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We're thrilled to share an insightful presentation by Dr. Victoria Hurth, featured at the Canadian Securities Exchange's Summit on Responsible Investment (SORI)!

Get ready to dive into the future of responsible investing!

This week host James Black welcomes Chris King, Senior Vice President at OTC Markets Group who shares his insights on how to best leverage a Canadian listing through the facilities of the OTC Markets' QB, and QX tiers. Topics discussed include:0:00 Introducing OTC Markets Group 1:35 The OTC advantages for international, listed companies 3:05 The impact of quotation on trading 3:35 Preparing to get quoted 6:15 The Pink Sheets, stay or go?7:25 The cost of getting quotes and reference clients 8:20 Considerations ahead of a potential national listing 10:25 The risks of prematurely listing on a US exchange 11:45 Lawful but Awful  #Alwaysinvested

This week we welcome back Thomas S. Caldwell, Chairman of Caldwell Securities who shares his annual outlook for the market and economy and explains why there are reasons for investor optimism this year.#Alwaysinvested

This week, host Anna Serin is joined by Jason Barnard CEO of Foremost Lithium (CSE:FAT) and Scott Eldridge, CEO of United Lithium (CSE:ULTH), to discuss the trends and global dynamics that are influencing the supply and demand for lithium.Anna, Jason, and Scott also discuss the use cases for the metal and how the emergence of electric vehicles has impacted exploration efforts across the world including Canada and Australia.#AlwaysinvestedHost: Anna SerinGuests: Jason Barnard and Scott EldridgeProducer: James Black

This week, host Anna Serin is joined by Gwen Preston, newsletter writer, and mining news blogger at #ResourceMaven to discuss recent developments and current trends in the mineral exploration and investment space.Gwen shares her views on how rate hikes have impacted the mineral investment space, the new competition for speculative capital, and the impact of electrification on the global demand for mineral supplies.Consider this your primer during mineral investing season at VRIC, RoundUp and PDAC!

Welcome back to The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. This week, host James Black is joined by Hamish Khamisa, Founder and President of Sparx Publishing Group, where they discuss his findings from over a decade of analyzing investment trends, particularly those in the self-directed investment space.James and Hamish then go deeper into the trends that are arising as a result of changing investor demographics, as well as the real impacts of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) company practices and how these efforts might impact investment in the coming years. Finally, they touch on the topic of what it really means for a company to make the world a "better" place and why the measure of true profit really is up for discussion! Show link: Make the World Better Magazine | Issue 4 (sparxpg.com)Hosts: James Black Producer: James BlackGuests: Hamish Khamisa 

Welcome back to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. On this week's episode, host James Black welcomes back Rob Cook, Sr. VP at the Canadian Securities Exchange to share interviews and stories from his recent journey to Rwanda and Uganda. During his travels Rob sat down for conversations with intrepid entrepreneurs including  Robert Twibaze, a hotelier in Kigali, Rwanda who shares the origin story of his new hotel the "Governor's Residence" that finds its origins back to when he was a local tourist guide in the area. We then catch-up with Mark Mutaahi, a Canadian educated Ugandan who returned to his homeland to fund the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators in Uganda.Hosts: James Black and Rob CookProducer: James BlackGuests: Robert Twibaze and Mark Mutaahi 

Welcome back to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. On this week's episode, host James Black welcomes back Neil Seeman, a Canadian educator, internet entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and author. Neil's new book "Accelerated Minds: Unlocking the Fascinating, Inspiring, and Often Destructive Impulses that Drive the Entrepreneurial Brain" dives into the brain science of why entrepreneurs do what they do and take the risks that they take. In this conversation Neil emphasizes the role of dopamine and how it dictates entrepreneurial behavior and describes what unhealthy and healthy entrepreneurial behavior really looks like. Ultimately, the conversation lands on the paramount question around the role society plays in supporting entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial mental health. Neil's new book launches May 9th, 2023.Show Links:Neil's new book! Accelerated Minds: Unlocking the Fascinating, Inspiring, and Often Destructive Impulses that Drive the Entrepreneurial Brain: Seeman, Neil: 9781990823046: Books - Amazon.caLast time Neil was on the show: Neil Seeman on Actionable Insights with Incalculable Amounts of Data | RIWI Corp. (CSE:RIW) - YouTubeHost: James BlackProducer: James BlackGuest: Neil Seeman

