Startup Canada Podcast

Startup Canada Podcast


Latest Episodes

Swift Shift: Changing the Game with Zechariah Thomas
July 01, 2025

In this Startup Canada Podcast episode, Zachariah Thomas shares his journey from being a pro hockey player to starting a company that aims to disrupt the expensive hockey equipment market.

Funding, Values and Growth with Colum Connolly and Elizabeth Murphy
June 24, 2025

In this conversation, Colum Connolly and Elizabeth Murphy from Bloom Funding discuss their journey in helping businesses and nonprofits secure funding while emphasizing sustainability and community im

From Erasure to Evidence: Why Queer Archives Matter with Raegan Swanson
June 17, 2025

In this conversation, Raegan Swanson, the Executive Director of The ArQuives, discusses the multifaceted responsibilities of leading an archive dedicated to queer and trans histories. Raegan also high

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