The Business Leadership Podcast: Recent Episodes
Edwin J. Frondozo
This award-winning podcast dedicated to the future leaders who are looking for insights and actionable items from the world’s most successful business leaders. This program offers listeners a rare opportunity to hear first-hand the exclusive interviews and personal journeys of how today’s transformational leaders made it to the top.
In this special episode of The Business Leadership Podcast, Edwin Frondozo sits down with John MacRitchie, Assistant Vice President of Zone Learning and Strategic Initiatives at Toronto Metropolitan University, to reflect on five years of the Brampton Venture Zone and what it has unlocked for founders, researchers, and the broader community.
John was instrumental in bringing the Brampton Venture Zone to life and shares why Brampton was the right place to build a founder-first incubator — one grounded in community, persistence, and long-term investment.
We explore:
- Why Brampton emerged as a key innovation hub in Canada
- How BVZ differs from traditional incubators by focusing on place-based innovation
- The role of community in multiplying entrepreneurial impact
- What the Brampton Venture Expo reveals about ecosystem momentum
- How BVZ connects researchers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs as the School of Medicine launches
- What the City of Brampton’s renewed investment signals for the next five years
This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how innovation ecosystems are intentionally designed — and sustained — over time.
This episode is a special collaboration with UpNext Global and the Brampton Venture Zone by Toronto Metropolitan University, produced in celebration of BVZ’s fifth anniversary.
🎥 Watch the full video interview on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/LDx9ASzzWmE
Guest:
John MacRitchie
Assistant Vice President, Zone Learning & Strategic Initiatives
Toronto Metropolitan University
In this special episode of The Business Leadership Podcast, Edwin Frondozo sat down with Sakeena Mihyar, Founder and CEO of SAVIN, as part of BVZ: Five Years Bold — a founder story series celebrating five years of the Brampton Venture Zone.
Sakeena is a refugee-led founder building a digital, neuroscience-based mental health platform delivering trauma care in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. Inspired by her lived experience as a survivor of war, SAVIN uses evidence-based EMDR therapy principles to make trauma treatment accessible, culturally appropriate, and scalable across languages and regions.
We explore:
- How lived experience became the foundation for a global mental health platform
- Why neuroscience-based trauma care can outperform traditional talk therapies
- The challenges of building a HealthTech company as a refugee and Muslim woman founder
- How empathy and inclusion can be operationalized at scale
- How BVZ supported SAVIN in identifying blind spots, refining its pitch, and scaling impact globally
Today, SAVIN operates across Canada and internationally, including in post-conflict regions such as Syria, supporting communities affected by trauma with dignity and care.
This episode is a special collaboration with UpNext Global and the Brampton Venture Zone by Toronto Metropolitan University, produced in celebration of BVZ’s fifth anniversary.
🎥 Watch the full video interview on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/Gxhz-q0NRWQ
Guest:
Sakeena Mihyar
Founder & CEO, SAVIN
BVZ Launch Program Alum
In this special episode of The Business Leadership Podcast, Edwin Frondozo sits down with Latchmi Raghunanan, Founder and CEO of Maman Biomedical, as part of BVZ: Five Years Bold — a founder story series celebrating five years of the Brampton Venture Zone.
Latchmi shares how her personal IVF journey became the catalyst for founding Maman Biomedical, a MedTech startup developing technologies to reduce the physical, emotional, and financial burden of fertility treatments. Drawing from her background as a materials scientist, she reflects on the journey from kitchen-countertop prototyping to building a company focused on real-world patient care.
We explore:
- How lived experience can shape meaningful healthcare innovation
- The leadership challenges of building a biomedical startup from an academic background
- Translating scientific research into something investors and partners can understand
- How BVZ provided visibility, credibility, and community at an early stage
This episode is a special collaboration with UpNext Global, the F1 Circuit of the Startup Ecosystem, and the Brampton Venture Zone by Toronto Metropolitan University, produced in celebration of BVZ’s fifth anniversary and the founders' bridging science, entrepreneurship, and patient impact.
🎥 Watch the full video interview on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/zJc86VLVI5Y
Guest:
Latchmi Raghunanan
Founder & CEO, Maman Biomedical
BVZ Launch Program Alum
In this special episode of The Business Leadership Podcast, Edwin Frondozo sits down with Saumik Biswas, Co-Founder and CEO of Tenomix, as part of BVZ: Five Years Bold — a founder story series celebrating five years of the Brampton Venture Zone.
Saumik shares how Tenomix is using AI, robotics, and ultrasound imaging to transform one of the most manual and error-prone workflows in cancer care: lymph node detection during pathology and cancer staging. By automating this process, Tenomix aims to improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce lab backlogs, and support better treatment decisions for patients worldwide.
We explore:
- The clinical problem Tenomix set out to solve in cancer staging
- How AI-powered robotics can standardize and improve pathology workflows
- The challenges of building and funding deep MedTech in Canada
- How BVZ supported Tenomix through mentorship, strategy, and fundraising fundamentals
This episode is a special collaboration with UpNext Global, spotlighting startups and the Brampton Venture Zone at Toronto Metropolitan University, produced in celebration of BVZ’s fifth anniversary and the founders' push to advance healthcare innovation.
🎥 Watch the full video interview on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/weNRr3H4HxU
Guest:
Saumik Biswas
Co-Founder & CEO, Tenomix
BVZ Launch Program Alum
In this special episode of The Business Leadership Podcast, Edwin Frondozo sits down with Shreyansh Anand, Founder and CEO of Wave Medical, as part of BVZ: Five Years Bold — a founder story series celebrating five years of the Brampton Venture Zone.
Shreyansh shares how Wave Medical was launched during the pandemic to help clinics manage overwhelming volumes of medical data and documentation. Today, Wave’s platform supports hundreds of clinics across Canada, helping healthcare teams act faster on urgent patient information while reducing administrative burden.
We explore:
- What it was like to start a HealthTech company during the pandemic
- Why trust is the most critical currency in healthcare innovation
- How automation can improve patient outcomes without disrupting clinical workflows
- How BVZ helped Wave build credibility, secure early customers, and scale responsibly
This episode is a special collaboration with UpNext Global and the Brampton Venture Zone by Toronto Metropolitan University, produced in celebration of BVZ’s fifth anniversary and the founders building practical, high-impact healthcare solutions.
🎥 Watch the full video interview on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/oNt0Z5dOYZU
Guest:
Shreyansh Anand
Founder & CEO, Wave Medical
BVZ Launch Program Alum
In this special episode of The Business Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Usha Srinivasan, Founder and CEO of BReady.ai and the former Executive Director who helped launch and lead the Brampton Venture Zone.
Recorded as part of BVZ: Five Years Bold, this conversation explores how BVZ was built from the ground up during the early days of the pandemic, and how a community-first approach helped shape what is now a cornerstone of the Brampton Innovation District.
Usha shares:
- How BVZ came to life through collaboration between the City of Brampton and Toronto Metropolitan University
- Why listening deeply to the community shaped BVZ’s strategy, sectors, and programs
- Lessons in leadership, resilience, and confidence gained from building without a playbook
- How her journey at BVZ led to the creation of BReady.ai, supporting newcomers and underrepresented talent into meaningful employment
This episode is a special collaboration with UpNext Global and the Brampton Venture Zone by Toronto Metropolitan University, produced in celebration of BVZ’s fifth anniversary and the people who helped shape its legacy.
🎥 Watch the full video interview on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/9CXfdm83JpU
Guest:
Usha SrinivasanFounder & CEO, BReady.ai
Former Executive Director, Brampton Venture Zone
In this special episode of The Business Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Neelam Bance, CEO and Co-Founder of MedGeneius, as part of BVZ: Five Years Bold — a founder story series celebrating five years of the Brampton Venture Zone.
Neelam shares her journey building MedGeneius, a HealthTech startup delivering customizable and evidence-based pharmacogenomics (PGx) solutions that help patients, providers, labs, and hospitals turn complex genetic data into clear, actionable clinical insights.
We explore:
- The promise and challenges of precision medicine
- Building trust in data-driven healthcare innovation
- How BVZ supported her journey through mentorship, community, and founder connection
This episode is a special collaboration with UpNext Global and the Brampton Venture Zone by Toronto Metropolitan University, produced in celebration of BVZ’s fifth anniversary and the founders shaping the Brampton innovation ecosystem.
🎥 Watch the full video interview on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHLxqlIPpwE
Guest:
Neelam Bance
CEO & Co-Founder, MedGeneius
BVZ Launch Program Alum (2025)
In this special episode of The Business Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Neelam Bance, CEO and Co-Founder of MedGeneius, as part of BVZ: Five Years Bold — a founder story series celebrating five years of the Brampton Venture Zone.
Neelam shares her journey building MedGeneius, a HealthTech startup delivering customizable and evidence-based pharmacogenomics (PGx) solutions that help patients, providers, labs, and hospitals turn complex genetic data into clear, actionable clinical insights.