Welcome back to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. On this week's episode host James Black taps into the extraordinary journey of Quawntay "Bosco" Adams, whose odyssey from the streets of Compton to federal prison and now to Hollywood is truly the story of one man whose dream was simply too big for anything to stop. Bosco's story is the entrepreneurial journey personified - a journey where nothing is guaranteed, the odds are lopsided, and resources are slim at best. In this discussion, Quawntay talk's about the power of self-belief and the near infinite capabilities of the human spirit and intuition. We only scratch the surface of Bosco's incredible journey and encourage listeners to dig deeper via the show links below: Show Links:Bosco's memoir: Chasin' Freedum — Quawntay Bosco AdamsWebsite: and National Geographic Special Quawntay "Bosco" Adams | Author and former prisoner. (quawntayboscoadams.com)Host: James BlackProducer: James BlackGuest: Quawntay "Bosco" Adams

Welcome back to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. On this week's episode, host James Black welcomes back Alex Tapscott, Co-Founder of the Blockchain Research Institute to talk about all things blockchain, decentralized finance, and Web3. This conversation is a natural extension from James and Alex's conversation back in 2019 where Alex discussed the origins and practical implications of the 'Blockchain Revolution'. Alex is now on the path to launching his new book "Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier" and he shares his viewpoints on the fall of FTX, Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse and how these failures relate to the world of decentralized finance and crypto. Show Links:Alex's new book! Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier eBook : Tapscott, Alex: Amazon.ca: Kindle StoreLast time Alex was on the show: Alex Tapscott on his Unshakeable Belief in the Blockchain RevolutionHost: James BlackProducer: James BlackGuest: Alex Tapscott

On this episode of the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast we welcome back Bill Besenhofer, CEO of The Fresh Factory (CSE:FRSH). In this week's conversation, we chat about the platform they have  built to accelerate the growth of disruptive food and beverage brands that are vertically integrated from the farm to shelf. The Fresh Factory strives to provide tangible answers to some profound questions facing modern consumers - how do we eat healthier? How do we do this at scale? How do we get better products on the shelves for ourselves and for our children? Delivering answers to these questions comes down to a shared vision across the value-chain of those participating in the food business AND a dedication to execution from the manufacturing-end to ensure safe, consistent and healthy products end-up on consumers tables. It's not easy and Bill goes into detail as to how they are pulling it ALL together.About The Fresh FactoryThe Fresh Factory is a vertically integrated company focused on accelerating the growth of the fresh, clean-label, plant-based food and beverage brands of tomorrow. The Fresh Factory owns or partners with emerging brands in the plant-based space to develop, manufacture, and sell products made from fresh produce and recognizable ingredients. It operates from its centrally located manufacturing facility near Chicago, serving customers across the US. As a public benefits corporation, The Fresh Factory is ESG-focused, driven to make a lighter, greener impact on the environment and a stronger, positive impact on local communities and the food system as a whole. #alwaysinvestedHost: James BlackProducer: James BlackGuest: Bill Besenhofer

It's International Women's Day! Join the Canadian Securities Exchange's Anna Serin as she's joined by CSE CFO Mary Anne Palangio and CSE CLO Tracey Stern for a special edition of the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. In this episode, Mary Anne and Tracey share perspectives earned through their unique journeys in the Canadian Capital Markets, including the specific challenges and opportunities they see for women building their careers in the legal, finance, and accounting sectors.#alwaysinvestedHost: Anna SerinProducer: James BlackGuests: Tracey Stern and Mary Anne Palangio

