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Founder JourneyHow Wishpond Transforms Online Marketing for Small Businesses: Interview with CEO and Co-Founder, Ali TajskandarEpisode Notes
In this episode, Ray Walia interviews Ali Tajskandar, the founder and CEO of Wishpond. Wishpond is a marketing tech company that specializes in helping small businesses thrive in the online marketing realm. Tajskandar discusses the challenges faced by small businesses and how Wishpond's comprehensive marketing platform bridges the gap by providing essential tools for effective online marketing. Learn how Wishpond empowers small businesses with features like attracting new customers, nurturing leads, managing customer relationships, and tracking campaign effectiveness. Discover how Wishpond adapts to industry changes and supports small businesses in navigating the online marketing landscape...2023-09-2237 min
Founder JourneyPayMyRent's Story of Merging Nigerian Insights with Canadian Property Needs with Tosin Ogunyemi, Founder of PayMyRentEpisode Notes
Dive into "Founder Journey" with host Ray Walia, as we traverse the entrepreneurial terrains of diverse markets. This episode spotlights Tosin Ogunyemi from "Pay My Rent", a platform that's reshaping the way Nigerians save for their annual rent. Learn how this solution, birthed from unique African challenges, is now navigating the Canadian mortgage environment. Plus, get insights into the nuances of managing a global remote team amidst cultural shifts. If you're intrigued by how startups pivot, adapt, and thrive across continents, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧
Learn more about PayMyRent here: https://paymyrenthq.com...2023-09-0837 min
Founder JourneyConstruction and Connections: what's the importance of community when building a startup with Syed Ahmed, CEO and Co-founder of OnTraccrEpisode Notes
Join Ray Walia as he embarks on a captivating exploration of Syed Ahmed's transformative journey from a fresh-faced entrepreneur to the driving force behind OnTraccr, a game-changing proptech startup. In this episode, Syed candidly recounts the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that have marked his path, shedding light on the resilience and adaptability required to pivot a business based on customer needs. Beyond the tech, it's a deep dive into the heart and soul of entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of mental well-being, community support, and the relentless pursuit of innovation. Whether you're an aspiring founder, a...2023-08-2550 min
Founder JourneyA Radiant Ride: Exploring Hyperspectral Technology and Founder Trials with Francis Doumet, CEO of MetaspectralJoin us in this eye-opening episode of 'Founder Journey,' where we explore the cutting-edge world of hyperspectral imaging and delve into the highs and lows of being a founder with Francis Doumet, CEO of Metaspectral. From the exciting advancements in technology, including 100 times more information collection than conventional cameras, to the real-life challenges faced by entrepreneurs, this episode offers a holistic view.
Learn about Metaspectral's significant impact on recycling, space exploration, and even naval technology, while also uncovering the personal tactics that help founders endure the rollercoaster of startup life. Doumet shares insights into the advantages...2023-08-1135 min
Founder JourneyStartup Harmony: The Role of Friendship in Business Success with Cecelia Zhou, COO of ICTUS AudioEpisode Notes
Join Cecelia Zhou, co-founder of ICTUS Audio, as she shares her remarkable journey of building ICTUS Audio, a dynamic production house and education center. Discover how Cecelia and her co-founders navigated challenges as friends and co-founders, establishing a strong corporate structure and implementing efficient systems. Gain insights into the world of corporate governance, legal documents, and financial management. Explore the exciting realm of XR (Extended Reality) technology and its impact on the sound design and music industry. Dive into discussions on AI in music and education, emphasizing the fusion of human creativity and technological advancements...2023-07-2843 min
Founder JourneyCreating a Buzz: Daily Hive's Birth and Growth with Founder Manny Bahia
Join us on the Founder Journey podcast as we delve into the entrepreneurial journey of Manny Bahia, co-founder of the successful media company, Daily Hive. Starting as a humble blog, Vancity Buzz, in 2008, Daily Hive has since expanded across multiple Canadian cities, attracting millions of unique visitors and page views each month. In this engaging conversation with Ray Walia, CEO of Launch Ventures, Manny shares insights into the evolving media landscape, including the pivotal role of platforms like Instagram and TikTok in news distribution. They also tackle the pressing challenges of misinformation, underscoring the critical need for...2023-07-1432 min
Founder JourneyScaling the Unscalable: The Defang Founders' Journey to Revolutionize Startups with Lio Lunesu, Prakash Sundaresan, and Antoine Cote of DefangEpisode Notes
Join Sam Chan, VP of Programs at Launch, as he hosts an enlightening episode of Founder Journey. In this episode, Sam is joined by the innovative team behind Defang, including CEO Lio Lunesu, Antoine Cote, and Prakash Sundaresan. Listen as they delve into their diverse experiences working at tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, and how these experiences have shaped their approach to business. Discover how Defang is revolutionizing the startup landscape by creating a platform that simplifies product development at scale, making services more resilient, affordable, and user-friendly. Learn about the unique challenges and...2023-06-3047 min
Founder JourneyFrom Startup Struggles to Real Estate Triumphs with Josh Lopour, Co-Founder of EveryStateEpisode Notes
Welcome to Season 4 of “Founder Journey,” the podcast that uncovers the hidden aspects of startup founders’ unique journeys. In this enlightening first episode of Season 4, join host Ray Walia, CEO of Launch Ventures, as he engages in an insightful conversation with Josh Lopour, Co-Founder of EveryState, to unravel the remarkable journey of a visionary entrepreneur.
