Thrive Podcast - Startup Canada

Laura Fortey, COO and Co-Founder of REITIUM, believes the key to starting and scaling successful ventures comes down to three words: failure, fluidity, and focus. As a real estate entrepreneur, Laura Fortey has bought, managed, renovated, and sold her own investment properties, as well as... The post Failure, Fluidity, and Focus with Laura Fortey – December 31, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Authenticity can mean a host of different things to a host of different people. Dwania Peele, owner and executive director of Canadian Small Business Women, believes the key to strong and sustainable business relationships is being authentically yourself. Dwania Peele is the Owner and Executive... The post Defining Authenticity with Dwania Peele – December 24, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Community and connections are vital – especially when you’re building a company. However, in a current- and post-pandemic world, cultivating those critical alliances can be difficult. Sowmya Rajasekaran, Creator & Moderator of the #Buildupwomen Series, chats with us about how to build support within your... The post The Power of Allyship with Sowmya Rajasekaran – December 17, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

An entrepreneur from Halifax, Nova Scotia is making kefir, but with a twist. After curiosity got the best of her, Linda Peers used her background in marketing to create a business that makes lactose-intolerant friendly coconut kefir. Since graduating from the University of Western Ontario... The post The Secret to Standing Out with Linda Peers- December 10, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

The COVID-19 pandemic has helped identify the scope of disparities that exist for women entrepreneurs in Canada. Luckily, we can use the current crisis as a point of reference when crafting a new norm – just ask Paulette Senior, President and CEO of the Canadian... The post A New Norm: Women’s Entrepreneurship Post COVID with Paulette Senior – December 3, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

From posting the job to onboarding, hiring can be a challenge in the startup space. Laura Tolhoek, Proprietor of Essential HR, believes the key to attracting top talent is mastering your employer brand.   As a Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) and the proprietor of Essential... The post Mastering Your Employer Brand with Laura Tolhoek – November 26, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

For entrepreneurs, navigating legal matters in their industry can be daunting – when do you need to hire a lawyer? Does it matter what kind of law they specialize in? How do you avoid breaking the bank? Amy Grubb, CEO and Founder of Grubb Law,... The post Navigating the Legal Landscape with Amy Grubb – November 19, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

When you think of the Canadian prairies, a booming entrepreneurial ecosystem is likely not the first thing that comes to mind. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth – just ask Margaux Miller, producer and host of Start Podcast and Program Director at Tech... The post Entrepreneurship in the Canadian Prairies with Margaux Miller – November 12, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

The most impactful acts of innovation often come in the wake of a historical event or crisis such as COVID-19 – just ask Audra Renyi, Founder of earAccess Inc. and the 2020 CANIES Women Entrepreneur of the Year.     Audra Renyi is the founder... The post Using Adversity to Fuel Innovation with Audra Renyi – November 5, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

In Canada, women-led businesses face many barriers. Permpreet Soomal, VP of Human Resources at Scotiabank, believes the key to empowering women entrepreneurs to thrive is through education, access to capital, and mentorship.  Permpreet is an Advisory Board Member of The Scotiabank Women Initiative.  She recently... The post Education: The New Currency with Permpreet Soomal – October 29, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

We are told time and time again that failure is something to fear and avoid at all costs – but what if we embraced it? Michele Romanow, Co-Founder of Clearbanc and host of the new Audible Original Podcast “The Revisionaries”, believes failure is a by-product... The post Embracing Failure with Michele Romanow – October 22, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Women wear many hats in today’s world, and women entrepreneurs are no exception. Despite the challenges women owned start-ups face, Maria Locker Founder of RevolutionHER, believes there is nothing stopping them from shifting and growing to accomplish what they want.  Maria Locker is an advocate... The post Growing, Shifting and Thriving with Maria Locker – October 15, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

The “hustle mentality” is deeply ingrained in Canada’s entrepreneurial landscape, often inspiring innovative solutions, adaptable businesses, and industry disruption. Unfortunately, it can also take a toll on one’s mental health – just ask Annie Marsolais, Chief Marketing Officer of BDC.      Annie Marsolais was appointed... The post Putting Your Mental Health First with Annie Marsolais – October 8, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Realizing the power of taking action and building a values-based business can help you stand out from the entrepreneurial crowd – just ask Ariel Gough, Co-Founder of Bailly Cosmetics. Ariel Gough is a social entrepreneur, policy advisor and TEDx speaker. She was a policy and... The post The Power of Taking Action with Ariel Gough – October 1, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Being an entrepreneur can be incredibly draining and stressful, especially during the current pandemic. Sunshine Tenasco, CEO of Pow Wow Pitch and Founder of Her Braids, urges Canadian entrepreneurs to “practice the pause” and actively allocate time for life outside of work.    Sunshine Tenasco is... The post Practising the Pause with Sunshine Tenasco – September 24, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, play and interact with each other. Kelly Woods, Founder of Brujera Elixirs Inc. and winner of the 2020 CANIE Woman Entrepreneur Award for the British Columbia region, believes the key to thriving during the pandemic is... The post Surrounding Yourself with Fierce Women with Kelly Woods – September 17, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Entrepreneurs often feel like they aren’t doing enough when implementing social impact programs in their start-up. Katie Boothby-Kung, Senior Manager of Social Impact for Shopify, thinks entrepreneurs need to own their imperfections.  From 9-5, Katie is a Senior Manager of Social Impact at Shopify. By... The post Building a Socially Responsible Business with Katie Boothby-Kung – September 10, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

In entrepreneurship, so much of your time gets spent on your business and there can be very little left for yourself. Jessica Keats, President of the Women’s Business Network of the National Capital Region, wants to flip that dynamic. Jessica Keats is an International Healer,... The post Putting Yourself First with Jessica Keats – September 3, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, life is full of challenges and opportunities for start-ups. Leaning on your women entrepreneur community is one way of navigating adversity and celebrating success – just ask Theresa Laurico, Founder of SocialLIGHT and panelist for Startup Canada’s 2020 Canadian Export Challenge.    ... The post Finding Community Through Adversity with Theresa Laurico – August 27, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Inventors and developers are time and time again urged to stay away from the start-up world, especially if they are women. Ilana Ben-Ari, Founder of Twenty One Toys and winner of Startup Canada’s 2019 Mississauga Canadian Export Challenge, thinks creating a sustainable business with a... The post Combining Design and Social Impact with Ilana Ben-Ari – August 20, 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.