The Exchange for Entrepreneurs™ Podcast

Welcome back to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. On this week's episode host James Black taps into the extraordinary journey of Quawntay "Bosco" Adams, whose odyssey from the streets of Compton to federal prison and now to Hollywood is truly the story of one man whose dream was simply too big for anything to stop. Bosco's story is the entrepreneurial journey personified...

Welcome back to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. On this week's episode, host James Black welcomes back Alex Tapscott, Co-Founder of the Blockchain Research Institute to talk about all things blockchain, decentralized finance, and Web3. This conversation is a natural extension from James and Alex's conversation back in 2019 where Alex discussed the origins and practical implicatio...

On this episode of the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast we welcome back Bill Besenhofer, CEO of The Fresh Factory (CSE:FRSH). In this week's conversation, we chat about the platform they have  built to accelerate the growth of disruptive food and beverage brands that are vertically integrated from the farm to shelf.  The Fresh Factory strives to provide tangible answers to some profound que...

It's International Women's Day! Join the Canadian Securities Exchange's Anna Serin as she's joined by CSE CFO Mary Anne Palangio and CSE CLO Tracey Stern for a special edition of the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. In this episode, Mary Anne and Tracey share perspectives earned through their unique journeys in the Canadian Capital Markets, including the specific challenges...

On this week's episode of the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast we welcome back Todd Shapiro, CEO of Red Light Holland (CSE:TRIP). In this week's conversation, we discuss why their stock symbol isn't quite as representative of the company as it once was (or was meant to be) and "dig" into  the things they are doing to diversify within the realm of mushrooms. Red Light Hol...

On this week's show of the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast we welcome Ray Williams to discuss  diversity, race, and social equity, and why these themes are critical on both a human and economic level. Ray Williams is the Vice Chairman - Financial Markets at National Bank Financial and has a storied banking career that has spanned decades. We discuss the legacy he's working to achieve...

The sixth episode of this year's program has us catching up with Brayden Sutton, CEO of The BC Bud Corporation (CSE:BCBC). Brayden isn't just a CEO... he's had a colourful career as a trader, as an #entrepreneur, and investor at a young age. He's even written a book called Money Mind: Beyond Speculation - a deep dive on his own journey in speculative investing and portfolio man...

This week we take the show on-the-road to Tel Aviv, Israel where we get caught up with tech executives in the health tech, cannabis, life sciences and food tech sectors. First-up is an intro to VVT Medical led by Erez Tetro and Concenter BioPharma, led by Dror Chevion. After introducing their respective businesses Erez and Dror sit down with guest host Mark Francis to discuss the motivations behin...

After previously appearing as a special guest moderator on CSE’s Esports in the Capital Markets program, Esports executive Ben Feferman returns to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs podcast to talk about the current state of the Esports industry. After riding a wave of growth driven by public markets speculation prior to the pandemic, the industry finds itself re-calibrating after several shakeups in...

Jay Martin, President and CEO of Cambridge House International makes his long-overdue return to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs podcast! In this episode we follow-up 30 months after our last conversation with Jay when the impact of the global pandemic was starting to irreversibly alter the path of his business at Cambridge House International - a business anchored by several well-known investment c...

We start our second show of the season by revisiting one of the most memorable interviews from last season with Ilan Sobel, CEO of BioHarvest Sciences (CSE:BHSC). On last year's interview we learned about the driving mission of his company to build "human utility value". We use that as a jumping-off point as we re-unite after a notable year for the company despite global and economi...

Welcome back to a new season of the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast! This year promises to be another compelling year of discussion with entrepreneurs, investors and influencers standing firmly in the intersection between entrepreneurship and the public markets. Season 3's inaugural interview is with returning guest Cameron Chell. Cam is the Co-Founder and CEO Co-Founder of Draganfly Innov...

Episode 31 of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast is live! The CSE’s Barrington Miller chats with Millennial Strategies Partner Jeffrey Guillot about the company’s lobbying work, cannabis legalization in the US, and New York State’s positioning within the industry. The conversation also addresses CAURD licenses, the illicit versus legal markets, and cannabis oversupply. Here's an overview...

