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A New Wave of Entrepreneurship
Season 11 Episode 7
Policy Change, Platform-Building, and Playful Disruption 
With Vass Bednar
With Vass Bednar
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Entrepreneurial Leaves of Absence, Setting Boundaries, and Transforming Your Business 
With Annelies Tjebbes and Hayley Rutherford
With Annelies Tjebbes and Hayley Rutherford
Thinking Like a Founder, Navigating Risk, and Applying Lean Startup Principles to Your Life 
With Eric Ries
With Eric Ries
Transforming Yourself to Transform the World, Navigating Career Crossroads, and Cultivating Your Inner Compass 
With Upkar Arora
With Upkar Arora
From Search to Purchase: Navigating Legal Dos and Don’ts of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition 
With Josh Calderon
With Josh Calderon
Building Power Skills, Mastering AI Fluency, and Redefining Career Paths for the Future 
With Zabeen Hirji
With Zabeen Hirji
Crafting Sustainable Skincare, Debunking Unicorn Startups, and Fostering Long-term Business Relationships 
With Patrice Mousseau
With Patrice Mousseau
A Cultural Anthropologist’s Take On Intersectionality, Embracing Change, and Venturing Beyond the Norm 
With Samantha Stilwell
With Samantha Stilwell
The Antidote to Shame, Creating Psychological Safety, and People-First Leadership 
With Jennie Wedd
With Jennie Wedd
Launching the First Lubricated Tampon, Solving Period Problems, and Growing Through Failure 
With Nadia Ladak
With Nadia Ladak
Hurdles, Heart, and High Impact: Building a Climate Tech Venture with Passion 
With Laura Gabor & Jenessa Olson
With Laura Gabor & Jenessa Olson
From Family Hustle to Personal Growth: Redefining Work Ethic, Passion, and Entrepreneurship 
With Kevin La
With Kevin La
Reimagining AI Through Indigenous Perspectives, Leading With Matriarchal Values, and Listening to Your Body 
With Shani Gwin
With Shani Gwin
Building Human-Centered Teams, Embracing Feedback, and Crafting Your Ideal Career Path 
With Susy Martins
With Susy Martins
Building a Successful Canadian Startup, Squashing Imposter Syndrome, and the Four Buckets of Fulfillment 
With Rachel Zimmer
With Rachel Zimmer
Taking Small Bets, Living in a Nursing Home for a Year, and Cultivating a Beginner’s Mindset 
With Sameer Dhar
With Sameer Dhar
Turning Your Setbacks Into Success, Desirable Disabilities, and Space Exploration 
With Jacqueline Good
With Jacqueline Good
Bonus Episode: Reinventing Work, the Myth of the Dream Job, and Post-traumatic Growth 
With Jason Silver
With Jason Silver
Re-imagining Entrepreneurship, Working With Your Brain, and Dealing with Perfectionism 
With Sarah Stockdale
With Sarah Stockdale
Fail Forward: Vulnerability, Dealing with Shame, and Self-Compassion 
With Ashley Good
With Ashley Good
Making Laundry and Entrepreneurship Sexy: Lawsuits, Love, and Scents 
With Angie Tran and Bernard Law
With Angie Tran and Bernard Law
Disrupting Fast Fashion, Body Positivity, and Working With Your Best Friend 
With Heather Lewenza and Tereska Gesing
With Heather Lewenza and Tereska Gesing
Katie Dunsworth-Reiach: Scaling a Marketing Agency From 0 to $10 Million 
With Katie Dunsworth-Reiach
With Katie Dunsworth-Reiach
Mario Nigro: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Canadian Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) 
With Mario Nigro
With Mario Nigro
Alex Baniczky: Empowering Canadian Companies for Economic Resilience 
With Alex Baniczky
With Alex Baniczky
Laura Buhler: Harnessing the Power of Community 
