SK Uddin

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

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Welcome to the CanadianSME podcast, a podcast for Canadian Small Businesses. In our podcasts, we interview Canadian experts and entrepreneurs to give small business owners access to expert knowledge that helps them grow their enterprises. Our mission is to empower Canadian small and medium enterprises and help them reach a bigger audience through our platform. Calling upon some of the most successful subject matter experts in the industry, the small business podcasts aim at identifying issues and finding solutions, all this while helping the business owners.

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SK Uddin

Episodes

Agentic AI Is Here: Vooban’s Playbook for Real-World Implementation 18.02.2026 26:15

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore Agentic AI and how autonomous systems are redefining the future of work by making AI practical, scalable, and profitable for organizations. Our guest is Kevin Moore , Founder and CEO of Vooban , Canada’s largest privately owned AI services company. Kevin shares insights on digital workers, multi-a...

Is Your Marketing Team Too Lean to Win in 2026? 17.02.2026 20:12

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In high-stakes B2B marketing, the real challenge is not visibility but turning complex, technical solutions into revenue-driving narratives that build trust and pipeline. In this episode, Beverly Crandon, Director of Marketing at Liferaft , shares how lean teams can build powerful brand engines, simplify sophisticated produc...

Beyond the Chatbot Is Agentic AI the New Employee? 13.02.2026 27:47

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we move beyond basic automation to explore Agentic AI and how autonomous systems are being designed to operate inside real business workflows and deliver measurable outcomes. Our guest is Subrina Shawlin , Head of Product and Innovation at AgentSense . With experience spanning North America and the Middle Ea...

Can AI Actually Fix Manual Data Entry? 13.02.2026 23:24

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how manual sales orders create hidden bottlenecks for manufacturers and distributors, and how automation can eliminate errors while boosting productivity and margins. Our guest is Scott Parker , Senior Director of Product Marketing at Conexiom . With over 20 years in B2B SaaS, Scott shares how AI...

The Super App Era: Is Canadian Banking Finally Changing? 13.02.2026 36:06

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore how Canadian fintech is evolving, the rise of customer-centric platforms, and how technology is reshaping the way Canadians save, spend, and borrow. Our guest is Naga Parvatharajan , CEO of Ratehub.ca . With experience scaling businesses at Marcus by Goldman Sachs and SoFi, Naga is leading Ratehub in...

SMEs Have Sustainability Ambitions But Can’t Access the Capital to Achieve them! 13.02.2026 18:06

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how Canadian SMEs can turn sustainability ambition into measurable action while navigating the growing challenges of climate finance. Our guest is Elisa Moscolin , Executive Vice President of Sustainability and the Sage Foundation at Sage . A global sustainability leader, Elisa shares how access t...

How Marketers Beat AI Using Psychology, Positioning … and Humanity 12.02.2026 28:08

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore product marketing and go to market strategy, with a focus on turning early stage products into category leaders. Our guest is Laurier Mandin , Founder and Principal Consultant at Graphos Product , creator of the CLIMB scoring system and author of I Need That . Laurier shares practical insights on buy...

Where Advisors Need Support —And How IG Wealth Management Is Solving Tech, HNW, Succession Planning Gaps 12.02.2026 23:00

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore the future of wealth management and the forces shaping advisor success in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Our guest is Brent Allen , EVP and Head of Sales and Distribution at IG Wealth Management . Drawing on insights from the new Advisor Perception Industry Study, Brent shares how technol...

Benoit Maheux on Cutting Cloud Costs & Scaling Smart with AWS 11.02.2026 20:06

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin . In this episode, we explore how Canadian SMEs can modernize, optimize, and scale securely on AWS while balancing cost, security, and operational efficiency. Our guest is Benoit (Ben) Maheux , Partner and VP of Growth at Unicorne . With over 15 years in innovation, product strategy, and digital transformation, Ben helps SMEs le...

Drew Collier on Leading with Purpose,ESG & the Future of Mobility 11.02.2026 17:02

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how social purpose and ESG principles are becoming powerful drivers of innovation, loyalty, and financial performance in the automotive industry. Our guest is Drew Collier , President and CEO of LGM Financial Services Inc. With a track record of building purpose led financial models and advancing...

Inside MaRS: How Canada’s Largest Innovation Hub Helps Startups Scale 11.02.2026 12:16

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how innovation ecosystems, strategic learning, and strong founder networks help Canadian entrepreneurs build world class ventures and achieve measurable growth. Our guest is Nirali Rathwa , Associate, Member Experience, Programming and Corporate Innovation at MaRS Discovery District , Canada’s lar...

Sanjeays Fernando on How AI Is Transforming Digital Advertising 10.02.2026 24:37

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore how digital media, paid advertising, and AI driven platforms are reshaping how brands achieve measurable growth in an increasingly crowded market. Our guest is Sanjeays Fernando , Senior Digital Media Specialist at Vovia . With over seven years of international experience managing campaigns for brand...

