Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcast
Al Del Degan
335 episodes
2 days ago
Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcast showcases those who are contributing to and / or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Rainforest Alberta is a world-class community of dreamers and doers, connected by a common goal of making Alberta fertile ground for building, developing, and growing innovative ideas into sustainable ventures. https://rainforestab.ca
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Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcast showcases those who are contributing to and / or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Rainforest Alberta is a world-class community of dreamers and doers, connected by a common goal of making Alberta fertile ground for building, developing, and growing innovative ideas into sustainable ventures. https://rainforestab.ca
Empowering the Next Generation: Unleashing Talent at Symend
Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcast
27 minutes
2 months ago
Empowering the Next Generation: Unleashing Talent at Symend
On this episode of the Leaders, Innovators, and Big Ideas Podcast, host Al Del Degan speaks with Aly Musani, the dynamic CFO and COO of Symend. Aly shares the fascinating journey of Symend from a visionary idea to a significant success story in Calgary. At the heart of Symend's strategy is a radical rethinking of customer engagement, particularly in collections, to promote collaboration rather than confrontation. Aly highlights the company's thriving internship program that fosters innovation among young talents like a 15-year-old innovator redefining market analysis with A.I. tools. Aly discusses the power of fresh perspectives unburdened by traditional constraints, illustrating how they can lead to inventive solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast where we showcase fascinating people who are Leaders, Innovators, and have Big Ideas!Host: Al Del Degan is a software developer and tech leader in Alberta's innovation ecosystem. He is also a Web3 enthusiast and podcaster, sharing his knowledge and passion for emerging technologies with his audience. Al is the founder and CTO of New Idea Machine, a software company dedicated to helping new developers gain hands-on experience building real-world applications. With his commitment to giving back to the community, Al is always available to offer advice on technology and business. His passion for innovation and entrepreneurship is evident in everything he does, making him a respected leader in the tech industry.
Guest: Aly Musani is a seasoned finance executive with over two decades of experience helping entrepreneurial companies scale successfully. With a unique focus on balancing financial discipline with operational health, he is currently building the infrastructure at Symend to support its sustainable global growth. His prior experience includes leading large, global finance teams in the technology and energy sectors.
Show Links:
Symend
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Show Quotes:
"I think there's a different mindset that comes out of these group of individuals who are natural problem solvers.""I think a lot of people, they just immediately assume that somebody who's at a junior level doesn't have enough experience to accomplish anything."
Credits...This Episode Sponsored By: New Idea MachineEpisode Music: Tony Del DeganCreator & Producer: Al Del Degan
Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcast
Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcast showcases those who are contributing to and / or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Rainforest Alberta is a world-class community of dreamers and doers, connected by a common goal of making Alberta fertile ground for building, developing, and growing innovative ideas into sustainable ventures. https://rainforestab.ca