From television to the tech industry, Josh’s diverse background shaped his entrepreneurial path. Explore his experiences with PixSpree, a startup that overcame challenges and discovered a breakthrough in real estate through Facebook apps. Discover how they realized the unta...2023-06-1627 min
Founder JourneyUploadcare’s Journey From Russia to Vancouver Through the Start-up Visa Program | Igor Debatur, UploadcareThis episode of the Founder Journey features Igor Debatur, Launch member and Uploadcare’s Co-Founder & CEO. The company helps engineering teams to launch new products faster and remove annoying loading times for websites and apps.
In the episode, Igor shares how they started to build a solution for their web development agency and then commercialized it for others, how the idea of scaling and finding people with similar mindsets brought them to Vancouver through the Start-up Visa Program, and why focus is the mantra of entrepreneurs.
Connect with Igor Debatur on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2022-08-0500 min
Founder JourneyNavigating the Ups and Downs of Startup Life | Joanne Chang, Co-Founder at PicCollageThis episode of the Founder Journey podcast features Joanne Chang, Co-Founder at PicCollage. PicCollage is a creativity app that allows 200+ million users around the world to create fun and playful designs combining photos, text, drawings, and stickers.
In the episode, Joanne shares what mindset shift is required when you become a founder, which ups and downs you experience while building a startup, and what makes a perfect founding team.
Connect with Joanne Chang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjobear/
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Founder JourneyBuilding a Marketplace in the Construction Industry | Anjani Duddukuru & Rachana Kapadia, Co-Founders of Suppliers CaveThis episode of the Founder Journey features Anjani Duddukuru and Rachana Kapadia, Co-Founders of Suppliers Cave, the online platform that connects suppliers and buyers of industrial products and services. The company helps contractors and stockists liquidate surplus material, rent equipment and machinery, whereas suppliers can improve their online presence.
In the episode, Anjani and Rachana talk about how they have shifted from the corporate to the startup world and have dealt with black swan events, why meditation is a powerful tool for founders, and what it takes to be an entrepreneur in Dubai.
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Founder JourneyChanging the Future of VR Adoption | Hani Abu Ghazaleh, Co-Founder & CEO of Mental VRThis episode of the Founder Journey podcast features Hani Abu Ghazaleh, Co-Founder & CEO of Mental VR.
Mental VR is a software company specialized in creating immersive & engaging VR experiences for education, training and entertainment. It is headquartered in the UAE with a core technology studio in Montreal, Canada.
In the episode, Hani shares how his company adopted VR for the energy sector and helped the clients save money on training, what he gained from a study at Vancouver Film School, and why UAE is the right place for building an innovation business.
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Founder JourneyGameOn's Journey From B2C to B2B & Going Public | Matt Bailey, Founder & CEO of GameOnThis episode of the Founder Journey features Matt Bailey, Founder & CEO of GameOn.
The company started as a B2C free-to-play prediction app with 20-30k monthly users. After having lost almost all of them due to COVID, GameOn has successfully transitioned to a B2B game technology company and gone public.
