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

Taboo Topics Make For Viral Products with Rachel Kerr and David Gaylord 13.12.2022

David Gaylord is the current Chief Executive Officer at Bushbalm, a skincare... The post Taboo Topics Make For Viral Products with Rachel Kerr and David Gaylord first appeared on Startup Canada .

Investing in Artists with Vel Omazic 06.12.2022

“You have to connect with people on an emotional level – that... The post Investing in Artists with Vel Omazic first appeared on Startup Canada .

Empowered Teams are Motivated Teams with Muni Boga 29.11.2022

“If employees feel unseen or under-appreciated, it can have devastating effects.” With... The post Empowered Teams are Motivated Teams with Muni Boga first appeared on Startup Canada .

Powerful Mental Health Discoveries with Dr. Daphne Voineskos 22.11.2022

”University of Toronto is where Insulin was discovered. I believe we can... The post Powerful Mental Health Discoveries with Dr. Daphne Voineskos first appeared on Startup Canada .

Softening the Mental Health Space Through Music with Aaron Labbé 15.11.2022

“Once I realized that music was such a healing force for myself,... The post Softening the Mental Health Space Through Music with Aaron Labbé first appeared on Startup Canada .

Mindsets Influence Mental Health with Purdeep Sangha and Ryan Benoit 08.11.2022

“When it comes to mental health and entrepreneurship, the people you surround... The post Mindsets Influence Mental Health with Purdeep Sangha and Ryan Benoit first appeared on Startup Canada .

Spearheading Change Through Passion with Celina Caesar-Chavannes 01.11.2022

“I did not want to be tokenized. I wanted to be utilized... The post Spearheading Change Through Passion with Celina Caesar-Chavannes first appeared on Startup Canada .

Procurement and Partnership with Chantal Potvin 25.10.2022

“The number one myth we are presented with is that the government... The post Procurement and Partnership with Chantal Potvin first appeared on Startup Canada .

Entering a Value-Based World with Dexter and Byron Peart 18.10.2022

“You have to have a product or service that is going to... The post Entering a Value-Based World with Dexter and Byron Peart first appeared on Startup Canada .

Entrepreneurship As A Gift with Janelle Desrosiers 11.10.2022

“When you have the right brand, you’re doing the right work, and... The post Entrepreneurship As A Gift with Janelle Desrosiers first appeared on Startup Canada .

The State of Small Business in Canada with Nishant Raina 04.10.2022

Nishant Raina is the Director of Small Business Lead at Mastercard Canada. ... The post The State of Small Business in Canada with Nishant Raina first appeared on Startup Canada .

Canadian and American Stories of Success with Christina Gwira and Sheila Hawkins-Bucklew 27.09.2022

Christina Gwira is the Founder and CEO of NOYADESIGNS, a Toronto, Ontario-based... The post Canadian and American Stories of Success with Christina Gwira and Sheila Hawkins-Bucklew first appeared on Startup Canada .

Empowering Women in STEM with Sherry Shannon-Vanstone 20.09.2022

As a well-known serial entrepreneur, Sherry Shannon-Vanstone has made a significant contribution... The post Empowering Women in STEM with Sherry Shannon-Vanstone first appeared on Startup Canada .

Got A Business Idea? with Brian Scudamore 13.09.2022

Serial entrepreneur and author Brian Scudamore has always taken the road less... The post Got A Business Idea? with Brian Scudamore first appeared on Startup Canada .

What Makes an Effective Leader? with Reena Khullar Sharma 06.09.2022

Reena Khullar Sharma is the Founder and CEO of Agilis Executive Consulting,... The post What Makes an Effective Leader? with Reena Khullar Sharma first appeared on Startup Canada .

Get Funded with Brianna Blaney and Aria Hahn 30.08.2022

Brianna Blaney believes money is a leading barrier to innovation and entrepreneurship,... The post Get Funded with Brianna Blaney and Aria Hahn first appeared on Startup Canada .

Cybersecurity 101 with Joel Boyd 23.08.2022

Joel Boyd is the Director of SMB Solutions at Fortinet, keeping his... The post Cybersecurity 101 with Joel Boyd first appeared on Startup Canada .

Changing the Conversation with Laurie Samuel 16.08.2022

“We are all about changing the narrative, and we do that by... The post Changing the Conversation with Laurie Samuel first appeared on Startup Canada .

Empowering Entrepreneurs to Digitally Transform with Anthony Martiniello and Wade McFarland 09.08.2022

“The best part of this job is helping entrepreneurs win with technology.... The post Empowering Entrepreneurs to Digitally Transform with Anthony Martiniello and Wade McFarland first appeared on Startup Canada .

Building Canada’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Chiara Toselli & Nevin Buconjic 02.08.2022

Nevin Buconjic is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, strategic advisor, and Startup... The post Building Canada’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Chiara Toselli & Nevin Buconjic first appeared on Startup Canada .

Let’s Talk Mental Health with Jonathan Friedman 26.07.2022

Jonathan Friedman is the President of The Journal That Talks Back™, an... The post Let’s Talk Mental Health with Jonathan Friedman first appeared on Startup Canada .

Understanding Trademarks with Julie MacDonell 19.07.2022

Julie MacDonell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Haloo Inc.  With more... The post Understanding Trademarks with Julie MacDonell first appeared on Startup Canada .

Democratizing Access to Funding with Mike Lee 12.07.2022

Mike is CEO and co-founder of Fundica.com, an award-winning online funding tool,... The post Democratizing Access to Funding with Mike Lee first appeared on Startup Canada .

Data-driven Climate Change with Chris Naismith 05.07.2022

An experienced, values-driven leader, Chris has diverse experiences ranging from international aid... The post Data-driven Climate Change with Chris Naismith first appeared on Startup Canada .

Driving Change and the Stories That Happened Before It with Sarah Fodey and Han Nguyen 28.06.2022

Sarah Fodey is a Managing Partner at SandBay Entertainment, one of Canada’s... The post Driving Change and the Stories That Happened Before It with Sarah Fodey and Han Nguyen first appeared on Startup Canada .

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