Startup Canada Podcast

Startup Canada Podcast


Latest Episodes

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

Scaling Smart: Riipen’s Marketplace Approach with Sarah Blackmore
September 02, 2025

Sarah Blackmore is the VP of Operations and Head of People and Culture at Riipen. In this epiosde we discuss the importance of scaling businesses, engaging talent, and the unique marketplace model of

Investing in Misfits: How Difference Drives Innovation with Mandy Potter
August 25, 2025

Mandy Potter, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Misfit Ventures shares her journey as an entrepreneur, her experiences in the startup ecosystem, and her passion for inclusivity in venture capital. Sh

Trees, Technology and Transparency with Derrick Emsley
August 19, 2025

In this episode, Derrick Emsley, Founder and CEO of veritree and tentree emphasizes the need for transparency and verification in tree planting initiatives and shares insights on building a restorativ

Buying Business: How to Spot Opportunity in the Ordinary with Maureen Ngo
August 12, 2025

In this episode, hear from Maureen Ngo, Founder and Owner of East Van Laundry and Coastal Waves Swim School. Discover how Maureen's journey from university dropout to successful entrepreneur was fuell

Upskilling a New Generation of Leaders with Sarah Stockdale
August 05, 2025

Dive into the world of up-skilling and learning with Sarah Stockdale, Founder and CEO of Growclass. Hear about the power of community, the importance of staying scrappy, and the mantra that kept her