TechPoutine with Eleonore Jarry, Ian Jeffrey, Gabriel Sundaram & Nectarios Economakis

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Canadian Technology news with industry veterans: Eleonore Jarry, Gabriel Sundaram, Ian Jeffrey, Nectarios Economakis

  1. 28 juil.

    TechPoutine: The Ten-Year Overnight Success Behind Eli Health

    Recorded live at Startupfest, this episode of Tech Poutine explores what it really takes to transform breakthrough research into a successful health technology company. Marina Pavlović Rivas, co-founder and CEO of Eli Health, joins Ian Jeffrey, Nectarios Economakis and Catherine Ouellet-Dupuis to share the remarkable journey behind Eli's instant, saliva-based hormone-monitoring technology. Marina explains how a personal frustration with the lack of accessible hormonal data became an ambitious company operating at the intersection of women's health, artificial intelligence, hardware, life sciences and consumer health. She discusses the decision to build Eli's laboratory, intellectual property and manufacturing capabilities internally—and the patience required to develop a product where moving quickly must never come at the expense of scientific rigour. The conversation also covers the challenges of raising capital for FemTech and hard technology, communicating major strategic changes to investors, building a resilient team, expanding into the United States, and learning to pursue global ambitions from Montréal. A candid discussion about entrepreneurship, conviction and the difficult work of creating a future that does not yet exist. This episode was recorded in French at Startupfest 2026.

  2. 7 mai

    TechPoutine #20 - Building in the AI Era: Talent, Capital, and the Canadian Reality

    The crew is back around the table to unpack the AI tidal wave reshaping how companies are built, funded, and run. Eleonore, Nectar, Ian, and Gabriel dig into Shopify's AI-first memo, Jack Dorsey's bet at Block, and what "AI-native" actually means when every company claims the label. From there: the once-in-a-generation opportunity hiding inside Quebec's 16,000 annual SMB successions, why the future may belong to the trades as much as the technologists, and whether the classroom can survive a tool that's smarter, more patient, and more personalized than any teacher. Then the gloves come off on Canadian venture: should the federal $750M tech envelope go to growth or early stage? Why raising your seed from a US fund quietly exports the company. And the brutal stat nobody's talking about, emerging manager funding in Canada collapsing from $1.8B to $249M in a single year. Plus: who's switching from ChatGPT to Claude, why Notion is becoming the OS of the firm, and a few predictions that may not age well by the time you press play.

    TechPoutine #20 - Building in the AI Era: Talent, Capital, and the Canadian Reality

  3. 6 avr.

    TechPoutine #19:The AI Land Grab, the Death of SaaS, and Stay22's $122M Raise

    Tech Poutine is back and so is the energy. The Tech Poutine crew is back for the first episode of the year. Recorded straight from the Startup Fest studio , Eleonore, Ian, Gabriel, and I dive into the rapidly shifting landscape of venture capital and the local tech ecosystem. The market is moving incredibly fast, and we break down the most exciting, and terrifying, trends hitting the industry right now. Episode Highlights Stay22's Massive Win: We kick things off with a massive shoutout to Andrew and Hamed from Stay22 on their $122 million raise led by Summit Partners. We discuss their incredible grit through multiple near-bankruptcies , how they navigated revenue going to zero during COVID , and the legendary story of Hamed pitching Dave McClure in a taxi. Is SaaS Dead? We explore the dramatic shift away from the traditional SaaS playbook. The crew analyzes how public markets are repricing software companies with shrinking multiples , while AI-native foundational models are commanding massive valuations based on incredibly high revenue per head. 10x Engineering & The End of Backlogs: AI tools are sending developer productivity through the roof, allowing tiny engineering teams to do the work of much larger traditional teams. We share real-world stories of engineers coding features from their phones while on vacation in Japan and AI product managers automatically generating backlogs by listening to meetings and reading Slack. Mila Ventures & Canada's Opportunity: Gabriel shares the inside scoop from his new office at Mila, detailing the announcement of Mila Ventures' new fund and the return of a highly entrepreneurial buzz to the ecosystem. We close out with a call for the Canadian ecosystem to abandon its conservative tendencies and move fast to capitalize on this once-in-a-lifetime tech cycle.

