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Venture for Canada
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Hurdles, Heart, and High Impact: Building a Climate Tech Venture with Passion
Join host Gina Patterson as she dives into an inspiring conversation with Jenessa Olson and Laura Gabor, co-founders of ecologicca, a climate tech startup transforming air quality solutions. Jenessa shares her journey from professional athlete to serial entrepreneur, driven by her personal health challenges and a passion for problem-solving. Laura reveals her path from angel investor to co-founder, highlighting the values and trust that underpin their partnership.
Together, they explore the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, from navigating setbacks to building a business rooted in innovation and resilience.
Whether you’re curious about climate tech, the dynamics of co-founding, or the gr...
Together, they explore the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, from navigating setbacks to building a business rooted in innovation and resilience.
Whether you’re curious about climate tech, the dynamics of co-founding, or the gr...
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From Family Hustle to Personal Growth: Redefining Work Ethic, Passion, and Entrepreneurship
Просмотров 11Месяц назад
Join host Gina Patterson as she chats with Kevin La, a skilled digital media and marketing professional, a graduate of Venture for Canada’s (VFC) Intrapreneurship Program, and now VFC’s Programs Support Coordinator. Kevin opens up about his journey growing up with immigrant parents who built a successful business in Canada, all while navigating cultural shifts, language barriers, and significan...
Reimagining AI Through Indigenous Perspectives, Leading With Matriarchal Values, and Listening to...
Просмотров 82 месяца назад
Join host Gina Patterson as she sits down with Shani Gwin, founder, CEO, and visionary behind pipikwan pêhtâkwan, an Indigenous owned, led, and majority staffed public relations agency. In this enlightening episode, Shani discusses her work in developing AI tools, one designed to educate others accurately about Indigenous people and another that combats misinformation, bias, and hate speech dir...
Building Human-Centered Teams, Embracing Feedback, and Crafting Your Ideal Career Path
Просмотров 82 месяца назад
Join host Gina Patterson as she sits down with Susy Martins, Founder and CEO of Advise2Rise, business strategist, and leadership coach. They dive into the nuanced journey of scaling a company from the innovation stage to sustainable process-building. Susy shares essential strategies for founders, from building teams that balance innovators with detail-focused operators to fostering open, direct...
Building a Successful Canadian Startup, Squashing Imposter Syndrome, and the Four Buckets of Fulf...
Просмотров 162 месяца назад
Join us for an insightful episode where our host, Gina Patterson, sits down with Rachel Zimmer, Co-Founder and CEO of Simple Ventures, a Canada-first startup studio focused on bringing innovative global ideas to the Canadian market. Rachel shares her entrepreneurial journey, including the successful exit of her B2B marketplace, 5Crowd, and her experience launching North American operations for ...
Turning Your Setbacks Into Success, Desirable Disabilities, and Space Exploration
Просмотров 133 месяца назад
In this episode Gina Patterson sits down with Jacqueline Good, Founder and CEO of Magnestar Inc., to explore her remarkable journey into the space industry. Jacqueline shares how she leveraged her background in data architecture and technical sales to launch Magnestar, a deep tech startup ensuring seamless satellite communication amidst crowded skies. From winning prestigious awards to represen...
Fail Forward: Vulnerability, Dealing with Shame, and Self-Compassion
Просмотров 134 месяца назад
Join us for an insightful episode, where Gina Patterson interviews Ashley Good, Founder and CEO of Fail Forward, to explore a topic that many avoid - failure. Ashley, an expert in navigating the complexities of failure, discusses why it's essential to confront and discuss our failures, both individually and within organizations. She mentions the isolating nature of failure, the importance of re...
Making Laundry and Entrepreneurship Sexy: Lawsuits, Love, and Scents
Просмотров 205 месяцев назад
In this episode, Gina Patterson sits down with Angie Tran and Bernard Law, the co-founders of Kind Laundry. Starting from their basement in 2020, this duo has transformed the laundry industry with their eco-friendly and non-toxic products, earning accolades from major publications and a spot on Whole Foods Canada's shelves. Angie and Bernard share their entrepreneurial journey, from the challen...
Disrupting Fast Fashion, Body Positivity, and Working With Your Best Friend
Просмотров 295 месяцев назад
Join Gina Patterson as she delves into the journeys of Heather Luenza, Founder of Closet Core and Co-Founder of Core Fabrics and Tereska Gethsing, Co-Founder of Core Fabrics. These trailblazing entrepreneurs are revolutionizing the fashion industry by challenging fast fashion, embracing body positivity, and championing sustainable practices. Heather shares her transformation from a shopaholic t...
Katie Dunsworth-Reiach: Scaling a Marketing Agency From 0 to $10 Million
Просмотров 95 месяцев назад
In this episode, Katie Dunsworth-Reiach, co-founder of TalkShop, shares her journey of scaling a marketing agency from zero to $10 million in annual revenue. Discover how Katie transitioned from a journalism student with dreams of becoming an Oprah producer to a leading figure in the marketing world. She discusses the pivotal moments that shaped her career, including her early experiences at 1-...
