Eldon Sprickerhoff is an active entrepreneur, investor, mentor, author, advisory and board member at the intersections of information security, computer science, machine learning, SaaS, and finance. He is best known for founding eSentire, a leading global cybersecurity Managed Detection and Response company based in Waterloo that in 2021 achieved a…

Eldon Sprickerhoff is an active entrepreneur, investor, mentor, author, advisory and board member at the intersections of information security, computer science, machine learning, SaaS, and finance. He is best known for founding eSentire, a leading global cybersecurity Managed Detection and Response company based in Waterloo that in 2021 achieved a…

For the first time ever, we took the Startup Canada Podcast to the big stage at the Startup Canada Tour in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. In this episode, our host Rick Spence, interviews Kurtis McBride, Founder of Miovision, a fast-growing Kitchener-based company using computer vision, artificial intelligence and advanced modeling to help cities mod…

For the first time ever, we took the Startup Canada Podcast to the big stage at the Startup Canada Tour in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. In this episode, our host Rick Spence, interviews Kurtis McBride, Founder of Miovision, a fast-growing Kitchener-based company using computer vision, artificial intelligence and advanced modeling to help cities mod…

Somia Sadiq, Founder of Narratives Inc., discusses her work in engagement, conflict transformation, and negotiating space for marginalized voices. The post A Trauma Informed Approach to Leadership with Somia Sadiq first appeared on Startup Canada.Oleh Rick Spence

Somia Sadiq, Founder of Narratives Inc., discusses her work in engagement, conflict transformation, and negotiating space for marginalized voices.Oleh Startup Canada

With over two decades of experience in housing development across British Columbia, Dave Ransier brings a visionary approach and invaluable expertise in real estate development, specializing in affordable housing solutions and navigating the permitting process. Dave is the co-founder of Responsible Living.…

With over two decades of experience in housing development across British Columbia, Dave Ransier brings a visionary approach and invaluable expertise in real estate development, specializing in affordable housing solutions and navigating the permitting process. Dave is the co-founder of Responsible Living. The post Home: A Blend of Community, Susta…

Sports is always a trending topic and AI has been a trending topic the last couple years. Fanter is the intersection between the two. Anna O’Brien is the Head of Product at Fanter AI. Anna holds an MBA from Dalhousie University and a BASc in health from St. Francis Xavier University. Anna maintains alignment between product backlog and overarching …

Sports is always a trending topic and AI has been a trending topic the last couple years. Fanter is the intersection between the two. Anna O’Brien is the Head of Product at Fanter AI. Anna holds an MBA from Dalhousie University and a BASc in health from St. Francis Xavier University. Anna maintains alignment between product backlog and overarching …

Tammy Kyte, Executive Director and Co-Founder of GiveWise Canada, merges her deep-rooted passion for authenticity and the transformative power of generosity with an entrepreneurial spirit honed over 15 years of leading a family home building business. Fueled by her passion for innovation, she is dedicated to fostering generosity through collaborati…

Tammy Kyte, Executive Director and Co-Founder of GiveWise Canada, merges her deep-rooted passion for authenticity and the transformative power of generosity with an entrepreneurial spirit honed over 15 years of leading a family home building business. Fueled by her passion for innovation, she is dedicated to fostering generosity through collaborati…

Rosana and Diogo are the co-founder of Ori Gatou where they are using technology to engage customers with brands. As a mother and son team, Rosana and Diogo have learned how to strengthen their partnership, communicate with complete honest and continuously work to find a balance between personal and professional boundaries.…

Rosana and Diogo are the co-founder of Ori Gatou where they are using technology to engage customers with brands. As a mother and son team, Rosana and Diogo have learned how to strengthen their partnership, communicate with complete honest and continuously work to find a balance between personal and professional boundaries. The post When Technology…

Cybersecurity attacks are on the rise and all businesses need to adopt a proactive mindset to protect themselves. Amanda Swain is the Director of Engineering at CIRA. Being cybersafe on a budgetOleh Startup Canada

Cybersecurity attacks are on the rise and all businesses need to adopt a proactive mindset to protect themselves. Amanda Swain is the Director of Engineering at CIRA. Being cybersafe on a budget The post Shielding Canadian Entrepreneurs from Cybersecurity Attacks with Amanda Swain first appeared on Startup Canada.…

Paul is a seasoned international business professional with a deep interest in connecting the dots between natural human creativity, technology, and business to inspire and bring out the best that exists in all of us. As CEO and Founder at Creatubbles, he has overseen the development and launch of the SuperCode app, which he is striving to make the…

Paul is a seasoned international business professional with a deep interest in connecting the dots between natural human creativity, technology, and business to inspire and bring out the best that exists in all of us. As CEO and Founder at Creatubbles, he has overseen the development and launch of the SuperCode app, which he is striving to make the…

Jessica Nielson is the Owner of Chews Me Chewlery, where she creates handmade chewable jewelry and other sensory items. Jessica began creating these products when she realized they just weren’t accessible in rural Alberta.Oleh Startup Canada

Jessica Nielson is the Owner of Chews Me Chewlery, where she creates handmade chewable jewelry and other sensory items. Jessica began creating these products when she realized they just weren’t accessible in rural Alberta. The post Chew on This: Success as a Solopreneur first appeared on Startup Canada.…

Darryl is the founder + CEO of tili, an emerging beverage brand that produces a better-for-you, low-sugar juice box packed with 2 servings of organic veggies. Started in 2024, tili’s mission is to provide people of all ages a tasty and convenient way to consume more veggies while disrupting a sleepy, shelf-stable juice category. The post Disruption…

Steve’s entrepreneurial flame was ignited at a young age growing up in a family of entrepreneurs. When he and his best friend, just two guys from Canada, wanted to bring a little fun to the garnish world, they founded Matt and Steve’s and introduced The Extreme Bean. As Chief Brand Officer, Steve is in charge of the look and feel of the brand. Stev…

Jackson Wyatt is the founder and CEO of CABN, a company offering net-zero housing for everyone to live anywhere, live sustainably, and live connected. He builds upon immense success as founder and previous head of design and manufacturing for a sustainable products company, Greenlid, for which he built 50+ innovative products distributed in 10,000+…

Kane Willmott is a visionary entrepreneur and a recognized authority on the future of work. As the Co-Founder and CEO of iQ Offices, Canada’s largest independent, Canadian-owned coworking operator, Kane has skillfully managed more than 350 private offices across Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Montreal. The post Redefining Office Spaces: Earn the C…

Constanza is the Founder of Newbornlander. Newbornlander is a premium baby & parents manufacturing company and a social enterprise located in Newfoundland. Constanza and her team work with eco-friendly fabrics and create handmade products like rain hats, baseball caps, bibs, clothing, car seat covers and more in St John’s, NL. While ensuring the en…

Roxanne Pettipas and John Haslam are the Founders of Buddy Belts – the stylish and safe harness for dogs. Roxanne conceptualized and designed the first Buddy Belt out of necessity for her miniature dachshund named Buddy. John has over 25 years of business ownership experience and excels at establishing and managing key relationships that are essent…

Jake is a different type of business leader – unapologetically authentic, refreshingly relatable, and completely free of BS. His product, Mid-Day Squares, are functional chocolate squares that satisfy sweet cravings. Jake and his team are leading the disruption of an extremely competitive vertical with an innovative marketing strategy and a fearles…

Richard is the Founder and CEO of 10Adventures, a platform to book customizable and private active vacations. With trips in 85+ countries and travellers from 35+ countries, 10Adventures is a global platform that enables people to create meaningful travel experiences with the people that matter most in their lives. These shared experiences end up as…

Nesreen is the Founder of WUD Chocolate and Gifts. Nesreen’s journey is one of passion, innovation, resilience and offers valuable lessons in caring and love, while giving back to community. As a resilient refugee, a mother, and an entrepreneur, Nesreen has embedded a mission of giving back and supporting refugees into her business. The post Chocol…

Shrad Rao is the CEO and co-founder of Wagepoint – a simple payroll software built just for small businesses and backed by the world’s friendliest team. Wagepoint has grown to serve 25,000 small businesses in Canada paying about 200,000 teammates each month. Shrad jokes that building a company is like going to a ridiculously hard school – you are t…

Fatima Zaidi is the Founder and CEO at Quill Inc., an award-winning production agency specializing in corporate audio, and CoHost, a podcast growth and analytics tool. With Quill, brands, businesses and people can tell their story through compelling audio. The post Take the Mic: Telling Your Story through Audio with Fatima Zaidi first appeared on S…

Athanasius “Tanas” Sylliboy, warmly self-proclaimed as “Your favourite auntie’s favourite auntie”, Anita LandBack, originates from the Eskasoni First Nation in Mi’kma’ki. As a devoted Two Spirit Lnu (Mi’kmaw) Nurse Practitioner and talented Drag Artist, Tanas/Anita is driven by a passion for fostering acceptance, visibility, and representation for …

Martin Straathof is the Executive Director of the Ontario Farmland Trust, a conservation organization dedicated to the long-term protection of Ontario’s food producing landscapes. Martin displays their steadfast advocacy for sustainable agriculture by actively engaging with stakeholders and fostering partnerships to advance community-based solution…

Judith Kasiama is the Founder and CEO of Colour The Trails, a collective of BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ adventure seekers who are radically amplifying the voices that are missing in this space. With a core belief that nature is for everyone, the company has initiated the participation of more than 750 equity-deserving individuals in backpacking, ice climb…

