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In this exciting interview with Elad Barak, CEO and co-founder of Djot, a Toronto-based startup that is revolutionizing the cannabis industry with its precise dosing technology. Elad will discuss Djot's proprietary Dispenser and Pod technology and how it allows users to enhance any beverage with the tap of a finger, creating a personalized and convenient … Continue reading Revolutionizing the Cannabis Industry on The Startup Talk Podcast →
In this episode of Startup Talk, we delve into the world of AI-powered content creation with Max Sinclair, the co-founder and CEO of Ecomtent.ai. Drawing from his extensive background at Amazon, Max shares how he and his co-founder were inspired to revolutionize e-commerce by harnessing the potential of AI-generated content. Max's journey unfolds as he … Continue reading AI-Powered Product Image Magic: How Max Sinclair's Ecomtent is changing photoshoots and the E-commerce Landscape →
In this captivating episode of Startup Talk, we delve into the world of startups and venture building with Bernie Li, general partner of Antler Canada. Join our host as he sits down with Bernie to uncover the secrets behind the Antler program's success in nurturing aspiring entrepreneurs. Discover the essentials of identifying the right time … Continue reading From MVP to Venture: Navigating the Startup Journey with Antler Canada →
Join us on this exciting episode of Startup Talk as we delve into the world of innovative job applications with the co-founders of CoverQuick, Divine and Tosin. Discover how two ambitious entrepreneurs transitioned from a sock-selling venture to revolutionizing job hunting through the power of AI. With personal insights, engaging anecdotes, and a passion for … Continue reading Cracking the Job Market Code: How CoverQuick's AI Lands Dream Jobs Faster →
In this episode of the Startup Talk Podcast, the Startup Coach sits down with Neil Weitzman, an entrepreneur who is passionate about helping immigrant entrepreneurs succeed in Canada. Neil is the CEO and Co-Founder of PORCH, an exclusive community for immigrant entrepreneurs and professionals, and the Founder of revenue•x, a Fractional CRO service that helps … Continue reading PORCH Helping 1 Million Immigrant Entrepreneurs Succeed →
Unleashing the Power of AI in Cannabis Cultivation with GrowDoc. In this episode of the Startup Talk Podcast we're speaking with Daniel Lirette, founder and CEO of GrowDoc, a cannabis tech startup that uses artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way commercial cannabis growers approach cultivation problems. In this interview, Daniel shares his insights on the … Continue reading Unleashing the Power of AI in Cannabis Cultivation with GrowDoc →
In this interview, Nabil Tayeb, the co-founder of Draft and Goal, shares his thoughts on the topic of AI-generated content and its impact on human creativity. He believes that AI-generated content does not replace human creativity, but instead enhances it by augmenting the possibilities of the human brain. Tayeb also emphasizes that AI models are … Continue reading Revolutionizing Content Creation: An AI-Powered Workflow with Draft and Goal →
In this episode of Startup Talk, we talk to Will Greenblatt, founder of OutLoud Speakers School and author of “Transform Your Speaking Skills: Gain Confidence, Captivate Audiences and Advance Your Career.” Will shares his journey from child TV star to professional actor to entrepreneur and coach, and discusses the power of storytelling and the signature … Continue reading Transform Your Speaking Skills on the Startup Talk Podcast →
In this episode of Startup Talk, we're joined by Philippe Beaudoin, the CEO of Waverly, the innovative deep tech artificial intelligence company building a mobile reader that understands you based on your waves. During the interview, Philippe shares his thoughts on: The inspiration behind the creation of Waverly and its mission to cut through the … Continue reading Waverly on The Startup Talk Podcast →
In this episode of The Startup Talk Podcast, I chat with Anthony Chiaravalloti and Daniel Francavilla, the co-founders of CreatorClub, a company that makes content production simple. They share their insights on producing high-volume content at an efficient cost and converting long-form video into platform-specific micro content. Listen in to learn how they can help … Continue reading CreatorClub on The Startup Talk Podcast →
