IDEA START Podcast
Season 2
IDEA START Podcast S02 EP 01 | ft. Ray & Jackie Hope aka Midlife Mountaineer
In this episode, we sit down with Ray and Jackie Hope — the adventurous filmmaking duo behind Midlife Mountaineer and creators of the award-featured short film Prairie Ice Farmers. From learning filmmaking during the pandemic to climbing mountains in their 50s, they’re redefining what it means to be “over the hill.”
Hear their journey into storytelling, entrepreneurship, creativity, and building a production company while working full-time jobs — plus their advice for students, creators, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Watch to get inspired, rethink aging, and learn how passion can fuel reinvention at any stage of life.
Season 1
IDEA START Podcast EP05 | Featuring Loren Oschipok, Director, Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization & Innovation
Join us on this episode of the IDEA START Podcast as we dive into the world of intellectual property with Loren Oschipok, Director of Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization and Innovation at the University of Manitoba. Loren shares his journey from neuroscience researcher to technology transfer expert, offering insights into how the university protects and leverages innovations. Learn about the process of moving ideas from the lab to the community, the importance of IP policies, and the exciting Lab2Market program supporting student entrepreneurs. Whether you're a researcher, student, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode provides valuable guidance on safeguarding and commercializing your ideas.
Reach out to Loren and his team for more information or to explore partnerships - partnerships@umanitoba.ca.
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IDEA START Podcast EP04 | Featuring Brenda M. Stoesz, Research Lead - Science of Teaching and Learning
Join us on this episode of the IDEA START Podcast as we explore cutting-edge educational innovation with Dr. Brenda Stoesz from the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, University of Manitoba. Dr. Stoesz shares her journey as an educator, researcher, and innovator, focusing on her groundbreaking project that uses virtual reality (VR) to help educators develop and refine their communication skills. Whether you're an educator, a student, or simply curious about the future of learning technologies, this conversation offers valuable insights into the intersection of technology and education. Reach out to Brenda Stoesz for more information or to get involved in the VR project.
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IDEA START Podcast EP03 | Featuring Debra Jonasson-Young, Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship
In this episode, Debra Jonasson-Young, executive director of the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship from the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba shares about the role of the Stu Clark Centre in supporting applied entrepreneurship education at UM.
IDEA START Podcast EP02 | Featuring Divya Sharma and Thomas Blumer, University of Manitoba Student's Union (UMSU)
Join us on the IDEA START Podcast with Divya Sharma, UMSU’s 100th and youngest president, and Thomas Blumer, UMSU’s General Manager. Divya shares her journey leading a student union that empowers innovation and advocacy, while Thomas highlights UMSU Ventures, a space for student entrepreneurs to grow their ideas. Together, they inspire students to take action and make an impact. Discover how UMSU is shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators!
IDEA START Podcast EP01 | Featuring Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba
In our first episode, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manitoba as our guest! Dr. Benarroch shares his vision for innovation and entrepreneurship at UM, emphasizing the importance of nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset across disciplines.
He discusses the role of IDEA START, his brainchild, in supporting startups, interdisciplinary collaboration and the impact of entrepreneurial thinking on students' careers.
IDEA START Podcast EP00 | Featuring Hosts Rajeev Koyal and Janine Carmichael
Learn about the IDEA START Podcast series from the hosts, Rajeev Koyal and Janine Carmichael, as they go in-depth into the purpose behind the podcast and their goals.
Contributors
The IDEA START Podcast is hosted by:
