Join Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax with host Michael LeBlanc as they look at the hot issues in the food, foodservice, grocery and restaurant industries. We'll discuss proprietary industry and consumer food related research, check out fresh new ideas and talk about half baked strategies. © 2020-2025 M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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A weekly forum focused on the planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating functions of Management. Business practitioners provide pithy wisdom, tantalizing tips, and energized encouragement to our listeners.
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The Innovators podcast, a product of Harris Search Associates, features interesting conversations with global thought leaders in the areas of higher education and research, engineering, technology, and the health sciences and provides our listeners an opportunity to benefit from lessons learned from the national leaders changing the landscape of innovation and discovery.
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A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its world class research and distinguished teaching. With an emphasis on generating rigorous, high impact cross-disciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance, SMU’s faculty from its six schools – School of Accountancy, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Economics, School of Information Systems, School of Law and School of Social Sciences – collaborate cl ...
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Geschaftslektionen von deutschen Seglern: Keep Your Knots Tight
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18:28Between 18 and 25 October I had a fun and exciting sail aboard the Yria, an Oceanis 51.1 yacht, rented through Istion Yachting, 1 Poseidonos Avenue, Athens, Greece. My friend William O'Brien, Esquire, and I joined five German sailors for an adventure from Athens to the Temple of Poseidon, to Loutra/Kithnos, to Ermoupoli/Siros, to Coressia/Kea, back…
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SYNC Framework: Turn Followers into Advocates
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45:22Robin Nathaniel is a TEDx speaker, social media optimizer, and award-winning strategist. Robin helps turn followers into advocates through the SYNC Framework. Along the way we discuss – Hip Hop & the MC Challenge (1:30), Mission-driven Work (4:15), A Future for the Kids (6:45), the Power of Simplicity (9:45), Yield to Your Intentions (11:15), take …
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Clone Wars, latest insights from the Canadian Food Sentiment Index and Part 2 of our interview with Michael Medline, Former President & CEO of Empire/Sobeys, on Leadership & Legacy
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54:50In this can’t-miss episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois return with Part Two of their exclusive, final official interview with Michael Medline, former President & CEO of Empire/Sobeys. Medline offers unusually candid reflections on leadership, culture, vendor relationships, and the evolution of one of Canada…
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The Governments' Role in Higher Education: A Brief Oral History (with Richard L. McCormick, PhD, President Emeritus, Board of Governors and Professor of History and Education at Rutgers University)
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36:21The history of the governments' role in scientific research is both long enough to span more than three generations and yet recent enough that many people—ironically, those who rely on it most—are unaware of its origins. The federal government's recent decision to cut billions of dollars from previously approved research grants to universities, aca…
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William C. Davis is a keynote speaker and author, with more than 40 years of experience in corporate America. His mission is simple – replace "bosses" with leaders that people choose to follow. Along the way we discuss – The Need for Better Leaders (1:00), Management vs. Leadership (5:45), a Blueprint for Success (10:15), the Time Required of a Lea…
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Jake Holmes is AI Strategist and Founder of Grow Fast, who helps business owners (Great Britian focused for now) avoid throwing money at AI tools that don't work. Along the way we discuss – The I.m.p.a.c.t. Framework (Inventory, Measure, Plan, Activate, Culture, Track) (5:30), Relentless Grit (9:30), Favorite AI Tools (18:45), AI Promise (22:30), A…
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SparkEffect: Developing High Trust Organizations
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40:17Kim Bohr is a podcaster, author, and the Chief Operating Officer of SparkEffect, a company that helps business leaders and their teams optimize operations and create clear opportunities for growth and change. Along the way we discuss – The Journey (1:30), Need for Coaching (12:15), Company Values (13:00), Career Transition and Out Placement (17:45)…
