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Startup Canada Podcast Rick Spence
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4.7 • 21 Ratings
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On the Startup Canada Podcast, we speak with the movers and shakers of Canada’s entrepreneurship community to give a glimpse into the future of business, and share insights on everything from social innovation to the future of work, investing, and why we need to think bigger to take our businesses global.
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The Future of Adventure Holidays with Richard Campbell
Richard is the Founder and CEO of 10Adventures, a platform to book customizable and private active vacations. With trips in 85+ countries and travellers from 35+ countries, 10Adventures is a global platform that enables people to create meaningful travel experiences with the people that matter most in their lives. These shared experiences end up as the photos on their walls, the stories that are told at family reunions, and the memories that last a lifetime.
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Chocolate with Commitment with Nesreen Abusultan
Nesreen is the Founder of WUD Chocolate and Gifts. Nesreen’s journey is one of passion, innovation, resilience and offers valuable lessons in caring and love, while giving back to community.
As a resilient refugee, a mother, and an entrepreneur, Nesreen has embedded a mission of giving back and supporting refugees into her business. -
Paying Canada’s Workforce with Shrad Rao
Shrad Rao is the CEO and co-founder of Wagepoint – a simple payroll software built just for small businesses and backed by the world’s friendliest team. Wagepoint has grown to serve 25,000 small businesses in Canada paying about 200,000 teammates each month. Shrad jokes that building a company is like going to a ridiculously hard school – you are taught lessons every day and the only question is whether you learn them today or tomorrow.
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Take the Mic: Telling Your Story through Audio with Fatima Zaidi
Fatima Zaidi is the Founder and CEO at Quill Inc., an award-winning production agency specializing in corporate audio, and CoHost, a podcast growth and analytics tool. With Quill, brands, businesses and people can tell their story through compelling audio.
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Refusing to Be Invisible: A Lesson in Unapologetic Care & Identity with Anita Landback
Athanasius "Tanas" Sylliboy, warmly self-proclaimed as “Your favourite auntie's favourite auntie”, Anita LandBack, originates from the Eskasoni First Nation in Mi'kma'ki. As a devoted Two Spirit Lnu (Mi'kmaw) Nurse Practitioner and talented Drag Artist, Tanas/Anita is driven by a passion for fostering acceptance, visibility, and representation for marginalized communities. They masterfully balance their careers in nursing and drag to break down barriers and amplify the voices of Indigenous, Black, Asian, 2SLGBTQ+, and other underrepresented groups.
Check out our Resource Guide for 2SLGBTQIA+ business owners, entrepreneurs and folks who want to create safer and more inclusive spaces. -
Farming Queer Representation, and Leadership, into Agriculture with Martin Straathof
Martin Straathof is the Executive Director of the Ontario Farmland Trust, a conservation organization dedicated to the long-term protection of Ontario’s food producing landscapes. Martin displays their steadfast advocacy for sustainable agriculture by actively engaging with stakeholders and fostering partnerships to advance community-based solutions - including the diversification of both thought and representation across the industry’s workforce.
Check out our Resource Guide for 2SLGBTQIA+ business owners, entrepreneurs and folks who want to create safer and more inclusive spaces.
Customer Reviews
Great Show!
Love your content! Respect from a fellow Canadian:)
Amazing Podcast!
I’m completely blown away by Rick’s podcast! The knowledge you gain and the phenomenal guests he brings on his show makes this podcast a must listen! 10/10
Love the show’s purpose!
Rick has a great interview style and the conversations flow well. The show interviews great guests that allow you to learn practical, relevant and easy to implement tips and strategies in your business. Well done!