Startup Canada Podcast: Canada's Entrepreneurship Podcast

Food, drink and culture are three things that often intersect. They help to build cultural, creative and social connections amongst communities. Matthew Johnston, CEO and Co-founder of Collective Arts Brewing, is working to increase creative consciousness through delicious craft beverages, art and inclusivity.  Matt Johnston... The post Mixing Art and Management with Matthew Johnston – May 11, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Less than 35% of students leaving post secondary education in Canada feel confident enough to manage their own finances. Gurgeet Matharu and Aman Thind of Nava Ventures are on a mission to change that! Gurjeet is an experienced Full Stack Engineer with a demonstrated history... The post Financial Literacy as Empowerment with Gurgeet Matharu & Aman Thind – May 4, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Every entrepreneur faces challenges along their journey to success. Warren Dietrich, partner at Earthli Plant-Powered Superfoods Inc., believes approaching these barriers optimistically can make all the difference.   Warren Dietrich is the co-founder of Earthli Plant-Powered Superfoods Inc. and a Civil Engineering student at Memorial University... The post Optimism: The Essential Resilience Tool with Warren Dietrich – April 27, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

In a world of so many uncertainties, one of the main reasons founder’s avoid strategic planning is because it seems like a waste of time. Warren Coughlin, business coach at JumpStart Coaching, believes if you learn to play the probabilities, you’ll have an edge up... The post Strategic Planning: Playing the Odds with Warren Coughlin – April 20, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

We often assume that because green energy costs more to produce, it’s less profitable for the seller in the long-run. Greg Kiessling, Board Chair of Canadians for Clean Prosperity & Inmotive Inc., believes we are just starting to see the real potential of cleantech, and... The post Navigating Clean Technology with Greg Kiessling – April 13, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Entrepreneurship is infamously difficult – with hard decisions, stressful deals, and many nerve wracking unknowns around each corner. Sunny Fong and Jess Chow, Co-Founders of VIEREN, think the key to making it work is a healthy co-founder relationship, unwavering curiosity, and having a creative edge. ... The post Making It Work with Jess Chow and Sunny Fong – April 6, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Community is incredibly powerful when building a company and when attempting to solve a pain point in someone’s life, just ask Ravina Anand, Co-Founder of FLIK! Ravina Anand is a social-tech entrepreneur and the COO of FLIK, the first female-identifying apprenticeship portal. In a hyper... The post The Power of Community with Ravina Anand – March 30, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Creating new value for our customers and our communities is vital as we scale the impact of our businesses – enter Debbie Motilewa, Sustainable Business Leader at Afro-hub Market! In the past nine years, Deborah Motilewa has helped several entrepreneurs across three different continents –... The post Creating New Value with Debbie Motilewa – March 23, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Fear of criticism, judgement, and failure – fear is something founders are all too familiar with. Keturah Osinde, CEO of Fittedfast, thinks instead of avoiding fear, we should harness it. When Keturah was a kid in high school, the last thing she thought she would... The post Harnessing Fear with Keturah Osinde – March 16, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

In 2021, 87% of millennials expect mentorship opportunities when starting at a new company. Ashley Werhun, CEO of Mentorly, is on a mission to make it more accessible.  Ashley Werhun is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mentorly.co. Mentorly.co is a cloud-based mentorship solution for businesses,... The post Making the Most of Mentorship with Ashley Werhun – March 9, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Entrepreneurship is often seen as a great way to work flexible hours and forge your own future, but it can also be used to heal communities. Just ask Dawn Setford, founder and president of the Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada!  Dawn Setford, she who keeps... The post Entrepreneurship as Healing with Dawn Iehstóseranon:nha Setford – March 2, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Great leadership is a vital piece of the puzzle for founders. Bruce Poon Tip, Founder of G Adventures and Planeterra, believes leadership is a continuous transformation, not a final destination.  Passionate about the power of travel to change the world for the better, Bruce Poon... The post The Art of Leadership with Bruce Poon Tip – February 23, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Raising capital is an age-old problem for founders – but what if there was a free matchmaking service that connected startups and funders? Enter Raymond Luk, Founder and CEO of Hockeystick! Raymond Luk is a serial entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder of Hockeystick... The post Funding the Future with Raymond Luk – February 16, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

In the tech startup space, it’s easy to overload products with every gadget and feature you can think of. Jason Sparrow, CEO of BarrelWise, thinks we should involve customers in the design process and be aware of not over-complicating our products. Jason is the CEO... The post Product Development 101 with Jason Sparrow – February 9, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Powerful technology is only as good as its application – faults in execution and implementation can often lead to over digitalized workspaces and overly complicated operations. So how do we utilize tech to empower customers and our ventures? Just ask Michal Pisarek, CEO of Orchestry!  ... The post Utilizing the Right Tech with Michal Pisarek – February 2, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Week to week, the business landscape in Canada changes drastically – often making it difficult for entrepreneurs to plan for the future. Jason Brommet, Head of Modern Work for Microsoft Canada, chats about tech as a critical investment for entrepreneurs as they plan for the... The post The Future of Work with Jason Brommet – January 26, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

It’s no secret that a great team can be the difference between a company’s success and failure. Bruce Croxon, Partner at Round13 Capital, values a few specific traits on his team – curiosity and open mindedness. Bruce Croxon made his mark as a digital pioneer... The post Building Great Teams with Bruce Croxon – January 19, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Sustainability is a buzz word in the entrepreneurship community – but what is true sustainability and how do we achieve circularity within our ventures? Just ask Lindsay Lorusso, Co-Founder and CEO of Nudnik! Lindsay is a circular economy nerd

Often one of the most daunting tasks an entrepreneur can face – how do you finance your startup?  Simon Yep and David Kosmayer chat about the benefits of corporate partnerships vs. traditional venture capital investing when financing your big ideas, and how to navigate entering... The post Financing Your Idea with David Kosmayer and Simon Yep – January 5, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Technology changes and trends shift every day. However, through hard work, persistence, and a focussed business model, entrepreneurs can equip themselves to adapt to these changes and use them as growth opportunities. Just ask Dominic Sévigny, Founder, President, and COO of SmartUse Solutions Inc.! Dominic... The post Enhancing Success: Adopting New Tech with Dominic Sévigny – December 29, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.