Startup Canada Podcast

Startup Canada Podcast


Latest Episodes

Made for Newfoundland Weather: The Mernini Origin Story with Maria Halfyard
November 11, 2025

Maria Halfyard is the Founder of the Canadian raincoat brand Mernini. Hear about how she identified a gap in the outerwear market to successfully launching her brand. Maria discusses the importance of

Advice on Building, Failing and Growing with Michele Romanow, Jenn Harper and Wes Hall
November 04, 2025

In this episode, we go backstage with our keynote speakers of the Startup Canada Tour; Michele Romanow,Co-Founder of Clearco and "Dragon" on CBC Dragon's Den, Jenn Harper, Founder and CEO of Cheekbone

Reconnecting People, Places and Culture Through Plants with Shayla Chalifoux
October 28, 2025

Discover how Shayla is indigenizing plant spaces by incorporating native plants and Indigenous knowledge into urban landscapes. Learn about her mission to heal the land and reconnect communities with

Transforming Caregiving: When Engineering Meets Empathy with Andrew Karesa
October 21, 2025

In this episode, Andrew Karesa, CEO of blueBell Village shares insights into his innovative approach, blending technology with personalized care, and discusses the challenges and triumphs of being an

How Pop Up Comedy is Powering Small Business with Cole Chauvin
October 14, 2025

Discover how Cole Chauvin is transforming local businesses into vibrant comedy venues, creating unique experiences that break down barriers and bring communities together. From his journey in improv t

Google, AI and Your Business: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know with Natasha Walji
October 07, 2025

In this episode of the Startup Canada podcast, Natasha Walji, Managing Director at Google Canada, shares insights on leveraging AI for business growth. She emphasizes the transformative power of AI in

Documenting Decisions: Clarity for the Construction Industry with Karly Heffernan
September 30, 2025

Karly Heffernan shares her journey from being an elite hockey player for Team Canada to co-founding Hardline, an AI-driven solution for the construction industry. She explains how Hardline captures an

The Power of Emotional Literacy for Entrepreneurs with Rhiannon Rosalind
September 23, 2025

Rhiannon Rosalind is theformer CEO of the Economic Club of Canada. She shares her journey from leading a national platform to founding Conscious Economics, a nonprofit focused on financial therapy an

Solving the Messy Middle of Manufacturing with AI with Kathleen Chan
September 16, 2025

In this Startup Podcast episode, our host Rick Spence speaks to Kathleen Chan, Founder and CEO of Calico AI. Kathleen discusses the the role of AI in streamlining supply chains, and the impressive gro

Clarity Over Complexity: Email and AI for Small Business with Amanda Parker
September 09, 2025

In this episode, Amanda Parker, the Country Manager for Canada at Constant Contact, shares valuable insights on email marketing and its relevance for small businesses. Amanda emphasizes the importance