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.
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.
Randy Thompson Randy Thompson Founder and CEO of Valhalla Angels (formerly VA Angels). 2018 National Angel Capital Organization Angel Investor of the Year and 2014 Startup Canada Angel of the Year. Founded Alberta SuperNet & Khyber Pass Entertainment. Randy is a part owner of the Peterborough United FC soccer team out of the UK
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Show Summary
Randy & Adam discuss the state of the Canadian & Albertan tech scene as it relates to angel investment, entrepreneur incentives and the impact of government grants. The discussion revolves largely around 2 blog posts from earlier in 2021
https://alexdanco.com/2021/01/11/why-the-canadian-tech-scene-doesnt-work/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/right-way-valley-vs-rest-world-r-stewart-randy-thompson/
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Credits...
This Episode Sponsored By: SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology
Episode Music: Tony Del Degan
Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan
System Engineering Sponsor: Kris Chase - Chase Telecom Inc.
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