On this week's episode of the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast we welcome back Todd Shapiro, CEO of Red Light Holland (CSE:TRIP). In this week's conversation, we discuss why their stock symbol isn't quite as representative of the company as it once was (or was meant to be) and "dig" into  the things they are doing to diversify within the realm of mushrooms.Red Light Holland is a company that originally found its platform around psychotropic (or hallucinogenic) truffles, specifically in the realm of microdosing. Now the company has expanded its business to the world of "exotic" mushrooms, and Todd explains why this movement beyond psychedelic mushrooms is part of a larger vision and passion to build a legacy business that can extend to future generations.About Red Light HollandRed Light Holland is an Ontario-based corporation engaged in the production, growth and sale of functional mushrooms and mushroom home grow kits in North America and Europe, and a premium brand of psilocybin truffles to the legal, recreational market within the Netherlands, in compliance with all applicable laws. Host: James BlackProducer: James BlackGuest: Todd Shapiro

On this week's show of the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast we welcome Ray Williams to discuss  diversity, race, and social equity, and why these themes are critical on both a human and economic level.Ray Williams is the Vice Chairman - Financial Markets at National Bank Financial and has a storied banking career that has spanned decades. We discuss the legacy he's working to achieve through National Bank and organizations like the Black Opportunity Fund and 100 Strong. Notably, this discussion provides a prompt for executives and investors alike to ask themselves the question of whether they're doing enough to investigate, encourage, and mentor talent from all backgrounds and to best position their firms with the best people that will bring their enterprises the greatest success. Show Links:Ray Williams - Rotman School of Management (utoronto.ca)Black Opportunity Fund 100 Strong FoundationHost: James BlackProducer: James BlackGuest: Ray Williams, ICD.D

The sixth episode of this year's program has us catching up with Brayden Sutton, CEO of The BC Bud Corporation (CSE:BCBC).Brayden isn't just a CEO... he's had a colourful career as a trader, as an #entrepreneur, and investor at a young age. He's even written a book called Money Mind: Beyond Speculation - a deep dive on his own journey in speculative investing and portfolio management. In this conversation we discuss what brought him back to the cannabis industry with The BC Bud Co. (CSE:BCBC) and then we dive deeper into the motivations for writing a personal finance book.About The BC Bud CorporationThe BC Bud Co is a house of brands created by industry professionals who are passionate about the user experience and ever-changing consumer demand. Founder-led and based in British Columbia; we take the heritage of BC Bud seriously.Visit: www.thebcbc.comLearn more about Money Mind: Beyond Speculation at Amazon: Money Mind: Beyond Speculation : Sutton, B.R.: Amazon.ca: BooksHost: James BlackProducer: James BlackGuest: Brayden Sutton

This week we take the show on-the-road to Tel Aviv, Israel where we get caught up with tech executives in the health tech, cannabis, life sciences and food tech sectors. First-up is an intro to VVT Medical led by Erez Tetro and Concenter BioPharma, led by Dror Chevion. After introducing their respective businesses Erez and Dror sit down with guest host Mark Francis to discuss the motivations behind their businesses and the hard lessons learned bringing their visions to market. Following that, we go rapid-fire with Rob Cook, who introduces several more innovators and executives from the Israeli tech space, including those standing firmly at the intersection of public markets and entrepreneurship. Featured on this week's show are:Erez Tetro - CEO of VVT MedicalDror Chevion - CEO, Co-Founder, Director of Concenter BioPharma Jonathan Ben-Cnaan - Co-Founder of Atlas Global Brands (CSE:ATL)Eli Ben Haroosh - CEO of Stickit LabsTamir Gedo - CEO of Beyond Oil (CSE:BOIL)Yoav Bar Joseph - Founder & CEO of Cannibble Foodtech (CSE:PLCN)andIris Bincovich - CEO of InnoCan Pharma (CSE:INNO) it's a fascinating cross sector of the types of companies one can find in the "start-up nation" and great examples of innovation at work - so please enjoy the show and our apologies for some of the spotty audio on this week's recording - we did our best within very noisy environments to bring you this week's episode - enjoy! Hosts: James Black, Rob Cook and Mark FrancisProducer: James Black