In the episode, Matt shares how he coped with the ups and downs in business, what made him leave Australia for the US, and why Miami is the place to be.
Find Matt Bailey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2022-06-1014 min
Founder JourneyExploring Mexico's Rapidly Growing Tech Hub | Alejandro Martinez, Parvada Cowork & CoThis episode of the Founder Journey features Alejandro Martinez, Administrative Manager at Parvada Cowork & Co, a coworking space in one of the biggest tech hubs in Mexico, Monterrey.
In this episode, Alejandro talks about the benefits of coworking spaces for entrepreneurs, the latest startup trends in Monterrey, popular tech sectors, and exciting local startups to keep an eye on.
Find Alejandro Martinez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexjmtz/
Learn more about Parvada Cowork & Co: https://parvada.work/
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Founder JourneySuccessfully Navigating Through the Pandemic as a Travel Tech Company | Local AdventuresThis episode of the Founder Journey podcast features one of Launch's own Maple companies, Local Adventures! Local Adventure is a travel tech company based in Guadalajara, Mexico. In this podcast cofounders Daniel Peña, Moisés Vera and Sebastián Rodríguez talk about their love for adventure travel and how that converted into building a successful company. They also share their unique approach to how they successfully navigated through tough times during the pandemic when the entire travel industry came to a standstill.
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Founder JourneyCircular Economy in LatAm's Fashion Industry | Ytzia Belausteguigoitia, TroquerThe 2nd episode of the Founder Journey podcast features Ytzia Belausteguigoitia, Co-founder and CEO of Troquer, a digitally native, omnichannel luxury re-sale platform in Mexico that has developed and inspired the Latam market into adopting a circular and sustainable consumption model.
In this episode, Ytzia talks about the 'circular economy', sustainability, opportunities and challenges of doing business in Latin America and much more.
Find Ytzia Belausteguigoitia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ytziabelausteguigoitia/
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Founder JourneyOvercoming the Challenges of Building a Venture Fund in Mexico | Alejandro Gonzalez, Redwood VenturesHosted by Ray Walia, CEO Launch Ventures and Launch Academy, this episode of the Founder Journey podcast features Alejandro Gonzalez, Managing Partner at Redwood Ventures from Guadalajara Mexico.
At Redwood Ventures, Alejandro Gonzalez focuses on portfolio and investment strategy, leveraging his experience as an entrepreneur, investment banker and angel investor. With a degree in finance and administration, Alejandro is certified as an investment strategy advisor by the Mexican Investment Association and for trading derivatives by the Chicago Stock Exchange. He is the founder of Cosechando, an NGO that promotes entrepreneurship in young people and is an active p...2022-04-1530 min
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The Founder InitiativeLaunch Ventures's Ray Walia on Non-fungible tokensUsing NFTs to build an involved and active community around your growth.2021-12-0811 min
ProductLed PodcastHow Building a Community Can Drive GrowthLloyed Lobo is the co-founder and president of Boast.AI, a fintech platform that helps companies identify, claim, and finance R&D tax credits and government incentives. In this episode, he shares how the Traction community came to be. He then weighs in on community-led growth and the value of making an impact. He also goes into what Boast.AI has to offer and the different phases of product-led, sharing advice for early founders.
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[03:02] About Lloyed’s background and the philosophy behind Boast.AI and Traction...2021-11-0832 min
Founder JourneyMalte Bucken - Previous Cofounder of TripcombiMalte Bucken caps off Founder Journey Series Season 2! Malte discusses building a company with a distributed work force, challenges before the pandemic and his entrepreneurial journey with Tripcombi, a travel metasearch engine!2021-10-1549 minFounder JourneyTurgay Birand - CEO of Edition GuardTurgay Birand is the CEO and Co-founder of Edition Guard, a secure eBook sales platform. They are also a Launch Academy startup visa success story! Turgay is an international entrepreneur who now calls Canada home. In this episode we discuss the misconceptions and advantages of bootstrapping your business, and the culture of hustle porn and how it contradicts the goal of being your own boss as a founder.2021-10-0834 minFounder JourneyHenry Bee - CEO of CoPilot AIHenry Bee is the CEO and Co-founder of CoPilot AI. CoPilot AI makes it easy to find and engage with high value leads using LinkedIn. Henry discusses the struggles and frustrations when things just don't seem to be working out. He also discusses the opportunity to pivot and how to navigate that.2021-10-0131 minFounder JourneyTea Nicola - CEO and Co-founder of CI Direct Investing (Wealthbar)Tea is the CEO and Co-founder of CI Direct Investing (previously Wealthbar) a company that makes it easy to build your financial future with convenient online savings, investing tools, and financial advice at your fingertips. Tea gets real and talks about obstacles in entrepreneurship, benefits of mentors, her personal experience of how stress affected her behaviour and what steps she took to help her function better as an entrepreneur. The challenges are a lot more common then you think and the best thing to do is talk about it!2021-09-2446 minFounder JourneyBoris Lau - Sr. Software Engineer of Khan AcademyBoris Lau was previously the co-founder of Pathful, a 2013 Techstars company that allows retailers to understand how visitors interact with their content. Pathful was acquired by Mobify, which got acquired by Salesforce. Boris shares his experience working with his co-founder, how they make decisions together and the importance of trusting each other. He also discusses what drives and motivates him. What motivates you in your entrepreneurial journey?2021-09-1739 minFounder JourneyBosko Milosavljevic - CEO and Founder of KeepropBosko is the Founder and CEO of Keeprop. Keeprop is software for companies that want to automate services and optimally manage workforce and assets. He was also a part of Launch Academy's Maple program! Originally from Serbia, Bosko talks about the sacrifices he has made as an entrepreneur, work life balance, and being prepared to fail. Get inspired by Bosko!2021-09-1020 minFounder JourneyKenny Huang - CEO of Tiny Rex GamesKenny Huang is currently the CEO of Tiny Rex Games. From EA to Bluebat to Tiny Rex Games, Kenny shares his lessons learned leading up to the ultimate exit!
Bluebat games were part of the Growlab cohort, where Launch Academy started! Kenny touches on the emotional rollercoaster of startup culture, starting a company for the second time and the differences he noticed from the first and more.2021-09-0343 minFounder JourneyRoger Patterson - CEO and Co-founder of Later MediaRoger Patterson is the CEO of Later Media and Co-founder of Launch Academy! Later is an all in one social media marketing platform for the top social networks. Roger initially worked for large companies for 4 years but realized he wanted to make more of an impact, so he made the jump into the startup world. On the way he faced several challenges, like a founder fallout and the importance of having co-founders. Listen in to see how Ray's Launch Academy co-founder has navigated through the challenges he faced in his entrepreneurial journey!2021-08-2741 min
Founder JourneyDejan Pralica - CEO of SoleSavyDejan Pralica is the CEO and co-founder of SoleSavy, a marketplace and tight knit community for sneakerheads! In this episode Dejan tells us how he managed to build SoleSavy without a technical cofounder, how members of the SoleSavy community are changing eachothers lives in more ways than just shoes, and how difficult fundraising was during the pandemic.2021-08-2000 min
Founder JourneyNicole Parmar - CEO of GunkiiNicole is CEO of Gunkii, the worlds sexiest tongue scraper saving relationships one breath at a time!
Nicole jumped into the tech industry full force. She moved to San Francisco and dove head first into growth hacking and marketing. Prior to that she has written several books that can be found at Indigo. Now she is CEO of Gunkii alongside her partner.
In this episode we touch base on Nicole's journey, advice for entrepreneurs, what it's like working with your partner, and what it's like co-parenting a blended family! She is a wonder woman like...2021-08-1300 min
Founder JourneyHirad Motamed - CTO and Co-founder of Dr. BillHirad Motamed is the CTO of Dr. Bill, a medical billing solution for physicians in Canada. Initially they tried to build an expense tracker for small business which turned out to be a horrible idea. How did they make the pivot? In this episode, Hirad also talks about how he realized he didn't need a typical career, feeling extremely pressured in his entrepreneurial journey, and how he dealt high pressure situations. Sometimes entrepreneurs can feel alone in their journey with no one to talk to. We hope we can bring a light to you in these podcasts by opening...2021-08-0633 min
Founder JourneyAlex Popa - Co-founder of BOAST.aiAlex Popa is the co-founder of BOAST.ai and Launch's Traction conference. Thousands of companies use BOAST.ai to get more money faster for less time and audit risk. In this episode, we learn about Alex's beginnings, how he got into R&D Tax, and how he raised an impressive $30 million with one investor!2021-07-3049 min
Math & Physics PodcastEpisode #71 - What are the Odds You Click on This?Today we talk about the relatively recent mathematical topic that is statistics! As you might know, Ray is majoring in statistics and has a lot to say about the subject. Join us in our journey of data collection and analysis.
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Founder JourneyKris Hartvigsten - Founder and CEO of DoolyKris has been in the tech industry for a long time. He is the founder of Dooly, a connected workspace that allows people to focus on their high value tasks by helping speed up the process of the tedious yet important tasks that need to be done. Kris touches on the importance of knowing who you are, never forgetting where you came from and the importance of helping others. Kris is a great leader and shares some tips of what he does to help his company succeed further. If you are a founder or in a leadership role, this one...2021-07-2337 min
Founder JourneyAlex Benjamin - President of You Move MeAlex Benjamin, an Australian-Canadian entrepreneur who has started multiple companies. He grew up with a father who worked at the bank, was always interested in the stock market and was constantly surrounded by people trying to raise money for their business'.
At one point in his journey he wasn't enjoying his work and the people he was surrounded by. How did he deal with that? By creating an organization that represents his values. He started, Lendful which makes personal loans very simple, and has since sold the company.
Currently, he is President of You Move...2021-07-1642 min
Founder JourneyCollin Stewart - Co-founder and CEO of Predictable RevenueCollin Stewart is a resilient entrepreneur who co-founded Predictable Revenue, a company that helps business' grow with outbound sales development. Collin has gone through some serious f*ck ups and shares them all with us. He talks about the problems he faced as an early founder and knows that many can relate. This episode may help a lot of early startup founders avoid these challenges!2021-07-0900 minFounder JourneySylvia Rayner - Managing Director of And-CoThis entrepreneur is currently building an elevated private office space concept in Coal Harbour where you can eat, workout and work in the same building. How did Sylvia Rayner get to where she is now? She started with humble beginnings of working at a print shop in Kits to owning her own picture shop in Squamish to starting a hypnotherapy business. She has gone through a lot, and you will learn a lot from her experiences!2021-07-021h 09
The BetaKit Podcast ChannelRay Walia knows it's Vancouver tech's moment to lose"This is not just at a federal or provincial level, it's also municipal. The City of Vancouver, in my nine years, hasn't done anything in the tech space." Launch Ventures CEO Ray Walia and VRARA Vancouver President Dan Burgar join to discuss Vancouver tech: with excitement, optimism, and perhaps a sense of foreboding. Sponsored by Nugget.ai. Produced with support from TWG.2021-06-1958 min
Founder JourneyLloyed Lobo - Co-Founder and President of BOAST.aiWe are concluding our last episode in our #FounderJourneySeries Season 1 with Lloyed Lobo. He is the Co-founder and President of Boast.AI and our Traction conference Co-founder!
Lloyed walks us through his humble beginnings growing up in Kuwait, the switch that made him jump ship into starting his own company, building a tech company in San Francisco, work life balance and of course, some solid entrepreneurial advice.2021-05-1444 min
Founder JourneyGary Boddington - CEO of PlayWizeGary is an expat South African, former Olympian, and experienced entrepreneur.
Currently, he is CEO and co-founder of PlayWize, previously SportsTech.io. Playwize allows professional and non professional athletes to create, find and score sporting, educational and brand opportunities all over the world.
This seasoned entrepreneur and former athlete has got many years of insight and advice into the world of sports and business.
One of his biggest tips is having a good network. He loves to connect. So if you would like to connect with Gary, his LinkedIn inbox is always open!2021-05-0743 min
Founder JourneyJames Clift - Founder of HolopodJames Clift has been building companies for 15 years. He started his first company when he was 15, importing cars from the US and flipping them in Vancouver. Currently, he is the founder of Holopod, an app that helps you get your best work done on Slack. In this weeks episode, he talks about challenges he has faced as a founder, how to not fall into the trap of thinking small, and wants to encourage YOU to build something in the next 3 months.2021-04-3033 min
Founder JourneyJayesh Parmar - Founder of GunkiiJayesh is a Canadian entrepreneur who has built some great companies. He was the founder of Picatic, a Launch Academy company, which has now been acquired by Eventbrite. In episode 12 of Founder Journey Series, Jayesh talks about his beginnings, how he started his first startup, exited, became an angel investor, and is starting another business but this time in consumer packaged goods.
