Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta.The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.

Adam Ludgate Adam is a technical leader who is involved in the startup/tech community and is enticed by new and innovative ways of solving problems with technology. He has worked previously with the likes of IBM Canada, AOL UK, tech startups in London's 'Silicon Roundabout' as well as with a variety of oil & gas software firms in various software development and leadership capacities.

Jason Ribeiro Jason Ribeiro is Director of Strategy at Calgary Economic Development & head Curator of Global Shapers Calgary. He serves as a corporate leader, community advocate, international consultant, and is currently one of Canada’s most awarded social science graduate students. As Director of Strategy at Calgary Economic Development, Jason is responsible for setting and implementing corporate and community vision through the city's economic strategy, "Calgary in the New Economy."

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Show Summary

We discuss CED and its role in Calgary, the future of work, attracting product companies to Calgary, attracting and retaining talent in Calgary, the effectiveness of the CED and other public policies, OCIF.

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Credits...

This Episode Sponsored By: Community Now! Magazine

Episode Music: Tony Del Degan

Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan

System Engineering Sponsor: Kris Chase - PODMaster 2020