In this episode of the Startup Talk Podcast, we were joined by Matthew Lombardi, Managing Director of OneEleven, a 55,000 square foot facility in the heart of downtown Toronto that provides open concept seating and private offices for growing technology companies. Matthew began by sharing the history and mission of OneEleven, which is to support … Continue reading OneEleven's Matthew Lombardi on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Alexandra Kapelos-Peters, the founder of Cansulta joins the Startup Coach for this Startup Talk Podcast interview. Cansulta is a platform that makes it easy for individuals and businesses to find and book consultations with vetted experts in a variety of industries. During the interview, Alexandra shares the inspiration behind starting Cansulta, how it differs from … Continue reading Cansulta on The Startup Talk Podcast →
The Startup Coach live as he sits down with Driftscape COO Dan Pronovost to discuss how the Driftscape app allows you to tour, explore, and discover your city & Canada in a whole new way. Explore thousands of spaces, events, and self guided audio tour from local experts with different perspectives, and how Driftscape makes … Continue reading Driftscape on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Dan Flatt, founder and Chief Neighbour of Naborio joins the startup coach to discuss mental health, the loneliness epidemic, building community, and of course starting Navarino, on episode 137 of The Startup Talk Podcast. Naborino Website Naborino on Twitter Naborino on Instagram Naborino on Facebook Naborino on LinkedIn Naborino Job Posting Naborino Pitch Deck … Continue reading Naborino on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Cameron Rowe founder and CEO of Hover is Live in Studio with The Startup Coach to discuss how they are doing food and cannabis delivery by drone in Toronto, scaling the business model, raising money, and much more. Hover Website Hover on Instagram Cameron on Twitter Cameron on LinkedIn Know someone on pain? Try The … Continue reading Hover Drone Delivery on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Take It Easy Group on The Startup Talk Podcast Talking with Tarra Stubbins founder and CEO of Take It Easy Group the Virtual Executive Assistant company about the ways their virtual executive assistants help startups grow, raise funding, focus on what matters most, and keeping good mental health. All this and more on this episode … Continue reading Take It Easy Group on The Startup Talk Podcast →
INVRS on The Startup Talk Podcast Talking with Jennifer Cameron CEO and CFO on INVRS The All-In-One Collaborative Investment Research Platform about building the platform, doing investment research, driving user growth, Equity Crowdfunding, and so much more. INVRS Web site INVRS on Twitter INVRS on Instagram INVRS on LinkedIn Other Great Podcasts: Who Are … Continue reading INVRS on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Canadian Startup Visa Program on The Startup Talk Podcast Taking a deep dive into the hopes and realities of the Canadian Startup Visa Program with Siavash Shekarian of Shekairan Law. With lots of immigration and Startup Visa Q&A at the end. Shekarian Law Website Shekarian Law on Instagram Shekarian law on LinkedIn Automated Transcript of … Continue reading Canadian Startup Visa Program on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Thealzel Lee of Phoenix Fire Joins the Startup Coach to talk about their fund and their first investment in VoxCell BioInnovation on The Startup Talk Podcast. Phoenix Fire Fund VoxCell BioInnovation Thealzel Lee of Phoenix Fire on LinkedIn Automated Transcript of Phoenix Fire Invests in VoxCell BioInnovation on The Startup Talk Podcast Announcer Direct … Continue reading Phoenix Fire Invests in VoxCell BioInnovation on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Jimmy Zachariah co-founder of Ymmij Joins the Startup Coach on this episode of The Startup Talk Podcast to discuss how to get to your true self, leaving a legacy, is the unexamined life worth living, and how Ymmij helps you build paint a true picture of yourself authentically in a private space. Ymmij is currently … Continue reading Ymmij on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Tim Hewson founder of LegalWills.ca Joins the Startup Coach on this episode of The Startup Talk Podcast to discuss the need and reluctance to do Wills, the changing regulatory environment, and expanding globally, and more. LegalWills.ca web site LegalWills on LinkedIn Tim Hewson on LinkedIn Other Great Podcasts: Who Are These Investors Who Are … Continue reading LegalWills.ca on The Startup Talk Podcast →