After previously appearing as a special guest moderator on CSE's Esports in the Capital Markets program, Esports executive Ben Feferman returns to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs podcast to talk about the current state of the Esports industry. After riding a wave of growth driven by public markets speculation prior to the pandemic, the industry finds itself re-calibrating after several shakeups in the industry. Ben highlights some the challenges that have faced the Esports category but also shares where he sees growth prospects in the sector and where it will ultimately find wins as business models mature in this still-nascent business. Host: James BlackProducer: James Black Guest: Ben Feferman

Jay Martin, President and CEO of Cambridge House International makes his long-overdue return to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs podcast!In this episode we follow-up 30 months after our last conversation with Jay when the impact of the global pandemic was starting to irreversibly alter the path of his business at Cambridge House International - a business anchored by several well-known investment conferences. Since that time Jay has moved most of Cambridge's activities into the online-content world with the exception of the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC), which takes its rightful place again in Vancouver from January 29-30, 2023.In this discussion Jay reveals the reasons for bringing back the show and why its still critically important to bring investors and entrepreneurs together under one roof. He also highlights how his experience with one former Prime Minister re-affirmed his belief in bringing the conference back as an in-person event.Mr. Martin also discusses his viewpoints on investors newsletters and how he sources his own motivation for writing a weekly digest for his followers. For those looking for advice on who to follow or what newsletters to consider then look no further than Jay's principles shared on this week's program.Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (cambridgehouse.com)Host: James BlackProducer: James BlackGuest: Jay Martin

We start our second show of the season by revisiting one of the most memorable interviews from last season with Ilan Sobel, CEO of BioHarvest Sciences (CSE:BHSC). On last year's interview we learned about the driving mission of his company to build "human utility value". We use that as a jumping-off point as we re-unite after a notable year for the company despite global and economic headwinds.Ilan provides an update on BioHarvest's two key product verticals in the  Polyphenol and Cannabis sectors, and how each are taking unique (and in some cases, similar) paths to market. Ilan also reflects on some of the choices the company has made with respect to developing its sales funnel and shares valuable lessons about acting as a "learning" organization and listening to your customers.Mr. Sobel is Chief Executive officer of  BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE:BHSC)  -  the developer and exclusive owner of the proprietary and patent-protected BioFarming technology. It is the first and only industrial-scale plant cell technology capable of producing the active plant ingredients without the necessity to grow the plant itself. The Company's technology is non-GMO and has already been validated by VINIA®, the red grapes cells functional food/dietary supplement produced and sold by BioHarvest Sciences Inc. The Company plans to generate significant revenue within the global nutraceutical ingredients and dietary supplements market with VINIA® and other Super Fruit Nutraceutical products. Further, by adapting this technology to the Cannabis plant, and building adequate production capacity, BioHarvest Sciences Inc.'s objective is to become a leading supplier of Cannabis for both medicinal and legal recreational purposes. Visit: www.bioharvest.com Host: James BlackProducer: James BlackGuest: Ilan Sobel

Welcome back to a new season of the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast!This year promises to be another compelling year of discussion with entrepreneurs, investors and influencers standing firmly in the intersection between entrepreneurship and the public markets.Season 3's inaugural interview is with returning guest Cameron Chell. Cam is the Co-Founder and CEO Co-Founder of Draganfly Innovations Inc. (CSE:DPRO), a global UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) leader in hardware, software, logistics & services.Cam reflects on his experiences since his last appearance on the show during the onset of the pandemic in 2020. Since that time his company has ventured into Ukraine to deliver life-saving technology to the warring nation.  Cam explains why he was willing to take the risk to take his business into a warzone and why there wasn't any other choice as an entrepreneur.Mr. Chell is also Co-Founder and Chairman MetaWorks Platforms (CSE:MWRK) -  an award winning blockchain and Web3 development platform that empowers Fortune 5000 brands to create and monetize their own metaverse. We spend time reflecting on the post-FTX reality for companies in the crypto/blockchain space and why the fall of FTX might have been inevitable yet necessary.Host: James BlackGuest: Cameron Chell