We explore:
- The promise and challenges of precision medicine
- Building trust in data-driven healthcare innovation
- How BVZ supported her journey through mentorship, community, and founder connection
This episode is a special collaboration with UpNext Global and the Brampton Venture Zone by Toronto Metropolitan University, produced in celebration of BVZ’s fifth anniversary and the founders shaping the Brampton innovation ecosystem.
🎥 Watch the full video interview on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHLxqlIPpwE
Guest:
Neelam Bance
CEO & Co-Founder, MedGeneius
BVZ Launch Program Alum (2025)
In this special episode of The Business Leadership Podcast, we delve into the world of Indigenous entrepreneurship and showcase the transformative power of the SOAR Accelerator. Join host Edwin Frondozo as he speaks with Sunshine Tenasco, the co-founder of SOAR, and the visionary founders of five exceptional Indigenous-owned businesses from the inaugural cohort:
- Sunshine Tenasco - Co-Founder of SOAR, Founder of Her Braids and Pow Wow Pitch, and Author of Nibi’s Water Song. (Link: Sunshine Tenasco)
- Cheekbone Beauty - Founded by Jenn Harper, the first Indigenous-owned and founded cosmetics company. (Link: Cheekbone Beauty)
- Indi City - Co-founded by Angel and Alex, the first global Indigenous designers to incorporate wearable technology into traditional regalia. (Link: Indi City)
- MINI TIPI - Founded by Trisha Pitura and Mélanie Bernard, it offers a unique line of goods inspired by Canadian and Indigenous heritage. (Link: MINI TIPI)
- Sequoia - Founded by Michaelee Lazore, a proudly Indigenous brand offering sustainable and Indigenous-inspired products. (Link: Sequoia)
- Wabanaki Maple - A 100% Indigenous female-owned company producing signature line barrel-aged maple syrup products. (Link: Wabanaki Maple)
Discover their inspiring stories, the impact of the SOAR Accelerator, and how we, as business leaders, can support and uplift entrepreneurs like them to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
Three Things the Listener Will Learn:
- The Significance of the SOAR Accelerator: Learn about the first-of-its-kind SOAR Accelerator and its role in empowering high-growth Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada. Understand how this unique initiative fosters financial success, builds confidence, opens doors, and creates opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs to thrive.
- Inspiring Stories of Indigenous Business Leaders: Hear firsthand accounts from the founders of Cheekbone Beauty, Indi City, MINI TIPI, Sequoia, and Wabanaki Maple. Discover their entrepreneurial journeys, the challenges they've overcome, and their positive impact on their communities through their businesses.
- Supporting Indigenous Entrepreneurship: Gain insights into the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and creating an inclusive space for Indigenous entrepreneurs to grow and succeed. Explore how business leaders can play a crucial role in uplifting and supporting Indigenous businesses and contributing to building a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
Additional Links and Resources:
- SOAR Accelerator Press Release
- SOAR Accelerator Cohort
- Toronto Star Feature
- SOAR Digital Gathering of Indigenous Entrepreneurs
- Date: September 21st
- Time: 12 PM - 4 PM ET
- Event Description: Join 1,000 Indigenous entrepreneurs and allies in a digital entrepreneurship gathering featuring the five SOAR entrepreneurs, performances, workshops, and ceremony. Free registration for Indigenous attendees and $50 for non-Indigenous attendees.
Discover more about the SOAR Accelerator, read the press release, explore the cohort of extraordinary entrepreneurs, and join the upcoming SOAR Digital Gathering to engage and support the Indigenous business community.
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We’ve teamed up with RBC to bring you a series of podcasts to help business owners and entrepreneurs navigate today’s ever-changing environment and position your business to win for tomorrow – the Growth Unlocked Podcast.
In this episode of the Growth Unlocked Podcast, our host Edwin Frondozo welcomes Don Ludlow, the Vice President of Small Business, Strategy & Partnerships at RBC, and Mark Patterson, the visionary Executive Director of Magnet. Today’s discussion revolves around the innovative strategies SMEs can use to attract and retain the dynamic young talent of today.
Don and Mark share their insights on balancing the promotion of flexibility, agility, and creative perks to enhance employee well-being. They explore the importance of nurturing career growth through varied challenges and opportunities to keep younger employees engaged and fulfilled in their roles.
With his unique expertise in leveraging technological solutions, Mark emphasizes fostering collaboration within the employment and training ecosystem. His perspective illustrates how such an approach can positively impact individual businesses and contribute to the broader Canadian economic landscape.
The conversation also highlights RBC’s efforts, including the launch of RBC Upskill, designed to help young Canadians navigate their early career journey. Furthermore, Mark delves into the benefits of Magnet, a platform that fosters connections between businesses and potential talent.
Be sure to listen for practical advice, ingenious ideas, and fresh perspectives designed to elevate your small business to unprecedented heights.
What You Will Learn From This Episode
- Innovative Recruitment Strategies: Learn effective tactics SMEs can use to attract and retain younger employees in today’s competitive market. Dive into the importance of promoting flexibility and agility and offering creative perks catering to the younger workforce's unique demands.
- Employee Wellbeing and Growth: Discover how to enhance employee well-being and foster career growth. Understand the crucial role of providing challenges and opportunities that help young employees grow and thrive.
- Leveraging Technology for Collaboration: Mark Patterson shares his expertise in harnessing technological solutions to foster collaboration within the employment and training ecosystem. Grasp how this strategy can positively impact your business and contribute to Canada’s economic landscape.
Links
- Don Ludlow on LinkedIn
- Mark Patterson on LinkedIn
- RBC Small Business Navigator
- Magnet Website
- RBC Starting Business Portal
- Ownr
- Moneris Online
- Insights Edge
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Marie Chevrier, is the Founder and CEO of Sampler, the leading platform
helping brands like L'Oréal and Nestlé deliver samples online and gather the
insight they need to build one-to-one relationships with their consumers. For
the last decade, Marie, with the help of her team, has grown Sampler from
the ground up to become the global leader in the product sampling space.
Marie started Sampler with a vision to transform the way consumer
packaged goods companies distribute their product samples. She worked
tirelessly to develop a sampling solution that could help brands of all sizes
and categories deliver samples to digitally targeted consumers while
gathering valuable consumer data, product feedback, and opt-ins. With
nothing more than a mock up of the technology she envisioned, Marie sold
her first client. Today, Sampler is an award-winning pioneer in the digital
sampling space working with over 950 brands in 23 countries including
some of the world's most renowned and beloved names in CPG like L'Oréal,
Unilever, and Henkel.
Marie has been named a 2022 Marketer-on-the-rise by The American
Marketing Association - an award celebrating Canada’s next generation of
influential leaders giving back to the world through volunteering,
inspirational leadership and community initiatives. She’s been honoured
within the Canadian tech ecosystem for her global accomplishments and
contributions through Sampler and named Woman of the Year by The DMZ.
Her company has been recognized as one of the Most Innovative
Workplaces in Canada by Elevate for its unwavering commitment to
inclusiveness and diversity in tech. Marie’s advocacy for supporting the next
generation of women in tech has led her to be named a Champion of
Change by Winsight Grocery Business and a recipient of the 2019 G.
Raymond Chang Outstanding Volunteer Award.
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Dr. Brent Hogarth is a Clinical and Sport Psychologist, and leader in the field of Positive Psychology. Brent lives in Vancouver, Canada.
Brent is the head Peak Performance Coach at the Flow Research Collective where he has trained thousands of sport & 'corporate athletes' to find greater flow-state, mindfulness, & self-control in their lives.
Brent believes well-being is not only about alleviating suffering, but that human flourishing requires the development of ones unique strengths & character, & the ability to experience transcendent peak experiences.
Brent has significant training & experience providing performance enhancement coaching & mental health counselling. This includes working with Olympic & professional athletes, start up CEOs & entrepreneurs, members of the USA military, Doctors, Coaches, engineers, creatives, hedge fund managers & more. Brent believes that everyone has the ability to be a high-performer & achieve optimal experience. He completed his Doctoral fellowships at the University of Texas, at El Paso, and Lehigh University, in Bethlehem, PA. In both placements he worked with Division 1 student-athletes, their teams, coaches & athletic admin.
As a Psychologist, Brent uses a Humanistic lens integrated with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Humanistic psychology helps individuals move towards growth, freedom and responsibility through dropping defence mechanisms which limits their ability to achieve wholeness. ACT uses acceptance & mindfulness strategies, together with behaviour change strategies, to increase psychological flexibility. Psychological flexibility means contacting the present moment fully, & based on what the situation affords, changing or persisting in behaviour in the service of clients chosen values.
Most importantly, Brent recognizes & values how the relationship itself is the foundation of any change in a coaching relationship.
Before entering graduate school, Brent earned an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology.
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Marie is an inner peace coach, a level 2 certified Wim Hof Method instructor, a Spartan athlete, and a passionate advocate for mental wellness. She has committed her life to deliver anxious, stressed-out people incredible focus, unshakeable inner peace, and deep self-love.
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Patrick is a Human Design and Transformational Coach who is dedicated to helping others discover the beauty and benefits of Human Design while finding their life purpose. He helps guide his clients through their journey of discovering alignment and their natural gifts, talents and purpose, while cutting through the noise of what societal conditioning says true success is. Patrick shows his clients how to get back to the true essence of who they are by dropping the "should do's" and learning to reconnect and trust their inner voice. He explains how to redefine the meaning of success while tuning into our true gifts and talents and realigning with what's truly important in living authentically. He breaks down the steps needed to create a life of ease, flow and abundance while creating and maintaining the boundaries needed to break free from unhappiness and get to a place of personal fulfillment and team success.
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In this episode Managing Your Personal Capacity, Melanie Sodka sits down with host Edwin Frondozo to discuss hustle, burnout and capacity.
Melanie Sodka is a human behaviour enthusiast helping overwhelmed people who are over-committed and distracted.
As a TEDx speaker, Award winning Business Professor, Speaker and podcaster, Melanie continues to reach worldwide audiences with her research in Capacity Management, Hustle Culture and Burnout.
Her research and trademarked tools have helped tens of thousands in managing their personal capacity while staying out of burnout and doing more of what they love. Featured in Forbes, Training Industry Inc., Quantum Magazine, Hamilton Spectator, Momentum Magazine, Dreaming Big Being Bold and many more, this 40 under 40 award winning Entrepreneur has a loyal following and is preparing to release her first book in 2022.
What You Will Learn From This Episode
- How multi-tasking is eroding our capacity
- Why anchoring yourself to accountability is important
- The rule of three
Connect with Melanie Sodka
- Website
- Youtube
- Podcast
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“Every human being, every employee, every worker has this ability to adapt and grow and deal with adversity and take advantage of opportunities if you give them the right environment and that is really what leadership is about” In this episode The Future of Work, Josh Bersin sits down with host Edwin Frondozo to discuss new ways of leadership, the future of work and his new book Irresistible (available October 25th. Pre Order Irresistible off Amazon HERE).
Josh is the founder and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, an independent research firm which provides research and advisory services to global corporations covering all areas of HR, learning, and HR technology. Josh also founded Bersin & Associates (now Bersin by Deloitte) and the Josh Bersin Academy, the professional development platform. A frequent speaker at industry events, Josh has been quoted on talent management topics in key media, including The Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The Financial Times, BBC Radio, CBS Radio and NPR. He is a columnist for the Sloan Management Review, a leading LinkedIn influencer, and has been a regular op-ed writer for HR Executive magazine. Josh spent 25 years in product development, product management, marketing and sales of e-learning and other enterprise technologies at companies including DigitalThink (now Convergys), Arista Knowledge Systems, Sybase, and IBM. Josh's education includes a B.S. in Engineering from Cornell University, an M.S. in the same discipline from Stanford University, and an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
What You Will Learn From This Episode
- What is an Irresistible Company
- What Human-Centred Leadership is
- Importance of flexible work environments going forward
Connect with Josh Bersin:
- Website
- The Josh Bersin Academy
“If you’re more secure and happy and focused and centred in your life, the rest of your team will be too.”This episode was brought to you by Slingshot Communications, the preferred virtual PBX of business leaders. Get your business SMS today.
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Greet the Pull with Irene Pace “Every behaviour is an attempt to solve a problem, even if it’s not the best solution.” Irene Pace In this episode Greet the Pull, Irene Pace sits down with host Edwin Frondozo to discuss counterproductive behaviours you wish you could do away with and how they impact your leadership […]
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Greet the Pull with Irene Pace “Every behaviour is an attempt to solve a problem, even if it’s not the best solution.” Irene Pace In this episode Greet the Pull, Irene Pace sits down with host Edwin Frondozo to discuss counterproductive behaviours you wish you could do away with and how they impact your leadership […]
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TBLP Episode 169 Living Life as an Artrepreneur Marcos Mendosa show notes “You can have your purpose as a foundational base which is the purpose of my life is to live, and then put that aside and say “I get that that’s a core principle, a core value or my life that my purpose is […]
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TBLP Episode 168 Fuel Your Flow Pauline Dougald show notes “Flow expresses itself totally different to each individual person. It is a highly unique experience and every individual will have its own personal approach to it.” Pauline Dougald In this episode Fuel Your Flow, Pauline Dougald sits down with host Edwin Frondozo to discuss flow, […]
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TBLP Episode 168 Fuel Your Flow Pauline Dougald show notes “Flow expresses itself totally different to each individual person. It is a highly unique experience and every individual will have its own personal approach to it.” Pauline Dougald In this episode Fuel Your Flow, Pauline Dougald sits down with host Edwin Frondozo to discuss flow, […]
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TBLP Episode 167 Living Your Best Life Catherine Tanaka show notes “It’s really about playing to get comfortable with the discomfort of playing outside my comfort zone” Catherine Tanaka In this episode Living Your Best Life, Catherine Tanaka sits down with host, Edwin Frondozo to discuss fitness, hustling hard, and how you can find self […]
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TBLP Episode 167 Living Your Best Life Catherine Tanaka show notes “It’s really about playing to get comfortable with the discomfort of playing outside my comfort zone” Catherine Tanaka In this episode Living Your Best Life, Catherine Tanaka sits down with host, Edwin Frondozo to discuss fitness, hustling hard, and how you can find self […]
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TBLP Episode 166 Human Design Katie Irvine show notes “Understanding how your energy works is something I find so helpful, especially if you’re in a place of plateau or things maybe not feeling as good as you want them to.” Katie Irvine In this episode Using Human Design to Direct Your Energy Katie Irvine sits […]
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TBLP Episode 165 Habits of Effective Leaders JT Tsui show notes “Don’t study what successful people do, study how they think.”. JT Tsui In this episode Habits of Effective Leaders, JT Tsui sits down with host, Edwin Frondozo to discuss flow, what brings you joy and the success habits of effective leaders. JT is a driven, […]
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TBLP Episode 164 Growing Your Business and Leadership Shannon Stone show notes “I feel like communication is like the underestimated element of leadership. When you listen to people, you hear what lands with them and want doesn’t land and I think that’s a great way to develop your leadership skills.” Shannon Stone In this episode […]
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TBLP Episode 163 How to be Mentally Fit Marc Champagne show notes “One question literally has the power to completely change our life.” Marc Champagne In this episode How to Be Mentally Fit, Marc Champagne sits down with host Edwin Frondozo to discuss how we are all one question away from the opportunity to change our […]
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TBLP Episode 162 Creating an Awesomeness Lifestyle Lillian Victoria show notes “The few that made it to the top, there was a recurring thing that I saw was they had a very strong vision, they really didn’t have a back up plan and they believe that they can.” Lillian Victoria In this episode Creating an […]
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TBLP Episode 161 Highlighting Small Business Findings with RBC Vice President Don Ludlow show notes Running a small business is a challenge even at the best of times and we’ve certainly seen that through the Pandemic. It’s also immensely rewarding. Don Ludlow In this episode Highlighting Small Business findings with RBC Vice President Don Ludlow, […]
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TBLP Episode 160 How to Embrace Innovation and Empower Teams with Imran Khan, TD show notes In this episode, Imran Khan, Head of Global Innovation at TD Bank Group (TD) sits down with host, Edwin Frondozo to discuss how he embraces new technologies, empowers his teams and drives innovation. Imran leads global Innovation and Design […]
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TBLP Episode 159 Denninger’s Foods of the World and RBC Insight Edge show notes In episode 159 of The Business Leadership Podcast, our host Edwin Frondozo speaks with Mary Aduckiewicz, CEO at Denninger’s Foods of the World and Christina Vandoremalen, VP, Business Deposits & Treasury Solutions at RBC to discuss how Canadian businesses can plan […]
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Cameron has over 25yrs experience working in global technology companies around the world in supply chain, procurement, innovation and technology. A serial corporate-entrepreneur” where he has either started or led number of businesses in every company he has worked for to new levels of success and also work with a number of startups and SMEs […]
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How do you manage a workplace during the pandemic now that everyone is working at home? In this is two-part conversation Edwin had with Jas Saraw. You will hear them talk about the Covid-19 pandemic for the first half of the interview. The second part will revolve on Jas’ journey from a sales executive to […]
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Chantal served as a Department of National Defence civilian as a Strategic Planner for the Canadian Armed Forces and Department of National Defence response to domestic emergencies, including business continuity and pandemic planning among other things. After the H1N1 pandemic in 2009 (the first worldwide pandemic in 40 years by the way), she was tasked […]
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As Canadian companies rush to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, many are dusting off their crisis communications plans and realizing they hadn’t accounted for a possible pandemic. Given how little time business leaders have had to develop their approach, responses to date have been admirable. But many would welcome some clear information to help guide […]
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Kim has excelled as an enterprise sales executive in the technology sector throughout her career. After many years of selling into the global account marketplace, Kim decided to go out on her own and help small businesses learn how to generate exponential growth by selling big deals to big clients. Her experience at TELUS selling […]
