The Export Impact

Discover how LH Home, a Canadian furniture importer and distributor, overcame tariffs and supply chain challenges to grow in the U.S. and Mexico. Vice President Jade Merriman shares real-world strategies for adapting to trade shifts, diversifying markets and maintaining strong customer relationships.  Key topics discussed:  How tariffs impact Canadian exporters and ways to manage risk  Strategies...

Discover how Protexxa, a Canadian cybersecurity firm launched and quicklyscaled internationally. CEO Claudette McGowan shares how her team manages cyber risk, protects sensitive data and adapts to new markets.  Key topics discussed:  How to identify global customer problems and confirm demand   What it takes to scale a tech business across borders   How EDC supports digital exporters through finan...

From sushi rolls in Ottawa to packaged Asian food on store shelves in Latin America, Ran Foods is redefining Canadian food trade exports. In this episode, discover how they broke into new markets, tackled supply chain challenges and turned onshoring production into a competitive advantage with the support of EDC.    Key topics discussed:  Opportunities in Latin American market  Managing supply cha...

Discover how four Canadian entrepreneurs turned their dream into a growing men’s clothing brand. Robert Marzin shares the story of Manmade's startup success, navigating global expansion, ethical sourcing and building loyalty in a competitive market.   Key topics discussed:  Global expansion for Canadian entrepreneurs entering the U.S. market  Ethical clothing manufacturing in Vietnam and Sri L...

How did a small startup from Québec successfully export to 40 countries? Dive into Lü Interactive Playground's exporting story with founder Vincent Routhier. This episode takes you behind the scenes of a company’s rapid global expansion. Learn how Lü overcame barriers in logistics, regional laws and certifications to scale their edtech business internationally.    Key topics include:  The inte...

Discover how Genetec, a Montreal-based leader in video surveillance and cybersecurity, achieved global success, scaling its presence into 159 countries. In this episode of the Export Impact Podcast , host Bruce Croxon sits down with Michel Chalouhi, VP of Global Sales at Genetec, and Diane Belliveau, regional VP at Export Development Canada (EDC), to uncover the strategies behind Genetec’s interna...

Join Nicole Smith, founder and CEO of Flytographer, and Paulina Cameron, COO, as they share their incredible entrepreneurial story on the Export Impact Podcast . Discover how they revolutionized vacation photography, building a global network of more than 600 photographers across 350 destinations.    Learn about:  Overcoming logistical hurdles and cultural sensitivities in global markets   Finding...

Discover how two entrepreneurial minds turned a personal challenge into global success. This episode dives into the inspiring story of LouLou Lollipop’s co-founders, including:    Strategies for scaling sustainably   Tips for navigating export challenges (compliances, potential tariffs, trademarks)   Insights on how to build a brand with effective social media    Whether you’re an entrepreneur or...

Join Amielle Lake, co-founder of CarboNet, as she dives into her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Discover how CarboNet tackled funding challenges, scaled operations and became a leader in water sustainability innovation. Lake shares insights into navigating growth in a niche industry and why water is emerging as a vital investment opportunity for the future.  What you’ll learn:  Overcoming fina...

Bruce Croxon sits down with Alex McLean to uncover how Alvéole brings nature to the rooftops of urban centres worldwide. Find out how Alvéole partners with commercial buildings to install beehives, improve biodiversity and engage tenants in sustainability. 

Discover how Big Mountain Foods grew their plant-based protein business into more than 3,500 North American stores, while managing supply chain disruptions, meeting demand for sustainable products and finding success as a family-run business.  

From co-founding an online dating app to helping entrepreneurs on CBC’s Dragons’ Den and investing in Canadian businesses, Bruce Croxon has seen it all. He shares his experiences and unique perspective on how to successfully grow a business internationally.

Join host Bruce Croxon—Canadian entrepreneur, founder of Round13 Capital and former dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den —as he explores the world of global business on the Export Impact Podcast . You’ll hear from industry experts about current market trends and discover Canadian businesses that have grown beyond borders. Whether you want to expand into new markets or finetune your global strategy, you’ll...

