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Ella Farlinger is the Co-Founder of trusti. We reflect on the growth...

The post Pride Rewind: Sex, Health and Stigma Reduction with Ella Farlinger first appeared on Startup Canada.

Jeff McLean is the Co-Founder of Pride Tape. Jeff joins the Startup...

The post Pride Tape is Powerful with Jeff McLean first appeared on Startup Canada.

Naoufel Testaouni is the Co-Founder and CEO of QueerTech, where they empower...

The post Pride Rewind: Inclusion Is a Competitive Strategy with Naoufel Testaouni first appeared on Startup Canada.

Rachel Wong is the Co-Founder of Monday Girl. Rachel shares her journey...

The post Networking, Identity and Building Monday Girl with Rachel Wong first appeared on Startup Canada.

Rae Hill is the Founder and Owner of Origami Customs, a custom-made...

The post Pride Rewind: Joy as Progress with Rae Hill first appeared on Startup Canada.

Laura Tolhoek of Essential HR shares her journey from HR professional to...

The post Modern HR for Small Business Success with Laura Tolhoek first appeared on Startup Canada.

Janine Felst is the Founder of Hooky. In a world obsessed with...

The post Permission to Rest: Slowing Down in Hustle Culture with Janine Felst first appeared on Startup Canada.

Emily O’Brien is the Founder of Comeback Snacks, a specialty popcorn company...

The post From Criminal to Kernels: Popcorn and Purpose with Emily O’Brien first appeared on Startup Canada.

Tune in to this mini epiosde as we chatted with Barb Stegemann...

The post Turning Personal Deficits into Superpowers with Barb Stegemann first appeared on Startup Canada.

Warren Thompson is the Founder of Ollo Metrics. Warren shares insights on...

The post The Shift Back to Brand and Authenticity with Warren Thompson first appeared on Startup Canada.

Hunter Scharfe if the CEO of Juno Industries. Hunter discusses Canada’s defence...

The post Startups, Sovereignty, and the New Defence Economy with Hunter Scharfe first appeared on Startup Canada.

Lily Bond shares her inspiring journey from starting Spyce Girlz Seasonings at...

The post The Growth of Spyce Girlz with Lily Bond first appeared on Startup Canada.

Andrew Cordssen-David if the co-founder and CEO of Headfirst. Andrew emphasizes the...

The post Breaking Barriers in Concussion Screening with Andrew Cordssen-David first appeared on Startup Canada.

It’s not just about LEGO. Jenn Just has created products that adults...

The post Not Your Kid’s LEGO Story: The Rise of Brick Chick with Jenn Just first appeared on Startup Canada.

Kathy Tran-Riese is the Founder of Kay Tran Eyewear. In this episode,...

The post Ignored by the Market: Building for the Overlooked Customer with Kathy Tran-Riese first appeared on Startup Canada.

Staci Millard is the CEO of Thrive Accounting. She emphasizes the importance...

The post Profit as Possibility with Staci Millard first appeared on Startup Canada.

Navdeep Parmanand is the Founder of Celebrate Your Curves. She discusses the...

The post From Grief to Growth: Building an Inclusive Fashion Brand with Navdeep Parmanand first appeared on Startup Canada.

Merveille Mukoko is the co-founder of Yekola. In this episode, he shares...

The post Pursuing and Preserving Language to Keep Culture with Merveille Mukoko first appeared on Startup Canada.

Meet Tammy Watson, Founder of Canadian HandyWoman. Tammy shares her inspiring journey...

The post Turning Home Care Into Self Care with Tammy Watson first appeared on Startup Canada.

Cameron Mason is a third-generation leader of a family metal fabrication business...

The post From Family Metal Shop to Luxury Outdoor Kitchens with Cameron Mason first appeared on Startup Canada.

Whipdd is what happens when you decide to grow a gap in...

The post Whipped Up: Turning Butter Into a $2B Opportunity with Shruti Priya Agarwal first appeared on Startup Canada.

Stacey Kalsi joins the podcast to discuss how lived experience, patience, and...

The post How Sunday Slowness Shaped a Brand with Stacey Kalsi first appeared on Startup Canada.

Tune in as Dr. Laura Shoots shares her inspiring transition from an...

The post Trading the ER for Entrepreneurship: When Care Becomes the Mission with Dr. Laura Shoots first appeared on Startup Canada.

In this episode, Amanda Cupido discusses her journey with Lead Podcasting and...

The post Navigating Acquisitions: Podcasts, Partnerships and Progress first appeared on Startup Canada.

In this episode, our Podcast Producer Maddie Stiles interviews our host Rick...

The post Standing Out in Canadian Business with Rick Spence first appeared on Startup Canada.