With Laura Buhler
With Laura Buhler
Cyrus Symoom: From Search to Scale – Navigating the Journey of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition 
With Cyrus Symoom
With Cyrus Symoom
Juanita Lee-Garcia: Shaping the Future of Philanthropy in Canada 
With Juanita Lee-Garcia
With Juanita Lee-Garcia
Glen Silvestri: Investing in the Future With Search Funds and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition 
With Glen Silvestri
With Glen Silvestri
Sean Speer: Creating New Pathways in Canadian Media with The Hub 
With Sean Speer
With Sean Speer
Jennie Wedd: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities, Finding Joy, and Embracing Fear as a Friend 
With Jennie Wedd
With Jennie Wedd
Jessica Bosman & Bryn Davis Williams: Transforming the Apparel Industry One Bra at a Time 
With Jessica Bosman & Bryn Davis Williams
With Jessica Bosman & Bryn Davis Williams
Drayton Mulindabigwi: The Power of Dreaming Big 
With Drayton Mulindabigwi
With Drayton Mulindabigwi
Martin Basiri: Challenges and Triumphs – A Tale of a Tech Entrepreneur 
With Martin Basiri
With Martin Basiri
Abi Coman-Walker: Navigating Change From Finance to Biotech Innovation 
With Abi Coman-Walker
With Abi Coman-Walker
Reuven Ashtar: Top Tips for Influencers, Creators & Talent Managers 
With Reuven Ashtar
With Reuven Ashtar
Tamara Vrooman: Leading at YVR Airport with a Curious Mind 
With Tamara Vrooman
With Tamara Vrooman
Lourdes Juan: Practical Tips for Serial Entrepreneurship 
With Lourdes Juan
With Lourdes Juan
Karen Greve Young: Championing Inclusive Leadership at Futurpreneur 
With Karen Greve Young
With Karen Greve Young
Stewart Beck: Cultivating a Global Entrepreneurial Mindset 
With Stewart Beck
With Stewart Beck
Ian Brooks: Revolutionizing Meal Kits with HelloFresh 
With Ian Brooks
With Ian Brooks
Geoff Smith: Driving Innovation in Traditional Industries 
With Geoff Smith
With Geoff Smith
AJ Tibando: Scaling Social Innovation 
With AJ Tibando
With AJ Tibando
Jenn Harper: Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership 
With Jenn Harper
With Jenn Harper
John Montalbano: Impactful Mentorship 
With John Montalbano
With John Montalbano
Kevin Kliman: Navigating High-Growth Team Building in Tech 
With Kevin Kliman
With Kevin Kliman
Hamza Khan: From Management to Leadership 
With Hamza Khan
With Hamza Khan
Jonathan Hackett: Shaping a Career in Sustainable Finance 
With Jonathan Hackett
With Jonathan Hackett
David Johnston: Building a More Innovative Country 
With The Right Honourable David Johnston
With The Right Honourable David Johnston
Kayla Isabelle: The State of Entrepreneurship in Canada 
With Kayla Isabelle
With Kayla Isabelle
Bruce Sellery: Fostering Financial Resilience in Entrepreneurs 
With Bruce Sellery
With Bruce Sellery
Desh Deshpande: What it Takes to Become an Entrepreneur 
With Desh Deshpande
With Desh Deshpande
Ronald Richardson: The Importance of Board Governance 
With Ronald Richardson
With Ronald Richardson
John Baird: How To Deal with Geopolitical Risks 
With John Baird
With John Baird
Stephen Poloz: How to Navigate Uncertainty 
With Stephen Poloz
With Stephen Poloz
Irfhan Rawji: How Immigration Fosters Canadian Competitiveness 
With Irfhan Rawji
With Irfhan Rawji
John Ruffolo: Fostering Self-Discipline 
With John Ruffolo
With John Ruffolo
Chad Lubelsky: The Role of Post-Secondary Institutions 
With Chad Lubelsky
With Chad Lubelsky
Jason Della Rocca: Building A Successful Video Game Company 
With Jason Della Rocca
With Jason Della Rocca
