In this episode, hosts Zain Rao and Yatharth Sejpal dive into the modern startup world — from TikTok Shop’s arrival in Canada to AI agents, venture capital, and how to truly define success as a founder.

They share personal lessons from their own ventures, including early wins and failures, and break down business fundamentals every entrepreneur should understand. This episode blends practical frameworks with real-world insights about what it takes to build and sustain momentum.

In this episode:

TikTok Shop’s impact on Canadian creators and e-commerce

AI agents explained: what they are and how they change workflow

Why most AI startups will fail (and why that’s okay)

The truth about risk, reputation, and failure

How venture capital really works and why 5% of startups make up for the 95% that fail

Defining success beyond short-term results

Key business concepts explained: TAM, SAM, SOM, ICP, MVP, and Product-Market Fit

The “Vitamin vs. Painkiller” analogy and how to position your product effectively

This episode is a crash course in entrepreneurial thinking — combining personal experience with startup strategy, mindset, and storytelling.

Hosted by Zain Rao and Yatharth Sejpal

Produced by YYZ Media

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