blackberry! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot us an email at jhunter@thereelpineapple.com Subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts at The Reel Pineapple! Rate, Like, Share, & Subscribe! Follow us on all of our socials! linktr.ee/jhunterreelpineapple

This week on The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony are LIVE from FAN EXPO Canada in Toronto with 5x Canadian Screen Award Nominee Jay McCarrol. Thank you to our friends at The Sonar Network for inviting The Movie Podcast to partner with them on this panel. BlackBerry is now available on Blu-Ray, DVD, Digital, and everywhere you rent movies.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caTHE MOVIE PODCAST ON ET CANADA!THE MOVIE PODCAST MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE!FOLLOW USDaniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdShahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube

Daren Millard, Doug MacLean and Nick Kypreos attempt to talk hockey with John on today's podcast... and it goes just how you'd expect a podcast with Daren Millard, Doug MacLean & Nick Kypreos would go.   With no way to properly articulate the chaos that ensued on today's show, here is a list of the various topics John tried to fit in between the "Who can talk the loudest" competition the other three were having:   - Doug's involvement with Jim Balsillie and Hamilton's bid for an NHL team - Arizona's inevitable re-location - The state of the Ottawa Senators  - The NHL Awards - Sheldon Keefe & The Toronto Maple Leafs

BLACKBERRY tells the story of Mike Lazaridis and Douglas Fregin, two Canadian tech geniuses who believe that they've cracked the secret to the smartphone. However, they remain deep in debt and lack the swagger necessary to break into the industry. In response, the two hire recently unemployed tyrant, Jim Balsillie, to help guide the ship into the rough waters of the business world. As BlackBerry slowly starts to make noise in the cell phone market, so too do the problems behind the scenes begin to grow more dangerous. This week, Robert Bellissimo (@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies ) and Dave Voigt (@intheseats7388 ) return to talk about what defines Canadian cinema and whether or not someone can win with 'nice'.

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by MATT JOHNSON, GLENN HOWERTON, and JAY BARUCHEL of BLACKBERRY, the story of Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, the two men that charted the course of the spectacular rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone. BlackBerry releases May 12, 2023 exclusively in theatres by Elevation Pictures in Canada and IFC Films in the United States.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast interview now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caTHE MOVIE PODCAST ON ET CANADA!THE MOVIE PODCAST MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE!FOLLOW USDaniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdShahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube

This episode of The Movie Podcast is brought to you by MUBI, a global curated streaming service showing exceptional films from around the globe. Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcast. Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Matt Johnson's BLACKBERRY, the story of Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, the two men that charted the course of the spectacular rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone. The film stars Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton in the lead roles as Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, respectively. It also stars Johnson, Rich Sommer, Michael Ironside, Martin Donovan, Michelle Giroux, SungWon Cho, Saul Rubinek, and Cary Elwes. BlackBerry releases May 12, 2023 exclusively in theatres by Elevation Pictures in Canada and IFC Films in the United States.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast review now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caTHE MOVIE PODCAST ON ET CANADA!THE MOVIE PODCAST MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE!FOLLOW USDaniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdShahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube

On this week's Richard Crouse Show: It's hard to remember now, but there was a time when we were not tethered to our smart phones. A new film, “BlackBerry,” starring Jay Baruchel and Matt Johnson, and now playing in theatres, vividly recreates the scrappy story of friendship, betrayal and hubris that began our obsession with our phones. Today, we going to focus on that story, courtesy of the film BlackBerry, which opens in theatres on May 12. There was a time when the Canadian made, odd little phone, with a QWERTY keyboard, encrypted messaging and low data cost, was a status symbol, used by some of the world' most powerful people. In the hands of everyone from President Barack Obama and Justin Timberlake to Katy Perry and Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, the phones helped the world communicate in a whole new way. They were the original smart phones, which makes their Canadian creators Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin, visionaries, the men who gave us the future. Recently I sat down with BlackBerry co-writer, co-star and director Matt Johnson, and Jay Baruchel who stars as the awkward genius behind the BlackBerry tech, Mike Lazaridis. Matt is the director of The Dirties, which won Best Narrative Feature at the Slamdance Film Festival, Operation Avalanche, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and mockumentary television series Nirvanna the Band the Show. You know Jay from his voice role as Hiccup Haddock in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, and for roles in Knocked Up, Tropic Thunder, The Trotsky, Fanboys, She's Out of My League, Goon, This Is the End, and the action-fantasy film The Sorcerer's Apprentice. You can also see him as the host of We're All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) on Crave. BlackBerry is the story of the company Research in Motion, Jim Balsillie, the hotheaded businessman, played by Glenn Howerton, who was there for the rise and fall of the iconic company. “BlackBerry” isn't just a business story or the story of innovation. Instead, it is an underdog tale that emphasizes the human foibles that led to RIM's downfall, not just the financial ones. We began the interview with the idea of talking about the film, but were soon sidetracked by a discussion inspired by the lessons learned from the film, about what it means to be Canadian, why we don't celebrate our own stories and much more. Stay tuned, it often doesn't sound like an interview as much as a conversation we might have had over a drink or two. Like the movie we were supposed to concentrate on, before the conversation took a few left turns, the interview is passionate, patriotic, funny and not quite what you might expect.

เป็นเรื่องราวที่สุดมันส์ของบริษัทที่โค่นยักษ์ใหญ่ระดับโลกก่อนที่จะยอมจำนนต่อกองกำลังที่โหดเหี้ยมจาก Silicon Valley ที่นำโดย Steve Jobs แห่ง Apple ตัวอย่างของความล้มเหลวในธุรกิจสมัยใหม่ การวางกลยุทธ์ที่พลาดพลั้งในธุรกิจที่กำลังกลายเป็นตลาดขนาดยักษ์ ที่สามารถทำให้องค์กรล่มสลายได้ Losing the Signal ได้เปิดเผยเรื่องราววงในของการผงาดขึ้นของบริษัทที่เริ่มต้นจากร้านขายเบเกิลในออนแทรีโอ หัวใจหลักของหนังสือเล่มนี้คือ คือการร่วมงานกันที่ไม่น่าเป็นไปได้ระหว่างวิศวกรผู้มีวิสัยทัศน์อย่าง Mike Lazaridis และ Jim Balsillie ผู้สำเร็จการศึกษาจาก Harvard Business School พวกเขาได้ร่วมกันออกแบบอุปกรณ์อีเมลพกพารุ่นบุกเบิกที่กลายเป็นเครื่องมือที่ประธานาธิบดีและซีอีโอระดับท็อปต่างเลือกใช้  และการเติบโตที่ไร้ซึ่งระเบียบแบบแผนทำให้บริษัทกลายเป็นอัมพาตเมื่อเผชิญกับบททดสอบที่โหดเหี้ยมที่สุด นั่นคือ การเข้ามาของ Apple และ Google ในโทรศัพท์มือถือ เลือกฟังกันได้เลยนะครับ อย่าลืมกด Follow ติดตาม PodCast ช่อง Geek Forever's Podcast ของผมกันด้วยนะครับ ========================= ร่วมสนับสนุน ด.ดล Blog และ Geek Forever Podcast เพื่อให้เรามีกำลังใจในการผลิต Content ดี ๆ ให้กับท่าน https://www.tharadhol.com/become-a-supporter/ ——————————————– ติดตาม ด.ดล Blog ผ่าน Line OA เพียงคลิก : https://lin.ee/aMEkyNA ——————————————– ไม่พลาดข่าวสารผ่านทาง Email จาก ด.ดล Blog : https://www.getrevue.co/profile/tharadhol ——————————————– Geek Forever Club พื้นที่ของการแลกเปลี่ยนข้อมูลข่าวสาร ความรู้ ด้านธุรกิจ เทคโนโลยีและวิทยาศาสตร์ ใหม่ ๆ ที่น่าสนใจ https://www.facebook.com/groups/geek.forever.club/ ========================= ช่องทางติดตาม ด.ดล Blog เพิ่มเติมได้ที่ Fanpage : www.facebook.com/tharadhol.blog Blockdit : www.blockdit.com/tharadhol.blog Twitter : www.twitter.com/tharadhol Instragram : instragram.com/tharadhol TikTok : tiktok.com/@geek.forever Youtube : www.youtube.com/c/mrtharadhol Linkedin : www.linkedin.com/in/tharadhol Website : www.tharadhol.com

For episode 77 of the Afternoon "T" Podcast Chris sits down to chat with Canadian VC legend John Ruffolo. John is the founder and Managing Partner at Maverix Private Equity, as well as the former CEO of OMERS Ventures, one of the largest and most active venture capital firms in Canada. Under his leadership, OMERS Ventures invested in several successful Canadian startups, including Shopify, Xanadu, Jobber, Hootsuite,  Desire 2 Learn, Hopper,  League, and Wattpad.  John also co-founded the Council of Canadian Innovators with Jim Balsillie, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping high-growth Canadian technology firms scale globally. As an active board member, John works with many leading innovative organizations including AI Partnerships Corp., engineering.com, Ether Capital, and OneEleven. John is equally recognized for his involvement in the non-profit sector, including serving as a member on the boards of the David Suzuki Foundation, the CIBC Foundation, and the Royal Ontario Museum to name a few.

In hilarious fashion, BlackBerry chronicles the rise and sharp decline of the world's first smartphone. We down with writer-director and star Matt Johnson while he was attending the UK premiere at Glasgow Film Festival to discuss the film. ----more---- Jay Baruchel plays the naive inventor of the BlackBerry, Mike Lazaridis; Only Sunny in Philadelphia's Glenn Howerton is fantastic at Jim Balsillie, the shark-like businessman who helps Mike sell BlackBerry to the world; and Johnson himself plays Doug Fregin, the vest-wearing tech bro who started the company with Lazaridis but would rather have a good time than be in business. The film is a delight, and a world away from tragic moral tales like The Social Network or Jobs. Johnson's approach is less ostentatious, bringing these tech giants down to a human level and telling a story full of wit and pathos.  Glasgow Film Festival runs 1-12 March, get full details and tickets at glasgowfilm.org TIMESTAMPS: Glasgow, Limmy and deep-fried pizza (1:22) Why make a film about the deeply uncool BlackBerry (3:38) Casting Always Sunny's Glenn Howerton (7:47) The film's 'fly-on-the-wall' style (10:30) Borrowing from Robert Altman (14:12) Making an honest story about capitalism (14:55) Johnson's similarity to all three main characters (18:33) If you like The Cineskinny, tell your pals! Leave us a five-star review! Share the episode on socials! Follow the team on Twitter @ptrsmpsn @anahitrooz @jamiedunnesq @lew_rob_, get us on TikTok @thecineskinny, email us at cineskinny@theskinny.co.uk Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool) License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

It's Thursday and you know what that means! Pat returned from Halifax without a Lobster. Also, shout out Jim Balsillie!

A Harvard Business School graduate and philanthropist who changed the world with the invention of the Smartphone, Jim Balsillie helped put Waterloo, Ontario on the map as a world class center for technology and innovation.  In this episode the former Chair and co-CEO of Research in Motion (RIM) shares his thoughts on using technology as a force for good.

