The Inflection Point

In this episode, I dive into a wonderful conversation with Katie Ko. Katie is an investor at Ripple Ventures, which is an early-stage venture fund focused on leading pre-seed and seed stage investments ($250K to $2M USD) into B2B SaaS (enterprise software, AI, and developer tools). Prior to joining Ripple Ventures, Katie Co-Founded SINGLA, a startup focused on investing in nnovative materials to make all-lace lingerie, hence revitalising the myth that sustainable fashion must compromise on design and style. Katie completed her Bachelor's in Management from Western University along with an exchange program at University of Copenhagen in Denmark. We hope you enjoyed today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to ⁠[email protected]⁠ so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message I hope it is this- “Change is inevitable; embrace it if you can!” See you all next time!

In this episode, I dive into a wonderful conversation with Dr. Fiona Simpson. Dr. Fiona is a research scientist and entrepreneur who wants to democratize regenerative medicine. She is the co-founder and CEO of BioMimir, a medical device startup that uses biomaterials to streamline wound healing. Fiona’s team develops biosynthetic polymers to expand the accessibility and affordability of innovative therapies for complex wounds. Fiona is a Life Science Innovation Fellow at Innovate Calgary. She received her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the Université de Montréal and her BSc from McMaster University. Danse Macabre by Ghost is a song that tops the charts for her. We hope you enjoyed today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message I hope it is this- “Change is inevitable; embrace it if you can!” See you all next time!

After a short break, we are back! In this episode, I dive into a wonderful conversation with Izabella Roth. Isabella is a Registered Nurse by background. She started her nursing career doing First Nations Nursing up North in High Level, Alberta. Since then, she continued her educational efforts and pursued getting her MBA in Healthcare Management. She has lived in High Level, Grande Prairie, Paris, Versailles (in France), and Connecticut, giving her a rare perspective of healthcare in different countries. Since her travels, Izabella saw the importance of customer service and how important it was to include that in healthcare. Since starting Infinity Healthcare in 2020, almost 4 years ago, she’s been trying to implement customer service to every aspect of care her clients go through. Her superpower is being able to network in any situation. We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message I hope it is this- “Change is inevitable; embrace it if you can!” See you all next time!

In this episode, I dive into an emotional conversation with Cliff Turner. Cliff is an Entrepreneur Ecosystem Strategist at ATB Financial, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs throughout Alberta. His passion lies in supporting entrepreneurs in navigating the challenges and changes they encounter throughout all stages of their business journey. Cliff  has been a part of the small business ecosystem since 2005.  He has founded and operated two business ventures, helped operate an educational mission effort in eastern Europe and worked with a national small business advocacy group to support Canadian small businesses. Now, as an Entrepreneur Ecosystem Strategist for ATB Financial, Cliff functions as a thinking partner, guide and connection to resources for small businesses. With a strategic and creative approach, he helps entrepreneurs deal with the challenges their business must face and the opportunities before them. We hope you enjoyed listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message I hope it is this- “Change is inevitable; embrace it if you can!” See you all next time!

In this episode, I dive into an amazing conversation with Marc Tomlinson. Marc is currently the Director of Business Relationship Management at AIMCo. He oversees procurement, supplier relationship management, market data, and AIMCo's global office network leasing. With over 25 years in procurement and contract management, Marc's unique experiences have shaped his strategic perspective and continually pushed him to implement new thinking to solve complex and challenging problems. He is passionate about serving differently. As a builder, he enjoys creating new processes, models, and systems to positively impact the end user. Marc has worked at every level of government and, for ten years, led a Canadian charity dedicated to improving the lives of those with limb loss. Dedicated to supplier diversity and social procurement as an enabler, Marc is part of AIMCo's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, fostering new relationships with disadvantaged businesses. Marc is also credited with creating the first e-commerce application for the NATO Alliance in 1999, which is still in service today. He designed the procurement module for an integrated application that allowed 48 Armed Forces from 21 nations to redistribute military parts and components amongst themselves - think eBay for NATO. When buyers could not be matched with sellers, Marc created NATO-wide contracts that the Armed Forces could order against - a process that took 60 seconds. He created a new business model for NATO's largest agency and changed procurement laws in five countries. Over the past two years, Marc has traveled extensively to establish AIMCo's new global network, which includes offices in Calgary, Singapore, Luxembourg, and New York and expansions in Toronto and London. He secures and negotiates the office space, creating and designing each space to reflect the office's unique needs. He blends hospitality elements and original indigenous art from Canadian artists to create modern and functional spaces in a post-pandemic world. We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message I hope it is this- “Change is inevitable; embrace it if you can!” See you all next time!

