Coffee with Kyle is a podcast series hosted by Dean Kyle Murray of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨. Each episode features a special guest from our esteemed alumni, external community, and faculty members. Discussions relate to trending topics in the world of business and economics, both in Canada and internationally, as well as careers, research, and emerging challenges. Grab a cup of coffee and let’s pour into it!
All episodes for the first season of the podcast will be available on popular streaming services and the official ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ YouTube channel, and accessible via this webpage. Each episode of Coffee with Kyle is recorded and produced on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnawbe and Haudenosaunee peoples.
Stay tuned for monthly episodes.
Episode 02 features Dan Herman (BBA'03), Innovation Policy Expert and Documentary Producer.
Blending expertise with current economic events, Dean Kyle Murray welcomes Dan Herman to discuss the fastest growing economies around the world, how Canada has historically relied on trading with the United States, and why Canadian businesses should consider diversifying their trade in the global markets.
This Special Episode features Lazaridis School associate professor of economics, Azim Essaji.
Taking the opportunity to steep in the details of current economic events, Dean Kyle Murray welcomes Azim Essaji to discuss what tariffs are, why and how they are used between trading partners, economic uncertainty, and how tariffs can spark a trade war.
Episode 01 features special guest and alumnus Jeff Borg (BBA '88), co-founder and managing partner, Summitt Energy.
The debut episode of Coffee with Kyle welcomes special guest Jeff Borg to discuss how the sales field has evolved since Jeff began his career. Jeff offers advice for those considering a sales career, how sales should be taught at a business school, and what it takes to succeed in sales.
Coffee with Kyle would not be possible without the following contributors.
Producer and host:
Kyle Murray, dean of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
Executive producers:
Kate Tippin, director of external operations
Patrycja Gadomski-Cebo, manager of events and external initiatives
Sound design, editing and transcription:
Parker Nicholls, events coordinator
Webpage content, design and distribution:
Parker Nicholls, events coordinator
Promotional design and branding:
Parker Nicholls, events coordinator
Marketing and promotional assistance:
Braeden Etienne, research communications and events specialist
Jess Smith, marketing and communications coordinator
Support and funding:
Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨
Music credits:
Cool Chill Summer Lo-Fi Hip Hop (30 seconds edit) from Adobe Stock #626142269
