Born and raised in South Africa, Jo-Anne has lived all over the world and most recently has called Calgary, AB home for the past 11 years. Jo-Anne has an executive MBA from McGill University, has attended Google HQ for women’s symposiums in the past and comes from an extensive corporate …
While many have an idea of what career prospects they wish to pursue, others come to the realization through a process of self-exploration. With extensive corporate finance experience, Paul Michael Sturt has taken a very direct and calculated approach to professional opportunities before finding a passion for mergers and acquisitions. …
Founder and Chairman at Kariyo.net, Colum McGauley is an entrepreneur who is very ambitious and committed to growing his ventures to its full potential. Before Colum founded Kariyo, he was a hockey player for the majority of his life until he was eighteen years old, he competed in the …
Anything is achievable when you are focused. Determine the expertise that you require and reach out and build a team. Some people retire to a quiet easy life, others retire to travel and see the world. As a serial entrepreneur, Shabir Premji retired only to re-immerse himself in business …
The advancement of technology has made more possible than ever before, but you have to change your way of thinking if you’re used to the ‘old’ way of doing things. Laurie Wright is a woman on a mission to improve the mental health and emotional welfare of children around …
Employ the best individuals you can in every area. They will not only make the organization better in terms of operations, but also contribute towards its growth, revenue generation, cost controls and innovation. Azim Lakhoo is the Founder of Costal Resources in Calgary, Alberta. Azim moved to Calgary in …
If you’re willing to put in the hard work and the time, anything is possible. Lisa Maric is the proud Owner of Distilled Beauty Bar and Social House in Calgary, Alberta. Growing up in a Montreal working-class family, Lisa Maric learned early on the importance of hard work. From …
Believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Be a hard worker. Don’t be afraid to fail, but if you do, don’t be scared to begin again. Abdelmadjid Benchamma is the owner of an engineering consulting company. He has been doing business within the oil and gas …
Learn about every aspect of the business and get involved at a deeper level – be prepared to roll up your sleeves and be the head cook or the dish washer. Dr. Nancy Markley is an accomplished executive with 15+ years of experience in technology R&D and commercialization of technology …
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We also have a process for everything. Our objective is to provide the same customer experience to each of our clients. Andrea Shandro and Jennifer Kirby are Co-Founders and Principals of Vital Partners Inc., a firm that finds solutions for businesses looking for employee benefits. Andrea works with clients to …
Read the interviewAndrea Shandro and Jennifer Kirby – Partners of Vital Partners Inc