26 – How to Create an App Business
Watch Episode 26 of Start Podcast featuring Denis Devigne and Kyle Sierens, the founders of VidDay – a web app business that creates personalized video montages as gifts.
25 – The Complexities of Start-Up Life
Episode 25 of Start Canada Podcast features Matt Schaubroeck and Amanda San Filippo, Co-Founders of ioAirFlow – a software company focused on ‘green’ commercial buildings.
They discuss the experience of changing co-founders, finding personal balance in start-up life, and the entrepreneurial impacts of Covid-19.
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24 – Mindfulness in Education
Episode 24 of Start Podcast features Kailey Lefko and Josianne Barnabé, Co-Founders of Educalme Inc. – creators of a series of tools to help teachers bring mindfulness and social-emotional learning into their classrooms through a bilingual online program called Educalme Classroom.
23 – Finding Your Place in a Niche Industry
Episode 23 of Start Podcast features the founders of Flipside XR – a real-time animation and XR broadcast company almost purchased by one of the Big 5.
22 – Trucks, Mods, and LifeStyle Branding
Episode 22 of Start Podcast features Mitchel Matthews, the founder of Adrenaline Offroad – a mods and accessories start-up for truck enthusiasts.
21 – Finding Your Role as a Leader
Episode 21 of Start Podcast features Duncan Jessiman and Polly Craik, the founders of Vexxit – an online marketplace for professional services.
20 – Hair Salons, Technology, and Female Leadership
Episode 20 of Start Podcast features Alicia Soulier, the founder of SalonScale – a bluetooth technology to allow hair salons to calculate hair color costs in real time.
19 – Start-Up Funding, Accelerators, and Clean Tech
Episode 19 of Start Podcast features Scott Russell, the founder of SolarSkyrise – a data analytics company that provides architects, engineers, and real estate owners with data to generate new revenue streams from unused vertical real estate on buildings.
18 – Obby Khan on Restaurants, Relationships, and Supporting Local
Episode 18 of Start Podcast features Obby Khan, the founder of online marketplace GoodLocal.ca, and restaurants Shawarma Khan and Green Carrot Juice Co.
17 – Art, eLearning, and 100% Responsibility
Episode 17 of Start Podcast features Mitch Bowler, the founder of Evolve Artist – a business that takes a unique and modern (and virtual) approach to advanced Art Education.
16 – Drones, Entrepreneurship, and Education
Episode 16 of Start Podcast features Matt Johnson, the founder of M3 Aerial – a prairie start-up providing specialized aerial imaging services and certified training for advanced drone pilots across North, Central and South America.
15 – Hockey, Agents, and How A Pandemic Affects Athletes
Episode 15 of Start Podcast features Carson Shields, founder of Wingman Player Consulting – a Winnipeg-based hockey advisory service and player agency.
14 – VR, AR, and New Tech During a Pandemic
On episode 14 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews the founder of Bit Space Development Ltd – an interactive digital media studio focused on developing high quality Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality experiences.
13 – Trains, Driverless Cars, and Reducing Transportations Delay
On episode 13 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews Garreth Rempel of Winnipeg-based tech start-up Trainfo; a data driven company that helps reduce accidents and traffic delays at rail crossings.
12 – Commercials, Pricing, and Perseverance
On episode 12 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews Noah Palansky and Jordan Davis, co-founders of Taiv, about their advertising tech company that turns commercial breaks into marketing opportunities through their hardware and software ad replacement solution.
11 – International Modeling, Advocacy, and Supporting Women in the Community
On episode 11 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews Elizabeth Crawford, Founder of Swish Productions, Swish Model Management, and new co-working space Swish Co-Create. Liz speaks about the organic journey from International Modelling to CEO of multiple companies spurred by passion.
10 – NHL Athlete’s Safety, Innovative Foot Protection, and Founding Multiple Startups
On episode 10 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews Steven Pham and Matt Olson, Founders of Askja, an innovative protective technology company focused on skate armor for hockey players.
9 – E-Commerce, Series A Funding, and Large Growth from a Small Town
On episode 9 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews Jason Myers, founder of Bold Commerce, about his business building the leading Shopify applications and plugins, and how it all started in a basement with his 3 co-founders.
8 – Charity, Gambling, and Technology
On episode 8 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews Nicholas Tenszen, Co-Founder of Funding Change, about starting a charitable online gaming business in Canada. They discuss the hurdles of regulations, his focus on not for profits, and his take on tech and starting out.
7 – Careers, Quirks, and Becoming a LinkedIn Top Voice
On episode 7 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews Kerri Twigg, Founder of Career Stories, about combining arts and business, playing the long game, and using LinkedIn for marketing. They discuss Kerri’s contributions to a best-selling book, and her work to become a LinkedIn Top Voice.
6 – Cheeky Candles, Playful Corporate Values, Perfumery, and the Junos
The Millers speak with Amanda and Tom, co-founders of Coal and Canary Candle Company about their burning desire to start a company sparked from passion. They discuss the celebrity endorsement opportunities stimulated from strong Instagram marketing, and their fun...
5 – Hopping in to a New Career, Brewing Strong Relationships, and Crafting Quality Beer
Episode 5 of Start Podcast features John Heim, president and co-owner of Torque Brewing Co., and president of Manitoba Brewers Association.
They discuss the growing market share for craft beer, provincial legislation, access to funding, community co-operation, and the importance of branding. John expresses his excitement to grow the local microbrewery industry through his input with the Manitoba Brewers Association.
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4 – Body Positivity, Health at Every Size, and Growing Alongside her Body Inclusive Gym
Episode 4 of Start Podcast, the Millers speak with Brooke Van Ryssel, owner of My Body Fitness + Nutrition, about her business and her work as part of the body positivity movement.
3 – Mobile Oil Changes, Franchising, and Full Disclosure
In this episode of START podcast, the Miller siblings speak with John Sparrow, founder of Go Oil Canada, about his rapid success and ability to franchise across Canada in less than 14 months. John shares about the benefits of cultivating a community, the importance of...
2 – Dragons Den, Diversification, and Everything Eyebrows
In this episode of the Start Podcast, hosts Margaux and Matthew Miller speak with married couple and business partners Giovanna Minenna and Scott Russell. This episode covers their growth and diversification in the beauty market, specifically in everything to do with...
Pilot – Protein Powder, Crickets, and Getting Started
In this Pilot Episode of the START podcast, the Millers speak with Alex Drysdale, founder of Crik Nutrition, about what it’s like to create a new health-industry consumable product – an insect-based protein powder. They discuss the power of researching your industry,...
Trailer – Start Canada Podcast
Welcome to Season 3 of Start Canada podcast – where will feature interviews with start-up founders, innovators, and thought leaders from the heart of Canada who are challenging the status quo, scaling their business, and bringing new ideas to life!
Tune in with host Margaux Miller to learn exactly how they did it – and get some great tips so you can too.
Find us on all your favorite podcast platforms! www.startpodcast.ca
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