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On the Startup Canada Podcast, we speak with the movers and shakers of Canada’s entrepreneurship community to give a glimpse into the future of business, and share insights on everything from social innovation to the future of work, investing, and why we need to think bigger to take our businesses global.
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Tutoring Powered by Talent and Technology with Will Li
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Inspired by his own experience with a tutor, Will realized the power of a great tutor and started TutorOcean in 2018. Just one year later, Will was approached by a university to offer the platform as a solution which led him to launch QuadC. Today, Will and his team support more than 50 higher institutions across North America and have more than 25…
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Tutoring Powered by Talent and Technology with Will Li
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Inspired by his own experience with a tutor, Will realized the power of a great tutor and started TutorOcean in 2018. Just one year later, Will was approached by a university to offer the platform as a solution which led him to launch QuadC. Today, Will and his team support more than 50 higher institutions across North America and have more than 25…
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Get Funded: Accessing Money For Your Business with David Souaid
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David Souaid is the Chief Revenue Officer and member of the board of directors at Journey Capital (formerly OnDeck Canada,) a leader in online small business lending. Journey Capital offers fast and flexible financing to founders so they can refuel their business. Journey Capital uses technology and also the guidance and advice of real business loa…
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Get Funded: Accessing Money For Your Business with David Souaid
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David Souaid is the Chief Revenue Officer and member of the board of directors at Journey Capital (formerly OnDeck Canada,) a leader in online small business lending. Journey Capital offers fast and flexible financing to founders so they can refuel their business. Journey Capital uses technology and also the guidance and advice of real business loa…
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Together, Berto, Phil, Anthony and Robert are creating products that men can start celebrating, instead of tolerating. When searching for a comfortable pair of boxers and finding nothing … they created their own and began Manmade. The post Underwear Worth Celebrating with Anthony Ciavirella first appeared on Startup Canada.…
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Together, Berto, Phil, Anthony and Robert are creating products that men can start celebrating, instead of tolerating. When searching for a comfortable pair of boxers and finding nothing … they created their own and began Manmade.저자 Startup Canada
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Celebrating Queer Lives and Relationships with Heather Hansler
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The card aisle doesn’t often represent queer folks, so Heather decided to do something about it and create her own products for herself and her community. Today, Little Rainbow Paper Co is a shop filled with cards, pins, mugs, ornaments, notepads and more that celebrate the queer and the quirky! Heather designs every product in her shop and the pro…
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Celebrating Queer Lives and Relationships with Heather Hansler
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The card aisle doesn’t often represent queer folks, so Heather decided to do something about it and create her own products for herself and her community. Today, Little Rainbow Paper Co is a shop filled with cards, pins, mugs, ornaments, notepads and more that celebrate the queer and the quirky! Heather designs every product in her shop and the pro…
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Northern Pop: Kettle Corn That Connects with Katie Young
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Katie Young is the Founder of Klondike Kettle Corn. Katie blends her culinary expertise with a passion for community. With a background in restaurants and catering, Katie found her calling in crafting fresh, ready-to-eat popcorn experiences. As a devoted mom, outdoor enthusiast, and food lover, she sees popcorn as more than a snack—it’s a vehicle f…
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Northern Pop: Kettle Corn That Connects with Katie Young
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Katie Young is the Founder of Klondike Kettle Corn. Katie blends her culinary expertise with a passion for community. With a background in restaurants and catering, Katie found her calling in crafting fresh, ready-to-eat popcorn experiences. As a devoted mom, outdoor enthusiast, and food lover, she sees popcorn as more than a snack—it’s a vehicle f…
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Jackie Rhind is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ovry, a brand of Canadian reproductive care products that includes pregnancy tests, ovulation tests, and an at-home male fertility test. Ovry tests are better alternatives to store-bought pregnancy and ovulation tests, which are wasteful, inconvenient, overpriced, and can often feel awkward or intimidating …