Episode 31 of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast is live! The CSE's Barrington Miller chats with Millennial Strategies Partner Jeffrey Guillot about the company's lobbying work, cannabis legalization in the US, and New York State's positioning within the industry. The conversation also addresses CAURD licenses, the illicit versus legal markets, and cannabis oversupply. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Jeffrey discuss in this edition of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast:00:00 - Introduction00:24 - What is Millennial Strategies all about?01:42 - What does a lobbyist do?03:06 - Cannabis in New York State08:01 - New York State's potential11:15 - What will happen to the legacy market?15:36 - Is Federal legalization possible?21:45 - What can be done about oversupply?25:20 - Where can we learn more about Millennial Strategies?

Episode 30 of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast is live! The CSE's Barrington Miller chats with Malvados Founder & CEO Jen Rainnie about her journey from being a former Canadian windsurfing champion to a fashion entrepreneur, her advice for women in business, and Malvados's beach-inspired footwear and authentic brand identity. The conversation also addresses the steps Malvados is taking toward environmental, social and governance (ESG). Here's an overview of what Barrington and Jen discuss in this edition of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast:00:00 - Introduction03:27 - What is Barrington wearing?04:19 - What is the landscape like being a female entrepreneur?05:46 - What exactly is surf culture today? 06:51 - Who is your customer?09:55 - What advice would you give to yourself knowing what you know now?12:23 - What market has surprised you the most?16:12 - What are your long term goals?

The CSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Beau Whitney, Founder of Whitney Economics, to discuss data-driven trends in cannabis globally, including US legalization, emerging markets, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG). The conversation also addresses how Whitney Economics uses data to help cannabis operators navigate the industry. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Beau discuss in this edition of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast:00:00 – Introduction02:00 – Global trends in the cannabis industry03:28 – The cannabis industry in Canada and the US07:05 – How do American cannabis companies differ from coast to coast? How is the industry shaped by state legislation?11:33 – How do ESG (environmental and social governance) mandates tie into the valuation of multi-state operators?14:40 – Is the current economic data contributing to the liberalization of cannabis policy in the US?16:52 – What are the data points that have shifted over the last 7 years?19:32 – Have there been any surprising individuals, organizations, and corporations that have reached out to collaborate?22:59 – Within the business of data, who are Whitney Economics' competitors and/or collaborators?24:29 – Key findings from the business report that Whitney Economics published in 2020

This week, we're highlighting Women's Health, where we'll be exploring innovative methods to treat an array of conditions that negatively impact women's lives, including breast cancer, candidiasis, and pelvic floor issues.This week's episode features three executives from cutting-edge technology companies including Prof. Ehud Davidson, Director at Zero Candida,Rachel Bartholemew, CEO of Hyivy Health, Dr. Valérie Léveillé, Founder & CEO of NexPlasmaGenEach executive will present a brief overview of their business, after which they will be joined by guest moderator Mark Francis as they answer questions about their sector and the potential for their technology in the near future.  Tech Tuesday is proudly presented by the Canadian Securities Exchange and hosted this week by Barrington Miller.Don't miss another Tech Tuesday! Subscribe to the series here: https://www.airmeet.com/e/51cef220-6d9e-11ec-aa46-c9b4e9262171

This week, we're highlighting US Angels: Ortho Tech, where we'll be exploring innovative methods to treat musculoskeletal conditions that aim to reduce costs and recovery times.This week's episode is a special collaboration between the CSE and US Angels, who nominated this week's slate of executive presentations including Frank Luppino, President & CEO of Remedium Bio Adam Greenspan, Co-Founder & President of Trace Orthopedics Yvonne Bokelman, CEO of Alyve Medical.Each executive will present a brief overview of their business, after which they will be joined by guest moderator Mark Francis as they answer questions about their sector and the potential for their technology in the near future.  Tech Tuesday is proudly presented by the Canadian Securities Exchange and hosted this week by Barrington Miller.Don't miss another Tech Tuesday! Subscribe to the series here: https://www.airmeet.com/e/51cef220-6d9e-11ec-aa46-c9b4e9262171

The CSE's Barrington Miller is joined by President and CEO of Dable Advisory and Consulting Services Paul Rice, and CFO, Transaction Advisory, Corporate Development, and Corporate Strategy of Kinza Consulting Michael Perron in this special edition podcast to discuss the history of business for Indigenous communities, how steps for reconciliation can be taken, and hopes for the future.

