Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcast

From web developer to seasoned police officer and back to a focus on digital strategy and software solutions, Ryan Hnetka has travelled the world as a digital nomad. With his unique team of remote geniuses, Ryan remains passionate about helping companies take their idea and bring it to a successful reality. 

Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.

Host: Al Del Degan I have been involved in software development for more than 25 years. I have started companies, lead companies and worked for companies - doing many different things. I am honored to be considered a leader in Alberta's innovation ecosystem, and I give back as much, and often as I can. When I am not working or podcasting, you will find me pursuing my passions of photography, crypto investing, and wood working along with the occasional round of golf.

Guest: Ryan Hnetka has been building websites and more since '96! That's over 23 years of experience of watching the technology and options grow into useful tools to build new ideas and solve business problems. During those 23 years, like most entrepreneurs, he went and got a side hustle to help pay the bills...unlike most entrepreneurs, his side hustle was being a Police Officer in Regina, Saskatchewan.

After spending most of the pre-pandemic time travelling around the world working on some amazing projects, his post-pandemic location is now Airdrie (Calgary) and focus has turned towards the startup and local community in Alberta.

SaaS HQ, which Ryan is the Founder & COO, offers a comprehensive range of digital solutions, including consultation services for SaaS platforms, mobile app and website development, Enterprise middleware integration services and support, as well as digital marketing services to help you effectively promote your business online.

He would love to join you on your next adventure from idea to a successful reality.

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Show Links:

• The SaaS Headquarters
• Work Nicer 
• Running Remote Conference (digital nomads) 
• Time Doctor 
• Dan Martel 
• Digital Nomad conference 
• Arthur Digital 

Show Quotes:

"I call it a workcation. It's like a vacation, but there's always some work involved and work has to come first."   

"I felt like I was the car salesman on the lot. Someone walked onto the lot, said here's a brief case of $40,000. I want that car. I sell them the car and gave them the keys. They smashed it into the wall across the street and then they come back, tell me they didn't actually have a driver's license and it's my fault for selling them the car."

Credits...

This Episode Sponsored By: New Idea Machine

Episode Music: Tony Del Degan

Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan