The Unlikely Innovators

Mike Commito
The Unlikely Innovators

Innovation can emerge from the most unlikely places. Each week, Mike Commito and Steve Gravel, two unlikely innovators in their own right, will highlight stories of unlikely innovation in post-secondary education and the private sector. Drawing from their experiences in the college applied research world, they will showcase the bright ideas happening in colleges and communities across Canada. Mike Commito is the Director of Applied Research at Cambrian College and Steve Gravel is the Manager of the Centre for Smart Mining, Cambrian's Technology Access Centre.

  1. 10 DÉC.

    Rob Fraser on building Canada's biggest sock company

    Christmas is coming early! We have a bonus episode of The Unlikely Innovators featuring Rob Fraser, fround and CEO of Outway and Custom Lab. Rob talked to Mike and Steve about going from being a five-time member of the Canadian National Cycling Team to starting a sock company in college. He talked about how he has innovated the sock experience, scaled his business, and some of the things he has learned along the way on his entrepreneurial journey.

    49 min

  2. 26 NOV.

    Ken Doyle on Canada's Technology Access Centres

    On this month’s episode, Mike and Steve sat down with Ken Doyle, Executive Director of Tech-Access Canada, in front of a live audience at this year’s TAC Innovate Forum in Montreal. Ken talked about how the Tech-Access Canada network originated and evolved, the importance of TACs to their communities, some of the things we would like change about the NSERC TAC program, and where he sees the network going. Ken also shared some fun insights about what he wanted to be when he grew up and his quest for the perfect pair of Dad shoes.

    54 min

  3. 5 NOV.

    Randi Ray on pursuing minobiimadziwin

    On this month’s episode, Mike and Steve sat down with Randi Ray, founder of Miikana Consulting and Noojimo Health, Canada’s first Indigenous virtual mental health clinic. Randi talked about her how passion to improve overall minobiimadziwin (the good life) for First Nations people, the ongoing project of reconciliation in Canada, how we can be more meaningful allies to Indigenous peoples, and how she stays scheduled instead of busy.

    57 min

  4. 2 OCT.

    Pari Johnston on telling the Canadian college story

    The Unlikely Innovators are back for a new season! To kick things off, Mike and Steve welcomed Pari Johnston, President and CEO of College and Institutes Canada. Pari talked about her first year at helm of CICan, some highlights from her tours of campuses across the country, the importance of college applied research, and the outlook for the Canadian college system. She also shared a little about her love of camping and the Canadian wilderness.

    41 min

  5. 25 JUIN

    Jon Montgomery on an amazing journey

    For the final episode of the season, Mike and Steve chatted with Jon Montgomery, Olympic gold medalist and host of The Amazing Race Canada. Jon talked about how he get into skeleton racing, the feeling of winning Olympic gold on home soil, his journey to becoming a TV host, and his latest tech venture.

    50 min

  6. 15 JUIN

    Celebrating International Day of Women in Mining

    On this special episode of the Unlikely Innovators, Mike and Steve celebrate International Day of Women in Mining by chatting with some of the inspiring women at the Integrated Remote Operating Centre (IROC) at Vale Base Metals. They each talked about how they got into mining, why they stay, and offered advice to women considering a career in the industry.

    35 min

  7. 11 JUIN

    Andrew Murray on revitalizing Canada’s hydro dams

    On this bonus episode of the Unlikely Innovators, Mike and Steve chatted with Andrew Murray, founder and CEO of Aslan Renewables. Andrew talked about going from a background in neuroscience to leading a renewable energy startup, the science behind revitalizing Canada’s historic hydro sites with new technology, and what Aslan has in common with King Charles.

    28 min

  8. 4 JUIN

    Dallas West on innovating scorekeeping

    On this bonus episode, Mike and Steve caught up with Dallas West, creator of Blitz Sports, an app that makes scorekeeping easier at the rink. Dallas talked about the process of developing an idea into a product and what the response has been so far. He also shared how the app is applicable to other sports like soccer and basketball and what the future holds for Blitz Sports.

    23 min
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À propos

Innovation can emerge from the most unlikely places. Each week, Mike Commito and Steve Gravel, two unlikely innovators in their own right, will highlight stories of unlikely innovation in post-secondary education and the private sector. Drawing from their experiences in the college applied research world, they will showcase the bright ideas happening in colleges and communities across Canada. Mike Commito is the Director of Applied Research at Cambrian College and Steve Gravel is the Manager of the Centre for Smart Mining, Cambrian's Technology Access Centre.

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  • Créateur
    Mike Commito
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    120
  • Classement
    Tout public
  • Copyright
    © Mike Commito
  • Site Web de l’émission
    The Unlikely Innovators

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