In this episode, I dive into a beautiful conversation with Amir Reshef. Amir was a corporate lawyer practicing at Dentons, the largest law firm in the world by number of lawyers. After a few years of practice, he had a classic “there has to be a better way” moment and co-founded Dealcloser, a legal technology company that focused on modernizing the M&A process. Amir grew Dealcloser over the last 7 years and it is now a successful technology company working with some of the biggest law firms in the world. The legal tech world is ruthlessly competitive and with Amir’s guidance and industry knowledge, Dealcloser built the leading tech platform of its kind in the industry, beating out significantly larger and better funded competitors. Amir led Dealcloser through its early stage growth and capital raises. Amir left Dealcloser at the end of 2023.  Amir recently joined Fairly Staffing as co-CEO. Fairly Staffing is a software platform that connects temporary dental professionals (“Temps”) with dental clinics looking for Temps. Staffing is the number one issue faced by clinics and there is a shortage of dental professionals. By providing an easy to use, always available and on-demand platform to find Temps to cover when permanent staff at a clinic is sick, on vacation, or otherwise unavailable (sometimes very suddenly so), Fairly Staffing directly solves the number one issue in the dental industry today. We hope you enjoyed listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message I hope it is this- “Change is inevitable; embrace it if you can!” See you all next time!

In this episode, I dive into a wonderful conversation with Jessica Hajsan. Jessica is now the Managing Partner for Toronto with Eleven Eleven Talent Collective and CEO and Founder of Hire Mint Inc., two boutique Global recruitment firms with industry focuses in retail, tech and financial services. She is also a thought leader and avid speaker in the recruitment industry with the intention of making a positive global impact in the areas of closing the gender pay gap, ending structural inequality and unconscious bias in the recruitment industry.  Prior to her venture into entrepreneurship, Jessica was the CHRO for H&M Canada where she was able to transform H&Ms culture which led to H&M being awarded as the first fashion retailer in Canada to be named one of the top 50 of Great Places to Work in Canada.  With over 10 years of talent and executive HR experience, she is a passionate strategic and business-focused HR executive who believes that wholeheartedly understanding her clients’ organization, their vision and values is the key to allowing their talent capabilities to grow and scale.  With a strong foundation in HR strategy and operations, she specializes in aligning talent initiatives with business objectives to drive organizational success. Her approach is holistic, focusing not only on attracting top talent but also on cultivating a culture of engagement Diversity and Inclusion.  Outside of her working life, Jessica is a mom to a fun loving 3 year old boy named Wes and is also an avid dodgeball player, rapper and tarot card (Taro-o card) reader. We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message I hope it is this- “Change is inevitable; embrace it if you can!” See you all next time!

In this episode, I dive into a wonderful conversation with Daniel Cabral. Daniel, also known by Daniel Moroni,  is a young and driven finance professional with a passion for mergers and acquisitions. After obtaining his finance degree from the University of Alberta in 2023, Daniel started his career as an analyst intern in KV Capital’s private equity team. Recently, he embraced a new chapter as a Transactions Associate at Grant Thornton. Throughout his tenure at the Alberta School of Business, Daniel maximized his academic experience while actively engaging in extracurricular pursuits. Whether competing or hosting case competitions, participating in intramural sports, or serving as the treasurer for his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, Daniel consistently sought avenues to foster meaningful connections and growth.  Adding to Daniel's narrative is his journey of moving to Canada as an international student from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the age of 18. Lastly, when he's not buried in CFA exam prep or diving into financial models, he enjoys exercising, reading, watching NBA basketball and spending quality time with friends and family. We hope you enjoyed today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message I hope it is this- “Change is inevitable; embrace it if you can!” See you all next time!

In this episode, I dive into a wonderful conversation with Jennifer McClure. Jennifer is the CEO of Unbridled Talent LLC. She is a professional speaker, trainer, and executive coach, and my focus is on equipping leaders to thrive in the future of work, so they can unleash the power and potential of their people. She is also the Chief Excitement Officer of DisruptHR LLC, which is a global community of people who are interested in sharing and hearing new ideas to shape the future of work. I support local organizers in planning and hosting events in their community where people share their ideas in 5-minute Talks, using only 20 slides that are set to advance automatically every 15 seconds. Disrupt HR currently has 150 licensed cities holding events in 35 countries around the world. We hope you enjoyed today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on Instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message I hope it is this- “Change is inevitable; embrace it if you can!” See you all next time!

In this episode, I dive into an amazing episode with Karsten Kuhrmeier. Karsten is the Director and Head of the Enterprise Project Management Office at AIMCo. His role is centered around maximizing the value and impact of projects and initiatives, optimizing resource utilization, and mitigating risks. Before joining AIMCo in May of the previous year, he served as a Director at PwC, where he led the Transformation Risk & Advisory practice in Western Canada. In this position, he closely collaborated with C-Level executives, Boards, and Program Leaders to mature EPMOs, develop Transformation Offices, and provide advice on effective decision-making to ensure the realization of program benefits. Before his move to Canada, Karsten was a part of PwC Germany, serving as the Head of RAS Middle Market Hannover. In this role, he spearheaded a cross-functional team of Assurance professionals and held the position of a national leader for PwC’s Accounting Change Practice in IT & Process Services. He played a pivotal role in implementing various cloud and on-prem solutions and introduced them to global clients. His contributions also extend to thought leadership pieces and his input in the latest edition of Brightlines' The Digital Transformation Playbook, a book published late last year. It's worth mentioning that he co-founded a couple of companies where he experienced several inflection points along the way. Karsten's leadership style is defined by empowerment, guiding his teams with trust, and promoting both personal and team growth by eliminating obstacles. His extensive experience, derived from working in various countries such as Russia, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Austria, the Netherlands, the USA, and Canada, has emphasized the potential of diversity. It has also highlighted the critical role leaders play in establishing effective communication to form high-performing teams. We hope you enjoyed listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on Instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it is this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can!”. See you all next time!

