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250 to 1.5K🎙 Weekly cadence·129 episodes·Last published 5mo ago - Monthly Reach
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500 to 3K🇰🇪100% - Active Followers
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Episode 8: xahive cybersecurity
Jan 8, 2026
22m 01s
Episode 7: Anvil Intelligence
Dec 4, 2025
24m 48s
Episode 6: H2 Analytics Inc.
Nov 27, 2025
31m 57s
Episode 5: TACTIQL
Nov 20, 2025
40m 07s
Episode 4: Dominion Dynamics
Nov 13, 2025
16m 54s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8/26 | ![]() Episode 8: xahive cybersecurity✨ | cybersecuritypost-quantum cryptography+4 | Sem Ponnambalam | xahive | OttawaCanada | cybersecuritypost-quantum cryptography+5 | — | 22m 01s | |
| 12/4/25 | ![]() Episode 7: Anvil Intelligence✨ | defencenational security+3 | Samuel Witherspoon | Anvil IntelligenceCanadian Armed Forces+1 | Ottawa | Anvil Intelligencedefence innovation+3 | — | 24m 48s | |
| 11/27/25 | ![]() Episode 6: H2 Analytics Inc.✨ | defenceintelligence+4 | Hugo Hodgett | H2 Analytics Inc. | CanadaOttawa+1 | H2 AnalyticsHugo Hodgett+5 | — | 31m 57s | |
| 11/20/25 | ![]() Episode 5: TACTIQL✨ | defence technologyentrepreneurship+3 | Mike Nelson | TACTIQLCanadian Armed Forces | Ottawa | defence techentrepreneurship+3 | — | 40m 07s | |
| 11/13/25 | ![]() Episode 4: Dominion Dynamics✨ | defence innovationtechnology+4 | Eliot Pence | Dominion DynamicsTofino Capital | CanadaArctic+1 | defenceinnovation+6 | — | 16m 54s | |
| 11/6/25 | ![]() Episode 3: Quantropi✨ | cybersecurityquantum innovation+3 | James Nguyen | Quantropi Inc. | CanadaOttawa | cybersecurityquantum computing+4 | — | 23m 46s | |
| 10/29/25 | ![]() Episode 2: ONE9✨ | defence technologyentrepreneurship+3 | Glenn Cowan | ONE9 | CanadaOttawa | defencetechnology+5 | — | 22m 10s | |
| 10/27/25 | ![]() Episode 1: RANOVUS✨ | AI infrastructuredeep tech+4 | Hamid Arabzadeh | RANOVUS | OttawaKanata North+1 | RANOVUSAI+5 | — | 33m 45s | |
| 10/23/25 | ![]() Season 15: Defence Innovation - Trailer✨ | defence innovationcollaborative innovation+4 | — | Invest Ottawa | Ottawa-GatineauCanada | defenceinnovation+5 | — | 0m 30s | |
| 12/13/24 | ![]() Invested in the Economy and Culture of Nightlife - Mathieu Grondin✨ | nightlifearts and culture+3 | Mathieu Grondin | Invest Ottawa | Ottawadowntown | nightlifeOttawa+5 | — | 33m 07s | |
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| 11/29/24 | ![]() Invested in Better Tools for Rental Property Management - Victor Wang | Sometimes all you need are the right tools for the job. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Sam Laprade interviews Victor Wang, the Co-Founder and COO of Lutendi Systems, an Ottawa-based business that developed a rent reporting system designed to help housing providers and renters achieve their financial goals. Talk about a win-win! The company recently won the first-ever Invest Ottawa Immigrant Founder Launchpad Pitch Final, and the team is enjoying the buzz – and funding – from their big win. Wang joins the podcast to discuss the company and its expansion plans, and he touches on why he thinks downtown Ottawa needs more mixed-use developments to bring people, retail, and energy to the area. | — | ||||||
| 11/15/24 | ![]() Invested in Helping Start-Ups Get Started - Eric McRae | New reality, new business plan! On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, Eric McRae joins the podcast to discuss how he steered his downtown co-working business through the COVID-19 pandemic. Eric, the Founder and CEO of MBO Co-working, describes launching his business in the Byward Market in 2015 and then, just five years later, facing a national work-from-home order and rapidly changing market demands. Listen as he and host Sam Laprade talk about how he prioritized community building to ensure his company stayed the course and how he has expanded to include business coaching to his portfolio with the goal of helping local start-ups... well, get started. | — | ||||||
| 11/1/24 | ![]() Invested in Downtown Corporate Culture - Erin Kelly | It’s time to “Ask Erin!” Erin, why is downtown Ottawa the right home for Advanced Symbolics Inc.? On Season 14 of Invested in Our New Reality, we are interviewing Ottawa business leaders with companies based downtown and stakeholders driving revitalization efforts. On this episode, our guest is Erin Kelly, the CEO of Advanced Symbolics Inc., the creators of @askpolly, a predictive AI tool. The company has offices in the busy ByWard Market and Erin joins host Sam Laprade to discuss AI, their successful and growing company, and her thoughts on the good, the bad, and the untapped potential of the downtown district. | — | ||||||
