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Mathieu Grondin is here for a good time and (hopefully) a long time. On the Season 14 finale of Invested in Our New Reality, host Sam Laprade welcomes Ottawa's first-ever Nightlife Commissioner to discuss his role and vision and his hopes for a revitalized downtown. Listen as they discuss what it means to be entertained for the new generation of young people, the value of arts and culture in a thriving city, and why Ottawa is the city where fun is found and not forgotten. It is an exceptional episode and the fitting end to an outstanding season exploring the potential and future of this city's much-loved downtown district.
Sometimes all you need are the right tools for the job. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Sam Laprade interviews Victor Wang, the Co-Founder and COO of Lutendi Systems, an Ottawa-based business that developed a rent reporting system designed to help housing providers and renters achieve their financial goals. Talk about a win-win! The company recently won the first-ever Invest Ottawa Immigrant Founder Launchpad Pitch Final, and the team is enjoying the buzz – and funding – from their big win. Wang joins the podcast to discuss the company and its expansion plans, and he touches on why he thinks downtown Ottawa needs more mixed-use developments to bring people, retail, and energy to the area.
New reality, new business plan! On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, Eric McRae joins the podcast to discuss how he steered his downtown co-working business through the COVID-19 pandemic. Eric, the Founder and CEO of MBO Co-working, describes launching his business in the Byward Market in 2015 and then, just five years later, facing a national work-from-home order and rapidly changing market demands. Listen as he and host Sam Laprade talk about how he prioritized community building to ensure his company stayed the course and how he has expanded to include business coaching to his portfolio with the goal of helping local start-ups... well, get started.
It's time to “Ask Erin!” Erin, why is downtown Ottawa the right home for Advanced Symbolics Inc.? On Season 14 of Invested in Our New Reality, we are interviewing Ottawa business leaders with companies based downtown and stakeholders driving revitalization efforts. On this episode, our guest is Erin Kelly, the CEO of Advanced Symbolics Inc., the creators of @askpolly, a predictive AI tool. The company has offices in the busy ByWard Market and Erin joins host Sam Laprade to discuss AI, their successful and growing company, and her thoughts on the good, the bad, and the untapped potential of the downtown district.
A boutique non-alcoholic bottle shop in the heart of downtown? Cheers to that! Season 14 of Invested in Our New Reality is well underway and, now halfway through the season, listeners have heard from key stakeholders and business owners generously sharing their thoughts on the future of downtown. In this episode, host Sam Laprade interviews Benson Mutalemwa, Founder & CEO of Knyota Non-Alcoholic Drinks, located at 104 Bank Street. In this lively and passionate chat, they discuss what it means to be a small business owner with a storefront in Downtown Ottawa and the growing marketplace for well-crafted non-alcoholic drinks available from a knowledgeable local vendor.
Sueling Ching is a woman with a plan, and if anyone can pull it off, she can! Don't miss this informative and interesting episode of Invested in Our New Reality with guest Sueling Ching, the President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBT). She joins host Sam Laprade to discuss the Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda, developed by the OBT and the Canadian Urban Institute, along with several other key stakeholders, to reimagine and rejuvenate Downtown Ottawa. Listen as Sueling makes a strong case for the plan and its objectives and shares why creating a future-ready and dynamic urban core will benefit all residents of the National Capital Region.
Let's talk business, and by that, we mean the business of being in business in Ottawa. On the latest episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Sam Laprade interviews Matthew Holland, the CEO of Field Effect, a world-class cybersecurity provider based out of Ottawa with clients around the world. Matthew is a business leader, family man, and foodie, and he enjoys living and working in the National Capital Region. Listen as he outlines his many reasons to love this city, including its downtown, discusses Field Effect, and shares the benefits of launching a business in Ottawa — plus a few restaurant recommendations thrown in for good measure.
We're back with Season 14 of Invested in Our New Reality! In this season — titled Downtown: Evolved — host Sam Laprade will explore the dynamic transformation of Ottawa's downtown core. To kick things off in style, she welcomed guest Stephen Beckta, the acclaimed chef and owner of three popular Ottawa restaurants: Beckta, Play Food & Wine, and Gezellig. Listen as these two friends dish on everything and anything: from why Stephen left New York City and Paris behind to launch his business here (hint: it's a love story), to persisting through the pandemic, to today's fine dining market and why he thinks restaurants are only one part of what makes downtown Ottawa a great destination.