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Jackie Rhind is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ovry, a brand of Canadian reproductive care products that includes pregnancy tests, ovulation tests, and an at-home male fertility test. Ovry tests are better alternatives to store-bought pregnancy and ovulation tests, which are wasteful, inconvenient, overpriced, and can often feel awkward or intimidating …
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Amber Mac is President of AmberMac Media, Inc., an award-winning content development agency. In 2021, Amber was named one of the Bay Street Bull Women of the Year for her leadership in the technology sector. Amber has keynoted more than 500 events around the world, co-hosted a variety of podcast series, is a best selling author and more. Most recen…
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Amber Mac is President of AmberMac Media, Inc., an award-winning content development agency. In 2021, Amber was named one of the Bay Street Bull Women of the Year for her leadership in the technology sector. Amber has keynoted more than 500 events around the world, co-hosted a variety of podcast series, is a best selling author and more. Most recen…
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How To: Enter and Maintain Strong Partnerships with Jaclyn Patterson and Christal Duncan Earle
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Guests: Jaclyn Patterson is the Founder of Shopwise, an online sustainable fashion marketplace, making it easier for people to discover and shop smarter from more than 30 purpose driven brands that prioritize both people and the planet. Christal Duncan Earle founded Brave Soles in 2017. Brave Soles creates handcrafted shoes with upcycled tire soles…
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Ange Paye is a tech entrepreneur wth a background in product management and is passionate about building tech that helps businesses give back. VOTO is about community building, charitable giving and digital engagement, all in one platform.저자 Startup Canada
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Ange Paye is a tech entrepreneur wth a background in product management and is passionate about building tech that helps businesses give back. VOTO is about community building, charitable giving and digital engagement, all in one platform. The post Engagement That Does Good with Ange Paye first appeared on Startup Canada.…
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Disrupting Social Attitudes through Inclusion with Katie MacMillan
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Katie MacMillan is the Founder of Kello Inclusive – a talent agency that exclusively represents disabled and visibly different talent. Kello is the first agency of its kind in Canada!저자 Startup Canada
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Disrupting Social Attitudes through Inclusion with Katie MacMillan
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Katie MacMillan is the Founder of Kello Inclusive – a talent agency that exclusively represents disabled and visibly different talent. Kello is the first agency of its kind in Canada! The post Disrupting Social Attitudes through Inclusion with Katie MacMillan first appeared on Startup Canada.저자 Rick Spence
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Relationships and Community as Capital with Jonah Chininga
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Jonah Chininga is the Co-founder and CEO of Woveo, a venture-backed fintech company that’s revolutionizing community savings and credit systems through its cutting-edge community wallet. The post Relationships and Community as Capital with Jonah Chininga first appeared on Startup Canada.저자 Rick Spence
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When Customers Become Community with Adelle Renaud and Ashlie Grilz
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The inception of Peau De Loup in 2012 was Adelle’s response to a blaring absence in the fashion landscape – a lack of brands challenging gender norms and catering to those who live and dress outside the binary. Together, Adelle and Ashlie are amplifying Peau De Loup’s message of inclusivity, authenticity, strength and are creating a fashion landsca…
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Crunch Inspired by Culture with Odutope Macauley-Okoro
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Odutope Macauley-Okoro is the Founder of Topsie Crunchies Snacks Inc. specializing in the confectionery treats called Chin Chin. Inspired by her cultural traditions and passion for creating unique and flavorful snacks, Odutope started her business during the pandemic when she and her family craved African snacks. Odutope’s snacks have grown in popu…
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Ivan Coyote is a writer and storyteller. Born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon, they are the author of thirteen books, the creator of four films, six stage shows, and three albums that combine storytelling with music. In this episode, they share a preview of their newest performance and talk about their storytelling process. The post The Business of…
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More than Money: Finance is Personal with Ellyce Fulmore
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Ellyce Fulmore is a queer and neurodivergent financial educator, content creator, author and the founder of Queerd Co., a financial literacy company. Her approach to financial literacy goes beyond the conventional, focusing on the intersectionality of identities and lived experiences. Ellyce is passionate about helping her online community of over …