His kickstarter has just been launched this week! Check it out: https://gunkii.com2021-04-2335 min
Founder JourneyKelly Hoey - Author and Speaker, Build Your Dream NetworkKelly Hoey is the author of Build Your Dream Network. She is also one of the most influential women in the tech industry. She's an entrepreneur, speaker, one of the most well connected people in New York's startup scene, and a proud Canadian! In this episode Kelly gives us examples of how to stand out from the crowd, why you should build a business on limited resources, and how to create some great opportunities for yourself.2021-04-1634 min
Founder JourneyGreg Smith - CEO and Cofounder of ThinkificGreg Smith is the CEO and Cofounder of Thinkific, the #1 online course creator. With Thinkific, you can turn your expertise into a thriving business by creating your own courses. Greg Smith talks about how covid has impacted business', the importance of revenue, the proper entrepreneurial mindset, and gamevchanging advice.
https://www.thinkific.com/2021-04-0938 min
Founder JourneyCharlyne Fothergill - SR. HR Business Partner of CTO.aiCharlyne Fothergill is the Sr. HR Business Partner at CTO.AI, a serverless Kubernetes platform for building, deploying and managing Cloud Native workflows. Charlyne, who is constantly surrounded by entrepreneurs, brings a meaningful HR perspective in this episode. She has seen and dealt with many cofounder issues. She talks about what to look for in a cofounder, the steps you should take to ensure a successful cofounder relationship, and what you need to do when there are disagreements.2021-04-0231 min
Founder JourneyIan Mackinnon - CTO and Co-Founder of Later MediaIan Mackinnon is the CTO and Co-Founder of Later Media, the worlds favorite Instagram marketing platform, where you can plan your social posts visually, post automatically and get tailored insights to help you and your brand grow. He is also a Launch Academy alumni and Launch Ventures portfolio company.
In this episode of our #FounderJourneySeries. He talks about how he got started, from interning at google and then starting his own company at 29!
Try out his platform here and let us know what you think. https://later.com/2021-03-2625 min
Founder JourneyDr. Alexandra Greenhill - CEO and Founder of Careteam TechnologiesNot only is Dr. Alexandra Greenhill a physician with her own practice, but she is the CEO of 2 tech companies as well. Dr. Greenhill dives deep into the needs of the medical industry, a favorite book that has helped her in her entrepreneurial journey, and how she leverages Traction conference to her benefit.
https://careteam.tech/2021-03-1837 min
Founder JourneyJason Smith - CEO and Co-Founder of KlueJason Smith is the CEO and Co-founder of Klue, a new way to capture, manage, and communicate market insights from the web and across the company, in platforms you already use. Jason talks about the importance of company culture, the effects of covid on him and his company, the endless opportunities in the B2B world,
Want to join the KLUE team? They're hiring! https://jobsatklue.pinpointhq.com/2021-03-1236 min
Founder JourneyBoris Wertz - Founding Partner of Version One VenturesBoris Wertz is the founding partner of Version One Ventures. Version One Ventures is an early-stage venture fund investing in the next generation of mission-driven founders. He is also a mentor of our CEO Ray Walia! In this weeks episode, Boris discusses his journey from entrepreneur to investor, how he built his fund, what he looks for when he invests in entrepreneurs, and what makes Version One so successful. Are you thinking of becoming an investor? You may want to listen to what Boris has to say first!
https://versionone.vc/2021-03-0536 min
Founder JourneyDarius Eghdami - President of FansUniteDarius is the President of Fans Unite, a sports and entertainment company focussing on technology related to regulated and lawful online sports betting and other related products. In this episode, a few things we discuss are how to bounce back from an idea that doesn't work, the importance of work-life balance, the ability to be vulnerable with your team and more. Ray and Darius also reminisce about their adventures together from learning about horse studding in Kentucky and a work trip to vegas. You might learn a few things you didnt know before!
