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Journey Through the Growth Economy
The “Journey Through the Growth Economy” Podcast highlights the builders, trends, and experts driving the most dynamic elements of our economy. This show is hosted by CG's research team and brings to life important topics across four key market sectors: Technology, Healthcare, Sustainability, and Modern Consumer. Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. is an independent investment bank powering the growth economy and driven by our clients’ success.
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Journey Through the Growth EconomyConsumer Longevity Series: Rob Fried, CEO of Niagen Bioscience, on the Science Behind Healthy Aging
In the inaugural episode of the Consumer Longevity Podcast Series with host Susan Anderson, CFA, the Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst covering…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyIran, China, and implications for energy prices, global trade, and the mid-term elections: A Conversation with Dmitri Alperovitch
As geopolitical tensions continue to impact global markets, understanding the landscape and potential outcomes for the U.S. economy has become increasingly…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyEngineering a Turnaround: A Conversation with Chris Peterson, CEO of Newell Brands
In this episode, CG’s Senior Consumer Analyst Brian McNamara, CFA, sits down with Chris Peterson, CEO of Newell Brands, to discuss the company’s multi-year…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyRecession or Prosperity: What signs are we are getting from the U.S. labor market?
As demographic headwinds, housing constraints, and shifting labor market dynamics raise important questions for the U.S. economic outlook, understanding how…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyControl the Controllables: A Conversation with Jon Michael Adinolfi
Jon Michael Adinolfi, or JMA, CEO of The Hillman Group, joins CG’s Senior Consumer Analyst Brian McNamara, CFA, to discuss navigating a challenging housing…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyWhat are the Fed’s options in an inflationary environment?
Interpreting the dual mandate with Thomas Hoenig, former FOMC member and President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City As inflation, financial…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyIran, Taiwan, and the Future of U.S. Power: A Conversation with Dmitri Alperovitch, Co-Founder and Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator
As geopolitical tensions intensify across multiple regions, understanding the strategic motivations behind U.S. foreign policy and great-power competition has…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyPowering Customer Solutions: A Conversation with Jose Luis Crespo, CEO of Plug Power
In this episode, Jose Luis Crespo, newly appointed CEO of Plug Power, joins George Gianarikas, CG’s Senior Sustainability Analyst, to discuss his journey to…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyBuilding Robots That Care: A Conversation with Colin Angle
Colin Angle, Co-Founder of iRobot and CEO & Co-Founder of Familiar Machines & Magic, joins CG Senior Sustainability Analyst George Gianarikas to reflect on his…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyNavigating the Trump Administration: A Conversation with Stephen Myrow of Beacon Policy Advisors
As the Trump administration enters the second year of the President’s nonconsecutive term and attention turns to the 2026 midterms, policy risk remains…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyA Conversation with Barbara Humpton, CEO of USA Rare Earth
Driving Efficiency and Tackling Complexity Where it Matters Most Barbara Humpton, CEO of USA Rare Earth, joins CG Senior Analyst of sustainability research…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyThe Path to a New Nuclear Age: A Conversation with George Gianarikas, CG’s Sustainability Senior Analyst
George Gianarikas, CG's Sustainability Senior Analyst, returns to the podcast with Michael Graham, Director of Research and Investment Strategy, following his…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyA Candid Assessment of the AI Cycle Hype vs. Reality: A Conversation with Kinglsey Crane, CG’s Infrastructure & Security Software Senior Analyst
Kingsley Crane, CG’s Infrastructure and Security Software Senior Analyst joins Michael Graham, Director of Research and Investment Strategy, to discuss the…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyBuilding the Team Behind the Success Story: A Conversation with Matthew Stevenson, CEO of Holley
Matthew Stevenson, CEO of Holley, joins senior Consumer analyst specializing in Home, Outdoor and Auto, Brian McNamara, CFA, to discuss his role in the Holley…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyEnd of summer check-up on the US consumer. A Conversation with Susan Anderson, CFA and Brian McNamara, CFA from CG’s Consumer Research Team
CG’s Consumer Analysts Susan Anderson, CFA (who covers Health, Wellness and Beauty) and Brian McNamara, CFA (who covers Home, Outdoor and Auto) return to the…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyThe Impacts on the BioPharma Industry from Recent and Potential Changes in Healthcare Policy: A Conversation with Neal Masia, Healthcare Policy Consultant and CEO of Healthcare Capital Group
