Best Startup Companies In Canada Podcasts (2024)

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Empowering Those on Their Breast Cancer Journey with Conversational AI — Founder Stories Ep #76 50:48

1h ago50:48

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In this episode of Pitch Please, Mike Thibodeau speaks with Ellyn Winters, co-founder of AskEllyn.ai, about her incredible journey from facing a breast cancer diagnosis to creating a groundbreaking AI companion for others going through the same experience. After undergoing treatment, Ellyn turned her personal experience into something positive by d…

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Can Canada successfully scale AI companies? 45:37

43m ago45:37

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“The development of AI is racing ahead from most large corporations’ ability to keep up with it. What does that mean? There’s a nice gap there. There’s a beautiful gap to create products and go fill that gap.” Founders and government capital convene to discuss the go-to-market and scaling realities for AI companies in Canada. Featuring Dwayne Dulma…

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Agentic AI: A New Era in SaaS with Daniel Saks 51:41

2h ago51:41

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Rocket Fuel Ep #7 – From Burnout to Balance: Mental Health Tips for Entrepreneurs and Startup Teams 52:48

2h ago52:48

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From Burnout to Balance: Mental Health Tips for Entrepreneurs and Startup Teams – In this special episode of Pitch Please, Mike Thibodeau sits down with Mike Stroh, founder of Starts With Me, to tackle the critical issue of managing mental health in high-pressure, fast-paced environments like startups. With World Mental Health Day approaching on Th…

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How PointClickCare Became Canada’s Leading Cloud Healthcare Platform w/ Mike Wessinger 59:06

2d ago59:06

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Scaling Healthcare Technology: Lessons from Mike Wessinger’s Journey with PointClickCare – In this episode of Pitch Please, Mike Thibodeau sits down with Mike Wessinger, co-founder and executive chair of the board at PointClickCare, Canada's leading cloud-based healthcare software provider and one of the country's most valuable HealthTech companies…

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Building a $100M Company with Pandadoc's Mikita Mikado 38:13

2d ago38:13

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Can Wealthsimple build Canada’s largest financial institution? 51:28

7d ago51:28

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“I think we’re going to build the largest Canadian financial institution. That is a giant opportunity, and our focus on delivering that in Canada has helped us grow way faster.” Ten years in, Wealthsimple is profitable with $50 billion in AUA. How did the company get here and what comes next? Co-founders Brett Huneycutt (CPO) and Michael Katchen (C…

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#84 Strategic Shift w/ Nida Ateeq 31:55

7d ago31:55

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Nida is a Canada-based entrepreneur and marketing strategist with a background in engineering and sales. She transitioned into marketing after moving from India, bringing a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to her roles. After working for a marketing agency and building strong client relationships, she founded her own marketin…

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What Canada can learn from AI use in South Africa 38:33

10d ago38:33

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“How do we collect data so that we give it in the hands of the government in an efficient way? We’re in a democratic country. Isn’t this data supposed to inform the government?” Raesetje Sefala, research fellow at The Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), joins to discuss her work analyzing the impacts of South African apartheid using computer …

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Building Canada’s #1 Employment Platform: Kevin’s Journey with Humi 39:49

9d ago39:49

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Revolutionizing Employee Management: Kevin's Vision for Canadian SMBs with Humi – In this episode of Pitch Please, Mike Thibodeau sits down with Kevin, founder of Humi, to explore the all-in-one platform transforming employee management for Canadian businesses. Kevin shares his entrepreneurial journey from humble beginnings, running side hustles in…

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Unsplash Journey: From Viral Hit to the Ultimate Exit with Mikael Cho 48:08

9d ago48:08

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Rocket Fuel Ep #6: Investing in Women – Strategies for Female Founders to Thrive 40:40

14d ago40:40

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Empowering Female Founders: Closing the Funding Gap and Leveraging Resources – In this episode of Rocket Fuel, we five deep into the funding challenges faced by female founders with Landon Steele, founder of Steele Consulting Group. Landon shares her insights on the barriers to securing venture capital for women-led startups and practical ways to o…

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The Meerby Success Story: Transforming Retail Operations with Real-Time Data 59:38

17d ago59:38

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Revolutionizing Retail with Intelligent Solutions: The Story Behind Meerby – In this episode of Pitch Please, Mike Thibodeau speaks with Allan and Elizabeth, sibling co-founders of Meerby, an intelligent retail solution transforming the in-store customer experience. Drawing from their deep-rooted experience in the retail industry, Allan and Elizabe…

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Modernizing Canada’s Business Banking: Rob Khazzam’s Vision 54:52

16d ago54:52

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Evolving Canada’s AI strategy with CIFAR’s Elissa Strome 1:00:48

