Shawn Desman | Chart-Topping Hits, Private Battles, and a Bold New Chapter

Dan Park | Scaling Uber Eats, Disrupting Auto Retail, and Leading with Purpose

Our guest today is a leader whose journey spans from the world of investment banking to transforming how Canadians buy cars. As CEO of Clutch, he’s turned the traditional used car experience into a seamless online marketplace, making buying a car as simple as ordering takeout. Before Clutch, he helped launch and scale Uber Eats across Canada, proving his ability to grow and lead fast-moving businesses in the tech-driven consumer space. But his story starts far from the boardroom—growing up in the Yukon, the kind of Canadian upbringing folks outside of Canada think about: building igloos, bobsledding, and braving sub-zero mornings before school. That foundation of grit and resourcefulness now fuels his leadership and vision. With a background in finance and a passion for innovation, he’s redefining what it means to scale Canadian startups with global ambition. Welcome to Growth Untold, Dan Park. * Dan Park [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpark1/?originalSubdomain=ca] * Clutch [https://www.clutch.ca/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/growth.untold/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-untold-podcast/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@growthuntold] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthUntold/videos] * Mena Massoud [https://www.instagram.com/menamassoud/?hl=en] * Alex Maryuen [https://www.instagram.com/maryuen/]

Janice Liu | Data, Diversity, and the Bold Future of Artificial Intelligence

This week’s guest is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and global advisor at the forefront of data and AI. She is the founder & CEO of Mantis Group, a consulting-led tech firm helping organizations unlock the power of artificial intelligence. Her entrepreneurial spark showed early at just 12 years old, she turned a Beanie Babies hustle into $20,000, foreshadowing a lifelong drive for innovation and growth. Today, that spirit extends beyond business, co-founding Superclub, a BIPOC networking community, and Filling the Gap, a Toronto-based nonprofit conference. Alongside sitting on three boards, she continues to invest in startups, advise businesses worldwide, and champion diversity and inclusion in every space she leads. Welcome, Janice Liu. * Janice Liu [https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-liu-89905620/?originalSubdomain=ca] * The Mantis Group [https://www.linkedin.com/company/themantisgroup/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/growth.untold/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-untold-podcast/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@growthuntold] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthUntold/videos] * Mena Massoud [https://www.instagram.com/menamassoud/?hl=en] * Alex Maryuen [https://www.instagram.com/maryuen/]

Kayla Grey | Breaking Barriers, Living Authentically, and Redefining Sports Culture

If you follow sports in Canada, you’ve seen this trailblazer redefine what it means to have a voice in the game. Born and raised in Toronto, she broke barriers as the first Black woman to ever host a flagship sports show in Canada: The Shift. And along the way, she’s built a reputation as a fearless storyteller, blending sports, culture, and identity in ways few have dared. But the journey hasn’t been easy—navigating a space that wasn’t always built for her, she’s faced her share of battles, criticism, and moments of doubt. What’s fuelled her rise is resilience, authenticity, and an unwavering commitment to representation. Today, she stands not just as a journalist, but as a cultural force, shaping conversations well beyond the court. Today’s guest is the incomparable… Kayla Grey. * Kaya Grey [https://www.instagram.com/kayla_grey/?hl=en] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/growth.untold/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-untold-podcast/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@growthuntold] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthUntold/videos] * Mena Massoud [https://www.instagram.com/menamassoud/?hl=en] * Alex Maryuen [https://www.instagram.com/maryuen/]

Shawn Desman | Chart-Topping Hits, Private Battles, and a Bold New Chapter

If you grew up in the 2000's, the soundtrack to your youth likely included a few unforgettable songs from this artist who lit up MuchMusic and packed stadiums across Canada. Raised in Toronto’s Little Portugal, he transformed a childhood passion into national stardom, racking up Junos and shaping Canadian pop culture along the way. But behind the spotlight came quiet years, personal battles, and the kind of reflection that only real life can demand. Now, after time away, he’s in the midst of a powerful return: rooted in purpose and fuelled by passion with an exciting new single and tour on the horizon. Today’s guest is none other than… Shawn Desman. * Shawn Desman [https://www.instagram.com/shawndesman/?hl=en] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/growth.untold/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-untold-podcast/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@growthuntold] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthUntold/videos] * Mena Massoud [https://www.instagram.com/menamassoud/?hl=en] * Alex Maryuen [https://www.instagram.com/maryuen/]

SACHA

Today, we’re thrilled to welcome one of Canada’s rising stars in country music. With her authentic sound, she has captivated audiences across America, breaking barriers and carving a unique space as a talented voice in the country music scene. She has become a symbol of resilience, talent, and the power of embracing one's individuality. Welcome SACHA to the GROWTH UNTOLD Podcast! * SACHA [https://www.instagram.com/sachaofficialmusic/?hl=en] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/growth.untold/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-untold-podcast/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@growthuntold] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthUntold/videos] * Mena Massoud [https://www.instagram.com/menamassoud/?hl=en] * Alex Maryuen [https://www.instagram.com/maryuen/]