CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari , where we explore the strategies helping businesses build fast, flexible digital experiences. Today, we dive into the world of Headless CMS, composable DXPs, and how AI is accelerating development across modern teams. Our guest is Joel Varty , CTO of Agility CMS , a Canadian born headless platform known for its hybrid archit...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore authentic marketing and how showing up with integrity, clarity, and confidence helps entrepreneurs build real trust and lasting growth. Our guest is Tracy Borreson, Founder and CEO of TLB Coaching & Events , Co Founder of Your Business Peeps, and an Authentic Marketing Advisor with over 20 years of e...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari, where we explore the strategic insights and innovative solutions empowering businesses to understand and improve their online performance. Today, we’re diving into the transformative world of AI-powered digital benchmarking and how SMBs can gain clarity, visibility, and measurable ROI in the digital era. In a market where di...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore financial wellness, banking strategy, and how Canadian business owners can build confidence and prepare for a financial reset in 2026. Our guest is Dilys D’Cruz, Senior Vice President of Retail Banking and Wealth Management at Meridian Credit Union . With more than 30 years of leadership experienc...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari, where we explore the strategies helping organizations turn knowledge into a true competitive asset. In this episode, we dive into e learning and corporate training, and how modern learning programs must evolve to support performance, compliance, and AI readiness. Our guest is Ashley Chiasson, Senior Lead Instructional Design...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how digital marketing, MarTech, and technical discipline help businesses scale revenue with consistency and control. Our guest is Sheldon Poon, Founder and CEO of Drive Marketing , a Montreal-based agency focused on driving predictable profit through Google and Meta Ads. Known for cutting through...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how People First Leadership strengthens team performance, trust, and project outcomes in demanding, high pressure environments. Our guest is Jonathan Cinelli, Founder of People First Leadership . With more than 30 years of experience across construction, project management, and brain based coachin...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how AI infrastructure, data analytics, and scalable system design power real world AI products and long term business transformation. Our guest is Nhat Tran, Head of Technology at Beam Data . With over a decade of experience leading developer teams, DevOps systems, and cloud architecture, Nhat sha...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how AI Agents and Brand Memory are reshaping the customer journey from first interaction to conversion. Our guest is Lautaro Cepeda, CRO at Personize.ai . Lautaro is leading research on engineering brand memory for AI powered sales and marketing, helping businesses blend customer context, AI reaso...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today we explore data driven marketing and how Canadian businesses can ensure every digital investment leads to measurable value and real growth. Our guest is Kelly Konechny, Co founder and Head of Operations at TRIBBUTE . With deep experience in print, digital advertising, and performance marketing operations, Kelly now lea...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. Today we explore the world of Industrial Cybersecurity and how businesses can safeguard critical infrastructure in an increasingly connected environment. Our guest is Denrich Sananda, Managing Partner and Senior Consultant at Arista Cyber , a Harvard Business School alumnus and member of the ISA 62443 standard committee. Denric...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. Today we explore the rise of Agentic AI and how automated intelligence is reshaping digital marketing, performance optimization, and campaign management. Our guest is Benoit Domingue, President of Ursa Marketing and Co founder of Kuma . With over twenty years of digital experience, Benoit specializes in performance marketing, p...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore how creative strategy, bold brand building, and modern marketing leadership drive the growth and transformation of today’s tech organizations. Our guest is Suzanne Serwatuk, Chief Marketing Officer at Safe Software . A two time founder turned senior executive, Suzanne led the transformative rebrand o...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how storytelling, brand strategy, and SEO work together to make brands discoverable, trusted, and unforgettable in crowded markets. Our guests are Bhavik Sarkhed i , Forbes and New York Times–featured writer and Co-founder of Blushush and Ohh My Brand , and Sahil Gandhi , Co-founder and The Brand...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In today’s episode, we explore how Voice AI is reshaping the future of entrepreneurship by removing complexity and making AI accessible through natural conversation. Our guest is Vikram Shekhawat , Founder and CEO of ModalX , a serial entrepreneur with two exits and a track record of scaling Pariksha to three million dollars AR...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how growth marketing, data intelligence, and AI-powered automation are helping small businesses transform complex information into clear, actionable strategies. Joining us is Daniel Marques, Founder and CEO of Weggo Solutions , a Brazilian entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in Informati...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today we explore AI governance, ethics, and accountability, and why responsible technology is essential as AI becomes deeply embedded in Canadian society and business. Our guests are Max Brault and Ryan Carrier of ForHumanity Canada . Max is a national leader in accessibility and disability advocacy, while Ryan, a former fin...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore how integrated advisory brings clarity to wealth management by aligning every professional around one coordinated strategy. Our guest is Sophie Blais, President and CCO of The WealthCo Group of Companies . A CFP and Kolbe Certified Consultant, Sophie shares how WealthCo’s integrated approach and tech...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore what it really takes for founders and CEOs to scale successfully by turning strategic complexity into consistent, profitable execution. Our guest is Larry Trenwith , Executive Coach and Growth Advisor at Trenstar Management Ltd. With 25 years of experience, multiple Series A financings, an IPO, and e...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore the real engine behind digital transformation: people, culture, and the power of strategic storytelling. Joining us is Sabahat Naureen, Founder and Chief Transformation Advisor at Audacious Strategy , a boutique consultancy helping energy and construction companies accelerate change. With a backgr...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. Today we uncover how small businesses can scale smarter with the right digital strategy, strong SEO foundations, and content designed to convert rather than just attract attention. Our guest is Smriti Middha, Founder of Care Digital . With experience across three continents, she helps businesses grow their online presence by in...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore how Intelligent Mobility is redefining transportation by using data, AI, and connectivity to make streets safer, traffic flow smoother, and communities more resilient. Our guest is Kurtis McBride, Founder and CEO of Miovision and an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Ontario Winner. Since 2005, he has led t...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore the mindset, strategy, and storytelling required for fintech founders to build traction and win in competitive markets. Our guest is Amogh Oak, Founder of Clueless Monk Technologies , an immigrant entrepreneur who blends finance, storytelling, and practical go to market execution to help fintech a...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping public relations and communications, helping organizations build trust, measure real impact, and operate with greater efficiency. Our guest is Ally MacLellan, Head of AI Innovation and Technology at Proof Strategies . Ally designs custom GPTs, trains teams to use AI responsibly, a...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how SMBs can cut through data chaos and use Business Intelligence to make clearer, faster, and more confident decisions. Our guest is Damien Van Steenberge, Founder of Codex Consulting , who brings over twenty years of BI experience supporting major organizations like Desjardins and CN. He now hel...