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While the world grappled with COVID-19, with industry slowdown, business closing, and governments struggling to bring services online, the Atlantic Canada Start-up ecosystem was on fire in 2020. Reports are out that start-up companies in this region created more jobs, made more money, and grew in number more than any other year in history. Considered the expert in tracking Atlantic Canada start-up success, our guest today is Peter Moreira, a globally successful journalist who turned his attention to this sector and has made it his mission to celebrate every success story. His annual report – Atlantic Canada Start-up Data Report (https://entrevestor.com/) is a must read for everyone interested in this sector.

Leadership styles have been studied for a long time. Innovation is not new, but it's certainly on a very fast trajectory. Today's episode is all about innovation leadership. We are delighted to welcome two very special guests today who are considered to be world leaders in sparking, cultivating and demonstrating innovative leadership. You will hear from Dr. Susan Murray, who is drawing from her academic research and organizational work with individuals groups and teams as they strive towards accelerated excellence in their business lives. You will also hear from Dr. Waqaas Al-Siddiq. A serial entrepreneur whose specialization in digital analog embedded and micro electronic products has allowed him to take his company public just a few weeks ago.

Culture has been defined as an umbrella term, which encompasses the social behaviour and norms found in human societies. It includes the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs and capabilities of individuals in those societies. So how then is culture creative and celebrated in great companies? Today, I am delighted to have with me Peter Conlon, celebrated CEO, board member, global leader, tech entrepreneur, and community volunteer. Peter and I will discuss with us the importance of getting the cultural aspect of your organization right.

Some great ideas fail. Others soar beyond imagination. But what is the winning formula? Why do some succeed while others do not? Host Dennis Young is the Founder and Managing Director of Barrington Edge.  He helps companies solve their most challenging business issues: rapid growth, disruption and mentorship. In this podcast, you will meet incredible business visionaries who have been there and done it. You will learn some of the key steps and strategies that have launched truly successful companies.