Canadian Founders

27. Prediction Markets 26.06.2026 34:55 ↓

We look at the rise of prediction markets, their upcoming entry into Canada and some recent controversy involving a major player.

26. IPOs 26.06.2026 48:46 ↓

We discuss current and upcoming initial public offerings from some of the largest private companies ever created.

25. Brain Drain 26.06.2026 36:54 ↓

What does Canada offer to the next generation and why are they responding with their feet.

24. Insurance & Energy 26.06.2026 40:53 ↓

A look at the critical role insurance is playing in the global energy market tumult and how to prepare for what is next.

23. Rise of AI 19.02.2026 45:04 ↓

A look at major changes in the AI race impacting global markets.

22. Canadian Venture Update 18.02.2026 31:37 ↓

We revisit the Canadian venture landscape in light of recent changes to YC in the US. *Note those changes were reversed after this episode was recorded.

21. Wealth Taxes 18.02.2026 45:42 ↓

We discuss the proposed California wealth tax and others like it.

19. Price vs Service 18.02.2026 56:31 ↓

How can you differentiate to win more customers?

20. Risk vs Reward 15.01.2026 53:48 ↓

Recent events in Venezuela have revealed major vulnerabilities for certain industries. How can founders and and managers alike focus on growth without wagering the farm.

18. Attracting Talent 04.12.2025 1:04:30 ↓

What are the recent changes to the H1B visa and how could they impact global talent?

17. New Rate Environment 04.12.2025 49:32 ↓

What impact will higher rates for longer have on the North American economy?

16. Personal Branding 11.08.2025 49:29 ↓

Should you invest in creating a personal brand?

15. AI Adoption 11.08.2025 58:06 ↓

What do recent AI adoption stats in Canada tell us about the future?

14. SMB Challenges 11.08.2025 51:29 ↓

What lies ahead for Canadian small business owners?

13. The Future of Technology Companies 11.08.2025 1:02:47 ↓

How are technologies going to be built in the future?

12. Competition 11.08.2025 38:01 ↓

Are there headwinds ahead?

11. Startup Ideas 11.08.2025 34:58 ↓

Ideas on what to build next.

10. Old Government 11.08.2025 1:03:12 ↓

What can we expect from the new government?

9. Election Insights 29.04.2025 1:01:01 ↓

Final breakdown of the leading policy platforms before Canadians head to the polls.

8. Tariff Turmoil 29.04.2025 52:13 ↓

A look at the major forces changing markets and international trade.

7. Startup Retro 29.04.2025 59:49 ↓

What advice would we have for ourselves if we started over?

6. International Lessons 29.04.2025 53:12 ↓

What can we learn from other countries about what to do - or not to do?

5. Deepseek 20.02.2025 48:59 ↓

Continuation from our previous intro to AI, what does the leading open source model mean for you?

4. Tariffs 20.02.2025 1:00:28 ↓

Pending tariffs: threat or opportunity?

3. Intro to AI 20.02.2025 42:26 ↓

The basics on what it can do for you and where to start with AI.