Episode 30 of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast is live! The CSE’s Barrington Miller chats with Malvados Founder & CEO Jen Rainnie about her journey from being a former Canadian windsurfing champion to a fashion entrepreneur, her advice for women in business, and Malvados’s beach-inspired footwear and authentic brand identity. The conversation also addresses the steps Malvados is taking t...

The CSE’s Barrington Miller is joined by Beau Whitney, Founder of Whitney Economics, to discuss data-driven trends in cannabis globally, including US legalization, emerging markets, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG). The conversation also addresses how Whitney Economics uses data to help cannabis operators navigate the industry. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Beau dis...

This week, we’re highlighting Women’s Health, where we’ll be exploring innovative methods to treat an array of conditions that negatively impact women’s lives, including breast cancer, candidiasis, and pelvic floor issues. This week's episode features three executives from cutting-edge technology companies including Prof. Ehud Davidson, Director at Zero Candida, Rachel Bartholemew, CEO of Hyi...

This week, we’re highlighting US Angels: Ortho Tech, where we’ll be exploring innovative methods to treat musculoskeletal conditions that aim to reduce costs and recovery times. This week's episode is a special collaboration between the CSE and US Angels, who nominated this week's slate of executive presentations including Frank Luppino, President & CEO of Remedium Bio Adam Greenspan...

The CSE's Barrington Miller is joined by President and CEO of Dable Advisory and Consulting Services Paul Rice, and CFO, Transaction Advisory, Corporate Development, and Corporate Strategy of Kinza Consulting Michael Perron in this special edition podcast to discuss the history of business for Indigenous communities, how steps for reconciliation can be taken, and hopes for the future. 🔴  Sub...

The CSE's Barrington Miller and Scott Pritchard are joined by X Machina Co-Founder & VP of Growth and Value Creation Vaughn DiMarco and Co-Founder, CTO, & CPO Daniel Drouet to discuss the funding gap in the market for early-stage tech companies and how X Machina aims to bridge that gap. The conversation also addresses the potential uses of AI for industrial applications and why Montre...

The CSE is proud to present this special session recorded on Tuesday June 14th, 2022 during PDAC 2022.  Titled Proposed "Changes" to 43-101: What You Need to Know, the CSE’s Anna Serin was joined by CSE Listings Manager and In-House Geologist, Darcy Krohman, and Alixe Cormick, a lawyer at Venture Law Corporation. Listen and stay at the forefront of the proposed changes to the 43-101 legi...

In a special episode for Asian Heritage Month, the CSE’s Phillip Shum is joined by Enduro Metals (CSE:ENDR) Director of Communications Sean Kingsley to discuss his journey to a successful career in mining, his advice for young people, and the challenges he faces at his job. The conversation also addresses what Asian Heritage Month means to Sean and the influence of his Chinese heritage on his pers...

In a special episode for Asian Heritage Month, the CSE’s Phillip Shum is joined by Entheon Biomedical (CSE:ENBI) Director Ruth Chun, M.A., J.D. to discuss her journey to a successful career in law and cannabis, her advice for young people, and the importance of Asian representation in leadership roles. The conversation also addresses what Asian Heritage Month means to Ruth and how her Korean herit...

In a special episode celebrating Asian Heritage Month, the CSE’s Phillip Shum is joined by Anish Chopra, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Portfolio Management Corporation, to discuss his journey to a successful career in wealth management, his advice for young people entering the industry, and why diversity is so important for fostering new insights. The conversation also addresses what...

In a special episode for Earth Day, the CSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Ashish Malik, CEO of Bee Vectoring Technologies (CSE:BEE), to discuss this agriculture technology company’s use of commercial bees as a more sustainable alternative to traditional pesticides. The conversation also addresses the growing demand for agriculture across the world due to population growth.  Here's an...

To kick off the Capital Markets Comeback Tour, a joint event by the CSE and irlabs, the CSE’s Barrington Miller and Anna Serin are joined by Caroline Sawamoto and Alyssa Barry, CPIR, the Principals and Co-Founders of irlabs, an investor relations advisory firm. The four discuss the exciting cross-country event, the Capital Markets Comeback Tour, including a sneak peek at companies attending. Here&...