Es ist Januar 2011. Jim Balsillie von Research in Motion befindet sich im schweizerischen Davos, als er erfährt, dass sein Unternehmen ins Fadenkreuz der ägyptischen Regierung gerät. Der Grund: Ägyptische Demonstrantinnen und Demonstranten nutzen das BBM-Messaging-System von BlackBerry, um mit verschlüsselten Nachrichten die Massenproteste der „Arabischen Revolution“ zu organisieren.Balsillie glaubt, dass das Instant-Messaging-System das Unternehmen Research in Motion retten könnte - selbst wenn dessen Umsätze weiter einbrechen sollten. Apple hingegen steckt alle Energie und Kreativität in den weiteren Aufstieg des Technologieunternehmens. Steve Jobs bringt ein innovatives Tablet auf den Markt, das RIM noch mehr in die Enge treibt, denn einer seiner wichtigsten Geschäftspartner wendet sich nun von ihm ab.Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Im Jahr 2005 entscheidet sich Steve Jobs für einen von zwei Prototypen für ein Apple-Handy. Seine Wahl wird wahrscheinlich eines der meistverkauften Technik-Produkte aller Zeiten sein. Wenn die Ingenieure von Apple einen funktionierenden, gut zu bedienenden Touchscreen entwickeln können, steht dem Erfolg des iPhones nichts mehr im Wege. Viele tausend Kilometer entfernt in Waterloo, Kanada, können sich Mike Lazaridis und Jim Balsillie von RIM kaum vor Aufträgen retten. Bald jedoch schadet ein großer Aktien-Skandal dem Ruf des BlackBerry und die Co-CEOs geraten darüber in einen desaströsen Streit.Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

New York City, am 11. September 2001. In Folge der Anschläge am World Trade Center brechen sämtliche Telekommunikationsnetze zusammen. Nur das Netz des BlackBerry-Herstellers Research in Motion (RIM) läuft noch. Im Moment einer der größten Katastrophen der neueren Geschichte bewährt sich BlackBerry und gewinnt damit viele Anhänger von der Wall Street bis zum US-Kongress. Die beiden Co-Geschäftsführer von RIM, Mike Lazaridis und Jim Balsillie, haben das erste mobile Endgerät entwickelt, mit dem geschäftliche E-Mails auf einem tragbaren Gerät abrufbar sind. Eines Tages bekommt Apple-Gründer Steve Jobs den klobigen BlackBerry in die Hände und erkennt seine Chance. Damit beginnt die Rivalität der beiden innovativen Unternehmen.Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Jim Balsillie is the founder of the Centre for International Governance Innovation, the Centre for Digital Rights, and the former co-CEO of Research In Motion (BlackBerry). From tech executive to tech critic [4:38]Toronto's Sidewalk Labs project [5:50]Why data governance is the most pressing public policy issue of our time [7:21]The false dichotomy between privacy regulation and innovation [8:45]Elements of a modern, enduring privacy law [11:04]A made in Ontario private sector privacy law [14:07]Oversight of political parties, protecting the privacy of citizens, and upholding democracy in the age of big data [17:47]Data driven harms and children, the UK's Children's Code [21:04]Advancing the IPC's strategic priorities: Privacy and Transparency in a Modern Government; Children and Youth in a Digital World [24:01]Adapting laws and regulatory bodies to a data-driven world [25:15]Resources:Jim Balsillie : ‘Data is not the new oil – it's the new plutonium' (National Post)Leave no Ontarian behind: Why Ontario should move ahead with its own private sector privacy law (IPC news release)5Rights FoundationThe Children's Code (Age Appropriate Design Code) (Information Commissioner's Office UK)Whose job is it to keep kids safe online? (Baroness Beeban Kidron on The Agenda with Steve Paikin)IPC Strategic Priorities 2021-2025Info Matters is a podcast about people, privacy, and access to information hosted by Patricia Kosseim, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. We dive into conversations with people from all walks of life and hear stories about the access and privacy issues that matter most to them. If you enjoyed the podcast, leave us a rating or a review. Have an access to information or privacy topic you want to learn more about? Interested in being a guest on the show? Send us a tweet @IPCinfoprivacy or email us at podcast@ipc.on.ca. 

U.S. Ambassador David Cohen discusses the state of the Canadian-American relationship and his country's expectations on defence spending. Former tech executive Jim Balsillie examines Canada's approach to innovation and its new budget promises. Plus — two journalists break down the state of the Conservative leadership race and former foreign affairs minister Pierre Pettigrew offers his take on France's presidential election.

