Startup Canada Podcast

Startup Canada Podcast


Latest Episodes

Joy as Progress: Designing for Every Body with Rae Hill
June 10, 2025

In this episode, we speak with Rae Hill (they/them), Founder and Owner of Origami Customs, a custom-made swimwear and intimates brand designed for all bodies. From humble beginnings sewing swimsuits f

PrEP, Pride and Purpose with Dr.Caley Shukalek
June 03, 2025

In this conversation, Dr. Caley Shukalek highlights the challenges of providing quality care while scaling a business, the role of healthcare providers in HIV prevention, and the significance of Prid

A Vision for Canadian Digital Sovereignty with Ben Waldman
May 27, 2025

In this episode, we interview Ben Waldman, Founder of Gander, a new social media platform that is Canadian. This conversation explores the importance of digital sovereignty for Canada, the entrepreneu

ReThinking Birth Control: Reya Health with Dallas Barnes
May 20, 2025

Dallas Barnes is the Founder of Reya Health, a digital platform aimed at empowering individuals with ovaries to take charge of their sexual health. Dallas shares her personal journey of navigating the

Building a Marketplace for a Missing Market with Nicole Murphy and Kayla Alexander
May 13, 2025

In this conversation, Kayla Alexander and Nicole Murphy, co-founders of Tall Size, share their journey of empowering tall women through fashion. They discuss the unique experiences of their pop-up sho

Transforming Travel and Community Tourism with Bruce Poon Tip
May 01, 2025

Bruce Poon Tip, Founder of G Adventures, shares his journey of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of small businesses in Canada and the transformative power of travel. He discusses the visio

Change Starts With You (And Strategy) with Maiden Manzanal Frank
April 22, 2025

In this episode, Rick Spence interviews Maiden Manzanal-Frank, author and consultant who specializes in strategy, change, and impact. Maiden discusses the importance of entrepreneurs as change makers

Turning Setbacks into Comebacks with Sarah Thompson and Jamie Rigby
April 15, 2025

In this episode, we speak to Sarah and Jamie of Where I Thrive. They share insights on hiring practices and reflect on their experiences, including the lessons learned from their unsuccessful cafe ven

Dancing for Good: Music, Community and Charity with Victoria Morton
April 07, 2025

Victoria Morton is the co-founder of TSwift Dance Party Canada. In this episode, Victoria shares her journey of creating a unique event business centered around Taylor Swift's music. Victoria emphasiz

Connecting Menstruators Across Canada with Nadia Ladak and Rashmi Prakash
April 01, 2025

In this episode of the Startup Women podcast, we speak with Rashmi Prakash and Nadia Ladak, two innovative leaders in the menstrual health space. They discuss their journeys in creating Aruna Revoluti