Colin Deacon: Building An Entrepreneurial Government 
With Colin Deacon
With Colin Deacon
Janet Bannister: Learning How to Make Difficult Decisions 
With Janet Bannister
With Janet Bannister
Jay Reid: Increasing Your Adaptability 
With Jay Reid
With Jay Reid
Sara Wilshaw: Fostering Canadian Trade Around the World 
With Sara Wilshaw
With Sara Wilshaw
Christian Lassonde: Learning How to Interact with Venture Capitalists 
With Christian Lassonde
With Christian Lassonde
Sam Duboc: Reducing The Stigma Around Mental Health 
With Sam Duboc
With Sam Duboc
Darian Kovacs: How To Become a Successful Marketer 
With Darian Kovacs
With Darian Kovacs
Goldy Hyder: Enhancing Canada’s Economic Competitiveness 
With Goldy Hyder
With Goldy Hyder
Sukhinder Singh Cassidy: Becoming a Risk Taker 
With Sukhinder Singh Cassidy
With Sukhinder Singh Cassidy
CCI – Understanding the Intangible Canadian Economy 
With Benjamin Bergen and Dana O'Born
With Benjamin Bergen and Dana O'Born
Tim Jackson: What the Non-For-Profit and For-Profit Sectors Can Learn From Each Other 
With Tim Jackson
With Tim Jackson
Mike Wessinger: Building a Human-Centred Organization 
With Mike Wessinger
With Mike Wessinger
Michael Garrity: The Gift of Feedback 
With Michael Garrity
With Michael Garrity
Kirstine Stewart: Cultivating Your Self-Awareness 
With Kirstine Stewart
With Kirstine Stewart
Annette Verschuren: Trust Your Instincts 
With Annette Verschuren
With Annette Verschuren
Martin Picard: Transforming the hospitality industry 
With Martin Picard
With Martin Picard
Eva Lau: How to Cultivate Resiliency 
With Eva Lau
With Eva Lau
Fahd AlHattab: Becoming a better leader and manager 
With Fahd AlHattab
With Fahd AlHattab
Todd Finch: Building Concrete Habits 
With Todd Finch
With Todd Finch
Vicki Saunders: Re-Imagine the System 
With Vicki Saunders
With Vicki Saunders
Magaly Charbonneau: Understanding the Journey 
With Magaly Charbonneau
With Magaly Charbonneau
Mark Wiseman: Investment in Human Capital
With Mark Wiseman
Gorick Ng: The Unspoken Rules 
With Gorick Ng
With Gorick Ng
Kim Kaplan: All About Authenticity 
With Kim Kaplan
With Kim Kaplan
Alison Loat: Easy to start, Hard to Grow and Build 
With Alison Loat
With Alison Loat
Afraj Gill: Health , Wealth and Happiness 
With Afraj Gill
With Afraj Gill
Mohammed Ghalayini: You Have Time to Course Correct 
With Mohammed Ghalayini
With Mohammed Ghalayini
Markus Frind – Continual Improvement 
With Markus Frind
With Markus Frind
Probal Lala: All About People 
With Probal Lala
With Probal Lala
Mark Macleod: How Do I Grow 1% Each Day? 
With Mark Macleod
With Mark Macleod
Andrew Graham: The Importance of Financial Health 
With Andrew Graham
With Andrew Graham
Erin Bury: How Do I Get to that Stage? 
With Erin Bury
With Erin Bury
Matt Golden: Wait, there’s a talent war? 
With Matt Golden
With Matt Golden
Heather Payne: The School of Choice 
With Heather Payne
With Heather Payne
Becoming a Tri-Sector Leader with Lekan Olawoye 
With Lekan Olawoye
With Lekan Olawoye
Resilience and trusting oneself with Daniele Henkel 
With Danièle Henkel
With Danièle Henkel
From a PHD in Genetics to a career in public Policy with Val Walker 
With Val Walker
With Val Walker
It’s Never a Straight Line in Entrepreneurship with Boris Wertz 
With Boris Wertz
With Boris Wertz
No One is An Expert in Anything with Desiree Bombenon 
With Desiree Bombenon
With Desiree Bombenon
Arguing for Both Sides with Daniel Debow 
With Daniel Debow
With Daniel Debow
Investing | It’s All About Perseverance 
With Charlie Feng
With Charlie Feng