Join host Sam Laprade for the 14th season of Invested in Our New Reality, Invest Ottawa's podcast designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs. This season, titled “Downtown: Evolved,” explores the dynamic transformation of Ottawa's downtown core. As the city adapts to the changes of the past few years, Sam engages in conversations with the leaders who call downtown Ottawa their home base and with the stakeholders driving revitalization efforts. From innovation hubs to attractions, this series delves into the exciting developments shaping Ottawa as a vibrant destination for living, working, and playing. Tune in for insightful discussions on how Ottawa is evolving into a city that continues to thrive and grow as a national capital. Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of Ottawa's downtown, this season offers a front-row seat to conversations that matter.
For bitHeads Inc, collaboration isn't just a buzz word; it's their business plan. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Sam Laprade interviews Martin Savard, Director of Sales & Business Development at bitHeads Inc., an Ottawa-based tech company known for building custom software solutions to support other businesses' growth and innovation. A true Ottawa enthusiast, Savard shares his thoughts on what makes this city great, how to nurture talent, why cooperation and idea-sharing matters in tech and why balance–in life and work–is a company-wide priority.
Cleaner air by cleaning? Of course, Ottawa has a company for that! On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Sam Laprade interviews Vida Gabriel the Co-Founder of TerraFixing, an Ottawa-based business on a mission to reach net zero. To get there, they developed the cutting-edge technology necessary to capture, concentrate, and permanently store CO2 in cold climates. An accomplished engineer, Gabriel shares her insights on the cleantech space and climate change, engineering and women in STEM, Ottawa, and the joy of studying, working, and excelling in her field, in both official languages.
For Aurora Solar, “make hay while the sun shines” is a tried-and-true business plan. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, Ottawa radio stalwart Sam Laprade interviews Thusha Agampodi, who is the Director of Engineering at Aurora Solar, a global company with an office in Ottawa. They market a cloud-based platform that uses data, automation, and AI to augment solar energy design and optimization and support solar businesses around the world. To date, over 10 million solar projects have been designed with the platform. In this interview, they discuss the future of solar and the many business, tech, and lifestyle advantages Ottawa offers, including mentorship and support for women in STEM.
Helping others is always a good idea, and for one Ottawa entrepreneur, it makes good business sense, too! On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, Heather Desjardins sits down with Sam Laprade to discuss her growing company, Open Door Educational Services. A teacher by trade, Heather built her now-thriving business after identifying a need for additional support for students who might otherwise fall through the cracks. Listen to this inspiring interview and learn how this local CEO found her voice as an entrepreneur in Ottawa, the business-friendly city she is proud to call home.
Why Ottawa? Let us count the ways! For the team behind Ekidna Sensing, they are: talent, funding, mentorship, R&D support, and lab access – and that is just the beginning. On Season 13 of Invested in Our New Reality, our host Sam Laprade is speaking with the brightest minds in business and tech to uncover why so many leaders choose to set up shop in Ottawa. In this episode, she interviews Nic Boileau, CEO of Ekidna Sensing, a local start-up whose rapid, accurate, and decentralized cannabis testing technology helps licensed producers eliminate production bottlenecks, reduce operational costs, and bring their products to market faster.
Howling winds and icy roads? Perfection! For one company, Ottawa's famously distinct four-season weather is driving their success. In Season 13 of Invested in Our New Reality, Ottawa radio legend Sam Laprade is uncovering why so many companies choose the National Capital Region as their home base. In this episode, she speaks with Dana Borschewski, VP Aviation Products and Operations for Aurrigo, a leading international provider of transport technology solutions. As a global company with offices in five countries, Ottawa, with its Area X.O, is the right place to develop cutting-edge autonomous vehicles built to face any weather or road conditions. Aurrigo is able to test its products throughout our sunny summers and bitterly cold winters, ensuring its team and technology are ready for anything.
A well-known tech hub since the dial-up era, Ottawa is the first choice for companies looking to put down roots. On Season 13 of Invested in Our New Reality, we're diving into the many advantages of building a business here, including a big pool of potential employees, R&D support, and all-around work-life balance. On this episode, host Sam Laprade interviews Harpreet Geekee, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Shabodi Telecommunications. This award-winning company helps organizations build and develop apps that take advantage of the advancements that come from the latest 5G wireless networks, and they do it from right here in the National Capital Region.
