AmberMac Blog

#TheFeed: Zum Zum; SOAR Entrepreneurship; & Podcasts

TF257: Craig McCutcheon, CEO of Zum Zum, fills us in on how they adapted their AI dispatch platform from chauffeur service to grocery delivery during the pandemic. Plus, founder of SOAR Entrepreneurship, Henry Greenberg, joins us with the details on its mission to foster a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship in… Read More

Amber Talks Virtual Speaking with Halina St. James

I was recently had a great chant with Halina St. James, a former international report turned speaking coach, at an event organized by the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. In addition to discussing some great interview opportunities I’ve had (from former FBI Director James Comey to Canadian Prime Minister Justin… Read More

New Season Launch: This is Mining Season 2

Last year, I co-hosted and we co-produced a new podcast series called This is Mining. We’re back with another new season, including 4 episodes coming over the next few weeks. Episode 1: Robotics, Automation, & the 21st Century Miner with Professor Joshua Marshall In this episode, Queen’s University Engineering Professor,… Read More

#TheFeed: Xandar Kardian; Bryte; & ByondXR

TF256: Xandar Kardian CEO and Co-Founder Sam Yang joins us to talk about their new sensor using radar-based technology to make your smart home or smart office even smarter. Plus, Ely Tsern, Co-Founder and CEO of Bryte discusses restorative sleep and the AI-powered mattresses that enable better sleep patterns. Also,… Read More

#TheFeed: Picnyk; NFTs; & ScanMyPhotos

TF255: Keep in contact with your parents and grandparents with Picnyk. CEO, Hayden Dent, reveals their simple approach to keeping seniors connected via talk, text, and video. Plus, we chat about all things NFT with Abram Brown, a Senior Editor at Forbes. Also, we talk to the CEO of digital photo… Read More

A Year of Virtual Events: 5 Things We’ve Learned

We’ve just wrapped up one year of virtual events at AmberMac Media and I thought it was time to reflect on what we’ve learned. To start of with, when I say virtual events, it’s important to define the term, as our client work has included all of the following… Read More

#TheFeed: Onto; Wise; & Oscar Predictions

TF254: It’s a new era of human wearables and Brokoslaw Laschowski, a University of Waterloo PhD candidate, discusses the research to develop exoskeleton legs. Next, we delve into the new all-inclusive electric car subscription and this innovative model from Onto with CEO Rob Jolly. Plus, we talk to Nicholas Lembo,… Read More

#TheFeed: Unleash Results; Fertility; & Self Publishing

TF253: Jeff Tetz, CEO of Unleash Results, joins us to review the landscape for events over the past year and explain what changes accompanied the shift to hosting virtually. Also, we discover how our environment is impacting fertility with epidemiologist, Dr. Shanna Swan. Plus, we learn how to publish our… Read More

Oh Canada: 5 Reasons Why You Should Get a .CA Domain

This is a sponsored post by CIRA. Opinions are 100% mine. Canada’s entrepreneurs are pivoting their businesses online in record numbers, and customers want to shop and support Canadian companies.   During the pandemic, we’ve seen thousands of businesses shift from in-person experiences to digital-first… Read More

#TheFeed: Bay Mills Investment Group; Flipboard; & Piaggio Fast Forward

TF252: Sheldon James, CEO and Managing Partner of the new VC firm Bay Mills Investment Group, is pursuing a goal of fostering BIPOC-owned businesses in Canada. Also, CEO of Flipboard, Mike McCue, discusses their expansion of local coverage into more than 1,000 cities. Plus, Greg Lynn, CEO of Piaggio Fast… Read More