In this episode of “Journey Through the Growth Economy,” CG’s Biotechnology team of analysts including Whitney Ijem, Sumant Kulkarni, John Newman, Ph.D., CFA…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyMegatrend Spotlight: China dynamics for growth investors: A Conversation with Jeff Moon, former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative to China
With US – China trade talks at the top of the headlines, Jeff Moon, former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative and founder of China Moon Strategies, LLC, joins…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyNuclear Energy and Other Renewables (Sustainability Part 2 of 2): A Conversation with George Gianarikas, CG's Sustainability Senior Analyst
George Gianarikas, CG's Sustainability Senior Analyst, returns to the podcast with Michael Graham, Director of Research and Investment Strategy, to discuss the…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyTaking the Pulse of Digital Assets: A Conversation with Joseph Vafi, CFA, CG’s Senior FinTech and Digital Assets Analyst
Joseph Vafi, CFA, CG’s Senior Fintech and Digital Assets Analyst returns to the podcast with Michael Graham, Director of Research and Investment Strategy…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyVehicles and Autonomous Driving (Sustainability Part 1 of 2): A Conversation with George Gianarikas, CG's Sustainability Senior Analyst
George Gianarikas, CG's Sustainability Senior Analyst, joins Michael Graham, Director of Research and Investment Strategy, to discuss the latest developments…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyNewSpace, Business in the Final Frontier: A Conversation with Austin Moeller, CG’s Aerospace and Defense Technology Analyst
Austin Moeller, CG’s Senior Aerospace and Defense Technology Analyst, joins Michael Graham, Director of Research and Investment strategy to discuss the topical…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyNavigating Nervous Times - The Risks, Rewards, and Complexities of Neurological Indications: A Conversation with Sumant Kulkarni CG’s Biotechnology Senior Analyst
Sumant Kulkarni, CG’s Senior Analyst covering Biotechnology with a focus on neuroscience joins Director of Research and Investment Strategy Michael Graham, CFA…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyStreamlining Workflows to Differentiate Customer Experience; A Conversation with Jacob Thaysen, PhD, CEO of Illumina
Jacob Thaysen, PhD, CEO of Illumina joins CG’s Diagnostics & Life Science Tools Senior Analyst Kyle Mikson to discuss Illumina’s customer acquisition strategy…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyInflammation and Immunology: The Latest on Drug Development Targeting Atopic Dermatitis with Edward Nash, CG’s Biotechnology Senior Analyst
Edward Nash, CG’s Biotechnology Senior Analyst specializing in metabolic disease and I&I joins Michael Graham, Director of Research and Investment Strategy to…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyCheckup on the Software Sector: The Landscape for Apps and AI with DJ Hynes, CG‘s Applications Software Senior Analyst
DJ Hynes, CG’s Applications Software Senior Analyst joins Michael Graham, Director of Research and Investment Strategy at the tail end of Q1 2025 earnings…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyS Curves and Scaling Games: A Conversation on AI with Kingsley Crane, CG Senior Analyst of Infrastructure & Security Software
Kingsley Crane, CG’s Infrastructure and Security Software Senior Analyst joins Michael Graham, Director of Research and Investment Strategy, to break down the…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyPaving the Way for Clean Energy Commercialization: A Conversation with Jigar Shah, clean energy luminary, entrepreneur and former Director of the Loan Programs Office at the DOE (2021-2025)
Jigar Shah, entrepreneur and pioneer in the clean energy space as well as former Director of the Loan Programs Office at the DOE joins CG Senior Analyst of…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyHow Nervous is the U.S. Consumer? A Conversation with Susan Anderson, CFA and Brian McNamara, CFA from CG’s Consumer Research Team
CG’s Consumer Analysts Susan Anderson, CFA (who covers Health, Wellness and Beauty) and Brian McNamara, CFA (who covers Home, Outdoor and Auto) return to the…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyDigital Assets – Double clicking on CG’s 5th Digital Assets Symposium: Join CG’s Senior Fintech & Digital Assets analyst for a high-level overview of key themes in the crypto sector and the exciting companies that participated in our event
Following the CG Digital Assets Symposium, CG Senior Analyst Joseph Vafi, CFA joins Director of Research and Investment Strategy Michael Graham to discuss the…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyThe Journey to Becoming a Household Name: A Conversation with Aaron Jagdfeld, CEO of Generac
Aaron Jagdfeld, CEO of Generac, joins CG Senior Sustainability Analyst George Gianarikas to discuss his path from public accounting to his ascension at…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyUncovering the Value of Mountain Pass: A Conversation with James Litinsky, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of MP Materials
