Innovation Fuel is a podcast produced by University Canada West (UCW) that explores the latest trends and ideas in innovation and entrepreneurship. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Gelareh Farhadian and Dave Keighron, and it is designed to provide listeners with valuable insights and inspiration to help them turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures.
The podcast features interviews with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who share their experiences and knowledge on a wide range of topics related to innovation and entrepreneurship. These topics include startup development, product design, marketing, fundraising, and more.
One of the main goals of the Innovation Fuel podcast is to provide listeners, especially MBA students and graduates with practical advice and actionable insights that they can use to drive innovation in their own businesses or careers. The podcast is also designed to be a valuable resource for students, faculty, and staff at UCW, as well as for entrepreneurs and business leaders in the community.
In addition to the podcast, UCW also offers a range of programs and resources to support innovation and entrepreneurship on campus. These include mentorship opportunities, networking events, and access to funding and other resources.
Some of the highlights of the podcast include interviews with successful entrepreneurs like Neil Murray of Workday, who shares his experience as a founder of a billion-dollar software company, and Annette Verschuren, CEO of NRStor, who talks about her journey to become one of Canada’s most successful business leaders.
Overall, Innovation Fuel is a valuable resource for anyone interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or business leader, the podcast offers valuable insights and inspiration to help you turn your innovative ideas into successful ventures.
With the help of UCW’s Innovation Fuel, you can stay up-to-date on the latest trends in innovation and entrepreneurship and gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today’s fast-paced business environment. Listeners can tune in to the podcast on major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcast.
Innovation Fuel podcasts are currently available on Apple Podcasts, Listen Notes, Spotify, Amazon, and Pod Bay.
List of previous Innovation Fuel episodes:
Innovation Fuel Podcast 2023
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 31 – January 17, 2023: Do you follow your heart or use your head in business?
Innovation Fuel Podcast 2022
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 30 – December 13 , 2022: How do you prepare for business chaos?
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 29 – November 29, 2022: Breaking Down The Door For International Students
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 28 – November 15, 2022: How Do You Know You Have A Sellable Product?
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 27 – October 25, 2022: What Skills Are You Missing As An Entrepreneur
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 26 – October 11, 2022: Augmented Reality Transforming Business
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 25 – September 26, 2022: How Is Augmented Reality Used In Tourism?
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 24 – September 20, 2022: Creating A Diverse And Inclusive Virtual Community
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 23 – September 2, 2022: Discovering The Truth About Digital Transformation
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 22 – August 17, 2022: From Journalism to Community
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 21 – July 12, 2022: Turning Rebates Into A Lifestyle Business
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 20 – June 27, 2022: Mining And Protecting That Data Gold
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 19 – June 21, 2022: Balancing Supply And Demand through AI
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 18 – May 26, 2022: Breaking Down Diversity Barriers
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 17 – May 2, 2022: Disrupting The Vending Machine Culture
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 16 – April 26, 2022: Solving The Talent Gap
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 15 – April 20, 2022: Breaking The Internship Mould
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 14 – April 12, 2022: Networking Essentials in Vancouver
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 13 – April 5, 2022: Finding The Right Coach
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 12 – March 29, 2022: Indigenous Entrepreneur Challenges, Part 3
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 11 – March 22, 2022: The Exit Strategy
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 10 – March 15, 2022: Scale-Up Roadblocks in Canada
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 9- March 9, 2022: Overcoming Life’s Hardships
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 8 – March 1, 2022: Vancouver-Based Startup Challenges
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 7 – February 22, 2022: Indigenous Entrepreneur Challenges Part 2
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 6 – February 15, 2022: Entrepreneurship Hurdles
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 5 – February 8, 2022: Challenges of an Indigenous Entrepreneur
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 4 – February 1, 2022: Data and its Role in Marketing
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 3 – January 25, 2022: The Path of An Entrepreneur
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 2 – January 18, 2022: A Walk Down an Academic Path
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 1 – January 11, 2022: Coping with Change
Innovation Fuel Podcast 2021
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 54 – November 30, 2021: The Genius Behind Future Smiles
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 53- November 23, 2021: Defining Your Happiness
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 52 – November 16, 2021: Discovering Data Intelligence
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 51 – November 9, 2021: Preparing For The Transitional Win
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 50 – October 12, 2021: The Entrepreneurial Experiment
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 49 – October 5, 2021: The Ultimate Gaming Experience
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 48 – September 28, 2021: Building The Community Garden
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 47 – September 21, 2021: The Reality Check
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 46 – September 28, 2021: Building The Community Garden
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 45 – September 7, 2021: The First Step
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 44 – August 31, 2021: Following The Finance Trail
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 43 – August 24, 2021: A Look Into The Future
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 42 – August 17, 2021: Reaping The Rewards
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 41 – August 10, 2021: The Gifted House
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 40 – August 3, 2021: The Magical Experience
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 39 – July 27, 2021: Top Secret
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 38 – July 20, 2021: Learning Curves
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 37 – July 13, 2021: The Venture Journey
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 36 – July 6, 2021: Global Connections
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 35 – June 29, 2021: The Wake-Up Call
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 34 – June 22, 2021: The Big Push
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 33 – June 15, 2021: The Startup Therapist
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 32 – June 8, 2021: One Idea, Many Solutions
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 31 – June 1, 2021: An Honest Legacy
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 30 – May 25, 2021: The Startup Of You
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 29 – May 18, 2021: The Leap In Technology
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 28 – May 11, 2021: Beginning of Success
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 27 – May 4, 2021: The World of Change
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 26 – April 27, 2021: Creating Your Success Story
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 25 – April 20, 2021: The Big Boom
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 24 – April 13, 2021: The Happier Voice
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 23 – April 6, 2021: Perfect Life
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 22 – March 30, 2021: Education Through Technology
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 21 – March 23, 2021: The World of Connections
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 20 – March 16, 2021: The Choice of Power
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 19 – March 9, 2021: Every Brick Counts
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 18 – March 2, 2021: Big Technology
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 17 – February 21, 2021: The Experiential Path
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 16 – February 16, 2021: The Coin Toss
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 15 – February 9, 2021: The Key to Building an Influential Brand
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 14 – February 2, 2021: Unraveling Success
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 13 – january 26, 2021: The Liquor Business
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 12 – January 19: Road to a Successful Venture
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 11 – january 12, 2021: Investing in the Future
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 10 – December 22, 2020: From Pharmacy to Doors
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 9 – December 14, 2020: Learning with Riipen
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 8 – December 8, 2020: Failing to Fail
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 7 – November 24 2020: A Pet Friendly Culture
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 6 – November 10, 2020: A New Perspective on Gender-based Expectations
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 5 – October 27, 2020: Female Leadership Challenges
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 4 – October 13, 2020: From Student to Founder
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 3 – September 29, 2020: Pioneering in Technology
- Innovation Fuel – Episode 2 – September 15, 2020: The International Founder Experience
- Innovation Fuel – Episode1 – September 1, 2020: The Science Behind Personalisation
To get more information about the Innovation Fuel podcast, please visit the UCW Innovation Fuel page.