Startup Canada Podcast

Sean Rayland-Boubar is the Founder of Winnipeg based Red Rebel Armour.  Red Rebel Armour is an Indigenous led streetwear brand with a strong social mission to employ, train and pay people returning from the criminal justice system.

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Janna Swales is the Founder of Yukon Plastics, based in Whitehorse, Yukon. Janna is collecting plastic waste and turning it into beautiful, useful things. Here is her story.

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Ashlyn Newlove is the Creator and Founder of Smart Sip Cream Co. In this conversation, we talk about selling directly to customer and why grocery isn’t always the best place for your product.

The post $200K in Year One With Zero Ad Spend with Ashlyn Newlove first appeared on Startup Canada.

Josh Gale is the President of Gold Star Canadian Tours, an adventure company that allows you to see polar bears and be home by bedtime. This episode discusses tourism marketing, business growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

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Our Podcast Producer met with Rob Fraser in Victoria BC before he took the Startup Canada Tour stage for his keynote. Tune in for some rapid fire questions and pitching advice from Rob, Founder and CEO of Outway.

The post Why Sharing Stories Beats Giving Advice with Rob Fraser first appeared on Startup Canada.

Anthea Taljaard shares her journey from corporate management to folk art sculpture. We talk about how AI and digital assets are transforming her creative business and how she leverages her experience and technology to inspire and empower other experienced workers to generate income and find purpose in later life.

This conversation briefly talks about trauma and violence at the 18:30 mark. This ends at the 19 minute mark.

More from Anthea: https://www.saltspraydesign.ca/startup-canada

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In this episode, Trish Kelly, Managing Director of Untapped Accessibility, shares her journey into accessible leadership, the importance of inclusive practices, and how her social enterprise is transforming accessibility in organizations across Canada.

The post Why Lived Experience Creates Better Accessibility Solutions with Trish Kelly first appeared on Startup Canada.

Mya Beaudry is the Founder of Kokom Scrunchies. Mya shares her journey of expanding her business through innovative ideas like vending machines and partnerships with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and shares how her scrunchies honour the strong women in her life. Her story highlights the power of community support, creativity, and resilience in building a successful youth-led enterprise.

The post Connecting Generations Through Kokom Scrunchies with Mya and Marcie Beaudry first appeared on Startup Canada.

Sonia Strobel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Skipper Otto. Sonia shares how she has transformed the seafood industry community-supported fisheries and sustainable business models.

The post How Skipper Otto Turned Seafood Into a Community Model with Sonia Strobel first appeared on Startup Canada.

Smriti Pratishruti is the Owner and Founder of PawzNDogz.  In this episode, Smriti focuses on the importance of persistence, innovation in pet enrichment.

The post How Persistence Built a Pet Business That Won’t Quit with Smriti Pratishruti first appeared on Startup Canada.