https://www.fansunite.com/2021-02-2629 min
Founder JourneyMelissa Kwan - CEO and Co-Founder of eWebinarMelissa is the CEO and co-founder of eWebinar, an automated webinar solution which combines pre-recorded video with real-time interactions and live chat to deliver a delightfully engaging experience for attendees. Ray and Melissa chat about what it takes to start a company, what it means to be successful, the importance of surrounding yourself with other entrepreneurs, and when you should quit your job and go full time. Melissa tops off the the discussion with some great advice about what it means to be happy as an entrepreneur. Excuse the glaring light as we interviewed Melissa while she was in...2021-02-1834 min
Founder JourneyDaniel Eberhard - CEO and Founder at KohoDaniel, a serial entrepreneur, is the CEO and Founder of Koho, a company that is helping Canadians take charge of their finances without a bank. Learn about his journey before Koho, what inspired him to start Koho, the realities of raising money, the importance of coaching and therapy for yourself and your business, and his co-founder fallout at Koho.
www.Koho.ca2021-02-1223 min
Deep Thoughts Deeper TalksEpisode 14: Deep Talk About Artificial Intelligence with Parker Levesque & Rayhan WaliaIn this episode, I discuss the topic of artificial intelligence with my guests Parker & Ray - hosts of the Math & Physics Podcast. We get into the potential impacts AI might have on human civilization, the inevitable impacts of climate change and so much more! Find links to my new YouTube & IG page and Math & Physics podcast & social media info below:My New IG and YouTube Channel links:IG: @deepthoughsdeepertalksNew YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCKB2BkMAIzUIYt8DEbmULigMath & Physics Podcast Info:Twitter: @MathPhysicsPodI...2021-02-121h 11
Founder JourneyNatalie Cartwright - COO and Co-Founder at Finn.AINatalie Cartwright is the Co-Founder and COO of Finn.AI, a conversational AI company that strives to improve the financial lives of 100 million people by 2025. Natalie shares a lot of valuable insight with us and her best advice as an entrepreneur. From navigating difficult moments, learning how to gain a great support network, dealing with rejection, copycat business models, and of course artificial intelligence.
www.Finn.ai2021-02-0526 min
Founder JourneyFounder Journey Series IntroductionWhat is required to start a startup? What defines a successful startup? How do entrepreneurs navigate difficult moments? Do I want to run a company that becomes venture fundable? What do you do after you've raised venture capital? How do you succeed?
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Featured in this episode: Natalie Cartwright from Finn.AI, Daniel Eberhard from Koho, Melissa Kwan from eWebinar, Ian Mackinnon from Later Media, and Boris Wertz from Version One Ventures, and Darius Eghdami from Fans Unite2021-02-0202 min
The Big StoryDelhi COVID Cases Spike Again, Will Winter Months Be Challenging?Delhi reported more than 5,000 new cases on 28th October — the biggest spike ever in the city since the pandemic began.
After a dip in cases in the months of June-July, Delhi flared up again since September and had been recording over 4,000 cases regularly for the past consecutive days, taking the total caseload to over 3.7 lakhs.
The daily positivity rate also shot up to over 8 percent consistently over the last few days.
While Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain partly attributed this rise in case positivity rate to contact tracing saying that the state government has ch...2020-10-2913 min
BIV TodayBIV presents: 30 ideas in 30 minutesOver 30 minutes, 30 speakers will present 30 ideas on leadership, innovation, challenges and change. Speakers include the Honourable Janet Austin, lieutenant governor of B.C.; Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville Jody Wilson-Raybould; Business Council of British Columbia CEO Greg D'Avignon, Launch Academy CEO Ray Walia, Traction on Demand founder Greg Malpass, Metro Vancouver board chair Sav Dhaliwal, former UBC president Arvind Gupta, Webnames.ca CEO Cybele Negris, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-08-2648 min
The Big StoryPart 2: Hits and Misses of NEP Reforms for Higher EducationIndian education is going to see some sweeping changes being made to its current structure thanks to the New Education Policy or the NEP 2020.
For schools, the NEP aims to move away from the idea of rote learning and high stakes board exams and focus more on an experiential and skill based learning.