Cybersecurity, Hosting & Growth: How SMEs Can Win in the Digital Age 10.02.2026 17:21

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how SMEs can build a strong, secure, and scalable online presence by aligning web infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital marketing strategy. Our guest is Mudassir Ismail , Social Media Associate at HostNOC . With a strong foundation in social media strategy and a broad understanding of digital...

The Seasonal E-Commerce Playbook: Niche Focus and Customer Journeys That Win 10.02.2026 16:30

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how seasonal e commerce businesses can stay visible year round and convert winter interest into spring sales through focused digital strategy. Our guest is Steisi Topalli , eCommerce Specialist at The Ultimate Deck Shop in Saskatchewan. With experience spanning software engineering, design, and ma...

Market Research Secrets: Can SMEs Outsmart the Giants? 10.02.2026 19:27

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we unpack how public opinion and market research help businesses understand the real motivations behind consumer behavior and stay relevant in a shifting economic landscape. Our guest is Dan Arnold , Chief Strategy Officer at Pollara Strategic Insights . With extensive experience in economic polling, politic...

Google Reveals Canada’s First AI Shopping Era—What Retailers Must Do! 09.02.2026 25:08

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how AI powered retail and intelligent discovery are reshaping how Canadians search, compare, and shop in an increasingly non linear digital landscape. Our guest is Eric Morris , Managing Director and Head of Retail at Google Canada . Drawing on deep experience in search innovation and retail trans...

Choosing the Right MSP: LOGIX’s Secrets to Cyber & IT Success 09.02.2026 20:02

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore the essential strategies that help businesses master their IT operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation in an ever-changing technological landscape. Joining us is Robert Baird , President and CEO of LOGIX Data Products Inc. , a pioneer who has spent nearly four decades leading innovati...

How Leaders Build Trust: Ravi Rajani on Communication That Drives Growth 06.02.2026 26:52

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how conscious communication, trust, and storytelling help leaders strengthen relationships and drive sustainable revenue growth. Our guest is Ravi Rajani , Communication Expert, Author, and International Speaker , and the author of Relationship Currency. Ravi shares how intentional dialogue, trust...

Smarter Decisions with AI: Solink’s Vision for Small Business Security 06.02.2026 17:43

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how AI driven video intelligence is helping businesses move beyond basic security toward smarter, more proactive operations. Our guest is Michael Scott , Chief Marketing Officer at Solink . With a background in cybersecurity and experience building global marketing teams, Michael shares how Solink...

From 4.3 to 4.8 Stars: How Dialogue Improved the Member Journey 05.02.2026 23:01

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how technology, empathy, and AI come together to deliver digital healthcare at national scale without losing the human touch. Our guest is Trevor Heselton , Vice President of Member Experience at Dialogue . A seasoned product leader with over $250 million in value created across organizations like...

Building a Legacy: A Leader’s Blueprint for Sustainability & Impact 05.02.2026 22:00

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore how technology leadership, strategic networking, and values driven decision making create lasting impact for businesses and communities. Our guest is Frank Abbruzzese , President of AlphaKOR . With nearly four decades in the tech sector, Frank is known as The King of Networking, the author of Buildin...

How to Future-Proof Your Business in the Age of AI 05.02.2026 19:28

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin, where we explore the strategies helping Canadian businesses rise above noise and become the trusted authority in their markets. As AI reshapes how people search and decide, visibility now depends less on keywords and more on credibility. In this episode, Eric LeRiche , Authority Growth Strategist and Founder of LeRiche Marketin...

From SEO to AI: How Spacebar Collective Scales B2B SaaS Growth 05.02.2026 16:01

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how B2B SaaS companies can harness SEO, AI driven content, and flexible team structures to achieve sustainable, high impact growth. Our guest is Chris Tweten , CMO of Spacebar Collective , an agency specializing in SEO and AI SEO for B2B SaaS startups. As a serial entrepreneur obsessed with measur...

Insurance CAT Crisis: How AI Cuts Costs and Speeds Recovery Fast 04.02.2026 19:43

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming catastrophe management as natural disasters place growing strain on Canada’s insurance industry. Our guest is Dan Lawrence , CEO and Co founder of Atlis AI . A seasoned growth executive, Dan shares how Atlis automates emergency response and vendor coordinat...

Safety Culture: The 3 Practical Steps Leaders Must Take 04.02.2026 15:16

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how fatigue risk management is emerging as a critical lever for improving frontline safety and human performance. Our guest is Andrew Morden , CEO of Fatigue Science , the company behind Readi, an AI powered platform that predicts individualized fatigue risk up to 18 hours in advance without weara...