Cleantech Forward Podcast
Conversations Driving Canada’s Future Economy
Cleantech Forward brings you in-depth discussions with the leaders, innovators, and experts shaping Canada’s cleantech landscape. Hosted by Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight, each episode explores the technologies, strategies, and policies driving sustainable solutions.
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July 13, 2022 Podcast Ep. 16 | Cleantech Forward with Steve Liang This week, Steve Liang, CTO of SensorUP, joins Foresight CEO Jeanette Jackson on the Cleantech Forward podcast. The two discuss Dr. Liang's work with Internet of Things (IoT), and how he and his team at SensorUp are now using that technology to tackle climate change – using sensors and data to give businesses a clear picture of their emissions and where they can find efficiencies. Listen to Podcast -
June 29, 2022 Podcast Ep. 15 | Cleantech Forward with Jeanette Jackson and David Flaks This week on the Cleantech Forward podcast, President of Invest Vancouver, David Flaks, joins Foresight CEO Jeanette Jackson to discuss the changing nature of economic development, Invest Vancouver's priorities for the Metro Vancouver Region, and how cleantech fits into that picture. Listen to Podcast -
June 15, 2022 Podcast Ep. 14 | Cleantech Forward with Jeanette Jackson, Tamara Loiselle Tamara Loiselle, CEO of Synergraze, joins Foresight CEO Jeanette Jackson on the Cleantech Forward podcast. The two discuss their Synergraze’s fascinating algae-based biotechnology and how they are using it to help farmers reduce methane emissions from cattle. Listen to Podcast -
June 1, 2022 Podcast Ep. 13 | Cleantech Forward With Jeanette Jackson, Tim Bailey This week, Tim Bailey, partner at Gowling WLG, joins Foresight CEO Jeanette Jackson on the podcast. The two discuss the state of carbontech innovation in Canada, what tools are available that can enable entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, and how that could impact the sector as a whole. Tune in to hear how carbontech innovation is helping Canada achieve its net zero goals. Listen to Podcast -
May 18, 2022 Podcast Ep. 12 | Cleantech Forward with Jeanette Jackson, Brian Lee, and Chris Reid This week Chris Reid, CEO of Ekona Power, and Brian Lee, award-winning patent attorney and partner at Gowling WLG, join Cleantech Forward to discuss the future of hydrogen technology, current barriers to mass hydrogen adoption, and the role IP protection plays in a competitive space like hydrogen. Listen to Podcast -
May 6, 2022 Podcast Cleantech Forward Mother’s Day Bonus with Jeanette Jackson and Jade Mitchell Foresight CEO Jeanette Jackson talks with her daughter, about her journey into entrepreneurship, and how cleantech innovators are changing the world. Listen to Podcast -
May 6, 2022 Podcast Ep. 11 | Cleantech Forward with Jeanette Jackson and Gareth Brown Clir Renewables’ Gareth Brown joins Jeanette Jackson to discuss the pros and cons of lighthouse projects, and how to empower the free market to spark innovation. Listen to Podcast -
April 20, 2022 Podcast Ep. 10 | Cleantech Forward with Jeanette Jackson, Roch Ripley, and Paul Austin Many investors want to see a plan to expand into international markets. Roch Ripley and Paul Austin discuss what entrepreneurs need to know before going global. Listen to Podcast -
April 6, 2022 Podcast Ep. 9 | Cleantech Forward with Investor Panel and Alex Ip Alex Ip, co-founder of CERT Systems, pitches to our panel of investors, then asks them how to develop the perfect pitch. Listen to Podcast -
March 23, 2022 Podcast Ep. 8 | Cleantech Forward with Jeanette Jackson and Meredith Adler Meredith Adler shares how Student Energy is working hard to empower youth to get involved in the climate policy decision making process. Listen to Podcast -
March 9, 2022 Podcast Ep. 7 | Cleantech Forward with Jeanette Jackson and Ifor Ffowcs-Williams Ifor Ffowcs-Williams discuses how strong clusters can elevate Canada’s status in cleantech, and provide long lasting economic stability within the industry. Listen to Podcast -
February 23, 2022 Podcast Ep. 6 | Cleantech Forward with Investor Panel Featuring Scott Jenkins Scott Jenkins, ZS2 Technologies pitches his technology to this panel of investors, and shares his vision for the future of construction. Listen to Podcast