Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada
by TNKR Media
Canada's longest-running radio show for entrepreneurs is now a podcast.Business strategist Michael Newton and media entrepreneur Dan Delmar deliver the latest in #cdnbiz news, expert advice and a longform interview with one remarkable business leader—sharing their journey, delving into operations and leaving us with one valuable piece of advice to inspire entrepreneurs.
Episodes
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Reading the Room | Louise Blais
The Expert: Louise Blais, former envoy for Québec for the review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Canada has misread Trump and may be paying an avoidable economic price. That's the blunt assessment of veteran diplomat Louise Blais, speaking for the first time since stepping…
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Is Canada's Strategy Right for Trump? | Ian Lee
The Expert: Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University Canada has responded to Trump's trade offensive with counter-tariffs, political pressure and a determination not give an inch on issues like supply management. But is confrontation the right strategy for an...
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Retail Monsters Panel | Nick Saltarelli (Midday Squares) & Robert Marzin (Manmade Brand)
The Entrepreneurs: Nick Saltarelli, co-CEO, Midday Squares & Robert Marzin, co-founder, Manmade Brand Our annual retail panel features two high-energy Montréal-based brands that have managed to persevere and even grow under tough economic conditions. Mike and Dan begin with a look at the two…
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Scaling and Dunkin | Foodtastic CEO Peter Mammas
The Entrepreneur: Peter Mammas, CEO, Foodtastic In only its tenth year, Foodtastic has become one of Canada's dominant restaurant conglomerates, with 27 brands and over 1,200 locations. It all began in a small Greek family restaurant in Montréal's Parc Extension. Peter Mammas discusses his long...
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Trade Panel: Tariffs & Geopolitical Chaos | Ian Lee & Charmaine Goddeeris
The Panelists: Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University + Charmaine Goddeeris, Director of Customs & International Trade, BDO Canada As trade tensions persist and geopolitical instability adds fresh uncertainty to global markets, Dan and Michael bring together...
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Elbows Way Up | BeaverTails CEO Pino Di Ioia
The Entrepreneur: Pino Di Ioia, CEO, BeaverTails As Canada's political and business class unpack the Prime Minister's dramatic speech at Davos amid ongoing trade negotiations, Dan and Mike profile one of the most "elbows up" Canadian brands imaginable, the iconic BeaverTail. Though it's…
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Public-Private Risk vs. Reward | Dr. Philippe Couillard
The Guest of Honour: Dr. Philippe Couillard, former Premier of Québec (2014-2018) and senior consultant, StrategyCorp From Montréal's controversial but innovative REM light rail project to balancing four consecutive provincial budgets, Dr. Couillard opens up about governing with private sector...
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Mortgage of the Future | Pine CEO Justin Herlick
The Entrepreneur: Justin Herlick, CEO and cofounder, Pine As the Prime Minister narrowly passes a record-setting budget and embarks on trade missions abroad, Mike and Dan wonder if the federal government is doing enough to stimulate business growth domestically, starting with interprovincial…
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Accelerating Biotech | Congruence CEO Dr. Clarissa Desjardins
The Entrepreneur: Dr. Clarissa Desjardins, CEO, Congruence Therapeutics Mike and Dan are back with some federal budget analysis, a check-in on the national business climate and a fascinating conversation with an innovative biotech entrepreneur building her fourth and most ambitious venture.…
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Succession in Ottawa and at Home | ClearEstate CEO Davide Pisanu
The Entrepreneur: Davide Pisanu, CEO, ClearEstate Mike and Dan return for a succession-themed show following the election, the Liberals' near-majority win, and a Throne Speech read by the King Charles III that has Canadian investors and even some critics reacting with cautious optimism. After...
