Best Vancouver Startup Podcasts (2024)

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Can video games teach kids math? 55:23

3h ago55:23

55:23

“I deeply want to solve the challenges in education. I think what we have is a current educational system is really not working.” Mobius Math Club co-founder Steven Woods (ex-Eloqua, Oracle, and Benevity) explains how video games are actually a great educational tool, and why taking venture capital won’t help him scale. Original air date: March 31,…

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This Week In Fitness: Oral GLP-1 Drug, LA Fitness Parent Acquisition, IDEA Awards, & Beckham’s IM8 4:00

11h ago4:00

4:00

Welcome to "This Week In Fitness," where we crunch the latest fitness business headlines and insights all in under 5 minutes. This is your go-to podcast for staying updated on the latest developments shaping the fitness industry. Hosted by Krissy Vann, here's what's making industry news this week: 1. Roche’s New Oral GLP-1 Obesity Drug: Roche has a…

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Maximizing Local SEO and Social Media for Fitness Businesses in 2024 | MarketFit by ATFW 1:05:03

2h ago1:05:03

1:05:03

Welcome to MarketFit, our quarterly panel dedicated to empowering fitness businesses with cutting-edge digital marketing insights and strategies. Hosted by Krissy Vann, this expert-led podcast features a rotating team of top marketing professionals who delve into the latest trends and best practices in SEO, local SEO, and social media marketing spe…

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Québec is executing its innovation plan. Will it pay off? 54:24

2h ago54:24

54:24

“To be competitive with American startups—or Israeli startups, or European startups—we need that push. That push … comes with a bureaucratic cost, because the government wants to know what's happening with their money.” MAIN Executive Director Louis-Felix Binette joins live from Startupfest in Montréal to discuss the state of tech entrepreneurship …

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This Week In Fitness: AI Boost for Paris 2024 Athletes, GLP-1 Cancer Insights, Mindbody Insurance 3:41

1d ago3:41

3:41

Get ready to crunch the latest fitness headlines -- —all in under 5 minutes. Let’s sprint through the latest happenings in the fitness industry and fitness business news. Welcome to "This Week in Fitness" by ATFW hosted by Krissy Vann. In this episode, we cover: -A recent ukactive poll revealing 85% UK adult preference for gym-based health solution…

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Brian Von Ancken: Startup Lessons and Emotional Wellness in Fitness 42:37

3d ago42:37

42:37

In this episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness, we're joined by Brian Von Ancken, the visionary founder of ANCKOR and the now publicly launched Wellness Growth Mastermind. Brian's journey from a law career to the wellness industry was shaped by personal hardships, including miscarriage and divorce, leading him to embrace holistic health beyond …

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Why Gen X and Gen Z both want keyboards on their smartphone 58:28

7d ago58:28

58:28

"When we unveiled the company and the product to the world, the hope was 'people are going to be excited.' Or maybe we're completely wrong." Can a ragtag team of ex-BlackBerry employees and fanboys bring mobile keyboards back with Clicks? Clicks' Kevin Michaluk (CrackBerry) and Jeff Gadway (BlackBerry) join to explain what prompted them to build an…

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This Week In Fitness: HYROX Partnership, Gym Membership Trends, GLP-1 Drug Use 3:25

9d ago3:25

3:25

Welcome to "This Week in Fitness" by ATFW! Join us as we cover the latest fitness business headlines and research—all in under 5 minutes. In this episode of the podcast: -HYROX Partners with GoodLife Fitness: Discover how GoodLife Fitness is sponsoring HYROX Toronto 2024, creating new opportunities for competitors and spectators. -YouGov Survey on …

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Dr. Michael Hosking: Merging Mindfulness, GLP-1s, and the Neuroscience of Exercise 52:56

10d ago52:56

52:56

Dr. Michael Hosking, a distinguished Ph.D. in Biology, former Davidson College faculty member, and avid cyclist. In this insightful episode, Dr. Hosking shares his compelling journey from overcoming debilitating depression to founding Revocycle Mind and Body Cycling, a mindfulness-based indoor cycling program. In this episode, Dr. Hosking delves in…