In this episode, I dive into a wonderful conversation with Paige Sandher. Paige co-founded Pulse Media Inc. in 2017 alongside her partner Harrison Gordon. By investing a few hundred dollars each, in the first four years, the couple has founded several e-Commerce Brands with successful acquisitions and exits. Throughout their e-Commerce success, the couple founded and currently operates a direct-to-consumer custom furniture store CouchHaus. She was recently titled a 2023 BC Business 30 Under 30 recipient, and LOI Youth Entrepreneur of the Year. Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chilli Peppers is a song that is on top of her charts.  We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope t is this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can!”.  

In this episode of, I dive into an insightful conversation with Professor Runjing Lu. She is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Alberta. Her research interests span empirical finance, political economics, and social media. Most recently, she studies how political and social media sentiment affect markets and households.  Prior to joining University of Alberta, she finished her PhD in Economics from University of California San Diego and she did her undergraduate at Emory University. She has received numerous fellowships, honors and awards including The Edmonton Journal Fellowship, University of Alberta, (2023-2024), Best Paper Prize in Investments and Asset Pricing, MFA annual meeting, 2023 SWFA Best Doctoral Paper in Financial Markets, Houston, 2019, Associate-in Instructor Teaching Award, UCSD, 2018, Teaching Assistant Excellence Award, UCSD, 2017 and the list goes on and on. When not working, you can often find her thinking about going to work. The Lazy song by Bruno Mars tops her charts as one of her favorite songs. We hope you enjoyed today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it is this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can!”. See you all next time!

In this episode, I dive into a wonderful conversation with Zoe Lou. Zoe is a Business Economics and Law major enrolled at the University of Alberta School of Business. Zoe is in their 4th year of their undergraduate degree and will be graduating this April. They are the Co-Chair of the Alberta International Business Competition where they managed a team of 30 U of A students who organized the competition over the fall reading week. 12 teams from across Canada and around the world were present. Zoe is also the owner and founder of ZTutoring, a local tutoring company in Sherwood Park where they hire high school and university students to provide support to local students across all ages and subject areas. Zoe is also amidst the application process for Law school, which is where they intend on continuing their academic journey in the years to come. Zoe attended Hanyang University on exchange in South Korea, where they studied the South Korean entertainment industry. Finally, in their spare time, Zoe loves to make TikTok content about their various interests and enjoys watching K-Dramas. We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it is this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can!”. See you all next time!

In this episode, Sobaan sits down with Ishan, the original voice of "The Inflection Point", to talk about new year goals resolutions and what the podcast has in sore for 2024! We hope you enjoy listening today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it is this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can!”. We wish you all a very happy new year and stay tuned, we have some exciting episodes in store for all of you to listen to this year! Stay tuned and have a great start to 2024!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into an amazing episode with an old friend - Heena kamani. Heena is a Computing Science major pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Alberta. She is an international student from Burundi (East Africa), currently in her third year. She has had a bunch of experiences throughout her time here in Edmonton starting from being a French Tutor at Oxford Learning Centers, Residential Assistant at UofA North campus residence, she also spent time working as a sales specialist at a few different places including Apple. She is also involved with the Bollywood fitoor team on campus and has been dancing for more than 15 years. And above all, she is one of my very good friends who I first met on campus last year. When not working or studying, Heena loves traveling, chatting with friends and crocheting. We hope you enjoyed today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on Instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it is this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can!”. Merry Christmas and see you all next time!