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Table to Farm | Hayfield Farms owner David McMillan
Inspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. The Entrepreneur: David McMillan, proprietor, Hayfield Farms With only days to go in an anxiety-inducing Canadian election campaign, Mike and Dan share top line impressions of the Liberal and Conservative fiscal platforms…
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Holiday Retail Spectacular | Dax Dasilva & Myriam Belzile-Maguire
Inspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. The Entrepreneurs: Dax Dasilva, founder and CEO, Lightspeed Commerce + Myriam Belzile-Maguire, co-founder and designer, Maguire Shoes On our Holiday Retail Spectacular, we catch up with two returning retail champions who…
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Canada's FinTech Darling | Wealthsimple co-founder Brett Huneycutt
Inspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. The Entrepreneur: Brett Huneycutt, CPO and co-founder, Wealthsimple Founded by friends aiming to democratize investing for a new generation of Canadians, Wealthsimple has shown remarkable growth over the past decade with…
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Harry's Legacy | Harry Rosen CEO Larry Rosen
Inspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. The late Harry Rosen started a menswear boutique from a modest 500 sq. ft. retail space in Toronto's Cabbagetown, growing it to a national luxury retailer that remains among Canada's most iconic brands. His son Larry Rosen…
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Monsieur Cocktail's Comeback & Cybersecurity Lessons
Inspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. Monsieur Cocktail took off in the early days of the pandemic when at-home mixology was a popular trend, but then the elixer business was targeted by a sophisticated and costly form of fraud known as the President's Scam. The...
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Alum Updates: Lufa Farms, Manmade Brand & Bad Monkey Popcorn
Inspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. A group of high-profile recent guests on Inspiring Entrepreneurs return to give Mike and Dan updates on their growth and to offer some advice for businesspeople on preparing for uncertain times; speaking of, Mike breaks down...
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Groupe Ferreira with Sandra Ferreira
Inspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. More politics than Mike and Dan are accustomed to on the podcast this week with the results of the American election and speculation about what sorts of impacts are in store for Canadian businesses, including possibly rising...
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Les Viandes Biologiques de Charlevoix with Damien Girard
Inspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. We follow the supply chain from last week's Pizza No. 900 operation down to the farm where the sausages are made by a Québec family with a passion for quality meats and sustainable agriculture. Mike and Dan also discuss...
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Pizzeria No. 900 with Alexandre Brunet
Inspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. With over 30 locations and expansion underway in neighbouring Ontario and even in France, Pizzeria No. 900 helped transform the pizza scene in Québec starting with one trendy Montréal location in 2014; it's endured as a…
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Season Premiere: Rosefellow with Mike Jager
Inspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. For our 16th season premiere, Mike Newton (BDO Canada) and Dan Delmar (TNKR Media) welcome a fast-growing Montreal industrial developer gaining a reputation for making bold moves. They also discuss a fall push to return to…
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Ricardo Media with Ricardo Larrivée
In this season finale, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar have the pleasure of welcoming Ricardo Larrivée, Chef and Co-Founder of Ricardo Media. He tells them about entering every Quebecer's kitchen, building a multi-media empire and passing the baton to a new generation. They are also joined by…
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Surmesur with Francois Theriault
In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Francois Theriault Co-Founder of custom-tailored men's clothing boutique Surmesur. Francois talks about entrepreneurial agility, international expansion and how they landed a contract to dress up all NHL coaches. They are also joined by…
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Explorance with Samer Saab
In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Samer Saab, Founder and CEO of insights solutions company Explorance. He tells them about listening to your employees to drive higher impact and performance. They are also joined by Mia Barouki, Senior Specialist, People Experience Advisory…
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Transformer Table with Richard Mabley
In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Richard Mabley, Co-Founder and Vice President of business development at Transformer Table. He tells them about his innovative table that went viral on TikTok and selling his product at Costco. They are also joined by Anthony Marinelli,...
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Eli Health with Marina Pavlovic Rivas
In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Marina Pavlovic Rivas, Co-founder and CEO of Eli Health. She tells them about the company's mission to be the first at-home technology that gives real-time and lifelong health insights from the hormones in your saliva.