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This deep tech PE firm was drawn to Canada by the data 43:54

14d ago43:54

43:54

“In Canada today … if you look at the inventory of 20,000 great technology companies, 60 percent of those have never met an investor. Because they’re really busy at meeting customers.” Jolt Capital managing partner Jean Schmitt joins to discuss why he made Montréal his deep tech private equity firm's North American HQ, and the opportunities for inv…

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This Week In Fitness: Peloton Instructor Departures, GLP-1 Benefits, F45's Strava Integration 4:18

15d ago4:18

4:18

Get ready to crunch the latest fitness headlines -- —all in under 5 minutes. Let’s sprint through the latest happenings in the fitness industry and fitness business news. "This Week In Fitness" is hosted by Krissy Vann. In this episode, we dive into the latest developments that matter: -Discover the impact of Peloton's recent instructor departures …

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Leadership Lessons from Fitness World VP Nastasia: Strategies for Executive Success 57:41

18d ago57:41

57:41

In today's episode, we welcome Nastasia, the Vice President of Fitness Services at Fitness World Canada. Her story, like many industry executives we've featured, is marked by a deep-rooted passion for fitness and a belief in the transformative power of the industry. Nastasia's journey began as a lifelong athlete, but she encountered unhealthy habit…

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How Web Summit Vancouver came to be with Casey Lau 37:36

1M ago37:36

37:36

“Is this Collision, is this RISE, is this Web Summit? I’m very confused.” Web Summit co-host Casey Lau joins the podcast from the show floor of the last Collision to evaluate its impact, what Web Summit Vancouver will do for the city, and what the reimagined tech conference might look like when it arrives next year. Presented by Mantle: next-level …

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2024 Wellness Trends & Strategies to Overcome Fitness Industry Challenges with Lisa Starr 31:24

27d ago31:24

31:24

Join us in this insightful episode as we welcome Lisa Starr, Principal of Wynne Business Consulting & Education, Task Force Chair for the Global Wellness Institute Consulting Initiative, and host of The StarrCast Podcast. Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge from the spa and wellness industry to provide expert insights on the latest wellness trends to…

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WWDC: Did Apple just kill your AI company? 1:06:54

1M ago1:06:54

1:06:54

"OpenAI has nothing to lose and Apple had to move. They are the last player in this space, they had to do something." The gang reviews the latest announcements from Apple’s WWDC event, including a major partnership with OpenAI, before handing out grades for Big Tech’s AI progress. Also evaluated: whether or not Apple killed any tech companies this …

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VIDA Fitness Michaela Brown: Diversity and Leadership in Fitness 45:20

1M ago45:20

45:20

Welcome to All Things Fitness and Wellness! In this episode, host Krissy Vann interviews Michaela Brown, GM of VIDA Fitness & Aura Spa and the Chair Urban Adventures Companies Diversity & Inclusion Board, who drives the company’s culture, operations, and community impact. With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, including roles as …

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Episode 83: Innovating at Asia Tech x Singapore with Ethan Vran 11:37

1M ago11:37

11:37

In this episode, our very own Revenue Operations Specialist, Ethan Vran, reports on Asia Tech x Singapore! Ethan has just returned from Singapore, where he represented Fobi and Canadian AI technology. Tune in to hear about the opportunities and challenges in the APAC region and how Fobi is making an impact on the global tech stage!…

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How Dax Dasilva plans to get Lightspeed to $1 billion in revenue 51:35

1M ago51:35

51:35

"Fiscal '25 is the year we turn 20, and it's the year we cross a billion in revenue and we become a profitability story." Once again back in the CEO chair, Lightspeed's Dax Dasilva discusses why he stepped down, then returned, as the company he founded approaches its 20th birthday. The BetaKit Podcast is presented by Innovate BC: a Crown Agency of …