In this episode, I dive into an amazing conversation with Ashneil Bhatnagar. Ashneil is a recent graduate from the University of Alberta with a major in Finance and a minor in Operations Management. During university, Ashneil was involved with a number of student clubs/organizations. In 2019 he joined one of the former Enactus projects named Ruth and by 2022 he was Co-President of the organization. He also founded the UAlberta Venture Capital & Private Equity club in his final year as a student and served as the Co-President for the 2022-23 school year. Outside of School, Ashneil was also part of the Co-op program at the UofA and did various internships in IT at AIMCo, Business Operations in a hypergrowth software company (1Password), Ventures at AltaML, and Venture Capital at Information Venture Partners. Following graduation, Ashneil moved  to Toronto and started a Full time role at a boutique consulting firm that provides Corporate Finance/Development services for tech companies that are in the startup/scaleup stage. When not working, you can often find Ashneil at the driving range, the gym, playing basketball/soccer, listening to podcasts, or hanging out with friends. Jungle by Fred Again is a track that’s on top of his charts right now.  We hope you enjoyed today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it is this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can!”. See you all next week!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a wonderful conversation with Ryan Pfriem Ryan is a finance major and accounting minor enrolled at the University of Alberta’s Bachelor of Commerce program in Edmonton, Alberta. Ryan is in his fifth year of his undergraduate degree and will be graduating this April. He is part of the U of A’s Program for Research and Investment Management Excellence (PRIME) where he is a manager for the Financials and Real Estate Sector, helping actively manage a ~C$2.0M portfolio of TSX-listed equities. He is also Co-President of the U of A’s Venture Capital and Private Equity (VCPE) club, a student group aimed at increasing participation and education of private finance among the U of A student body. After graduation, Ryan plans to obtain his CFA and work in capital markets within Alberta, preferably in the energy or real estate sectors. Outside of classes, Ryan remains involved in the student community through student clubs, and playing sports with classmates.  Little Wing by Jimmy Hendrix is on top of his charts right now. We hope you enjoyed today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it is this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can!”. See you next time!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a wonderful conversation with Marley Alles. Marley, a 27-year-old entrepreneur, is the driving force behind rax, Canada's peer-to-peer wardrobe rental app that is transforming the fashion industry into a hub of innovation, sustainability, and positive social impact. Her vision is not only reshaping the fashion industry but is also breaking down the barriers that young female founders often face in the business world. Rax offers individuals the opportunity to lend and borrow from their closets, reducing the environmental impact of fashion consumption. With every garment rented on rax, there is an 8% reduction in the carbon, waste, and water footprint associated with fashion production, making it a significant contributor to environmental conservation. Her unique blend of education and industry experience has played a pivotal role in the success of rax, which is making a significant impact on the fashion landscape while advocating for diversity, inclusivity, and ethical consumption. She earned her degree from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University in 2018, and in July 2022, she completed her Technology MBA from Hult International School of Business. Marley's career includes key roles in advertising and marketing, where she developed advertising strategies for globally recognized brands during her time at Ogilvy. Later, at Ernst and Young, she spearheaded go-to-market initiatives for Ontario and in her role as a Growth Strategist at Bell Curve, Marley excelled at crafting and executing strategies that empower startups to expand their businesses and create a lasting impact on both the fashion industry and the planet. White Horse by Chris Stapleton is a track that tops her chats right now. We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on Instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it is this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can!”. See you all next time!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into an energetic conversation with Krista Pell. Krista is the Chief People, Culture & Engagement Officer at AIMCo. With over 25 years of people, culture and corporate leadership experience, Krista is recognized as a strategic leader with an exuberant approach to develop, implement, and lead people and corporate strategies. Krista is passionate about developing an organization that is focused on client service, represents a diverse approach to innovation and excellence and has a strong culture of inclusion and trust. She has led global teams in companies across the finance and energy industries with headquarters in Canada, the Cayman Islands and Australia. Prior to joining AIMCo Krista was Vice-President of Human Resources at Cenovus Energy, responsible for leading the global Human Resources team that delivered the integration of Cenovus and Husky Energy. Krista is a member of the Board of Directors for Hospice Calgary as well as serves as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council for Wilfrid Laurier University. Deeply committed to investing in people, she is a coach and mentor for young professionals in the Human Resources practice. The remix of blue by Bebe Rexha and David Guetta still tops her charts as one of her favorite songs. We hope you enjoy today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on Instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it is this - "Change is inevitable, embeace it if you can". See you all next time!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into an amazing conversation with Gabrielle Foss. Throughout her life and career, Gabi has felt most alive around people that are curious, adventurous, entrepreneurial, and empathetic. In 2019 she was selected to join The Cansbridge Fellowship, a community of young leaders with exactly these qualities, and is now fortunate to be spending her time growing the organization as its current Executive Director.  Gabi studied Health and Business at Western and Ivey, where she was far more interested in topics like sustainability and psychological safety than finance. Immediately after graduating, she completed her Cansbridge summer in the forests of Laos as a Sustainability Intern at a timber plantation. She then dove into the Canadian startup scene at the Upside Foundation, and worked in corporate Sustainability and Reconciliation consulting at Deloitte and an Indigenous-owned strategy firm.  She is so excited to live in the Cansbridge world full time, and consider questions like “what is the secret sauce” to organizational stickiness, how do we decentralize community engagement, and how do we nurture a shared mindset in all our programming. In her spare time, she does scary outdoor activities in the Pacific Northwest, and sings loudly with her friends. Alaska by Kaya Nite is her favorite song and tops her charts right now. We hope you enjoyed today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on Instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it is this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I had a wonderful conversation with Maddy Tupper. Maddy is currently in her 5th year of school at the Alberta School of Business at UofA. She is a BCom student with a specialization in Finance and a minor in Operations Management. Originally from Calgary, Maddy moved to Edmonton not only for school, but also to play varsity soccer for the University of Alberta Women's soccer team. Professionally, Maddy worked for 8 months as an Accounting Co-op Student at Hyper Hippo Entertainment - a video game software development company based in Kelowna B.C. She also has work experience in the nonprofit sector through two summer internships. Maddy’s involvement also extends to student government. She recently completed her term as President of the University Athletics Board (UAB), and also served on the Sustainability and Capital Fund Committee, and the Sub Master Planning Committee in her early years of university. In her free time, she enjoys reading, scuba diving, and water sports. Brazil by Declan McKenna still tops her charts as one of her favorite tracks.   We hope you enjoyed today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and before we end today’s episode, here’s Paige’s favorite track - We didn’t start the fire by Billy Joel. Enjoy the song!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I have a wonderful conversation with Paige Boyer. Paige is a fourth year BCom student at the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, specializing in Business Economics and Law with a Certificate in Sustainability. In addition to her studies, Paige is the current President of the Business Students’ Association, a member of the JDC West Debate team, and an Academic Director on the Venture Capital and Private Equity Club. In both her studies and extracurricular activities, Paige has made it her mission to bring equity, diversity, and inclusion to the forefront of her work, exemplified by her leadership of the BSA’s inaugural Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Case Competition. More recently, Paige’s passion for learning took her abroad, where she studied leadership and innovation at the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark. In her spare time, you can find Paige doing some sort of high-risk sport, like skiing or mountain biking, or in the library catching up on her studies. We didn’t start the fire by Billy Joel still tops the chart as one of her favorite songs. We hope you enjoyed listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next time!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a deep conversation with David Sunderwald. For the last four summers, David has worked as a helitack wildfire firefighter in Northern Alberta, this year taking on a role as a Crew Leader. Outside of the wilderness, David is exploring his passions for business and leadership by specializing in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Management at the Alberta School of Business. Now in his fifth year, David works hard to stay involved in the school of business through university organizations and student initiatives. He is the current Co-Chair of the Alberta International Business Competition (an organization familiar to all regular listeners), a Non-Profit Academic delegate for JDC West Alberta, and a BUS 101 Seminar Leader mentoring first-year students in case analysis, strategy, and teamwork. In addition, David has participated in an international case competition and continues to support the ASOB through volunteering efforts. With equal passions for being outdoors and involved in the world of business, David explores life looking for the finest flavors it has to offer. Using his experience from the rapidly dynamic environment of fighting wildfires, and working as a leader in student organizations, he looks ahead to pursue a career in strategy consulting. When David isn’t in the classroom or behind his laptop answering emails, you can find him having a drink with friends, or on his snowboard in the Rocky Mountains. We hope you enjoyed listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out on LinkedIn @ The Inflection Point. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

