Startup Canada Podcast

Hosted by Rick Spence

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300

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Oct 2026

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EN-US

About the show

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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November 3, 202657 min

Build It with Purpose with Sean Rayland-Boubar

Sean Rayland-Boubar is the Founder of Winnipeg based Red Rebel Armour. Red... The post Build It with Purpose with Sean Rayland-Boubar first appeared on Startup Canada .

October 27, 202641 min

Fantastic Plastic: A New Resource Extraction with Janna Swales

Janna Swales is the Founder of Yukon Plastics, based in Whitehorse, Yukon.... The post Fantastic Plastic: A New Resource Extraction with Janna Swales first appeared on Startup Canada .

October 20, 202650 min

$200K in Year One With Zero Ad Spend with Ashlyn Newlove

Ashlyn Newlove is the Creator and Founder of Smart Sip Cream Co.... The post $200K in Year One With Zero Ad Spend with Ashlyn Newlove first appeared on Startup Canada .

October 8, 202653 min

Polar Bears and Back by Bedtime with Josh Gale

Josh Gale is the President of Gold Star Canadian Tours, an adventure... The post Polar Bears and Back by Bedtime with Josh Gale first appeared on Startup Canada .

October 8, 20268 min

Why Sharing Stories Beats Giving Advice with Rob Fraser

Our Podcast Producer met with Rob Fraser in Victoria BC before he... The post Why Sharing Stories Beats Giving Advice with Rob Fraser first appeared on Startup Canada .

September 29, 202647 min

Never Back to Zero: Art, Aging and AI with Anthea Taljaard

Anthea Taljaard shares her journey from corporate management to folk art sculpture.... The post Never Back to Zero: Art, Aging and AI with Anthea Taljaard first appeared on Startup Canada .

September 22, 202644 min

Why Lived Experience Creates Better Accessibility Solutions with Trish Kelly

In this episode, Trish Kelly, Managing Director of Untapped Accessibility, shares her... The post Why Lived Experience Creates Better Accessibility Solutions with Trish Kelly first appeared on Startup Canada .

September 15, 20261 hr 4 min

Connecting Generations Through Kokom Scrunchies with Mya and Marcie Beaudry

Mya Beaudry is the Founder of Kokom Scrunchies. Mya shares her journey... The post Connecting Generations Through Kokom Scrunchies with Mya and Marcie Beaudry first appeared on Startup Canada .

September 8, 202651 min

How Skipper Otto Turned Seafood Into a Community Model with Sonia Strobel

Sonia Strobel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Skipper Otto. Sonia shares... The post How Skipper Otto Turned Seafood Into a Community Model with Sonia Strobel first appeared on Startup Canada .

September 1, 202647 min

How Persistence Built a Pet Business That Won’t Quit with Smriti Pratishruti

Smriti Pratishruti is the Owner and Founder of PawzNDogz. In this episode,... The post How Persistence Built a Pet Business That Won’t Quit with Smriti Pratishruti first appeared on Startup Canada .