Welcome to the World’s Edge
Welcome to the World’s Edge
Welcome to Season 2 of techNL’s podcast Creators at the World’s Edge. Hosted by Mimi Sheriff, we’re diving even deeper into the stories of the innovators, dreamers, and trailblazers who are shaping the future of Newfoundland and Labrador’s tech scene. From entrepreneurs and engineers to artists, educators, and community leaders, this season highlights the diversity of those who call Canada’s most easterly province home. Each episode uncovers their stories—unpacking the grit, resilience, and creativity needed to make global waves from the edge of North America.
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Latest Podcast
Finding New Power: Dulanjalee Iluksooriya- Solace Power
Meet Dula, who turned her international journey into a fresh take on tech marketing. As Marketing Manager at Solace Power, she's bringing her rich background in diplomacy, journalism, and international relations to Newfoundland and Labrador's grow...
Season 2 Episodes
Finding New Power: Dulanjalee Iluksooriya- Solace Power
Meet Dula, who turned her international journey into a fresh take on tech marketing. As Marketing Manager at Solace Power, she's bringing her rich background in diplomacy, journalism, and international relations to Newfoundland and Labrador's grow...
Engineer to Impact Innovator: Ayon Shahed – Branch Innovations
Meet Ayon Shahed, whose journey from engineer to healthcare innovator started with a camping trip and a leap of faith to Newfoundland and Labrador. Now leading Branch Innovations at Seafair Capital, he's working to fix those tricky yet critical ga...
Finding Her Space: Meagan Kay-Fowlow, Co-Innovation Center
Meet Meagan Kay-Fowlow, whose unexpected return to Newfoundland and Labrador helped spark a tech transformation. As President of the Co-Innovation Center (COIC), she's transforming a former building supply store into the province's innovation gate...
Innovation Meets Traditional Knowledge: Rex Holwell of SmartICE
Meet Rex Holwell, who's bridging traditional knowledge with modern tech to keep northern communities safe. As Manager of Operations at SmartICE, he's empowering Inuit communities to monitor rapidly changing sea ice conditions with remote sensors. ...
Rewriting the Rules of Legal Tech I Scott Stevenson of Spellbook
Meet Scott Stevenson, who's overruling the status quo of expensive legal services through AI. As co-founder and CEO of Spellbook, he's created an AI-powered co-pilot that's putting affordable legal help in order. With his "woodworker's mindset" – ...
Creativity Meets Engineering | Taejha Young of Carnegie Learning
Taejha Young, a mechanical engineer turned tech project manager, believes that every problem has a solution. In this episode, Taejha shares her journey from engineering to tech, the joy of creative problem-solving, and her belief in empowering peo...
From Local Volunteer to Global Game-Changer | Taylor Young of CoLab
In this episode, Taylor Young, Chief Strategy Officer at CoLab and former Enactus world champion, takes us on her journey from high school volunteer to leading a team of 80 to global victory. She reveals how Enactus uses entrepreneurship to tackle...
Breaking Bias and Building Futures | Lesley Chard of Digital Waves
From building websites at 13 to leading powerhouse design teams, Lesley Chard is all about breaking bias and leveling the tech playing field. As VP of Design at Carnegie Learning and founder of Digital Waves, she’s helping young women and gender-d...
Levelling up with AI Coaching | Mike Winter of trophi.ai
Ever wish you had a personal coach for your favourite video game—or even real-life sports? Mike Winter from trophi.ai is making that dream a reality by democratizing coaching through AI. In this episode, Mike takes us through his journey from raci...
Tackling Type 2 Diabetes with Tech | Mandy Woodland of Amp Health
Mandy Woodland is on a mission to help millions prevent type 2 diabetes with Amp Health. In this episode, Mandy shares her journey from marine biology and law to tech entrepreneurship, blending her expertise to revolutionize diabetes management. A...
