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Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta.\xa0 The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.\nThis episode is hosted by Allan Marston.\xa0\xa0Allan is a Father, Husband and innovator. Mr. Marston is a successful corporate executive heading up departments in Business Development, Sales, Marketing and Human Resources. As a serial entrepreneur Allan has over 18 years\u2019 experience in the technology startup space and was the CEO of his own Silicon Valley company.\xa0\xa0Previously Allan spent 25 years in the retail business and was with a company when it created Canada's first loyalty reward card program. \xa0He has had several start-ups and successful exits and is currently the founder of Zenoshi.io where he is building a universal rewards program on the blockchain.\nGary Gunthorpe has more than 40 years experience working with technology start ups. He has been responsible for the successful development of several electronic products.\xa0\xa0Gary is an experienced serial entrepreneur who has taken direct responsibility for the full range of corporate, business and product development and financing activities at both strategic and tactical levels in a number of organizations and industry sectors. \nAllan interviews Gary and learns about some of his long history in technology and business and we get some valuable advice about patents and examining business need prior to developing a product.\xa0 Gary also has some insights into why the Rainforest is so successful.\nPlease be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out.\xa0 We are published in Google Podcasts and the iTunes store for Apple Podcasts.\xa0 We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show.\nCredits...\nThis Episode Sponsored By: Zinc Ventures\nGraphic Design: Mackenzie Bedford\nEpisode Music: Tony Del Degan\nCreator & Producer: Al Del Degan