Rick Spence

Startup Canada Podcast

Business EN ↓ 299 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.

Author

Rick Spence

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.startupcan.ca

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Funding, Values and Growth with Colum Connolly and Elizabeth Murphy 24.06.2025

In this conversation, Colum Connolly and Elizabeth Murphy from Bloom Funding discuss... The post Funding, Values and Growth with Colum Connolly and Elizabeth Murphy first appeared on Startup Canada .

From Erasure to Evidence: Why Queer Archives Matter with Raegan Swanson 17.06.2025

In this conversation, Raegan Swanson, the Executive Director of The ArQuives, discusses... The post From Erasure to Evidence: Why Queer Archives Matter with Raegan Swanson first appeared on Startup Canada .

Joy as Progress: Designing for Every Body with Rae Hill 10.06.2025

In this episode, we speak with Rae Hill (they/them), Founder and Owner... The post Joy as Progress: Designing for Every Body with Rae Hill first appeared on Startup Canada .

PrEP, Pride and Purpose with Dr.Caley Shukalek 03.06.2025

In this conversation, Dr. Caley Shukalek  highlights the challenges of providing quality... The post PrEP, Pride and Purpose with Dr. Caley Shukalek first appeared on Startup Canada .

A Vision for Canadian Digital Sovereignty with Ben Waldman 27.05.2025

In this episode, we interview Ben Waldman, Founder of Gander, a new... The post A Vision for Canadian Digital Sovereignty with Ben Waldman first appeared on Startup Canada .

ReThinking Birth Control: Reya Health with Dallas Barnes 20.05.2025

Dallas Barnes is the Founder of Reya Health, a digital platform aimed... The post ReThinking Birth Control: Reya Health with Dallas Barnes first appeared on Startup Canada .

Building a Marketplace for a Missing Market with Nicole Murphy and Kayla Alexander 13.05.2025

In this conversation, Kayla Alexander and Nicole Murphy, co-founders of Tall Size,... The post Building a Marketplace for a Missing Market with Nicole Murphy and Kayla Alexander first appeared on Startup Canada .

Transforming Travel and Community Tourism with Bruce Poon Tip 01.05.2025

Bruce Poon Tip, Founder of G Adventures, shares his journey of entrepreneurship,... The post Transforming Travel and Community Tourism with Bruce Poon Tip first appeared on Startup Canada .

Change Starts With You (And Strategy) with Maiden Manzanal Frank 22.04.2025

In this episode, Rick Spence interviews Maiden Manzanal-Frank,  author and consultant who... The post Change Starts With You (And Strategy) with Maiden Manzanal Frank first appeared on Startup Canada .

Turning Setbacks into Comebacks with Sarah Thompson and Jamie Rigby 15.04.2025

In this episode, we speak to Sarah and Jamie of Where I... The post Turning Setbacks into Comebacks with Sarah Thompson and Jamie Rigby first appeared on Startup Canada .

Dancing for Good: Music, Community and Charity with Victoria Morton 07.04.2025

Victoria Morton is the co-founder of TSwift Dance Party Canada. In this... The post Dancing for Good: Music, Community and Charity with Victoria Morton first appeared on Startup Canada .

Connecting Menstruators Across Canada with Nadia Ladak and Rashmi Prakash 01.04.2025

In this episode of the Startup Women podcast, we speak with Rashmi... The post Connecting Menstruators Across Canada with Nadia Ladak and Rashmi Prakash first appeared on Startup Canada .

Exploring Menopause and Perimenopause with Lori Casselman 18.03.2025

In this episode of the Startup Woman podcast, Lori Casselman discusses her... The post Exploring Menopause and Perimenopause with Lori Casselman first appeared on Startup Canada .

The Women Behind Trusti with Ella Farlinger and Serina Ahmad 11.03.2025

In this episode, hosts Kayla Isabelle and Melanie Ewan welcome Ella Farlinger... The post The Women Behind Trusti with Ella Farlinger and Serina Ahmad first appeared on Startup Canada .

Women in Femtech with Rachel Bartholomew 04.03.2025

In this conversation, Rachel Bartholomew, founder of Femtech Canada and Hyivy Health,... The post Women in Femtech with Rachel Bartholomew first appeared on Startup Canada .

Resilient and Ready: The Rain Gear Pro Story with Keilan Clark 25.02.2025

In this episode, Kelian Clark, of Rain Gear Pro, shares the story... The post Resilient and Ready: The Rain Gear Pro Story with Keilan Clark first appeared on Startup Canada .

Warm Traditions: Building a Sustainable Business in the North with Brenda Dragon 18.02.2025

In this conversation, Rick Spence speaks to Brenda Dragon, Founder of Aurora... The post Warm Traditions: Building a Sustainable Business in the North with Brenda Dragon first appeared on Startup Canada .

Courage and Impact: Building Eco-Friendly Brands with Jeremy Lang 11.02.2025

Jeremy Lang, Founder of Pela Cases and Co-Founder of Lomi, shares insights... The post Courage and Impact: Building Eco-Friendly Brands with Jeremy Lang first appeared on Startup Canada .

Supported and Funded Business Journeys with Andrea Welling 04.02.2025

Andrea Welling, Regional Director for British Columbia at Futurpreneur, discusses the vital... The post Supported and Funded Business Journeys with Andrea Welling first appeared on Startup Canada .

Can Technology Transform Mental Health Care for Children? with Matt Cohen 21.01.2025

In this episode, Matt Cohen, Founder and CEO of PlaySpace, a digital... The post Can Technology Transform Mental Health Care for Children? with Matt Cohen first appeared on Startup Canada .

Creating and Contributing to an Inclusive Society with Emily Mercy 14.01.2025

Emily Mercy lives by the principle that whatever your mind can conceive,... The post Creating and Contributing to an Inclusive Society with Emily Mercy first appeared on Startup Canada .

Solving the Connection Conundrum with Shawn Hewat 07.01.2025

Shawn is the CEO and co-founder of Wavy, the Culture Hub for... The post Solving the Connection Conundrum with Shawn Hewat first appeared on Startup Canada .

How Tech Can Transform Travel with Shelley Montreuil 17.12.2024

Shelley Montreuil has more than 15 years of experience building and managing... The post How Tech Can Transform Travel with Shelley Montreuil first appeared on Startup Canada .

Seeds of Success: Revolutionizing Indoor Gardening with Alberto Aguilar 10.12.2024

Alberto Aguilar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Plantaform Technology, an innovative... The post Seeds of Success: Revolutionizing Indoor Gardening with Alberto Aguilar first appeared on Startup Canada .

Lyrics That Matter: Combining Tech and Music with Darryl Ballantyne 03.12.2024

Darryl Ballantyne, Founder and CEO of LyricFind, shares his entrepreneurial journey, the... The post Lyrics That Matter: Combining Tech and Music with Darryl Ballantyne first appeared on Startup Canada .

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