Pitch Please

Discover the secrets of venture capital and startup funding in Canada. We chat with Matthew Lombardi, the Managing Director of OneEleven, Canada's premier community of venture-backed tech companies, will take us on a journey through the different types of startup funding, investment stages, and how VCs support their portfolio. We'll also explore the Canadian funding landscape compared to other cou...

Accelerate your learning with the secret formula for academic tutoring.  We chat with Dhiraj Hariramani, the inspiring founder and CEO of LearnIt, about his vision to make learning personal and fun for undergraduates. Discover how LearnIt's e-learning platform fosters interactive academic experiences and strong student communities while maintaining an impressive Listen now and be a part of the glo...

Supercharge your social content with AI in just one click. We dive into the world of content repurposing and innovative learning networks with the unstoppable Tanika McLeod, founder of MinuteSkill and Cliq. Discover how Cliq is reshaping content creation, transforming videos and podcasts into shareable clips and written content in seconds! Ready to revolutionize your content game? Start by giving...

Revolutionizing maternal healthcare for families across Canada! We chat with Julia Slanina, a medical student-turned-tech entrepreneur and the CEO of Treehouse. We learn about her mission to create an all-in-one solution that connects healthcare providers and families having newborn children. Learn how Treehouse's innovative platform allows providers to manage their practice and families to access...

Looking for reliable legal services that won't break the bank? Look no further than Goodlawyer! Their platform connects fast-growing businesses with rigorously pre-vetted business lawyers for a range of legal services, including contracts, financing, and corporate work. We talk to Grant, the Head of Growth at Goodlawyer, as he shares his story of helping early-stage startups commercialize their te...

Innovating for inclusivity: inside a startup incubator for accessibility tech. We speak with Varun Chandak, the award-winning social entrepreneur, who is revolutionizing the disability innovation and inclusion space through his nonprofit, Access to Success. By creating Canada's first accelerator for accessibility startups and offering scholarships to MBA students with disabilities, Varun is workin...

Sustainable and affordable access to technology! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Kelly Bergeron, a tech professional and community placemaker from Cornwall, Ontario. Kelly is known for her passion for using technology and community-building strategies to create positive change, and today she'll be discussing her latest project, Poptronic Rentals. Poptronic Rentals is a Canadian company tha...

Are you a restaurant owner struggling to keep up with the post-pandemic challenges while also trying to grow your business? Look no further than Dyne, the B2B SaaS platform that uses AI to drive revenue and marketing for restaurants. In this episode of Pitch Please, co-founders Arnav Mishra and Parsa Riahi discuss how their initially competitive relationship blossomed into a partnership to empower...

We speak with Vincent, a seasoned entrepreneur and tech innovator in the SaaS, e-commerce, retail, and food space. Vincent shares his journey from co-founding Orckestra to his current venture, 7dish, a platform for discovering, sharing, and rating healthy meal planning recipes. Learn about the diverse collection of recipes from various cuisines and cooking styles that the platform offers, with too...

In this episode of Pitch Please, we sit down with Will MacLaughlin, the CEO of Formify. Will shares his journey of how he went from working in the aerospace industry to starting his own company and developing a tailor-made gaming mouse. He talks about the struggles and triumphs of creating a new product and the Kickstarter launch. Will also dives into the features of the gaming mouse and how it st...

We welcome Rand Abou Ras, the founder of uCast , a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing the podcast advertising market. Rand shares her inspiring career journey, from working with startups to building a successful company from the ground up. Discover the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way and learn about the unique value proposition of uCast, which helps podcasters and advertisers co...

An inspiring conversation with Shannon Ferguson, CEO of FanSaves . As a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in sports and marketing, Shannon shares her journey from marketing to founding FanSaves. Discover the challenges she faced building a successful company and the innovation that sets FanSaves apart. The mobile app connects fans with local businesses, letting them save money and support th...

We chat with Emma Brown, CEO and co-founder of Whimble Care . Emma's passion for accessible and affordable healthcare has led to the creation of a community-based platform enables people with physical disabilities to request on-demand attendant services, no matter when unexpected issues arise. With Whimble Care, you can receive quality care from the comfort of your own home. Emma shares her experi...

Join AdMass CEO Yuri Kaplan on the Pitch Please Podcast! Discover how his innovative platform is revolutionizing ad tech with AI and machine learning . Hear about his career journey and challenges as a startup founder. With AdMass, businesses create personalized ad campaigns and leverage customer advocacy. Tune in for Yuri's vision of advertising and marketing technology's future, and how AdMass d...

On this episode we bring on real estate professional Jason O'Connor. With his years of experience in building wealth through real estate investment, Jason provides his perspective on many questions people may have before getting into real estate as an investment. We dig into the different types of real estate investments there are, how to figure out which one is best for you, finding the best deal...

In this episode, we bring on Kate Bergsma, Partner Development Manager at Microsoft to talk about emotional intelligence (EQ) and why employers are spending more time looking for people with great EQ. We dive into what EQ is, and whether or not it is something you are born with or can develop over time. Kate also breaks down how it differs from IQ. Throughout this episode, we share examples of how...

On this episode, we bring on fellow car enthusiast Sonduren to talk about his experience using Turo. To break it down simply, Turo is a car sharing marketplace that allows you to lend or rent your own car for periods of time when it isn't being used. We discuss whether this is something you could be using to make additional passive income. We talk about the best cars to rent, how much money you ca...

On this episode we bring on Jordan Soloman or otherwise known as (J solo, Solo) is an independent rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. With several hit singles Jordan has collected over 25 million streams on just Spotify alone. In this episode, Jordan will take us through his journey as an independent artist in the music industry. He will give us some perspective on the steps he has taken to...

On this podcast, we bring on two of the co-founders for the upcoming NFT project Hatchlingz, Jordan, and Tanner. They take us through understanding the world of NFTs answering questions anyone new or familiar with the space might have. We also discuss the current and potential future state of the NFT world. Whether you're looking into an NFT project or wondering how to get in on the Hatchlingz pro...

Getting sound advice surrounding the decision to have kids while continuing to succeed in your career can be difficult. At times people may feel very alone in making these decisions and would value the sound advice of a fellow mother. We've brought together four amazing mothers who are also continuing to excel in the careers to get their perspectives and advice. In this episode we discuss the deci...

Getting sound advice surrounding the decision to have kids while continuing to succeed in your career can be difficult. At times people may feel very alone in making these decisions and would value the sound advice of a fellow mother. We've brought together four amazing mothers who are also continuing to excel in the careers to get their perspectives and advice. In this episode we discuss the deci...

We talk to Jake about the most current trends in education - before, during or after our current education systems. What are the skills employers are looking for and how can you increase your employability from anywhere! What tools are available and how can you get setup for career success TODAY for FREE.  FREE RESOURCES: https://opportunity.linkedin.com

We talk about the journey of building a Startup, the skills needed and most importantly how to decide when to leave where you might be working now to pursue it! We talk about where you can pull inspiration from, what its like to navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and what is important to know while deciding when something should be a side hustle or start to become your full time job....

We talk about finding passion and purpose in your career. Follow Ricardo's career journey to understand how he found deeper meaning in work, leveraged the platform of his company and made the decision to act now around his life long ambitions. We talk about how to find the work that will unlock your full potential while learning about the importance of improving accessibility and inclusion mandate...

We talk about the importance of building your personal brand. Where to get started and what are some of the most important things to consider. We discuss the evolution of Sonduren's career journey and dig into the importance of continuous learning and development at work and beyond. This video is for everybody looking to elevate themselves beyond simply a role title at their current job. Check out...