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Behind the Brand® — 52 episodes

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The Future of Global Banking with Miklós Dietz, Senior Partner, Managing Partner of Vancouver Office at McKinsey & Company

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Modernizing Payments Infrastructure with Ron Morrow, Executive Director at the Bank of Canada

3

The State of Entrepreneurship in Canada with Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf, Co-Founder and CEO at Flinks

4

Bringing Real-Time Payments to Canada with Donna Kinoshita, Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada

5

Delivering Frictionless Financial Experiences for Canadian Enterprises with Rob Khazzam, Co-Founder and CEO at Float

6

Designing a Banking System for New Entrants with William Keliehor, Former Chief Commercial Officer at Interac

7

Unlocking the Potential of Small Businesses in Canada with Faye Pang, Country Manager at Xero

8

The Future of Open Banking in Canada with Abraham Tachjian, Canada's Open Banking Lead

9

E43: Erin Barton | Chief Development Officer, JA Canada | Fostering Entrepreneurship among Young Canadians

10

E42: Mike Murchison | CEO, Ada | The world of AI entrepreneurship: Navigating risks, embracing authenticity, and scaling up

11

E41: Brett Colvin | CEO & Co-Founder, Goodlawyer | Revolutionizing legal services: Navigating legal education, innovation, and AI in the Canadian landscape

12

E40: Mark Harrison | Founder & Public Speaker, MH3 Collective | Pathways to entrepreneurial success: Relationships, risks, and data-driven decisions

13

Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf | Founder & CEO, Manzil | Empowering financial inclusivity: Unleashing the potential of fintech in Canada

14

Kirsten Gauthier | Founder & President, Public Office | Navigating creativity, entrepreneurship, and social impact

15

Connor Curran | Chief Laundry Officer, Local Laundry | Small business highlight: Building success through community, collaboration, and innovation

16

Colin Deacon | Independent Senator, Senate of Canada | Innovation, competition, and financial empowerment: A path to a better Canada

17

Hanna Zaidi | Chief Compliance Officer, Wealthsimple | Banking on the future: Blending trust and innovation in the financial world

18

Ilya Brotzky | Founder & CEO, VanHack | Reshaping tech talent acquisition and fostering global connections

19

Karen Danudjaja | Co-Founder & CEO, Blume | Guiding your entrepreneurial path with a mindset of growth and resiliency

20

Joe Parenteau | Co-Founder & CEO, Fable | Founding to scaling: Assembling teams and embracing challenges in entrepreneurship

21

Michael Ryan | VP of Brand & Innovation, Kintec: Footwear + Orthotics | Embracing innovations to enhance life and performance

22

Lesley-Anne Scorgie | Founder & Wealth Coach, MeVest | Revamping your money mindset: Cultivating financial confidence and self-love

23

Darby Sieben | Chief Product Officer, Unbounce | Decoding the power of focussed messaging, landing pages, and product love in the AI era

24

Russell Reimer | Founder & President, Manifesto Sport Management | Crafting gold medal-worthy narratives and captivating audiences

25

Ian Burns | President & CEO, Servus Credit Union | Exploring credit unions, financial empowerment, and open banking in Canada

26

Michele Guimond | VP of Marketing, MEC | Developing strong teams and community-driven brands

27

Peter Furnish | VP at Starbucks, Cineplex; Virgin, Labatt, & The Walt Disney Company | The power of learning, collaboration, and competition—insights for building a successful career

28

David Luba | Co-Founder & Partnerships, veritree | The power of people and technology in restoring the planet

29

Kendra Scurfield | Brand & Communications Director, Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort | The impact of family-owned businesses in fostering community

30

Kristen Gale | Founder & CEO, THE TEN SPOT | Building a successful franchise model through consistency in brand and culture

31

Ashley Graf | Head of North America Marketing, Squarespace | The future of entrepreneurship—how tech is empowering individuals to succeed

32

Jake Karls | Co-Founder & Chief Rainmaker, Mid-Day Squares | Unlocking success through transparency, vulnerability, and strength

33

Kathleen Polsinello | Managing Director & Partner, BCG | Preparing for the future with brand resilience, personalization, and cutting-edge strategies

34

P.J. Worsfold | Director of Ecommerce, JD Sports Canada | Personalizing the retail experience and building customer relationships

35

Mike Gettis | Co-Founder & CEO, Kilne | Finding your path to action and creating successful consumer brands from scratch

36

Oren Eizenman | Partner, McKinsey & Company | Exploring the evolution of customer loyalty in Canada

37

Ray Reddy | Co-Founder & CEO, Ritual | Strategies for product development, go-to-market, and acquisition in the era of digital transformation

38

Eva Wong | Co-Founder & COO, Borrowell | Breaking barriers in tech and advocating for inclusive financial services in Canada

39

Bruce Sellery | CEO, Credit Canada | Transforming habits and planning for a financially free future

40

Mary Graham | President, Fresh City | Discovering your superpowers and driving sustainable change

41

Trinh Tham | Chief Marketing Officer, EVP Marketing & E-Commerce, Harry Rosen | Leading with authenticity in a changing world

42

Lyndon Cormack | Managing Director & Co-Founder, Herschel Supply Co. | Scaling your business for success through agile decision-making and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset

43

Andre Charoo | General Partner, Maple VC | Leaping into entrepreneurship and embracing disruptive thinking in tech

44

Laura Manes | SVP Innovation, Cadillac Fairview | Navigating the future of retail—exploring the Metaverse and embracing innovation

45

Manoj Jasra | Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, Northland Properties Group | Championing change and driving digital transformation in hospitality

46

Derrick Emsley | Co-Founder & CEO, tentree | Having a purpose beyond retail—prioritizing people and the planet

47

Arlene Dickinson | CEO, Venturepark | Finding your purpose, investing in yourself, and striving for balance in the evolving landscape of Canadian entrepreneurship

48

Iain Nairn | President & CEO, The Bay | The journey of digitally transforming a 350-year-old brand

49

Kevin Edwards | CEO, SkipTheDishes | Establishing customer loyalty in a hyper-competitive industry

50

Kristin Vekteris | Chief Brand Officer, Earls | Building brand love while staying true to your vision

51

Richard Bartrem | VP of Marketing & Communications, WestJet | Creating a globally competitive brand while infusing fun and care into every customer interaction

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