INNOVATION STRATEGY

Driving Growth in Canadian SMB

Innovation with Natasha Walji, Managing Director at Google Canada - With a mission to help small and medium businesses grow, reach new customers, and build out their online presence, Natasha Walji is the Managing Director at Google Canada. Having been raised by two...

People-Centric Innovation

Jeff Mocha, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, OEC x Keynote - Believing that the best innovation comes from collaboration across all levels of an organization, Jeff Mocha empowers his team to work together as a tight-knit community. Jeff is the Chief...

Making Magic Happen

Normand Latourelle, Creator of Illumi & Cavalia, Founder, Cirque du Soleil - Believing that pure creation tells its own organic story, Normand Latourelle is one of the founders of Cirque du Soleil and the creator of Cavalia, the world’s first artistic horse-themed show...

Committing to Sustainability

An Interview With Allbirds CEO and Co-Founder Tim Brown - Understanding that sustainability in the footwear industry is a long-term commitment and an ever-changing process, Tim Brown is the CEO and co-founder of Allbirds. The San Francisco-based brand’...

Starting With the Consumer

An Interview with Bob Arnold, CEO of Q Mixers - After holding leadership roles at four industry-leading, multi-national food and beverage companies Bob Arnold became the CEO of Q Mixers in June of this year. Since joining Q Mixers, Bob has been...

Delivering Multisensory Flavor

An Interview with Jason Shiver, CEO of Waterloo Sparkling Water - With past experience as the President of North America for Amplify Snack Brands, and as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Glutino USA, Jason Shiver brought his vast expertise to...

Adding to Culture

Angel Bellon, Sr. Director, Insights & Cultural Intelligence, Paramount - Believing that innovation is not only defined by something new, but rather by something that is disruptive and additive to culture, Angel Bellon is the Senior Director, Insights & Cultural...

On the Edge of Revolution

Renee Erridge, Founder and Chief Architect, Plumgig - Transforming the classic webinar and workshop model into an interactive “laboratory,” PlumGig helps companies tackle business challenges surrounding team development, culture,...

Helping Small Businesses Innovate

An Interview with Faye Pang, Country Manager Canada, Xero - Passionate about creating diverse and inclusive working environments, Faye Pang is an experienced leader and the Canadian Country Manager for Xero. In addition to helping small businesses succeed...

Nostalgia's Cultural Impact

Tammy Butterworth, Front End Innovation Lead at PepsiCo - With a business model that encompasses all aspects of the food and beverage market, PepsiCo is an industry-leading company that understands nostalgia’s cultural impact. For Tammy Butterworth,...

Transparency in the Beauty Industry

An Interview with Mira Peterson, Co-Founder and CMO of JUNOCO - Based in California, JUNOCO is a beauty brand specializing in clean skincare and cruelty-free makeup. The company’s goal is to create “inspiring and accessible products that bring out one&...

Flavor as an Experience

Lydia Poole, Director of Consumer & Market Insight at McCormick - A leader in seasonings, spices and flavor development, McCormick helps consumers take culinary experiences to new heights. Specializing in innovation and consumer insights, Lydia Poole is the...

Moving at the Speed of Science

Anna Maria Marra, Sr. Director, Global Biopharma Operations, Pfizer - Known for its “relentless pursuit of scientific breakthroughs and revolutionary medicines that will create a healthier world for everyone,” Pfizer is one of the world’s leading...

Creating Mindful Streetwear

An Interview with TAIKAN Founder and Brand Manager Garret Louie - With a passion for art, entertainment and culture, TAIKAN founder and brand manager Garret Louie aims to make high quality streetwear more accessible. TAIKAN consists of versatile basics and...

The Importance of Authenticity

Nigel Hughes, SVP Global Innovation and R&D, Kellogg Company - Believing that food is a “celebration, a language, and even a personal ethos,” Nigel Hughes is the SVP of Global Innovation and R&D at Kellogg Company. Nigel is passionate about...

Organic Team Crowdsourcing

An Interview with Luke Thomas, Sr. Tech Evangelist, HP - As a Sr. Tech Evangelist at HP, Luke Thomas understands the crucial role consumers play in innovation. In addition to listening to ever-changing consumer needs, Luke relies on another important...

Cross-Functional Innovation

David Dombrowski, IDSA, DMI Director, Head of rdpkOPINN at Haleon - Haleon - Led by its purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity, Haleon is a world-class portfolio of category-leading global Consumer Healthcare brands, including Sensodyne, Chapstick,...

Elevating At-Home Culinary

An Interview With Mike Florea, Chef/Culinary Innovation Manager, Kroger - Starting with the innovation team at Kroger, specifically for private label about three years ago, Mike Florea is a Chef/Culinary Innovation Manager at the company. Mike’s focus is on culinary...

Co-Creating With Consumers

An Interview with Jamie Wideman, VP of Innovation at Molson Coors - Passionate about understanding her consumers and their unique nuances, Jamie Wideman is the VP, Innovation at Molson Coors. In addition to leading a diverse team at Molson Coors, Jamie shares how...

The Kitchen of the Future

An Interview with John Adler, VP of Culinary at Blue Apron - With an impressive resume that includes “time in the kitchens at Per Se and Blue Hill Stone barns,” and “8 years at Franny’s, a beloved Italian restaurant in Brooklyn, where he...