  4. 04/11/2025

    Brightspark Get Together: Montreal's Tech Renaissance | Lunch, Learn, and Lead

    The Tech Poutine crew returns with a live episode featuring an engaging discussion on the strengths and challenges of Montreal's tech ecosystem. The episode kicks off with reflections on a networking lunch held at Hotel Neligan, where 20-25 attendees (ranging from LPs to founders) conversed about vital topics like Canadian tech, scalability, AI, converting service businesses to product businesses, and the importance of team dynamics. Key takeaways include the significance of coaching, the unique advantages of Montreal's size and accessibility, and the necessity for the ecosystem to nurture belief and ambition in young founders. The participants emphasize the need for collaboration over competition, celebrating successes, and maintaining connections within the tech community for sustained growth and global competitiveness.

    Brightspark Get Together: Montreal's Tech Renaissance | Lunch, Learn, and Lead

  5. 10/09/2025

    Live Tech Poutine Recording @ Ax-C

    In this live podcast episode of Tech Poutine, four innovative entrepreneurs from Quebec Tech share their journeys, challenges, and insights. The discussion was held at Ax.c in downtown Montréal, We kicked off with introductions from the hosts and the panel members: Nectarios, Ian, Catherine and Gabriel, and entrepreneurs Marc-Olivier, Laurent, Marc-Antoine, and William.    They collectively highlight their motivations for starting their companies, the importance of understanding their customers' pain points, and the role of innovative technologies in their respective fields. Marc-Olivier discusses Gaia, a platform aimed at improving telecom operations, while Marc-Antoine shares his journey with Enthnocare, focusing on advanced prosthetics. Laurent from Innodal speaks about biotechnologies in food safety, and William from Mechasys explains their solutions for the construction industry.  The conversation also addresses the significance of securing funding, the critical role of high-quality talent, and the challenges of navigating regulatory landscapes. The episode concludes with an engaging Q&A session with the audience, where the founders reflect on what Montreal needs to better support its startups.

    Live Tech Poutine Recording @ Ax-C

  6. 10/09/2025

    Tech Poutine | William St-Pierre, CEO & Co-Founder, Mechasys

    In this interview, William St-Pierre discusses his innovative business in the field of tech hardware and software, focusing on a laser projector system designed to display construction plans at full scale on job sites. He talks about the challenges of traditional methods, the development process, and the importance of finding the right partners for capital raising. William highlights the difficulties and solutions in adopting new technologies in the construction industry, particularly in overcoming resistance to change. He emphasizes the necessity of perseverance, the importance of good partnerships, and the impact of regional differences on the adoption of their product.

    Tech Poutine | William St-Pierre, CEO & Co-Founder, Mechasys

  7. 10/09/2025

    Tech Poutine | Laurent Dallaire, CEO and Co-Founder, Innodal

    In this episode, Laurent discusses his work in biotechnology, specifically focusing on the development of antimicrobials for food processing to eliminate harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella. Laurent explains the significance of his innovation in preventing foodborne illnesses and the rigorous regulatory environment they navigated, culminating in approval from Health Canada and the FDA. Laurent outlines the challenges of commercializing biotechnology, the importance of education within the food industry, and the impact of new technologies on food safety. He also shares insights into the evolving landscape of food technology and the future of the industry.

    Tech Poutine | Laurent Dallaire, CEO and Co-Founder, Innodal

  8. 10/09/2025

    Tech Poutine | Marc-Antoine Malouin, CEO and Co-Founder, Ethnocare

    In this interview, Marc-Antoine shares the inspiring story behind his company, which develops advanced medical prosthetics. He explains how the company brings cutting-edge sports, textile, and manufacturing technologies to the traditionally artisanal field of prosthetics. Marc-Antoine delves into the personal motivation behind his work, inspired by his experience with his mother using uncomfortable orthopedic products. He discusses the importance of co-creation with users and healthcare professionals, challenges in commercialization, and the necessity of building a team with the right expertise from the start. The episode highlights his journey from university research to selling thousands of units in 29 countries, emphasizing the mission to enhance the lives of those with amputations.

    Tech Poutine | Marc-Antoine Malouin, CEO and Co-Founder, Ethnocare
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