Bruce Singer Podcast

Ben Gibbons is the Founder & Managing Partner at Waterpoint Lane, Chairperson at the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Toronto, and determined to make real change in our Food System. Ben sits down with Bruce to share his origin story that started from growing up on a farm in Australia, to his mission today. We also have an inspiring discussion regarding early-stage growth capital investin...

Elysabeth Alfano is the CEO of VegTech Invest, which puts out the world's only Plant-based Innovation and Climate Exchange Traded Fund called EATV. She is a Plant-Based business investor, and host of the Plant-Based Business Hour, and is an industry thought leader/speaker  on sustainability and the global food system Elysabeth sits down with Bruce and shares valuable insights on what it'...

Tom Malengo is the Co-Founder of Brandjectory, and Partner at The Litchfield Fund. He is also an expert in investing in the Natural and Organic Food/Beverage & Health Industry, and helps Founders build an investable business. Tom sits down with Bruce to share his story, and how things evolved into the Food/Beverage Industry, and Investment community.  Diving deeper into what today's inves...

John Cassidy is the Managing Director Canada at SVG Ventures, a very active global venture capital and innovation firm.  He leads an investment team to fund and advance the Canadian Food & Agriculture System. John sits down with Bruce to share his journey, plus an in-depth look at the state of our Food System. We discuss the impacts, limitations, Canada on the global stage, the opportunities,...

Andrew Heintzman is the Trailblazing Co-Founder & Managing Partner at InvestEco Capital, has authored several books on Green Business, Food & Energy, and has Chaired the Premier of Ontario's Climate Change Advisory Panel.   With his team, InvestEco is a leading investor in expansion-stage companies in the Food and Agriculture sector.  Andrew sits down with Bruce to share his journey,...

Ashley Hartman is the Co-Managing Partner at Bluestein Ventures a leading venture capital firm that invests in the future of food. Ashley has been featured in Forbes, awarded as one of the Top Women in Food & Climate by FoodHack, and is a Board Member at Naturally Chicago.  Ashley sits down with Bruce to share her origin story, and insights regarding the food system, supply chain, innovation,...

Mike McNeil is the Vice President of Venturepark Labs, and has been named one of the 50 Best Executives in Canada by The Globe and Mail.  Mike was the first person to be brought on the team and established the Venturepark Labs accelerator program.  Today the organization has contributed over $1.6 Billion to the Canadian economy food & wellness ecosystem, and has supported over 130 entrepreneur...

Matt LeBeau is the Founder and President of LeBeau Excel Sales & Marketing, passionate about the Natural Food Industry, served on numerous Boards, and was a partner at Pure Source until it was sold. Driving Sales of your natural food brand in the theme of this podcast. Matt sits down with Bruce to share his origin story, and his expertise in business development & entrepreneurship.  We als...

Tia Loftsgard is the trailblazing Executive Director at Canada Organic Trade Association, a career working with value-based organizations, has served on multiple Boards, and was the Founder of Camino which was the world's first organic & fair trade certified chocolate producer. Tia sits down with Bruce sharing her incredibly inspiring journey, as an innovative change-maker on the global s...

Ed Pintwala is Co-Founder of CPG Executive Search, specializing in Food & Beverage and CPG.  His love for the food industry goes back to his roots, which he shares in this podcast. Ed sits down with Bruce, and shares his insights, and advice with respect to today's competitive landscape in hiring top talent in the F & B Industry.  We discuss attraction, retention and compensation from...

Sharon Vinderine is a serial entrepreneur, the Founder of Parent Tested Parent Approved, has received multiple entrepreneur of the year awards, a board member of Canadian Friends of Sheba Medical Centre, and has 300+ television shows to her credit (includes Rachel Ray, Steve Harvey, Canada AM, MSNBC) Sharon sits down with Bruce and shares her insights to help consumers deal with the clutter when i...

Andrew Parshad is a serial entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Quality Smart Solutions and Quality Import Solutions.  He is a leading expert on regulatory compliance solutions regarding Health Canada, FDA, Natural Health Products, Food & Beverage, Beauty Products and more. Andrew sits down with Bruce and shares his insights regarding the regulatory needs of consumer health product companies, F...

Aaron Skelton is the President & CEO of the Canada Health Food Association, Canada's largest trade association dedicated to all things Natural, Organic & Wellness. Aaron's career has a history of leadership roles within the natural and wellness industry, has led the health division for Loblaws, and also an entrepreneur that includes being co-founder of GreenSpace Brands.  Aaron s...

