One Feather Two Pens: Episode 13 - Carving Digital Pathways

About this episode

Ryan St. Germaine discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and the importance of Indigenous leadership in technology.

In this episode, we sit down with serial entrepreneur Ryan St. Germaine, a visionary leader who helped found the Indigenous Tech Circle, a network of nearly a thousand Indigenous tech professionals. Ryan reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, his family history, and the responsibilities that come with leading in both business and community. Our conversation touches on themes of digital sovereignty, collective strength, and the importance of creating our own spaces rather than waiting for permission to join others. Ryan speaks candidly about the balance between Indigenous values and the often extractive nature of the tech industry, and why moving forward with courage and faith is essential. Along the way, he shares the story of Tech Circle’s growth, the challenges of sustainability, and the vision of building an ecosystem rooted in Indigenous knowledge, governance, and innovation. This is a powerful dialogue about resilience, responsibility, and the future of Indigenous leadership in technology. We hope you will explore it as an invitation to think about how we connect, invest, and shape digital spaces. Gila’kasla! Follow us on Twitter: Wtncast Follow your co-hosts: Tommy | Al |…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tommy Cooke, Allan Coombs

Guest: Ryan St. Germaine

Topics covered

• digital sovereignty
• Indigenous leadership
• entrepreneurship
• community responsibility
• technology
• resilience

Keywords

• Indigenous Tech Circle
• digital pathways
• entrepreneurial journey
• collective strength
• sustainability
• Indigenous knowledge
• innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Indigenous Tech Circle

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