Monday, June 29, 2020

Innovation by Press Release: The June 29th 2020 Edition of the Age of Ingenuity

We live in a world where innovators can’t get funding without sending the right press releases to legacy media dinosaurs who mostly don’t have the resources to fact check the content. Welcome to the June 29th, 2020 edition of the Age of Ingenuity.


Sources cited during this episode include the following:


"Age of Ingenuity" tracks Canada's "innovation ecosystem," the organizations, agencies and individuals attempting to turn innovative Canadian start-ups into world class, billion dollar "unicorns," able to anchor industries and create jobs.


Age of Ingenuity Credits


Producer and Host - Chuck Black
Host and Contributor - Brian Orlotti
Host and Contributor - Al Calder
Associate Producer and Contributor - John Penturn

Music: Freesound House Flow by Jaturo licenced under a Creative Commons 0 Licence.

The Age of Ingenuity is created using ZOOMOpen Shot Video EditorGimp, various laptops and cell phones, plus lots and lots of coffee.

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Monday, June 22, 2020

BlackRock, Fruit Farmers and Federal Contact Trackers: The June 22nd Episode of the Age of Ingenuity

Welcome to the June 22nd, 2020 episode of the Age of Ingenuity.


The world’s largest and perhaps most influential financial institution has sunk its carnivorous teeth into our current Federal government and will have a great deal of influence on Canadian innovation going forward.

Sources cited during this episode include the following:



"Age of Ingenuity" tracks Canada's "innovation ecosystem," the organizations, agencies and individuals attempting to turn innovative Canadian start-ups into world class, billion dollar "unicorns," able to anchor industries and create jobs.


Age of Ingenuity Credits


Producer and Host - Chuck Black
Host and Contributor - Brian Orlotti
Host and Contributor - Al Calder
Associate Producer and Contributor - John Penturn

Music: Freesound House Flow by Jaturo licenced under a Creative Commons 0 Licence.

The Age of Ingenuity is created using ZOOMOpen Shot Video EditorGimp, various laptops and cell phones, plus lots and lots of coffee.

Follow us on YouTube and Bitchute. Check out our social media on Facebook, GabLinkedInMindsPinterest, Steemit and Twitter. Follow the stories we're tracking on the Canadian Innovation News and Upcoming Events Scoop-It feeds.

Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976, allowing for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism and under section 29 of the 1921 Canadian Copyright Act allowing for “fair dealing” exemptions for criticism, review and news reporting.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

The CVCA, Precision Medicine and Code Tuesdays: The June 15th, 2020 Episode of the Age of Ingenuity

Welcome to the June 15th, 2020 episode of the Age of Ingenuity.


The future is being built as we speak, although it might not turn out the way we want, especially when it comes to the development of advanced medical diagnostics technologies, an industry currently  booming in Canada or the latest report from the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association.

Sources cited during this episode include the following:
  • Wiktionary, the free dictionary definition of Qanik.


"Age of Ingenuity" tracks Canada's "innovation ecosystem," the organizations, agencies and individuals attempting to turn innovative Canadian start-ups into world class, billion dollar "unicorns," able to anchor industries and create jobs.


Age of Ingenuity Credits


Producer and Host - Chuck Black
Host and Contributor - Brian Orlotti
Host and Contributor - Al Calder
Associate Producer and Contributor - John Penturn

Music: Freesound House Flow by Jaturo licenced under a Creative Commons 0 Licence.

The Age of Ingenuity is created using ZOOMOpen Shot Video EditorGimp and lots of coffee.

Follow us on YouTubeBitchute and Vimeo. Check out our social media on Facebook, GabLinkedIn, MindsPinterest, Steemit and Twitter. Follow the stories we're tracking on the Canadian Innovation News and Upcoming Events Scoop-It feeds.

Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976, allowing for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism and under section 29 of the 1921 Canadian Copyright Act allowing for “fair dealing” exemptions for criticism, review and news reporting.

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Monday, June 08, 2020

That New Corporate 5G Internet: The June 8th, 2020 Edition of the Age of Ingenuity

Welcome to the June 8th, 2020 episode of the Age of Ingenuity.


Canada is fast rolling out new high speed 5G internet services. They’re expected to revolutionize the Canadian telecom industry and innovation capabilities and will cost $40Bln CDN or more. The funds will be distributed among the usual giant domestic and international suspects.

Sources cited during this episode include the following:
  • The 1942 American romantic drama film Casablanca


"Age of Ingenuity" tracks Canada's "innovation ecosystem," the organizations, agencies and individuals attempting to turn innovative Canadian start-ups into world class, billion dollar "unicorns," able to anchor industries and create jobs.


Age of Ingenuity Credits


Producer and Host - Chuck Black
Host and Contributor - Brian Orlotti
Host and Contributor - Al Calder
Associate Producer and Contributor - John Penturn

Music: Freesound House Flow by Jaturo licenced under a Creative Commons 0 Licence.

The Age of Ingenuity is created using ZOOMOpen Shot Video EditorGimp and lots of coffee.

Follow us on YouTubeBitchute and Vimeo. Check out our social media at on Facebook, GabLinkedIn, Minds, Pinterest, Steemit and Twitter. Follow the stories we're tracking on the Canadian Innovation News and Upcoming Events Scoop-It feeds.

Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976, allowing for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism and under section 29 of the 1921 Canadian Copyright Act allowing for “fair dealing” exemptions for criticism, review and news reporting.

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Tuesday, June 02, 2020

Last Years Successes / This Years Concerns; The June 1st, 2020 Edition of the Age of Ingenuity

Welcome to the June 1st, 2020 episode of the Age of Ingenuity.


Canadian venture capital (VC) disbursements reached historical high in 2019, completing 642 financings of $7Bln plus in total. But that growth has evaporated in our current, shattered economy.

Sources cited during this episode include the following:


"Age of Ingenuity" tracks Canada's "innovation ecosystem," the organizations, agencies and individuals attempting to turn innovative Canadian start-ups into world class, billion dollar "unicorns," able to anchor industries and create jobs.


Age of Ingenuity Credits


Producer and Host - Chuck Black
Host and Contributor - Brian Orlotti
Host and Contributor - Al Calder
Associate Producer and Contributor - John Penturn

Music: Freesound House Flow by Jaturo licenced under a Creative Commons 0 Licence.

The Age of Ingenuity is created using ZOOMOpen Shot Video EditorGimp and lots of coffee.

Follow us on YouTubeBitchute and Vimeo. Check out our social media at on Facebook, GabLinkedIn, Minds, Pinterest, Steemit and Twitter. Follow the stories we're tracking on the Innovation News and Upcoming Events Scoop-It feeds.

Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976, allowing for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism and under section 29 of the 1921 Canadian Copyright Act allowing for “fair dealing” exemptions for criticism, review and news reporting.

Support the show on Patreon and Paypal. 

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