In this final episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by COO of Long View Systems and catalyst to beginning Collisions YYC, Kevin Crowe, to explore the evolution of Western Canadian business, the growing importance of tech sovereignty, and the role of thoughtful leadership in today’s complex world. From the changing face of Alberta’s economy to the human side of innovation, this episode is both a celebration and a reflection—marking the end of a podcast chapter that’s elevated hundreds of voices across the region.

In this episode:

• The economic evolution of Alberta and the digital sovereignty movement
• Why Long View’s values are inseparable from its success
• Leadership lessons from nearly three decades in business
• The responsibilities that come with influence and privilege
• Reflections on the origin and impact of Collisions YYC

This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

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Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Kevin Crowe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-crowe-2a709432

Long View Systems’ Website: https://www.longviewsystems.com

Long View Systems’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/longviewsystems

Long View Systems’ Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/longviewsystems

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In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by Hugo Lafontaine, Vice President of Schneider Electric, to unpack the human side of digital transformation in Canada’s infrastructure and energy sectors. From automation to AI, Hugo offers a refreshing take on why technology alone isn’t enough to drive progress—and why Canada needs to rethink its approach to risk, mentorship, and innovation culture.

In this episode:

• The three pillars of successful digital transformation: tech, adoption, and implementation
• Why Canada’s conservative business culture is slowing innovation
• How Schneider Electric is investing in Calgary’s energy and tech ecosystem
• The rise of smart buildings and what’s stalling their mainstream adoption
• The promise and pitfalls of AI in operations and training
• The importance of simplifying tech to make it more human

Top 3 Wisdom Bombs

"By doing all that at the same time—making sure you grow, making sure you’re profitable, and being sustainable—they’re not mutually exclusive, they actually can work quite well together.” - Hugo Lafontaine

“The main reason [the US is accelerating] is the massive investment that countries, sectors, and so on are doing with technology.” - Hugo Lafontaine

“Technology is not going to come and fix your process.” - Hugo Lafontaine

This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc

Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

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Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Hugo Lafontaine’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugolafontaine

Schneider Electric’s Website: https://www.se.com/ca/en/

Schneider Electric’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/schneider-electric

Schneider Electric’s Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/SchneiderElectric

Schneider Electric’s Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/schneiderelectric

Schneider Electric’s X: https://www.x.com/SchneiderElecCA

Schneider Electric’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SchneiderElectric

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In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by Katrina German, Founder and CEO of Ethical Digital, to explore how we can build technology that respects people. From AI governance to inclusive design, Katrina shares the mission behind her company’s work: making digital tools that are not only effective, but truly ethical. They explore into how organizations can implement AI and data systems responsibly, how diverse teams lead to better tech, and why we’re at a critical crossroads in digital evolution. Katrina offers practical strategies, personal stories, and big-picture thinking about what it means to create tech with humanity at its core.

In this episode:

• Why AI and digital ethics matter more than ever
• The role of diverse lived experience in ethical innovation
• How AI can be weaponized—and how to prevent it
• Tech solutions that prioritize inclusion, consent, and transparency
• How to move from compliance-driven to values-driven systems

Top 3 Wisdom Bombs

"Technology is influencing every single industry. It is creating the future as we speak.” - Katrina German

“If we want to see changes in the Internet, we need to make sure that corporations and businesses are educated in terms of what some of these impacts are of where they're putting their money.” - Katrina German

“ The biggest skill you need right now is resilience.” - Katrina German

This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc

Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

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Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Katrina German’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinagerman

Katrina German’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinavision

Ethical Digital’s Website: https://www.ethicaldigital.ca

Ethical Digital’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethicaldigitalca

Ethical Digital’s Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/ethical_digital

Ethical Digital’s Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/EthicalDigitalCA

Ethical Digital’s X: https://www.x.com/Ethical_Digital

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In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by Bri Falls, Co-Founder and CEO of Leeg Group, a Calgary-based consultancy challenging conventional HR and people operations. Bri shares her perspective on how organizations can build better human systems by addressing the root causes of dysfunction, not just the symptoms. From shifting HR from transactional to strategic, to navigating co-leadership and founder vulnerability, Bri offers sharp, honest insight into what it takes to lead a truly people-first organization. This episode is a must-listen for leaders, founders, and HR professionals looking to build work cultures rooted in trust, transparency, and long-term thinking.

In this episode:

• Why HR is often reactive—and how to make it strategic
• The power of co-leadership and founder-level trust
• How to use systems thinking to solve human problems
• Why “future of work” is a moving target with no silver bullet
• What real culture transformation looks like inside companies

Top 3 Wisdom Bombs

"The cage does not exist. You are making a cage around yourself and all you have to do is open the door and walk through it.” - Bri Falls

“We all feel scared for some reason or another. The most powerful thing is momentum. And just keep swimming.” - Bri Falls

“Bravery isn’t the absence of feeling fear. It’s just the fact that you keep walking through it when you’re uncomfortable.” - Bri Falls

This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc

Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

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If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada.

