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Island Thrive: Conversations with Business and Community Leaders.
Covid-19 rushed into our lives. For some business leaders, the impact was immediately devastating; operations ceased and layoffs were initiated. For others, the experience was manageable but required speedy innovation.Our vision is to create a space where local leaders can have frank conversations about the ups and downs of doing business on Vancouver Island. Our focus in the first season will be about navigating both the opportunities and challenges that the pandemic presents but as time moves forward our focus will shift as businesses evolve. And to be clear, this isn't a podcast just about technology, it's more about business, specifically business on the Island.
Island Thrive: Conversations with Business and Community Leaders.
In conversation with Dan Gunn: Social capital and technology innovation around Greater Victoria
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Smart Dolphins IT
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Season 2
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Episode 2
In this episode of Island Thrive, we chat with Dan Gunn, executive director of VIATEC. He shares his thesis of the city of Victoria, referring to it as a magnetic city — a place that has a remarkable quality of life and offers exceptional opportunities. This pull helps fuel the growth of the four billion dollar per year tech industry. Dan also talks about the organic development of the tech district, the industry landscape and how the pandemic has impacted the mission and culture of their own organization.