Buzz Worthy

What if the right path to real leadership is Failure → Resilience → Leadership? Because leadership is about endless learning. In this episode, I sit down with Jen Lussier, CEO of Platform Calgary, to explore the side of innovation we rarely talk about: the reality that 98% of innovation fails—and how being part of that 98% shaped Jen into the leader she is today. With more than 30 years as an entrepreneur and community builder, Jen knows what it feels like when a company doesn’t make it. Her experience at Calgary tech startup AnyQuip wasn’t just a chapter—it was a turning point. In the throws of redefining herself after the failure of her company, Jen did something most people never do: she picked herself up, learned from the loss, and leaned into helping others navigate the same journey. That decision changed everything. Today, Jen leads Platform Calgary, the front door to Calgary’s innovation ecosystem—connecting entrepreneurs with capital, talent, mentorship, and a community built to help founders start, commercialize, and scale faster. With more than 180 partners and recognition from CBRE as North America’s fastest‑growing city for tech talent, Platform Calgary is proving that innovation thrives when people have the support they need to try again. This conversation is about resilience, reinvention, and the courage it takes to build something bigger than yourself. Jen shares why failure isn’t a dead end—it’s data, direction, and often the beginning of the most meaningful leadership. Because innovation doesn’t just belong to the 2% who succeed. It belongs to the ones who rise, rebuild, and keep going. ⭐ Follow them: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/platformcalgary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/platformcalgary/ X: https://x.com/PlatformCalgary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calgarytechnologies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaAgieGZy03LkctWK4DUo7w Website: https://www.platformcalgary.com/ ⭐ Join the Buzz: Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about? Visit us on our website and suggest a guest https://buzzworthypod.ca/ Stay up to date with what we're doing: Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Watch our TV SHOW! It’s the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month! Watch Live: https://cable14.com/buzzworthy #podcast #entrepreneurship #innovation #techleaders #resilience #failure #leadership

What if changing your life had less to do with motivation—and more to do with learning how to take the next small step? In this episode, I sit down with Isabelle Hill, Co-Founder of Healthy Habits Coaches, to explore why sustainable change is so much harder—and so much more human—than we think. What began as a desire to better support one client through an unexpected health transition evolved into a bigger question: How do we actually help people change when life changes faster than they expect? Grounded in decades of behavioural science and coaching research, Isabelle shares why progress isn’t built through pressure, intensity, or perfection—it’s built through understanding people, reframing setbacks, and creating momentum through small consistent actions. But this conversation goes beyond health. We talk about outgrowing old dreams, allowing yourself to evolve, and how sometimes the greatest transformation isn’t becoming someone new—it’s becoming more aligned with who you’re becoming. Because change rarely happens overnight. But enough small steps can change everything. Follow them: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthy-habits-coaches/ Instagram: @HealthyHabitsCoaches Website: www.healthyhabitscoaches.com Join the Buzz: Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about? Visit us on our website and suggest a guest https://buzzworthypod.ca/ Stay up to date with what we're doing: Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Watch our TV SHOW! Its the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month! Watch Live: https://cable14.com/buzzworthy #podcast #entrepreneurship #healthyhabits #healthprofessionals #coaches #Reframing

Can Canada compete globally without changing how we support and reward entrepreneurs? In this episode, we sit down with Megan Tuck and Alban Jerome from York Angel Investors to explore their platform designed to accelerate entrepreneurship by creating faster, more meaningful connections across the ecosystem—opening doors for everyone from side-hustle founders to companies with 100x growth ambitions. This conversation goes beyond fundraising. We unpack what Canada’s innovation ecosystem gets right, where friction still exists, and why access to opportunity often matters just as much as access to money. From building stronger founder–investor relationships to using technology to create faster, more meaningful connections, Megan and Alban share what they believe the next era of entrepreneurship in Canada could look like. At the heart of it all is a bigger question: How do we create an environment where ambitious founders don’t just start here—but choose to stay and build here? Because thriving companies rarely happen in isolation. They happen in ecosystems built to help them grow. Follow them: Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/york-angel-investors Megan Tuck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megantuckk/?skipRedirect=true Alban Jerome: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albanjerome/ Website: York Angel Investors – Data-Driven Capital, Built to Scale. Join the Buzz: Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about? Visit us on our website and suggest a guest https://buzzworthypod.ca/ Stay up to date with what we're doing: Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Watch our TV SHOW! Its the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month! Watch Live: https://cable14.com/buzzworthy #podcast #entrepreneurship #innovationeconomy #innovation #canada

Have you been looking for something? An answer, an exit, a new direction? This weeks guest always has an eye on what's next. For Samuel Ayo Oyedemi, innovation isn’t about creating more technology—it’s about creating better experiences for people. As Co-Founder of SKAAP, Samuel is helping reshape the future of retail through AI-powered food intelligence and frictionless shopping experiences that give consumers more transparency while helping retailers stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. But this conversation goes far beyond grocery stores and mobile checkout. We talk about building in ecosystems that reward innovation, why sometimes opportunities require looking beyond your own backyard, and the challenge of balancing ambition with values. Samuel shares reflections on leadership, respect, faith, and the importance of creating boundaries that allow businesses—and people—to grow sustainably. At its core, this episode asks a bigger question: What happens when we stop building for technology’s sake… and start building for people? Because the best innovation doesn’t replace humanity. It helps us make better choices. Follow them: Instagram: @useskaap @heis_samuelayo Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/useskaap/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelayooyedemi?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Join the Buzz: Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about? Visit us on our website and suggest a guest https://buzzworthypod.ca/ Stay up to date with what we're doing: Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Watch our TV SHOW! Its the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month! Watch Live: https://cable14.com/buzzworthy #podcast #entrepreneurship #nutritionalfacts #mobilecheckout

Is the education system failing students? For Ritu Jhaveri, education has never been about memorizing answers—it's about preparing young people for the real world. After building a successful career in education across multiple countries, Ritu made the difficult decision to leave behind the security of a steady paycheck, immigrate to Canada, and build something entirely new. Today, through Deschool, she's helping bridge the gap between what students learn in school and the skills they'll need to thrive in life. In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the changing landscape of education, the growing tension between technology and engagement, and why countries like Sweden are reintroducing textbooks into classrooms after years of digital-first learning. But this episode goes beyond education. It's about values. The principles that guide us when no one is watching. The courage to build with integrity. And the belief that whether you're raising a company, a classroom, or a family, strong foundations matter. Because the future isn't built by what we know. It's built by what we're willing to learn and do! Follow them: X: https://x.com/deschool_online Instagram: @deschoolonline Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deschoolonline/ Website: https://deschool.ca/ Join the Buzz: Know an entrepreneur we should be making a buzz about? Visit us on our website and suggest a guest https://buzzworthypod.ca/ Stay up to date with what we're doing: Instagram: @buzzworthy_pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-worthy-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Watch our TV SHOW! Its the show and tell of innovation and products created locally! New episodes drop every month! Watch Live: https://cable14.com/buzzworthy #podcast #entrepreneurship #engagement #skillsgap #education