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Ethereum is a once-in-a-generation asset that will power the future of finance and the internet (Web3). Today we speak with Brian Mosoff, CEO of Ether Capital. Ether Capital is a publicly-traded company (NEO: ETHC) that offers an access point to Ethereum through the capital markets. Whether you are interested in entering the world of DeFi, or are an expert on the subject, this is a great conversat...

Alleviate Labs uses live actor simulations to help you Master Advanced Interpersonal Skills!  Their mission is to help individuals become a more empathetic and human version of themselves, one conversation at a time. In this episode, we speak about they were able to test hypotheses and get a paying customer in only a few weeks to ensure they were solving a real problem. Hope you enjoy this ep...

Esports has been one of the fastest-growing industries over the past years, attracting 100’s of millions of dollars of investment from some of the largest companies. Today we speak with Tim Sevenhuysen about how he was able to start and grow a career in esports which includes starting Oracle's Elixir, becoming a content creator, and consulting.  Since its creation in 2015 Oracle's Elixir has...

Femi founded dodo in 2020 with the conviction that getting access to healthy and nutritious West African ethnic foods in North America shouldn’t be difficult. Growing up in Lagos Nigeria, Femi was accustomed to eating delicious plantains 3 to 4 times a week, all year round, without having to wait a day for them to get ripe enough for consumption. When he moved to Canada, sadly that was not the cas...

The future is here,  where are you? Gen Z is no longer just a talking point - they are real consumers, creating drastic change, and driving brands to do better. Today we speak with Jake Bjorseth the founder of Trndsttrs a Gen Z Ad Agency focused on working with Fortune 1000 companies to connect with the next generation. We speak about how Jake was able to use his youth to his advantage by not...

With any new space, the ability to rely on experience is a must. Today we spoke with Jesse, one of the cofounders of the NFT Agency and Laid Back Llamas. We speak about the development of web 3.0 NFTs and how important it is to stay ahead of the curve when becoming an expert in new domains. We go over how he and the NFT agency have been working with some of the biggest brands and how important it...

Today we speak with Katie McLaughlin about how a background in the theater with a mix of corporate experience has allowed her to create the Mclaughlin Method to help put an end to boring, theory-based training. We go over the value of developing a strong culture and the benefits it brings. As well as how important it is to experiment and grow to push the boundaries in developing better teams. At t...

Today we speak with Zachary Ronski, the cofounder of InHouse Creative. InHouse Creative is Toronto based creative marketing agency working on Building Tomorrow's Brands Today through top-tier brand strategy, creative design, & digital advertising for innovative clients with trendsetting goals. We speak about the importance of building relationships and treating every customer with respect to e...

Today we speak with Lexi Kaplin the cofounder of ConversationHEALTH. ConversationHEALTH uses best-in-class conversational AI technology and medical expertise, they help global Life Sciences companies deliver medical conversations at scale, through text, voice and digital humans, across markets and languages. We speak about Lexi’s journey from developing caffeine strips with Lumos Energy Strips to...

Over the past few years, we have seen the rise of the content creation industry. Individuals are getting more attention, having higher viewership and creating better content than traditional media outlets. But like with any industry as the money grows so does the ecosystem. Merch is a polarizing word with many viewers picturing an itchy tshirts. Juniper is breaking this mold allowing content creat...

Close your eyes and relax, but that damn streetlight is shining in your eyes. Having a dark room is one of the keys for getting a good night sleep and light leak is an annoyance many of us face. Today we speak with Mark, the co-founder and Ceo of Sleepout the world's best portable blackout curtain. Mark and Hannah started sleepout over a year ago during the benign of covid, like many others they w...

Today we speak with Chelsie Hodge, the CEO and Founder of Blender Bites. Blender Bites are 100% organic superfood pucks for smoothies with National distribution across Canada in both retail and foodservice. She created her first prototypes in her kitchen and then moved manufacturing to a rented popsicle shop in North Vancouver, where she had the help of her family to make every bag of blender bite...

