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Don Crippen

Examiner · DISC type cs
Senior Innovation Advisor | Portfolio Manager at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
📍 Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada

Don Crippen is a Senior Innovation Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, with two decades of experience across public and private sectors. He specializes in empowering innovators and building ecosystems. He holds an MBA and a certification in "Navigating AI: A Practical Guide for Public Servants".

His personal motto is: "Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things! "

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Senior Innovation Advisor | Portfolio Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada
Personality Overview

How Don shows up

Process Oriented
Overcautious
Status Quo Seeker

Being observant comes to them naturally. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Priorities

Topics Don cares about

Innovation Ecosystems
Identifies as an "Ecosystem Champion, " focusing on connecting policymakers and partners to empower innovators and foster growth.
AI in Government
Holds a certification in "Navigating AI: A Practical Guide for Public Servants, " indicating a focus on applying new technologies within the public sector.
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Career

Work history

2021
Senior Innovation Advisor | Portfolio Manager
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
2019 - 2021
Manager, Contracts and Grants
Government of Alberta
2017 - 2021
Senior Advisor, Access to Capital and Investment Policy
Government of Alberta
2015 - 2017
Senior Manager, Commercial Energy
Centrica
2014 - 2015
Manager, Energy Marketing Analytics
EPCOR
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Master of Business Administration
Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
Bachelor of Arts
University of Calgary
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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