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We believe that too often business reporting focuses on the mechanics, on the scorecard, and not enough on the inspiration and true transformative effect of what we do in business. The Creators speaks to that thing in all of us that says, ‘chart a path, create a new way.' A huge thank you to our partners and sponsor at the Innovation Hub at Carleton University - if you want to launch your own great venture visit them at: https://carleton.ca/innovationhub/

  1. 08/03/2022

    The Virtual Classroom Democratising Education Worldwide | Fred Dixon & BigBlueButton

    The Creators is a weekly YouTube series that serves to provide rich, business-oriented conversation with interesting entrepreneurs from all corners of the globe. This week, we spoke with Fred Dixon, an entrepreneur from Ottawa, who currently hails as the CEO of Blindside Networks, which offers premium hosting and support for BigBlueButton, an online and open source virtual classroom which Fred is the Co-Founder and Product Manager of BigBlueButton. In this episode, you'll learn about Fred's genesis as an entrepreneur and how his approach has changed over gaining more experience; Starting Blindside Networks / BigBlueButton over a decade ago; Responding to the demand caused by a global pandemic, and much more! Visit the BigBlueButton project at: https://www.bigbluebutton.org Visit Blindside Networks at: https://www.blindsidenetworks.com Follow BigBlueButton on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BigBlueButton Like BigBlueButton on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigBlueButton #BigBlueButton #onlinelearning #remotelearning #virtualclasses #virtualclassrooms #opensource #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #business #podcast #businesspodcast

    52 min

  2. 07/14/2022

    The Advisor Helping Support The Legacies Of Family Business | Sabrina Fitzgerald & PwC

    Family businesses contribute almost 65% of Canada's GDP and in employment, and the community loves them too, with a report from the Harvard Business School suggesting that 60% of consumers prefer to buy from family businesses. However, running a family business is no easy feat, especially when business problems become intertwined with family values and generational differences. And, just like starting any company, the early odds of success can be daunting. Family businesses, like startups, have failure rates reaching as high as 70%. And even though estimates suggest almost $9 trillion will be passed down to Gen X and millennials within a decade through family businesses, the icky research shows that 70% of families lose their wealth by the second generation and 90% lose it by the third. Meaning that there is a need to ensure a smooth wealth transfer between the leaving generation, and the new generation that will be taking over. National PwC Private Leader Sabrina Fitzgerald is this week's guest, who helps family businesses develop game plans to ensure that legacies can be maintained and built on for years to come. We hope you enjoy. Connect with Sabrina https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinafitzgerald/ FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA BELOW! https://www.instagram.com/thecreatorswithroberthocking/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/80722873 https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-creators-with-robert-hocking

    1 min

  3. 07/05/2022

    A North African Consultant Fuelling North American Tech Startups | Faten Matmati & WeaveLines

    The U.S. is the largest tech market in the world, holding a value of almost 2 trillion dollars. A recent NY Times Article outlined just how fast growth can be accumulated tech startups: they point out that in 2015 there were 80 tech startups valued at a unicorn level - meaning a valuation of $1B or more. In 2022, there were more than 900 unicorns. That’s a lot of rainbows and glitter. When it comes to running a startup and succeeding, it’s a tough road. The numbers speak for themselves: most analysts suggest that up to 60% of businesses will fail in the first 5 years. And what causes this rate of failure? Well, according to CB Insights, it mainly comes down to three things: running out of capital, a lack of market need, or being outworked by a competitor. This week’s guest, Faten Matmati and her team out of North Africa, are working to increase success by helping tech firms put the end-user experience at the heart of everything they do. Working with tech startups in North America, WeaveLines validates ideas to ensure they fit the market, and manifests ideas into impactful, top of the line digital solutions. Check out WeaveLines website: https://www.weavelines.com We hope you enjoy. Please rate, comment and subscribe! FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA BELOW! https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-creators-with-robert-hocking/ https://www.instagram.com/thecreatorswithroberthocking/ https://www.twitter.com/thecreatorswrh

    35 min

  4. 06/17/2022

    The Importance Of Creating A Culture That Accepts Innovation | Dan Holloway & Rogue interrobang

