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Calgary’s Entrepreneurial DNA, Campus to Community, and a Culture of Innovation

Calgary’s Entrepreneurial DNA, Campus to Community, and a Culture of Innovation

Update: 2025-07-29
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In this episode, host Scott Stirrett chats with Guy Levesque, Executive Director of the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary, to explore what makes Calgary one of Canada’s most vibrant—and underestimated—entrepreneurial cities. From its rugged roots and risk-taking culture to its rapidly growing tech sector, Guy unpacks what he calls Calgary’s “entrepreneurial DNA.”Drawing from his cross-country experience in innovation ecosystems, Guy shares why he made the leap from Ottawa to Calgary, what sets the city’s startup community apart, and how the Hunter Hub is fueling a diverse pipeline of entrepreneurial talent. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, or just curious about what’s happening in Western Canada, this episode offers an inside look at a city—and a community—on the rise.

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Calgary’s Entrepreneurial DNA, Campus to Community, and a Culture of Innovation

Calgary’s Entrepreneurial DNA, Campus to Community, and a Culture of Innovation

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