Startup Canada

Josh Gale is the President of Gold Star Canadian Tours , an adventure company that allows you to see polar bears and be home by bedtime. This episode discusses tourism marketing, business growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Our Podcast Producer met with Rob Fraser in Victoria BC before he took the Startup Canada Tour stage for his keynote. Tune in for some rapid fire questions and pitching advice from Rob, Founder and CEO of Outway.

Teressa Dinshaw is the Co-Founder and CEO of Align Custom Fit. Teressa joins Mallory Rowan for a conversation about shifting into the role of CEO, raising the industry standard by operating in excellence and including love as a business value. This series is hosted by Mallory Rowan and powered by CIBC Business Banking. Learn more about CIBC’s  Women Entrepreneurs Hub.  

Anthea Taljaard shares her journey from corporate management to folk art sculpture. We talk about how AI and digital assets are transforming her creative business and how she leverages her experience and technology to inspire and empower other experienced workers to generate income and find purpose in later life. This conversation briefly talks about trauma and violence at the 18:30 mark. This end...

In this episode, Trish Kelly, Managing Director of Untapped Accessibility , shares her journey into accessible leadership, the importance of inclusive practices, and how her social enterprise is transforming accessibility in organizations across Canada.  

Mya Beaudry is the Founder of Kokom Scrunchies. Mya shares her journey of expanding her business through innovative ideas like vending machines and partnerships with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and shares how her scrunchies honour the strong women in her life. Her story highlights the power of community support, creativity, and resilience in building a successful youth-led enterprise. Kokom Scrunchie...

Sonia Strobel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Skipper Otto. Sonia shares how she has transformed the seafood industry community-supported fisheries and sustainable business models.

Smriti Pratishruti is the Owner and Founder of PawzNDogz .  In this episode, Smriti focuses on the importance of persistence, innovation in pet enrichment.

Amy Yang is the Co-Founder and CEO of Seafoam Materials , innovative seaweed-based insulation that will change the construction industry.

These pita chips started as a school project. Now, they are available in retailers across Canada. Surria Fadel is the Co-Founder and COO of Cedar Valley.

At Everist, one product is sold every minute. But it wasn’t always this way. Jessica Stevenson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Everist. In this episode, host Mallory Rowan and Jessica discuss how shifting brand messaging 6x’d sales. 

Ryan Gallagher’s personal wildfire experience inspired a groundbreaking AI-powered platform that transforms rural road safety and maintenance, BackRoadIntel.

Vlad Priadko began with just one bike. Now, Coffee Bike World is expanding across Canada and beyond.

Ashley Boyce is the CEO of Zero Collective. We focus on the pivotal moments in Ashley’s career and how her background expands from corporate, to founder, to a CEO role. This series is hosted by Mallory Rowan and powered by CIBC Business Banking. Learn more about CIBC’s  Women Entrepreneurs Hub.  Listen on  Spotify Listen on  Apple Music  

Neurologist turned entrepreneurs Dr. Sina Marzugi and Dr. Ankur Banerjee discuss their innovative digital health program, Marcus Health . Marcus Health is a tool that empowers patients and and improves communication with health care professionals.

Gill Damborg is the Chief Creative Officer at Brood . In this Pride Rewind episode, we revisit how the words we use affect the experience people can have, specifically how language, policy and systems can affect queer families. Learn about the care Brood provides to parents, communities and families. Revisit this previous conversation with Gill’s co-founders Emma and Lizzy of Brood. This con...

Ella Farlinger is the Co-Founder of trusti . We reflect on the growth of trusti in this pride rewind episode, discussing the evolution of trusti’s home STI test, the importance of institutional partners, and why building trust within the 2SLGBTQI+ community matters. Revisit our previous conversation with Ella and Serina | https://www.startupcan.ca/the-women-behind-trusti-with-ella-farli...

Jeff McLean is the Co-Founder of Pride Tape . Jeff joins the Startup Canada Podcast to share how a small idea turned into a global movement creating safety in sports, and beyond.   Parts of this conversation discuss experiences of homophobia, bullying, and hate. Please take breaks as needed if these topics are difficult for you. Resources for support and community are linked below. It Gets Be...

Naoufel Testaouni is the Co-Founder and CEO of QueerTech, where they empower 2SLGBQTIA+ people to break into the tech industry. Learn from QueerTech’s national research on inclusive and responsible AI.  The Startup Canada Podcast is revisiting some of our favourite conversations with 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs from across Canada, and checking in on where they are now. Enjoy our conversation wi...

Rachel Wong is the Co-Founder of Monday Girl . Rachel shares her journey from a successful corporate career at Uber to building a vibrant community for women professionals. Tune in to hear Rachel’s journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, the evolution of networking for women and maintaining integrity while scaling. This series is hosted by Mallory Rowan and powered by CIBC Business Banki...

Rae Hill is the Founder and Owner of Origami Customs , a custom-made swimwear and intimates brand designed for all bodies. The Startup Canada Podcast is revisiting some of our favourite conversations with 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs from across Canada, and checking in on where they are now. Enjoy our conversation with Rae and learn what has changed since we last spoke. 

Laura Tolhoek of Essential HR shares her journey from HR professional to founder, emphasizing the importance of proactive, relationship-driven HR support for small businesses. Discover practical strategies for flexible HR solutions, effective hiring, and leveraging AI in HR processes.

Janine Felst is the Founder of Hooky . In a world obsessed with hustle, Janine is selling the permission to rest. Tune in hear about developing products from scratch, building a brand around comfort and self care and why founder led storytelling leads to business growth.