    When we hear the word creativity, we often think of music or an eye-catching piece of artwork. However, creative thinking can also be used as a powerful tool that can help organisations turn challenges into opportunities, all with a switch in perception. According to the World Economic Forum, creativity is related to 9 of the top 10 skills that global executives say is essential in the era we live in. And it will become even more valued as process-oriented tasks become automated. This change will place a greater need for out-of-the-box thinkers that tackle the world’s problems in new ways. Our guest, Dan Holloway, has built a career on creativity. By having tamed the beast, through living and breathing it everyday, authoring books on creativity, consulting businesses on creativity and he even developed a card game to help inspire creativity in people are just some of the things Dan has done. In this interview, Dan will talk about his early relationship to the subject, how studying Puritan Marriage Doctrine would reinvigorate his interest towards creative thinking; the emotional and cultural conditions necessary for companies to embrace creativity, the barriers most organisations face when trying to encourage creative thinking and more. We hope you enjoy. Please rate, comment and subscribe! Connect with Dan: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dan-holloway-79808288

    44 min

  5. 06/08/2022

    A Restaurant Business That Wouldn't Surrender to Covid | Ian O’Meara, Darren Morenstein & Hanley’s

    The business world was rocked hard by the pandemic. We've heard the saying 'necessity is the mother of all invention' once in our lives before, and the last couple of years proved it to be true. For the thousands and thousands of businesses that closed, many were forced to think on their feet to keep roofs over their heads, and food on their plates. This week's two featured guests, Ian O'Meara and Darren Morenstein, Co-Founders of Hanley's Nashville Hot Chicken, are prime examples of how adversity when viewed differently, can present exciting opportunities. When restaurants closed, the boys looked to the Southern US for inspiration on trends that they could capitalize on, not just for themselves, but for other restaurant operators. Seeing the rave over fried chicken, the plan for Hanley's was hatched, and a plan was put forward amongst restaurants with under-utilized kitchen staff to begin creating fried chicken as 'ghost kitchens' where they would only deliver food through popular delivery apps, a quick response to shifting consumer habits. In this interview, Ian and Darren paint the bleak picture of life as a restaurant owner during a pandemic, Hanley's origin story, how mixing business and friendship has been a strength and not a weakness, and much more. We hope you enjoy. Please rate, comment and subscribe! Connect with Ian on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ian-o-meara-943396214 Connect with Darren on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/darren-morenstein-68234577

    29 min

  6. 06/02/2022

    A Brave Retailer Who Launched During Retail's Worst Point Ever | Harry Cunningham & GoodMRKT

    Join us for an interview with Harry Cunningham, Co-Founder of GoodMRKT, a New York based retail boutique that rallies together purpose-driven brands that help consumers, through the act of buying, make a positive difference in the world. In this interview, Harry will discuss the influence his grandfather who ran his own chain of dry goods stores would have on him and his love for retail; how the idea of Good Market came about; what caused him to launch during one of the worst times for retail, in one of the most hyper-competitive markets in the world: New York city, and much more. Connect with Harry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-cunningham-7a09ba We hope you enjoy. Please rate, comment and subscribe! #retail #sustainability #climatechange #businessideas #startup #covid19 #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businesstips #business #podcast

    36 min

  7. 05/25/2022

    An Entrepreneur Helping Companies In The Fight For Inclusion | TJ Jones & Full Picture Management

    Join us for an interview with TJ Jones, Founding consultant of Full Picture Management, a business working to provide employees, customers and service-users belonging to the LGBTQ+ community an equal footing. In this interview, TJ will talk about the distressing experience of growing up and discovering his true identity, and why he wouldn’t change anything as it led him towards a business that’s allowing him to open eyes, change opinions, and help businesses be better versions of themselves. TJ’s story is one of curiosity, despair, and enlightenment that would eventually lead to the development of a business that aims to help move companies forward towards greater empathy, acceptance, and kindness. Connect with TJ on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/tj-jones-2slgbtqedi We hope you enjoy. Please rate, comment and consider subscribing to us on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCreatorswithRobertHocking #pride #2slgbtq #lgbtq #trans #transrights #gayrights #equality #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #business #podcast

    51 min

  8. 05/25/2022

    Creating Success Through Sound: The Business Of Music Curation | Dan Lywood & Playlister

    Join us for an interview with Dan Lywood, a music lover turned DJ turned entrepreneur who is now in the business of curating sound for companies. While music curation isn’t new, it’s exploded in popularity and sophistication in the last 20 years as streaming programs have expanded our ability to engage and sample music. Dan and his team help build the audio profiles of luxurious brands. Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-lywood-84585413/ We hope you enjoy. Please rate, comment and subscribe! #Music #Audio #Sound #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Podcast

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We believe that too often business reporting focuses on the mechanics, on the scorecard, and not enough on the inspiration and true transformative effect of what we do in business. The Creators speaks to that thing in all of us that says, ‘chart a path, create a new way.' A huge thank you to our partners and sponsor at the Innovation Hub at Carleton University - if you want to launch your own great venture visit them at: https://carleton.ca/innovationhub/

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