Bruce Singer Podcast

Colin Garrioch is the Regional Director of Natural Products Canada (NPC)  for Ontario. He is responsible for engaging & aligning the Ontario Natural Products Ecosystem, and also identifying & securing innovative investment opportunities. Colin shares his insights and leadership regarding what investors are looking for, innovation & consumer trends, commercialization, and going beyond j...

Deborah Rosati is a FCPA, FCA, ICD.D, GCB.D and a valued Corporate Director.  Deborah is also  the Founder & CEO of Women Get On Board, an 800+ member-based social purpose firm that connects, promotes and empowers women of boards. Deborah  is  a two-time Most Powerful Women in Canada recipient,  has been recognized as a 2020 Director to Watch, and a 2014 "Diversity 50"  candidate.  D...

Emma Kallqvist is the Chief Financial Officer and Acting CEO of Veg of Lund AB, a public company headquartered in Sweden,  that develops unique plant-based foods under the DUG Brand. Emma sits down with Bruce to share her journey from KPMG to CFO to CEO,  about "Why Potatoes", and motivation & risk.  Follow Emma on LinkedIn Follow Veg of Lund   on LinkedIn Follow Bruce on LinkedIn Fo...

Mokhtar Asmi is Co-Founder and CEO of Phoeapolis Organics, an entrepreneur with passion for health, and causes for global economic empowerment and poverty alleviation. He has a MBA, and Master of Science, Finance.  Mokhtar has held senior finance management roles in global organizations like Parmalat and Bayer.  He left a very secure position, and "the paycheck", to pursue his dreams.  M...

Marc Diamant, CPA, MBA is the Chief Financial Officer of Compass Food Sales Co, a leading Canadian producer of Dried Fruit and Nuts Snacks. His career is Mid-sized Entrepreneurial Food & CPG businesses both family-owned and private equity. Marc shares his experiences and insights from the lens of Finance, including profitability, growth, post-pandemic change and more. Follow Marc on LinkedIn F...

Cheryl Appleton is the Founder of Canadian Women in Food (CWiF) a national association,  the President of STRAGENTIUM, and has 30 years in the Food Industry in senior leadership roles. Cheryl sits down with Bruce and shares how CWiF is leading the way to help amplify the voices of female food entrepreneurs. CWiF has more than 250 Members, and is the place where women in food come to grow themselve...

"With all of my CFO and operational experience in the food industry, and if I can take a company to the next level for other people, why should I not do it for myself?" said Maqsood Khan.   In this episode, as a follow up to Episode 13, Bruce is joined by Maqsood (Max) as he proudly shares his journey from CFO-to-CEO to become Founder of The FoodSource Outlet, a niche supermarket located...

How did he turnaround a high quality Canadian Halal Food Producer to become a highly profitable and sustainable business?  Chief Financial Officer Maqsood Khan, CPA, CMA, MBA joins Bruce as he shares his experience, decision-making leadership and actions that he initiated to make this happen. As CFO to entrepreneurs, Maqsood (Max), has become an expert in business turnaround and has done this seve...

Suzie Yorke is the Co-Founder of The Better Chocolate, the Founder of the award winning Love Good Fats, Multiple Award Recipient,  and an 11 time Ironman Triathlete. Suzie sits down with Bruce to discuss heath, how she rocket-shipped a snack-food start-up, branding, her newest start-up & mission and her passion. Follow Suzie on LinkedIn Follow The Better Chocolate on LinkedIn Follow Bruce on L...

Bob Hill, CFO of Noblegen Inc. sits down with Bruce and shares this Biotechnology company's  ground breaking science and insights on raising capital. Bob is an Entrepreneurial CFO, prominent in CPG, Food, Organics, Pharma and Biotech in companies such as GSK, Blue Goose, Sanofi Pasteur, Campbell Soup, and Nestle.  Follow Bob on Linkedin Follow Noblegen on LinkedIn Follow Bruce on LinkedIn Fol...

Frank Stronach, incredible Canadian Icon and Philanthropist, sits down with Bruce to share his passion about the benefits of eating Organic Foods, Health and Sustainability.  He founded  “The GUHAH Way” , a not-for-profit organization on a mission to ensure children grow up healthy and happy, and promoting healthy eating and organic foods.  "Together we can make a difference for our children&...

Bruce is joined by Sheldon Garfinkel, CPA, CA and a CFO for over 25 years in the Food/CPG Industry with various protein and bakery producers. "What numbers do we need to know"? Sheldon shares his extensive knowledge and experience in this focused discussion, and his learnings from servicing Founders, Owners and Stakeholders advising them on growth strategies and so much more. Follow Shel...

Bruce is joined by Janice Bartley, Founder of Foodprenuer Lab, a non-profit Toronto-based organization.  '`What was wrong with the picture?" said Janice.  Janice and her team are on a mission to advance racial and gender equity in the Food Industry. They are removing barriers and providing access to what is needed to succeed. Janice shares her vision, what the Foodprenuer team leadership...

Bruce is joined by Lisa Heath, CEO of MediResource Inc. "Why kill yourself for someone else's business". In 1999, this motivated Lisa's decision to run her own Health & Wellness business with two fabulous partners.  In our discussion, Lisa shares the challenges & lessons learned from being an entrepreneur.  We also chat about Wellness, Diversity & Inclusion, her for...

 Bruce is joined by Daniel Sennet. Daniel is unique. He is a Natural Food Entrepreneur,  Chief Financial Officer and a Chartered Financial Analyst.  He is the Founder of Bald Baker (2017), currently the CFO at Hillel Ontario, and previously in leading finance roles at various tech companies. Daniel will share his 2016 Ah-ha moment when his Dad, a diabetic, was going to become a grandfather.  He al...

Bruce is joined by Carolyn Young to share her insights on the future of Organics in Ontario, Canada.  Carolyn is the Executive Director of the Organic Council of Ontario which is the Voice for Organics in Ontario, a non-profit association and advocate for the entire organic industry.  Carolyn is also an Organic-Trained Inspector, and passionate about sustainable food & agriculture. In our disc...

Bruce is joined by Jarrod Goldin, Co-Founder, VP Innovation & Research at Entomo Farms.  He is a Canada's Clean50 award recipient for sustainable innovation, a Chiropractor by profession, and a professor at the Chiropractic College for 25 years.  Entomo Farms created the first North American Human-Grade Insect Farm, and is a National Award Winner sustainable development from Start Up Cana...

Bruce is joined by his guest Marcia Woods. Marcia is an entrepreneur, and expert in CPG growth, B2B marketing, logistics and supply chain.  In this session, on our Natural Food series, Marcia will share her insights for Food Producers, Suppliers and Retailers on driving more consumers to their products, staying competitive, addressing carbon footprint and an elephant in the room.  Follow Marcia Wo...

Bruce is joined by Andrew Kinnear, CEO & Co-Founder of Yellofruit, and Founder of Freebruary. Andrew Kinnear and Claire Lysnes set out to create something different in the Natural Food Industy. Hence, Yellofruit™ Non-Dairy Frozen Banana Dessert was conceived. Andrew is also very passionate about helping and supporting other Natural Food Founders in their mission. In this inaugural episode, And...

Bruce is joined by Eugene Duynstee, the former Interim CFO of Love Good Fats and CEO & Founder of KPM.  He has also been CFO of Loblaws and VP at Sobeys. Eugene shares his unique experience and insights from the Finance perspective, and how they managed with the challenges brought on from the pandemic and at the same time position themselves long term. Follow Bruce on LinkedIn Follow KPM on Li...