Startup Canada Podcast

In this episode, hear from Maureen Ngo, Founder and Owner of East Van Laundry [https://www.eastvanlaundry.com/] and Coastal Waves Swim School [https://www.coastalwavesswimschool.com/]. Discover how Maureen’s journey from university dropout to successful entrepreneur was fuelled by her fascination with non-sexy, yet profitable ventures like laundromat. The post Buying Business: How to Spot Opportunity in the Ordinary with Maureen Ngo [https://www.startupcan.ca/buying-business-how-to-spot-opportunity-in-the-ordinary-with-maureen-ngo/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].

Dive into the world of up-skilling and learning  with Sarah Stockdale, Founder and CEO of Growclass [https://www.growclass.co/our-instructors]. Hear about the power of community, the importance of staying scrappy, and the mantra that kept her going: “Just don’t die.” The post Upskilling a New Generation of Leaders with Sarah Stockdale [https://www.startupcan.ca/upskilling-a-new-generation-of-leaders-with-sarah-stockdale/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].

Joey Dolls [https://joeydolls.com/] is dedicated to celebrating Asian cultures through inclusive play. Samantha Ong is the Founder and in this episode we discuss creating culturally representative dolls, the challenges of manufacturing and the growth of her business since it’s launch in 2023.   The post Redefining Representation Starts with Play with Samantha Ong [https://www.startupcan.ca/redefining-representation-starts-with-play-with-samantha-ong/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].

Justin DiBernardi, is the Co-Founder of El&Elle [https://elandelle.com/], a Toronto-based jewelry retailer. This conversation explores the importance of listening to customers, the unique qualities of moissanite, and the brand’s commitment to fair pricing and inclusivity.   The post Love, Identity, and Moissanite with Justin De Bernardi [https://www.startupcan.ca/love-identity-and-moissanite-with-justin-de-bernardi/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].

Jon Lomow is the Founder and CEO of Fieldless Farms [https://fieldless.com/], a company revolutionizing agriculture by growing crops indoors without fields. Jon discusses the challenges and opportunities in the Canadian food sector, emphasizing the importance of food sovereignty and the role of technology in modern farming. The post Food Sovereignty and Biology as Software with Jon Lomow [https://www.startupcan.ca/food-sovereignty-and-biology-as-software-with-jon-lomow/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].