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SaaSpasseEp.128 - Félix Deschatelets : Disrupter l’insurtechAujourd'hui, je jase avec le cofounder & CEO d'Emma, une startup qui aide les familles à obtenir la meilleure couverture d'assurance-vie possible.Emma, c'est plus de 8 ans d'existence, > 6M$ de revenus, 8.5M$ levés en VC, +60 employés, et des milliers de clients.On retrace son parcours : ses débuts en affaires à 12 ans, la création de 4 entreprises, et la vente de 2 d'entre elles.CHAPITRES (0:00) Intro + présentation de Félix + métriques sur Emma (5:45) Travailler avec son frère sur tous ses projets (11:00) La genèse d'Emma + optimiser l’expérience de l’assurance-vi...
2025-03-202h 14
2023-10-0301 min
EA TalksNuclear risk | Emma Belcher, Joan Rohlfing, Christine Parthemore, Carl Robichaud | EAG DC 22Carl Robichaud chairs a discussion on reducing nuclear risk. Emma Belcher, Joan Rohlfing and Christine Parthemore, who each have decades of experience on mitigating catastrophic risk, explore why nuclear issues are important from an EA perspective, talk through specific nuclear policy measures that seem particularly promising, and what EAs can do to help with this issue.Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways to do the most good possible, whether through charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Global conferences are gatherings for EAs to meet. You can also listen...
2023-03-101h 03Sounds Familiar A Weakerthans PodcastNone of the AboveFirst episode back after a long rest! We speak about the song None of the Above off of the Weakerthans' first album "Fallow". We also spoke with a great guest and huge Weakerthans fan!!
2022-09-292h 52
Sounds Familiar A Weakerthans Podcast(Hospital Vespers)The long-awaited second episode of Season 2. Today we talk about the song Hospital Vespers. Em also interviews Ivan Rivers (of the Fallen Ivan Rivers, self-proclaimed folk icon and Ontario punk band Stuck Out Here).
2021-10-252h 30Sounds Familiar A Weakerthans PodcastTournament of HeartsHey we're back with season 2! This is a big one. Em speaks with Grant Lawrence from the CBC and Canadian garage-punk band The Smugglers. We can't wait for you to hear it.
2021-07-283h 43Sounds Familiar A Weakerthans PodcastAsideThis episode we talk about track 2 off of Left & Leaving, Aside. Em also spoke with Skye Wallace about the song and she did a stunning solo rendition for the first time in podcast history.
2021-05-113h 26Sounds Familiar A Weakerthans PodcastCivil TwilightCatching up on some older interviews, I spoke with Raina Douris from the World Cafe on NPR (Formerly of CBC, Indie88 and Edge 102.1) We chatted about the state of radio in Canada, politics and of course the Weakerthans. Quinn and I breakdown the song Civil Twilight.
2021-05-043h 32Sounds Familiar A Weakerthans PodcastOne Great City! Part IThis episode is a wild ride. Quinn and I guest host with Rusty Matyas (touring member of the Weakerthans) and we talk about One Great City, his beginnings and playing in the band. We didn't even get to everything this time around! Quinn also interviewed Charlie Weber from London, ON and talked about him and his version of Left & Leaving. Longest episode yet.
2021-05-043h 24Sounds Familiar A Weakerthans PodcastVirtute The Cat Explains Her DepartureThis episode we talk about the Empire Strikes Back of the Virtute Saga, Virtute The Cat Explains Her Departure off of the Weatherthans last album, Reunion Tour. Em also speaks with Kiri Oliver and Mikey Erg from Early Riser. https://earlyriserrr.bandcamp.com/
2021-04-072h 41Sounds Familiar A Weakerthans PodcastOur Retired Explorer (Dines With Michel Foucault in Paris, 1961)Well this one is a doozy! On this episode with talk about Our Retired Explorer and I get a chance to talk with Greg Smith of The Weakerthans!
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2021-03-082h 18Sounds Familiar A Weakerthans PodcastEverything Must Go!This episode we talk about the song, "Everything Must Go!" which is track 1 off of The Weakerthans second album, Left & Leaving. Also special guest Brighid Fry from the Toronto indie band Moscow Apartment guests. http://www.moscowapartment.ca
2021-02-272h 16Sounds Familiar A Weakerthans PodcastHeart Of The ContinentFirst episode talking about a John K Samson solo song. Track 2 off of Provincial. We also talk with a VERY special guest and probably the biggest Weakerthans fan, Frank Turner,
2021-02-202h 38Sounds Familiar A Weakerthans PodcastPamphleteerToday we talk about track 4 off of album 2, Pamphleteer. Mike also interviews Ron Hawkins from Lowest of the Low and various other bands. Officially welcome our new co-host as well!
2021-02-122h 10Sounds Familiar A Weakerthans PodcastFantasy Baseball at the End of the WorldIn a post-Trump world, I talk about Fantasy Baseball at the End of the World. The first episode from Sounds Familiar: a Podcast for the Weakerthans.
2021-02-1020 min