Episodes

Female Leadership Challenges
Sept. 4, 2025

Female Leadership Challenges

In business, one of the many challenges that we are facing in 2020 is social. Paulina Cameron, author of Canada 150 Women: Conversations with Leaders, Champions, and Luminaries discusses with Gelareh and Dave the importance o...

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A New Perspective on Gender-based Expectations
Sept. 4, 2025

A New Perspective on Gender-based Expectations

Our guest, Paulina Cameron is back to discuss the ripple effect of gender-based expectations in the workplace, the impact of leadership on business culture and the significance of emotional intelligence in leadership. We beli...

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Learning with Riipen
Sept. 4, 2025

Learning with Riipen

Interested in collaborating with post-secondary students to solve challenges in real-time? Dana Stephenson, Co-founder and CEO of Riipen, shares with us the development of the technology platform and how it connects industry ...

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From Pharmacy to Doors
Sept. 4, 2025

From Pharmacy to Doors

This week, Mat Rezaei, Founder and CEO of Caplet and UPGUYS, talks about a new way to get medication and prescriptions; and a better way for patients to access professional medical advice. Mat also discusses how his career le...

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Investing in the Future
Sept. 4, 2025

Investing in the Future

Amir Vohooshi is a serial entrepreneur from a young age and he is best known for understanding start up challenges. In this episode Amir, the Founding and Managing Partner at 7 Gate Venture shares his knowledge and experience...

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Road to a Successful Venture
Sept. 4, 2025

Road to a Successful Venture

Amir is back to discuss the million-dollar question of what makes a venture successful. He talks about the importance of a leader and a team of good listeners and the need for a clear vision and strategy that motivates their ...

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The Liquor Business
Sept. 4, 2025

The Liquor Business

Bruno Gerves, a liquor industry expert and owner of Caudalys for 15 years, discussed his experience and skills in marketing, budgeting and managing his liquor consulting business. Bruno further discussed the process for obtai...

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Unraveling Success
Sept. 4, 2025

Unraveling Success

Bruno Gerves is back to discuss his business model. From the start of helping retailers creating a brand for their liquor store to receiving a better return on investment. Bruno further discussed his clients' liquor store suc...

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The Key to Building an Influential Brand
Sept. 4, 2025

The Key to Building an Influential Brand

In this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Andry Tanusdjaja, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of MuseFind, shares his experience in connecting brands and businesses with influencers and how to work with an influencer to i...

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The Coin Toss
Sept. 4, 2025

The Coin Toss

In this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Jennifer Gervès-Keen, Master Corporate Executive Coach and author of "Show Up Like A Coach," shares her personal story of achievements within different industries and the lessons she...

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The Experiential Path
Sept. 4, 2025

The Experiential Path

On this episode of Innovation Fuel, Ingrid Polini, CEO of SafetyDocs, shares how her experiences and willingness to explore opportunities led her to create a business. Ingrid reveals her business secrets, her process for mana...

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Big Technology
Sept. 4, 2025

Big Technology

In this week’s episode of Innovation Fuel, Adele Farhadian, an Information Security Architect with more than 16 years of experience in planning and implementing security systems, tells us how she started her career in securit...

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Every Brick Counts
Sept. 4, 2025

Every Brick Counts

In this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Muse Greenwood, CEO of Inspiration FX and author of Cyber Security Handbook, tells us about the start of her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 4 and how her love for business led...

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Happy International Women's Day from Dave & Gelareh!
Sept. 4, 2025

Happy International Women's Day from Dave & Gelareh!

Innovation Fuel hosts are taking a moment to reflect on this special day and to wish everyone a happy International Women's Day.!

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Education Through Technology
Sept. 4, 2025

Education Through Technology

In this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Wayne Van Damme, Founder, CEO and President of BlocksEDU Learning Corp, shares his journey and the chances that he took building a company from scratch and against all odds. He furth...

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The Choice of Power
Sept. 4, 2025

The Choice of Power

Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade, knows all about working hard and building a brand. In this episode of Innovation Fuel, Anita talks about the challenges she faced as a woman from a multicultural background. S...

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The World of Connections
Sept. 4, 2025

The World of Connections

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Raghwa Gopal, President and CEO of Innovate BC, discusses his entrepreneurial journey and networking experiences before and after joining Innovate BC. Raghwa further discusses with u...

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The Happier Voice
Sept. 4, 2025

The Happier Voice

In this week's episode of Innovation Fuel Maryam Mobini, co-founder and CEO of transformative technology company to:Resonate shares her focus on mental, emotional and social wellness. Join Dave, Gelareh and Maryam to discuss ...

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Perfect Life
Sept. 4, 2025

Perfect Life

On this week’s episode of Innovation Fuel, Lili Molavi, a Registered Nutritional Counsellor and health food store owner, talks about how growing up on a diet of organic foods contributed to her passion for nature and food as ...

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The Big Boom
Sept. 4, 2025

The Big Boom

Concerned about your electric bill? Join us for this week's Innovation Fuel episode to find out about Solar Alliance, an innovative energy solution for homes and businesses. CEO Myke Clark talks about how he never gave up on ...

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Creating Your Success Story
Sept. 4, 2025

Creating Your Success Story

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we meet Colin Weston, Co-Founder of Startup Vancouver, who says, "You need to create something and get it out there." Colin shares his entrepreneurial journey and connections with St...

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The World of Change
Sept. 4, 2025

The World of Change

In this week’s episode of Inovation Fuel, Dave, Gelareh and Ralph Kison, President of Kison Inc., discuss organizational development, team building, conflict resolution and achieving personal and professional goals. Ralph tal...

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Beginning of Success
Sept. 4, 2025

Beginning of Success

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome back Ralph Kison, a leader in strategy, coaching, leadership and business development. Ralph discusses his consultation process and how he helps clients develop growth and...

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The Leap In Technology
Sept. 4, 2025

The Leap In Technology

On this week's episode of Innovation Fuel, Idan Meir, Co-Founder and CEO of RightHear shares how he started RightHear and how the company uses technology to turn public spaces into accessible environments for people with low ...

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