Empowering Tech Transitions: Insights from Margo Purcell

Beyond Wealth: Success Unscripted

In this enlightening episode of Beyond Wealth: Success Unscripted, host Matt Calnan sits down with Margo Purcell, the dynamic co-founder and CEO of InceptionU. Margo shares her unique journey from insurance broker to tech industry leader, discussing how personal loss led her to re-evaluate her life’s purpose and sparked a passion for helping others navigate career transitions.

Margo delves into the concept of being "future fit"—a term she and her team use to describe the blend of skills and mindsets necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world. She talks about how InceptionU equips individuals and organizations to adapt to technological shifts through purpose-driven learning experiences that are immediately applicable to real-world challenges.

Listen as Margo discusses the challenges of breaking away from the status quo, the importance of integrating soft skills with technical training, and InceptionU's innovative approach to preparing both new and existing talent for the future of work. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in career development, leadership, and the future of education.

Guest Information: Margo Purcell is the co-founder and CEO of InceptionU. She is an educator, leader, and community builder committed to fostering inclusive talent development. Margo works with learners, industry, and government partners to develop accessible programs that support tech career transitions. She is also an active board member of the LearnCity Collective in Calgary.

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