Reinventing the grocery store? Now, that's an idea! Season 13 of Invested in Our New Reality, the hit podcast from Invest Ottawa, is back with an incredible new episode. Guest host Sam Laprade sits down with local business leader, Geoffrey MacKay, the CCO and co-founder of The Aggressive Good, a rapidly growing enterprise betting big on creating green-tech supply chain solutions for the grocery marketplace. From consumer packaging woes to food waste frustrations, this wide-ranging conversation is lively, informative, and chock full of business insights.
Welcome to Season 13 of Invested in Our New Reality, The Ottawa Advantage. This season, we turn our focus to Ottawa as a thriving business hub, delving into the reasons companies and business leaders intentionally choose the Capital Region to call home. From stories of loyal entrepreneurs who have flourished, to the strategic advantages that Ottawa offers, we'll uncover the unique elements that contribute to the city's impact on the success and growth of businesses. Join us as we explore the dynamic landscape of Ottawa, a globally recognized, innovative, and future-ready city that stands out as the optimal destination for learning, working, living, and playing. In this vibrant metropolis, a diverse pool of tech talent converges with world-class research and development, flourishing innovation ecosystems, access to larger markets, and an exceptional quality of life.
Want to know what the future has in store? A crystal ball may help, but car companies like to call Studio 63. President Miles Hammond sits down with host Petrina Gentile on the Season 12 finale of Invested in Our New Reality to share how this local industrial design firm is working with cutting-edge companies around the world to create the automotive technologies of tomorrow. Experts in industrial design and champions of imagination, members of the Studio 63 team are known for designing, building, and integrating custom components, parts, and software to showcase the future of design. Lucky for us, they do their innovative work from offices right here in the National Capital Region.
The future is unknown, but tor Andrew Miller and his collogues at Hatch Global, the unknown is their whole job. He joins host Petrina Gentile on this episode of Invested in Our New Reality for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of mobility and transportation around the world. Listen as these two industry experts discuss the changes new technologies are bringing to transportation and the ways those advancements will change how society moves people and goods from Point A to Point B.
Episode Description: Plugging in an electric vehicle is as easy as it sounds, but what if there is no plug? On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Petrina Gentile interviews Jorge Pantoja, the Founder and CEO of JPlug.io, a future-forward company focused on bringing the convenience of charging electric vehicles to condominium and multi-family dwellings. This exciting new company is making a name for themselves for their cutting-edge technology, speedy installation and — best of all — efficient communication with the powers that be, also known as: the condo board.
Ottawa-based company GBatteries is leading the charge on, well, charging. Founded in 2014, the team of scientists at GBatteries is revolutionizing electric vehicle batteries and is the first to achieve a new, more efficient energy transfer regime. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Petrina Gentile interviews CEO Kostyantyn Khomutov about the company, its pioneering technology, and the team's mission to help make electric vehicles a convenient, speedy, and reliable option for trips of any distance.
Thanks to its cutting-edge engineering simulations, ANSYS makes it easy for the auto industry to work harder and test smarter. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Petrina Gentile interviews Laila Salman, Principal Technical Specialist at ANSYS. They discuss how the company's simulation software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries using the predictive power of simulation. With an office in Ottawa and projects at the Area X.O Simulation Discovery Portal, ANSYS is helping other companies bring their smart-tech and automotive products to market faster and more safely than ever before. Listen now!
Let's take a look behind the curtain, shall we? On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Petrina Gentile interviews Sonya Shorey, Vice President of Strategy, Marketing and Communications at Invest Ottawa. A global powerbroker, Sonya has brought hundreds of millions of investment dollars into the National Capital Region and is the engine behind the success of Area X.O: a secure research and development complex created for all-weather experimentation. In short, she is the exact person you want in your corner if you're an innovative tech company trying to, say, make autonomous vehicles safer or revolutionize the smart mobility market.
Detect. Deter. Delay. Deny. Those are the four principles of physical security and the foundation of Ottawa-based company, Four DRobotics. This pioneering business is busy developing products that address end-to-end requirements for deploying autonomous vehicles. Equipping vehicles with hardware and software capable of making more reliable and safer decisions than a human is hard work, and testing is key. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Petrina Gentile interviews CEO Jeremy James about the company: what they make, why it matters, and why safety always comes first.
It's time to get this show on the road! We're back with Season 12 of Invested in Our New Reality and are focused on the innovative automotive and smart mobility industry, starting with Sensor Cortek, a local company creating software solutions for advanced driver-assistance and autonomous vehicles. Their goal? Autonomous vehicles capable of carefully perceiving the environment and able to operate more safely under all weather conditions by using radar and lidar technologies. COO and Director of Engineering, Fahed Hassanat, joins this episode to discuss the origin of the company, its success so far, and why Ottawa is the perfect city in which to build a vehicle capable of facing any weather.
Season 12 of Invested in Our New Reality has arrived and will explore Ottawa's thriving and innovative automotive and smart mobility industry. Award-winning national automotive journalist and author Petrina Gentile is joining as this season's guest host. Gentile has been covering the industry for almost twenty years and will interview leaders and entrepreneurs from the National Capital Region who are revolutionizing smart mobility and driving the future of transportation.
In this thought-provoking episode of Tech Talks Daily, we dive into the cutting-edge insights from the Accenture Technology Vision 2023 report titled "When Atoms Meet Bits: The Foundations of Our New Reality." Joining us is Michael Biltz from Accenture, who sheds light on the transformative technology trends shaping the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Michael and our host Neil explore the fascinating world of generative AI and its potential to augment human capability as a co-pilot, creative partner, or advisor. Discover how generative AI is poised to spark significant creativity and innovation while ushering in a new era of enterprise intelligence. With as much as 40% of working hours expected to be supported or augmented by language-based AI, Michael explains why AI foundation models are crucial for organizations' future strategies. The discussion deepens into the strategic importance of digital identity technologies, the authentication of digital users and assets, and how they form the foundation for traversing both digital and physical realms. Uncover the impact of data transparency on business success, as well as the increasing role data plays as a key competitive differentiator. As we look to the future, Michael outlines the powerful feedback loop between science and technology, and its potential to unlock the world's grand challenges. Learn how Accenture is at the forefront of driving these disruptive technologies forward, including the establishment of their Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) Center of Excellence. Join us in exploring Accenture's Technology Vision 2023, where we discuss the convergence of the digital and physical worlds, the transformative potential of generative AI, the significance of data transparency, and the feedback loop between science and technology. As the line between the physical and digital worlds becomes increasingly blurred, this episode is a must-listen for technology enthusiasts, business leaders, and anyone curious about the future of business in a rapidly evolving world.
What do you do with your most precious possessions and – in today's world – most private data? In a perfect world, you stick it in a vault. Meet Audrey Bond, Founder and CEO of Vaultt, a local company ushering in the health revolution with the tools this generation needs. An ultra-secure and straightforward platform, Vaultt is a collaborative healthcare tool that makes it easier to store and share vital health information. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, listeners will learn how this innovative app supports patients, families, and caregivers.
Nuclear medicine is … what exactly? They say if you don't know something, ask someone who does, and that is exactly what we did. A global leader in nuclear medicine, BWXT Medical Ltd. develops, manufactures, and supplies products for diagnostic imaging and radiotherapeutic treatments, including medical isotopes, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. With teams in Ottawa and Vancouver, the company is responsible for maintaining a reliable nuclear medical supply in Canada and Rachel Pickering, Vice President of Operations, is on hand to explain how it is done ¬— and why it matters — on this episode of Invested in Our New Reality.
Invested in Our Next Guest: Kelly Gregoire. Connection, compassion, empathy, and dignity. For the team at TryCycle Data Systems, wellness isn't just a buzzword, it's the whole business model. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Avis Favaro sits down with Kelly Gregoire, Senior Vice President of Operations, to discuss how the company is harnessing the power of data and technology to reduce the risks associated with mental health and substance use disorders. Buoyed by a compassionate mission and a sound business plan, TryCycle supports health professionals and their patients with technology-based tools to provide ongoing support when and where it's needed most.
Invested in Our Next Guest: Rafal Iwasiow. Talk about a success story! Introducing DNA Genotek, an Ottawa-based, multinational company with numerous innovative product lines, a global footprint, and high praise from the current POTUS himself. On this week's episode of Invested in Our New Reality, Avis Favaro interviews Rafal Iwasiow, the company's Vice President of Innovation and Technology. They discuss the company's cutting-edge technology, the importance of home-testing in expanding access to health care, and how the COVID pandemic changed the marketplace for the better.
