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Behind Greatness is a podcast series featuring industry and thought leaders from all walks of life. Bringing you a new conversation each week, we chat openly and explore the “what ifs” and “why nots”.
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Luciano Volpe
BEHIND GREATNESS HOST
Luciano is a founding member of Inspire North and contributes to much of the strategic growth for the organization. He acts as Managing Partner of SLV International which owns and manages food and non-food brands and executes national and international distribution (Latin America, Europe and Asia) at retail and food service. He also lectures at the University of Toronto with a focus on International Business and Marketing. Luciano also remains involved in the community as an active mentor to UofT and York University students in Toronto. A conceptual thinker, Luciano likes to ask questions, find a solution and ask questions again. And again.
Gianni Creta
BEHIND GREATNESS HOST
Gianni is one of the founding members of Inspire and continues to participate in its efforts to help empower and inspire youth. Gianni currently holds the position of President and CEO of ENVI Network. ENVI Is a municipally owned entity in the Town of Newmarket whose goal is to build a fibre network to help service the local community. Gianni graduated from the University of Toronto Computer Engineering program and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering.
Help inspire
Behind Greatness operates under Inspire North, an entirely volunteer-run non for profit. If you enjoy listening to our channel and would like to support, feel free to donate! All proceeds go to supporting podcast production and development.
Recent Episodes
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March 8, 2025
EPISODE 209
Exploring the ‘So What?’
Dr. Jennifer “Kim” Penberthy
Clinical & Research Psychologist, University of Virginia / Author
Kim wears many hats. She is a professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She is also a board certified clinical psychologist and conducts research, teaches, and provides clinical care at UVA in psychiatry and the cancer center.
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February 23, 2025
EPISODE 208
Being Rooted
Antonio Cupo
TV / Film Actor, Producer
Antonio grew up in Vancouver and early in his career he spent many years in Italy as a lead actor in one of the most popular TV drama shows in Italian TV history – Elisa di Rivombrosa.
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February 6, 2025
EPISODE 207
Walking Between Places
Nick Cook
Author / Journalist
We speak today with Nick Cook, joining us from his home in the UK. Nick is the best selling author of The Hunt For Zero Point and has been a writer for almost 4 decades, with 25 books to his name.
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January 24, 2025
EPISODE 206
Co-Ruling of Felines and Humans
Dr. Salima Ikram
Egyptologist / Archeologist / Author
We recorded this chat “coincidentally” on the opening day of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), October 16 2024. Salima graciously joined us from Cairo to have this conversation that day. Salima decided on Egyptology at age 8 and “hasn’t grown up since”.
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January 12, 2025
EPISODE 205
Keeping to an Eagle Eye View
Andrea Lani
Aerospace Scientist/Engineer
We are joined by Andrea, an aerospace scientist and engineer, at his home in Belgium. Andrea has had experience working with NASA, NATO and the von Karmen Institute and he is now working on a EU project to develop a leading edge shielding prototype for space vehicles.