Collisions YYC

In this episode, Connor O’Shea will inspire you to take a chance on your next big idea. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Westgen Technologies, a remote power and methane-reduction technology company. While on paternity leave, he and his co-founder mortgaged their homes, took their entire savings, and invested it into their idea. Their great idea came to them as a result of looming regulatory changes that would dramatically change the energy industry, presenting them with a massive opportunity to bring their idea to life.

Show Notes

Success might be a recipe, but everyone has their own secret ingredient. For Connor and his team, developing strong, trusting relationships with their suppliers was a big factor. By involving them in the work, and demonstrating the impact they wanted to make, suppliers were willing to take risks alongside them. He also shares how leveraging the shifting regulations opened doors to firms in Calgary they may not have otherwise been able to reach. No matter what your idea is, this episode will inspire you to get building!

What is Collisions YYC?

Tired of the same old news cycle? Get informed on what’s happening in businesses in Calgary, Alberta and beyond with Collisions YYC.

Tyler Chisholm hosts Alberta’s best and brightest minds who are shaping the very landscape of our province with their work in fields like Technology, FinTech, Energy, Healthcare, Education, AI, and more. Tyler’s inherent curiosity and exploratory style fuel candid conversations with the people who are driving change in our city, our province and the world.

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