In this final episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by COO of Long View Systems and catalyst to beginning Collisions YYC, Kevin Crowe, to explore the evolution of Western Canadian business, the growing importance of tech sovereignty, and the role of thoughtful leadership in today’s complex world. From the changing face of Alberta’s economy to the human side of innovation, this episode is both a celebration and a reflection—marking the end of a podcast chapter that’s elevated hundreds of voices across the region.

In this episode:

• The economic evolution of Alberta and the digital sovereignty movement
• Why Long View’s values are inseparable from its success
• Leadership lessons from nearly three decades in business
• The responsibilities that come with influence and privilege
• Reflections on the origin and impact of Collisions YYC

This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc

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Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

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Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Kevin Crowe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-crowe-2a709432

Long View Systems’ Website: https://www.longviewsystems.com

Long View Systems’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/longviewsystems

Long View Systems’ Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/longviewsystems

Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by Hugo Lafontaine, Vice President of Schneider Electric, to unpack the human side of digital transformation in Canada’s infrastructure and energy sectors. From automation to AI, Hugo offers a refreshing take on why technology alone isn’t enough to drive progress—and why Canada needs to rethink its approach to risk, mentorship, and innovation culture.

In this episode:

• The three pillars of successful digital transformation: tech, adoption, and implementation
• Why Canada’s conservative business culture is slowing innovation
• How Schneider Electric is investing in Calgary’s energy and tech ecosystem
• The rise of smart buildings and what’s stalling their mainstream adoption
• The promise and pitfalls of AI in operations and training
• The importance of simplifying tech to make it more human

Top 3 Wisdom Bombs

"By doing all that at the same time—making sure you grow, making sure you’re profitable, and being sustainable—they’re not mutually exclusive, they actually can work quite well together.” - Hugo Lafontaine

“The main reason [the US is accelerating] is the massive investment that countries, sectors, and so on are doing with technology.” - Hugo Lafontaine

“Technology is not going to come and fix your process.” - Hugo Lafontaine

This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc

Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.

If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada.

We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.

Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Hugo Lafontaine’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugolafontaine

Schneider Electric’s Website: https://www.se.com/ca/en/

Schneider Electric’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/schneider-electric

Schneider Electric’s Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/SchneiderElectric

Schneider Electric’s Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/schneiderelectric

Schneider Electric’s X: https://www.x.com/SchneiderElecCA

Schneider Electric’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SchneiderElectric

Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by Katrina German, Founder and CEO of Ethical Digital, to explore how we can build technology that respects people. From AI governance to inclusive design, Katrina shares the mission behind her company’s work: making digital tools that are not only effective, but truly ethical. They explore into how organizations can implement AI and data systems responsibly, how diverse teams lead to better tech, and why we’re at a critical crossroads in digital evolution. Katrina offers practical strategies, personal stories, and big-picture thinking about what it means to create tech with humanity at its core.

In this episode:

• Why AI and digital ethics matter more than ever
• The role of diverse lived experience in ethical innovation
• How AI can be weaponized—and how to prevent it
• Tech solutions that prioritize inclusion, consent, and transparency
• How to move from compliance-driven to values-driven systems

Top 3 Wisdom Bombs

"Technology is influencing every single industry. It is creating the future as we speak.” - Katrina German

“If we want to see changes in the Internet, we need to make sure that corporations and businesses are educated in terms of what some of these impacts are of where they're putting their money.” - Katrina German

“ The biggest skill you need right now is resilience.” - Katrina German

This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc

Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.

If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada.

We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.

Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Katrina German’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinagerman

Katrina German’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinavision

Ethical Digital’s Website: https://www.ethicaldigital.ca

Ethical Digital’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethicaldigitalca

Ethical Digital’s Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/ethical_digital

Ethical Digital’s Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/EthicalDigitalCA

Ethical Digital’s X: https://www.x.com/Ethical_Digital

Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing