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Idea to InvestmentEpisode #29 - Janet BannisterWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, we sit with Janet Bannister, Founder and Managing Partner at Staircase Ventures, an investment group that leads seed-stage rounds into Canada’s highest potential tech companies. In this power-packed episode, Janet shares what stands out to her among 1500 pitches that she sees every ye...
2025-11-0533 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #28 - XatomsWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, we sit with Diana Virgovicova and Kerem Topalismailoglu, Co-Founders of Xatoms, a deeptech venture leveraging quatum-chemistry to clean the world's polluted water, along with their investor Martin Laforest, Managing Director at Quantacet, a VC fund focused on global quantum technology market.Together, they dig into the unique cha...
2025-10-0334 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #27 - EdniusWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, we sit with our youngest investor on the podcast, Shantanu Mehta and Laksh Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO at Ednius. Along with our podcast host, Ken Eastwood, they nlock what it means to be a young investor, how friendships shape investor-founder relationship, and where the next generation of investors...
2025-10-0331 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #26 - Odd BurgerWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, we sit with James McInnes, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Odd Burger, a vegan fast food restaurant chain and frozen food retail with presence in 600 7-Eleven stores in Canada. Along with our podcast host, Ken Eastwood, James talks about their journey of going public, including tips and tr...
2025-07-1032 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #25 - Pieter DorsmanWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, we sit with Pieter Dorsman, Venture Partner at Good News Venture, an investment group focused on pre-seed and seed stage companies focused in AI and Blockchain technologies. Hosted by Ken Eastwood, the two of them dive deep into the Canadian tech and innovation landscape in the West Coast...
2025-06-0531 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #24 - Re:Pair GenomicsWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, Shiron Lee, Co-Founder of Re:Pair Genomics and their funder, Jonathan Suckling, Senior Manager at Centre of Aging + Brain Health Innovation, talk about a founders' approach to non-dilutive and dilutive funding, the investment landscape for Canadian medtech companies, and how does grant fuel a company's investment journey.
2025-05-0630 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #23 - TMRRW Inc.Welcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, Liwordson Vijayabalan, President and Founder of TMRRW Labs talks about AI disruption in the martech ecosystem, his unique approach to fundraising and seeking investment, and the advantage of understanding the investor side of the deal to strike gold.To know more about...
2025-04-0433 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #22 - CinareoWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, Julia Elvidge, Co-Founder and Chair of SheBoot sits with Karen Elliot, CEO and Co-Founder of Cinareo, a SaaS platform that provides strategic capacity planning for contact centres. Together, they talk about Karen's experience as a SheBoot alumni, and the need for more organizations tackling the funding gap faced by und...
2025-03-2031 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #21 - Haggerty AgRoboticsWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, Chuck Baresich, President of Haggerty AgRobotics, an agrobotics venture, sits with his investor, Joe Dales, Co-Founder and Partner of Agri and Food Innovation at RHA Ventures, to talk about the agtech industry in Canada, and the growth of local agtech ventures that might change Canada's import landscape.
2025-03-2034 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #20 - Digital ExtremesWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, we sit with Michael Schmalz, former CFO, President and Board Chair of Digital Extremes, a billion-dollar London-based video game company known for developing high profile games such as the Bioshock franchise, the Unreal franchise and the Halo franchise. Schmalz, along with our podcast host, talks about the gaming...
2025-03-0532 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #19 - Maman BiomedicalWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, we sit with Latchmi Raghunanan, CEO and Founder of Maman Biomedical, an innovative therapeutic patch that aims to eliminate the burden of multiple daily injections for women going through fertility treatments. Raghunanan, along with her investor, Ashima Chopra, and our podcast host, talks about her personal experience...
2025-03-0431 min
The Great Tech Game Podcast: Geopolitics, Technology, Business and Global Affairs, with Anirudh SuriEp 27. Weaponizing AI, Cyber, and Space: The Next Frontiers of War, ft Ylli Bajraktari (Ep 27)In this in-depth discussion, Ylli Bajraktari, the President and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), delves into how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming global warfare and the strategic positioning of the United States and India. Yill's insights stem from his extensive experience, including his tenure as Executive Director of the National Security Commission on AI, and his work with various US defense leaders. The conversation spans the evolution of AI in both administrative and military contexts, the emerging tech competition with China, and the critical role that US-India collaboration plays in maintaining technological and national security competitiveness...
2025-03-021h 19
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #18 - WillfulWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, we sit with Erin Bury, Co-Founder and CEO of Willful, a real estate planning platform that helps you create wills online. Bury, along with our podcast host, talks about the growth of Willful over eight years, their funding approach, including their experience on Dragon's Den, how they manage...
2025-02-2134 min
GrowAbilityKim Parker Grows HopeKim Parker, President and CEO of Food Security Structures Canada joins hosts Joe and Holly to talk about new technologies helping to mitigate food insecurity both here in Canada and around the world (both literally and figuratively).Food Security Structures Canada, established six years ago, specializes in controlled environment agricultural structures that enable year-round food production regardless of location or climate challenges.Kim describes their innovative agri-tunnels, which combine vertical farming with aeroponic and hydroponic systems. These systems can grow a wide variety of crops, from traditional leafy greens to more experimental crops like root...
2025-02-191h 04
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #17 - EventConnectWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. In this episode, we sit with Eric Vardon, President at Eventconenct, an all-in-one tournament management platform. Vardon, along with our podcast host, talks about their interesting journey of starting Eventconnect, his approach to investment, and his career of scaling and exiting multiple high-potential startups in Southwestern Ontario region.
2025-02-0730 min
GrowAbilityKeisha Joseph Makes Food Deserts BloomHolly and Joe welcome Keisha Joseph, a food systems coordinator at Indwell, a nonprofit providing supportive housing across Ontario. With her background in nutrition and dietetics, Keisha shares insights into food security, food literacy, and community building. She explains how Indwell helps residents transition from homelessness to stable housing while addressing food insecurity through meal programs, cooking classes, and grocery shopping support. Keisha discusses how food deserts, rising prices, and inadequate social benefits contribute to systemic food insecurity. She advocates for a practical approach to nutrition, emphasizing the importance of regular meals over strict dietary rules. The conversation explores...
2025-02-0540 min
GrowAbilityIan Armour Makes His (Garden) BedHolly and Joe speak via the Internet with Ian Armour, founder of Green Circle Gardens. Ian shares how his company developed accessible raised garden beds inspired by his grandmother's experience in a care home. The innovative design features a wheelchair recess and a 42-gallon water reservoir, making gardening possible for people with mobility challenges and in arid environments. While initially designed for seniors, the gardens are now used in schools, hospitals, and healing gardens. The beds are particularly effective for growing seedlings and above-ground plants, and Ian shares a preview of some new products in development for other applications...
2025-01-2928 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #16 - ChargerQuestWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, we sit with Christopher Misch, Founder and CEO of ChargerQuest, Canada's fastest growing Electric Vehicle Network. Misch, along with our podcast host, talks about their journey, the challenges of raising funding in an ever-evolving industry and what lies for the future of EV in Canada.
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2025-01-2331 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #15 - TenomixWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, we sit with Saumik Biswas, President, CEO and Founder of Tenomix, a revolutionary MedTech venture changing colon cancer diagnosis along with their investor, David Koehler, Diector of Fund Operations at FACIT Inc., an organization that helps innovative companies commercialize their world-changing cancer innovations.
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2025-01-1630 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #14 - Mid-Day SquaresWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, we sit with Jake Karls, Co-Founder of Mid-Day Squares and their investor, Mike Fata, Chief Executive Officer of Fata & Associates to talk about investment relationships, the CPG industry, their entrepreneurial journey and the importance of candid and honest conversations for sustainable growth.
To know m...
2025-01-1130 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #13 - StaccatoWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, we sit with Jeff Lupker, CEO and CTO and Jason Kowalcyzk, Co-Founder, CFO and COO at Staccato, an AI-powered music platform. Together, they talk about their entrepreneurial journey, bust myths around raising investments, and talk about what it takes to secure bigger deals and partnerships.
2025-01-1031 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #12 - MarlowWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, we sit with Nadia Ladak, CEO and Co-Founder of Marlow, a unique lubricated tampon brand, and their investor and long-time mentor, Chris Guillon, Co-Founder of StormFisher. Together, they talk about their long-standing relationship, the key to a great funder-founder relationship and how to manage investor relations when you ha...
2024-12-1932 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #11 - Danielle GrahamWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, we sit with Danielle Graham, Co-Founder of The Firehood and General Partner at Phoenix Fire, as she talks about the trailblazing work that she does with underrepresented tech and innovation founders. Hosted by our CEO, Christina Fox, the two of them dive deep into the Canadian innovation...
2024-12-0636 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #10 - Goparity CanadaWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, we sit with Emily Mercy, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Goparity Canada and the company that they have funded through their platform, Ryan Oneil Knight, Executive Director at ACBN Canada Foundation. Together, they discuss the future of impact investing and crowdlending in Canada.
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2024-11-2233 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #9 - Electric Vehicle NetworkWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, we sit with Darryl Croft, President at Electric Vehicle Network and their investor, Daniel Hart, Co-Founder and Partner of EV Angels. Together, they discuss the future of Electric Vehicles in Canada.
To know more about Electric Vehicle Network, visit their website here.
2024-09-0332 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #8 - Food Security Structures CanadaWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, we sit with Kim Parker, CEO and President of Food Security Structures Canada, an Agtech venture that is redefining indoor farming through their innovative tech nologies to help grow anywhere, regardless of the location and climatic conditions.
To know more about Food Securi...
2024-07-1126 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #7 - interValWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, we are in conversation with Trevor Greenway, CEO and Co-Founder of interVal, a Canadian Fintech SaaS venture that helps businesses and their advisors with real-time and accurate business valuation. From their background, humble beginnings, inspiration, and their talented team, Greenway reflects on their entrepreneurial journey till now and wha...
