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Sam Garven on Building Safer Workplaces with AI: Say Hello Canopy
Episode Summary
In this compelling episode, Georgie Healy interviews Sam Garven, co-founder of Hello Canopy, a revolutionary AI-powered misconduct and psychosocial safety reporting platform. Sam shares her personal journey from experiencing workplace harassment to founding a startup aimed at creating safer workplaces. She discusses Canopy’s mission, the challenges of building an AI product as a non-technical founder, and the unique aspects of the Australian startup ecosystem. Sam also opens up about her experience with the Techstars Accelerator and emphasises the importance of building in public and embracing vulnerability. This episode is packed with insights on leadership, innovation, and resilience.
Timestamps00:00 Introduction to In the Blink of AI and Sam Garven
00:36 Updates on Canopy’s Rebrand and Progress in 2025
03:05 Overview of Canopy: AI-Driven Misconduct and Safety Reporting
06:44 Sam’s Personal Experiences and Inspiration Behind Canopy
09:04 Becoming a Founder: From HR Expertise to Building a Startup
11:29 Industry Gaps in Misconduct Reporting and Canopy’s Unique Approach
16:31 Sam’s Experience in the Techstars Accelerator Program
21:29 The Importance of Building in Public and Embracing the Cringe
27:21 Challenges of Being a Female Founder in the Australian Startup Ecosystem
33:36 Metrics, Data Validation, and AI’s Role in Canopy’s Product
39:04 Privacy, Data Security, and the Challenges of Sensitive Information
45:16 Sam’s Vision for Canopy’s Future: Global Impact and Diverse Use Cases
47:18 Thoughts on VC Investment and Expanding the Team
49:21 Closing Call to Action: Joining Canopy’s Waitlist and Providing Insights
Notable Quotes"Building in public is free marketing. Why wouldn’t I take my potential customers and advocates on the journey with me?" – Sam Garven
"We deal in such sensitive information that we can’t afford to break trust and call it a whoopsie." – Sam Garven
"Women are natural super connectors, and that’s a critical skill for building startups." – Sam Garven
"Embrace the cringe. LinkedIn is cringy, but it’s also where you’ll find people who believe the same things you do." – Sam Garven
"On the worst day of someone’s life, Canopy needs to be there to make reporting simple and effective." – Sam Garven
In The Blink of A.I. is is part of Day One.Day One helps founders and startup operators make better business decisions more often.To learn more, join our newsletter to be notified of new In The Blink of AI episodes and upcoming shows.
Sponsors:In The Blink of A.I. is supported by our wonderful sponsors:Rocking Horse: Rocking Horse helps startups access their R&D tax rebate early. Get up to $3M in non-dilutive finance, solve cash flow challenges, and accelerate growth. Easy application, fast approval. Smart investment for innovative startups.
https://dayone.fm/rockinghorse
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By DayOne.FMEpisode Summary
In this compelling episode, Georgie Healy interviews Sam Garven, co-founder of Hello Canopy, a revolutionary AI-powered misconduct and psychosocial safety reporting platform. Sam shares her personal journey from experiencing workplace harassment to founding a startup aimed at creating safer workplaces. She discusses Canopy’s mission, the challenges of building an AI product as a non-technical founder, and the unique aspects of the Australian startup ecosystem. Sam also opens up about her experience with the Techstars Accelerator and emphasises the importance of building in public and embracing vulnerability. This episode is packed with insights on leadership, innovation, and resilience.
Timestamps00:00 Introduction to In the Blink of AI and Sam Garven
00:36 Updates on Canopy’s Rebrand and Progress in 2025
03:05 Overview of Canopy: AI-Driven Misconduct and Safety Reporting
06:44 Sam’s Personal Experiences and Inspiration Behind Canopy
09:04 Becoming a Founder: From HR Expertise to Building a Startup
11:29 Industry Gaps in Misconduct Reporting and Canopy’s Unique Approach
16:31 Sam’s Experience in the Techstars Accelerator Program
21:29 The Importance of Building in Public and Embracing the Cringe
27:21 Challenges of Being a Female Founder in the Australian Startup Ecosystem
33:36 Metrics, Data Validation, and AI’s Role in Canopy’s Product
39:04 Privacy, Data Security, and the Challenges of Sensitive Information
45:16 Sam’s Vision for Canopy’s Future: Global Impact and Diverse Use Cases
47:18 Thoughts on VC Investment and Expanding the Team
49:21 Closing Call to Action: Joining Canopy’s Waitlist and Providing Insights
Notable Quotes"Building in public is free marketing. Why wouldn’t I take my potential customers and advocates on the journey with me?" – Sam Garven
"We deal in such sensitive information that we can’t afford to break trust and call it a whoopsie." – Sam Garven
"Women are natural super connectors, and that’s a critical skill for building startups." – Sam Garven
"Embrace the cringe. LinkedIn is cringy, but it’s also where you’ll find people who believe the same things you do." – Sam Garven
"On the worst day of someone’s life, Canopy needs to be there to make reporting simple and effective." – Sam Garven
In The Blink of A.I. is is part of Day One.Day One helps founders and startup operators make better business decisions more often.To learn more, join our newsletter to be notified of new In The Blink of AI episodes and upcoming shows.
Sponsors:In The Blink of A.I. is supported by our wonderful sponsors:Rocking Horse: Rocking Horse helps startups access their R&D tax rebate early. Get up to $3M in non-dilutive finance, solve cash flow challenges, and accelerate growth. Easy application, fast approval. Smart investment for innovative startups.
https://dayone.fm/rockinghorse
Mentioned in this episode:
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