CanadianSME Small Business Podcast
Welcome to the CanadianSME podcast, a podcast for Canadian Small Businesses. In our podcasts, we interview Canadian experts and entrepreneurs to give small business owners access to expert knowledge that helps them grow their enterprises. Our mission is to empower Canadian small and medium enterprises and help them reach a bigger audience through our platform. Calling upon some of the most successful subject matter experts in the industry, the small business podcasts aim at identifying issues and finding solutions, all this while helping the business owners.
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How MentorCity is Revolutionizing Mentorship | Shawn Mintz Interview
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK. Today, we explore the power of mentorship and coaching and how technology is making these vital relationships more accessible, effective, and impactful for professionals and entrepreneurs.</p><p>Joining us is Shawn Mintz, CEO of MentorCity, a Canadian SaaS platform providing user-friendly, cost-effective mentoring software. Shawn brings over a decade of experience creating award-winning mentoring programs and is a recognized leader in helping individuals and organizations leverage mentorship for personal and professional growth.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p><p>1. Mentorship Benefits: Shawn explains the core advantages of mentoring and...
ADP Canada: HR Tech Solutions for SMB Growth & Employee Success
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore Human Capital Management (HCM) and how Canadian entrepreneurs can build strong teams, leverage HR technology, and ensure compliance to drive sustainable growth.</p><p>Joining us is Mohamed Basma, General Manager of ADP Canada Small Business Services, who oversees the complete client journey from implementation to service. Mohamed brings extensive experience from global firms and is passionate about helping Canadian small businesses thrive through smart HCM solutions.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p><p>1. Building the Right Team: Mohamed shares strategies to attract and retain top...
AI-First Growth: Cory Silva on Building Tech, Family & Future Value
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK. You’re listening to AI for SMBs, a series dedicated to spotlighting the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence for Canadian startups and small businesses. Today, we explore how custom software and AI solutions drive growth, efficiency, and enterprise value.</p><p>Joining us is Cory Silva, Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer at Sixth Summit, an AI-first software development agency and studio. Cory is also an angel investor, podcast host, and content creator, helping businesses move faster, operate leaner, and capture more value through proprietary technology.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p><p>...
How AI Becomes the Great Equalizer for Canadian Small Businesses
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK. You’re listening to AI for SMBs, a dedicated series showcasing the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence for Canadian startups and small businesses. Today, we explore how AI can empower teams, enhance efficiency, and drive business growth while remaining human-centered.</p><p>Joining us is Christopher June, Founder & CEO of IntelliSync Solutions, an AI-native business consultancy based in Chatham. Chris leverages two decades of leadership experience in financial services to help entrepreneurs integrate AI responsibly, build AI-native cultures, and unlock the strategic potential of automation for small businesses.</p><p>...
Wealth Strategy: Grow & Protect Your Biz
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how tailored financial planning helps Canadian entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and families protect wealth, solve complex challenges, and secure their legacy.</p><p>Joining us is Johnathan Pollock, Managing Partner and Founder of Thompson & Pollock Wealth Inc., who shares his expertise in building holistic financial strategies for business owners in the trades, investors, and families. He also highlights practical solutions for liquidity, succession, and long-term planning.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p><p>1. Attracting Talent: Why benefits plans reduce turnover and boost morale in...
From CES to $10M Pre-Orders | Glüxkind’s Startup Journey
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore the world of baby tech, highlighting how innovative robotics and AI are transforming the stroller experience for modern parents.</p><p>Joining us is Anne Hunger, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Glüxkind Technologies. With extensive experience in partnerships and business development, Anne leads Glüxkind in designing smart, safe, and practical products like the Rosa smart stroller, while scaling global collaborations and driving business growth.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p><p>1. Innovating in a Regulated Space: Blending AI and robotics with sa...
AI + Wi-Fi: Aqusense’s Patented Tech That Fortune 100s Cite
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how Wi-Fi sensing technology is transforming data collection, enabling businesses to capture actionable insights without additional hardware or disruption.</p><p>Joining us is Tom Mathai, CEO at Aqusense Inc., a serial entrepreneur with over 27 years of global tech experience. Tom shares how Aqusense leverages AI-powered Wi-Fi sensing to detect human presence, monitor environments, and drive innovation across industries.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p><p>1. Wi-Fi Sensing Explained: How subtle RF signal variations detect human and object movements.</p><p>2. Technology Differentiation: Aqusense’s...
How SMEs Can Navigate Tariffs, Compliance & Trade Agreements
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how small and medium-sized businesses can navigate the complexities of international trade, from tariffs to regulatory compliance, while optimizing global operations.</p><p>Joining us is Maria Pechurina, Director of International Trade at Peacock Tariff Consulting. Maria shares her expertise on geopolitical trade impacts, tailored tariff strategies, and leveraging free trade agreements to help businesses reduce costs, mitigate risks, and thrive globally.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p><p>1. Geopolitical Impacts on Trade & Tariffs: How tensions affect supply chains and strategies to build resilience.<...
Smart Investing in 2025: Real Estate Private Equity Explained
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how Canadian entrepreneurs and investors can navigate real estate private equity, uncovering opportunities in low-density residential developments and mid-sized markets.</p><p>Joining us is Joshua Hoo, Founder and CEO of Goodland Equity Partners. Joshua shares his expertise on smart capital deployment, risk management, and strategies for creating long-term value in today’s evolving real estate landscape.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p><p>1. Toronto’s Housing Slowdown & Growth Corridors: Understanding market shifts and strategic opportunities in mid-sized towns.</p><p>2. Real Estate Private Equi...
AI for Business: How Discrepancy AI Prevents Costly Mistakes
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how AI-powered automation is transforming document review, helping Canadian businesses save time, reduce costs, and prevent fraud.</p><p>Joining us is Lisen Kaci, Founder and CEO at Discrepancy AI, a Toronto-based startup leveraging pixel-level AI to detect errors, suspicious clauses, and fraud. Lisen shares his journey from engineering to entrepreneurship, and how Discrepancy AI is redefining document analysis across industries.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p><p>1. Founder’s Journey: The inspiration and “Aha!” moment behind creating Discrepancy AI.</p><p>2. Fighting Fraud & Errors...