Invested in Our Next Guest: Elizabeth Audette-Bourdeau - Don't like bingo? Uh-oh. For elders living in senior living facilities, a lack of interest in certain recreational activities can greatly impact their quality of life, happiness, and friendships. That's why staff and caregivers at these facilities are turning to Welbi, innovative software that captures the information staff need to better provide person-centred services for residents and their family members. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, CEO and Founder Elizabeth Audette-Bourdeau joins host Avis Favaro and shares the inspiration behind this ground-breaking company and her big plans for its future.
Invested in Our New Reality is a dynamic podcast where business leaders offer honest observations about navigating our ever-evolving reality. Each episode provides a space for entrepreneurs to speak candidly about the challenges and opportunities they've faced, arming listeners with practical advice on how to thrive in the future. Season 11 of Invested in Our New Reality will introduce listeners to some fascinating innovations taking place in Ottawa's vibrant health technology and life sciences sector. This season is guest hosted by acclaimed national journalist Avis Favaro, who has spent the past four decades covering every kind of issue that impacts the health of Canadians, from the rise of HIV/AIDS through to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keira Torkko is the Chief People Officer at Assent, an Ottawa-based company and the leading supply chain sustainability management solution for the world's most responsible complex manufacturers. She sat down with Manjula Selvarajah on this episode of Invested in Our New Reality to talk about her role and share insights gleaned from her experience as a leader for this global company.
Pierce Ujjainwalla is CEO and Co-Founder of Knak and the next guest on Invested in Our New Reality. In this episode, he sits down with host Manjula Selvarajah and shares the story behind launching and growing the company from a cost-conscious start-up to a leading tech company with $25 million in Series A funding.
One Ottawa-based tech company is shortening to-do lists everywhere – thank goodness. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Manjula Selvarajah interviews Peter O'Blenis, Co-Founder and CEO of DistillerSR, a tech company that securely automates the management of evidence-based research and the analysis of its data. To put it another way: they make something complicated, simple.
Delivery Status: ARRIVED. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Manjula Selvarajah interviews Alok Ahuja, the Co-Founder and CEO of Trexity, an Ottawa-based technology company. Find out how he and his team turned a bad day into a flat-rate, on-demand delivery service with global potential.
Big or small, all businesses have one goal: growth. With the close of its recent Series A investment round netting a total consideration of over $13 million, Lytica is certainly on the right track. An Ottawa-based company, Lytica is armed with the data, insight, and analysis its customers need to improve procurement and build a reliable supply chain. President & CEO Martin Sendyk joins host Manjula Selvarajah on the latest episode of Invested in Our New Reality and shares how Lytica became the world's only provider of electronic component spend analytics and risk intelligence using real customer data.
From Season 7: Tooting Canada's horn within the international business community is a big job. Luckily, Niloo Boroun, Executive Director of the Consider Canada City Alliance, is here to do it, and do it well. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Shavonne Hasfal-McIntosh talks to Boroun about her work overseeing the CCCA and positioning Canada as the country of choice for global companies looking for a North American outlet.
First up on our Best of Invested in Our New Reality series: Andrea Winter, VP, People at Martello Technologies. In this episode she talks about the critical role of HR departments during a crisis such as COVID-19 and how organizations can put the "human" back in Human Resources.
Decarbonizing the concrete jungle is a big job and, luckily, one Ottawa-based company is up for the challenge. On the latest episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Karla Briones interviews Pouria Ghods, the Co-Founder & CEO of Giatec Scientific. The company is working to bring disruptive, knowledge-based, and sustainable technologies to the concrete industry by identifying current challenges in testing and design and developing innovative solutions.
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A good idea is a nice thing to have. A great idea? That's a business. On the latest episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Karla Briones interviews Shanaz Sigouin, the Co-Founder and Chief Administrative Officer of AirShare Inc., a local company that designs and manufactures drone interceptors and control systems to detect, track and safely mitigate wayward or malicious drones.
