Startup Canada Podcast

Bruce Poon Tip, Founder of G Adventures [https://www.gadventures.com/], shares his journey of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of small businesses in Canada and the transformative power of travel. He discusses the vision behind G Adventures, focusing on community tourism and cultural immersion, and reflects on the resilience required to navigate challenges in the travel industry. The post Transforming Travel and Community Tourism with Bruce Poon Tip [https://www.startupcan.ca/transforming-travel-and-community-tourism-with-bruce-poon-tip/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].

In this episode, Rick Spence interviews Maiden Manzanal-Frank [https://www.maidenmfrank.com/#/],  author and consultant who specializes in strategy, change, and impact. Maiden discusses the importance of entrepreneurs as change makers, the meaning of being a provocateur in business, and her journey in international development. We also talk about the need for strategic thinking over hustling in entrepreneurship. The post Change Starts With You (And Strategy) with Maiden Manzanal Frank [https://www.startupcan.ca/change-starts-with-you-and-strategy-with-maiden-manzanal-frank/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].

In this episode, we speak to Sarah and Jamie of Where I Thrive [https://whereithrive.ca/]. They share insights on hiring practices and reflect on their experiences, including the lessons learned from their unsuccessful cafe venture. We focus on the importance of knowing when to quit, the dynamics of decision-making in partnerships, and the significance of taking responsibility in business. The post Turning Setbacks into Comebacks with Sarah Thompson and Jamie Rigby [https://www.startupcan.ca/turning-setbacks-into-comebacks-with-sarah-thompson-and-jamie-rigby/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].

Victoria Morton is the co-founder of TSwift Dance Party Canada [https://www.instagram.com/tswiftdancepartyca/?hl=en]. In this episode, Victoria shares her journey of creating a unique event business centered around Taylor Swift’s music. Victoria emphasizes the joy and safety of their events, the significance of maintaining authenticity in a competitive market, and the operational strategies that have contributed to their success.   Get your tickets [https://site.pheedloop.com/event/StartupCanadaTourCalgary/home]  for the Startup Canada Tour in Calgary on April 29th. For 50% off your ticket, use code Maddie50 at checkout. The post Dancing for Good: Music, Community and Charity with Victoria Morton [https://www.startupcan.ca/dancing-for-good-music-community-and-charity-with-victoria-morton/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].

In this episode of the Startup Women podcast, we speak with Rashmi Prakash and Nadia Ladak, two innovative leaders in the menstrual health space. They discuss their journeys in creating Aruna Revolution [https://arunarevolution.com/products/] and Marlow [https://wearemarlow.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqhpH9OgL4fpn6L5-vNmJZWNRT2YTQZCeMMBf6X4mlVpzWuHy4n], the challenges they face in securing investment, and the importance of community building and education around menstrual health. Watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXjKWE-HVBw] The post Connecting Menstruators Across Canada with Nadia Ladak and Rashmi Prakash [https://www.startupcan.ca/connecting-menstruators-across-canada-with-nadia-ladak-and-rashmi-prakash/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].