In this episode of The Inflection Point I dive into a wonderful converstion with Sobaan Ajwad. Sobaan is a third year undergraduate student specializing in Finance and with a minor  in Operations Management. During his tenure at UofA, Sobaan has actively been involved with several clubs on campus such as the AIBC, JDC West, VCPE. Sobaan is very passionate about community involvement and initiatives to support those in need which is why he joined and helped scale Help-A-Homie, a local charitable organization founded by a group of friends at the UofA aimed at alleviating poverty and providing support to the community. This past summer he spent working at a clean-tech startup, Grengine, in Edmonton as a Business Operations Intern, and is hopeful to partake in a few more internships of different scopes to see where he’s most passionate, and where he might make the greatest impact. In his spare time, Sobaan loves sports, being outdoors, and spending time with his family and friends. We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out at The Inflection Point on LinkedIn. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next time!

In this episode of the Inflection Point, I dive into an insightful conversation with Nelson Lee. Nelson is the founder of the campus safety app Haven, and is also a Governor at the University of Toronto and resides in Toronto, Ontario. He was inspired to create Haven in 2021 after a close friend confided in him about her harrowing experience of sexual assault on campus. Under Nelson's leadership, Haven has expanded to four universities across Canada, including the University of Toronto and the University of Ottawa, serving a community of over 120,000 students. As an entrepreneur, Nelson was selected for the NEXT-36 program, one of Canada's premier startup accelerators. Prior to his venture into the startup world, he honed his skills as a software developer at Hearth, which is a Series B FinTech startup  in San Francisco. Nelson is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto. When he's not working on Haven, Nelson enjoys unwinding with games of Magic the Gathering and listening to Taylor Swift. His favorite TS track is “Call It What You Want”. We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out at www. The inflection point.com. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a wonderful conversation with Abeir Wasim. Abeir is a recent graduate of the NEXT-36 Program which is a founders development program hosted in Toronto. She is also a Global Health Advocate and a creative entrepreneur. After completing her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Toronto, Abeir worked in clinical research, helping improve surgical patient outcomes at Sunnybrook Hospital,  Canada's largest trauma center. During the pandemic, Abeir applied her research skills to support Health in Emergency operations with the Canadian Red Cross. She has published several peer-reviewed papers and presented research at national and international medical conferences. Abeir enjoys working in interdisciplinary teams to solve challenging problems. During her Master's in Global Health at McMaster University, she won three National Hackathons and was selected as one of 100 youth leaders worldwide to participate in the Global Leadership Challenge run by the University of Oxford. Abeir was inspired to pursue entrepreneurship to scale impact at the intersection of health and technology. In her spare time, she enjoys playing softball, playing some beats on piano, traveling, and improving her videography skills. She is also well known for her amazing end of year videos.  We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out at www. The inflection point.com. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into an interesting conversation with Omer Syed. Omer is a fourth year undergraduate student at the Alberta School of Business. He is specializing in Business Technology Management (formerly known as Management Information Systems) with a potential minor in Computer Science. During his time at university, Omer has been involved with various student clubs, including the Alberta International Business Competition, Business Students’ Association, Next-Gen and others. He’s completed two Teaching assistant terms for two undergraduate courses - BUS 201 and BTM 311, as well as two co-op terms at the City of Edmonton. He is currently working at IBM as a Technology Sales Intern. With dozens of case competitions and an international one in Montreal under his belt, he has  a unique passion for analyzing business problems and addressing them in front of an audience. In his free time, he likes to play soccer with his buddies, take cooking lessons from his mom or go for hikes on the beautiful trails in the heart of our rocky mountains. He intends to graduate in December 2024, and is looking to travel to Korea through a potential exchange program before heading into the world of tech.  We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out at www. The inflection point.com. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

In this episode of the Inflection Point, I have a wonderful conversation with a close buddy of mine, Marlow Pfeifer. Marlow is a fourth year Business Economics student at University of Alberta. He has been actively involved with various student clubs on campus, both planning and competing in local and international case competitions on several occasions. He just finished a summer internship at MasterCard in their Data & Services team , based out of Vancouver and is headed to Calgary for another internship, this time in Sales & Trading at Scotiabank. When not working, he enjoys going on hikes, getting outdoors as much as possible, and visiting new countries. Fun Fact- Marlow he has visited 40+ countries in his mere 21 years on this planet so far.  We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out at www. The inflection point.com. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I have a great conversation with Evan Lyseng. Evan is an optimist, investor, and builder who lives in Edmonton, Alberta. He works as a senior investment analyst at AltaML, Canada’s preeminent AI-focused venture studio. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a finance degree, where he co-founded the University of Alberta Venture Capital & Private Equity Club – a student organization which provides private funds and family offices trained analyst talent to support ad hoc projects. He previously has been involved in VC across SaaS and biotech verticals, and co-founded a marketplace startup during his time as a student. When not working, he loves to cook, spend time outside, and collect stories and new friends as he backpacks. We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out at www. The inflection point.com. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next time!

