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In this special on-site episode of Wired for Change, we join Dr. Matthew Bromwich and host Amy Yee at the National Health-Tech Innovation Conference in Vancouver to explore one of the biggest challenges in healthcare (and beyond):👉 Why do so many great ideas struggle to reach real-world impact?Dr. Bromwich shares powerful lessons from his journey as a physician-entrepreneur, highlighting:The “Valley of Death” between research and commercializationWhy funding and procurement remain major roadblocks for health innovatorsHow true innovation demands cross-functional collaboration between healthcare, business, research, and governmentThe critical mindset shift from seeking "unicorns" to building resilient, sustainable ecosystemsIf you’re passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, healthcare transformation, or making real change happen — this conversation is for you.✨ Topics Covered: 00:00 – Introduction and conference background01:00 – The personal story behind launching a health innovation journey02:00 – Breaking down the barriers: funding, procurement, and collaboration gaps05:00 – Designing conferences differently to drive real consensus08:00 – Learning from failure and navigating the “innovation tree”10:00 – How to build a functional innovation ecosystem12:00 – Final reflections: advice for innovators and changemakers🔗 Learn more about Core Innovation: https://www.cheoresearch.ca/for-researchers-and-partners/innovation/📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on new episodes featuring transformational leaders, bold innovators, and real-world change-makers.#WiredForChange #HealthInnovation #HealthcareTransformation #Entrepreneurship #InnovationEcosystem #HealthTech #DigitalTransformation #InnovationLeadership #Changemakers

After years in the trenches of transformation work (and conversations with a great network!), our host Amy Yee has identified 16 pivotal roles that show up again and again on high-performing transformation teams and are essential for moving forward. And it’s not about titles. These are the mindsets, capabilities, and team dynamics that determine whether transformation efforts soar or stall.

In this 15 min episode of our new Transformation Dream Team (TDT) miniseries, we explore:

• The balance between big ideas and real execution
• The hidden tension between vision and structure
• 3 essential team players you need to have an eye for

This isn’t theory—it’s a practical, memorable framework youcan use to assess your current team, identify gaps, and better understand your own superpowers in the change process.

Which role(s) do you naturally play in a transformation? And which ones are missing from your current team?

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In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee sits down with Kelly Geyer, a global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) leader and change management expert, to explore one of the most urgent issues in tech today: AI bias.

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries from healthcare to HR, the risks of reinforcing discrimination through biased data and poorly designed systems are growing. But the good news? We can do something about it — if we start now.

🔍 In this episode, we cover:

• The real-world risks of biased AI (including a powerful story you won’t forget)

• How organizations can build inclusivity into AI from the ground up

• Why DEI isn’t just a checkbox — it’s a foundation for sustainable transformation

• The roles everyone (yes, everyone) plays in responsible AI adoption

• Tools, frameworks, and international efforts that are shaping the future

💡 “If diversity and inclusion aren’t part of your culture, they won’t show up in your AI.” – Kelly Geyer

Whether you're leading digital change, selecting AI tools, or just trying to understand how AI decisions are impacting you and your community — this episode is for you.

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👇 Chapters00:00 Intro
01:00 The risks of AI bias
06:30 Real-world examples: healthcare, hiring, credit
13:30 How widespread is AI in 2025?
18:00 Who should be thinking about DEI in AI?
26:00 The seven major risks of ignoring inclusivity in AI
34:00 Frameworks and tools for assessing bias
38:30 Promising practices from around the world
44:00 Final thoughts and calls to action

In this episode, host Amy Yee sits down with Terri Griffith, Keith Beedie Chair in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Simon Fraser University, to unpack the “hidden skills gap” that’s limiting our ability to innovate, adapt, and scale—despite major technological investments.🔹 What is "system savviness" and why does it matter for the future of work?🔹 Why do 75% of innovation and transformation efforts still fail?🔹 How can leaders better align talent, technology, technique, and timing?🔹 What role should education, experimentation, and negotiation play in building adaptive teams?🔹 And how does a childhood spent helping a wedding planner prepare someone to lead complex engineering projects?Whether you're a policymaker, digital leader, educator, or founder, this conversation will give you new tools—and a new lens—for driving sustainable innovation.👇 Resources

Terri's Blog: https://terrigriffith.com/newsletterWired For Change: https://www.wired-for-change.com🔗 Subscribe for more episodes on building change-ready teams and systems.

