Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcast
Business:Entrepreneurship
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.
Peter Beaudoin Peter manages strategy and partnerships for an innovative alliance of energy companies committed to reducing environmental impacts through collaborative R&D efforts. Peter worked for more than 20 years in Asia building and investing in a variety of businesses. His most recent role outside of Canada was with the World Wildlife Fund, where he was the Chief Executive Officer of WWF China, based in Beijing. Prior to that, Peter lived in Hong Kong for 15 years working in the technology industry.
David Chavez David Chavez leads the Partnerships team at Platform Calgary. This small and mighty team is responsible for working with partners helping build the new Platform Innovation Centre, the program partners that will activate the space, and the funding partners helping to launch and operate the centre sustainably. David has more than 20 years experience building and leading technology organizations. Previously, he led R&D and product management teams in Canada and China for Nortel and Ericsson, leading global suppliers of telecommunications and networking gear. David is a Professional Engineer with a degree in Engineering Physics from the University of British Columbia. He is the founder and is a Fellow of the Calgary Innovation Coalition. Outside of work, David is usually skiing, playing pickleball, or cooking something delicious with his lovely wife Pat.
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Show Summary
In this interview, David Chavez of Platform Calgary discusses the new Platform facility, scheduled to open in mid-2021. The space will be the central hub of our innovation community. With already 32 organizations signed on as partners, the launch will be a milestone in Calgary's tech community's evolution.
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This Episode Sponsored By: Community Now! Magazine
Episode Music: Tony Del Degan
Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan
System Engineering Sponsor: Kris Chase - PODMaster 2020
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