What the Job

Victor Cui, '95 BA is a prominent Canadian sports executive, best known as the co-founder and former CEO of ONE Championship, Asia's largest mixed martial arts organization. Born and raised in Edmonton, he served as President and CEO of the CFL's Edmonton Elks (2022–2023) and held senior roles at ESPN Star Sports and the PGA Tour. In this podcast he discusses his career path in sports management and how he builds and leads his team. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: [email protected] What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sam Chimes is a DJ, Busker, Stunt Man, Actor, Producer who has worked around the world. In this podcast he discusses the importance of doing what you are passionate about even if it feels risky. He provides tips and tricks for how to piece together a career with passion and fun. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: [email protected] What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

From our live event at Edmonton Global for Startup week, exploring what it means to grow globally while staying rooted in the Edmonton region. Featuring esteemed business leaders from the Edmonton Startup community (who are UofA grads!): Connie Stacey ('98 BA) Founder and CEO of Grengine Inc. Sam Jenkins ('05 BComm) Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Punchcard Systems Matt Alexander ('12 BComm) Future Fields WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: [email protected] What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Leo Seewald ('97 Law) studied at the University of Alberta and oversaw International operations of large companies like Manulife and Blackrock. While living in Taiwan, he learned Mandarin and became the host of Happy Fisherman on TaiwanPlus TV channel where he sails to various fishing harbors with Taiwanese Fishermen. Click here to read more about Leo: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D6wjLizUzrJH6s0eEmhPEbcItrUBLXZKIpC4_n6-ccM/edit?tab=t.0 What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Engineering students at the University of Alberta who are Naval Reservists have an opportunity to gain hands-on learning on the high seas. A new co-op program in partnership with the Royal Canadian Navy will have them train and serve aboard Canadian warships. Life at sea is one full of adventure… here to tell us more about what a career being a Naval Engineer is like is Lt(N) Graeme Stout, a 2014 U of A engineering grad. To find out more about the internship, go to: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/news/news-releases-and-statements/announcements/2025/09-sept/hands-on-learning-on-high-seas.html WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: [email protected] What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Considering a leadership role in education? Hear from three women leaders in education and their personal stories. For more information on the Faculty of Education's leadership programs visit ualberta.ca, Faculty of Education. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/education/programs/diploma-and-certificate-programs/index.html WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: [email protected] What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Matt Rea and Jennifer Jenkins Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This is the fourth part in our TD mini-episode series on how to start your own business. We posted the other three in the spring. You might want to have a listen/re-listen to them. We hope you find some useful pointers on the steps needed to start your own business. Episode 1: https://soundcloud.com/whatthejob/td-mini-episode-starting-your-own-business?si=e98b88e4a3bc4d6b8a7e4a57bf2fcaa7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Episode 2: https://soundcloud.com/whatthejob/td-mini-episode-2-creating-your-business-plan?si=22e0910d433c415398b55d9373de7f4d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Episode 3: https://soundcloud.com/whatthejob/td-mini-episode-3-swot-analysis?si=47fc6bc669764b18a464640715a5227b&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

These panelists have overcome a pandemic, restructuring, and other disruptions at various points in their careers. They discuss how they got through these challenges and excelled. Featuring alumni Sama Ahmed, Erik Einseidel and Cole Pearson

This podcast was recorded in front of a live audience in March of 2025. The panel discusses unique career paths in the life sciences, with a particular emphasis on roles in academic administration and features Eric Loo,’07 BSc,’13 PhD; Grant Kemp, ’07 BSc,’13 PhD and Helen Coe,’04 BSc,’10 PhD

This is the third in our four part mini series on starting your own business. This episode discusses the importance of and how to complete a SWOT analysis.

This is the second in our four part mini series on starting your own business. This episode discusses steps to create a business plan.

This is the first in our four part mini series on starting your own business. This episode discusses steps to take prior to beginning your business plan.

This month's live panel features Arts alumni Kelly Mellings, Xinting Zhao and Fiwanda Mithrush discussing owning an art's related business, quitting your day job and working in the music, publishing, arts admin and literature fields.

Listen to this inspiring panel of U of A alumni who have turned their passion for sports into dynamic careers. Hear from: Natasha Staniszewski, '00 BCom – Former TSN SportsCentre anchor and current media host for the Calgary Flames and Calgary Stampeders Alysia Rissling, '11 BSc (Kinesiology) – Former Canadian Olympic bobsledder and current Director of Business Development for the WHL and CHL Andrea Oh, '98 BPE – Former Pandas Varsity Athlete, community innovator, and leader in fostering collaboration and growth Discover how their experiences in sports shaped their professional journeys and how the skills gained can drive success both within and beyond the sports industry.

Ross Prusakowski is the Deputy Chief Economist & Director with Export Development Canada. In this episode, Ross discusses how he moved along his career path from his days at The Gateway to now. Ross explains how he and his team manage work life balance and varying news sources and events as they manage Canada's topics and relationships in this busy and ever changing world. If you live in the Ottawa area, you may want to join us for Ross' talk to Ottawa Alumni on March 18. Click here for more info and to register: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/events/alumni/alumni-and-donor-reception-in-ottawa.html