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

Consulting Guided by Queerness with Jacq Brasseur and Risa Payant 04.06.2024

At Ivy + Dean Consulting, Jacq Brasseur (CEO) and Risa Payant (COO)... The post Consulting Guided by Queerness with Jacq Brasseur and Risa Payant first appeared on Startup Canada .

Opportunity in the Outdoors with Guita Yazdani 28.05.2024

Dedicated to getting more people outside, easily, Guita created Campertunity. Campertunity is... The post Opportunity in the Outdoors with Guita Yazdani first appeared on Startup Canada .

Redefining Screen Time for Kids with Melissa Cash 21.05.2024

Pok Pok is an award-winning digital play company redefining how kids play... The post Redefining Screen Time for Kids with Melissa Cash first appeared on Startup Canada .

Propelling Clean Energy Forward with Cat Adalay and Rachel Carr 14.05.2024

Cat Adalay is an experienced entrepreneur and business executive with a background... The post Propelling Clean Energy Forward with Cat Adalay and Rachel Carr first appeared on Startup Canada .

Designing For A Forgotten Demographic with Jessica Miao 07.05.2024

Jessica is the CEO and co-founder of Apricotton, the only bra brand... The post Designing For A Forgotten Demographic with Jessica Miao first appeared on Startup Canada .

Reasoning with Ritual: Innovating Healthy Habits with Kate Bouchard 30.04.2024

As the CEO and Founder of Loba, Kate is innovating health and... The post Reasoning with Ritual: Innovating Healthy Habits with Kate Bouchard first appeared on Startup Canada .

Tutoring Powered by Talent and Technology with Will Li 23.04.2024

Inspired by his own experience with a tutor, Will realized the power... The post Tutoring Powered by Talent and Technology with Will Li first appeared on Startup Canada .

Get Funded: Accessing Money For Your Business with David Souaid 16.04.2024

David Souaid is the Chief Revenue Officer and member of the board... The post Get Funded: Accessing Money For Your Business with David Souaid first appeared on Startup Canada .

Underwear Worth Celebrating with Anthony Ciavirella 09.04.2024

Together, Berto, Phil, Anthony and Robert are creating products that men can... The post Underwear Worth Celebrating with Anthony Ciavirella first appeared on Startup Canada .

Celebrating Queer Lives and Relationships with Heather Hansler 02.04.2024

 The card aisle doesn’t often represent queer folks, so Heather decided to... The post Celebrating Queer Lives and Relationships with Heather Hansler first appeared on Startup Canada .

Northern Pop: Kettle Corn That Connects with Katie Young 26.03.2024

Katie Young is the Founder of Klondike Kettle Corn. Katie blends her... The post Northern Pop: Kettle Corn That Connects with Katie Young first appeared on Startup Canada .

Better Family Planning Tools with Jackie Rhind 19.03.2024

Jackie Rhind is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ovry, a brand of... The post Better Family Planning Tools with Jackie Rhind first appeared on Startup Canada .

Technology Leads to Transformation with Amber Mac 12.03.2024

Amber Mac is President of AmberMac Media, Inc., an award-winning content development... The post Technology Leads to Transformation with Amber Mac first appeared on Startup Canada .

Engagement That Does Good with Ange Paye 05.03.2024

Ange Paye is a tech entrepreneur wth a background in product management... The post Engagement That Does Good with Ange Paye first appeared on Startup Canada .

Disrupting Social Attitudes through Inclusion with Katie MacMillan 27.02.2024

Katie MacMillan is the Founder of Kello Inclusive – a talent agency... The post Disrupting Social Attitudes through Inclusion with Katie MacMillan first appeared on Startup Canada .

Relationships and Community as Capital with Jonah Chininga 20.02.2024

Jonah Chininga is the Co-founder and CEO of Woveo, a venture-backed fintech... The post Relationships and Community as Capital with Jonah Chininga first appeared on Startup Canada .

When Customers Become Community with Adelle Renaud and Ashlie Grilz 13.02.2024

The inception of Peau De Loup in 2012 was Adelle’s response to... The post When Customers Become Community with Adelle Renaud and Ashlie Grilz first appeared on Startup Canada .

Crunch Inspired by Culture with Odutope Macauley-Okoro 06.02.2024

Odutope Macauley-Okoro is the Founder of Topsie Crunchies Snacks Inc. specializing in... The post Crunch Inspired by Culture with Odutope Macauley-Okoro first appeared on Startup Canada .

The Business of Creative Expression with Ivan Coyote 30.01.2024

Ivan Coyote is a writer and storyteller. Born and raised in Whitehorse,... The post The Business of Creative Expression with Ivan Coyote first appeared on Startup Canada .

More than Money: Finance is Personal with Ellyce Fulmore 23.01.2024

Ellyce Fulmore is a queer and neurodivergent financial educator, content creator, author... The post More than Money: Finance is Personal with Ellyce Fulmore first appeared on Startup Canada .

The Only Food Bank for Animals with Nicole Frey 16.01.2024

Animal food insecurity is a real crisis. Inspired by Odin and his... The post The Only Food Bank for Animals with Nicole Frey first appeared on Startup Canada .

2023: A Year in Podcasts with Rick Spence and Kayla Isabelle 09.01.2024

We speak to so many entrepreneurs across Canada in a year. Join... The post 2023: A Year in Podcasts with Rick Spence and Kayla Isabelle first appeared on Startup Canada .

LIVE at the Startup Canada Tour 2023 with Rick Spence 19.12.2023

We brought our podcast mic to the fifth and final Startup Canada... The post LIVE at the Startup Canada Tour 2023 with Rick Spence first appeared on Startup Canada .

Customer Driven Storytelling with Jessica McNaughton 12.12.2023

“For memorykpr, a lot of my self motivation comes from spending time... The post Customer Driven Storytelling with Jessica McNaughton first appeared on Startup Canada .

In the Spirit of Community with Mila Olumogba 05.12.2023

Mila Olumogba is a mother, entrepreneur and marketing executive who utilizes her... The post In the Spirit of Community with Mila Olumogba first appeared on Startup Canada .

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