 Miki and Jared Ferrall are the dynamic Co-Founders of Crafty Ramen.  In this podcast they share their incredibly inspiring journey that includes Gordon Ramsay,  Alain Ducasse, The Fat Duck, Red Seal Chef,  Hydroelectricity in Japan, Tokyo, Ramen Restaurants, Khalil Khamis, Dragon's Den and more.  Miki and Jared also discuss the growth of Crafty Ramen, the proud history of milestones and wins...

Norm Bacal is an Author of multiple books, Tedx Speaker, Business Leader and a Lawyer by profession.  Some of his numerous accomplishments include being on the Globe & Mail best seller list, building and leading a national firm, a leading expert on Financing Film & TV,  and working with studios like Warner, MGM and Lionsgate. Norm sits down with Bruce to share his journey, philosophies, an...

Stacey Kravitz is the driving force President of UNFI Canada, Board Chair at the  Canadian Health Food Association, a Star Women in Grocery Award recipient, and a Founding Member of NextUp Stacey sits down with Bruce to share her origin story, plus a deep discussion on how to work with food distributors. scaling your business & growing your brand, and building successful partnerships. Follow S...

Michael Lines is the dynamic President & CEO of Simply Protein and the Chair of the Advisory Board of Plant-Based Foods of Canada. Previously he has held leadership roles in other Natural Food Companies, and also Food & Beverage/CPG Brands such as Cadbury and Maple Leaf Foods. Michael sits down with Bruce, shares his inspiring journey, leadership lesson learned, and what it took for Simply...

Craig Hudson is a high growth and operational Chief Financial Officer who has raised over $60M in capital, took a company public, and was recently the CFO of Knix during its record-breaking >$400M high-profile majority stake sale.  Craig sits down with Bruce and shares his inspirational journey, the fascinating story of Knix, lessons learned about being a high growth CFO, and his next chapter a...

Dr Howard Johnson is the Managing Director at Kroll Corporate Finance Canada, and an Author of multiple books on valuation, corporate finance, M & A, and building shareholder value.  He is an expert in Food & Beverage Corporate Finance, and has been involved in over 20 transactions in the mid-market sector of the industry.  Dr. Johnson sits down with Bruce sharing his expertise on building...

Hayden Currie is the Co-Founder of Island Diaz Spiced Rum, a Film Director (TV, Film, Commercials & Music Videos), Podcast Host, and Surfer. Hayden sits down with Bruce to share his story,  how he addresses the competitive landscape in the beverage industry, and about their pitch on Dragon's Den.  We also discuss his ideas & and very creative insights on Branding, Content & Fun-Ma...

Charlene Li is the Dynamic Co-Founder & CEO of Eatable Inc.  Charlene is  a CPA, she has been featured in Chatelaine, was a top 5 finalist for the Mompreneur start-up award, has appeared on Dragon's Den and more.  Charlene sits down with Bruce and shares her inspirational origin story, insights and learnings from being an entrepreneur. We discuss family business dynamics, women in entrepr...

Davide Viola is the Dynamic President & CEO of Health First Network, a Jack Welch Management Institute graduate, a Fortune 500 CPG & Retail Executive, and Health & Wellness expert.  Davide sits down with Bruce and shares his origin story, valuable lessons learned in business, the 60/40 philosophy, and his passions. We also discuss Health & Wellness, how things have changed over the...

Kailey Gilchrist is the passionate Founder & CEO,"Sauce Boss" of NONA Vegan Foods.  She has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by Futurpreneur, CGLCC Exporter of the Year, a UNFI Pitch Slam Winner and more. Kailey sits down with Bruce and shares the inspiration roots of NONA Vegan Foods, and her entrepreneur journey & learnings  We also discuss what she stands for, LGBTQ...

Jennifer Gerdts is the Executive Director of Food Allergy Canada. She is also an avid road cyclist and very passionate about Health & Wellness.  Jennifer sits down with Bruce and shares her story, what led to her passion for Health, and about the Food Allergy Landscape in Canada.  We also discuss what has changed in the Food Allergy World in the last 10 to 20 years and what Food Allergy Canada...

Lola Adeyemi is the Founder of It's Souper,  the First African Soup & Sauce Line.  Lola sits down with Bruce and shares her inspirational journey that takes her from Medical School, to the tech industry, to the food industry & entrepreneurship, and including a pitch on Dragon's Den.    We also discuss the highs and lows of being a food entrepreneur, funding. learning her secrets...