🎙️ Wired for Change is a podcast for leaders and changemakers navigating complexity, technology, and transformation.#Innovation #DigitalStrategy #AIinCanada #SystemSavviness #OrganizationalChange #Leadership #SociotechnicalSystems #WiredForChange

Today’s episode features a powerful conversation with Skaidra Puodžiūnas, Ontario Director at the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) — and one of the voices behind an open letter sent today to Premier Doug Ford, urging policy reform to better support Canadian-grown innovation.We dive into:🔹 The real challenges Canadian innovators face scaling at home🔹 Why government procurement policies are a critical — and underused — tool🔹 How Skaidra’s experience as a former Ontario public servant drives her advocacy today🔹 What policymakers, entrepreneurs, and citizens can do to unlock Canada’s innovation economyFrom health tech to cybersecurity to AI, world-class innovation is happening here. But without policy change, we risk losing it.🎧 Subscribe and hit the bell to stay wired in →    / @wired-for-change  📥 Access the open letter from CCI: https://www.canadianinnovators.org/co... 📌 Learn more about the Council of Canadian Innovators: https://www.canadianinnovators.org/💬 Have thoughts on today’s episode? Drop a comment — we’re building a community of change-makers who believe in Canada’s potential.#WiredForChange #CanadianInnovation #SkaidraPuodziunas #CouncilOfCanadianInnovators #Procurement #DigitalTransformation #PublicPolicy #TechPolicy #OntarioPolitics #InnovationEconomy #ScaleUpCanada

Hosted by Amy Yee, the next episode of Wired For Change Podcast is here with the terrific Glynda Rees - RN, MSN, ACHIP, CPHIMS-CA, FAMIA | Program Lead Digital Health | Co-Founder EdEHR | Doctor of Nursing Post-Candidacy. Her interests include the integration of Informatics and digital health in undergraduate and post-graduate education, and the impact of technology on clinical judgment and decision-making at the point of care. In this episode, we dive into the open project Educational EHR which Glynda co-founded, we raise awareness about a collaborative grassroots initiative coming out of the Alberta Virtual Care Coordination Body with thinking that can be applied more broadly, and we spotlight BCIT's Digital Health Advanced Certificate, where Glynda is the Program Lead. It was wonderful to sit down together and discuss all of this wonderful collaborative work, coloured by a little "hopeful skepticism" for good measure.Don't forget to like and subscribe! See more videos and clips at:https://www.youtube.com/@wired-for-changeVisit and contact us at: https://wired-for-change.com

In episode 3 of Wired for Change, we dive into misinformation, disinformation and malinformation - how they spread, why they work, and what we can do to take back control in this time of rapid change. Abigail Dubiniecki - privacy lawyer, data strategist and thought leader - has a candid conversation with Wired for Change's host, Amy Yee.

Key Topics We Discuss:

• How misinformation manipulates us and erodes our autonomy
• The rise of malign influence and active measures
• Why mistrust is fertile ground for falsehoods (COVID-19 is a prime example)
• How disinformation travels faster than truth – and the psychological tricks behind it
• The role of influencers, political technologies, and emerging business models
• How microtargeting and data harvesting are shaping elections and opinions
• Why some regulators are taking bold action – while others hesitate
• The network effect – and how narratives get skewed in an algorithmic world

We also have a quick look at digital self-defense:

• How to recognize misleading narratives before they spread
• Why pre-bunking is more powerful than debunking
• Reducing your digital footprint and limiting how your data is used against you
• The “John Oliver” approach – how to make yourself less valuable to trackers

In a world of rapid change—where AI is reshaping industries, economies face uncertainty, and digital transformation accelerates—cybersecurity stands as the backbone of resilience. In this 2nd episode of Wired For Change, we speak with cybersecurity thought-leader and CEO of C3SA Cyber Security Audit, Jarett Parent. We cover how to transition to cybersecurity careers, the evolution of cybersecurity, the relationship between cyber and digital transformation and how cybersecurity can be an enabler for major transformation trends such as AI-driven automation & decision making, acceleration of cloud adoption and data-first strategy, and hyperconnected supply chains and IoT expansion.This video is great for anyone with even a remote interest in cybersecurity. We take it from within organizational context to look at our positioning as a nation, what cyber professionals are thinking about today and some of the risks and opportunities we share.

This first episode of Wired for Change features guest Rich Napoli, CEO Emeritus of Relevantz and Amy's former co-host of blockchain show "The Weekly Standup with Rich and Amy". In this episode, we kick off the new podcast and discuss Amy's inspiration and her "why" behind starting this podcast, while introducing ideas about innovation, optimization and transformation.