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Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Bri Falls’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bri-falls-21718498/

Bri Falls’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianamfalls

Leeg Group’s Website: https://www.leegworks.com

Leeg Group’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeg-group/

Leeg Group’s Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/leeg.works

Leeg Group’s Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/leeg.works

Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by Derek Crager, Founder of Practical AI, the mind behind Practical AI and creator of Pocket Mentor, an AI-powered voice companion that delivers scalable, personalized coaching for real-world leadership challenges. Drawing from his deep experience in the tech space, including his time at Amazon, Derek shares how simplicity, empathy, and human-centred design inform his approach to AI development. The conversation explores how Pocket Mentor bridges the gap between formal training and everyday problem-solving, offering just-in-time guidance in moments that matter from onboarding and performance feedback to high-stakes leadership decisions. Derek also discusses the ethical responsibilities of building AI tools, especially those that influence how people lead, manage, and grow in their roles. If you're curious about how AI can enhance human capability in the workplace, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode:

• How Pocket Mentor turns everyday work into scalable, accessible training
• Why the AI panic (job losses, sentience fears) needs a serious reality check
• What Amazon taught Derek about simplicity and user experience
• Why neurodiversity and AI might be the perfect match
• How storytelling and voice interfaces are shaping the next era of learning

Top 3 Wisdom Bombs

"We use AI not to think for the person, but to think with the person, just like a true mentor would.” - Derek Crager

“The best interface a human has is another human. And that can be a true human or it could be AI with the voice of a human acting as a proxy.” - Derek Crager

“AI is a tool and we can use it, you know, for humanity or against humanity...we are at a dividing point right now. We are at a fork in the road.” - Derek Crager

This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc

Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

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Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Derek Crager’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership

Practical AI’s Website: https://www.practicalai.app

Practical AI’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/practical-ai-for-business

Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by Paul Moore, longtime Calgary executive and author of Hitchhiking Through Management: Moore’s 10 Laws for Successful Leadership. Together, they explore the often-overlooked realities of stepping into management roles, from the emotional toll to the strategic responsibility of leading teams.

In this episode:

• Why trust is the foundation of any leadership model
• The difference between positional power and earned influence
• What to do when you inherit underperformers
• Navigating the awkward first months as a new manager
• Why authenticity and hard conversations matter more than charisma
• The value of mentorship and self-awareness in leadership development

This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc

Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.

If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada.

We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.

Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Paul Moore’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmoore100

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In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler Chisholm welcomes Andrew Bullied, Co-Founder and Sales Director of Annex Ale Project, for an inside look at how one of Calgary’s most creative breweries became a beverage company to watch. While known for their beer, it’s their soda line—playful, nostalgic, and totally unique—that’s stealing the spotlight. Andrew explores how Annex’s non-alcoholic sodas went from taproom curiosity to a core business line, appealing to everyone from sober adults to soda-loving kids. They talk brand flexibility, beverage innovation, local sourcing, and how embracing fun can be a serious strategy. If you're interested in entrepreneurship, product expansion, or the future of craft beverage, this episode fizzes with insight.

In this episode:

• How Annex Ale Project has evolved its brand without becoming too precious about it
• The challenges and rewards of crafting non-alcoholic beer that actually tastes good
• Why today’s consumers crave novelty, creativity, and “weird” in their beer
• Balancing local identity with broader market ambitions
• Thoughts on taproom culture, pricing pressures, and pandemic pivots
• What it means to stay independent and inventive in a competitive craft beer landscape

Top 3 Wisdom Bombs

“The beer consumer that wants new and exciting bold flavours and they want to be challenged with the things.” - Andrew Bullied

“One thing that we've really focused on over the last years is not being too precious about a brand.” - Andrew Bullied

“The giant breweries like Asahi and Heineken and Guinness, they're driving the non-alcoholic beer market and they've invested in technology to make sure it actually tastes pretty good.” - Andrew Bullied

This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc

Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

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If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada.

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Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Andrew Bullied’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-bullied-031b33262

Annex Ale Project’s Website: https://www.annexales.com

Annex Ale Project’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/annex-ale-project/

Annex Ale Project’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annexales

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In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler chats with Elaine Wilson, CEO of CUPS Calgary AB, for a timely conversation on Red Express—a holiday initiative that brings joy, dignity, and relief to Calgary families facing real economic hardship. Red Express is more than a gift program, it’s an extension of CUPS' broader mission: to walk alongside Calgarians navigating trauma, poverty, and health challenges, and to provide long-term, integrated care that helps families build brighter futures. Elaine brings grounded insight into what’s happening on Calgary’s frontlines—from food insecurity to housing gaps—and shares how partnerships like Red Express reflect what’s possible when community steps up.

If you would like to support Red Express, please visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/fundraising/2025-red-express

In this episode:

• The story and evolution of Red Express
• CUPS’ trauma-informed, whole-family approach to care
• Calgary’s growing affordability crisis—from food to housing
• Why holiday giving is about dignity, not charity
• The value of community partnership and sustainable support

Top 3 Wisdom Bombs

“We are essential parts of the social fabric of our communities.” - Elaine Wilson

“Calgary would look really different if nonprofits didn’t exist.” - Elaine Wilson

“I think something Cups does well in all areas of our programming is that outreach component. We go out and we build connection, we build relationship, we show up for people and we work to really empower them.” - Elaine Wilson

This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc

Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

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Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Elaine Wilson’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-wilson-3307335a

CUPS Calgary AB’s Website: https://www.cupscalgary.com

CUPS Calgary AB’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cups-health-and-education-centres

CUPS Calgary AB’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CUPSCalgaryAB

CUPS Calgary AB’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CUPSCalgaryAB/

CUPS Calgary AB’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CUPSCalgary1989

Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing