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.

Al Del Degan I am a proven leader with over twenty-three years of diverse experience designing, delivering, and supporting software and technology projects. I believe in giving back to my community and I enjoy networking and helping to grow Alberta’s innovation ecosystem. Creatively you will find me pursuing my passions of podcasting, photography and wood working along with the occasional round of golf.

Brigitte Legault Brigitte Legault is the new Co-Manager, Community at Rainforest Alberta. Brigitte's career has spanned several industries in both the private and public sectors. Over the past few years she has been facilitating social entrepreneurship programs and coaching small business owners. She is currently filling up her toolbox through completion of her MBA and Certified Management Consultant designation. Her insatiable desire to learn and connect has led her to the innovation sector where she has been enjoying her time getting to know the community and how to best support the thriving culture behind it.

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Show Summary

Brigitte tells us about what it was like growing up in a family of entrepreneurs and how it lead her to value professional relationships and communication. Seeing some success in her own entrepreneurial ventures and a thirst for learning has lead her to get more and more involved in Alberta's innovation ecosystem from the Calgary Innovation Coalition to now being a Co-Manager, Community with Rainforest Alberta.

Show Quote:

"[regarding her first business] I don't want to say, a failure [...] it was three or four years of the best learning of my life. "

"Everyone has been incredibly welcoming and there are so many exciting things happening in the ecosystem, it's incredible from a newcomer's perspective."

"I was really blown away by how much is out there for people if they want to pivot their career."

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