Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta.The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.

Janay Meisser Janay Meisser is a leader; she is a curious observer, and she is the Director of Innovation at UFA Co-operative Limited, an Alberta-based farming cooperative that has been weaved into the fabric of Alberta for over a century. Janay is discovering technology that will enable the farm of the future, which is focused on Ag Technology that creates value for Alberta Producers. Janay is building and accelerating UFA's corporate innovation program in support of growth and diversification of industry in Alberta. UFA is quickly earning a voice in the Alberta innovation community, participating and acting as a moderator for panels of influencers during Ag innovation events.

Spencer Kerber Naturally curious. Founder at Bessie. The API connecting farmers to local eaters. We're changing how food gets from producers to plates. Before Bessie, I spent my career doing some engineering, some consulting—but always eating.

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Show Summary

Spencer Kerber, Founder of Bessie, the API connecting farmers to local eaters. Spencer shares his journey to entrepreneurship through his passion for food and the community and experience that surround good food. Like many Spencer did not see himself as an entrepreneur, "it just kind of happened". Spencer has always dug deep into curiosity and that led him into turning his passion for food experiences into his day job.

Show Quote:

"Empowering Producers"

"Awesome experiences for customers and suppliers"

"A lot on our plate, figuratively and literally"

Credits...

This Episode Sponsored By: UFA Co-operative Limited

Episode Music: Tony Del Degan

Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan

System Engineering Sponsor: Kris Chase - Chase Telecom Inc.