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Canada Needs a Revived Economic Council to Thrive in the 21st Century 21st century economic realities and the digital transformation have presented Canada with the imperative to create institutional capacity for the innovation-based economy. We need to capitalize on our potential with flexible, integrated, and forward-thinking governance and prosperity strategies. It is time to re-establish an Economic Council to make Canada more competitive in the global economy. Jim Balsillie, one of Canada's most prominent innovation, business and policy leaders will reflect on why: Canada needs a revived Economic Council to thrive in the 21st century global economy driven by innovation. This event will be moderated by one of Canada's foremost experts in technology and innovation investments, John Ruffolo, Founder & Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity. Moderator: John Ruffolo, Founder & Managing Partner, Maverix Private Equity Speaker: Jim Balsillie, Co-founder & Chair, Council of Canadian Innovators *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

It's January 2011 and Research in Motion's Jim Balsillie is in Davos, Switzerland when he discovers that his company is being threatened by the Egyptian government. BlackBerry's BBM messaging system is a lifeline for protestors in the country. Balsillie starts to think that BBM could hold the key to RIM's survival — even as its sales disintegrate.Apple, meanwhile, isn't resting on its laurels. Steve Jobs innovates with a tablet that further buries RIM, as it steals one of RIM's closest business partners.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/businesswars. Please support us by supporting our sponsors!Canva- Just go to canva.me/bw45 to get your FREE 45-day extended trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's late 2005, and Steve Jobs is deciding between two prototypes for an Apple phone. His choice will go on to become perhaps the best-selling product ever. Now his team just has to make the touchscreen technology work.Thousands of miles away in Waterloo, Canada, Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis can barely keep up with orders for BlackBerrys. But a scandal at the company blackens their reputation, and plants a seed of disaster between the two co-CEOs.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/businesswars. Please support us by supporting our sponsors!Podium - Get started free today at podium.com/BWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's September 11, 2001, and the only network running in downtown NYC is the one owned and operated by BlackBerry's manufacturer, Reserach in Motion. On one of the most devastating days in American history, that unique reliability wins RIM new fans from Wall Street to Capitol Hill. Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, the co-CEOs of RIM, created the first mobile devices that synced work email accounts to mobile. But when Steve Jobs picks up the bulky Blackberry, he sees an opportunity — and a rivalry is born.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/businesswars. Please support us by supporting our sponsors!Zip Recruiter- Try ziprecruiter.com/BW to try Zip Recruiter free and get your job posted in front of the right people!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As rapidly developing data technology outpaces governance structures and their ability to adapt, the long-term impact of increasingly data-driven economies on security and society remains uncertain. What happens when personal data ends up in the hands of those in power?In the first episode of the third season of War & Peace, Olga Oliker and Hugh Pope are joined by Jim Balsillie, co-founder of Research in Motion, now known as BlackBerry, and founder of the Balsillie School of International Affairs, the Centre for Digital Rights and the Arctic Research Foundation, to discuss the intersection of technology and governance. They talk about the new global rule of law framework that was created to regulate technology and the dangers still presented by exploitative tech firms and anti-democratic governments looking for asymmetrical leverage. Jim also explores how data autonomy should be balanced with the ideals of democracy and how future generations will look back with concern on this era of lax personal data security.For more information, explore Crisis Group's Technology and War global issue page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the rise in innovation and digital transformation continues to sharpen our focus on the intangible economy, what is Canada doing to invest in and support its community of innovators? Jim Balsillie, a leading expert in innovation, joins the show to explore this question and more.

Today's motivation is for those in pursuit of it all! Audio Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUHSE_9YCOs More about Jordan: Raised and toughened in the frigid wastelands of Northern Alberta, Dr. Peterson has flown a hammer-head roll in a carbon-fiber stuntplane, piloted a mahogany racing sailboat around Alcatraz Island, explored an Arizona meteorite crater with a group of astronauts, built a Native American Long-House on the upper floor of his Toronto home, and been inducted into a Pacific Kwakwaka'wakw family (see charlesjoseph.ca). He's been a dishwasher, gas jockey, bartender, short-order cook, beekeeper, oil derrick bit re-tipper, plywood mill laborer and railway line worker. He's taught mythology to physicians, lawyers, and businessmen; worked with Jim Balsillie, former CEO of Blackberry's Research in Motion, on Resilient People, Resilient Planet, the report of the UN Secretary General's High Level Panel on Global Sustainability; helped his clinical clients manage the triumphs and catastrophes of life; served as an advisor to senior partners of major Canadian law firms; penned the forward for the 50th anniversary edition of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's The Gulag Archipelago; lectured across North America, Europe and Australia in one of the most-well attended book tours ever mounted; and, for The Founder Institute, identified thousands of promising entrepreneurs, in 60 different countries. Quote of the Day: “You're going to pay a price for every bloody thing you do and everything you don't do. You don't get to choose to not pay a price. You get to choose which poison you're going to take. That's it.” ― Jordan B. Peterson Review Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motiv8-the-motivation-and-inspiration-podcast/id1505213616 Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/YwuaacY9 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/motiv8/support

For details on Propulsion Quebec, its mission, and its business areas, visit propulsionquebec.com. You can learn more about GBatteries and its unique, ultra-fast charging technology at gbatteries.com.Click the following links to read up on GM's commitment to electrification, its Brightdrop announcement, and its new test track in Oshawa. RBC's new thought leadership report, “Trading Places: Canada's Place in a Changing Global Economy”, can be found HERE.John also mentioned a previous Disruptors episode about the ‘Intangibles Economy' featuring Jim Balsillie, which you can listen to HERE.

Former Research In Motion co-CEO Jim Balsillie has concerns about the federal government's proposed privacy bill C-11. The bill is the first update to Canada's digital privacy laws in decades, but Balsillie says stronger action is needed.

It's a term that's been front and centre this fall, as the federal government considers ways to shepherd Canada out of the economic downturn caused by COVID: intellectual property. But what exactly is IP -- and how could it be central to the recovery?On this episode of Disruptors, an RBC podcast, host John Stackhouse sits down for a no-holds-barred conversation with one of Canada's most outspoken tech and innovation advocates: Jim Balsillie, a businessman, philanthropist, former co-CEO of Research in Motion, and Chair of Council of Canadian Innovators. Balsillie believes there's simply too much at stake to continue the Canada's current approach to innovation, which he says has allowed foreign companies to cannibalize our businesses, pulling the benefits of IP research and development out of the country. Balsillie believes we're at a pivotal moment, in which our economic prosperity, digital sovereignty, even our national security, could be impacted for years to come.Over the course of the conversation, Jim and John will also hear from CCI's Director of Strategic Initiatives, Dana O'Born, and from a Canadian business leader who has successfully leveraged IP to grow his company. Jason Tham, the CEO of Nulogy will touch on the lessons he learned and discuss what needs to be done differently if Canada is indeed to become an IP powerhouse.Notes:Click the following links to learn more about the Canadian Council of Innovators, its recent open letter to the Prime Minister about nation building, and its plan for economic recovery. To read the Government of Canada's National IP Strategy, click HERE. Jim Balsillie's call for a national data strategy made headlines in the Financial Post and Toronto Star back in 2018.For more information about the businesses mentioned in this episode, visit Nulogy.com and Geocomply.com. If you enjoyed this conversation, you may also want to listen to these previous Disruptors episodes: Beyond Silicon Valley: Why We Need a Global Playbook For Innovation, and Global Canadians: The Tech Sector's Secret weapon.