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Darryl Praill is the Chief Marketing Officer at VanillaSoft, the industry’s most established Sales Engagement Platform. As an accomplished award-winning marketer, a Sales World Top 50 Keynote speaker, a 2020 top 10 SaaS Branding Expert, a Top 19 B2B Marketer to Watch in 2019, a social media influencer, a category-leading podcaster, and a serial entrepreneur. […]
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Keren Moynihan is CEO of Boss Insights, a Big Data & AI platform that empowers lenders to measure businesses on their merit as opposed to their collateral. With a Joint JD/MBA and awarded a Top 25 Executive Leader in Lending, Keren has a diverse background as a commercial banker, wealth manager, and former founder of […]
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Senior executive with a strong record of leadership in delivering timely, innovative and effective business and process transformation in the Canadian Federal Government over the past 20 years. Expertise in shaping strategic policy, conceptualizing, guiding and directing key programs, and overseeing operations in both service delivery and regulatory bodies. Highly experienced in process and organizational […]
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Paul Vallée is the founder and CEO of Tehama and a serial entrepreneur who has spent his career at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies that enable the exchange of work over the internet. When founding Pythian in 1997, Paul envisioned a future that allows anyone to work from anywhere. Perceiving an opportunity for the Internet […]
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Suzanne Grant, is CATA CEO. Grant draws upon 30 years leadership experience, including a background in traversing emerging medical technology, international entrepreneurship, philanthropy leadership and Canadian military engineering. Links Suzanne on LinkedIn 20 Leaders in 20 Days – Virtual Shift Canadian Advanted Technology Alliance Website Episode Sponsor Thanks to media sponsors IT World Canada and Startup Canada. Thank […]
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Sophia Ruffolo is the Founder and CEO of femmebought, an online women’s business directory, community, and education hub that’s meaningfully connecting and inspiring women, giving entrepreneurs the tools required to grow their own businesses. An experienced executive, Sophia has worked in a variety of senior roles for a global financial institution, including Chief Compliance Officer […]
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As the founder and EVP of Oracle Netsuite, the leading integrated cloud business software suite, Evan Goldberg has grown the company from a small office above a hair salon into a global organization that now works with more than 18,000 customers around the world. Starting with only four employees, they have now scaled and grown […]
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Shrad Rao is the CEO of Wagepoint, a simple payroll software for small businesses that are looking to simplify their payment process. Shrad always knew that he would be an entrepreneur. He has always been very passionate about entrepreneurship because it allows him the ability to influence change, make decisions and most of all, choose […]
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Andrew Graham is an experienced leader who brings people and technology together to solve hard problems. He is co-founder and CEO of Borrowell, a financial technology company that helps Canadians make great decisions about credit. With its free credit score and report monitoring, personal loans, and financial product recommendations, Borrowell empowers Canadians to improve their […]
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JP Chauvet is the President at Lightspeed, a hands-on, forward-thinking executive with proven ability to implement change and drive growth. He has this in-depth understanding of technology, product development, finance, and sales management. He has years of operating internationally across North America, Europe, and Asia. He’s got a proven track record of achieving targets and […]
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Mike McDerment is the co-founder and CEO of FreshBooks, cloud-based accounting software that is used by 160 countries around the world and is currently ranked second in America. Mike spent three and a half years growing FreshBooks from his parents’ basement. Outside of FreshBooks, Mike is a dad, a husband, a son and a brother. […]
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Alfredo Tan is the chief digital & innovations officer at WestJet Airlines where he is responsible for building a culture of innovation. He is also an industry professor and keynote speaker who is very passionate about science and technology. He describes himself as “someone who got lucky along the way.” When he’s not doing part-time […]
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Carmine Cinerari is the President of Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. and guides the vision and strategic direction of the company’s operations in Canada. He has sucessfully steered the company through a number of strategic shifts in business domains, operating models, and corporate strategy. His hands-on, collaborative approach has fostered a culture of teamwork, customer […]
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This is a special collaboration mini-series with Info-Tech Research Group co-hosted with Brian Jackson. Alan is responsible for spearheading the product strategy and vision Dealer-FX business architecture, field deployment and product management. Alan has over 20 years of executive experience in large global companies such as IBM and several software start-ups. He’s succeeded in driving […]
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This is a special collaboration mini-series with Info-Tech Research Group co-hosted with Brian Jackson. Is it hard for a new CEO to transition both industry and role at the same time? That’s what Eric Wright, our guest in this episode, faced during his transfer from Info-Tech Research Group to LexisNexis Canada. Wright is Chief Executive […]
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This is a special collaboration mini-series with Info-Tech Research Group co-hosted with Brian Jackson. Can a husband and wife run a startup together? Find out Erin Bury’s answer as she and Brian dive deep into her role as CEO at Willful, the startup founded by her husband. Bury graduated from Carleton University’s journalism program and […]
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This is a special collaboration mini-series with Info-Tech Research Group co-hosted with Brian Jackson. Will trading roles help the organization head become better people and leader? Find out in today’s episode. Denis Gaudreault is a French Canadian. He is the country manager for Intel’s Canada and Latin America region. This year he took […]
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This is a special collaboration mini-series with Info-Tech Research Group co-hosted with Brian Jackson. Previously BlueCat’s Chief Product & Technology Officer, Andrew Wertkin will share how he find the right person to replace him. And for Dave Penny, the new Chief Technology Officer, landing a new job at a new company is always a fresh […]
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This is a special collaboration mini-series with Info-Tech Research Group co-hosted with Brian Jackson. With over 20 years’ experience in the technology industry, Susan understands the importance of transformational leadership to stay at the forefront of customer needs and expectations. Prior to taking on global leadership at Aptum (formerly Cogeco Peer 1), Susan was Vice […]
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This is a special collaboration mini-series with Info-Tech Research Group co-hosted with Brian Jackson. Wayne Berger is the CEO of IWG Canada and Latin America, the global coworking and workspace leader. The company harnesses the power of flexible working through its companies Regus, Spaces, No. 18, Open Office, HQ, and Signature by Regus. He is […]
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I recently completed the Berlin marathon. I run because it helps me stay fit, help me train, and eat well. Berlin marathon is my fourth marathon that I am trying to complete. Why am I sharing my Berlin Marathon experience Share defining moments that changed my life Moment of clarity Moment of bliss For many […]
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Transitioning to a management role can be challenging, especially if you are from a more technical and hands-on role. A whole new set of skills is needed and having a team look to you for leadership can be overwhelming. Today’s guest goes in-depth about those challenges and how he is overcoming them. In this episode, […]
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Most of the time, business owners are the best salesperson of the organization. But as leaders, they face the need to let go of their leads and delegating them to their members. And this can be very difficult. In this episode, Edwin chats with business leader Jeff Wiener, entrepreneur, author, and CEO of The Kickass […]
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There is a change happening in today’s IT industry. More and more organizations are seeing the value of working with small to mid-sized software development companies. Experts who can really jump in and provide value quickly. Today’s guest gives us an insight into what it’s like to lead one of those companies. In this episode, […]
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Providing clients with great user experience is very important for businesses. A positive experience can keep customers loyal to the product or brand. Because of this, most organizations now are investing more in user experience (UX) research to provide the best user experience for their client base. In today’s episode, Edwin chats with business […]
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Social media has greatly changed the landscape of business and markets in the past years. It has allowed companies to reach new prospects and customers. Customers can now interact with brands through social media. With the right research and data, marketing through social media can have a huge impact on the growth of businesses. In […]
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The advancement of today’s technology has been transformational for consumers. Unfiltered product reviews have changed the way people buy products online. By leveraging on consumer insights and market research, businesses can become more consumer-focused and make better decisions. In today’s episode, Edwin chats with business leader Robert Levy, founder, and president of Brandspark International. […]
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More and more businesses are transitioning to remote workforces for reasons other than cost reduction. The benefits of remote work for both employees and employer is making it the right option for organizations across different industries. In today’s episode, Edwin chats with business leader Liam Martin, co-founder, and CMO of TimeDoctor.com and Staff.com. Time Doctor […]
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Welcome to September. I have decided to take part in a LinkedIn campaign called #10tips10days which was started by my good friend Kira Day, Founder of The Passion Centre. Kira along with her friends Bobby Umar (hear my interview with him), Jake Jordan and Lila Smith started this in 2018. I will be sharing ten […]
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Big data analytics is becoming a trend in today’s businesses. Together with artificial intelligence and machine learning, organizations can now uncover patterns, insights, and trends that allow them to make immediate and smarter decisions. In today’s episode, Edwin chats with business leader Paul Rubenstein, Chief People Officer at Visier Inc. Visier is a leading people […]
