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Posted 14 July 2022 | Green Energy, Tidal Power

Has Tidal Power Finally Arrived On Our Shores?

Sustainable Marine has just connected its turbines to the Nova Scotia power grid in a real-life demonstration project to prove its surface-based technology can harness the power of the Bay of Fundy. Our conversation with their CEO Jason Hayman is a must-l

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Posted 7 July 2022 | Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs

Rick Emberley On How Older Workers Can Help Address The Labour Shortage

Atlantic Canada has a growing workforce problem. There are not nearly enough young people to take the place of those who are retiring. Rick Emberley, the founder of SeasonedPros, thinks he has one part of the solution.

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Posted 30 June 2022 | Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs

David Shipley On How People Can Play Superheroes In The Fight Against Cyber Crimes

Over the summer, Don Mills and David Campbell will be interviewing the founders of high-growth potential companies across the region. The series starts with David Shipley, the CEO of Fredericton-based Beauceron Security.

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Posted 23 June 2022 | Business Leaders

Steve Matier On The Commercial And Tourism Potential For Canada’s First Spaceport

This episode features a fascinating conversation with Steve Matier, the CEO of Maritime Launch Services, the company behind the $150-million Spaceport to be built near Canso, Nova Scotia.

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Posted 16 June 2022 | Accelerators, Incubators

Michelle Simms On The Genesis Of Billion-Dollar Companies Like Verafin

The president and CEO of the Genesis Centre at Memorial University joins Don Mills and David Campbell on the latest episode of the “Insights” podcast.

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Posted 9 June 2022 | Economic Development, Startups

Peter Moreira On Why The Atlantic Region Is A Startup Backwater No More

David Campbell speaks with Entrevestor Peter Moreira, who has tracked and accumulated data for more than 770 technology-based Atlantic Canadian companies, including investment, revenue and employment trends.

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Posted 1 June 2022 | Post-Secondary

Mount Allison’s ‘CEO Of Optimism’ On Why Universities Provide More Than Education

Don Mills and David Campbell have a conversation with Jean-Paul Boudreau, the President of Mount Allison University, that underscores the many roles that the post-secondary institutions play in the communities where they are located, especially smaller on

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Posted 26 May 2022 | Post-Secondary

The Transformative Economic Impact Of The Nova Scotia Community College

In this episode, Don Mills and David Campbell talk to CEO Don Bureaux about the transformation of the institution over the past 20 years, its role as an employer and economic enabler, and its success adapting to changing labour market needs.

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Posted 19 May 2022 | Accerlators, Incubators

Why Beth Mason Says Cape Breton Is A ‘Magical’ Place With Great Innovative Potential

Don Mills and David Campbell continue their series of conversations with organizations helping to foster innovation in Atlantic Canada. Don and David talk with Dr. Beth Mason, the Chief Executive Officer of the Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Ener

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Posted 12 May 2022 | Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs

Jim Irving Heads List Of Popular Interviews As ‘Insights’ Podcast Hits 25,000 Downloads

This is an encore presentation of the podcast’s most listened-to episode. David Campbell and Don Mills sit down with the Co-CEO of J.D. Irving, Limited to talk about the company’s immigration attraction activities and how we can better attract and retain

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