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Animal food insecurity is a real crisis. Inspired by Odin and his owner in Kelowna, Nicole committed to making a difference for pets and their humans. Nicole Frey is the Founder of Animal Food Bank and in this episode she shares with us the ins and outs of feeding animals who need it most, across Canada. Nicole Frey is a distinguished entrepreneur …
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2023: A Year in Podcasts with Rick Spence and Kayla Isabelle
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We speak to so many entrepreneurs across Canada in a year. Join our Startup Canada Podcast host Rick Spence and our CEO and host of the Startup Women Podcast, Kayla Isabelle, as the two reflect on 2023. Be sure to check out Kayla’s Startup Women Podcast at https://www.startupcan.ca/learn/startup-women-podcast/ For more episodes with Rick, check out…
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We brought our podcast mic to the fifth and final Startup Canada Tour stop in Brampton on October 26! In this episode, hear from entrepreneurs who took part in the Pop-up Pitch Competition, and meet the top 3 winners of the 2023 Startup Global Pitch Competition Grand Finale. The post LIVE at the Startup Canada Tour 2023 with Rick Spence first appea…
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“For memorykpr, a lot of my self motivation comes from spending time with my clients. To hear their stories is the best motivation.” Jessica McNaughton is the Founder of memoryKPR and our 2023 People’s Choice Award Winner. Jessica McNaughton is the Founder of memoryKPR, based in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan. MemoryKPR technologies are committed to connec…
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Mila Olumogba is a mother, entrepreneur and marketing executive who utilizes her lived experiences to highlight the importance of racial representation. Her debut children’s story is out now, Dr.Santa and The Miracle Makers. “It was the first time I had time to slow down, and to think. Colour Me Christmas was always something I wanted to start.” Th…
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Darren Anderson has been a business consultant and marketing advisor for over 20 years working with major corporations to local business owners. Anderson Marketing Group helps grow small and medium-sized businesses through real hands-on marketing services that are designed to work. In 2018, Darren founded the Love My Mind Non-Profit Initiative in m…
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Rae Massop is a Registered Social Worker and Social Entrepreneur focused on dedicating her career towards health promotion for marginalized Canadians. She is a former health equity researcher and current founder and CEO at Aworie Health. “It’s easy to target the people with money and those who have insurance plans. This doesn’t feel true to our mis…
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Your Money and Your Mental Health with Chantel Chapman
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“We believe if you live in our dominant economic culture, it is very likely you or someone you know has money trauma. This is like first-aid training for anyone who works with money.” Chantel Chapman is the Founder of The Trauma of Money, an accredited course certifying professionals in facilitating and healing money trauma. In this episode we expl…
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Shulamit Ber Levtov, is your therapist because we are stronger with support. Shulamit specializes in working with women business owners to care for their mental and emotional wellbeing, in an era of relentless stressors. “The way entrepreneurs experience isolation is unique.” Resources: Read more from Shulamit: https://www.shula.ca/blog/ Get in tou…
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In this episode, we explore the power and the support that Jane.app has brought to health practitioners across Canada and beyond. We speak to Liane Wood, an ambassador for Jane.app and the Founder of RethinkMe, as well as Jane.app’s product trainer Randy Chu. The post Help For Those Who Help with Liane Wood and Randy Chu first appeared on Startup C…
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“You can use your content and documentation, and your sharing almost as a resume, to show to partners, employees, potential clients, or even investors. They can see the history of your work.” Bobby T is on the Startup Canada Podcast to reveal what is behind it all, and why documenting your process and who you are matters. Connect with Bobby at http…
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Content Creators Are Entrepreneurs with Nishant Raina and Katrina Olson-Mottahed
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In this episode, Nishant Raina and Katrina Olson-Mottahed discuss what happens when content creators and small business collide. Tune in to this conversation to learn about Mastercard’s Creator Class Research to better understand the next wave of small business owners and creators online. This episode is in partnership with Mastercard Canada, learn…
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Built Here: Embracing The Northern Lifestyle with Myles and Tanner Hougen
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”In a sense, all of our customers are finding the Yukon community. They are visitors, they live here, maybe they just moved here.” Myles and Tanner love the Yukon and their products and apparel help others love it too. As fourth generation Yukoners and entrepreneurs, the Hougen brothers are creating quality goods to embrace the northern lifestyle. …
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Infusing Inuit Teachings into Entrepreneurship with Bernice Kootoo Clarke
