Startup Canada

Mar 03 2025 10 ep. 42 mins 359
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Women in Femtech with Rachel Bartholomew

Mar 03 2025 46 mins  
In this conversation, Rachel Bartholomew, founder of Femtech Canada and Hyivy Health, shares her personal journey through cancer diagnosis and treatment, which inspired her to innovate in women's health technology. She discusses the growth of Femtech Canada, its international collaborations, and the current state of the Femtech ecosystem in Canada. Rachel emphasizes the importance

Resilient and Ready: The Rain Gear Pro Story with Keilan Clark

Feb 24 2025 41 mins  
In this episode, Kelian Clark, of Rain Gear Pro, shares the story behind the brand, how they have built loyal and committed customers, and where they are growing into in the future.

Warm Traditions: Building a Sustainable Business in the North with Brenda Dragon

Feb 17 2025 42 mins  
In this conversation, Rick Spence speaks to Brenda Dragon, Founder of Aurora Heat, in the Northwest Territories. Made from beaver fur, Brenda's business emphasizes the value of Indigenous entrepreneurship in promoting environmental responsibility. Listeners, Brenda and her team have generously created a code for you to shop with. Use STARTUPCAN and receive a free pair of thumb war

Courage and Impact: Building Eco-Friendly Brands with Jeremy Lang

Feb 10 2025 38 mins  
Jeremy Lang, Founder of Pela Cases and Co-Founder of Lomi, shares insights on the importance of celebrating small wins in entrepreneurship, his journey into sustainability, and the innovative products he has developed, including compostable phone cases and the Lomi food waste recycling system.

Supported and Funded Business Journeys with Andrea Welling

Feb 03 2025 41 mins  
Andrea Welling, Regional Director for British Columbia at Futurpreneur, discusses the vital role of mentorship and financial support for young entrepreneurs. She explains how Futurpreneur provides resources, including loans up to $75,000, to help diverse entrepreneurs overcome barriers to starting their businesses.

Can Technology Transform Mental Health Care for Children? with Matt Cohen

Jan 20 2025 45 mins  
In this episode, Matt Cohen, Founder and CEO of PlaySpace, a digital health platform focused on improving mental health care for children, discusses the evolution of therapy from in-person sessions to virtual environments, emphasizing the importance of engaging children in therapy through play.

Creating and Contributing to an Inclusive Society with Emily Mercy

Jan 13 2025 48 mins  
Emily Mercy lives by the principle that whatever your mind can conceive, it can achieve. Emily has always been a creator and had the ability to visualize the outcomes that she hopes to achieve. As the Co-Founder and the Managing Director at Goparity Canada, Emily has gained valuable insights into the challenges facing the Canadian social finance landscape. Everyday she works to adv

Solving the Connection Conundrum with Shawn Hewat

Jan 06 2025 39 mins  
Shawn is the CEO and co-founder of Wavy, the Culture Hub for distributed teams. Wavy empowers companies to build meaningful connection and community at work, regardless of where employees are located. With a background in employee experience and marketing, Shawn is passionate about the future of work, people and culture, and work-play-life balance. Outside of Wavy, she can be found

How Tech Can Transform Travel with Shelley Montreuil

Dec 16 2024 43 mins  
Shelley Montreuil has more than 15 years of experience building and managing tech for tourism. Trippl is a next generation, all in one trip planning app that partners with tourism destinations to bring travellers ‘gems’ without having to go through the hassle of scouring the web.

Seeds of Success: Revolutionizing Indoor Gardening with Alberto Aguilar

Dec 09 2024 37 mins  
Alberto Aguilar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Plantaform Technology, an innovative company focused on creating smart indoor gardens using NASA's FogPonics technology. Alberto shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges faced during product development, and the impact of COVID-19 on food supply chains.