CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how Canadian businesses can scale into market leaders through disciplined strategy and long term thinking. Joining us is Andrew Clark , CEO of Saltire Capital Ltd. Andrew shares how a structured investment approach and focus on people can unlock exceptional growth. Key Highlights The HALO Thesis: Andrew exp...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how organizations can balance rapid AI adoption with strong governance and compliance. Joining us is Ulas Ozguven , Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of VerifyWise . Ulas shares how businesses can move from fragmented oversight to structured, system-driven AI governance. Key Highlights AI Governance F...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore independent consulting, vendor-neutral technology strategy, and the keys to successfully leading digital transformation in mid-market organizations in 2026. Joining us is Keith Daser , Founder and CEO of Deliver Digital , who shares insights on moving from corporate roles to independent consulting, avoiding...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how community and human connection are transforming the modern workplace for small businesses and remote professionals in 2026. Joining us is Charlotte Kirby , founder of The Village Hive Coworking , who shares insights on building human-centric workspaces, fostering local business ecosystems, and creating...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how modern security has evolved beyond physical protection into a sophisticated blend of hospitality, communication, and advanced technology. Joining us is Benjamin Tabesh , founder and CEO of Condor Security . Benjamin shares how Condor built a reputation for elite service standards by combining specialize...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how smart lifecycle marketing, customer retention, and sensible strategy are helping brands grow sustainably in an increasingly crowded digital market. Joining us is Katherine Lesperance , Founder and CEO of Sensible Marketer Inc. Kat shares how businesses can simplify marketing complexity and build long-te...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how Canadian organizations can move beyond static succession planning to build continuous, AI-driven talent strategies that safeguard leadership continuity in 2026. Joining us is Peter Demangos , CEO and Co-Founder of SuccessionHR , who shares insights on modernizing leadership readiness, embedding accounta...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how AI, labour market shifts, and global trade uncertainty are reshaping the future of Canadian businesses and economic growth. Joining us is Dr. Tony Bonen , Executive Director of Economic Research at Signal49 Research . Tony shares how businesses can navigate economic disruption through data-driven insigh...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how enterprises are moving beyond legacy file transfer methods to secure, cloud-native workflows that enable high-speed global collaboration in 2026. Joining us is Gene Villeneuve , Chief Revenue Officer at MASV , who shares insights on scaling global go-to-market strategies, simplifying file orchestration,...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore why modern growth marketing is no longer about collecting more tools, but about building smarter systems that deliver real customer value. Joining us is Elie Najm , Growth Marketing Manager at eZsign . Elie shares how businesses can simplify their tech stacks, strengthen positioning, and stay human in an AI...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore how organizations can move beyond AI experimentation and build scalable, secure, and measurable systems that deliver real business value. Joining us is Emily Steen , AI Solutions Developer and Forward Deployed Engineer at Thrive . Emily shares how businesses can design production-ready AI workflows, impleme...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how climate hard tech and strategic investment are shaping Canada’s path to long-term economic growth. Joining us is Sarah Goodman , President and CEO of NorthX Climate Tech . Sarah shares how catalytic funding and inclusive innovation are driving real impact in Canada’s climate economy. Key Highlights Cata...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how flexibility, lean operations, and virtual infrastructure are redefining what it means to build a modern business in 2026. Joining us is Lucas Seyhun , founder and CEO of The Farm Soho . Lucas shares how coworking, virtual operations, and adaptable workspaces are helping entrepreneurs scale without the b...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore why cultural intelligence has become one of the most important competitive advantages for businesses operating across borders and global teams. Joining us is Chris Crosby , Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Country Navigator . Chris shares how organizations can avoid costly cultural missteps and build st...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore why successful digital transformation is rarely about software alone and why the real challenge often lies in leadership, communication, and execution. Joining us is Tim Holter , Vice President of Delivery at S4A IT Solutions . With decades of SAP delivery experience, Tim shares how organizations can bridge...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore how strategic alignment, leadership execution, and organizational clarity help businesses break through growth barriers and achieve sustainable success. Joining us is Anthony C. Taylor , Founder and Principal at SME Strategy Consulting . Anthony shares how companies can eliminate internal friction, align le...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore how data, strategy, and performance marketing are helping businesses scale more efficiently in an increasingly competitive digital landscape. Joining us is Niveditha Dasyam (Niv), Founder of Elevon . Niv shares how businesses can eliminate wasted ad spend, strengthen marketing foundations, and use data-driv...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how startups can scale strategically by building the right foundation before investing heavily in growth. Joining us is Cyril Kowaliski , Founder of Sugarcube Strategy . With deep experience across global brands and startups, Cyril shares how founders can move from scattered efforts to structured, data driv...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore how service based businesses are transforming operations through automation and turning digital systems into real revenue engines. Joining us is Franc Botti , CEO and Co founder of MioCommerce . With decades of leadership experience and hands on industry insight, Franc shares how modern platforms are reshap...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how AI is removing technical barriers and turning business owners into builders of their own software. Joining us is Eugene Chayko , Founder at Affiniti Digital Media . Eugene shares how AI is accelerating product development and reshaping how humans collaborate with technology. Key Highlights From Users to...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore how Canadian small businesses can capitalize on one of the biggest global events coming to our country and turn short-term visibility into long-term growth. Joining us is Erin Shea , Senior Director and Head of North America Marketing at Vista . Erin shares how branding, AI-powered tools, and strategic prep...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore how public relations is shifting from visibility to real strategic impact in a value driven business landscape. Joining us is Jason Chennette , Vice President at CASACOM . With decades of experience, Jason shares how strong narratives and aligned communication can drive meaningful business growth. Key Highl...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore why talent—not technology—is becoming the biggest bottleneck in Canada’s AI driven economy. Joining us is Nisha Lewis , COO at NPower Canada . With a focus on building inclusive pathways into digital careers, Nisha shares how closing the talent gap is key to unlocking real innovation. Key Highlights 1. AI T...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore how AI and data are reshaping access to capital and leveling the playing field for modern investors and business owners. Joining us is Michael Arbus , CEO of Moomoo Financial Canada . Michael shares how smarter tools and strategic thinking are helping individuals and founders make better financial decisions...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how outdated systems are holding businesses back and why modernizing your tech stack is key to unlocking AI driven growth. Joining us is Chinkal Patel, Partner at Mantrax Software Solutions . With over two decades of experience, Chinkal shares how businesses can bridge the gap between strategy and execution...