Biv Today

Curt Sigfstead kicked off 2022 by joining B.C. unicorn Clio as the legaltech firm’s new chief financial officer. He joins BIV Today to discuss his decision to jump on board one of B.C.’s most high-profile tech darlings and the growth potential behind the industry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acclaimed author, futurist and strategist Peter Zeihan, the keynote speaker at the Jan. 27 CFA Society Vancouver virtual event, discusses the important geopolitical and demographic challenges for Canada and the wider world. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still reeling from the economic impacts of the pandemic, extreme weather events continued to rattle B.C. throughout 2021. Economists Ken Peacock and David Williams from the Business Council of B.C. join BIV Today to discuss the current state of the province’s economy and the headwinds it faces going into 2022. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vancouver-based SceneBox has just come out of stealth mode after its 2019 founding. The West Coast company believes it can help businesses reshape engineering in ways not possible only a few years ago. CEO Yaser Khalighi joins BIV to discuss launching a startup in the current climate, the potential behind computer vision and more. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pierre Cleroux, the chief economist of Business Development Bank of Canada, discusses the level of business confidence in the coming year. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of EDI on BIV explores equity, diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship. Melissa Allen, incoming executive director of League of Innovators, discusses empowerment, entrepreneurship and EDI.BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the word “metaverse” only recently reaching the ears of most people for the first time, many are wondering about the potential behind this immersive iteration of online connectivity. Dan Burgar is president of the Vancouver VR/AR Association. He joins BIV Today to discuss how the metaverse is poised to shake up business. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Marilyn Slett, Heiltsuk Nation, speaks to the many important initiatives that the Heiltsuk Nation are leading in regards to economic development and how they are weaving in their traditional values, ways of being, and governance into everything they do as a nation. She is in conversation with Chastity Davis-Alphonse for the three-part series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Judith Sayers, President Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, speaks to the importance of Indigenous knowledge being included in Climate Change and Clean Energy discussions, opportunities, and strategies moving forward. She is in conversation with Chastity Davis-Alphonse for the three-part BIV series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Joe Alphonse, Tribal Chair Tsilhqotin National Government & Chief Tletinqox Government, discusses the landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision that established  land title for his nation and its larger effects, and what it has meant to economic development for Indigenous Peoples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Minister Ravi Kahlon joins BIV Today for a wide-ranging discussion about B.C.’s economy. Tyler Orton hosts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a ceremony Nov. 29, BIV awarded five CEOs of the Year and five CFOs of the Year for their excellence in leadership, with particular leadership in the pandemic. Hear their acceptance speeches and the full program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of our two-part series featuring recipients of the annual BIV CEO of the Year awards, EMBERS CEO Marcia Nozick (Lifetime Achievement) and Tru Earth CEO Brad Liski (Small Company category) share their insights on their influences, where they find their optimism, how they deal with the challenges of the pandemic, and how they take care of themselves as leaders. The podcast is sponsored by the Fasken law firm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sue Paish, CEO of the federal Digital Technology Supercluser; Ryan Beedie, CEO of Beedie, and Dick Vollet, CEO of the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, three recipients of BIV’s CEO of the Year awards, discuss their influences, values and pandemic challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson joins BIV Today to break down Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Consumers are feeling more confident about the economy this year and willing to spend more for the holidays. But are global and local supply chain disruptions throwing sand into the gears of shoppers’ plans? Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine Chew, CFO at Global Relay, and Clarence Lee, CFO at Appnovation, are two recipients of this year’s CFO of the Year awards. In the second part of a two-part series of conversations, they discuss their financial leadership roles within their organizations in the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part one of a two-part series featuring BIV’s CFO of the Year recipients. Barb Harwood of Thunsderbird Entertainment and Tom Webster of First West Credit Union discuss their roles to steward the finances of their operations in the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of EDI on BIV explores inclusive recruitment. Ella Hipolito, senior associate at Boyden, discusses equity-deserving executive searches, inclusive interviews and more. Chantelle Krish, CEO of KidSafe, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With many B.C. communities devastated by this month’s severe flooding and closed highways choking off access throughout the province, the West Coast faces a major economic rebuild ahead. Jeremy Stone, director of Recovery and Relief Services, joins BIV Today to discuss the immediate response to such a disaster and how businesses can rebuild moving forward. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of its playoff game with Sporting Kansas City, Vancouver Whitecaps FC coach Vanni Sartini discusses his approaches to managing, to team culture and values, and even his love of Ted Lasso. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.