Mixing social good with good business sense? Yes, please. On the latest episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Karla Briones interviews Dr. Diana Gimba, the Principal Partner and CEO of iRadar, an Ottawa-based data company fusing immigration and technology. Listen and discover how iRadar is improving service access by developing an immigration marketplace where newcomers can search for, and safely connect with, everything they need to resettle quickly and easily.
Electric vehicles are the way of the future, and you'll be all charged up after listening to GBatteries CEO Kostya Khomutov – who joins Karla Briones' on the next episode of Invested in Our New Reality. Khomutov, who co-founded GBatteries, brings over 15 years of experience in the global technology sector. He with Karla about the innovations which are powering GBatteries success, as well as his commitment to Ukraine to Canada, the new charity he co-founded to support those fleeing warn in his homeland of Ukraine.
Shavonne Hasfal-McIntosh is joined by serial entrepreneur Karla Briones as the host baton is passed in Hasfal-McIntosh's final episode of Invested in Our New Reality. The Season 8 opener introduces Briones, who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the podcast as a graduate of Carleton University's journalism program, owner of multiple Ottawa-based businesses, and an Invest Ottawa independent business advisor. Invested in Our New Reality's new host also brings a fresh, unique prospective as a first-generation Mexican-Canadian immigrant.
On the latest episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Shavonne Hasfal-McIntosh sat down with Genna Elvin, Co-founder and Chief Tada Officer of Tadaweb, to discuss the origin of this innovative tech company and its journey to becoming a global business with four offices in cities around the world, including Ottawa.
2G, 3G, 4G, 5G: Parallel Wireless offers it all, part and parcel. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Shavonne Hasfal-McIntosh welcomes Maxime Dumas to the podcast. As General Manager of Parallel Wireless Canada, Dumas is overseeing the company's expansion into Canada and is happy to talk about how much he and the rest of the company love Ottawa, and their ambitious plans for the future of wireless telecommunications.
Tooting Canada's horn within the international business community is a big job. Luckily, Niloo Boroun, Executive Director of the Consider Canada City Alliance, is here to do it, and do it well. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Shavonne Hasfal-McIntosh talks to Boroun about her work overseeing the CCCA and positioning Canada as the country of choice for global companies looking for a North American outlet.
Italy comes to Canada on the latest episode of Invested in Our New Reality. Host Shavonne Hasfal-McIntosh welcomes Francesco Norante to the podcast. Norante is the President and Chairman of the Board of Leonardo Canada, a position he took over in 2018 after nine years with the company. Listen in as he offers a detailed account of the work his company is doing throughout Canada, and the world, and what they have on deck.
We're back! Season 7 of the Invested in Our New Reality podcast kicks off with Jens-Michael Schaal, the Vice-President of Global Expansion for Invest Ottawa. Find out why Ottawa is such an attractive city for growing global companies. Schaal outlines the city's key industries and benefits and introduces the newly launched online resource whyottawa.ca.
To close out Season Six of Invested in Our New Reality, Shavonne Hasfal-McIntosh chats with Aydin Mirzaee, CEO and co-founder of the Ottawa-based company Fellow. Fellow has created a tool designed to revolutionize meetings which recently secured $24M US in series-A funding and was also selected as one of the city's top employers. Aydin joins the podcast to talk about the company's remarkable success and its big plans for the future.
We're turning the tables on our hardworking host, Shavonne Hasfal-McIntosh, for an extra special episode. Michael Tremblay, the President and CEO of Invest Ottawa, takes the mic for a one-on-one interview with Shavonne herself. We look back at the many Invested in Our New Reality milestones and guest highlights since its inception.
Season 3 of Invested in Our New Reality will focus on Digital Main Street, a new program to help businesses reach new customers, build or improve their website, create a marketing campaign, and find innovative ways to boost revenue - all at no cost to the business owner. It's Invest Ottawa as well as the provincial and federal governments' ways to help businesses make it through these difficult times. In our first episode, Paula Hopkins explains more about the program and what it can do for entrepreneurs.
