Join host Faisal Karmali as he sits down with Jason Ribeiro, co-owner of the Calgary Surge, to discuss the entrepreneurial journey of launching a professional basketball franchise in Calgary.

Jason shares how community, culture, and bold leadership came together to build more than just a team. He’s building a movement.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business leader, or sports fan, you’ll find valuable takeaways on innovation, resilience, and turning vision into reality.

00:00 Introduction

03:38 The Entrepreneurial Challenge: Starting from Scratch

09:00 Building Partnerships & Team Culture

10:46 The story behind Jason’s Nickname “Water Boy”

11:33 Leadership, Ego, and Accountability

15:45 Advice for Entrepreneurs

18:14 Your Community Instincts are Your Business Instincts

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