Stephen McBride’s “We Must Defeat B.A.N.A.N.A.” explores how excessive regulation is quietly strangling innovation in the U.S. and Canada. Drawing on 40+ founder conversations – from nuclear energy to AI and aerospace – McBride shows how a “Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything” mindset delays projects, favors incumbents, and drives capital away from ambitious, real-world innovation.
The Synapse Data Centre in Olds leverages strategic proximity to Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer, reliable energy, fibrr‑ready land, and innovative water‑saving cooling. Market‑driven and backed by municipal support, the project promises lasting jobs and economic growth for Alberta’s SMEs, showcasing how large‑scale tech investment can coexist with environmental stewardship.



