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A New Wave of Entrepreneurship

Podkast av Venture for Canada

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Hear from changemakers, movement drivers and young Canadian entrepreneurs, and learn how they developed their key tools of change and innovation: an entrepreneurial mindset and skillset. Discover your own entrepreneurial potential. Join the new wave that’s building Canada into the most prosperous place in the world.

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episode Conflict Resolution as a Superpower, Building Compassionate Communication, and Creating Workplace Harmony cover

Conflict Resolution as a Superpower, Building Compassionate Communication, and Creating Workplace Harmony

In this episode, host Rebecca Scott chats with Meltem Kilicaslan—Qualified Mediator, Founder of MELTEM K Consulting, and advocate for organizational harmony—about why conflict resolution skills are truly a superpower. Meltem shares her journey from being a conflict avoider to becoming a leader in mediation, showing how reframing conflict can unlock stronger relationships, healthier workplaces, and greater self-awareness. She dives into practical strategies like identifying your default conflict style, embracing compassionate curiosity, and choosing dialogue over assumption. Whether you’re navigating difficult conversations in your personal life or fostering collaboration in a diverse workplace, this episode provides actionable insights on transforming conflict into connection, empowering yourself and others, and cultivating lasting harmony.

3. sep. 2025 - 37 min
episode Challenging Startup Myths, Finding Product-Market Fit, and Enjoying the Journey cover

Challenging Startup Myths, Finding Product-Market Fit, and Enjoying the Journey

In this episode, host Scott Stirrett chats with David Sinkinson—award-winning author of Startup Different, podcaster, and Co-Founder of AppArmor—about the myths that often mislead early-stage founders. David shares how he and his brother bootstrapped AppArmor from an idea sparked on a university campus into a company later acquired by Motorola Solutions for $560 million, all without venture capital. He dives into the realities of finding product-market fit, why charging early matters, and how scrappiness fuels innovation. Whether you’re weighing funding options or reflecting on what success means beyond the exit, this episode offers practical lessons and candid insights for founders navigating their own journey.

27. aug. 2025 - 35 min
episode Raising Money Before Traction, Building Investor Trust, and Leveraging Partnerships cover

Raising Money Before Traction, Building Investor Trust, and Leveraging Partnerships

In this episode, host Scott Stirrett chats with Mehrsa Raeiszadeh, Co-Founder of MintList and startup consultant, about one of the biggest challenges early-stage founders face: how to raise money before having traction. Mehrsa shares her personal journey of building MintList in a crowded marketplace—competing against companies that raised hundreds of millions—by focusing on creative ways to prove traction before writing a single line of code. She dives into practical strategies like using pre-orders, strategic partnerships, and accelerator programs to build credibility and investor trust. From navigating B2B vs. B2C dynamics to achieving product-market fit, this conversation is packed with insights for entrepreneurs looking to solve the “parallel dependency” of needing resources to get traction—and needing traction to secure resources.

20. aug. 2025 - 32 min
episode The Power of Storytelling, Embracing Imperfection, and Finding Your Authentic Voice cover

The Power of Storytelling, Embracing Imperfection, and Finding Your Authentic Voice

In this episode, host Scott Stirrett chats with Jordyn Benattar, Founder and President of SpeakWell, to explore the power of authentic public speaking. Jordyn introduces her revolutionary concept of "private speaking" – communicating publicly with the same ease and authenticity as you would with close friends and family. Drawing from her background, she shares profound insights into why public speaking anxiety exists and how our evolutionary history shapes our modern communication challenges. Jordyn offers practical strategies for overcoming perfectionism, embracing imperfections, and using personal storytelling to create genuine connections with audiences. Whether you're terrified of speaking in front of others or looking to refine your existing skills, this episode provides actionable advice for turning daily conversations into opportunities for growth and transforming preparation into authentic performance.

5. aug. 2025 - 34 min
episode Calgary’s Entrepreneurial DNA, Campus to Community, and a Culture of Innovation cover

Calgary’s Entrepreneurial DNA, Campus to Community, and a Culture of Innovation

In this episode, host Scott Stirrett chats with Guy Levesque, Executive Director of the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary, to explore what makes Calgary one of Canada’s most vibrant—and underestimated—entrepreneurial cities. From its rugged roots and risk-taking culture to its rapidly growing tech sector, Guy unpacks what he calls Calgary’s “entrepreneurial DNA.”Drawing from his cross-country experience in innovation ecosystems, Guy shares why he made the leap from Ottawa to Calgary, what sets the city’s startup community apart, and how the Hunter Hub is fueling a diverse pipeline of entrepreneurial talent. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, or just curious about what’s happening in Western Canada, this episode offers an inside look at a city—and a community—on the rise.

29. juli 2025 - 31 min
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