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ARC Group Benefits with Dan Ahmarani
In this episode, Uros Milekic and Dan Delmar welcome Dan Ahmarani, Director of Sales & Strategic Partnerships at ARC Group Benefits, who tells them about the use of their technology platform to shake-up the industry, and the tribulations of a second-generation family business. They are also…
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Partage Club with Fauve Doucet
In this episode, Ernie Furt and Dan Delmar welcome Fauve Doucet, President and CEO, Partage Club. She tells us about the concept of collaborative economy and the social, financial and environmental impacts offered by her digital solution to borrow what you need from your neighbours. They are also...
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NorthStar Earth & Space with Stewart Bain
In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Stewart Bain, CEO and Founder of NorthStar Earth & Space, whose technology helps manage new space economy traffic in the sky, and support the sustainable management of natural resources on earth. They are also joined by Kareen Tea, US Tax...
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Pick Pack with Camille Deslauriers
In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Camille Deslauriers, in charge of Marketing at Pick Pack, to talk about revolutionizing the world of ecommerce and more with their sustainable, reusable envelopes. They are also joined by Uros Milekic, Business Services and Outsourcing…
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BoKEA with Steven Kiekeman Fontaine
In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Steven Kiekeman Fontaine, co-founder of BoKEA. He tells them about making high-end cabinet fronts for IKEA products, enabling customers to build a custom kitchen while saving money. They are also joined by Anne-Marie Henson, Eastern Canada...
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Psychobunny with Anna Martini
In this episode, Michael Newton and Sandrine Rastello welcome Anna Martini, CEO of men's fashion brand Psycho Bunny. They talk about her move from the Montreal Canadians back to retail, what's behind the Psycho Bunny name and why she wants more brick and mortar stores. They are also joined by...
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Groupe Powerstone with Andrew Pimentel
In this episode, Uros Milekic and Dan Delmar welcome Andrew Pimentel from Groupe Powerstone. This 25-year-old tells them about his entrepreneurial journey from cutting grass as a preteen to landscape design, modern inground pools and creating dream backyards. Our hosts are also joined by...
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Oneka with Philippe Choinière and Stacey Lecuyer
In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Philippe Choinière and Stacey Lecuyer, co-founders of Oneka. They tell us about their organic plant farm in the Eastern Townships, working with people who match their values, and committing to truly organic skincare. They are also joined by...
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Thirdbridge with Pierre-Etienne Bousquet
In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Pierre-Étienne Bousquet, President and Co-Founder of Thirdbridge. He tells them about building the apps that many Montrealers use on a daily basis, and how AI can help entrepreneurs level up their online presence. They are also joined by…
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Union Coffee with Stephan Kouri
In this episode Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Stephan Kouri, president of Union Coffee. Stephan tells us about fair trade coffee, conquering the Montreal market, custom blends and the iconic baby Gaccia. They are also joined by Pierre Taillefer, Partner and ESG Leader at BDO Canada to...
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Joe Beef Group with Fred Morin
In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Fred Morin, chef, co-owner and co-founder of the Joe Beef Group, comprised of several iconic Montreal restaurants. They are also joined by Bernard Cormier, Managing Director and Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions at BDO Canada to discuss...
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Teameo with Sarah Seddiki
In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Sarah Seddiki, co-founder of Teameo.io. She tells us about her thirst to feel "useful", identifying an opportunity to pivot during the pandemic, and navigating the challenges posed by managing growth in the EdTech market. They are also joined...
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Tite Frette with Karl Magnone
In this episode, Ernie Furt and Dan Delmar receive Karl Magnone, president and founder of Les Franchises Tite Frette. We learn about the advantages of the franchisor business model, the importance of excellent customer service, and how his company's CRM helped them grow from 0 to 45 stores across...
