Startup Canada Podcast: Canada's Entrepreneurship Podcast

As entrepreneurs, we’re often taught to say yes to every opportunity that comes our way. Selene Vakharia shares why she thinks there’s a key lesson in learning how to say no – and how to focus on projects that energize you!  SMRT WOMEN is an... The post Knowing When to Say No with Selene Vakharia – December 22, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

There isn’t much Jennifer Sloan hasn’t tried – from private to public sector, Jennifer has seen it all. She shares with us why diversity is key for strengthening your business, and encourages women entrepreneurs in particular to demand change and seek out resources to help... The post Fighting For Change with Jennifer Sloan – December 15, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Building  an engaged, happy global community in the gig economy isn’t easy, but it is possible – just ask Nicole Smith, Founder and CEO of Flytographer! Nicole’s company Flytographer is a marketplace that connects travelers with hand-picked local photographers for fun vacation photoshoots.  In six... The post Shoot Your Shot: Navigating the Gig Economy with Nicole Smith – December 8, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Having an adaptable, high performing workforce behind you can help drive growth and alleviate pressures for entrepreneurs. Just ask Lisa Bull, Vice President of Talent Development at Ceridian!      Lisa Bull is the Vice-President of the Talent Development team at Ceridian. Over the past 18 years,... The post Attracting and Retaining Top Talent with Lisa Bull – December 1, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Canadian companies represent 50% of all global phishing attempts. But there are ways entrepreneurs can protect their startups from cyber attacks – just ask Sukhmani Dev, the head of Digital Payments & Cybersecurity Solutions for Mastercard Canada! Sukhmani Dev (Sukh) is the head of Digital... The post Cybersecurity During COVID with Sukhmani Dev – November 24, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to trust yourself and radically embrace uncertainty, just ask Janice Tsao, Co-Founder of Crying Out Loud.     Janice Tsao is a co-founder of Crying Out Loud. Her personal journey of mental wellness truly began with the sudden death of... The post Having Trust in Yourself with Janice Tsao – November 17, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

When it comes to your business, the leveraging of open-source intelligence could help to ensure that security is as tight as possible. Just ask Mary Jane Leslie, Chief Growth Officer at LifeRaft Inc. in Halifax, Nova Scotia. MJ specializes in identifying how to leverage open-source... The post Navigating the LifeRaft with Mary Jane Leslie – November 10, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

In a fast paced and demanding startup environment, it can sometimes be difficult to sustain your inspiration and productivity. Evita Machevin and Carol Corera of Flying Duchess Inc. believe the key to personal and entrepreneurial success is finding your intrinsic motivation. Referred to as the... The post Finding Your Inner Motivation with Evita Machevin & Carol Corera – November 3, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Branding has the power to build or break a business, but what is branding and how do you master it? Branding is a choice that starts with strategy, just ask Jeremy Miller! Jeremy Miller is a globally recognized branding expert, and the bestselling author of... The post Building A Brand with Jeremy Miller – October 27, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

COVID-19 has changed the way we work and interact with each other and has left many nervous about the future. The transition from remote work back to the office can be seamless, but only if we follow occupational health and safety legislation – just ask... The post Business After COVID-19 with Stuart Ducoffe – October 20, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Every entrepreneur should know the basics of data privacy, cybersecurity, and the risks their startup is exposed to. Just ask Anne Genge, Co-Founder of the Alexio Corporation!  In 2017 Anne Genge Co-founded Alexio Corporation, now a National and Global Award-winning Cybersecurity firm. With over 20... The post Cybersecurity for Startups with Anne Genge – October 13, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

The entrepreneurial journey is not a straight line – it often consists of roadblocks, unexpected opportunities, and constantly changing circumstances. According to Colin Weston, Co-Founder of REVIVER Sport Entertainment and Startup Vancouver, the key to your startup’s success is understanding that entrepreneurship is a marathon,... The post The Non-Linear Journey to Success with Colin Weston – October 6, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

A simple idea can quickly turn into profit- if you use the right tools. Just ask Aaron Reynolds, the Author of Effin’ Birds. Aaron is a humourist, professional speaker, and the man behind the @EffinBirds and @swear_trek Twitter accounts. When he’s not on Twitter, you... The post Monetizing Your Ideas with Aaron Reynolds – September 29, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

It’s not about being all over social media- it’s about using your social media consistently, intelligently and effectively. Nichole Howson, Owner of AIM Social Media Marketing, knows this best.  As an experienced, award-winning social media strategist and consultant, Nicole’s work is focused on reducing her... The post Social Media on a Budget with Nichole Howson – September 22, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

In order to disrupt your industry, you will need more than luck. According to Danish Yusuf, CEO and co-founder of Zensurance, resilience and grit are the true keys to success in today’s entrepreneurial world.  Danish Yusuf is the CEO and co-founder of zensurance.com, a Toronto-based... The post Industry Disruption and Resilience with Danish Yusuf – September 15, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Fostering a team culture based on motivation and positive feedback is the best way to increase engagement. Employee engagement is vital to improving overall company performance, just ask Rob Catalano!   Rob Catalano is the Chief Engagement Officer at WorkTango. Rob started off studying Marketing at... The post Building a Team Culture with Rob Catalano – September 8, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Like physical fitness, financial fitness is key to a healthy well-balanced business– just ask Tracey Bissett, Host of the Young Money Podcast and Founder of Bissett Financial Fitness.  Tracey is on a mission to redefine the economic future of the world by addressing financial literacy... The post Financial Fitness for Entrepreneurs with Tracey Bissett – September 1, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

There’s  nothing as powerful as a pitch that tells a story, and Chief Story Architect, Kevin Smith will be the first to tell you! Kevin is a Story Architect.  In his career in sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, and politics, Kevin has done over 10,000 pitches. As... The post The Art of Pitching with Kevin Smith – August 25th 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

It’s never been more important to tell your story, just ask Portia Asli, Founder and CEO of Px Venture Services Inc. Portia is a global thought leader, serial entrepreneur and engineer who’s built international businesses in wearable tech, online education and influencer marketing. Having been... The post Empowering Canadian Entrepreneurs with Portia Asli – August 18th 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

A successful entrepreneur knows two things, says Jim Estill, CEO of Danby Appliance and ShipperBee,-  how to make money while doing good, and how to profit from failure. Jim is a Canadian technology entrepreneur, executive, and philanthropist. He started his first computer distribution business from... The post Making Money While Doing Good with Jim Estill – August 11th 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.