The cofounders of GTA Yachts Issey Abraha and Jeffrey Nham join the Startup Coach on this episode of The Startup Talk Podcast to discuss the launching a startup during the pandemic, making yachts available to everyone, and expanding to other cities, and more. GTA Yachts Website GTA Yachts Instagram GTA Yachts on Facebook Other … Continue reading GTA Yachts on the Startup Talk Podcast →
Steve Hardy co-founder of Big Calm Tiny Homesteads joins the Startup Coach on this episode of The Startup Talk Podcast to discuss the Tiny Home Movement, Permaculture, Pocket neighbourhoods, raising capital and more. Big Calm Website Big Calm Equity Crowdfunding Campaign Other Great Podcasts: Who Are These Investors Who Are These Startups Open Your … Continue reading Big Calm Tiny Homesteads on The Startup Talk Podcast →
The Startup Coach is joined by Matthew Gibson cofounder of Syngrafii. Discussing founding a company with Canadian legend Margaret Atwood and going from an idea of being able to do remote book signings to being the leader in esignature technologies with over 45 granted and pending patent applications. Check out Syngrafii at https://syngrafii.com/ Other Great … Continue reading Matthew Gibson of Syngrafii on The Startup Talk Podcast →
The Startup Coach is joined by two of the cofounders of Equivesto Ryan Correia and Alex Morsink. Discussing the problems with raising capital, how Equivesto and Equity Crowdfunding is changing the game, Equity Crowdfunding Success stories, Investing in Equivesto and more. Find out more about Equivesto at: Equivesto website Equviesto Learning Centre Equivesto on LinkedIn … Continue reading Building a Better Path to Capital with Equivesto →
Funding Options with Swoop Canada on The Startup Talk Podcast Daire Burke of Swoop Funding Canada joins the Startup Coach to talk about the different types of funding options available to startups in Canada. Find out more about Swoop Funding Canada at: Swoop Canada Instagram Daire Burke on LinkedIn Twitter Invest in Equivesto the Equity … Continue reading Funding Options with Swoop Canada on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Eric Brass founder of Tequila Tromba joins the Startup Coach to talk about launching a tequila brand in Canada, becoming the number 1 independent Premium Tequila Brand, and starting up in Canada. Invest in Equivesto the Equity Crowdfunding platform Other Great Podcasts: Who Are These Investors Who Are These Startups Open Your Energy Guided Meditation … Continue reading Tequila Tromba on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Chris Carder the Executive Director, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Schulich School of Business, York University Special Advisor – Entrepreneurship & Innovation, startup investor, and serial entrepreneur sits down with the Startup Coach to talk about all things entrepreneurship. Other Great Podcasts: Who Are These Investors Who Are These Startups Open Your Energy Guided Meditation Register … Continue reading Chris Carder on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Trevor Shorte joins the Startup Coach live to talk about the new Elevate Entrepreneurship program on this episode of the Startup Talk Podcast. Launched for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), and Women entrepreneurs, Elevate Entrepreneurship, a project developed by TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario and Fanshawe College Corporate Training Solutions, will support entrepreneurs in acquiring … Continue reading Elevate Entrepreneurship on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Trevor and Jesse two of the cofounders of Vibe Hard Kombucha join the Startup Coach to discuss the hard kombucha market, getting into the LCBO, hustling and more all on the this episode of the Startup Talk Podcast. Find out more at: Vibe Hard Kombucha Website Instagram Other Great Podcasts: Who Are These Investors … Continue reading Vibe Hard Kombucha on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Matt, Adam, and Oren the founders of Kitchen Hub Virtual Food Hall, join the Startup Coach to discuss what is a virtual food hall, how takeout tech is evolving, raising $10Million, and of course the Kevin Smith's Mooby's Popup all on this episode of the Startup Talk Podcast. Get $10 off your first order when … Continue reading Kitchen Hub Virtual Food Hall on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Looking ahead at 2022, Daniel Francavilla partner and strategist at King Street Media and fractional CMO, joins the Startup Coach in a forward looking discussion on the Role of Content Marketing and Branding in 2022 and what startups should be looking at to build their brand and audience in 2022. Topics include: Shift to a … Continue reading The Role of Content Marketing and Branding in 2022 →
