Ryan Coutts, How Bow Valley Is Supporting the Future of Film, Gaming, and Esports in Alberta

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by Ryan Coutts, Digital Entertainment Accelerator Lead at Bow Valley College and VP, Alberta South at the Alberta Esports Association (AESA), to explore the cutting-edge world of digital entertainment. As the Digital Entertainment Accelerator Lead at Bow Valley College, Ryan is pivotal in fostering Calgary's burgeoning creative economy, focusing on game development, esports, and film production. This episode unpacks Ryan's fascinating journey from his early days with the Alberta Esports Association to leading an innovative business accelerator program designed to empower entrepreneurs in the digital creative field. This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive. We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC! Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada. We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast. Host links: Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm Guest links: Ryan Coutts’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidryancoutts Bow Valley College’s Website: https://www.bowvalleycollege.ca Bow Valley College’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/bow-valley-college Bow Valley College’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bowvalleycollege Bow Valley College’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowvalley Bow Valley College’s Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BowValley Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing