Kayla Isabelle: The State of Entrepreneurship in Canada

Kayla Isabelle is the Chief Executive Officer at Startup Canada, the gateway to Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Startup Canada’s mission is to connect Canada’s entrepreneurs with the tools, community, and support they need to start and build their businesses. Kayla has dedicated her career to supporting entrepreneurs, both in Canada and internationally. An award-winning leader, strategic communications consultant, and change management facilitator, she is passionate about leveraging the power of storytelling in the entrepreneurial community. Kayla sits down with Scott to discuss the state of entrepreneurship in Canada.

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