Previously leading the Product Design and Brand Marketing teams at Vine, Jason Mante is currently working on a stealth startup that'll soon be unveilled. In this episode of Workmode, we speak about turning your passions into paychecks, why you should delete your logo, and how you can infuse a culture of saying no. Twitter: @jasonmante Thanks to Unbounce: unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video. Edited by Steph Colbourn at editaud.io Theme music by www.olivieralary.com Workmode is a series of conversations with leading creators on how they get their work done, hosted by Alex Nemeroff. Find us at: www.workmode.show Twitter: @workmodeshow

Michel Gondry is an Academy Award winner for best original screenplay, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, creator and director for countless groundbreaking music videos for Daft Punk, The Rolling Stones, the White Stripes and Björk, to name only a few, and the creative mind behind ads for companies such as Levi's, Adidas, and Air France. We chat about his project ‘Home Movie Factory’ that he recently brought to Montreal, his creative process, and the value of imperfection. Twitter: @michelgondry Thanks to Unbounce: unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video. Edited by Steph Colbourn at editaud.io Theme music by www.olivieralary.com Workmode is a series of conversations with leading creators on how they get their work done, hosted by Alex Nemeroff. Find us at: www.workmode.show Twitter: @workmodeshow

As the Director of Marketing at CareGuide, Alyssa Atkins has helped millions of North Americans connect with the care providers that they need. In this episode, we talk about Alyssa’s diligence when it comes to scheduling and ‘deep-work’ and how important it is to leave your comfort zone. She tells us how CareGuide is addressing real problems across a number of verticals with innovative solutions and motivated people. Links: Twitter: twitter.com/alyssaatkins www.careguide.com Thanks to Unbounce: unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video. Edited by Steph Colbourn at editaud.io Theme music by www.olivieralary.com Find us at www.workmode.show

Jeff Gadway is the director of Product Marketing at Vidyard. He sits down with us to talk about shepherding an idea from inception to launch and what it takes to communicate that innovation effectively to others. He shares his view on the direction of the Canadian startup scene and takes a self-proclaimed controversial opinion on the need for Canadian businesses to set their aspirations up to compete on a global scale. Links: Twitter: twitter.com/gadway www.vidyard.com Thanks to Unbounce: unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video. Edited by Steph Colbourn at editaud.io Theme music by www.olivieralary.com Find us at www.workmode.show

Gerrit de Vynck is a Bloomberg News journalist responsible for covering the business of tech and media, following tech startups, venture capital, wireless carriers, BlackBerry and the business of media in Canada. He gives us insight into the unpredictable life of a business journalist, talks about the monetary value of breaking the story, and gives us his outlook on the Canadian tech ecosystem. We discuss how the tech startup scene has evolved in Canada, the future of the industry, and the value in building relationships between founders and journalists. Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gerritd Thanks to Unbounce: unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video. Edited by Steph Colbourn at editaud.io Theme music by www.olivieralary.com Find us at www.workmode.show

Satish Kanwar is Shopify’s VP of Product, he is also an active speaker, mentor, and angel investor in the Canadian startup community, not to mention was included on last year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 list. He explains how Shopify has built a continuous learning environment, by creating an entrepreneurial culture. We discuss the booming startup climate in Canada and the necessity of reinvesting your success in the communities and ecosystems that have helped you grow. Links: Twitter: twitter.com/skanwar www.shopify.ca Thanks to Unbounce: unbounce.com for the use of their recording studios - check out their podcast Call to Action here: unbounce.com/call-to-action-podcast, and to mindsparklemag.com - a lovely design blog highlighting new trends in the world of design, web design and video. Edited by Steph Colbourn at editaud.io Theme music by www.olivieralary.com Find us at www.workmode.show