INNOVATION STRATEGY

Transforming Tech Education

An Interview with Pablo Listingart, Founder and Executive Director of, ComIT - Pablo Listingart founded ComIT with a clear mission—to dismantle barriers and expand access to tech education for underserved communities across Canada. Driven by personal experience and deep...

Empowering Creative Entrepreneurs

An Interview with Shermin Lakha, Founder of LVLUP Legal and, Tiger Tiger Creative Agency - Shermin Lakha sits uniquely at the intersection of law and creative entrepreneurship. As the founder of LVLUP Legal and Tiger Tiger Creative Agency, she's reshaping how creators and brands navigate...

Tequila Beyond Tradition

An Interview with Uduimoh Umolu, Founder of Jon Basil Tequila - Millennial founder Uduimoh Umolu is redefining innovation in the tequila industry with Jon Basil, a brand that blends tradition, community, and cultural storytelling. Recently named to Forbes 30 Un...

Holistic Skin Revival

An Interview Leah Corrin, Aesthetician and Founder at Essence of L - The pandemic fundamentally reshaped our understanding of skincare, transforming it from surface-level routines to an essential practice deeply intertwined with holistic health. Leah Corrin, the in...

Pioneering Digital Beauty

An Interview with Leilani Green, a Fresh-Faced Trendsetter and Gen-Z, Beauty Expert - Leilani Green has rapidly emerged as a powerful voice shaping beauty's digital frontier. With over 11 million followers and recognition among Forbes’ prestigious 'Top Creators: Fashion 50,' he...

Innovating Through Legacy

An Interview with Julia Cho,, Director of Marketing at Purdys Chocolatier - Purdys Chocolatier has been Canada's Chocolatier since 1907. As a proud, family-owned company, they make a wide range of chocolate gifts from premium ingredients and sustainable cocoa. Community...

The Future of Sustainable Knitwear

An Interview with &OR Collective's Co-CEOs, Kristen King and Katie Green - &OR Collective is a female-founded, tech-led fashion brand built to challenge the status quo of apparel production. Co-CEOs Kristen King and Katie Green--who built their expertiseat L’Oréal...

Reimagining Baseball's Cultural Connection

An Interview with Tiago Pinto, Chief Marketing Off, Miami Marlins - In a city defined by constant transformation where 42% of residents are foreign-born — more than any other major US market — the Miami Marlins face a unique challenge: how do you market...

Innovating Home Cooking

An Interview with Ayesha Curry, Founder of Sweet July and Partner of, Home Chef - In a world of quick fixes that often overlook authentic flavor, Ayesha Curry is charting a refreshing new course for home cooking with her partnership with Home Chef. As a che...

Brewing Sustainable Change

An Interview with Kevin Hartley, Founder & CEO of Cambio Roasters - In an industry where single-serve coffee pods have become ubiquitous—and problematic—Kevin Hartley saw an opportunity to reinvent a global morning ritual. Formerly Keurig’s Chief Innovation...

Driving Beyond Boundaries

An Interview with Lindsay Brewer, the Most Influential Woman in, Motorsports - Lindsay Brewer is redefining the high-octane world of motorsports as both a trailblazing professional racecar driver and a powerhouse model, seamlessly merging speed with style and dete...

Innovation in Workplace Fashion

A Conversation with Corporate Natalie - In an era where workplace norms are being radically redefined, Corporate Natalie (known to millions for her witty takes on office culture) has emerged as an unexpected bridge between traditional...

Innovating the Everyday: Household Essentials Reimagined

An Interview with Noman Shamim, the, Senior Manager of Customer Marketing & eCommerce at Irving Consumer Products - In the world of household essentials, where innovation might seem as elusive as a perfectly folded fitted sheet, Noman Shamim is proving that even the most mundane products can be at the cutting...

Decoding Customer Experience

An Interview with Joey Edwards-Lebair, Senior Manager of, Customer Insights at Zendesk - In the fast-paced world of customer experience, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage—it's a necessity. Enter Joey Edwards-Lebair, Senior Manager of Customer Insights at Zendesk, a...

Coffee's Circular Revolution

An Interview with Carlos Oyanguren, President of Nespresso Canada. - In an industry where luxury and sustainability often seem at odds, Nespresso Canada is charting a bold new course. Under Carlos Oyanguren’s leadership as President, the company recently...

Orchestrating Innovation in Advertising

An Interview with Garnet McElree, the Chief Inspiration, Officer at LMNO - Meet Garnet McElree, the Chief Inspiration Officer at LMNO, who’s not just thinking outside the box—he’s redefining it. In an industry where creativity is currency, McElree stands out...

Cultivating Tech Innovation in Rural America

An Interview With Bea Smith, the Director of the, Northern Innovation Startup Center - Meet Bea Smith, the visionary Director of the Northern Innovation Startup Center in Aberdeen, South Dakota. In a landscape where tech startups are often associated with bustling urban centers, Smith...

The Innovation Mindset

An Interview with Raghav Agrawal, Fractional Product Manager, at Seed PM - In this thought-provoking discussion, we explore the landscape of fintech innovation with Raghav Agrawal, founder of Seed PM and a seasoned Fractional Product Manager. With over a decade of...

Crafting Emotional Experiences

An interview with Adam Palleschi, the Managing Director of bb Blanc - In the ever-evolving landscape of event production, few have mastered the art of blending technology with emotion quite like Adam Palleschi. As the Managing Director of bb Blanc, Palleschi doesn&#...

Fostering Innovation Communities

An Interview with Renata Alves, Digital Innovation Manager, BASF - Renata Alves is a Digital Innovation Manager at BASF, where she plays a critical role in fostering innovation communities and driving digital transformation. Over the five years, her team has...