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Growing a business requires making smart decisions. Some of those operating decisions can be very complex and beyond human capability. This is where artificial intelligence steps in. With AI, businesses can make smarter plans and risk management decisions by running billions of simulations based on the organization’s transaction data. In today’s episode, Edwin chats with […]
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Every business has its mission and vision. But it can only make an impact when everyone in the organization can see the value of that vision. In today’s episode, Edwin chats with business leader Simon Ferragne, CEO and Founder of TrackTik. TrackTik is a company that aims to build better software to allow its clients […]
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Servant leadership is a concept that inverts the norm of being a traditional leader and focuses on the leaders empowering the employees. Combined with encouraging innovation within the organization, it ensures the growth of the business. In today’s episode, Edwin chats with PostBeyond’s CEO, David Lloyd. David leads PostBeyond, a company that helps their clients […]
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Building and growing a creative and diverse team can give huge positive results to an organization. But the questions of maintainability and scalability of these teams can also be a very big challenge for any business leader. In this episode, Edwin talks with HubSpot’s SVP of Product, Christopher O’Donnell. Christopher leads a team of product […]
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“Empower” is a big buzz word in the industry nowadays. And it is for a reason. Allowing your team to make decisions and take ownership of what is happening can be extremely beneficial for the whole organization. In today’s episode, Edwin chats with Index Exchange’s Chief of Technology Officer, Marc Stavely. Marc leads over 185 […]
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As an emerging business leader, can you tell us your goal? Today with Edwin is Scott Wu, the Chief Technology Officer at Compass Digital Labs. He oversees the technology strategy for the company and leads a team of world-class designers, product managers, engineers and data scientists. His mission is to create amazing experiences for consumers […]
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According to the numbers, it is clear that the healthcare industry needs to have diversity in leadership, may it be gender or race. In today’s episode, Edwin chats with the Senior Vice President of Health Solutions at AMA, Laurie McGraw. She has more than 20 years of executive leadership and a proven track record of […]
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Do you know what does “productive disruptor” means? You will find out if you will listen in. Today on the show, Edwin sat down with Todd Unger, Chief Experience Officer and Senior Vice President of Physician Engagement at the American Medical Association. Todd and his family recently moved to Chicago for this job and they […]
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Robert Armstrong is the CEO of Appstem, the Leading Digital Product Agency based in San Francisco. He is a father to an almost two-year-old and that took most of his time. Robert stays very active until this day. Robert has always been a marketing guy, but in May of 2014, Robert took over the CEO […]
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The Toronto Raptors are the 2019 Eastern Conference Champions! But how did this happen? What were the decisions that were made to change a perennial laughing stock of the NBA League into a Winning Culture that is ultimately competing for the Championship? This is about the business leader, Masai Ujiri, the President of the Toronto […]
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What is happiness and why is it important? Before you leave wondering whether this is a podcast episode about business, you’d better think twice. On today’s show, we have Dr. Gillian Mandich, happiness researcher, Ph.D. Health and Rehabilitation. Gillian is the oldest of seven children. At a very young age, she was already entrepreneurial by […]
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How can the loss of a loved one lead to startup success? You have to listen until to this episode to find out. Jeff Ruby, the founder of Newtopia, started the company because he lost his father to cancer at a young age. He came to the realization that the current health care solutions does […]
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Are you a vacation rental property manager looking for a one all solution? This episode is for you. We have on the show, Marcus Rader, the CEO and Co-Founder of Hostaway an enterprise solution for managing short-term rentals. When he is not busy with Hostaway, Marcus loves to play a guitar. He loves death metal. […]
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Is unconscious bias eliminated in this time and age? Today on the show, we have Beth Wilson, Canada Chief Executive Officer at Dentons. Who is she outside of Dentons? Beth is a mom of two boys, ages 21 and 18. She likes spending time with her family. Beth also loves the outdoors, getting out on […]
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Are you an emerging leader who is having trouble to delegate? In this episode, Edwin sat down with Taylan Pince, Mobile Team Lead and CEO at Hipo, an organization that helps disruptive startups and small businesses create meaningful products and services. When Taylan is not busy growing Hipo, you can find him spending time with […]
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Do you know what forms the foundation of our freedom? Listen to this episode to find out. Today we have Ann Cavoukian, former 3-Term Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, and currently Distinguished Expert-in-Residence, leading the Privacy by Design Centre of Excellence at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. Ann sat down with Edwin to talk about the […]
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Do you find yourself checking your email regularly but still need to catch up on email? On this episode, Edwin share’s that he was continually checking emails yet discovered that he was wasting plenty of time. He talks about going from inbox anxiety to inbox zero and the freedom that comes with it. Be sure […]
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Did the idea of elegant parties, open bars and circulate with the rich and famous sound like a PR to you? Think again, as we have on the show, Adrian Salamunovic. He is the co-author of FREE PR, founder of Earned.co, a public speaker, startup advisor, investor, and PR expert who’s passionate about helping entrepreneurs reach […]
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Are there ways to help connect corporate Canada to innovators and entrepreneurs? This question has been on Michael Denham’s mind for a long time. In this conversation, you will discover the answer to that. Michael is the President & CEO of BDC, Canada’s only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs. He is the driver of […]
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Do you want to scale your organization? If the answer to this is yes, then you have to listen to this episode with David Ossip. David Ossip, CEO & Chairman of Ceridian, Human Capital Management (HCM Cloud Software) was exposed to entrepreneurship at a very young age. Now, he is a dad to two wonderful […]
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Do you want to understand body language and facial expression? Today on the show, you are going to hear from Mark Bowden, Keynote Speaker, World Renown Body Language Expert and creator of TRUTHPLANE. Edwin and Mark delve on the topics of the importance of body language or as everyone knows, the non-verbal communication. Also, hear from Mark […]
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Prior to founding Prosper, Krystyn advised Fortune 100 companies at AT Kearney and founded Unison Design Group (acquired by Versett, 2017). She has an HBA and MBA from Ivey Business School. Outside Prosper, she loves to spend time with her family and travel. In this episode, you will hear Krystyn share what Prosper is and […]
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In today’s episode, Edwin interviews Dr. Greg Wells about the top five-step process for establishing a healthy high performing team. Dr. Greg Wells is a Physiologist, Scientist, Speaker & 3x Best-Selling Author. He helps people get healthy & perform better via research and applied science. Outside of what he does, his number one priority is […]
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A seasoned and passionate senior executive with over a decade of experience building and leading high-performance teams both locally and internationally. That is how you will see Paul Burns. But outside Twitter, Paul is a simple guy, married for fifteen years and has two young sons. He loves music, running, and snowboarding. In today’s episode, […]
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Today on the show, we have Bob Pickard, Principal of Signal Leadership Communication Inc., a social public relations consultancy exclusively serving senior executives dealing with digital disruption. Outside the PR world, Bob is a busy dad raising two young children in Canada. He lived overseas for 20 years in Asia, in places like Japan, Korea, and Singapore. Edwin and […]
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You have to be a family man with business and never a businessman with a family. It is one guiding principle that Jon Vroman, the Founding Owner of Front Row Foundation imbibes in his personal as well as business life. In his former life, he used to be living a life of anyone’s dream […]
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Nicole is the founder and CEO of OMX, a Dragon on CBC’s Next Gen Den, and a thought leader in the procurement industry. Today, she sat down with Edwin and shared her inspiring stories on how she focuses on her goals. Also, she talked about how she grow and expand her business. Nicole always finds industry […]
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You need to surround yourself with people who bring up your weaknesses and know your strengths. This is one of the important lesson Barry’s Bootcamp Regional Vice President, Laurie Campbell learned as a woman in business. Being a female entrepreneur, Laurie went through challenges that she was able to overcome with help from family and peers. In today’s […]
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Should we be afraid of Artificial Intelligence? Edwin sat down with Eli Fathi, Co-founder & CEO MindBridge Analytics Inc., a company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to uncover errors in financial data. Today, they talked about the singularity, AI, and leadership. If you do not have an idea what is the singularity, listen to […]
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What is the hardest thing that you have to do as a business leader? This is one big question Braulio Lam answered in today’s episode. Braulio Lam is co-founder and CTO of Pungle Inc. Braulio oversees all technology and development of the Pungle Payments Platform. His teams are responsible for delivering the software at the […]
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With the growing popularity of other car brands, how does Volvo remains on top of the game? Automotive is one of the most competitive industry in the world, yet Volvo finds its success secret sauce. Today on the show, Edwin sat down with Alexander Lvovich, Managing Director of Volvo Canada, to get a peek into […]
