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The Startup Canada Podcast Show is a production of Start up Canada, a grassroots, entrepreneur-led movement to bring together, celebrate, and give a voice to Canada’s entrepreneurship community. On the podcast, award-winning entrepreneur host Rivers Corbett speaks with the movers and shakers of Canada’s entrepreneurship community to give a glimpse into the future of business, and share insights on everything from social innovation to the future of work, investing, and why we need to think bigger to take our businesses global. Join Rivers Corbett for new episodes every Tuesday airing at 10 AM ET for lessons, trends, and opportunities in entrepreneurship from Vancouver to Fredericton; and Israel to Peru.

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Strategic Planning: Playing...

04.20.2021

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, ...

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04.20.2021 Strategic Planning: Playing the Odds with Warren Coughlin – April 20, 2021 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, ...
04.13.2021 Navigating Clean Technology with Greg Kiessling – April 13, 2021 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 ...
04.06.2021 Making It Work with Jess Chow and Sunny Fong – April 6, 2021 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, ...
03.30.2021 The Power of Community with Ravina Anand – March 30, 2021 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 ...
03.23.2021 Creating New Value with Debbie Motilewa – March 23, 2021 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 ...
03.16.2021 Harnessing Fear with Keturah Osinde – March 16, 2021 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 ...
03.09.2021 Making the Most of Mentorship with Ashley Werhun – March 9, 2021 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 ...
03.02.2021 Entrepreneurship as Healing with Dawn Iehstóseranon:nha Setford – March 2, 2021 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! ...
02.23.2021 The Art of Leadership with Bruce Poon Tip – February 23, 2021 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 ...
02.16.2021 Funding the Future with Raymond Luk – February 16, 2021 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 ...
02.09.2021 Product Development 101 with Jason Sparrow – February 9, 2021 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 ...
02.02.2021 Utilizing the Right Tech with Michal Pisarek – February 2, 2021 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 ...
01.26.2021 The Future of Work with Jason Brommet – January 26, 2021 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 ...
01.19.2021 Building Great Teams with Bruce Croxon – January 19, 2021 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 ...
01.12.2021 Understanding Circular Design with Lindsay Lorusso – January 12, 2021 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
01.05.2021 Financing Your Idea with David Kosmayer and Simon Yep – January 5, 2021 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, ...
12.29.2020 Enhancing Success: Adopting New Tech with Dominic Sévigny – December 29, 2020 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 ...
12.22.2020 Knowing When to Say No with Selene Vakharia – December 22, 2020 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 ...
12.15.2020 Fighting For Change with Jennifer Sloan – December 15, 2020 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 ...
12.08.2020 Shoot Your Shot: Navigating the Gig Economy with Nicole Smith – December 8, 2020 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 ...
12.01.2020 Attracting and Retaining Top Talent with Lisa Bull – December 1, 2020 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. ...
11.24.2020 Cybersecurity During COVID with Sukhmani Dev – November 24, 2020 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) ...
11.17.2020 Having Trust in Yourself with Janice Tsao – November 17, 2020 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 ...
11.10.2020 Navigating the LifeRaft with Mary Jane Leslie – November 10, 2020 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 ...
11.03.2020 Finding Your Inner Motivation with Evita Machevin & Carol Corera – November 3, 2020 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 ...
10.27.2020 Building A Brand with Jeremy Miller – October 27, 2020 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, ...
10.21.2020 Business After COVID-19 with Stuart Ducoffe – October 20, 2020 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 ...
10.13.2020 Cybersecurity for Startups with Anne Genge – October 13, 2020 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 ...
10.07.2020 The Non-Linear Journey to Success with Colin Weston – October 6, 2020 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 ...
09.29.2020 Monetizing Your Ideas with Aaron Reynolds – September 29, 2020 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 ...
09.22.2020 Social Media on a Budget with Nichole Howson – September 22, 2020 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 ...