17d ago1:00:48

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“This is a technology that now is directly impacting society every day and is impacting people's lives. And if we're going to help continue its development in a positive way, we actually need to be involved—not just on the technical side, but also on the policy and the societal impact side as well.” Elissa Strome, executive director of the Pan-Cana…

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#083 Food & Design w/ Wanting Zhou 45:15

22d ago45:15

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Ting is a dynamic entrepreneur whose journey has taken her from China to the USA, and now, lucky us… To Canada! Ting has a bachelor in Interior Architecture, a Masters in Entrepreneurship with the University of Waterloo and is a cofounder of Rice Slurp Restaurant. Passionate about revolutionizing the Asian food scene in Toronto, Ting aims to elevat…

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Building Scalable HR Strategies for Startups with HRX Connect 31:36

24d ago31:36

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HR Strategy for Startups: Building People-First Foundations with HRX Connect – In this episode of Rocket Fuel on the Pitch Please podcast, Mike Thibodeau speaks with Farial Karbasi, founder of HRXconnect, a fractional HR and recruitment firm that specializes in helping startups and SMBs build high-performing teams and strong company cultures. With …

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Values-Driven Leadership: Gusto’s Core Philosophy with Josh Reeves 56:35

23d ago56:35

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Pablo Srugo wanted to be “insanely rich.” It killed his startup. 1:06:58

1M ago1:06:58

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“This was mine. This was done. I was going to be the next Steve Jobs, I was going to be rich—everything was happening. And now they took it away.” As the young co-founder of Ottawa-based Gymtrack, Pablo Srugo had one goal: “become insanely rich.” Now a partner at Mistral VC, he joins the podcast to share what went wrong and caution founders against…

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Rocket Fuel Ep #5: How SaaS Companies Can Accelerate Growth with Marketplaces & Reseller Channels 42:19

27d ago42:19

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Leveraging Marketplaces and Reseller Channels for SaaS Growth – In this episode of Rocket Fuel on the Pitch Please podcast, Mike Thibodeau is joined by Alexandre Pascal from WeTransact to discuss how SaaS companies can strategically use marketplaces like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, along with reseller channels, to accelerate growth. If you’ve ev…

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267: Powering Innovation: Jim Kalb's Journey with OptiFuse & the Future of Fuses!⚡ 1:25:19

1M ago1:25:19

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Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode…

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AI Hallucinations: Detecting and Managing Errors in Large Language Models (Key AI Insights for Businesses) 43:19

1M ago43:19

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Dive into the critical challenges and solutions in AI with this episode of Founder Stories on the Pitch Please podcast! Featuring Mike Thibodeau alongside Jai Mansukhani and Anthony Azrak, co-founders of OpenSesame, this discussion focuses on how companies can detect and manage AI hallucinations in Large Language Models (LLMs) to ensure reliable AI…

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Tobi Lütke: The Infinite Game of Leadership 51:12

1M ago51:12

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Harley Finkelstein wants Canadian entrepreneurs to ignore the “bullshit” 58:10

1M ago58:10

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“Using Canada as an excuse for why you didn’t get funding, you didn’t get to hire the right person … I think that’s bullshit.” Shopify president Harley Finkelstein joins for a brand refresh on Canadian entrepreneurship, pushing back against doom-and-gloom narratives before digging into his real issues of concern and offering proactive tips for entr…

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#82 Imagination First w/ Edgar Azcorra 33:36

1M ago33:36

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Edgar is a disruptive innovator, who believes in imagination rather than knowledge. Co-founder of XactSize and successful serial entrepreneur who has helped in the growth of multiple sectors including telecom, retail and seafood. XactSize is an AI/AR (Artificial Intelligence/Augmented Reality) enabled Body Measurement Solution that has the ability …

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From Burning Man to a $100M IPO with Nicholas Reichenbach 51:03

1M ago51:03

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AI roundtable: Hugging Face, Zapier, Tenstorrent (and more) 57:56

1M ago57:56

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"Verticalized AI applications right now are available, right now accelerating industry after industry." AI is moving so fast it can be hard to keep up. The BetaKit Podcast has you covered with vantage points on AI from: Dr. Sasha Luccioni (Hugging Face), Reid Robinson (Zapier), Solon Angel (stealth startup), Darian Shirazi (Gradient Ventures), Joel…

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Rocket Fuel Ep #4: Legal Essentials for Startups: When to Hire In-House vs. Fractional General Counsel (Key Startup Legal Tips) 46:08

