Kevin Dahl, Director, ElevateIP at Innovate Calgary. The Community Builder

In a recent Between Meetings episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Dahl, Director of ElevateIP at Innovate Calgary. Our conversation dove into his professional journey, explored the early days of Calgary's innovation ecosystem, highlighted his impactful stint at Plug and Play, and delved into his current role at Innovate Calgary. 

Takeaways:

• I am always in the corner of the underdog.
• Fifteen years ago, innovation was just this little shiny object over to the side.
• Becoming a startup founder is not just cool; it is actually viable now.
• Energy OR innovation, agriculture OR innovation. To me, 'OR' is simply rooted in fallacy. It should be an 'AND' conversation.

Kevin Dahl has expertise in several industries including mobile payments, hospitality tech, telecommunications, music, and tech incubation. He is a geek at heart. Kevin loves technology and he is fascinated by its impact on society. 

Between Meetings is a series of on-the-go interviews featuring industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. In these interviews, we delve into the latest trends and developments in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, catching our guests between meetings in a car ride across town. Along the way, they share inspiring stories, personal experiences, industry insights, and practical advice on how to scale your way to success. Each interview is packed with valuable information and inspiration for anyone looking to make an impact in the tech and innovation world.

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