In this episode of the Inflection Point I have an insightful conversation with Kyle Jackson. Kyle is a CHIR Vanier Scholar and senior PhD Candidate at McMaster University studying Bioengineering. His research explores the use of genetically modified bacterial viruses and engineered proteins as therapeutic strategies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and other gut-based diseases. He has published 14 peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, and raised over $1.5 million CAD in non-dilutive research funding. Kyle has a keen interest in synthetic biology and its applications in modern medicine. Prior to starting his PhD, Kyle did an undergraduate degree at McMaster University in the Biomedical Discovery & Commercialization Program. Outside of academia, Kyle is the Ontario Director of Investments at Front Row Ventures, Canada’s leading student-focused VC firm, and is also a Senior Fellow at HaloHealth, Canada’s largest MD-Angel Investor syndicate. When not working, you can often find Kyle at the golf range, listening to podcasts, or reading a good book. Hit that play button and dive right into the world of student VC in Canada. We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out at www. The inflection point.com. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a musical conversation with Lauren Carson. Lauren is a Toronto-based indie musician. She released her debut EP, Earl St., in summer of 2022 and has since been touring it at venues across south-eastern Ontario. She has played at iconic venues such as the Rivoli, Cameron House, and Live! On Elgin, and opened for esteemed Canadian artists such as The Honest Heart Collective and Ryland James. Her schooling occurred at Queen’s University and consisted of a Bachelors in Physics and another in Education before setting her sights on the world of startups. As a growth lead at social events app, Bounce, she is all too familiar with the incredible effect live events and connections have on young people. What sets Lauren apart is her ability to intertwine her passions and skills to create a profitable and fulfilling career. She believes that our passions should not only drive our personal lives but can also fuel our professional ones. Hit that play button and dive right into Lauren's world of music! We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out at www. The inflection point.com. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan. You can follow Lauren on Spotify @Lauren Carson and can check her out at www.laurencarsonmuci.com. Enjoy! See you all next week!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into an amazing conversation with William. William is the founder and principal benefactor of the  Fellowship of amazing young talented people from major Canadian universities since 2011. Adding approx. 25-30 Fellows every year from all disciplines of study: engineering, economics, businesses, political science, life & social sciences with the objective of creating and fostering leaders of tomorrow.  Over 215 Fellows (as of 2023) are enjoying much accelerated challenging and rewarding careers around the world, including running their own startups. Cansbridge Fellowship has been self-administered by Fellows since 2014 with an acceptance rate of about 2.4% - 3.5% . The Fellowship is supported and sponsored by University of Alberta, McGill University, Queen's University, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Western University, University of Waterloo, McMaster University, Simon Fraser University and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. Hit that play button and dive right into our conversation to learn more about William and his ambitions with The Cansbridge Fellowship! We hope you enjoy this episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a reflective conversation with the President & Vice Chancellor of University of Alberta - Bill Flanagan. Bill Flanagan became the 14th president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta in July 2020. Born and raised in Alberta, he has been recognized for his transformative and entrepreneurial leadership. As soon as he was appointed, President Flanagan launched the most ambitious program of academic and administrative restructuring ever undertaken by a Canadian university. With a vision for the University of Alberta for Tomorrow (UAT), he set the goal of turning the university’s financial pressures into a strategic transformation, repositioning the U of A for long-term success. From spending time in Paris as a student to leading one of he top universities in Canada, President Flanagan shares his journey of how we started out as a young kid in Alberta to impacting the lives of millions of students in his time in academia. Hit that play button and enjoy the episode! We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out at www. The inflection point.com. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a kind conversation with Dr. Rob Deltombe. Dr. Deltombe owns and operates a Chiropractic, Massage and Acupuncture just off campus in College plaza. He Graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland Oregon in 2007. After short stints in clinics located in Morinville and RedDeer he decided to purchase an existing practice in Edmonton and has been working there ever since. He also started a mud run obstacle course for the Alberta Cancer Foundation that ran for seven years and raised over $400,00 for cancer research at the cross cancer institute.  Hit that play button and learn more about how Dr. Deltombe bought a place close to the UofA North Campus and began his own entrepreneurial journey in the world of massage therapy. We hope you enjoy listening to today's episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out at www. The inflection point.com. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

