Startup Canada Podcast

Latest Episodes
Warm Traditions: Building a Sustainable Business in the North with Brenda Dragon
In this conversation, Rick Spence speaks to Brenda Dragon, Founder of Aurora Heat, in the Northwest Territories. Made from beaver fur, Brenda's business emphasizes the value of Indigenous entrepreneur
Courage and Impact: Building Eco-Friendly Brands with Jeremy Lang
Jeremy Lang, Founder of Pela Cases and Co-Founder of Lomi, shares insights on the importance of celebrating small wins in entrepreneurship, his journey into sustainability, and the innovative products
Supported and Funded Business Journeys with Andrea Welling
Andrea Welling, Regional Director for British Columbia at Futurpreneur, discusses the vital role of mentorship and financial support for young entrepreneurs. She explains how Futurpreneur provides res
Can Technology Transform Mental Health Care for Children? with Matt Cohen
In this episode, Matt Cohen, Founder and CEO of PlaySpace, a digital health platform focused on improving mental health care for children, discusses the evolution of therapy from in-person sessions to
Creating and Contributing to an Inclusive Society with Emily Mercy
Emily Mercy lives by the principle that whatever your mind can conceive, it can achieve. Emily has always been a creator and had the ability to visualize the outcomes that she hopes to achieve. As the
Solving the Connection Conundrum with Shawn Hewat
Shawn is the CEO and co-founder of Wavy, the Culture Hub for distributed teams. Wavy empowers companies to build meaningful connection and community at work, regardless of where employees are located.
How Tech Can Transform Travel with Shelley Montreuil
Shelley Montreuil has more than 15 years of experience building and managing tech for tourism. Trippl is a next generation, all in one trip planning app that partners with tourism destinations to brin
Seeds of Success: Revolutionizing Indoor Gardening with Alberto Aguilar
Alberto Aguilar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Plantaform Technology, an innovative company focused on creating smart indoor gardens using NASA's FogPonics technology. Alberto shares his entrepreneurial
Lyrics That Matter: Combining Tech and Music with Darryl Ballantyne
Darryl Ballantyne, Founder and CEO of LyricFind, shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of music licensing, and the innovative solutions his company provides to the music industry.
Connections to Culture through Streetwear with Caitlin Wemigwans
In this episode of the Startup Canada Podcast, Caitlin Wemigwans, Founder of Pre&Peri, shares how her streetwear brand connects customers to culture by incorporating Indigenous designs and motifs. - I