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Andrew Witkin is an experienced entrepreneur, marketer and the founder and president of StickerYou, a successful e-commerce startup that was named the fastest-growing promotional products company in Canada in 2017 by SGR magazine. Over the past decade, Andrew has built StickerYou into an influential e-commerce trendsetter that produces customized die-cut sticky products, including stickers, […]
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Is it possible to lead with empathy? For Bob Moore, Axis Country Manager, it is. In today’s episode, Edwin and Bob dive deep on the topic of leading with empathy. Bob shared his early days when he was proud and resisting help from others. He eventually realizes that he cannot do everything on his own. […]
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Ferhan Bulca (PhD, P.Eng) is a seasoned intrapreneur, delivering multimillion-dollar projects that opened up new markets for companies in medical devices, aerospace, software, and manufacturing. When he is not working, he loves a few things. He does too much sports these days. Ferhan consolidated down to squash and scuba diving. Today Edwin will talk to […]
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Ryan Gill is the CEO of Communo, and past President of Cult Collective, an internationally recognized marketing agency in Calgary. He is a small town kid from a little town in Ontario called Brockville. Ryan moved to Bowmanville. When he is not busy working, he spent most of his time with his wife Aimee and two young daughters. Today […]
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What is your mission in life? For Anil Gupta, Mindset Expert at Anil Gupta Workshops, it is to reach a billion people by December 31, 2020. His mission is to inspire, move, and touch people. He lived by a quote from Steve Martin, “Be so great that you cannot be ignored.” In this episode, Edwin and Anil […]
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Daniel Marquez is the Technology Strategy Senior Manager in Accenture. His role comprises two main areas of responsibility, one which is client-centric, and the other which is focused on the development of the Strategy practice. Outside of work, Dan is a hardcore geek. He is geeky from movies to books. Dan played a lot of board […]
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Consider this episode as Cryptocurrency 101 for beginners. Today, Thomas Jankowski, Chief Digital & Growth Officer at Coinsquare sat down with Edwin to discuss what is the buzz about digital currency. Thomas who is a reader and enjoys sailing in his spare time discussed Coinsquare and its future goal. He explains the concept of cryptocurrency and how we […]
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In this episode, Edwin sat down with Dr. Brynn Winegard is an award-winning professor, speaker, and expert. Brynn completed her formal education in Neuroscience, Psychology, Marketing, and Strategy (HSBc, MBA, Ph.D.), coupled with over a decade in corporate marketing working for big companies. Can business and brain Science merge? Find out in today’s episode as Dr. Winegard talked about […]
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Do you know what you need to maintain your lifestyle when you reach your retirement age? In this episode, Eric Arnold, the Chief Executive Officer at Planswell, an online financial planning software platform will answer it. Eric headed multiple startups before. His pursuit to become an entrepreneur started when he was a teenager. In the […]
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Roger Chabra is the Chief Innovation Office at Tribal Scale. He has decades of experience as a successful technology operator, investor, and entrepreneur. In his free time, he spends it with his young son and family. And not known to others, he is a human Shazam. He admits that he can guess an 80’s track […]
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Claire Adams is the co-CEO of Canada’s premier network for driven Millennials, Notable Life Media Group, Inc. It covers all aspects of millennial life including social, professional, and charitable engagements. Claire loves food and travel. She is very easy going but works very hard. After taking over Notable Life, 18 months ago, she now looks […]
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Lori Casselman is a mother, athlete, and fitness advocate who is passionate in giving back to her community. She is an experienced executive with a passion for building great teams while making innovation in the health and insurance sectors. On this episode, Edwin and Lori discussed the importance of asking questions to your team members […]
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Mindfulness has been a buzzword for this year. Can business leaders practice being mindful? Will it benefit their organization? All these questions will be answered today by Laura Lee Copeland, Chief Medical Information Officer at Healthtech. In this episode, join Laura and Edwin as they discussed why it’s vital to invest in yourself if you want to […]
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Jack Newton is the founder of Clio, one of the pioneers of cloud-based practice management. He founded Clio 9 years ago to bring law firms to the cloud. When he is not busy managing Clio, you can found him jumping into the ocean when it’s this time of year, enjoying the warm weather, getting a […]
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How does a couple mix business and pleasure? Join Edwin as he sat down with power couple Alexi Panos & Preston Smiles, Founders of The Bridge Experience. As the Co-Founders and Co-Creators of The Bridge Method, Alexi Panos and Preston Smiles have helped thousands of students changed their lives by participating in their workshops all over the […]
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Mara Nickerson is Osler’s Chief Knowledge Officer and an acknowledged Canadian industry leader in legal services innovation and services delivery. She leads national teams who are responsible for professional development, knowledge management, records and conflict management and is the driver behind the Firm’s implementation of legal project management and process improvement. Join Edwin and Mara […]
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Kunal is the CEO of Polar, a technology provider to major media publishers, with offices around the world. He is also passionate about finding calm and focus in a modern era and writes regularly on the topics of leadership, mindfulness and technology culture on his blog, findfocus.today. When he is not running the business, Kunal […]
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Ross Andrew Paquette is the founder and CEO of Maropost, North America’s fastest growing marketing automation company, as ranked by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. After founding Maropost in 2011, Ross has gone on to double annual growth every year since turning a one-person operation into an international business. Acting as the strategic center of […]
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With over 15 years of broadcast, events, content, theatre, and Games Laura Denham has added to her long list of achievements, becoming a Chief Creative Officer at Notable Life. She was a Notable.ca Award Recipient for Leadership. After receiving this award, Laura was offered a post in Notable Life. Laura is an integrated marketer who […]
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Hal Elrod’s incredible story started out when he was a young salesman of Cutco Kitchen Knives. After six months of his sales career, he broke the company record for having the fastest sales in the 50-year history of the company. A year and a half later after giving a speech at one of the company’s […]
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At a very young age, Nunzio Presta was exposed to sports and learned that comfort will lead nowhere. While playing hockey, he developed the attitude of working with a team, communication, drive and discipline to time management. All these skills played a crucial role in how he leads his team. Nunzio is Founder & CEO at […]
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Today, Edwin chat with Hamza Khan, Managing Director of Student Life Network, keynote speaker, and author. He empowers people and businesses to transform ideas into action. Hamza is also a faculty member at Ryerson University and the co-founder of Skills Camp, a school for soft skill. When he is not busy leading these companies, Hamza loves to […]
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On today’s episode, Edwin takes the opportunity to describe how he finds balance when he continually adds new things to his life. From business projects to personal commitments, he visualizes his life as a spinning top where new things may take it out of equilibrium for a while. Thanks to media sponsors IT World Canada […]
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It’s Canada Day and Independence Day this week, I thought I would take the time to formally announce “The Business Leadership Live” call-in radio show where I invite business leaders, subject matter experts, and thought leaders to discuss current events, new innovations, and anything that can help you professionally and personally grow. Links Helpful Dialog […]
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Jacqueline is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Pressed. Not a news junkie by any means, she created Pressed because it’s a product that she needs. Prior to launching her first startup, she spent several years working in marketing roles at companies spanning across industries like sports, food, and media. She has a media degree from […]
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2018 is flying by, so I thought I’d give a quick update and thanks to all my listeners, collaborators, and sponsors. And also, I want to share the new initiatives that I am working on. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe on your […]
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Jamie Michaels is the Head of Brand Strategy at Twitter Canada. He joins forces with top advertisers to create ideas that impact during moments that matter. Before joining Twitter, Jamie was the Director of Brand Integration for Rogers’ Sportsnet and NHL properties. In this part, he was in charge of creating and executing coordinated media answers for […]
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Mike is the founder and CEO of PointClickCare Technologies. The company started as a one-man operation and grown to 1,500 people today. The company’s mission is to prepare the world for an ageing population and for PointClickCare do that through long-term and post-acute care providers. For Mike who is a father of a ten and […]
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Carl is President, CEO and founder of SOTI Inc., a world leader in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) and Mobile Security Technology. SOTI’s products and technology have received numerous awards and accolades from around the world. Today SOTI’s products are distributed around the world through a network of over 4000 VARs, Resellers, and Distributors. Over 17,000 […]
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Bianca Lopes is the former CIO at BioConnect. She is also a public and keynote speaker. Born and raised in Brazil, Bianca spent most of her entrepreneurial life in Canada. She moved to Canada and was able to establish two businesses before the age of 27. Bianca is a curious, proud geek person. She had […]
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Cody Royle is the head coach of AFL team Canada, the national men’s Australian Rules football program. He has an endurance sports business called Inner Voice where they tell Tribune style stories on athletes. Cody was born in Canberra the capital city of Australia but raised in Melbourne. When he turned 25 he picked up a […]
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Michael Katchen is the CEO and co-founder of Wealthsimple, a leading online investing service operating in Canada, United States, and the United Kingdom. Before starting Wealthsimple, he worked at a YC-backed startup called 1000memories, and we sold the business to Ancestry.com in 2012. At a very young age, Michael became very interested in investing when his sister randomly entered […]
