Cool tech hot problem
In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Manik Suri, founder and CEO of GlacierGrid, a climate tech company tackling emissions through an unexpected source: commercial cooling. Manik takes us from the West Wing to the grid, sharing how he went from working in Obama’s White House to building tech that helps restaurants, retailers, and hospitality giants like McDonald’s and Marriott reduce energy use, cut food waste, and fight refrigerant leaks, all through smarter HVAC and refrigeration systems. We explore what it means to scale a startup that intersects AI, IoT, and climate in a world increasingly divided on sustainability, and why sometimes the boldest move is just to start, even if you don’t know how it ends.
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Writing for community
In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with William Johnson, founder of Vancouver Tech Journal and VP at Overstory Media Group, to discuss the evolution of local journalism. He shares his journey from student writer to media leader, and the challenges facing modern newsrooms—from algorithmic gatekeepers to funding gaps. We explore how community-driven content and sustainable business models are reshaping the media landscape. William’s insights reveal what it takes to build trust, relevance, and resilience in today’s digital era.
In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with William Johnson, founder of Vancouver Tech Journal and VP at Overstory Media Group, to discuss the evolution of local journalism. He shares his journey from student writer to media leader, and the challenges facing modern newsrooms—from algorithmic gatekeepers to funding gaps. We explore how community-driven content and sustainable business models are reshaping the media landscape. William’s insights reveal what it takes to build trust, relevance, and resilience in today’s digital era.
Retrofitting the future
In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Arman Mottaghi, founder and CEO of Properate, to explore how building science is powering a quiet revolution in climate action. Arman shares his unexpected journey into the world of energy efficiency and how Properate is helping homeowners, contractors, and governments make smarter decisions about the spaces we live in. We dig into startup myths, retrofitting realities, and why the air we breathe indoors might be the most overlooked part of our well-being. This one changed how we think about “home”—and we think it might do the same for you.
In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Arman Mottaghi, founder and CEO of Properate, to explore how building science is powering a quiet revolution in climate action. Arman shares his unexpected journey into the world of energy efficiency and how Properate is helping homeowners, contractors, and governments make smarter decisions about the spaces we live in. We dig into startup myths, retrofitting realities, and why the air we breathe indoors might be the most overlooked part of our well-being. This one changed how we think about “home”—and we think it might do the same for you.
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Higher powers in human potential
What if your greatest challenge was also your greatest gift? In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Jean-Pierre LeBlanc, co-founder of Saje Natural Wellness and Enneagram coach, to explore how adversity can shape not only our healing, but also our leadership. Jean-Pierre shares how a life-altering car accident led him to rethink everything, sparking the creation of one of North America’s most beloved wellness brands. We unpack his unique take on the Enneagram, why slowing down is sometimes the most strategic move, and how branding can be a spiritual exercise—not just a marketing tactic. This is a conversation about transformation, integrity, and building with intention—inside and out.
What if your greatest challenge was also your greatest gift? In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Jean-Pierre LeBlanc, co-founder of Saje Natural Wellness and Enneagram coach, to explore how adversity can shape not only our healing, but also our leadership. Jean-Pierre shares how a life-altering car accident led him to rethink everything, sparking the creation of one of North America’s most beloved wellness brands. We unpack his unique take on the Enneagram, why slowing down is sometimes the most strategic move, and how branding can be a spiritual exercise—not just a marketing tactic. This is a conversation about transformation, integrity, and building with intention—inside and out.
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