Dave Keighron
Educator | Innovator | Podcast Host | Igniter of Ideas
Dave Keighron is a marketing educator, innovator, and advocate for experiential and AI-enabled learning. As a Professor of Marketing and Curriculum Committee Chair at Douglas College, he is leading efforts to transform how students, educators, and businesses connect theory with real-world practice.
He is the creator and co-host of multiple podcasts — including Innovation Fuel, Marketing Corner Talks, and Education in Action — which spotlight entrepreneurs, educators, and experts who are shaping the future of learning and business.
Through initiatives like Ignition Lab, Impact Education Foundation, and The Foundery Studio, Dave is building ecosystems that merge education, innovation, and AI to fuel collaboration between academia and industry. These initiatives empower students, startups, and educators to co-create ideas, launch ventures, and drive measurable community impact.
Known as the “Igniter of Ideas,” Dave’s mission is to disrupt traditional education systems and champion experiential and work-integrated learning models that help people experience, create, and thrive.