For higher education it’s almost a comprehensive revamp of the current structure that includes dismantling regulators of higher education such as the UGC, AICTE and NCTE and bringing back the four-year multidisciplinary undergraduate programme.
But the NEP is only a br...2020-07-3118 min
The Big StoryDelhi COVID Turnaround: Cases Dip in July But is The Worst Over?With a relatively low number of case growth in July, Delhi's COVID data is finally starting to reflect a declining trend. After recording at least 2,000 new cases almost everyday in June, the number of fresh cases in the capital dipped below the 1,000th mark in July, the lowest being 613 new cases on 26th June which was a 62 day low!
Compared to the the last month, when Delhi was spiralling out of control, even overtaking Mumbai's total caseload at a point in time, all numbers from this month in the capital is showing a remarkable improvement.
Along...2020-07-2812 min
The Big StoryCan We be Optimistic About the Potential COVID-19 Cures Yet?The COVID-19 pandemic has gotten the global scientific community to swing into action to find an urgent cure.
With the infection numbers reaching 8 million worldwide, several researches, studies and trials are being carried out simultaneously to urgently look into the effects of anti-viral drugs, steroids and repurposed drugs on COVID-19 patients.
In just over the last month, there have been a few developments.
An old, cheap, anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone has recently been touted as a treatment for COVID-19 to reduce mortality. Even the WHO, on 23 June, has asked to ramp up the production of...2020-06-2312 min
The Big StoryNow Second Worst-Hit State, What is Delhi’s New Action Plan to Tackle Covid?After three consecutive days of reporting the highest peaks in fresh cases, Delhi overtook Tamil Nadu on 21 June, Sunday to become the second-worst coronavirus affected state in the country. In just the past one week between 15 - 21 June, the capital reported more than 18,000 new cases of infections.
Apart from the number of infections, what have also made the situation in Delhi quite concerning is firstly a high growth rate of infection, and secondly the spike in the number of deaths.
A number of meetings have taken place between the centre and state to revamp Delhi’s COVID-19 pl...2020-06-2215 min
Vishnu Ki Secret LifeCOVID-19: How To Prepare For Social Distancing During CoronavirusIn the interest of limiting the novel coronavirus’ spread, a number of organisations in India and across the world have asked their employees to work from home, thus eliminating person-to-person contact.
This, as you may know, is all contributing to what has become the watchword in this time of pandemic and panic –– social distancing.
Social distancing is a set of non-medical steps that can limit the spread of the virus.
If we don’t practice social distancing, and if the number of infected keep rising, we also risk overburdening our healthcare system, something that Italy ha...2020-03-1921 min
The Sounds of SinSummer in the 6ix (2018)Takin You Back to the Summer of 2018!
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Nicky Jam Ft J Balvin x Ozuna Y Maluma - X (Remix) (Dj XXplosive Clap ReFix)
Ozuna Ft Cardi B - La Modelo (VDJ JD ReFix)
Busy Signal - Know Mi Good
Vybz Kartel - Best Friend
The FreshMen - Wan Do
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Drake - Nice For What (Delirious & Alex K Puro Pari Remix)
Kamal Kahlon & Param Singh - Daru Badnaam Kardi (X Style Hard Electro Mix)
Guru - Suit...2018-11-161h 22
Lunch AcademyEpisode 011 - 50 Shades of RayCEO and co founder of Launch Academy Ray Walia finally joins Lunch Academy and we go into the history of his life as an entrepreneur and the history of tech in Vancouver and the birth of Launch Academy.2018-08-111h 16
Cha Da Cup with KayRayWedding SZN Pros and Cons ft. BrownGirlMagIt's Wedding SZN! And although many of our listeners are probably getting ready for weddings every weekend this summer, we shared our thoughts on healthy / unhealthy partnerships, why being a wife isn't for everyone and what it's like for brown girls to challenge these traditions. This special episode, we celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Brown Girl Magazine (@browngirlmag) with the team: CEO Trisha Sakhuja-Walia, influencer / digital marketing professional Nehal Mehra, mental health advocate Jessie Brar and writer and editor Sandeep Panesar. Brown Girl Magazine is a digital stomping ground for south asians to challenge traditions and...2018-07-2444 min