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“All the ways of being Inuk, I have picked them up and I hold them so close to my heart as an Inuk woman and an entrepreneur.” Bernice Kootoo Clarke is the Founder and Owner of Uasau Soap and Kuutuu Cultural Consulting where she is creating soaps from the land and revitalizing, sharing and teaching the Inuktitut language in Nunavut. The post Infusi…
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“The biggest problem we face is there is nowhere to learn about giving. We have a nature of generosity but the extent it is nurtured as we grow up, is the problem.” John Bromley knows Canadians are generous and want to give, so he has built a platform to help. The post Guiding Charitable Giving with John Bromley first appeared on Startup Canada.…
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“It is an all inclusive wedding venue for people who want to break from the tradition of typical marriages, that are steeped in archaic traditions.” What is it like to create The Maritime’s first all inclusive wedding chapel? Sarah Anderson can tell you. Sarah Anderson knows weddings and loves love and is the owner and operator of Wolfville Wedding…
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Leading Anti-Discrimination Work with Debbie Owusu Akyeeah
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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah is a first-generation Ghanaian-Canadian cisgender queer woman who is dedicated to the liberation of all her communities. She is currently the Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity and based in Ottawa. “We are up against people who are so fearful about changing society for the better.” The pos…
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Ren Navarro is addressing the lack of diversity in the beer industry. Ren has become a known name in breweries, wineries, distilleries, and beyond. She has given talks on diversity and inclusion at several colleges and countless festivals, panels, radio shows, and podcasts throughout North America. The post Brewing Diversity with Ren Navarro first …
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Unleashing the Power of AI for Marketing with Emily Baillie
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”AI can help with automating tasks and taking some of the workload off of a busy entrepreneur’s plate.” Emily Baillie is the Founder of Compass Content Marketing. Emily approaches consulting and training through collaboration and strives to be inclusive and practical. She also specializes in breaking down complex topics into accessible, easy-to-und…
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“Lawyers are good, but law firms break them. That is why we built something better with Goodlawyer. We want to create an environment where entrepreneurs and founders want to talk to their lawyers.” Brett Colvin is Goodlawyer’s Co-founder and CEO. Brett has overseen Goodlawyer’s growth from inception to a 25+ person team that was named Small Busines…
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“I have big dreams. I think kids don’t see challenges as challenges, they seem them as ways to learn and not as barriers.” Lily Harper is a 9 year old entrepreneur and the founder of her very own small business, Lily Lou’s Aromas. During the pandemic when schools were shut down and students were sent to learn from home, Lily found a passion in crea…
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Breathing Collaboration with Giancarlo Sessa and Aedan Fida
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Giancarlo Sessa is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Blade Air. Aedan is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blade Air. Together, they founded this indoor air quality technology manufacturer, where smashing the status quo has always been the company’s focus. Blade Air offers a suite of products including both portable and whole bui…
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Vicarious Entrepreneurship and Impact with Scott Stirrett
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“The vicarious experience of working with an entrepreneur teaches you what it truly takes to build something from the ground up.” Scott is the Founder and CEO of Venture for Canada, a national charity that is driven to foster entrepreneurial skills and mindsets of young Canadians. Venture for Canada accelerates careers through training and communit…
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Bradley Daye is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Placemaking 4G, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.Bradley is on a mission to co-create a more socially conscious recruiting industry and wants more people to embrace the vulnerabilities that come with being human at work. Bradley leads with empathy and wants to inspire workplaces to embrace cultural differen…
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“The number of women getting into cycling is increasing. Women are racing and competing and there is so much mentorship, inclusivity and encouragement happening there.” Janet Hiebert is the Founder and CEO at Samsara Cycle. Frustrated with the lack of flattering clothing options for women, she created cycling clothing and kits that she wanted to we…
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“We do work in 5 minutes that would take a team of analysts 90 days.” Kevin Collins is the Founder and CEO of Charli AI, a leading Intelligent Content Services Platform provider that is driving the transformation of human decision-making. Its suite of products helps businesses accelerate growth, dramatically reduce costs, streamline operations, and…
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