494: Three Pictures of Our New Reality in Jesus (Ephesians 2:19-22) // Ephesians Bible Study 58 (Nathan Johnson) Speaker: Nathan JohnsonSeries: Ephesians Bible StudyStudy: 58 – Three Pictures of Our New Reality in Jesus (Ephesians 2:19-22) In Christ Jesus we experience a brand new reality. And in order to describe this incredible life, Paul gives three pictures to enunciate the depth and profundity of Christianity: citizens, family, a building. In this expositional message, Nathan Johnson explores Ephesians 2:19-22 and describes what it means to be a citizen of the Kingdom of God, a part of God’s family, and an essential part of the building that houses the presence of God Almighty. Support this podcast
Our New Reality? What's missing? We just be having fun speaking our Truths Our way of bonding & creating. We are all over the place on this podcast but we do it with LOVE. This episode is much needed. The world as we know it has changed and a new reality is at the forefront. For many it is terrifying and confusing. While others are adjusting just perfectly. What are we missing? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/getyourdailydos/message
In this episode Chris and Diane explore Colossians 3:1-2 and talk about who we are in Christ, the challenge of living out that truth, and setting our hearts and minds on things above (chapters three and four of the study). Show Notes & Links: -Our reality: we are children of God (1 John 3:1, Colossians 3:1-2) -We need a heavenly reality check. 4 Truths of Our New Reality: 1. God has chosen us and gave us a new home (Eph. 1:4. Gal. 3:13-14). 2. His Spirit in us witnesses to that truth (Rom. 8:16). 3. We are children by faith (Gal. 3:26) 4. He made us and we are His (1 John 3:1-2, Ps. 139:13-16) -What does it mean to "lay something at the foot of the cross"? -Setting our heart and mind on things above takes intentionality. -Do you need to throw away generations of dirty clothes? Setting our Mind: the 5 Battle Mindsets (chapter four) 1. Understand who we're fighting and where the battle takes place (Eph. 6:12, 2 Cor. 10:3-5). 2. The battle belongs to God, not us (1 Sam. 17:45-46). 3. Live in the armor of God (Eph. 6:11-17). 4. Trust what you already know (Pr. 3:5-6). 5. Our victory has already been secured (Col. 2:15, Eph. 1:19-23) Question for you this week: Which piece of God's armor are you consistently missing? What vulnerable spot is being exposed? You can join the conversation on the podcast page or on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/womenfinishingwell/)
Though headlines describe President-Elect Donald Trump as our “new reality,” Something MUCH bigger is around the corner. Buckle up! I want to begin by presenting to you a very stark and distinct contrast in what we might call “our new reality.” Have you recently heard that little line: “Our new reality” in the last 24-36 […] The post Donald Trump vs. ET Contact. Which is Our “New Reality?” appeared first on Higher Journeys.
On this edition of Extra its steel claws, high society crime, the man of steel and a fiery princess. First up Marvel's most fearsome hero gets a new Anime look in the dvd review of Wolverine The Animated Series (courtesy of Sony Home Video) as he pursues his true love. It takes a con to catch a con as we join the crew in the dvd review of White Collar Season 3 (courtesy of Fox Home Video) as Neal tries to hide a fortune in art. It's a brave new world for the comic's biggest boy scout with the blu-ray/dvd review of Superman VS. The Elite (courtesy of Warner Bros. Home Video) as z new group of hereos take justice inot thier own hands. It's off to the wilds of Scotland with the video game review of Disney's Pixar Brave (courtesy of www.gameaccess.ca) in thjis third person adventure. Music for this episode features the songs Final Escape by Jackal & Wolf,Our New Reality by The Radical Thought REssistance and SuperQueen by The Tonepoets, all songs can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.
On this episode of the show it's a madman, a man trapped, wild women in the west and battle across the stars. First up a detective and psychiatrist try to track down some women before they experience a fate worse than death in the dvd review of A Darker Reality (courtesy of Phase 4 Films) starring Daniel Baldwin, Sunny Doench and James C. Burns. Then a prison guard has the worst first day on the job ever in the dvd review of Cell 211 (Courtesy of eOne Entertainment) in this foreign thriller. It's a trip back to the wild west with my retro blu-ray review of Bad Girls (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) where 4 women fight ot survive starring Madeline Stowe, Mary Stuart Masterson, Andie McDowell and Drew Barrymore. It's a third person battle against Orcs and the hordes of Chaos with the video game review of Warhammer 40K : Space Marines for the PS3 (courtesy of www.gameaccess.ca). Music for this episode features the songs Our New Reality by The Radical Thought Resistance, Perfect Reality by Itchy Trigger Finger and Foot Soldier by The Stepfordf Five, they can all be found at www.famemusic.com. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome and encouraged.