At Ivy + Dean Consulting, Jacq Brasseur (CEO) and Risa Payant (COO) focus on providing support to small and medium-sized non-profits through an equity, social justice, and anti-oppression lens. Founded after experiencing a decade of difficulties finding consultants who shared Jacq’s values and approach to non-profit leadership, and who understood l…

Dedicated to getting more people outside, easily, Guita created Campertunity. Campertunity is an online marketplace where people can book a campsite on private land, nationwide. Campertunity is the first to bring camping to the shared economy in Canada. While offering unique camping experiences, Campertunity builds community and helps sustain land.…

Pok Pok is an award-winning digital play company redefining how kids play and learn on devices. Melissa previously served as a Product Designer for The Walt Disney Company, was Head of Operations at renowned game studio Snowman and has led marketing and PR at start-ups both in Canada and Europe. She’s also an advocate and start-up mentor for women …

Cat Adalay is an experienced entrepreneur and business executive with a background in engineering, product design, and hardware development. This background was the perfect foundation to begin Aurea Technologies in 2017. Rachel Carr joined Cat and Aurea when Cat was prototyping a wind energy system for residential applications. Together, Rachel and…

Jessica is the CEO and co-founder of Apricotton, the only bra brand globally that designs bras that “grow” as girls grow, so girls can fit into the same bra when they develop from an A to D cup, helping the 90% of girls embarrassed to wear their first bra. She’s personally leading Apricotton’s Gen Z community, growing it to 170,000 followers and 30…

As the CEO and Founder of Loba, Kate is innovating health and wellness by taking pill and supplement management from routine to ritual. Kate’s own health journey led her to to search for a solution that combined sleek organization, convenient reminders, and a positive sentiment around taking her pills. Finding nothing that resonated, Kate took the …

Inspired by his own experience with a tutor, Will realized the power of a great tutor and started TutorOcean in 2018. Just one year later, Will was approached by a university to offer the platform as a solution which led him to launch QuadC. Today, Will and his team support more than 50 higher institutions across North America and have more than 25…

David Souaid is the Chief Revenue Officer and member of the board of directors at Journey Capital (formerly OnDeck Canada,) a leader in online small business lending. Journey Capital offers fast and flexible financing to founders so they can refuel their business. Journey Capital uses technology and also the guidance and advice of real business loa…

Together, Berto, Phil, Anthony and Robert are creating products that men can start celebrating, instead of tolerating. When searching for a comfortable pair of boxers and finding nothing … they created their own and began Manmade. The post Underwear Worth Celebrating with Anthony Ciavirella first appeared on Startup Canada.…

The card aisle doesn’t often represent queer folks, so Heather decided to do something about it and create her own products for herself and her community. Today, Little Rainbow Paper Co is a shop filled with cards, pins, mugs, ornaments, notepads and more that celebrate the queer and the quirky! Heather designs every product in her shop and the pro…

Katie Young is the Founder of Klondike Kettle Corn. Katie blends her culinary expertise with a passion for community. With a background in restaurants and catering, Katie found her calling in crafting fresh, ready-to-eat popcorn experiences. As a devoted mom, outdoor enthusiast, and food lover, she sees popcorn as more than a snack—it’s a vehicle f…

Jackie Rhind is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ovry, a brand of Canadian reproductive care products that includes pregnancy tests, ovulation tests, and an at-home male fertility test. Ovry tests are better alternatives to store-bought pregnancy and ovulation tests, which are wasteful, inconvenient, overpriced, and can often feel awkward or intimidating …

Amber Mac is President of AmberMac Media, Inc., an award-winning content development agency. In 2021, Amber was named one of the Bay Street Bull Women of the Year for her leadership in the technology sector. Amber has keynoted more than 500 events around the world, co-hosted a variety of podcast series, is a best selling author and more. Most recen…

Ange Paye is a tech entrepreneur wth a background in product management and is passionate about building tech that helps businesses give back. VOTO is about community building, charitable giving and digital engagement, all in one platform. The post Engagement That Does Good with Ange Paye first appeared on Startup Canada.…

Katie MacMillan is the Founder of Kello Inclusive – a talent agency that exclusively represents disabled and visibly different talent. Kello is the first agency of its kind in Canada! The post Disrupting Social Attitudes through Inclusion with Katie MacMillan first appeared on Startup Canada.Oleh Rick Spence

Jonah Chininga is the Co-founder and CEO of Woveo, a venture-backed fintech company that’s revolutionizing community savings and credit systems through its cutting-edge community wallet. The post Relationships and Community as Capital with Jonah Chininga first appeared on Startup Canada.Oleh Rick Spence