Rick Spence

Startup Canada Podcast

Business EN ↓ 313 episodes

On the Startup Canada Podcast, we speak with the movers and shakers of Canada’s entrepreneurship community to give a glimpse into the future of business, and share insights on everything from social innovation to the future of work, investing, and why we need to think bigger to take our businesses global.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.startupcan.ca

Author

Rick Spence

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.startupcan.ca

Latest episode

Oct 27, 2026

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Episodes

Fantastic Plastic: A New Resource Extraction with Janna Swales 27.10.2026

Janna Swales is the Founder of Yukon Plastics, based in Whitehorse, Yukon.... The post Fantastic Plastic: A New Resource Extraction with Janna Swales first appeared on Startup Canada .

$200K in Year One With Zero Ad Spend with Ashlyn Newlove 20.10.2026

Ashlyn Newlove is the Creator and Founder of Smart Sip Cream Co.... The post $200K in Year One With Zero Ad Spend with Ashlyn Newlove first appeared on Startup Canada .

Polar Bears and Back by Bedtime with Josh Gale 08.10.2026

Josh Gale is the President of Gold Star Canadian Tours, an adventure... The post Polar Bears and Back by Bedtime with Josh Gale first appeared on Startup Canada .

Why Sharing Stories Beats Giving Advice with Rob Fraser 08.10.2026

Our Podcast Producer met with Rob Fraser in Victoria BC before he... The post Why Sharing Stories Beats Giving Advice with Rob Fraser first appeared on Startup Canada .

Never Back to Zero: Art, Aging and AI with Anthea Taljaard 29.09.2026

Anthea Taljaard shares her journey from corporate management to folk art sculpture.... The post Never Back to Zero: Art, Aging and AI with Anthea Taljaard first appeared on Startup Canada .

Why Lived Experience Creates Better Accessibility Solutions with Trish Kelly 22.09.2026

In this episode, Trish Kelly, Managing Director of Untapped Accessibility, shares her... The post Why Lived Experience Creates Better Accessibility Solutions with Trish Kelly first appeared on Startup Canada .

Connecting Generations Through Kokom Scrunchies with Mya and Marcie Beaudry 15.09.2026

Mya Beaudry is the Founder of Kokom Scrunchies. Mya shares her journey... The post Connecting Generations Through Kokom Scrunchies with Mya and Marcie Beaudry first appeared on Startup Canada .

How Skipper Otto Turned Seafood Into a Community Model with Sonia Strobel 08.09.2026

Sonia Strobel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Skipper Otto. Sonia shares... The post How Skipper Otto Turned Seafood Into a Community Model with Sonia Strobel first appeared on Startup Canada .

How Persistence Built a Pet Business That Won’t Quit with Smriti Pratishruti 01.09.2026

Smriti Pratishruti is the Owner and Founder of PawzNDogz.  In this episode,... The post How Persistence Built a Pet Business That Won’t Quit with Smriti Pratishruti first appeared on Startup Canada .

Turning Seaweed into Carbon Storing Insulation with Amy Yang 25.08.2026

Amy Yang is the Co-Founder and CEO of Seafoam Materials, innovative seaweed-based... The post Turning Seaweed into Carbon Storing Insulation with Amy Yang first appeared on Startup Canada .

One Product, Done Right: How Cedar Valley Grew with Surria Fadel 11.08.2026

These pita chips started as a school project. Now, they are available... The post One Product, Done Right: How Cedar Valley Grew with Surria Fadel first appeared on Startup Canada .

Mapping Rural Roads: When Evacuation Routes Become Data with Ryan Gallagher 04.08.2026

Ryan Gallagher’s personal wildfire experience inspired a groundbreaking AI-powered platform that transforms... The post Mapping Rural Roads: When Evacuation Routes Become Data with Ryan Gallagher first appeared on Startup Canada .

Ownership over Franchising: Expanding Coffee Bike Globally with Vlad Priadko 28.07.2026

Vlad Priadko began with just one bike. Now, Coffee Bike World is... The post Ownership over Franchising: Expanding Coffee Bike Globally with Vlad Priadko first appeared on Startup Canada .

Urban Exploration with a Lower Carbon Footprint with Tasha Maynard 21.07.2026

Tasha Maynard is the Founder and CEO of HeyYa Carts, a new... The post Urban Exploration with a Lower Carbon Footprint with Tasha Maynard first appeared on Startup Canada .

Turning Medical Conversations Into Actionable Health Support with Dr Anker Banerjee and Dr.Sina Marzough 07.07.2026

Neurologist turned entrepreneurs Dr. Sina Marzugi and Dr. Ankur Banerjee discuss their innovative... The post Turning Medical Conversations Into Actionable Health Support with Dr Anker Banerjee and Dr. Sina Marzough first appeared on Startup Canada .

Pride Rewind: Language Shapes Parental Support with Gill Damborg 30.06.2026

Gill Damborg is the Chief Creative Officer at Brood. In this Pride... The post Pride Rewind: Language Shapes Parental Support with Gill Damborg first appeared on Startup Canada .

Pride Rewind: Sex, Health and Stigma Reduction with Ella Farlinger 23.06.2026

Ella Farlinger is the Co-Founder of trusti. We reflect on the growth... The post Pride Rewind: Sex, Health and Stigma Reduction with Ella Farlinger first appeared on Startup Canada .

Pride Tape is Powerful with Jeff McLean 16.06.2026

Jeff McLean is the Co-Founder of Pride Tape. Jeff joins the Startup... The post Pride Tape is Powerful with Jeff McLean first appeared on Startup Canada .

Pride Rewind: Inclusion Is a Competitive Strategy with Naoufel Testaouni 09.06.2026

Naoufel Testaouni is the Co-Founder and CEO of QueerTech, where they empower... The post Pride Rewind: Inclusion Is a Competitive Strategy with Naoufel Testaouni first appeared on Startup Canada .

Pride Rewind: Joy as Progress with Rae Hill 02.06.2026

Rae Hill is the Founder and Owner of Origami Customs, a custom-made... The post Pride Rewind: Joy as Progress with Rae Hill first appeared on Startup Canada .

Modern HR for Small Business Success with Laura Tolhoek 26.05.2026

Laura Tolhoek of Essential HR shares her journey from HR professional to... The post Modern HR for Small Business Success with Laura Tolhoek first appeared on Startup Canada .

Permission to Rest: Slowing Down in Hustle Culture with Janine Felst 19.05.2026

Janine Felst is the Founder of Hooky. In a world obsessed with... The post Permission to Rest: Slowing Down in Hustle Culture with Janine Felst first appeared on Startup Canada .

From Criminal to Kernels: Popcorn and Purpose with Emily O’Brien 12.05.2026

Emily O’Brien is the Founder of Comeback Snacks, a specialty popcorn company... The post From Criminal to Kernels: Popcorn and Purpose with Emily O’Brien first appeared on Startup Canada .

Turning Personal Deficits into Superpowers with Barb Stegemann 05.05.2026

Tune in to this mini epiosde as we chatted with Barb Stegemann... The post Turning Personal Deficits into Superpowers with Barb Stegemann first appeared on Startup Canada .

The Shift Back to Brand and Authenticity with Warren Thompson 28.04.2026

Warren Thompson is the Founder of Ollo Metrics. Warren shares insights on... The post The Shift Back to Brand and Authenticity with Warren Thompson first appeared on Startup Canada .

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