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Melissa Nightingale is the Co-Founder and Partner of Raw Signal Group. She is editor of The Co-pour and bestselling author of “How F*cked Up Is Your Management? An Uncomfortable Conversation About Modern Leadership.” Melissa has held senior leadership roles in Marketing, and PR, at several fast-paced startups, including Wattpad, Edmodo, and Mozilla. She moved to […]
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Ami Shah is the Co-Founder & CEO of Peekapak, an edtech startup that teaches social-emotional learning skills like self-regulation, empathy and teamwork in the class and home. Ami earned her MBA from INSEAD and received great marketing experience from Procter and Gamble. She spent a lot of time abroad. Ami lived, volunteered, studied in about […]
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Fuckup Nights is a speaker series where stories of failed businesses and projects are told, questioned and celebrated. It is a global movement and community that takes place in over 250 cities and 80 countries all over the world sharing stories of professional failure. Last March 15, Fuckup Nights Toronto celebrated their First Anniversary. Joining on […]
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Eli was the former Managing Director of Founder Dating (Toronto). He was a Program Manager at bing.com, leading projects in structured data search. Before that, he was an engineer at Amazon Web Services. Now, Eli is a senior product and alliances leader at Pivotal, currently leading Pivotal’s alliance with Microsoft. After six years on the west coast, […]
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Tony Lourakis is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fleet Complete, a leading global provider of IoT technology for businesses with fleets, assets and mobile workforce. He is a Toronto native, thirty-eight years old, married and a father of a ten-year-old boy. When he is not working, Tony spend every free moment with his […]
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Lauren at the age of 18, while attending Queen’s School of Business, ran the most successful College Pro enterprise in Ontario. After graduation, she launched and ran an Oxford Learning Centre in Toronto. Then she moved into the real estate industry with an early stage investment in True North Mortgage, a national brokerage with offices […]
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Randy holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business and a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University. He brings an entrepreneurial and customer-focused background to Uberflip with leadership experience. One of the hats he wears is being President and CMO at Uberflip. He oversees the strategy, operations, sales and execution of Uberflip’s solution. A […]
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At the age of 15, Rokham Fard’s family moved to Canada. He studied Computer Science at the University of Toronto. He worked with Canada’s largest academic research lab to help out with re-designing the education system. At 21, he became the employee of the year at a Fortune 500 company. After graduation, he decided to […]
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Seth Godin is the author of 18 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and The Marketing Seminar, online workshops that have transformed thousands of people. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, […]
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Ben Baldwin is co-founder of ScaleDriver, an innovation-building system for Fortune 500s, and of The Founder City Project, a peer community of 500+ founders and teams, trained to support each other, solve problems, and attract talent. Ben has been profiled in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Inc. Magazine, and in Toronto Life as one of […]
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Sachin Aggarwal is the Chief Executive Officer of Think Research. He joined the team in 2010 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Think Research, Sachin served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, where he managed six departments, including the Leader’s Executive […]
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As the CEO of PT Healthcare and InnoCare, Heather oversees a $50+ million national healthcare company and under her leadership, both organizations have solidified their position as Canadian health care leaders focused on the development of innovative healthcare technology and patient-centered care. She credits this success to her team and her commitment to creative thinking; […]
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Alexander Peh, a passionate technology focused FinTech leader, with international experience in the payments, digital commerce, software development and media industries. Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, educated in Melbourne, Australia and with stints in Africa, South East Asia, and Europe, Alexander currently serves as Vice President of Innovation at RBC. Before RBC, […]
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Diane Kazarian is the Managing Partner for the Greater Toronto area and National Financial Services Leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) which includes Banking and Capital Markets, Asset Management, Insurance, Real Estate and Private Equity sectors in all lines of business (audit, tax and advisory). She is also PwC’s Global Financial Services Brand Leader. With […]
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Sheetal Jaitly is the Founder and CEO at TribalScale, a software design and development company in Toronto. Sheetal is a 13 year veteran of the tech industry. In the late 90’s Sheetal worked in mobile right out of high school where he was part of the Palm Pilot launch with USRobotics in Canada. When Sheetal […]
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Dalia Asterbadi hails from a family of technology entrepreneurs. Dalia is the CTO of Verve.ai, Chief Data Scientist at JONES and Chair of CriticalStateLabs, focused in machine learning and augmented intelligence since 2012. As a respected marketing technologist and inventor of a patented augmented intelligence platform, she believes in pioneering the democratization of data science. […]
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Over the last 10 years, Peter Reitano, CEO of Abacus, a performance Facebook ad tech/agency, has worked directly with some of the worlds largest blue-chip / Fortune 500 brands and award-winning agencies in Europe, Australia, Canada and the US. Peter is also the co-founder of Bellwether, a not for profit which brings together entrepreneurs and leaders […]
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Happy New Years everyone! As I start the year from Slovakia (see the picture above of the High Tatras that I took on a drive through the country), I thought I would take the time to shout out my ideas for the new year and also discuss 3 episodes from last year that I thought […]
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Happy Holidays everyone! Taking the time to give thanks to all my listeners as I reflect back on the amazing year. From the concept of the podcast; to launching it within 2 months; to insightful conversations with inspirational business leaders; to the Silver Award for Best Business Podcast at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards/ I […]
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Matthew is a 20 year veteran of the digital media space including video games, digital advertising and software development. He is currently the founder and CEO of Hifyre a growing custom software developer based in Hamilton, ON. What You Will Learn From This Episode What it was like being employee number one of a fast-growing company […]
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Alyssa Furtado is a passionate entrepreneur, financial expert, digital marketer and educator and is the CEO of RateHub.ca, the leading Canadian financial comparison site for mortgage rates, credit card deals, deposit rates and insurance. She has been regularly featured as a financial expert on CTV News, BNN, Global News, The Globe and Mail and the […]
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Mark Jaine is President and CEO of Intelex Technology Inc., headquartered in Toronto. Intelex is a worldwide leader in employee health & safety, and quality (EHSQ) web-based management systems. Mark joined the company in 1999 and has led the transformation from niche software provider to innovative leading force in global EHSQ. Under Mark’s leadership, Intelex […]
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Currently co-founder and CTO at Nudge.ai, Steve Woods is using artificial intelligence to help salespeople find useful trigger events at their target accounts. Letting AI do the heavy burden of research allows sales professionals to focus on selling, while never missing a chance to turn latent demand into active demand. Prior to that, co-founder and […]
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Melody Adhami started her career working at the billion-dollar company, Unilever, on brands like Dove, Hellmann’s and Lipton. Then, she reached a fork in the road. Deep inside the row of cubicles at Unilever, she watched the first signs of a new mobile age appear. Steve Jobs launched the iPhone, unleashing a world where mobile […]
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Matt Bertulli is co-founder and CEO of Demac Media and co-founder of Pela Case. He’s also the author of best-selling book, Anything, Anywhere, a book on the future of retail and eCommerce. Matt considers himself a student of retail and eCommerce above all else and his companies are where he tests his ideas in an […]
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With more than 20 years of experience at the technological forefront of innovative software businesses, David has held leading positions at Algorithmics, Electronics Workbench, Ceryx, and IBM Risk Analytics. Dave Penny joined Ethoca, a Toronto-based Fintech in the credit card fraud space in 2016. At Ethoca he oversees all technology, including software development, DevOps, IT […]
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A client-side marketing veteran with 15 years in the industry, Jeff Goldenberg is a Co-Founder of Abacus, the #1 digital agency specializing in performance Facebook ads. Previously, he headed up the marketing and growth team at Borrowell, an innovative financial services startup that will offer competitively priced loans to consumers with good credit scores looking to refinance […]
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Mark Cohon is an experienced sports and entertainment executive, proven turn-around expert, active public speaker, proud builder of Canadian brands and entrepreneur at heart. In sports, Mark is best known for his leadership as the 12th Commissioner of the Canadian Football League. Mark was the driving force behind the renaissance of the league. His eight-year […]
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Bringing more than 30 years of strategic leadership, operational excellence and professional integrity to his role, Michael is responsible for all aspects of Express Scripts Canada’s strategic development and operational activities, which aim to bring value to clients and patients by leveraging deep industry knowledge and worldwide best practices in pharmacy benefit management. By taking […]
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Alan Fong is the Chief Technology Officer at Fleet Complete. Alan brings over 20 years of experience building and developing innovative and high-growth technology companies, including technology leadership and execution to various verticals – healthcare, telecom, enterprise workload management. With his progressive responsibilities in the software industry, Alan has helped create product value by understanding […]
