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Last Call

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Vincenzo, Mikey A and I decended unto Calgary on Friday to conduct the last auditions of Season 2.We were hosted by the lovely Tegan and Nicole from Calgary Technologies Inc.

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The day went well and we meet some old friends and new.

Here are the snapshots from behind the scenes:

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The Sun in Calgary

Calgary_sun I'm in Edmonton today, keynoting at the Ventureprize competition.  I'm having  a coffee and a bagel minding my own business....when what do I spot on page 6 of the Calgary Sun a story about DD.

You'll find the whole story here: http://calsun.canoe.ca/News/Alberta/2007/05/02/4146997-sun.html

but for those of who don't get the paper, or have coffee in Edmonton, here's the opening few paragraphs:

WHERE'S MY STYLIST?

It's said necessity is the mother of invention. Calgarians Sean Alexander and Chad Kroeker have created a new website to help people connect with their hairstylists.

It can take a person a long time to find a hairstylist they like and, when they do, they stick with that person. Hair is a personal thing and when someone gets it right, you don't want to mess with it.

So, when your stylist bolts from a salon, it can be difficult tracking that person down. Enter www.wheresmystylist.com -- your way to hairdressing heaven

Even on the Coast, she's the host with the most!

_mg_0710She's the face of Dragons' Den.

She's an industry veteran.

She's tall and beautiful.

She's smart and sassy.

She's the one, the only, Ms. Dianne Buckner, and yes, she's back!!!!

Not settling for studio time, Diane joined auditions on the east coast today to show what makes her great. Here are some pix.

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Kempton on Calgary

General of the Armchair Dragon Army, Kempton, has posted videos and comments on his expereinces with Dragons' Den auditions.  It is interesting to hear his perspective.

Give them a read here: http://kempton.wordpress.com/2007/04/28/dragons-den-calgary-entrepreneurs/

Season Two - now with 20% more auditions

Twenty_percent_2 The lovely Molly informed me today that Dragons' Den has added more audition dates and times to the schedule. 

So if you still want your shot at the cash you need to succeed, just click over to www.CBC.ca/dragonsden and check out the new dates.

Moncton, how we love ya!

_mg_0492 Auditions for Season Two keep rolling on.  Today we are in Moncton, where we met this lovely couple of pitchers.

If you are still interested in being on the Den, and securing the Capital you need to grow your business BUT you have missed the live auditions, you can always apply on line.

Just click over to: www.CBC.ca/dragonsden.com

Mike is en route to PEI

Ace Producer Mikey A is en route to discover PEI's best and brightest!

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Go Flames Go!!!

_mg_0466We had a huge turnout in Calgary over the weekend. 

The pitchers were great and we expect to see lots of these entrepreneurs during May/June's taping.

Big shout outs to Randy and Kempton for doing so much work at auditions.

Steve Tingely, sent these pictures to give you a small taste of the flavor of Calgary.

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Rotman goes into the Den

Last week, 3 professors and I judged Rotman School of Business' pitch contest, one of many university events inspired by the show.  Rotman went one step further, and produced this video for your enjoyment.

Remember this is student based and student made.

"Into the Den" a short film by Mikey A

Last year, Mikey A burst onto the TV scene a baby faced Associate Producer only a few Mike_2 years out of Ryerson.

Now less than 9 month's later, he's producing riveting content for CBC's #1 new show. No wonder he got promoted.  His latest short entitled "Into the Den" show's the ups and downs of the audition process.

Get some popcorn.

Sit back and Enjoy!

For more Dragons' Den Video check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojicyuedFnk