We invited Brian Scudamore, the founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about how to build your own business, be your own boss, and go on the ride of a lifetime.

We invited Naseem Javed to join us for a Conversation That Matters about unleashing the power of entrepreneurship in an effort to turn around Canada’s sinking economy.

We invited Drew Erdmann to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the role and manner in which a “New Spirit of Capitalism” can address the issues of our times.

Stuart McNish invited Ron Bremner to join him for a Conversation that Matters about why and how executive coaches play an important role in the lives of leaders.

We invited Marc Côté of Cormorant Books to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the important role bookstores play in neighbourhoods and our lives.

We invited Chief Clarence Louie to join us for a Conversation That Matters about his businesses, his strategies and how he manages his dual roles as Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band and as head of the development corporation.

We invited entrepreneur Laurel Anne Stark to join us for a Conversation That Matters about empowering female entrepreneurs with the resources needed to support a vital sector of our economy.

We invited Mark Selman, the founding director of the Executive MBA program in Indigenous Business and Leadership, Beedie School of Business, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the wealth of potential in doing business as or with indigenous organizations and individuals.

We invited venture capitalist Sean Bromley to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the remarkable potential that is waiting to be unleashed in Vancouver, if only the business development climate was warmer.

We invited John Neate of JJ Bean to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the amazingly complex world of owning, operating and succeeding in the competitive world of coffee.

We invited Kim Thompson of Aviso Wealth to join us for a Conversation That Matters about why Corporate Social Responsibility needs to be a part of every company’s mission statement and practices.

To talk about social entrepreneurialism, Lunapads and her latest social venture, Nestworks, we sat down with Madeleine Shaw for a Conversation That Matters.

Small businesses bring enormous value to the economy. That is according to Laura Jones of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

There are steps to the path to leadership for women in complex international organizations. That is according to Petra Kuret, Managing Director at Accenture

Vicki Saunders is the driving force behind SheEO, an investment fund aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs through “Radical Generosity.”

“We’ve seen market volatility before and we’ll see it again." That is according to Murray Leith, the head of research at Odlum Brown. He points out fluctuations are a natural part of the investment cycle.

There are a number of reasons why the rates of young entrepreneurs are dropping. They include, but are not limited to: a) high education debts upon graduation, b) a strong job market, c) high risk and d) a very complex business landscape.

What are some of the obstacles that women face in seeking leadership roles?

For female workers, is the glass ceiling still there or has the landscape changed?