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Leading Through Disruption: Michael Medline, (now) former President & CEO of Empire/Sobeys, on Culture, Strategy & Retail Transformation
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54:56In this first instalment of a two-part exclusive, The Food Professor Podcast sits down in person with Michael Medline, (now) former President and CEO of Empire Company Limited and Sobeys, in what serendipitously became his last official interview before news broke of his transition to lead The Woodbridge Company. Michael offers a rare, deeply perso…
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SMU City Perspectives with Professor Fiona Williamson
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16:56Singapore’s modern skyline masks a long-standing culture of urban cultivation. In this episode, SMU Professor of Environmental History, Fiona Williamson, uncovers how gardening once served not just as a leisure pursuit, but as a crucial strategy for food resilience and ecological stewardship. From wartime vegetable plots to today’s hydroponic rooft…
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Adam O'Connor is the Chief Commercial Officer at Gear Inc., and the Co-Founder of Optimal Nexus. Adam helps design the next generation of go-to-market systems, where human trust meets machine intelligence. Along the way we discuss – Business Process Outsourcing (2:15), Managing Different Cultures (6:30), AI Integration (8:30), the Philippines (10:4…
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David Lapin is a C-Suite Advisor, Executive Coach and Founder of Lapin International. David helps leaders align who they are with how they lead. Along the way we discuss – A Family of Rabbis (1:00), Leonard Bernstein's Eyebrows (4:00), Value Drivers (7:45), Deterministic vs. Humanist (11:15), Ethical Governance, South Africa (13:30), Character as a…
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Live from the Coffee Association of Canada Conference with Doug Porter, Chief Economist at BMO
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46:16Recorded live at the Coffee Association of Canada Annual Conference, this special edition of The Food Professor Podcast with Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois brews up a rich conversation on the state of Canada’s food economy, the coffee industry’s shifting landscape, and the global forces shaping what Canadians eat and drink live on the s…
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Blue Collar Product Management: Make Pigs Fly
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38:18Alisher Rakhimov, is a product manager at Fluxon and author of Make Pigs Fly. In this episode, Ali offers ways to help PMs level up their game. Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:45), Soviet Union (6:45), That Dog Won't Hunt (11:45), Defy Mediocracy (14:00), Explain your job to Mom (17:20), Juice Not Worth the Squeeze (22:15), Ask Stupid Que…
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Cloned Meat, Coffee & Compound Butter with guest Rob Sengotta, Co-Founder of Von Slick’s Finishing Touch
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49:54In this flavorful new episode of The Food Professor Podcast—presented by Caddle—Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois serve up an inspiring conversation with Rob Sengotta, chef and co-founder of Von Slick’s Finishing Touch, the award-winning Manitoba-based producer of gourmet compound butters. The Interview Rob takes listeners behind the scene…
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The Strength Minus Epidemic: The Value of Positive Psychology
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36:54Alfredo Borodowski, is an author, keynote speaker, and former Rabbi from Winchester, New York. Alfredo advocates for the value of Positive Psychology. Along the way we discuss – From Argentia to White Plains (1:15), The Road Rage Rabbi (4:15), God Winks (8:00), Positivity + Purpose = Peak Performance (12:45), Managing Skeptics (15:30), VIA and the …
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Blue Jays Boost, Food Inflation Blues, Dangerous Doggie Snacks & guest Kiran Mann, CEO of Brar's
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55:36In this dynamic episode of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois dive into the latest headlines shaping Canada’s food and beverage sector before welcoming Kiran Mann, CEO of Brar’s, one of North America’s fastest-growing South Asian food manufacturers. The episode opens with a timely lo…
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Neil Twa is an author, podcaster and CEO of Voltage Holdings, LLC. Neil helps e-commerce brands launch and thrive on the Amazon FBA channel. Along the way we discuss – Control the Controllable (1:45), Income with FBA (7:15), Marry Right (14:30) but Don't Marry Your Product (15:00), $5K a Day (24:30), Voltage Holdings (28:00), Mind Shift (31:45), an…