Mario Nigro: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Canadian Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)
Просмотров 346 месяцев назад
In this episode, Mario Nigro, a partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP and a key figure in the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) ecosystem in Canada, shares his experience as legal counsel, investor, and ecosystem builder. Mario provides insights into the world of ETA, discussing what to consider before pursuing ETA, the importance of resilience, and the evolving landscape of Canadian ETA fun...
Alex Baniczky: Empowering Canadian Companies for Economic Resilience
Просмотров 67 месяцев назад
Join us for an insightful episode featuring Alex Baniczky, SVP and Head of BMO Capital Partners. Alex delves into the critical topic of supporting Canadian companies amid economic challenges. He discusses Canada's strengths, like a highly educated workforce and high female workforce participation, and its weaknesses, such as reliance on resource-based industries. Alex provides actionable strate...
Laura Buhler: Harnessing the Power of Community
Просмотров 67 месяцев назад
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Laura Buhler, a longtime community leader in the venture capital and startup ecosystem in San Francisco and former Board Director at VFC, to explore the transformative power of community in entrepreneurship. Laura shares her journey and unique insights into how vibrant communities can serve as a competitive moat for businesses and individuals alike...
Juanita Lee-Garcia: Shaping the Future of Philanthropy in Canada
Просмотров 228 месяцев назад
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Juanita Lee-Garcia, the executive director of the Upside Foundation and a pivotal figure in Canadian philanthropy. Juanita shares her insights into the evolving landscape of philanthropy in Canada, discussing the challenges and transformations she envisions for the sector over the next decade. From her early experiences as a beneficiary of philanth...
Glen Silvestri: Investing in the Future With Search Funds and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Просмотров 938 месяцев назад
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Glen Silvestri, Managing Partner of Sage Capital, to explore the nuanced world of search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) in Canada. Glen shares his journey from the early days at Ontario Teachers to becoming a pivotal figure in the Canadian search fund landscape, highlighting the growth and opportunities within this unique invest...
Sean Speer: Creating New Pathways in Canadian Media with The Hub
Просмотров 148 месяцев назад
Sean Speer: Creating New Pathways in Canadian Media with The Hub
Jennie Wedd: Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities, Finding Joy, and Embracing Fear as a Friend
Просмотров 299 месяцев назад
Jennie Wedd: Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities, Finding Joy, and Embracing Fear as a Friend
Jessica Bosman & Bryn Davis Williams: Transforming the Apparel Industry One Bra at a Time
Просмотров 69 месяцев назад
Jessica Bosman & Bryn Davis Williams: Transforming the Apparel Industry One Bra at a Time
Drayton Mulindabigwi: The Power of Dreaming Big
Просмотров 219 месяцев назад
Drayton Mulindabigwi: The Power of Dreaming Big
Martin Basiri: Challenges and Triumphs - A Tale of a Tech Entrepreneur
Просмотров 389 месяцев назад
Martin Basiri: Challenges and Triumphs - A Tale of a Tech Entrepreneur
Abi Coman-Walker: Navigating Change From Finance to Biotech Innovation
Просмотров 1110 месяцев назад
Abi Coman-Walker: Navigating Change From Finance to Biotech Innovation
Reuven Ashtar: Top Tips for Influencers, Creators & Talent Managers
Просмотров 2010 месяцев назад
Reuven Ashtar: Top Tips for Influencers, Creators & Talent Managers
How not to F*CK up your Company's Culture in your Early Days
Просмотров 3011 месяцев назад
How not to F*CK up your Company's Culture in your Early Days
Stewart Beck: Cultivating a Global Entrepreneurial Mindset Description
Просмотров 1511 месяцев назад
Stewart Beck: Cultivating a Global Entrepreneurial Mindset Description
Ian Brooks: Revolutionizing Meal Kits with HelloFresh
Просмотров 2111 месяцев назад
Ian Brooks: Revolutionizing Meal Kits with HelloFresh
Geoff Smith: Driving Innovation in Traditional Industries
Просмотров 2611 месяцев назад
Geoff Smith: Driving Innovation in Traditional Industries
AJ Tibando: Scaling Social Innovation
Просмотров 911 месяцев назад
AJ Tibando: Scaling Social Innovation
Jenn Harper: Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership
Просмотров 811 месяцев назад
Jenn Harper: Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership
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This is an awesome initiative for younger generation! How about those who are in the middle of their careers and retirees? How is the government preparing for this? #ontariogovernment #ONGOV
Man! I wish this was around 20 years ago when I started my first business. This is a great initiative, filling a need for the changing Canadian workplace!
Great video that gives a small glimpse of what it's like at Venture for Canada.