Kelly Pigeon, CEO and co-founder of Loopt joins the Startup Coach to discuss how the circular economy is changing everything, her entrepreneurial awakening, the process of raising startup rounds, their experience in the Google Accelerator, and lots more. Find out more at: Loopt website LinkedIn Register for Startup and Entrepreneur Events here TorontoStarts Entrepreneur and … Continue reading Loopt on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Ali Shah founder and CEO of TapeReal.com joins the Startup Coach to discuss why the world needs another social media platform, De-platforming, fundraising, privacy over profit, and more Check out TapeReal at TapeReal.com Links Mention in the Podcast TapeReal Equity Crowdfunding Campaign Upcoming Events Equivesto Equity Crowdfunding TorontoStarts Entrepreneur and Startup Community https://ghost.org/ The Tipping … Continue reading TapeReal on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Vincent Lam and Sean Huang co founders of Matidor join the Startup Coach to talk about starting up in Shanghai, serial entrepreneurship, raising capital, startup screwups, and who is the better badminton player on episode 116 of The Startup Talk Podcast Check out Matidor at https://matidor.com/ Links Mention in the Podcast Upcoming Events Equivesto Equity … Continue reading Matidor on the Startup Talk Podcast →
Assel Beglinova co-founder and CEO of Paperstack joins the Startup Coach to talk about growing up in Kazakhstan, the road to Paperstack, Startup Cashflow problems, Startup pricing strategies, how they raised their seed round, Google accelerator and more. Check out Paperstack at https://paperstack.us/ Links Mention in the Podcast Upcoming Events Equivesto Equity Crowdfunding TorontoStarts Entrepreneur … Continue reading Paperstack on The Startup Talk Podcast →
La Vance Dotson of WooYourBoo a great app that makes “working on Your Relationships” fun, sits down with the Startup Coach to discuss the entrepreneurial journey that led to WooYourBoo, how to take the work out of relationships, and why a dating app for people who are in a relationship? La Vance is the Founder … Continue reading WooYourBoo on The Startup Talk Podcast →
EventMobi CEO Bob Vaez on the Startup Talk Podcast EvwntMobi CEO Bob Vaez sits down with the Startup Coach to talk about changing landscape of events, the good, bad, and ugly of events, differences between online, in person, and hybrid events. What makes a good event and how EventMobi has evolved to the demands of … Continue reading EventMobi CEO Bob Vaez on the Startup Talk Podcast →
uCast Co-founder Rand Abou Ras on the Startup Talk Podcast uCast co-founder Rand Abou Ras joins the Startup Coach to talk about growing up entrepreneurial, connecting podcasters and advertisers, and staying true to yourself along the way. oh we also talk about uCast a marketplace for that makes it east podcasters and advertisers of any … Continue reading uCast Co-founder Rand Abou Ras on the Startup Talk Podcast →
OutLoud Speakers School Co-Founder Will Greenblatt on The Startup Talk Podcast Actor, Musician, and Pitch Coach Will Greenblatt joins the Startup Coach to talk about how being a childhood actor, struggling to find yourself, travelling the world, and launching OutLoud Speakers School where they help people communicate with impact and deliver a powerful pitch. Will … Continue reading OutLoud Speakers School Co-Founder Will Greenblatt on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Creative Oxygen Labs on The Startup Talk Podcast “Everyone on planet earth has a right to clean air” and startup Creative Oxygen Labs solution will have your walls actually removing harmful substances from the air you breathe. Christopher Shahabi founder of Creative Oxygen Labs joins the Startup Coach to talk about how they are making … Continue reading Creative Oxygen Labs on The Startup Talk Podcast →
