Startup Canada Podcast

Startup Canada Podcast


Latest Episodes

Warm Traditions: Building a Sustainable Business in the North with Brenda Dragon
February 18, 2025

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
February 11, 2025

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
February 04, 2025

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
January 21, 2025

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
January 14, 2025

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
January 07, 2025

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
December 17, 2024

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
December 10, 2024

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
December 03, 2024

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
November 26, 2024

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