1M ago46:08

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Legal Essentials for Startups: When to Hire In-House vs. Fractional General Counsel (Key Startup Legal Tips). Dive into the legal essentials every startup needs with this episode of Rocket Fuel on the Pitch Please podcast! Featuring Mike Thibodeau and Brett Colvin, CEO of Goodlawyer, this discussion focuses on the critical decisions startup founder…

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Data Ownership in the World of AI with the Founders of Fair Data AI 40:13

2M ago40:13

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Who really owns your data in the age of AI? Victor, Harry, and Chris share their insights on the blurred lines between user-created content and how it’s being used to train AI models. They discuss the ethical implications, the challenges of fairly compensating data contributors, and the potential role of blockchain in creating a more transparent an…

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CEO roundtable: Shopify, Wealthsimple, Lightspeed, Koho, Ecobee 41:39

2M ago41:39

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“The world is loopy. Everything is a cycle. Everything is a product of compounding changes.” Summer is almost over, so hear from these Canadian tech leaders as you prepare to get back to work in September. Featuring insights from Michael Katchen (Wealthsimple), Daniel Eberhard (Koho), Dax Dasilva (Lightspeed), Stuart Lombard (Ecobee), and Tobi Lütk…

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Amy Oliver: From Pharmacy to Keynote Speaker, Transforming the Business of Healthcare 1:23:30

2M ago1:23:30

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Meet Amy Oliver, a remarkable business owner, entrepreneur and business strategist who went from pharmacy to keynote speaker and is on a mission to transforming the business of healthcare with her company Amy Oliver & Co. In this episode of Winning in Winnipeg, Amy delves into her extensive experience advising and coaching hundreds of healthcare le…

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#081 STEM Revolution w/ Ritu Jhaveri 34:31

2M ago34:31

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Ritu is a tech-edupreneur on a mission! With over 12 years of experience in education across the globe, Ritu has worn many hats – from a humble teacher to a proud school principal, spanning across Canada, Singapore, Dubai, and India. Her passion lies in STEM education, and she is driven to revolutionize how students interact with science, technolog…

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More Sustainable Corporate & Event Gifting with Peter Deitz from Unwrapit 46:42

2M ago46:42

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In this episode of Founder Stories, we sit down with Peter Deitz, founder of Unwrapit, the platform that's revolutionizing corporate gifting with a focus on sustainability and meaningful experiences. Peter takes us through his journey from a solo entrepreneur to establishing Unwrapit as a B Corp, committed to reducing waste through innovative digit…

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DocSend's Roadmap: From VC Funding to Dropbox Acquisition with Russ Heddleston 48:32

2M ago48:32

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Canadian Web3 regulations & Coinbase’s year in review 50:09

2M ago50:09

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“I think it's really important for Canadians to speak to their public officials and remind them that this is an important industry. They should be taking it seriously. They should be putting in the time to speak with industry and learn about it.” Live from the Blockchain Futurist Conference, award-winning BetaKit reporter Josh Scott moderates two i…

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Rocket Fuel Ep #3: Bootstrapped vs. Venture-Backed—What's the Smarter Move? w/ Brianna Blaney from Pocketed 29:31

2M ago29:31

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Bootstrapping or Venture-Backed: What's the Smarter Move? Dive into the essentials of bootstrapping and non-dilutive funding with our latest episode of Rocket Fuel on the Pitch Please podcast! In Rocket Fuel Episode #3, we chat with Brianna Blaney, co-founder of Pocketed, to explore how startups can leverage alternative funding strategies to mainta…

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Helping Developers Build, Evaluate, and Monitor AI Agents with Adam Silverman from AgentOps.ai 46:31

2M ago46:31

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Curious about the Future of AI Agents and Developers? In episode #68 of Founder Stories, we sit down with Adam Silverman, co-founder of AgentOps.ai, to explore how AI agents are transforming the way businesses operate. Adam shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and learning from failures. AgentOps …

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Optimizing Life: Fitness, Health, and Startup Success with David Hauser 55:47

2M ago55:47

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What Vault’s co-founder learned at Revolut 45:00

2M ago45:00

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“If you want to succeed and build an enduring and large business for Canadians, that has to be your focus. Nothing else. If you want to focus on Canada as an additional market or a secondary market, it’s not going to work out.” Three years after its bold expansion strategy, Revolut has a banking license in the UK, but not much to show in the US or …

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Shane Solomon: An Architect's Guide to Success | The Rise of Winnipeg's Maverick Architecture Firm 1:13:24

2M ago1:13:24

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Is there an Architect's guide to success? Now there is. Meet Shane Solomon, President and Founder of Republic Architecture Inc. In this long-awaited conversation, we dive deep into the world of architecture as Shane shares his unique journey that lead him to found a leading multidisciplinary design firm in Winnipeg: Republic Architecture. Republic …

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