2024-06-1319 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #6 - NLPatentWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, we sit with Stephanie Curcio, CEO and Co-Founder of NLPatent and their investor, Shelley Kuipers, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of The51. From talking about their entrepreneurial journey to what lies ahead, Curcio and Kuipers share what it takes to run successful ventures, and what does an investor truly look...
2024-06-0333 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #5 - The Blueprint Toolset Inc.Welcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, we sit with Michael O'Brien, Founder of The Blueprint Toolset Inc., Ali E-Ayoubi, President and CEO of The Blueprint Toolset Inc. and their investor, Vivian Mora, Chief People Officer at Camillo Companies. They talk through their entrepreneurial journey, including the good and the bad, as they continue bu...
2024-05-0835 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #4 - Lynn DavisWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, Lynn Davis, Impact Investor and President of Alegria 3 talks about the flip side of the coin as she discusses her journey of investing and unlocks what she, as an investor, looks for in the up and coming Canadian unicorns.
This episode has been br...
2024-04-0825 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #3 - Front Line Medical TechnologiesWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, CEO and Co-Founder of Front Line Medical Technologies, Dr. Asha Parekh talks about her journey of making her vision, a reality, through her medical technology device that buys valuable time for patients, when they are bleeding, and till they find definitive care.
This epis...
2024-03-2230 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #2 - Vessl ProstheticsWelcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, Vessl Prosthetics CEO and Co-Founder, Sydney Robinson is joined by their investor, Trey Bowles, who is a serial entrepreneur and Managing Director of the reputed Techstars Physical Health at Fort Worth. Robinson and Bowles talk about everything - from having a startup, the role that organizations such as Techstars play and wh...
2024-03-2236 min
Idea to InvestmentEpisode #1 - TechAllianceWelcome to "From Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.
In this episode, Christina Fox, Chief Executive Officer and Melissa Maloney, Vice President at TechAlliance, take the hot seat to talk about London's innovation hub and how their roles are helping fuel the Canadian innovation economy.
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2024-03-1428 min
London Live with Mike StubbsLondon Innovation Challenge is looking at innovators to find ways to support London's creative industriesChristina Fox, CEO of TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the London Innovation Challenge, which aims to challenge London innovators to develop sustainable technology that addresses challenges our community is facing.
2023-10-1708 min
The Brand is FemaleJen Govier | Founder, HUX | The Camel Toe GapThis week, Eva Hartling speaks with Jen Govier, founder of HUX, an underwear brand with the mission to end the dreaded camel toe, and provide women with a level of comfort never matched before. When founder Jen caught sight of her camel toe while working out, her own embarrassment put her on a mission to solve this problem for all women. After searching the market Jen realized that the perfect camel toe concealing underwear just didn’t exist. HUX is the evolution in women’s undies, proudly designed in Canada with a patent pending. HUX is proud to have been r...
2023-02-0740 min
Conversations That MatterEpisode 31 - Entrepreneurship: Keeping it Real with John GalbraithJoin me for this week's episode of What Would Amber Do? In this episode I interview John Galbraith! John is the Senior Director of Venture Growth and Corporate Innovation at Tech Alliance. John is himself a serial entrepreneur, connector and storyteller! John exists to create options for entrepreneurs to thrive. His commitment is to influence the government to increase support for all those who choose the entrepreneurial journey. Join us as we discuss:- His journey out of corporate and back, kinda sorta - The many paths available to fulfil on your purpose - Bein...
2021-05-2751 min
Drinks WithDrinks With Tech Alliance and Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation Part 2Want to be part of Drinks With? Send us a text!Welcome to Drinks With! Today Todd + Erica are sitting down with Karen from TechAlliance and Ronda from Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation. Listeners are in for a two-part episode this week! Karen and Ronda are talking all about their tips that small business owners need to hear, why it's so important to surround yourself with companies and organizations in place to help small business owners, and the importance of learning as you go.Follow TechAlliance on Instagram!Visit their website!Follow R...
2021-05-2552 minDrinks WithDrinks With Tech Alliance and Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation Part 1Want to be part of Drinks With? Send us a text!Welcome to Drinks With! Today Todd + Erica are sitting down with Karen from TechAlliance and Rhonda from Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation. Listeners are in for a two-part episode this week! Karen and Rhonda are talking all about their tips that small business owners need to hear, why it's so important to surround yourself with companies and organizations in place to help small business owners, and the importance of learning as you go. Follow TechAlliance on Instagram!Visit their website!Follow RO...
2021-05-2558 min1 Smashing Podcasting Success on GigaDial PublicDr. Madhu Thangavelu, Friday 3-17-06Dr. Madhu Thangavelu returned as guest for this Space Show program. We began our discussion with Dr. Thangavelu in-depth analysis of the proposal to send people back to the Moon and the ESAS Report. Our guest outline both the good and the bad, the most important and what has been omitted in the RTM discussion. He especially focused on what to do once we get back to the Moon. We also discussed his views on space tourism and you will find his comments on suborbital and orbital tourism to be illuminating and interesting. We discussed the architecture being planned for...
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