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Canada Climbs in MNP’s new Global Agri-Food Report this World Food Day, China offers up an exit strategy, India back on the export menu, and guest Stephen Mitchell of Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
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54:26In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois open with a wide-ranging conversation on global trade tensions, the state of Canadian agriculture, and the latest policy moves shaping our food economy — before turning to the fascinating story of Stephen Mitchell, President of Sp…
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Josh Sizemore is a serial entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience in the Consumer Goods & Retail sectors. He is currently the Interim CEO of Feast Fast, a healthy snack alternative. Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:00), Seltzer Water (3:30), CBD (7:45), 1-800-GOT-JUNK (8:30), Keto Snacks (10:00), FeastFast (13:00), Entreprene…
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Wild Blueberry Crisis, Doug Ford's Give & Take, TFWP Ag Sins & The Next Farmland Value Correction with guest Trent Klarenbach
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1:01:43In this powerful new episode of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois dissect the forces shaping Canada’s food and agriculture economy—from farmland bubbles and provincial politics to the latest retail coffee price increases. The show opens with Michael’s visit to Prince Edward County, …
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Joy in the Age of Chaos: Good Works Consulting
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34:34Joy in the Age of Chaos: Good Works Consulting Fran Benjamin is a managing partner of Good Works Consulting, a company that helps businesses thrive by rewiring systems and culture through data-and-human informed solutions, equity-centered strategies, and leadership development Along the way we discuss – A Clear Look at DEI (3:00), the Paradox of In…
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Thanksgiving Prices, Iranian Pistachio Recalls, and the Future of "Story" Beef with guest Bryce Lobreau of 8 Acres
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57:51In this lively new episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois dive into the latest food, retail, and agriculture headlines before sitting down with a fascinating guest: Bryce Lobreau, Co-Founder of 8 Acres, one of Canada’s most innovative organic and grass-fed beef brands. The episode begins with a timely look…
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Anastasia Ristovska is the Co-Founder of Books at Ease. Her company helps transform complex financial data into actional insights that drive business growth. Along the way we discuss – parental support (2:30), European business (6:00), capital infusion (11:10), accountant certification (16:00), success stories (18:30), data security (23:00), Wife/H…
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Federal Support for Scientific and Biomedical Research (with Daniel Linzer, PhD, President Emeritus, Research Corporation for Science Advancement)
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41:28Dr. Daniel Linzer retired as President Emeritus of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement in July of this year after eight years of leadership. He joined RCSA from Northwestern University where he was on the faculty as professor of molecular biosciences and served as Provost for a decade following stints as dean and associate dean of arts…
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Michelle Griffin is a fractional HR executive and CEO of Griffin Resources. Her company supports small to mid-size domestic and multi-national companies with payroll support, employee development, compliance, benefits administration, and talent acquisition. Along the way we discuss – Work on Her Terms (1:30), Scalability (6:50), Business Analytics …
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Solo Dining, Trade Diversification, and Snack Innovation with Kirk Homenick, President of Naturally Homegrown Foods
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49:30In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast presented by Caddle, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois bring their trademark mix of food industry news analysis and an in-depth conversation with a leading Canadian food entrepreneur. The episode opens with a wide-ranging look at the Canadian retail and restaurant landscape. Sylvain sh…
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Dave Burnett is passionate about helping businesses thrive. A serial entrepreneur he developed the highly successful Achievers.com platform that was sold in 2015 for $110M. Currently he is the founder of two dynamic marketing sites, AOKmarketing.com and PromotionalProducts.com. Along the way we discuss – The Hockey Enforcer (1:30), Getting out of Y…
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Food Innovation, Tariffs & TikTok Moments and guest James Maitland, CEO of Les Aliments Dainty Foods Inc.