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Global Wellness Day Founder Belgin Aksoy: Inspiring a Healthier World 22:42

1M ago22:42

22:42

On today's episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness, we welcome back Belgin Aksoy, the visionary Founder of Global Wellness Day. With a background in tourism and hotels that spans almost three decades, Belgin has dedicated her life to promoting wellness on a global scale. In 2012, she launched Global Wellness Day, an event now celebrated by milli…

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Can this Canadian company make a splash in plant-based fish? 51:23

2M ago51:23

51:23

“We’re not in the business of selling food, we’re in the business of behaviour change.” New School Foods founder Chris Bryson joins to discuss his plans to commercialize a pet R&D project into a Canadian plant-based meat competitor. Can he do the impossible better than... Impossible? The BetaKit Podcast is presented by Innovate BC: a Crown Agency o…

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Meet Amira Polack of Struct Club: Transforming Fitness Classes One Playlist at a Time 48:05

2M ago48:05

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On today’s episode of "All Things Fitness and Wellness," we welcome Amira Polack, the visionary founder of Struct Club. When Amira ventured into group fitness instructing, she quickly realized that the curation of playlists and class structures was a time-consuming and self-funded endeavor. Driven by the conviction that there had to be a better way…

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Episode 82: Bruce Cleland’s First 75 Days at Fobi 18:49

2M ago18:49

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In this episode, Fobi's VP of Marketing, Bruce Cleland, reflects on his first 75 days at the company. Bruce shares insights into his collaboration with the team, the development of our latest ticketing platform for tbird, and the implementation of strong processes. He discusses his approach to understanding and addressing customer pain points, maki…

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Xanadu’s Christian Weedbrook is raising another $200 million to build a quantum data centre 1:16:04

2M ago1:16:04

1:16:04

“We’ve been offered or at least suggested, ‘Why don’t you move your headquarters to the US?’ The only way we’ll move our headquarters outside of Toronto or Canada is if I get fired.” Christian Weedbrook, CEO and founder of Xanadu, joins to discuss his optimism in building a quantum unicorn in Canada, his hope of raising an all-Canadian round, and h…

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Elevating Member Experience through Tech with Tara Levitt of ALTA Technology Group 50:26

2M ago50:26

50:26

"Welcome to 'All Things Fitness and Wellness.' In this episode, we're honored to have Tara Levitt, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of ALTA Technology Group. Tara has a profound impact on the fitness technology industry, offering strategic consulting and fractional CXO services to top fitness organizations. Her career spans across various roles in m…

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Episode 81: Equestrian Excellence and Innovation with Kassidy Keith 17:06

2M ago17:06

17:06

Sit down with Nathan and Kassidy Keith, one of Canada’s emerging equestrian talents, as they discuss her journey with horses, her background in equestrian sports, and her achievements. In this dynamic discussion, Kassidy offers insights into how Fobi’s technology is improving equestrian venues and enhancing the community.…

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Gradient Ventures’ Darian Shirazi on where AI value will accrue 51:40

2M ago51:40

51:40

“I think that there are two types of investors right now. There are ones that are being thoughtful about it and steering clear of investments that could cause harm. And then there are some that are wading into them and don't care at all.” General partner Darian Shirazi joins to identify the AI moat, match the progress of AI with other tech eras, an…

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Startup Success and Mental Health in Athletics: Insights from ZAMA Health's Volt Athletics Acquisition 36:48

2M ago36:48

36:48

On this episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness with your host Krissy Vann we are thrilled to welcome Brendan Sullivan, a passionate advocate for mental health in the athletic community. When Brendan Sullivan was a senior at Yale University, he excelled as the captain of the varsity track team and identified a critical gap in the mental health s…

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Tobi Lütke finally comes on the podcast 52:29