09.15.2020 Industry Disruption and Resilience with Danish Yusuf – September 15, 2020 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 ...
09.08.2020 Building a Team Culture with Rob Catalano – September 8, 2020 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 ...
09.01.2020 Financial Fitness for Entrepreneurs with Tracey Bissett – September 1, 2020 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 ...
08.25.2020 The Art of Pitching with Kevin Smith – August 25th 2020 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 ...
08.18.2020 Empowering Canadian Entrepreneurs with Portia Asli – August 18th 2020 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 ...
08.11.2020 Making Money While Doing Good with Jim Estill – August 11th 2020 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 ...
08.04.2020 A Manager’s Co-Pilot with Aydin Mirzaee – August 4th 2020 Combine one hour-long meeting with a helping of unpreparedness, and just a dash of disorganization and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. Enter Aydin Mirzaee, CEO of Fellow.app. Fellow helps managers and their teams have better meetings, exchange feedback, and ...
07.28.2020 Hiring Top Talent with Jamie Hoobanoff – July 28th 2020 It takes quite a bit of time and effort to help aspiring startup entrepreneurs with their businesses. Just ask Jamie Hoobanoff, Founder of The Leadership Agency, who is one of the best at what she does! Jamie is an industry ...
07.21.2020 The Art of Fusion with Charles Khabouth – July 21st 2020 It’s important to know what your audience wants, but it’s more important to know what they don’t want, and more important still to give them what they didn’t even know they wanted. Enter Charles Khabouth, CEO of INK Entertainment. Charles ...
07.14.2020 The Heart of an Entrepreneur with Rivers Corbett – July 14th 2020 When it comes to building a business, it helps to seek advice from experts. Just ask Rivers Corbett, the Founder and CEO of the Chef Group! Rivers Corbett, MBA, is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, international speaker, startUP entrepreneurial thought leader, ...
07.07.2020 How to Employ Yourself with Catherine Clark – July 7th 2020 There’s nothing quite like entrepreneurship, and it takes grit, courage, and most importantly hope – the rest are lessons Catherine Clark is happy to share! Named one of Ottawa’s Forty Under 40 by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, Catherine Clark ...
06.30.2020 Switching Focus for Success with Bruce Croxon – June 30th 2020 Wondering how to best prepare for your entrepreneurial future? Then Bruce Croxon, Partner at Round13 Capital, wants to talk! Bruce Croxon made his mark as a digital pioneer by co-founding Lavalife and revolutionizing how people connect. Under his direction, he ...
06.24.2020 The Future of Canadian Entrepreneurship with Razor Suleman – June 24th 2020 Has your business roadmap been thrown out the window and you’re wondering what direction to pivot in? Then Razor Suleman, CEO and Co-Founder of Elevate has some advice. Razor Suleman is a successful serial entrepreneur, investor and champion of the ...
06.16.2020 Coincidentally on Purpose with Amanda Truscott – June 16th 2020 Sometimes self-doubt can be a barrier to your own best self, and Amanda Truscott would call that another step on the entrepreneurial journey. Amanda Truscott is Co-Founder and CEO of Rithmik Solutions, which builds advanced analytics for predictive maintenance on ...
06.09.2020 Growing From Grassroots with Sonya Satveit – June 9th 2020 Sometimes when you don’t fit the mould, you need to break it – just ask Sonya Satveit, Founder & CEO, Qanik DX Inc. Sonya’s journey to becoming a FemTech Founder began with her own health story. When unaddressed hormone issues ...
06.02.2020 Doing It Right, Without the Rush – June 2nd 2020 Just because you’re busy doesn’t mean you’re doing good work, and Jonathon Moody, President and COO of Versature, will be the first to tell you. Growing up north of Toronto, Jonathon attended the University of Ottawa and began working in ...
05.26.2020 Mapping Your Entrepreneurial Adventure with Colin Christensen – May 26th 2020 There’s no formula for entrepreneurship, but if you talk to Colin Christensen you might find a map! Colin is a “been there done that” entrepreneur & mentor. Awesome wins, excruciating failures, lessons everywhere. He’s a curator of all good things ...
05.19.2020 Solutions for Risk with Julian Valeri – May 19th 2020 It’s important to know about the potential risks that come with managing a business – just ask Julian Valeri, Manager of Risk Solutions at Sovereign Insurance, Alberta on our show today. Julian is an insurance professional with experience in underwriting, ...
05.12.2020 Producing at Your Pace with Priya Chopra – May 12th 2020 Sometimes the talk you talk is as important as the walk you walk – just ask Priya Chopra, founder and CEO of 1Milk2Sugars (1M2S). 1M2S is a thriving public relations agency specializing in influencer marketing, social media and media relations. ...

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