| 10/18/24 | ![]() Invested in Downtown Stores and Shops - Benson Mutalemwa | A boutique non-alcoholic bottle shop in the heart of downtown? Cheers to that! Season 14 of Invested in Our New Reality is well underway and, now halfway through the season, listeners have heard from key stakeholders and business owners generously sharing their thoughts on the future of downtown. In this episode, host Sam Laprade interviews Benson Mutalemwa, Founder & CEO of Knyota Non-Alcoholic Drinks, located at 104 Bank Street. In this lively and passionate chat, they discuss what it means to be a small business owner with a storefront in Downtown Ottawa and the growing marketplace for well-crafted non-alcoholic drinks available from a knowledgeable local vendor. | — | ||||||
| 10/4/24 | ![]() Invested in the Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda - Sueling Ching | Sueling Ching is a woman with a plan, and if anyone can pull it off, she can! Don’t miss this informative and interesting episode of Invested in Our New Reality with guest Sueling Ching, the President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBT). She joins host Sam Laprade to discuss the Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda, developed by the OBT and the Canadian Urban Institute, along with several other key stakeholders, to reimagine and rejuvenate Downtown Ottawa. Listen as Sueling makes a strong case for the plan and its objectives and shares why creating a future-ready and dynamic urban core will benefit all residents of the National Capital Region. | — | ||||||
| 9/20/24 | ![]() Invested in the Ottawa Business Community - Matt Holland | Let’s talk business, and by that, we mean the business of being in business in Ottawa. On the latest episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Sam Laprade interviews Matthew Holland, the CEO of Field Effect, a world-class cybersecurity provider based out of Ottawa with clients around the world. Matthew is a business leader, family man, and foodie, and he enjoys living and working in the National Capital Region. Listen as he outlines his many reasons to love this city, including its downtown, discusses Field Effect, and shares the benefits of launching a business in Ottawa — plus a few restaurant recommendations thrown in for good measure. | — | ||||||
| 9/6/24 | ![]() Invested in Fine Dining Downtown - Stephen Beckta | We’re back with Season 14 of Invested in Our New Reality! In this season — titled Downtown: Evolved — host Sam Laprade will explore the dynamic transformation of Ottawa's downtown core. To kick things off in style, she welcomed guest Stephen Beckta, the acclaimed chef and owner of three popular Ottawa restaurants: Beckta, Play Food & Wine, and Gezellig. Listen as these two friends dish on everything and anything: from why Stephen left New York City and Paris behind to launch his business here (hint: it’s a love story), to persisting through the pandemic, to today’s fine dining market and why he thinks restaurants are only one part of what makes downtown Ottawa a great destination. | — | ||||||
| 8/16/24 | ![]() Season 14 Trailer - Downtown Evolved | Join host Sam Laprade for the 14th season of Invested in Our New Reality, Invest Ottawa’s podcast designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs. This season, titled “Downtown: Evolved,” explores the dynamic transformation of Ottawa's downtown core. As the city adapts to the changes of the past few years, Sam engages in conversations with the leaders who call downtown Ottawa their home base and with the stakeholders driving revitalization efforts. From innovation hubs to attractions, this series delves into the exciting developments shaping Ottawa as a vibrant destination for living, working, and playing. Tune in for insightful discussions on how Ottawa is evolving into a city that continues to thrive and grow as a national capital. Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of Ottawa’s downtown, this season offers a front-row seat to conversations that matter. | — | ||||||
| 5/24/24 | ![]() Invested in Custom Software Solutions - bitHeads Inc. | For bitHeads Inc, collaboration isn’t just a buzz word; it’s their business plan. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Sam Laprade interviews Martin Savard, Director of Sales & Business Development at bitHeads Inc., an Ottawa-based tech company known for building custom software solutions to support other businesses’ growth and innovation. A true Ottawa enthusiast, Savard shares his thoughts on what makes this city great, how to nurture talent, why cooperation and idea-sharing matters in tech and why balance–in life and work–is a company-wide priority. | — | ||||||