Our host, Joe Mimran (Joe Fresh, Club Monaco) is joined by EDC district manager, Melanie Carter, to review key moments that stood out from the first season of The Export Impact Podcast . Join us as we spotlight a few of our favourite guests and memorable comments from our debut season. To know more:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.edc.ca/exp-imp-pod_sp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   

Jeff Nankivell, president and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APFC), talks to host Joe Mimran about Southeast Asia, an exciting emerging market brimming with potential for Canadian exporters. Together, they investigate the market and discuss how Canadians can find trade and investment opportunities to grow their business and prosper.   Tune in to this episode to discover how Canada’s...

Our host, Joe Mimran, is joined by Joseph Khoubbieh, chief investment officer at Valsoft, and Frank Trentadue, regional director of Technology and Diversified Industries at Export Development Canada (EDC). Valsoft acquires and develops international software firms to create long-term strategic alliances and improve their competitiveness. Learn what successful acquisitions entail and how EDC’s Tech...

Joe Mimran delves into the remarkable story of MINI TIPI, a Canadian lifestyle brand inspired by Indigenous art, founded by Trisha Pitura and Melanie Bernard in 2016. Pitura shares their journey from a basement startup to a 7,000-square-foot warehouse, reconnecting with her culture and collaborating with Indigenous artists along the way.   Don’t miss this inspiring podcast about two women’s heartf...

Host Joe Mimran welcomes Olivia Lee, chief representative of Southeast Asia at Export Development Canada, to talk about doing business in Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, Lee highlights the first steps to exporting goods into the region and provides unique insights about the market and culture.   Tune in to learn more about Southeast Asia and how you can expand your business into this strategic...

Our host, Joe Mimran, chats with Caroline Tompkins of the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) and Trish Tully of Survival Systems Limited (SSL). SSL manufactures emergency egress simulators to save lives when aircraft crashes into water or a vehicle is overturned in water. Learn how businesses can build in-house trade expertise and optimize growth abroad while operating in a niche indust...

In this episode, host Joseph Mimran takes listeners to India to find out what Canadian exporters need to know about doing business in that country. He’s joined by Eloise Harvey, CEO of EPIQ Machinery, a leading machinery designer with a large manufacturing facility in India, and Ladislau Papara, EDC’s chief representative of India’s global business development.  Get ready to uncover the secrets of...

Joe Mimran gets a behind-the-scenes look at cybersecurity, with Andrew McLeod, CEO of Certn, a global data company that specializes in background checks for some of the most talent-centric companies in the world. From encryption to working with an international team spanning four continents, this Canadian company shares their vision on how they can enhance the field of security and compliance, whi...

In this week’s Export Impact Podcast , Nita Tandon, CEO and founder of Dalcini Stainless, shares her company’s captivating journey to global success with host Joe Mimran. As an immigrant and woman of colour, Tandon sheds light on how her unique identity helped blaze her entrepreneurial path. From domestic challenges to international triumphs, her story is all about resilience, passion and making a...

On this week’s Export Impact Podcast , Dave Hale, CEO of Craft&Crew, joins host Joe Mimran for a trip down memory lane. From starting out as a social media company to rebranding and now, managing and creating B2B websites and marketing campaigns, Hale explains how his service-based company turned challenges into opportunities, and leveraged those opportunities for growth at home and abroad.  T...

On this week’s Export Impact Podcast , host Joe Mimran is joined by Sven List, senior vice-president, Corporate and International, at Export Development Canada, and Lyne Jacques, chief revenue officer with MioVision, to talk about the importance of international trade, specifically in the Indo-Pacific region, for Canadian companies.   To know more:  ⁠⁠https://go.edc.ca/exp-imp-pod_sp⁠   

On this week’s Export Impact Podcast , Joe Mimran chats with Monika Buna and Rachael Petch, owners of Malarkey Kids, about their ventures into the world of baby products. The mompreneurs explain what it takes to develop 10 different product lines and grow their sales in international markets and offer tips on finding work-life balance as a mommy-run business.  To know more:  ⁠https://go.edc.ca/exp...