James Litinsky, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of MP Materials joins CG Senior Sustainability Analyst George Gianarikas to discuss his journey from his JD/MBA, his…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyThe Policy Goals Behind Trump’s Tariffs: A Conversation with Owen Tedford, Senior Research Analyst at Beacon Policy Advisors
Ahead of Trump’s anticipated reciprocal tariff announcements, termed “Liberation Day,” we invite Owen Tedford, Senior Research Analyst at Beacon Policy…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyA New Frontier for Transportation: A Conversation with Eric Allison, Chief Product Officer of Joby Aviation
Eric Allison, Chief Product Officer of Joby Aviation joins CG Senior Analyst Austin Moeller (covering eVTOL Aircraft, Urban/Regional Air Mobility and…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyPowering the Journey Through Hard Work: A Conversation with Jeremy Andrus, CEO of Traeger
Jeremy Andrus, CEO of Traeger, joins CG senior analyst Brian McNamara, CFA, who covers Home, Outdoor and Auto, to discuss his career journey and passion for…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyA Conversation with RJ Scaringe, Founder & CEO of Rivian: Why Electrification and Software Integration Should Reshape the Automobile Industry
RJ Scaringe, CEO of Rivian, joins senior analyst George Gianarikas at the Canaccord Genuity 2025 Sustainability Summit to share his journey in building Rivian…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyHow is the Modern Consumer Faring in Today’s Economy? A Discussion with Susan Anderson, CFA and Brian McNamara, CFA from CG’s Consumer Research Team
In light of fourth quarter earnings and recent economic data, senior analysts Susan Anderson, CFA (who covers Health, Wellness and Beauty) and Brian McNamara…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyHow the Confirmation of RFK Jr. as Secretary of HHS May Impact the Healthcare Sector with CG Senior Analyst Kyle Mikson, CFA
Kyle Mikson, CG Senior Analyst covering Diagnostics & Life Science Tools, returns to the podcast with Director of Research and Investment Strategy Michael…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyDevelop a Framework for Applying Long-Term Thinking to Key Topics Including Geopolitics, Climate Change, and AI with Nikolas Badminton, Futurist Speaker
Nikolas Badminton, Chief Futurist and author of Facing Our Futures: How Foresight, Futures Design and Strategy Creates Prosperity and Growth joins CG Director…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyA Career at the Forefront of Innovation: A Conversation with Raj Talluri, CEO of Enovix
Raj Talluri, CEO of Enovix, joins CG senior analyst George Gianarikas to discuss his career journey from digitizing cameras, to building the internet of things…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyClimate Change Skepticism and Durable Opportunity for Renewable Energy: A Conversation with Andrew Dessler, Professor and Director of Texas A&M’s Climate Studies
Professor Andrew Dessler of Atmospheric Sciences, director of Texas A&M’s Texas Center for Climate Studies and author of two books (The Science and Politics of…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyThe Trump Administration’s First Few Days: An Insider’s Look Beneath the Headlines with Stephen Myrow of Beacon Policy Advisors
In his second (nonconsecutive) term, President Trump has issued an unprecedented number of sweeping executive actions targeting immigration, trade, taxation…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyPositivity, Determination, and Delivering Value to the Customer: A Conversation with George Sakellaris, CEO of Ameresco
George Sakellaris, founder and CEO of Ameresco, joins CG Senior Analyst George Gianarikas to share how positive thinking, determination and bravery lead him to…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyBeauty, Wellness, and the Evolving Consumer: A Conversation with Marla Beck, CEO of the Beauty Health Company
Marla Beck, CEO of the Beauty Health Company joins CG Senior Analyst Susan Anderson to share her love of beauty and entrepreneurship as well as the rise of the…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyChecking in on the Diagnostics sector with CG Senior Analyst Kyle Mikson, CFA
Join us for this lively discussion with CG Managing Director and Senior Analyst Kyle Mikson, CFA, as we explore the evolving life science research tools and…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyAging Populations, Shrinking Labor Supply, and Long Term Economic Impacts: A Conversation on Demographics with Charles Goodhart
Charles Goodhart, the British Economist, Professor, and co-author of The Great Demographic Reversal: Aging Societies, Waning Inequality, and an Inflation…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyVenture Investing, Teamwork and Online Sports Betting: A Conversation with DraftKings Board Member Ryan Moore
Ryan Moore was instrumental in early funding for DraftKings when it was solely a daily fantasy platform, and as a board member has helped the company evolve…
Journey Through the Growth EconomyPassion, Energy, and Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with T.J. Rodgers
The inaugural episode of our Journey Through the Growth Economy podcast is hosted by CG Senior Analyst George Gianarikas, who leads our Sustainability research…