Pride Rewind: Inclusion Is a Competitive Strategy with Naoufel Testaouni

Pride Rewind: Inclusion Is a Competitive Strategy with Naoufel Testaouni

Naoufel Testaouni is the Co-Founder and CEO of QueerTech, where they empower 2SLGBQTIA+ people to break into the tech industry. Learn from QueerTech’s national research on inclusive and responsible AI.  [https://queertech.org/en/qt-inclusive-ai] The Startup Canada Podcast is revisiting some of our favourite conversations with 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs from across Canada, and checking in on where they are now. Enjoy our conversation with Rae and learn what has changed since we last spoke. Check out our previous episode with Naoufel.  [https://www.startupcan.ca/why-tech-needs-more-representation-with-naoufel-testaouni/]   The post Pride Rewind: Inclusion Is a Competitive Strategy with Naoufel Testaouni [https://www.startupcan.ca/pride-rewind-inclusion-is-a-competitive-strategy-with-naoufel-testaouni/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].

Networking, Identity and Building Monday Girl with Rachel Wong

Rachel Wong is the Co-Founder of Monday Girl [https://joinmondaygirl.com/]. Rachel shares her journey from a successful corporate career at Uber to building a vibrant community for women professionals. Tune in to hear Rachel’s journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, the evolution of networking for women and maintaining integrity while scaling. This series is hosted by Mallory Rowan and powered by CIBC Business Banking. Learn more about CIBC’s Women Entrepreneurs Hub.  [https://www.cibc.com/en/business/programs/women-entrepreneurs.html]    The post Networking, Identity and Building Monday Girl with Rachel Wong [https://www.startupcan.ca/networking-identity-and-building-monday-girl-with-rachel-wong/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].

Pride Rewind: Joy as Progress with Rae Hill

Rae Hill is the Founder and Owner of Origami Customs [https://origamicustoms.com/pages/about-us], a custom-made swimwear and intimates brand designed for all bodies. The Startup Canada Podcast is revisiting some of our favourite conversations with 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs from across Canada, and checking in on where they are now. Enjoy our conversation with Rae and learn what has changed since we last spoke.  The post Pride Rewind: Joy as Progress with Rae Hill [https://www.startupcan.ca/pride-rewind-joy-as-progress-with-rae-hill/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].

Modern HR for Small Business Success with Laura Tolhoek

Laura Tolhoek of Essential HR shares her journey from HR professional to founder, emphasizing the importance of proactive, relationship-driven HR support for small businesses. Discover practical strategies for flexible HR solutions, effective hiring, and leveraging AI in HR processes. The post Modern HR for Small Business Success with Laura Tolhoek [https://www.startupcan.ca/modern-hr-for-small-business-success-with-laura-tolhoek/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].

Permission to Rest: Slowing Down in Hustle Culture with Janine Felst

Janine Felst is the Founder of Hooky [https://hooky.ca/]. In a world obsessed with hustle, Janine is selling the permission to rest. Tune in hear about developing products from scratch, building a brand around comfort and self care and why founder led storytelling leads to business growth. The post Permission to Rest: Slowing Down in Hustle Culture with Janine Felst [https://www.startupcan.ca/permission-to-rest-slowing-down-in-hustle-culture-with-janine-felst/] first appeared on Startup Canada [https://www.startupcan.ca].