Startup Canada Podcast Ep.145: Disrupting music with Jamstack’s Chris Prendergast
Chris Prendergast, a Canadian science teacher dubbed “Guitar Chris” throughout his college career, was inspired by his own pain-point as a musician. And the…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.144: Angels and VC hybrids with Brightspark’s Sophie Forest
Brightspark Ventures managing partner Sophie Forest is an incendiary angel investor and venture capitalist, a combination that is sure to make sparks fly. Along…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.143: Being a conscious entrepreneur with Satya Organic CEO Patrice Mousseau
Patrice Mousseau is the founder and CEO of Satya Organic, a company that offers organic creams for skin conditions like eczema and inflammation. “I…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.142: The psychology behind a winning UX with Jason Goodman
What does an entrepreneur with a skill set in psychology, product design, marketing and business development do? They scramble up their expertise and deliver…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.141: Breathing fire in Canadian investments with Michele Romanow
To make waves as a Canadian entrepreneur is something to be proud of. Now, imagine being the youngest investor on CBC’s Dragons’ Den while…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.140: Private and public entrepreneurship with Barrie mayor Jeff Lehman
Canada’s most spectacular and memorable urban areas are thoughtfully planned out by teams of bright innovators. For the best results, Barrie mayor Jeff Lehman…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.139: Building a global business with Canada’s Chief Trade Commissioner
Ailish Campbell’s seasoned history in the public service is the foundation for her ability to create long lasting impact in policy. Campbell is the…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.138: Finding sustainable success as a startup with Cortney McDermott
After experiencing dissatisfaction in her life and career, Cortney McDermott climbed out from her personal rock bottom to create a world in which the…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.137: Sports innovation with REVIVER co-founder Colin Weston
He wears many hats, and sometimes wears them all together. He is a golf disruptor, sports architect, and a podcast host. Originally coming from…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.136: Investing in your personal growth with CEO health coach Nicky Billou
Time and time again, what sets aside those who succeed and those who do not is often a mindset. For entrepreneurs, persistence and relentless…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.135: Building a global brand with Smoke’s Poutinerie’s Ryan Smolkin
If you’re a Canadian who’s traveled abroad, you’ve likely had a conversation describing your favourite Canadian dish. With three ingredients and the potential for…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.134: How we can win with Tony Lacavera
Anthony Lacavera is best known for being the founder and CEO of Wind Mobile. Not only has Lacavera built Canada’s fourth largest phone carrier,…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.133: Indigenous business as a tool for change with Kate Taylor
Founded as a non-profit organization in 2013, Aki Energy has successfully installed over $6 million in renewable energy systems in the First Nations communities…