Episodes

Shaping of The Furure of Employment
March 26, 2026

Shaping of The Furure of Employment

What if finding work felt more personal and actually worked?


Stephanie Brown, CEO of GigsUp, explains how her platform is rethinking talent marketplaces in an AI-driven world. From personalized career matc...

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Transforming Rent into Credit: The Future of Housing
March 10, 2026

Transforming Rent into Credit: The Future of Housing

In this episode of Innovation Fuel, we sit down with Robert Boies, founder and CEO of Rented123, a cutting-edge fintech rental technology platform. Discover how Rented123 is revolutionizing the rental market by empowering ...

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Shower Power: Transforming Water Use with Rainstick Technology
Feb. 26, 2026

Shower Power: Transforming Water Use with Rainstick Technology

In this episode, we explore the innovative world of sustainable water solutions with Claire Shao, Chief Operating Officer at Rainstick Shower. Discover how this groundbreaking technology is designed to save water without comp...

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From Research to Reality - AI's Role in Healthcare
Feb. 11, 2026

From Research to Reality - AI's Role in Healthcare

>> Gelareh: Got an idea that keeps you up at night or one that makes people say, hm, that will never work. >> Dave: Perfect. That's what we talk about here on Innovation Fuel. So let's get that conversation started. Welcome b...

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From Classroom to Career: AI's Role in Job Interview Success
Jan. 29, 2026

From Classroom to Career: AI's Role in Job Interview Success

In this episode of Innovation Fuel, we explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence in career readiness with Imran Muna, co-founder and director of strategic partnerships at Instage. Discover how AI-driven simu...

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Data-Driven Storytelling for Marketing Success
Jan. 15, 2026

Data-Driven Storytelling for Marketing Success

In this episode of Innovation Fuel, we are joined by Cindy Greenglass, a thought leader in data-driven decision-making and storytelling with data. With over 20 years of experience, Cindy shares her insights on transforming ra...

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Finding Balance Innovation and Flexibility in the New Work Era
Jan. 8, 2026

Finding Balance Innovation and Flexibility in the New Work Era

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of workspaces in a post-COVID world with co-founders Erin Scarlet and Mike Agerbo of the Fountainhead Network. Join us as we discuss the importance of flexible work environme...

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Empowering Generations: The Legacy of Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Jan. 1, 2026

Empowering Generations: The Legacy of Indigenous Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Gary Wilson, the CEO of Tiicma Enterprises, who is dedicated to creating sustainable, community-driven economies for Indigenous communities. Join us as we explore Gary's vision f...

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Beyond Ads: How AI, Intuition, and Ethics Shape Modern Marketing
Dec. 25, 2025

Beyond Ads: How AI, Intuition, and Ethics Shape Modern Marketing

In this episode of Innovation Fuel , hosts Dave and Gelareh sit down with Satvic Sinha, a global marketing leader and Head of Growth at Sora Satic. With over a decade of experience driving growth for global brands like Samsun...

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Cracking the Job Market: How Newcomers Can Build Employability and Confidence
Dec. 18, 2025

Cracking the Job Market: How Newcomers Can Build Employability and Co…

Career growth and job search strategies for newcomers, students, and professionals in Canada. In this episode, we sit down with Boris Poludo , a veteran IT leader with nearly three decades of experience across telecom, health...

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Entrepreneurship Hurdles
Sept. 4, 2025

Entrepreneurship Hurdles

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Dave and Gelareh welcome guest Jake McEwan, Managing Director at Gracorp and Co-Founder at LiveShare CoLiving, to discuss the challenges facing entrepreneurs in British Columbia when...

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Indigenous Entrepreneur Challenges Part 2
Sept. 4, 2025

Indigenous Entrepreneur Challenges Part 2

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we continue our conversation with Jack Smith, Indigenous Business Developer and Director on the Board of Economic Development Cooperation. Jack joins hosts Dave and Gelareh to discus...

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Vancouver Based Startup Challenges
Sept. 4, 2025

Vancouver Based Startup Challenges

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome guest Manuj Aggarwal, CEO of TetraNoodle Technologies! Manuj is also a leading AI expert, innovation evangelist, business strategist and coach. Joining hosts Dave and Gela...

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Overcoming Life's Hardships
Sept. 4, 2025

Overcoming Life's Hardships

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Stephane Grenier, Founder and Lead Innovator of Mental Health Innovations Consulting, as he joins hosts Dave and Gelareh to discuss stopping life's hardships from affectin...

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Scale-Up Roadblocks in Canada
Sept. 4, 2025

Scale-Up Roadblocks in Canada

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome none other than our very own Sheldon Levy, President of University Canada West! Sheldon joins hosts Dave and Gelareh to discuss challenges when trying to scale your busine...

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The Exit Strategy
Sept. 4, 2025

The Exit Strategy

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, hosts Dave and Gelareh welcome back guest Jake McEwan! Jake is the Managing Director of Gracorp and Co-Founder of LiveShare CoLiving. After discussing the challenges facing entrepren...

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Indigenous Entrepreneur Challenges, Part 3
Sept. 4, 2025

Indigenous Entrepreneur Challenges, Part 3

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we continue our conversation with Jack Smith, Indigenous Business Developer and Director on the Board of Economic Development Cooperation. Jack joins hosts Dave and Gelareh for Part ...

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Finding The Right Coach
Sept. 4, 2025

Finding The Right Coach

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Taylor Del Giudice, Co-Founder of Treno, to discuss how challenging finding the right coach or trainer is. Taylor discusses with hosts Dave and Gelareh how to access good ...

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Networking Essentials in Vancouver
Sept. 4, 2025

Networking Essentials in Vancouver

In this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Robert Arthurs, Serial Entrepreneur, Certified Biz Coach/Consultant, to discuss why networking skills are essential in growing your business. Robert discusses with hosts D...

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Breaking The Internship Mould
Sept. 4, 2025

Breaking The Internship Mould

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome back Robert Arthurs, a Serial Entrepreneur, and Certified Biz Coach/Consultant. This time around, Robert discusses the importance of an internship with hosts Dave and Gela...

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Solving The Talent Gap
Sept. 4, 2025

Solving The Talent Gap

How do we solve the talent gap here in Canada that he's been going on for over 20 years? We discuss this critical problem in this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, where we welcome back our very own Sheldon Levy, President o...

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Disrupting The Vending Machine Culture
Sept. 4, 2025

Disrupting The Vending Machine Culture

In this week's Episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Drew Munro, Co-Founder & CEO at Up Meals, a healthy meal delivery service delivered to your door. They are revolutionizing the fast-food industry by having vending machine...

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Breaking Down Diversity Barriers
Sept. 4, 2025

Breaking Down Diversity Barriers

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Anna Kostecka, a Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategist at What Works. Anna joins hosts Dave and Gelareh to discuss making classrooms and curriculum development more inclusive. Encouraging companies or schools to create a place of un…

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Balancing Supply And Demand through AI
Sept. 4, 2025

Balancing Supply And Demand through AI

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Gelareh, unfortunately, has COVID, so Dave is going solo for his talk with Boris Zhukov, CEO at LetYouKnow, Inc. They sit down to discuss what is happening with supply and demand changes post-COVID-19. Since there is a backup of products that companies can…

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