Anna is about to begin her fourth year pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Alberta. She is majoring in Computer Science and has chosen Business and Economics as her minors. Throughout her academic journey, Anna actively engaged in various student clubs, school projects, and national/international case competitions. She founded Poke Diary, which is a WeChat website that helps aspiring post-secondary students access relevant educational resources in China. Currently, she is working as a Data Scientist and Networking planning intern at Canadian National Railway. In her position, she applies data automation techniques to improve the North America train schedule planning process. Alongside her academic and professional pursuits, Anna is a skilled Latin dancer with eight years of experience. She also enjoys casual running and has a great passion for exploring the outdoors and discovering new things. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out at www. The inflection point.com. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

In this episode of the Inflection Point I dive into a peaceful conversation with Yegor Musechka. Yegor is  part of our most recent ASOB grads finishing with a major in Operations Management and a minor in International Business. During his UofA years, Yegor was a part of the Alberta International Business Competition (AIBC), Alberta JDC West and Pi Kappa Alpha. His main drivers in joining these groups were to ensure that the University experience was more than just the classroom and to leave his mark on both the school and the surrounding community. Ever since BUS 201, Yegor has had a passion for cases and has participated in dozens of competitions both internal and external. In doing so, Yegor made the natural transition to Consulting and will be Starting with Accenture in May 2024 as a Strategy Analyst. In the Meantime, he is focusing on his contracting work with the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), spending time with family and friends and figuring out how to properly use his putter. Hit that play button and learn more about how taking action will lead you to reach far greater heights than just setting goals. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out at www. The inflection point.com. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

In this episode of the Inflection Point, I dive into a people focused conversation with Ashley McKarney. Passionate about people for as long as she can remember, Ashley has been specializing in Human Resources for more than 15 years across a variety of industries, including retail, professional services, commercial real estate, oil & gas, and construction. In 2019, Ashley founded Involvi HR with a goal of working with engaged leaders and business owners to improve their HR practices, provide them with ongoing expert solutions and to support their employees to improve working conditions and organizational culture. Today Involvi HR is a team of 10, all based in Alberta, that supports about 45 clients across all industries. Ashley holds her CPHR and SHRM-SCP designations, similar CPA/CFA, and her Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the U of A and did a study abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland. When not working, Ashley, her husband and their 4-year-old son love to travel, experience new cultures and make reservations at the newest restaurants! Tzin and Bundok are two of her favorite restaurants in Edmonton and she is yet to find a place as beautiful as Paris.  We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Inflection Point! There are  a lot of exciting episodes coming up as I dive into  deep conversations around starting a company from an entrepreneur's point of view and the ups and downs that come along with it in the process. You can check us out at www. The inflection point.com. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and you can send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable, Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a heartwarming conversation with my great friend Aneerudh Aravindan, also known as Anee. Anee is going into his fourth year of Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta with a major in Finance and minor in Marketing, with a certificate in Real Estate. Throughout his degree, Anee has been extensively involved with student clubs and has had the chance to compete in various case competitions. Currently, Anee is working as a Treasury & Payments Intern at AIMCo where he is helping the inflow and outflow of cash for company wide transactions.  Anee is also an avid hiker, camper and loves anything outdoorsy. With a keen eye for real estate, he plans on completing a real estate license before he graduates in June 2024. Anee is excited to pursue a career in real estate and wealth management post graduation. Hit the play button and learn more about Anee's take on the booming real estate in Alberta and learning how to invest wisely in Cryptocurrency. You can check us out at https://www.the-inflection-point.com/. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and please send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can”.