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53:35In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois deliver their trademark mix of hard-hitting food industry analysis and an insightful conversation with a top Canadian food leader. The episode kicks off with a wide-ranging news segment. Michael and Sylvain debate Canada’s “Big Five”…
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Help Wanted? Temporary Foreign Worker Debate & Boldly Delicious Seafood with Charlotte Langley, Founder of Nice Cans
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59:17In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois tackle the latest headlines shaping Canada’s food and retail landscape before welcoming back a dynamic entrepreneur reshaping the seafood category. The conversation begins with a heated national debate: should Canada eliminate the Temporary Foreign Worke…
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Dan Balcauski, Founder and Chief Pricing Officer at Product Tranquility, helps high-volume B2B SaaS CEOs define pricing and packaging of new products. Along the way we discuss - Peak Dot.com Insanity (3:02), What the Hell is Value Anyway (5:30), Pricing the Customer (16:30), Product Management (22:00) and Figuring out the World (31:00). Reach out t…
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Kraft Heinz Shake-Up, Meal Kit Growth, Crown Royal tears & guest Greg Mercer, Investigative Reporter & Author, The Lobster Trap: The Global Fight for A Seafood on the Brink
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59:02Season Six, Episode Two of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, blends sharp industry commentary with a fascinating guest interview. Hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois kick off with a rapid-fire news roundup before diving deep into the global lobster story with award-winning journalist and author Greg Mercer. The news segm…
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Vance Morris is the President and Chief Experience Officer at the Deliver Service Now Institute. Vance has created the Systematic MAGIC framework that helps business owners craft unforgettable journeys that increases customer retention. Along the way we discuss –Rock & Roll Birth Control Factory Security Guard (1:10), Systematic Magic (3:15), How t…
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Season Six Debut: Elbows Down on Tariffs, the China Conundrum, and Canada’s De Minimis Decisions
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41:54Season Six of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, kicks off with hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois diving into a whirlwind of summer news, trade turbulence, and big-picture food industry shifts. This debut episode sets the tone for what promises to be a dynamic and thought-provoking season. Michael and Sylvain begin with…
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Brady Dahmer from Vancouver, British Columbia, is an author, Brand Strategist and Founder at Tropoly. In the pod we discuss how businesses can build the extraordinary by addressing their blind spots. Along the way we discuss –Missionaries not Mercenaries (3:00), Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (4:35), Toronto Film Festival (9:30), Kids and World Peace…
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Brian Choi, CEO of The Food Institute, on Tariffs, Trade & the Future of Food Innovation
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19:45In this special summer bonus episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc sits down with Brian Choi, CEO of The Food Institute, for a candid conversation recorded live at the SIAL Canada show. Born in Calgary and now based in New York, Brian brings a unique global perspective on food, trade, and the evolution of consumer behavior. Brian s…
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Jeff Borello is the Co-Owner and CEO of Andromeda Technology Solutions, a company that helps manufacturers use IT to improve productivity and efficiency. Along the way we discuss – BHAG/Metronomics (10:20), Ransomware (13:00), Competitive Advantage (18:40), Move to the Cloud (20:30), Strategic IT Planning (23:00), No Side Hustle (27:50), Business P…
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Pine-Covered Perfection: Moosbrugger’s Dieter Heidegger on Global Austrian Award-Winning Cheese
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17:45In this flavour-packed episode of The Food Professor Podcast, recorded live at the SIAL Canada Food Innovation Show, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois welcome Dieter Heidegger of Moosbrugger, for an in-depth conversation about the art, tradition, and innovation behind Austria’s award-winning cheeses. Dieter shares the fascinating story of Moos…
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Dream More, Do More, Become More: LTG (Ret) Bob Noonan
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46:53Manager Memo proudly opens its 8th season with Lieutenant General Robert W. Noonan, U.S. Army (Retired) — a distinguished military and corporate leader whose career spans over 35 years of service, including senior intelligence roles and executive leadership at Booz Allen Hamilton. A transformational leader, Bob Noonan has inspired thousands to drea…
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Butter Believe It: Shruti Priya Agarwal & Akshay Kalekar Stir Up the Market with Whipdd
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20:51In this flavourful episode of The Food Professor Podcast, host Michael LeBlanc welcomes Shruti Priya Agarwal and Akshay Kalekar, the co-founders of Whipdd, a rising Canadian food startup transforming the humble butter into a flavour-packed experience. Born from a spark in a home kitchen in India, their story is one of culinary creativity, entrepren…
