Maria Porcellato is the CEO of EndoDiagnosis Inc. Maria shares her journey developing the first non-invasive diagnostic test for endometriosis and explains how she is closing the endometriosis diagnosis gap by shortening wait times so women can be in control of their health.

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Neurologist turned entrepreneurs Dr.Sina Marzugi and Dr. Ankur Banerjee discuss their innovative digital health program, Marcus Health. Marcus Health is a tool that empowers patients and and improves communication with health care professionals.

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Gill Damborg is the Chief Creative Officer at Brood. In this Pride Rewind episode, we revisit how the words we use affect the experience people can have, specifically how language, policy and systems can affect queer families. Learn about the care Brood provides to parents, communities and families.

Revisit this previous conversation with Gill’s co-founders Emma and Lizzy of Brood. This conversation was part of our Startup Women Podcast | https://www.startupcan.ca/how-to-navigate-parental-leave-for-startups-with-emma-devin-and-lizzy-karp/

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Ella Farlinger is the Co-Founder of trusti. We reflect on the growth of trusti in this pride rewind episode, discussing the evolution of trusti’s home STI test, the importance of institutional partners, and why building trust within the 2SLGBTQI+ community matters.

Revisit our previous conversation with Ella and Serina | https://www.startupcan.ca/the-women-behind-trusti-with-ella-farlinger-and-serina-ahmed/

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Jeff McLean is the Co-Founder of Pride Tape. Jeff joins the Startup Canada Podcast to share how a small idea turned into a global movement creating safety in sports, and beyond.

Parts of this conversation discuss experiences of homophobia, bullying, and hate. Please take breaks as needed if these topics are difficult for you. Resources for support and community are linked below.

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Naoufel Testaouni is the Co-Founder and CEO of QueerTech, where they empower 2SLGBQTIA+ people to break into the tech industry. Learn from QueerTech’s national research on inclusive and responsible AI. 

The Startup Canada Podcast is revisiting some of our favourite conversations with 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs from across Canada, and checking in on where they are now. Enjoy our conversation with Rae and learn what has changed since we last spoke. Check out our previous episode with Naoufel. 

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Rachel Wong is the Co-Founder of Monday Girl. Rachel shares her journey from a successful corporate career at Uber to building a vibrant community for women professionals. Tune in to hear Rachel’s journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, the evolution of networking for women and maintaining integrity while scaling.

This series is hosted by Mallory Rowan and powered by CIBC Business Banking. Learn more about CIBC’s Women Entrepreneurs Hub. 

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Rae Hill is the Founder and Owner of Origami Customs, a custom-made swimwear and intimates brand designed for all bodies.

The Startup Canada Podcast is revisiting some of our favourite conversations with 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs from across Canada, and checking in on where they are now. Enjoy our conversation with Rae and learn what has changed since we last spoke. 

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Laura Tolhoek of Essential HR shares her journey from HR professional to founder, emphasizing the importance of proactive, relationship-driven HR support for small businesses. Discover practical strategies for flexible HR solutions, effective hiring, and leveraging AI in HR processes.

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Janine Felst is the Founder of Hooky. In a world obsessed with hustle, Janine is selling the permission to rest. Tune in hear about developing products from scratch, building a brand around comfort and self care and why founder led storytelling leads to business growth.

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