# Marian Danko

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Andrew Browne, Co-Founder at Thin Air Labs. The Venture Builder

In Between Meetings, Andrew Browne, co-founder of Thin Air Labs, explains how founders can use non-dilutive capital to extend runway and keep ownership. Andrew reflects on Calgary’s maturing startup ecosystem, unpacks why venture capital is a specific tool for a specific job, and shows how to build…

Adam Cragg, Partner at Osney Capital. The Cybersecurity Investor

In Between Meetings, Adam Cragg, Partner at Osney Capital, shares lessons from building entrepreneurship programs at MIT, NYU, and the University of Calgary, his time at Innovate Calgary helping researchers move from lab to market, and why Osney is focused exclusively on cybersecurity. We get into …

Lisa Davis, Founder at STEM Innovation Academy. The Education Innovator

In this Between Meetings episode, Lisa Davis shares how STEM Innovation Academy went from idea to Alberta’s first new charter school in 25 years, the policies and facilities that made it possible, and how a clear instructional model keeps culture consistent across campuses. She details the UCalgary…

Max Schramm, President & CEO at Lufthansa Technik Canada. The Aviation Leader

In Between Meetings, Max Schramm, President & CEO of Lufthansa Technik Canada, shares how growing up in Eastern Germany shaped his resilience and leadership, and what brought him to Canada. We dig into why Lufthansa Technik expanded in Calgary (not the obvious choice in a Montreal-dominant aerospac…

Phil Robertson, Co-Founder at Phil & Sebastian. The Coffee Engineer

In Between Meetings, Phil Robertson, co-founder of Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters, shares how an engineering mindset shaped the way he builds coffee systems from green coffee preservation to roasting precision to café execution. We dig into why “radical consistency” is the real product, why the h…

Archive #15: Two paths in China - community, tech, and international business With Marian Danko and Ervis Micukaj

In this archive episode from 2021, Leonardo speaks with Marian Danko and Ervis Micukaj, two entrepreneurs building businesses on Chinese soil from different angles. Marian, founder of weHustle and creator of TECOM Conf, works to connect local and international tech communities to build a diverse in…

Pedro Porto Alegre, VP of Strategy at CULT Collective. The Brand Strategist

In Between Meetings, Pedro Porto Alegre, VP of Strategy at CULT Collective, shares his perspective on founder-led marketing, authentic content, city branding, and the growing role of AI in strategy. Drawing from his experience in consumer brands, entrepreneurship, and agency leadership, Pedro expla…

Madison Savilow, Director of Marketing at Carbon Upcycling. The Climate Tech Innovator

In Between Meetings, Madison Savilow from Carbon Upcycling shares her perspective on scaling climate-tech companies, industrial innovation, and the future of low-carbon construction materials. Joining Carbon Upcycling as employee #5 while still at the University of Calgary, Madison has been part of…

Musap Abdelhag, Founder of SIYS & Mini Techies. The Social Innovator

In Between Meetings, Musap (Moose) Abdelhag shares his perspective on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and the power of mentorship. As the founder of Struggle Is Your Success (SIYS) and Mini Techies, Moose has dedicated his career to helping at-risk and underserved yout…

Steve Larter, Researcher, Entrepreneur & Startup Mentor. The Academic Entrepreneur

In Between Meetings, Steve Larter shares his perspective on academic entrepreneurship, research commercialization, and what it takes to build an entrepreneurial university. Drawing on decades of experience across academia, industry, startups, and university leadership, Steve reflects on how the Uni…