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Paul Struthers is responsible for Sage’s overall business in Canada, working alongside Sage’s cherished network of customers, partners, and accountants. Before working at Sage, Paul spent 15 years at global software solutions company Amdocs, and prior to this managed the ERP consulting practice at RSA companies, where he also led and supported over 20 projects […]
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Kirstine Stewart will be speaking at TribalScale’s inaugural TakeOver Innovation Conference on October 2. TakeOver will bring together leaders from all communities to openly share how technology is inspiring innovation. You can purchase tickets to hear Kirstine and other digital leaders speak here. Kirstine is now the President at TribalScale, formerly Chief Strategy Officer for Diply, a content […]
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Vicki Saunders is an entrepreneur, award-winning mentor, advisor to the next generation of change makers and leading advocate for entrepreneurship as a way of creating positive transformation in the world. Vicki is Founder of SheEO; a two-decade long initiative to dramatically transform how we support, celebrate and finance female entrepreneurs building new models, new mindsets […]
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Born in Salmon Arm, B.C., founder and Co-CEO Cody Green started the online auto financing company in 2010 after working as a car salesman in Saskatoon. Cody stopped selling cars to pursue the venture in 2010, which he named Canada Drives. In 2016, Canada Drives, placed first PROFIT 500 list as Canada’s Fastest-Growing Company. Cody […]
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Jodi Kovitz is a passionate innovator, relationship builder, revenue generator, and connector. She is the is the CEO of AceTech Ontario. She is also Founder of #MoveTheDial, a movement founded in January 2017 to advance women in tech and Just Say Hello, her passion project through which she teaches people how to build transformative business […]
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Farhan Thawar is the CTO and Co-Founder of a Helpful.com. Most recently he was the CTO, Mobile at Pivotal and the VP of Engineering at Pivotal Labs. Farhan is best known for scaling Xtreme Labs from 10 to 350 people and building the most popular mobile apps in the world. He is an avid writer […]
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Chris Eben is a Managing Partner at TWG, a software consultancy with holistic expertise in digital strategy, product design and engineering. He is a mentor, speaker and active investor with a portfolio of more than 20 startups throughout the US and Canada. Chris joined TWG after a lengthy career running product teams in the Enterprise […]
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Aaron Parker is the podcast host that has seen true patterning as to what makes entrepreneurs and thought leaders successful. We talk about being a business owner, marketing and sales, starting a podcast, and the similarities that he sees from his successful guests. What You Will Learn From This Episode What he is learning […]
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Named one of Marketing Magazine’s “Top 30 Under 30”, Erin Bury is a marketer, former technology journalist, and startup enthusiast. A monthly columnist for the Financial Post and a tech commentator on CTV News, Erin shares the ins-and-outs of entrepreneurship, marketing to millennials, creating a killer personal brand, and how to harness the latest digital […]
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Justin Thouin is the Co-Founder and CEO of LowestRates.ca. Justin started the company in 2012 following a successful career as a Senior Executive with two prominent entertainment and technology organizations. LowestRates.ca provides Canadians with a fast and convenient way to save two of their most valuable assets – time and money. It’s a one stop […]
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Elaine Mah is the Director for Canada at Intel Corporation and a twelve year veteran with the company. Among her many achievements at Intel, Elaine is especially proud of her work fostering innovation and growth with small businesses through her Canadian small business advisory board. She is a frequent speaker at industry and government conferences […]
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Fatima Zaidi has had over nine years of experience in Business Development, Marketing, and Strategy. Her expertise in sales effectiveness and partnerships led her to the role as VP of Business Development for Eighty-Eight, a Toronto-based creative communications agency. Prior to Eighty-Eight, Fatima was the Head of Business Development at retail company Rent frock Repeat […]
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Jeff Cates is the President and CEO of Intuit Canada, a software development company that produces premier brands such as TurboTax, QuickBooks and Mint. Under Jeff’s leadership, Intuit Canada has risen to become one of the top places to work in Canada, as ranked by the Great Place to Work Institute. He is responsible for […]
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Julia Deans is the CEO of Futurpreneur Canada, a national non-profit organization that has helped almost 10,000 Canadians aged 18-39 launch start-ups with business coaching, financing, mentoring and other resources. Julia started her career as a lawyer with Torys LLP in Toronto and Hong Kong, before creating a successful legal recruitment business in Singapore. From […]
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Today’s guest is Stefan Grambart, an Emmy® award-winning Creative Director pushing at the boundaries of collaborative storytelling, helping to shape the future of VR, gaming, and entertainment in general. Stefan has worked on a wide range of interactive projects focusing on narrative and visual storytelling – both for clients and as original properties. He has […]
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On today’s episode, I have the opportunity to catch up and sit down with Rami Sayar at the FITC Toronto event. Rami is a Senior Technical Evangelist at Microsoft Canada. Rami is a technologist passionate about the intersection of art, design and the web. For the past 5 years, he has been experimenting with the […]
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I am excited to share the conversation I had with Suzanne Grant. Suzanne’s experience is characterized by breadth and depth leading in technology, military, non-profit, health and creative fields. She has won awards and commendations at each stage of her career and attributes her success to authentic leadership, strategic thinking and collaboration. Suzanne served in […]
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Mitch Seguin is the Co-founder and Head of Product and Design at TribalScale. Mitch has always been a tech geek at heart, from his roots building hospital data centres to product management at Xtreme Labs, Mitch has seen every facet of product design and development. Mitch focused much of his working energy at Xtreme Labs […]
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My guest on this episode is Chris Zacharias, the founder and CEO of Imgix. He founded imgix, a real-time image processing service that enables businesses of all sizes to deliver rich visual content with high performance and easy setup. Prior to that, he was one of YouTube’s early web developers. He was responsible for creating […]
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My guest on this episode is Jim Love. Jim is CIO and Chief Content Officer at IT World Canada. Over the past 4 years, working with his partner Fawn Annan, President of IT World Canada, Jim has worked to make IT World Canada one of the leading digital publishers in the B2B space and a […]
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My guest today is Mark Organ, the founder, and CEO of Influitive, helping companies mobilize their advocates to produce massive increases in referral leads, reference calls, social media participation and more. Mark first revolutionized B2B marketing as the founding CEO of Eloqua (ELOQ), the world leader in marketing automation software, which was acquired by Oracle […]
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Malgosia Green serves as the chief product officer at Top Hat and has been with the company since 2013. She leads the product management, user experience, and design teams for Top Hat’s web and native mobile products. Green is an entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience in edtech. Prior to joining Top Hat, she […]
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It is my pleasure to introduce Wayne Berger on this episode. Wayne is Executive Vice-President of Regus Canada, the world’s largest shared workspace and co-working provider. Regus is leading a workplace revolution in Canada and around the world helping people and organizations conduct the best work of their lives from where they want and how […]
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My guest on this episode is Eva Wong. Eva is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Borrowell, a Canadian fintech lender that offers personal loans, free credit scores, and personalized product recommendations. Eva’s career has spanned both the private and not-for-profit sectors, including leadership roles at The OTF, Maple Leaf Foods, UNDP and Oliver Wyman. […]
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Greg Friesen is the Vice President of Product Management at DragonWave. Greg is responsible for global product management across DragonWave’s complete portfolio of products. Greg has 19 years experience in senior product management roles, network design, planning, and engineering, including his current role at DragonWave and previous roles at Nortel Networks, Innovance Networks, and Fundy […]
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On this episode, I speak with Humza Teherany. Humza has over 20 years in driving Technology and Business Strategy; while directly contributing to both top and bottom line results. Compass Digital Labs began as an innovation team within a multi-billion dollar enterprise. Attracting talent from many different industries and disciplines, the dynamics of the team […]
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Paul is the CEO and Co-founder of Nudge.ai, a modern sales platform that uses artificial intelligence to provide sales teams with actionable insights on their target customers. He is a successful technology executive who has run Services, Customer Success, Account Management, Support and Product Management teams. As part of Eloqua’s executive team, Paul helped lead […]
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My guest on this episode is Bobby Umar. He is one of the most prolific, heart-based leaders in North America. Inc Magazine named him one of the Top 100 Leadership Speakers, alongside such noteworthy giants as Richard Branson, Brene Brown, John Maxwell and Robin Sharma. Bobby is a 4x TEDx speaker, and one of the […]
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So happy to have Victoria Lennox on today’s episode. She is the co-founder and CEO of Startup Canada, the national rallying community supporting and giving a voice to Canada’s 2.3 million entrepreneurs. Victoria is recognized by the United Nations Development Programme and the European Union as one of the foremost experts in entrepreneurship education; ecosystem […]
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My guest on this episode is Saul Colt. Saul is the Founder and Creative Director at SAUL COLT – The Idea Integration Company. In his career he has been named as one of the iMEDIA 25: Internet Marketing Leaders & Innovators as well as been called one of Canada’s best community builders/experiential marketers. NYT Bestselling […]
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