Episodes 129
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Dormant
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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About This Podcast

Invested in Our New Reality is Invest Ottawa’s podcast exploring the evolving business landscape of the city. Each season, industry experts and thought leaders share insights on key topics, from scaling high-growth companies to revitalizing Ottawa’s downtown core. With real-world stories and practical advice, this podcast is a must-listen for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the future of Ottawa’s economy. Tune into Season 15 of Invested in Our New Reality: Defence Innovation, hosted by Reba Molotsi, Business Development Strategist for Defence and Security with Invest Ottawa, to hear directly from the innovators, founders, and leaders shaping Canada’s future. This season explores how collaborative innovation in the Ottawa-Gatineau region is strengthening sovereignty and contributing to our readiness here and abroad.

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Recent Episodes

S15E8 Episode 8: xahive cybersecurity

Jan 08, 2026 22m

In the final episode of the season, we sit down with Sem Ponnambalam, Co-Founder and CEO of xahive, an Ottawa-based cybersecurity company helping organizations prepare for the next generation of…

S15E7 Episode 7: Anvil Intelligence

Dec 04, 2025 24m

In episode 7, we sit down with Samuel Witherspoon, co-founder and CEO of Anvil Intelligence, an Ottawa-based defence and national security company that’s transforming how analysts and commanders make…

S15E6 Episode 6: H2 Analytics Inc.

Nov 27, 2025 31m

In this episode, we sit down with Hugo Hodgett, founder and CEO of H2 Analytics Inc., an Ottawa-based defence and intelligence company that’s transforming how elite military teams train. A veteran of…

S15E5 Episode 5: TACTIQL

Nov 20, 2025 40m

In Episode 5, we’re joined by Mike Nelson, founder and CEO of TACTIQL. A veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces who served overseas, Mike turned his focus to defence tech innovation after leaving the…

S15E4 Episode 4: Dominion Dynamics

Nov 13, 2025 16m

In this episode, we’re joined by Eliot Pence, founder of Dominion Dynamics and General Partner at Tofino Capital. Eliot shares his journey to leading the charge in Canada’s frontier defence…

S15E3 Episode 3: Quantropi

Nov 06, 2025 23m

In this episode, James Nguyen, CEO and co-founder of Quantropi Inc., shares the journey of building a cybersecurity company at the forefront of quantum innovation. He discusses how his experience and…

S15E2 Episode 2: ONE9

Oct 29, 2025 22m

In Episode 2, Glenn Cowan, founder and managing director of ONE9, shares the journey of building a defence-focused venture ecosystem in Canada from Ottawa. A former special operations officer,…

S15E1 Episode 1: RANOVUS

Oct 27, 2025 33m

From Ottawa’s Kanata North tech park, RANOVUS is building the backbone of global AI infrastructure, and proving that world-changing innovation can start right here in Canada. In episode one of IONR…

S15 Season 15: Defence Innovation - Trailer

Oct 23, 2025 0m Trailer

Tune into Season 15 of Invested in Our New Reality: Defence Innovation, hosted by Reba Molotsi, Business Development Strategist for Defence and Security with Invest Ottawa, to hear directly from the…

S14E8 Invested in the Economy and Culture of Nightlife - Mathieu Grondin

Dec 13, 2024 33m

Mathieu Grondin is here for a good time and (hopefully) a long time. On the Season 14 finale of Invested in Our New Reality, host Sam Laprade welcomes Ottawa’s first-ever Nightlife Commissioner to…

S14E7 Invested in Better Tools for Rental Property Management - Victor Wang

Nov 29, 2024 15m

Sometimes all you need are the right tools for the job. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Sam Laprade interviews Victor Wang, the Co-Founder and COO of Lutendi Systems, an…

S14E6 Invested in Helping Start-Ups Get Started - Eric McRae

Nov 15, 2024 15m

New reality, new business plan! On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, Eric McRae joins the podcast to discuss how he steered his downtown co-working business through the COVID-19 pandemic.…

S14E5 Invested in Downtown Corporate Culture - Erin Kelly

Nov 01, 2024 17m

It’s time to “Ask Erin!” Erin, why is downtown Ottawa the right home for Advanced Symbolics Inc.? On Season 14 of Invested in Our New Reality, we are interviewing Ottawa business leaders with…

S14E4 Invested in Downtown Stores and Shops - Benson Mutalemwa

Oct 18, 2024 22m

A boutique non-alcoholic bottle shop in the heart of downtown? Cheers to that! Season 14 of Invested in Our New Reality is well underway and, now halfway through the season, listeners have heard from…

S14E3 Invested in the Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda - Sueling Ching

Oct 04, 2024 30m

Sueling Ching is a woman with a plan, and if anyone can pull it off, she can! Don’t miss this informative and interesting episode of Invested in Our New Reality with guest Sueling Ching, the…

S14E2 Invested in the Ottawa Business Community - Matt Holland

Sep 20, 2024 19m

Let’s talk business, and by that, we mean the business of being in business in Ottawa. On the latest episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Sam Laprade interviews Matthew Holland, the CEO of…

S14E1 Invested in Fine Dining Downtown - Stephen Beckta

Sep 06, 2024 21m

We’re back with Season 14 of Invested in Our New Reality! In this season — titled Downtown: Evolved — host Sam Laprade will explore the dynamic transformation of Ottawa's downtown core. To kick…

S14 Season 14 Trailer - Downtown Evolved

Aug 16, 2024 0m Trailer

Join host Sam Laprade for the 14th season of Invested in Our New Reality, Invest Ottawa’s podcast designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs. This season, titled “Downtown: Evolved,” explores…

S13E8 Invested in Custom Software Solutions - bitHeads Inc.

May 24, 2024 14m

For bitHeads Inc, collaboration isn’t just a buzz word; it’s their business plan. On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Sam Laprade interviews Martin Savard, Director of Sales &…

S13E7 Invested in Clean Air - TerraFixing

May 10, 2024 20m

Cleaner air by cleaning? Of course, Ottawa has a company for that! On this episode of Invested in Our New Reality, host Sam Laprade interviews Vida Gabriel the Co-Founder of TerraFixing, an…

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