2M ago52:29

52:29

“I think ambition is a problem… Canada is a go-for-bronze culture, and that sucks.” Kinda. Presenting BetaKit chair Satish Kanwar’s fireside chat and AMA with Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke at the BetaKit Town Hall. The pair discuss the state of Canadian innovation, government and policy, and what comes next. With special guests from CDL, Ada, Knix, and Ve…

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Episode 80: Confronting Deepfakes with Charles Gadalla 21:49

2M ago21:49

21:49

Nathan is joined by Charles Gadalla, CEO of Verifiction, to discuss deepfakes and digital deception. As the distinction between real and fake blurs, Charles details Verifiction's role in detecting and managing deepfakes, and how their collaboration with Fobi is advancing real-time verification solutions to safeguard both businesses and individuals.…

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Episode 79: Behind the Scenes of Fobi's Dynamic Partnerships 14:03

2M ago14:03

14:03

Nathan catches up with Rob Anson, Fobi's CEO and Chairman, broadcasting directly from the bustling Comcast event in Charlotte, NC. In this update, Rob details the company's dynamic partnerships, highlighting collaborations with tbird, Kassidy Keith, and Verifiction.By Fobi AI Inc.

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Leading the Charge: Adam Zeitsiff on Advocacy and Technology in Fitness 40:30

2M ago40:30

40:30

Join us on the latest episode of "All Things Fitness and Wellness" as we sit down with Adam Zeitsiff, a seasoned leader in the fitness industry with over 20 years of experience. Adam shares his insights on the pivotal role of technology in fitness, discussing the future of digital transformations and how they are reshaping the wellness landscape. F…

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How Simple Ventures plans to fill a Canadian entrepreneurship gap 49:46

3M ago49:46

49:46

“When you think about that shark American ethos, playing to win … but then also having the Canadian kindness, I think that’s where Canada and Canadians have a really big opportunity.” Simple Ventures CEO joins to discuss the motivations behind the launch of the venture studio, the power of geographical arbitrage, and the structural, cultural, and e…

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Championing Mental Health through Fitness with Derek Gallup of SPARKLE 38:10

3M ago38:10

38:10

In our latest episode of "All Things Fitness and Wellness," we’re thrilled to welcome back Derek Gallup, a key figure in the fitness industry and a passionate advocate for mental health. May marks Mental Health Month, and there's no better way to kick it off than with Derek, who has dedicated his recent efforts to this vital cause through his found…

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Wealthsimple and Koho CEOs talk productivity, competition, and building 31:45

3M ago31:45

31:45

“I think it would be a mistake if we make Canada even less competitive at such an incredibly important moment in time for us to embrace competition and productivity.” Michael Katchen (Wealthsimple) and Daniel Eberhard (Koho) join BetaKit editor-in-chief Douglas Soltys for a wide-ranging conversation on Canada’s productivity, entrepreneurship, and c…

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Episode 78: Data-Driven Decisions with Dave Nicholls 16:56

3M ago16:56

16:56

Join Nathan as he sits down with Dave Nicholls, Fobi’s VP of Liquor Beverage, to discuss the dynamic landscape of liquor beverage. Dave speaks on traditional approaches in the industry and how Fobi’s Data Exchange is transforming the modern-day landscape of retail liquor stores.By Fobi AI Inc.

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Community at the Core: How CEO Maria Gonzalez Redefines Fitness Leadership 43:43

3M ago43:43

43:43

On this episode of "All Things Fitness and Wellness," Krissy Vann is joined by a truly inspiring leader in the fitness industry, Maria Gonzalez, the CEO of ClubFitness Greensboro. Maria's journey is inspiring—starting from her roots in Colombia, where she was a competitive athlete, to her bold move to the United States, overcoming language barriers…

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03 - Steven ten Holder - Acorn Biolabs, Biology and Meaning in Life 1:01:40

3M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Steven is the cofounder of Acorn Biolabs, a follicle-based cell cryopreservation company. We talk about his journey with Acorn, how he sees the world and where his life is going next. Steven's socials: steventenholder.com X Instagram Novus socials: lu.ma/novus X InstagramBy Novus

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