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Collisions YYC

Tired of the same old news cycle? Get informed on what’s happening in businesses in Calgary, Alberta and beyond with Collisions YYC. Tyler Chisholm hosts Alberta’s best and brightest minds who are shaping the very landscape of our province with their work in fields like Technology, FinTech, Energy, Healthcare, Education, AI, and more. Tyler’s inherent curiosity and exploratory style fuel candid conversations with the people who are driving change in our city, our province and the world. Connect…

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Kevin Crowe, Five Years of Western Growth - A Wrap Up Conversation

In this final episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by COO of Long View Systems and catalyst to beginning Collisions YYC, Kevin Crowe, to explore the evolution of Western Canadian business, the growing importance of tech sovereignty, and the role of thoughtful leadership in today’s complex world. From the changing face of Alberta’s economy to the human side of innovation, this episode is both…

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Hugo Lafontaine, Future-Proofing Canadian Industry

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by Hugo Lafontaine, Vice President of Schneider Electric, to unpack the human side of digital transformation in Canada’s infrastructure and energy sectors. From automation to AI, Hugo offers a refreshing take on why technology alone isn’t enough to drive progress—and why Canada needs to rethink its approach to risk, mentorship, and innovation…

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Katrina German, Tech That Works for Everyone

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by Katrina German, Founder and CEO of Ethical Digital, to explore how we can build technology that respects people. From AI governance to inclusive design, Katrina shares the mission behind her company’s work: making digital tools that are not only effective, but truly ethical. They explore into how organizations can implement AI and data systems…

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Bri Falls, Future-Proof Careers for All

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by Bri Falls, Co-Founder and CEO of Leeg Group, a Calgary-based consultancy challenging conventional HR and people operations. Bri shares her perspective on how organizations can build better human systems by addressing the root causes of dysfunction, not just the symptoms. From shifting HR from transactional to strategic, to navigating…

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Derek Crager, Practical AI: How to Keep Your Best Employee Forever

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by Derek Crager, Founder of Practical AI, the mind behind Practical AI and creator of Pocket Mentor, an AI-powered voice companion that delivers scalable, personalized coaching for real-world leadership challenges. Drawing from his deep experience in the tech space, including his time at Amazon, Derek shares how simplicity, empathy, and…

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Paul Moore, Hitchhiking Through Management: Moore’s 10 Laws for Successful Leadership

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by Paul Moore, longtime Calgary executive and author of Hitchhiking Through Management: Moore’s 10 Laws for Successful Leadership. Together, they explore the often-overlooked realities of stepping into management roles, from the emotional toll to the strategic responsibility of leading teams. In this episode: Why trust is the foundation of any…

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Andrew Bullied, The Annex Story: Passion, Practice, and Bold Flavours

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler Chisholm welcomes Andrew Bullied, Co-Founder and Sales Director of Annex Ale Project, for an inside look at how one of Calgary’s most creative breweries became a beverage company to watch. While known for their beer, it’s their soda line—playful, nostalgic, and totally unique—that’s stealing the spotlight. Andrew explores how Annex’s non-alcoholic sodas…

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Elaine Wilson, Caring for Calgarians

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler chats with Elaine Wilson, CEO of CUPS Calgary AB, for a timely conversation on Red Express—a holiday initiative that brings joy, dignity, and relief to Calgary families facing real economic hardship. Red Express is more than a gift program, it’s an extension of CUPS' broader mission: to walk alongside Calgarians navigating trauma, poverty, and health…

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Brian McClennon, The Future of Employee Savings in Canada

Tyler Chisholm talks with Brian McLennan, CEO and co-founder of Link—a Calgary-based fintech platform revolutionizing how workplace savings plans are built and delivered across Canada. Rather than compete with financial institutions, Link enables them. The company provides a white-label infrastructure for banks, credit unions, and employers to deliver modern, digital-first retirement savings plans…

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Josh Rainbow, Future Summit 2025: Innovation Unleashed

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler chats with Josh Rainbow, founder of Future Summit, a uniquely curated conference that’s fast becoming Canada’s premiere platform for innovation. Held annually in Calgary, Future Summit brings together leaders from AI, energy, aerospace, robotics, and more to connect, collaborate, and co-create the future. Josh walks us through the behind-the-scenes…

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