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a heartwarming conversation with my lovely friend Victoria Hryniw. Victoria is going into her final semester of her Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta with a major in Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (SEM) and minor in Operations Management (OM). Victoria was first exposed to entrepreneurship after joining Enactus, a club that promotes entrepreneurship on campus which prompted her to explore various entrepreneurial opportunities. Last year, Victoria spent the summer in Calgary working for Neo Financial, a Canadian Fintech startup where she had hands-on experience  working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. Currently, she is working as a NetSuite Consulting Intern with RSM Canada and leveraging her technical skills to best serve clients. Victoria will be finishing her final semester abroad in Vienna, the capital of Austria, where she is excited to learn how business practices vary across the world, as well as explore many different countries while she is abroad. She is also an avid hiker and is actively involved in the Ukrainian community here in Edmonton. Victoria is still on the hunt for the best poke bowl in the city, but she has not yet found one that beats SUBs (UofA campus) very own Hula Poke, specifically the Tiki bowl. Hit the play button and learn more about Victoria's experiences as a student leader and a the founder of a small business that she started during the onset of the pandemic. You can also check us out at https://www.the-inflection-point.com/. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and please send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can”.

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into an enthralling conversation with Liam Kenney. Liam is in his 7th year of post-secondary education after completing a Bachelor of Nursing at Memorial University in Newfoundland before making the switch to finance. He is currently a part of Saint Mary University investment club called the IMPACT Fund as a Fund manager where they actively manage a portfolio valued at over $700,000. I remember meeting this athletic guy with a good built, taller than 6 feet, with a gentle smile, just hanging around with some student interns on a Friday evening. I met him Liam the first time that night when all the interns had planned to grab a drink. After gentling introducing ourselves, we dived into our passion finance and our ambitions of breaking into Investment Banking. Hit that play button and dive into our conversation in order to learn more about the world of finance. You can check us out at https://www.the-inflection-point.com/. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and please send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can”.

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into an amazing conversation with Maya Bezubiak, who is the Co-Founder of ELVTE Apparel, a local clothing brand born in the heart of Alberta, here in Edmonton. Just mere two days before her surgery, with over seven reconstructions in her right knee, she decided to make a pivot and look at the positives of the situation. Hence, ELVTE Apparel was born on May 16, 2022. Ever since, things have only gotten better. Maya not only founded a clothing brand but also made quite an impression in her very first year at the Alberta School of Business while making impeccable contributions to the Alberta International Business Competition and the Alberta JDC West. Hit that play button and dive into our conversation and learn more about Maya's entrepreneurial journey. You can check us out at https://www.the-inflection-point.com/. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and please send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can”.

In this episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a fearless conversation with my friend Ben Sherback. I met Ben for the first time at the Alberta International Business Competition in Jasper, back in November 2022. An innocent guy with a gentle smile that displayed a subtle confidence to go out there in the world and take on any challenge, I was impressed, and glad, by Ben's amazing contributions to the week long AIBC competition in Jasper. A few months forward, we are now part of another student club at the Alberta School of Business where we just took a leap of faith from 10,000 feet above the ground to fundraise for a charity that helps women establish a life free of addiction. Hit that play button and dive into our conversation on how to overcome your fears! You can check us out at https://www.the-inflection-point.com/. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and please send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

In this second episode of The Inflection Point, I dive into a wonderful conversation with my dear friend Manu Malotra, who I have known for a couple years now. We both met for the first time on campus at the UofA Residence and have gone on to do accomplish great things together. We have been part of the same student clubs at the Alberta School of Business; have lived together in the same residence; we are completing a summer internship at the same investment firm in Edmonton right now, and we both enjoy meeting new people. As we dive into the idea behind starting The Inflection Point, I share more about what's coming next and the amazing entrepreneurs will be inviting in the upcoming episodes. Stay tuned as we have some exciting conversations coming up! You can check us out at https://www.the-inflection-point.com/. Please leave us a comment with your thoughts and please send your questions to [email protected] so that I can ask those questions to our guests and spark insightful conversations around entrepreneurship. You can also follow us on instagram @theinflectionpointwithshaan and if you leave today with one message, I hope it's this - “Change is inevitable. Embrace it if you can”. See you all next week!

Change is inevitable and so are the bumps in our lives. Join me in our first ever episode of 'The Inflection Point with Shaan'; a podcast where we discuss the ups and downs, the highs and lows, and the ebbs and flows of an entrepreneur's journey to success. Welcome to the Inflection Point!