"It's just a series of faceplants, misfires, and nothingburgers." Jim Balsillie and Dan Breznitz give Canada a failing grade on innovation policy. So how does COVID-19 present new opportunities for Canadian companies? Audio used with permission from a recent panel conversation hosted by the Innovation Policy Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (full remarks here). Moderated by BetaKit Associate Editor Meagan Simpson. Sponsored by the #CIBCInnovationEconomy podcast. Produced with support from TWG.

Jim Balsillie is a philanthropist, businessman (former co-CEO of Blackberry's RIM), and he has led efforts in calling for a new innovation agenda in Canada. On this episode, Jim joins Nate to discuss a report from the Council of Canadian Innovators, how Canada lags our peer countries on innovation, why Canada needs national IP and data strategies, and what an innovation agenda means in a modern and global economy. 

Is it time for a 'Bretton Woods' for tech? What role are UK companies playing in keeping people safe online? Damian Collins MP discusses with former co-CEO of Blackberry, Jim Balsillie and Adam Hildreth from Crisp, a leading company in tech safety. Dr Charles Kriel debunks the theory about a US government 'plot' to spread COVID-19 through a new special-issue quarter.  

This week on The Construction Record podcast, Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce national managing editor Vince Versace and Journal of Commerce digital media editor Warren Frey take a look at the response across the Canadian construction industry to the protests in the United States and Canada in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of the Minneapolis police. Many construction associations and companies tweeted their support for the Black Lives Matter movement on Jun 2 with a “blackout tile” graphic and others such as the BC Building Trades and EllisDon released statements in support of the movement. Vince and Warren also discuss how they've seen the industry change over time, though there's still a long way to go before the industry reaches its goals regarding diversity. Vince also spoke to Sean Reid, who has spent time in both the technology and construction industries and says the two industries should be allies, not enemies. Reid recently wrote an Industry Perspectives Op-Ed in response to Jim Balsillie's recent National Post editorial imploring the Canadian government to concentrate on digital technology over infrastructure. Reid also reflects on his time with the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada and his work with the Ontario construction industry.

This episode, we break down the rising “intangible economy”, what our guest Jim Balsillie says is our shared future. We learn what it is, what it values and who it rewards. We also visit StatsCanada and discover why the race to regulate is so fierce. We do what’s never been done before and put a price on Canadian data... The number is big. 

As the world transitions to a knowledge-based, innovation economy, Canada is lagging behind. The Financial Post has kicked off a deep look at how this trend could endanger the country’s economic well-being, and what is needed to help businesses flourish and grow. In this episode, we speak with Jim Balsillie, a leader at the heart of the innovation movement about the challenges companies face, and what role the government can play to help Canadian businesses succeed.

Prosperity in the 21st Century Global Economy: Canada's Innovation Strategies

Prosperity in the 21st Century Global Economy: Canada's Innovation Strategies

Would you like to know how the company that created one of the world’s most addictive products and pioneered a market spiraled into holding only 1% of its market after losing its way? This book summary provides insight into what propelled the rapid growth and precipitous downfall of Research in Motion, the Canadian technology company that created the BlackBerry smartphone. Losing the Signal provides unique access to many of the key players inside RIM. It covers the backstories of founder Mike Lazaridis and his co-CEO Jim Balsillie, and the impact of their unique “business marriage” and dual leadership on the company. It charts the course of RIM’s ascent and descent, highlighting key business choices, market dynamics, and corporate scandals that led to RIM’s organizational unraveling, strategic confusion, and ultimate defeat in the smartphone race.

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: A Pioneer Series Event of the Empire Club of Canada featuring Jim Balsillie, Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff With Blackberry: Lessons Learned from One of Canada's Most Riveting Technology Companies Losing the Signal: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of BlackBerry JACQUIE McNISH is a senior writer with The Globe and Mail and previously The Wall Street Journal. She has won six National Newspaper Awards for her groundbreaking investigations into some of the biggest business stories of the past three decades. She is a regular host on Canadian business news station BNN and an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. She has authored three bestselling books: The Big Score: Robert Friedland, Inco and the Voisey's Bay Hustle; Wrong Way: The Fall of Conrad Black,winner of the 2005 National Business Book Award, and The Third Rail: Confronting our Pension Failures, which was co authored by Jim Leech. In his 2005 New York Times review of Wrong Way, author Bryan Burrough praised her as, long one of Canada's best business writers. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two sons. SEAN SILCOFF is an award winning business writer with The Globe and Mail. During his seventeen year career, he has covered just about every area of business, from agriculture to the credit crisis, toys to airplane manufacturing. He led the paper's coverage of the rise and fall of BlackBerry and many of the other major business stories of the decade, including the takeover battle for telecom giant BCE Inc., the contentious merger between brewers Molson and Coors, and the near death struggles of plane and train manufacturer Bombardier Inc. He has won a National Newspaper Award, an Aerospace Journalist of the Year Award and the Edward Goff Penny Memorial Prize for Young Canadian Journalists. He lives in the Gatineau Hills near Ottawa with his wife and three children. JIM BALSILLIE, B.Comm. Toronto, FCA Toronto, MBA Harvard, currently chairs the Board of Directors of Sustainable Development Technology Canada. He was appointed to this role by the Government of Canada in 2013. He is a co founder and former co CEO of Research In Motion, BlackBerry, and founder of the Centre for International Governance Innovation, CIGI. He is also the founder of the Balsillie School of International Affairs, BSIA; Arctic Research Foundation, and co founder of Communitech. He was the private sector representative on the UN Secretary General's High Panel for Sustainability. His awards include: Mobile World Congress Lifetime Achievement Award, India's Priyadarshni Academy Global Award, Time Magazine World's 100 Most Influential People, three times Barron's list of World's Top CEOs and once CNBC's list of Worst CEOs. Speakers: Jim Balsillie, Chair of the Board of Directors of Sustainable Development Technology Canada Jacquie McNish, Senior Writer, The Globe and Mail Sean Silcoff, Business Writer, The Globe and Mail *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

The gang is once again recording live from the Pacific Coliseum during a huge hockey weekend in Vancouver. Dave, Sheila and Ryan sit down and chat about what's happening this week in the world of hockey and are joined by a very special guest. One of the Vancouver Canucks 2013 1st round draft picks (24th) Hunter Shinkaruk chats with Ryan to start the show as he caught him outside the Medicine Hat Tigers dressing room before his big game against the Giants Friday night.   Hunter talks about the pressure and expectations playing in Vancouver that is in store for him. We also chat about Trevor Linden and dentistry. The gang chats about the continuously struggling Edmonton Oilers, new brass in Buffalo and if Steven Stamkos is joining Team Canada this February at Sochi. Ryan gives his first installment of 'LIVE From the heartland' in which he gives a quick run down of all the things happening with the team nobody cares about, the St. Louis Blues. Later in the show, we have our first 'Mystery Box' segment in which everyone came to the show with a secret topic to talk about. Dave talks about Jim Balsillie ruining Blackberry AND almost ruining Canada's chances of a new NHL team.  Ryan discusses the WHA restart in 2004 during the NHL lockout that fell absolutely flat and Sheila was unable to think about a topic, but discusses her ongoing love and appreciation for Big 44 Todd Bertuzzi. All this and more on this week's Pucks on net! Enjoy everybody 

Research in Motion's head honchos Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis were on the hot seat at the company AGM this week. FP tech guru Matt Hartley was there and has the details on the critical next six months for RIM/After raising prices for months, it looks like airlines might cut us a break and drop fares soon. FP transportation reporter Scott Deveau gets our hopes up.

Get news on a decision by Jim Balsillie in his bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes as well as news on a long time NHL goalie calling it a career.

Get the latest on the Coyotes ownership saga including Jim Balsillie offering to pay even more money for the team.

Get an update on Jim Balsillie's latest move to by the Coyotes, the Canadiens decision on their game at Olympic Stadium and bad news for hockey fans who have Direct TV.