Arlyne James is the Founder of My Dorm Store, a nation wide...

The post The Business Behind Better Dorm Rooms with Arlyne James first appeared on Startup Canada.

Kristyn Carriere, is the Co-Founder of Seven Summits Snacks. In this episode,...

The post The Story That Sparked a Purpose-Driven Brand with Kristyn Carriere first appeared on Startup Canada.

In this episode, we sit down with Zena Harris, Founder and President...

The post Sustainability on Set: Transforming Entertainment with Zena Harris first appeared on Startup Canada.

Julie Cole is the Co-Founder and Senior Director of Mabel’s Labels. In...

The post How Community and Storytelling Built Mabel’s Labels with Julie Cole first appeared on Startup Canada.

Maria Halfyard is the Founder of the Canadian raincoat brand Mernini. Hear...

The post Made for Newfoundland Weather: The Mernini Origin Story with Maria Halfyard first appeared on Startup Canada.

In this episode, we go backstage with our keynote speakers of the...

The post Advice on Building, Failing and Growing with Michele Romanow, Jenn Harper and Wes Hall first appeared on Startup Canada.

Discover how Shayla is indigenizing plant spaces by incorporating native plants and...

The post Reconnecting People, Places and Culture Through Plants with Shayla Chalifoux first appeared on Startup Canada.

In this episode, Andrew Karesa, CEO of blueBell Village shares insights into...

The post Transforming Caregiving: When Engineering Meets Empathy with Andrew Karesa first appeared on Startup Canada.

Discover how Cole Chauvin is transforming local businesses into vibrant comedy venues,...

The post How Pop Up Comedy is Powering Small Business with Cole Chauvin first appeared on Startup Canada.

In this episode of the Startup Canada podcast, Natasha Walji, Managing Director...

The post Google, AI and Your Business: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know with Natasha Walji first appeared on Startup Canada.

Karly Heffernan shares her journey from being an elite hockey player for...

The post Documenting Decisions: Clarity for the Construction Industry with Karly Heffernan first appeared on Startup Canada.

Rhiannon Rosalind is the former CEO of the Economic Club of Canada. She...

The post The Power of Emotional Literacy for Entrepreneurs with Rhiannon Rosalind first appeared on Startup Canada.

In this Startup Podcast episode, our host Rick Spence speaks to Kathleen...

The post Solving the Messy Middle of Manufacturing with AI with Kathleen Chan first appeared on Startup Canada.

In this episode, Amanda Parker, the Country Manager for Canada at Constant...

The post Clarity Over Complexity: Email and AI for Small Business with Amanda Parker first appeared on Startup Canada.

Sarah Blackmore is the VP of Operations and Head of People and...

The post Scaling Smart: Riipen’s Marketplace Approach with Sarah Blackmore first appeared on Startup Canada.

Mandy Potter, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Misfit Ventures shares her journey...

The post Investing in Misfits: How Difference Drives Innovation with Mandy Potter first appeared on Startup Canada.

In this episode, Derrick Emsley, Founder and CEO of veritree and tentree...

The post Trees, Technology and Transparency with Derrick Emsley first appeared on Startup Canada.

In this episode, hear from Maureen Ngo, Founder and Owner of East...

The post Buying Business: How to Spot Opportunity in the Ordinary with Maureen Ngo first appeared on Startup Canada.

Dive into the world of up-skilling and learning  with Sarah Stockdale, Founder...

The post Upskilling a New Generation of Leaders with Sarah Stockdale first appeared on Startup Canada.

Joey Dolls is dedicated to celebrating Asian cultures through inclusive play. Samantha...

The post Redefining Representation Starts with Play with Samantha Ong first appeared on Startup Canada.

Justin DiBernardi, is the Co-Founder of El&Elle, a Toronto-based jewelry retailer. This...

The post Love, Identity, and Moissanite with Justin De Bernardi first appeared on Startup Canada.

Jon Lomow is the Founder and CEO of Fieldless Farms, a company...

The post Food Sovereignty and Biology as Software with Jon Lomow first appeared on Startup Canada.

In this episode of the Startup Canada podcast, Braden Haley, of Summit...

The post Staying on Top: Collars, Community an Conscious Business with Braden Haley first appeared on Startup Canada.

In this Startup Canada Podcast episode, Zachariah Thomas shares his journey from...

The post Swift Shift: Changing the Game with Zechariah Thomas first appeared on Startup Canada.

In this conversation, Colum Connolly and Elizabeth Murphy from Bloom Funding discuss...

The post Funding, Values and Growth with Colum Connolly and Elizabeth Murphy first appeared on Startup Canada.