The CSE's Barrington Miller and Scott Pritchard are joined by X Machina Co-Founder & VP of Growth and Value Creation Vaughn DiMarco and Co-Founder, CTO, & CPO Daniel Drouet to discuss the funding gap in the market for early-stage tech companies and how X Machina aims to bridge that gap. The conversation also addresses the potential uses of AI for industrial applications and why Montreal is a growing hub for the technology sector. Here's an overview of the discussion in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast:00:00 – Introduction04:02 – What does X Machina do?07:25 – How does X Machina choose AI companies? 09:55 – What is the difference between artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning?14:48 – What is Startupfest and how does X Machina choose companies? Where do you see the best opportunities? 18:43 – How does X Machina provide value to potential companies?21:59 - Why is Montreal an AI and tech hub? 29:21 - What are SR&ED credits?36:05 - How many companies has X Machina looked at in 2022?38:20 - What types of companies/industries are emerging? 39:38 - Are there any companies coming from outside of North America into Montreal?

The CSE is proud to present this special session recorded on Tuesday June 14th, 2022 during PDAC 2022.  Titled Proposed "Changes" to 43-101: What You Need to Know, the CSE's Anna Serin was joined by CSE Listings Manager and In-House Geologist, Darcy Krohman, and Alixe Cormick, a lawyer at Venture Law Corporation. Listen and stay at the forefront of the proposed changes to the 43-101 legislation that will have an impact on both mining companies and their investors!

In a special episode for Asian Heritage Month, the CSE's Phillip Shum is joined by Enduro Metals (CSE:ENDR) Director of Communications Sean Kingsley to discuss his journey to a successful career in mining, his advice for young people, and the challenges he faces at his job. The conversation also addresses what Asian Heritage Month means to Sean and the influence of his Chinese heritage on his perspectives. Here's an overview of what Phillip and Sean discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast:"00:00 - Introduction and family background03:40 - Professional background05:15 - Getting into the mining space07:10 - The most exciting part of the job08:50 - Advice for anyone who wants to get into the industry10:55 - How has your Asian heritage shaped the person you are today?13:25 - Any traditions that you are especially proud of? 17:30 - The state of discovering new minerals/metals20:30 - What does Asian Heritage Month mean to you?22:30 - Final message and contact information

In a special episode for Asian Heritage Month, the CSE's Phillip Shum is joined by Entheon Biomedical (CSE:ENBI) Director Ruth Chun, M.A., J.D. to discuss her journey to a successful career in law and cannabis, her advice for young people, and the importance of Asian representation in leadership roles. The conversation also addresses what Asian Heritage Month means to Ruth and how her Korean heritage informs her decision-making.Here's an overview of what Phillip and Ruth discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast:00:00 - Introduction and Background03:06 - How Ruth became involved in Hollard Insurance Company of Namibia06:30 - Ruth's inspiration behind working in the field07:55 - Advice for someone who wants to enter the field11:15 - The three most important things people should know about your culture14:40 - Interesting hobbies you have that people should know about16:01 - Role models and Asian representation in popular culture18:25 - What does Asian Heritage Month mean to you?