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Essentia with Jack Dell'Accio
In this episode, Uros Milekic and Dan Delmar receive Jack Dell'Accio, CEO and founder of natural memory foam mattress company Essentia. Jack tells to us about the "mattress in a box" frenzy, the importance of deep sleep, and how toxic products in your bedroom can negatively impact your health.…
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Acrylic Robotics with Chloe Ryan
In this episode, Michael Newton and Sandrine Rastello receive Chloe Ryan, CEO and founder of Acrylic Robotics. Her intelligent robots enable artists to replay their brushstrokes with real paint on canvas, making it easier for them to make a living and democratizing artwork. They are also joined…
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Sabayon with Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin
In this episode, Michael Newton and Sandrine Rastello welcome Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin from Sabayon. They tell us about their journey from offering Montreal's finest patisseries to leaving it all behind, guesting at a pop-up restaurant in New York City, and now, reinventing...
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Les Filles Fattoush with Adelle Tarzibachi
In this episode, Sandrine Rastello and Michael Newton receive Adelle Tarzibachi, co-founder of food company les Filles Fattoush. She started with an import business and now sells Syrian ready-to-eat specialties and ingredients. Her business gives women refugees a job and a chance to start a new...
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Groupe Grandio avec Jean Bédard
In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jean Bédard, President and CEO of restaurant turned food business Groupe Grandio. He is also behind the revival of iconic Montreal steakhouse Moishes, and more recently rescued microbrewery Brasseurs du monde. We are also joined by…
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Fumoir Grizzly with Laura Boivin
In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Boivin, CEO, Grizzly Fumoir. She is an entrepreneur at heart who bought a Quebec City-based company to grow it as one of the top 5 producers of smoked and ready-to-eat fish in Canada. We are also joined by Elida Eid, Senior Manager in…
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Safari Condo with Dominique Nadeau
For the launch of the 2023-2024 season, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dominique Nadeau, CEO of Safari Condo, a successful family business that for 25 years has found its niche making vanlife a reality for customers dreaming of living, and working, on the open road. We are also joined by…
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Cocktail Bomb Shop Kiana Gomes
Inspiring Entrepreneurs Montreal has new wisdom to share from Keana Gomes, founder of Cocktail Bomb Shop. She left journalism school, started experiments in her kitchen during the pandemic, went viral and even got an offer from four dragon investors. We are also joined by Julie Côté, Senior Tax...
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Lacroix Boards with Alexandre Archambault
Inspiring Entrepreneurs Montreal has new wisdom to share from Alexandre Archambault, who tells us about matching their enthusiasm for technology with their love for anything strapped to their feet, inventing an electric skateboard, to powering a board called a foil with a battery, and more…
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SOLIOS Watches with Samuel Leroux
Inspiring Entrepreneurs MTL has new wisdom to share from entrepreneurs like Samuel Leroux, co-founder of SOLIOS Watches, a Montreal watch brand that reconciles design, elegance and sustainability. Solar-powered watches are back, and we'll discuss the company's values and how they hope to tackle...
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Mely.ai with Edward Ko
Inspiring Entrepreneurs MTL has new wisdom to share from entrepreneurs like Edward Ko, co-founder of Mely.ai, who tells us about how intelligent document processing, a form of AI, can be used by transportation and logistics companies to save 90% of time and 80% of cost related to the heavy burden...
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Hippoc with Jean-Maxime Larouche
Inspiring Entrepreneurs MTL has new wisdom to share from entrepreneurs like Jean-Maxime Larouche, CEO of Hippoc, a company that offers small and medium size businesses an affordable solution to create and optimize digital advertising that will resonate with their audience. We are also joined by...
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Canada's longest-running radio show for entrepreneurs is now a podcast.Business strategist Michael Newton and media entrepreneur Dan Delmar deliver the latest in #cdnbiz news, expert advice and a longform interview with one remarkable business leader—sharing their journey, delving into operations and leaving us with one valuable piece of advice to inspire entrepreneurs.
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