oxio Co-Founder Marc-André Campagna on The Startup Talk Podcast Marc-André Campagna cofounder of oxio joins the Startup Coach about how oxio is changing everything about what it means to be a network operator. Challenging Canadian monopolies and bringing high speed internet, television, and phone services with transparency. Topics include building next generation customer support, rethinking … Continue reading oxio Co-Founder Marc-André Campagna on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Lightfoot Founder Adam Johannson on the Startup Talk Podcast Lightfoot founder Adam Johannsson joins the Startup Coach live to discuss how they are becoming the “stripe of climate change”. How they are offering the tools and tech to track and automatically offset your carbon footprint. Find out more about Lightfoot or on social: Twitter Instagram … Continue reading Lightfoot on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Phyxable Founder Dr. Jim Feng on the Startup Talk Podcast Phyxable is where healing begins. Join founder of Phyxable serial entrepreneur Dr. Jim Feng as he talks to the Startup Coach about how Phyxable empowers you with world class practitioners and technology to treat your injury and pain, while building a better you. Find out … Continue reading Phyxable Founder Dr. Jim Feng on the Startup Talk Podcast →
Leyton Canada's Technical Director Jon Irwin on The Startup Talk Podcast Jon Irwin of Leyton Canada joins the Startup Coach to talk about building a Canadian practice to over 70 employees. How they support businesses of all sizes to find the capital they need. Jon gives us some insider tips and the latest insights on … Continue reading Leyton Canada on The Startup Talk Podcast →
YEDI (York Entrepreneurship Development Institute) on The Startup Talk Podcast Maria Konikov, Director of Operations of York Entrepreneurship Development Institute (YEDI) joins the Startup Coach to discuss how YEDI is leading the way in building great entrepreneurs and startups. YEDI is the Top University Business Accelerator in the World! Find out more about their mission, … Continue reading YEDI (York Entrepreneurship Development Institute) on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Lightster Founder Pativet Sathiensamrit on Ep104 of The Startup Talk Podcast Getting customer feedback early and often is critical for business success and can be difficult. Pativet Sathiensamrit founder of Lightster discusses how easy it is to get customer interviews on demand for as little as $1 per minute and get the feedback you need. … Continue reading Lightster Founder Pativet Sathiensamrit on Ep104 of The Startup Talk Podcast →
AdMass Founder Yuri Kaplan on Ep103 of The Startup Talk Podcast AdMass founder Yuri Kaplan joins the Startup Coach to talk about how AdMass is bringing content / influencer marketing to all businesses for $1-$9 per post! AdMass has a unique business model, as the only creator marketing platform with a pay per post plan. … Continue reading AdMass Founder Yuri Kaplan on Ep103 of The Startup Talk Podcast →
Marlow Founder Nadia Ladak on Ep102 of The Startup Talk Podcast Marlow founder Nadia Ladak joins the Startup Coach to discuss how they are transforming menstrual health, sparking conversations, and and as a startup bringing better products to market. Be part of the discussion live. Find out more about Marlow at https://www.wearemarlow.com/ Watch the Interview … Continue reading Marlow Founder Nadia Ladak on Ep102 of The Startup Talk Podcast →
One Development Corporation Founder Jason Ferreira on Ep101 of The Startup Talk Podcast One Development Corporation Founder Jason Ferreira join's the Startup Coach live to talk about how they are changing the way people can invest in real estate and the challenges of launching a business. Investing in the Toronto real estate isn't just for … Continue reading One Development Corporation Founder Jason Ferreira on Ep101 of The Startup Talk Podcast →
CanaWho Founder Pedro Correia on Episode 100 of the Startup Talk Live Pedro Correia was a professional soccer player before a life changing severe head injury. During recovery he began to questioned the side effects of the treatments and medications. Which led to a deep interest in medical cannabis and founding CanaWho. Find out the … Continue reading CanaWho Founder Pedro Correia on Episode 100 of the Startup Talk Live →