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Shelley Rosetta is a business consultant and Principal at Solomon Coyle. Shelley explains how the power of the "built environment" can shape culture, enhance employee engagement and fuel innovation. Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:05), Distribution Channels (3:50), Business Peer Groups (10:05), Tariffs and Stuff (12:24), Leading with Data…
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Bananas, Business & A Better World: Meet Tamara Al Dip & Yazeed Yasin, Co-Founders of NanaShake, winners of the SIAL Canada CPG pitch competition in Toronto
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22:14In this deliciously inspiring episode of The Food Professor Podcast, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois sit down live in person in Toronto at the SIAL Food Innovation show with Tamara Al Dip and Yazeed Yasin, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo behind NanaShake, a frozen treat brand making waves with their vegan-friendly, upcycled ban…
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Howard Pearl is the CEO @ C.A.R.S. (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) a 501(c)(3) that raises funds for nonprofits through effective donation programs. During Howard's tenure, CARS has emphasized operational excellence and innovation to meet the evolving needs of its beneficiaries. Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:05), Managers – "Manage"…
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The Bulldog Behind the Brand: Sauce Boss Pierre-Olivier Drouin on Building Quebec's Firebarns
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20:45In this sizzling episode of The Food Professor Podcast, recorded live at the SIAL Canada food innovation show in Toronto, co-hosts Michael and Sylvain welcome Pierre-Olivier Drouin, Co-Founder of Firebarns, the fast-growing Quebec-based condiment company that brings flavour-first hot sauces to shelves across North America. Pierre-Olivier shares his…
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Innovation in Funding Research (with Kevin Byrne, MBA, President & CEO, The University Financing Foundation)
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26:01Kevin Byrne is the President & CEO of TUFF, recognized for his innovative solutions to capital challenges faced by institutions. He specializes in non-traditional public-private partnerships and real estate financing for university research parks and innovation districts. Kevin holds an MBA with honors from the Wharton School and graduated with hon…
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Jonathan Mast is a consultant and success coach who helps business leaders leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) for growth. In this pod, Mast provides concrete tips on ways to use AI in ways that increase productivity and profit. Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:05), White Beard "Prompts" (4:30), 45 years to 8 seconds (8:00), AI and demen…
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Decoding Canada's Culinary Culture with Laura Brehaut, National Post Food Reporter: SIAL Summer Bonus
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23:42In this live episode from the SIAL Canada show floor in Toronto, we welcome a very special guest: Laura Brehaut, Food Reporter at the National Post. With a thoughtful blend of experience in anthropology, media production, culinary training, and a deep journalistic instinct, Laura offers a compelling perspective on Canada's evolving food landscape a…
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Retail, Riesling, and Relationships: Ed Madronich, President of Flat Rock Cellars on Building a Brand That Lasts
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16:10In this special summer bonus episode of The Food Professor Podcast, co-Michael interviews Ed Madronich, President of Flat Rock Cellars, recorded live at the Ontario Craft Wineries Conference in Niagara Falls. As part of the podcast's summer series highlighting thought leaders in the Canadian food and beverage industry, this episode delves into Ed's…
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Steven Puri is an ex-studio executive/producer (@ Fox, DreamWorks, and Sony) and the Founder and creative force behind The Sukha Company an online resource that helps workers focus to finish faster & feel healthier. Along the way we discuss – Die Hard & Independence Day (1:30), a Watson Scholar (6:45), Why I Pay You (12:40), finding Flow State (15:…
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Seeds of Change: Keith Currie, President at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, on the Future of Farming: SIAL Summer Bonus
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29:30In this insightful summer bonus episode of The Food Professor Podcast, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois sit down with Keith Currie, President at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, live from the floor of SIAL Toronto. Representing more than 190,000 farmers and ranchers across the country and an eighth-generation farmer himsel…
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Michael Silverman is the CEO at Silver Lining Insurance Agency, Inc. Michael explains how insurance transfers risk from individuals to the insurance company, ultimately protecting people from the perils of everyday life. Along the way we discuss – the Journey (0:45), the Mayor of Livingston, NJ (6:10), the Quarantined Duck (23:10), Ski School Wipeo…
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