Having one success is impressive but having multiple shows a skill. Today we speak with Ron Glozman who has started ventures such as Chisel AI, Knote, and Freeingmusic. We chat about some of the uses of AI and when it may be smart NOT to include it in a product. We talk about the wild journey Ron has been on since we met at Next 36 and how he came up with the idea of Chisel AI. Just like many entr...

The journey of life is never as linear as it seems. Going from getting a PhD in behavioral economics, starting a bacon-flavored hot sauce company to starting Mozart Data, Peter has had a unique journey. Today we speak about how his diverse experiences can be extremely beneficial when it comes to starting a business.  We touch on how covid was the impetus for change and talk about some of the...

Helping Entrepreneurs capture their audience's attention and emotionally connect people to their brand is Capsho’s mission. In today’s episode, we learn how Deirdre went from making Australia's best lava cakes to developing software to help entrepreneurs become the ultimate sloth bosses. We learn how Deirdre went from the hospitality business to the software business including the learning curves...

Over the past few years, we have seen a change in how media has been consumed. However, not much has changed in regards to the medium even with the rise of mobile devices and their gyroscopes. Today we speak with 2Immersive4u to learn how they produce 360°/180° animated videos optimized for mobile devices with no VR headset needed. They have worked with musicians, show creators, and marketers to a...

Having had success in the early days of Kickstarter, Josh became very family with the challenges of creating and developing a product overseas. He knew that he wasn’t the only one and the growth of crowdfunding would create a high demand of entrepreneurs attempting to develop products in China. From here, he developed MorphoMFG, a product designed to collaborate with your team through every step (...

Over the past few years, we have seen a shift of individuals wanting to take more control over their finances, this is no more apparent than with the rise of retail investors and crypto. We have also seen a shift in how media and learning is consumed with the ever-growing interest in live streaming and content creation. Trading.tv looked to combine these worlds to allow financial content creators...

Turning a passion into a business is always challenging, especially when you are solo in this journey. In this episode I connect with Erica to learn how she turned tasty treats into healthier alternatives, creating Bro Dough. We learn about some of the challenges that come with being a solo entrepreneur and how to navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship. We hear about how Erica started in b...

Data has become a part of everyone's role, no longer is it just a single team who works with numbers, the whole company and especially business teams need to learn how to harness and derive insights. Today we connect with Dave Hurt the Co-founder of Verb Data: Dashboards made easy for your SaaS platform. We speak about how Dave went from the 9-5, to developing a service business that focused on cr...

Networking is not fun and is often ineffective, what it misses is the ability to connect on a deeper level and have a candid conversation in a low-stress environment. What Karan learned was that hosting dinners not only allows for a better networking environment but also provides a catalyst for better conversations. Karan took this format and developed a successful coaching business along with hos...

With the ever-changing world of social media, what is “hot” can change year over year. Keeping up with trends can not only be intimidating but risky for organizations. Adam saw this and wanted to make an avenue for content creators and organizations to connect for mutual benefit. Adam started Hot Media, which has been acquired by Wondr Gaming where he now is the Head Of Media. One of the big takea...

Today we speak with Mark Harrison, a content creator, YouTuber, and growing social media star.  When Mark posted his first videos he did not expect much except to share his moments with friends and family, however, when one of his videos got picked up by the algorithm and reached over a quarter of a million views opportunities started to come. With the growth he had organizations reaching out...

Networking is often challenging because 25 or more people are competing for the attention of one VP and inquiring about the same employment opportunities. Only the extroverted people speak and the loudest people seem to be the only ones heard and remembered. Guests leave with little to no value unless they are one of the lucky few to get a coffee chat to network after the networking event. Rachel...

Today we speak with Saarim Asady, the founder of Influence Digest Media. Saarim has not only created a success page averaging 50,000 readers a month but also has created a successful coaching business. Saarim works with individuals using the power of digital marketing to help coaches and consultants get more customers. In today's episode, we speak about how Saarim has never worked a typical 9-5 wo...