In a special episode celebrating Asian Heritage Month, the CSE's Phillip Shum is joined by Anish Chopra, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Portfolio Management Corporation, to discuss his journey to a successful career in wealth management, his advice for young people entering the industry, and why diversity is so important for fostering new insights. The conversation also addresses what Asian Heritage Month means to Mr. Chopra.Here's an overview of the discussion in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast:00:00 - Introduction and Background05:35 - What inspired you to work in accounting?08:45 - Advice for others who want to join the industry11:35 - How has your heritage shaped your identity?14:00 - What does Asian Heritage Month mean to you?14:55 - What are some talents or skills that most people don't know you have?16:10 - Social media links and website information

To kick off the Capital Markets Comeback Tour, a joint event by the CSE and irlabs, the CSE's Barrington Miller and Anna Serin are joined by Caroline Sawamoto and Alyssa Barry, CPIR, the Principals and Co-Founders of irlabs, an investor relations advisory firm. The four discuss the exciting cross-country event, the Capital Markets Comeback Tour, including a sneak peek at companies attending. Here's an overview of what Barrington, Anna, Alyssa, and Caroline discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast:00:00 - Introduction and background02:00 - How was irlabs started?03:40 - Vancouver's significance to the Canadian capital markets07:00 - What to expect from the tour11:00 - What does success look like for irlabs?12:50 - List of participating companies13:40 - Social media links and website information15:25 - Alyssa's music-related past18:15 - Tour dates and cities19:55 - Additional contact information

In a special episode for Earth Day, the CSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Ashish Malik, CEO of Bee Vectoring Technologies (CSE:BEE), to discuss this agriculture technology company's use of commercial bees as a more sustainable alternative to traditional pesticides. The conversation also addresses the growing demand for agriculture across the world due to population growth. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Ashish discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast:00:00 - Introduction and background02:12 - How does Bee Vectoring make the world better?04:20 - Limitations of the system05:30 - How bees are involved with the system's process07:10 - What is colony collapse disorder?08:40 - What kinds of bees are used?

In a special episode for Earth Day, the CSE's Anil Mall is joined by Keith Driver, CEO of EarthRenew (CSE:ERTH), to discuss their regenerative fertilizer solution that focuses on building back soil and preventing nutrient run-off. The conversation also addresses overcoming misconceptions in the conventional farming industry. Here's an overview of what Anil and Keith discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast:00:00 - Introduction and background01:40 - The challenges of using traditional fertilizer 02:52 - EarthRenew's journey04:40 - The challenges of introducing new technology to farmers08:10 - Business and advertising strategy11:11 - Hurdles yet to overcome13:00 - Current target areas and plans for expansion14:30 - Feedback from their shareholders17:20 - Social media links and website information18:40 - Keith Driver's message for Earth Day

In a special episode for Earth Day, the CSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Juan Carlos Giron Jr., Senior Vice President of EnviroGold Global (CSE:NVRO), to discuss this clean technology company's efforts to reprocess mine tailings and produce metals without mining. The conversation also addresses the importance of leaving a lasting environmental legacy.Here's an overview of what Barrington and Juan discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast:00:00 - Introduction and background02:00 - EnviroGold's extraction process04:40 - Leaving a positive environmental legacy06:00 - Socials and other information about EnviroGold

In a special episode for Earth Day, CSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Dr. Tamir Gedo, CEO of Beyond Oil, to discuss the company's product for cooking oils that targets free fatty acids. The conversation also addresses the environmental issue of getting rid of cooking oil at scale and how their product could be part of the solution.Here's an overview of what Barrington and Dr. Gedo discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast:00:00 - Introduction and background00:59 - Beyond Oil's free fatty acid extraction technology01:30 - Benefits of extracting free fatty acid from cooking oil03:40 - Effects on flavour and taste06:30 - How to use the product09:00 - Environmental impacts10:30 - How the idea for Beyond Oil started14:00 - Effects of COVID-19 on the business

CSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Colin Lynch, Managing Director at TD Asset Management, to discuss the Black Opportunity Fund (BOF), a registered charity that provides access to capital and capacity to Black entrepreneurs. The conversation addresses barriers to accessing capital in Canada, COVID-19's impact, and steps to obtaining a grant or loan through BOF.Here's an overview of what Barrington and Colin discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast:00:00 - Introduction and background02:05 - What is the Black Opportunity Fund?05:10 - How to apply for funding09:00 - Requirements and repayment process 13:16 - Social media links and website information