| 5/10/24 | ![]() Invested in Clean Air - TerraFixing | Cleaner air by cleaning? Of course, Ottawa has a company for that! On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Sam Laprade interviews Vida Gabriel the Co-Founder of TerraFixing, an Ottawa-based business on a mission to reach net zero. To get there, they developed the cutting-edge technology necessary to capture, concentrate, and permanently store CO2 in cold climates. An accomplished engineer, Gabriel shares her insights on the cleantech space and climate change, engineering and women in STEM, Ottawa, and the joy of studying, working, and excelling in her field, in both official languages. | — | ||||||
| 4/26/24 | ![]() Invested in Optimizing Solar Energy - Aurora Solar | For Aurora Solar, “make hay while the sun shines” is a tried-and-true business plan. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, Ottawa radio stalwart Sam Laprade interviews Thusha Agampodi, who is the Director of Engineering at Aurora Solar, a global company with an office in Ottawa. They market a cloud-based platform that uses data, automation, and AI to augment solar energy design and optimization and support solar businesses around the world. To date, over 10 million solar projects have been designed with the platform. In this interview, they discuss the future of solar and the many business, tech, and lifestyle advantages Ottawa offers, including mentorship and support for women in STEM. | — | ||||||
| 4/12/24 | ![]() Invested in Supporting Struggling Students - Open Door Educational Services | Helping others is always a good idea, and for one Ottawa entrepreneur, it makes good business sense, too! On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, Heather Desjardins sits down with Sam Laprade to discuss her growing company, Open Door Educational Services. A teacher by trade, Heather built her now-thriving business after identifying a need for additional support for students who might otherwise fall through the cracks. Listen to this inspiring interview and learn how this local CEO found her voice as an entrepreneur in Ottawa, the business-friendly city she is proud to call home. | — | ||||||
| 3/28/24 | ![]() Invested in Rapid and Accurate Cannabis Testing - Ekidna Sensing | Why Ottawa? Let us count the ways! For the team behind Ekidna Sensing, they are: talent, funding, mentorship, R&D support, and lab access – and that is just the beginning. On Season 13 of Invested in Our New Reality, our host Sam Laprade is speaking with the brightest minds in business and tech to uncover why so many leaders choose to set up shop in Ottawa. In this episode, she interviews Nic Boileau, CEO of Ekidna Sensing, a local start-up whose rapid, accurate, and decentralized cannabis testing technology helps licensed producers eliminate production bottlenecks, reduce operational costs, and bring their products to market faster. | — | ||||||
| 3/15/24 | ![]() Invested in Aviation, Autonomous, and Automotive - Aviation Products and Operations | Howling winds and icy roads? Perfection! For one company, Ottawa’s famously distinct four-season weather is driving their success. In Season 13 of Invested in Our New Reality, Ottawa radio legend Sam Laprade is uncovering why so many companies choose the National Capital Region as their home base. In this episode, she speaks with Dana Borschewski, VP Aviation Products and Operations for Aurrigo, a leading international provider of transport technology solutions. As a global company with offices in five countries, Ottawa, with its Area X.O, is the right place to develop cutting-edge autonomous vehicles built to face any weather or road conditions. Aurrigo is able to test its products throughout our sunny summers and bitterly cold winters, ensuring its team and technology are ready for anything. | — | ||||||
| 3/1/24 | ![]() Invested in the Future of Tech - Shabodi Telecommunications | A well-known tech hub since the dial-up era, Ottawa is the first choice for companies looking to put down roots. On Season 13 of Invested in Our New Reality, we’re diving into the many advantages of building a business here, including a big pool of potential employees, R&D support, and all-around work-life balance. On this episode, host Sam Laprade interviews Harpreet Geekee, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Shabodi Telecommunications. This award-winning company helps organizations build and develop apps that take advantage of the advancements that come from the latest 5G wireless networks, and they do it from right here in the National Capital Region. | — | ||||||
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