STARTUP TALK EPISODE 11 10 WAYS TO VALIDATE YOUR IDEA This episode is taken from a presentation by The Startup Coach on quickly Validating your business idea.  The Startup Coach is the Founder of Canada’s Largest Startup Community and has worked with thousands of startups in Toronto. You can read the transcript and watch the … Continue reading STARTUP TALK EPISODE 11 10 WAYS TO VALIDATE YOUR IDEA →

STARTUP TALK EPISODE 10 NODE AND INSTAGE In this episode I interview Armand Faraji of Node at the CNE Innovation Garage about building a two side marketplace for instagram influencers and small businesses, pitching, and getting stuff done.  I also take time out of the Fundica Roadshow to talk to Imran Mouna of Instage a VR … Continue reading STARTUP TALK EPISODE 10 NODE AND INSTAGE →

Startup Talk Episode 9 Sobie Systems and Canarie In this episode I interview Sobhan from Sobie Systems about building a B2B business, getting your first customers, and winning pitch competitions down at the CNE Innovation Garage.  I also took time out from the amazing Fundica Roadshow to talk to Canarie about how they are helping … Continue reading STARTUP TALK EPISODE 9 SOBIE SYSTEMS AND CANARIE →

Startup Talk Episode 8 Envisioning a New Toronto In this Episode I interview Emelina of EnvisionTO about mapping the world in VR and building a business to follow your passion. Full transcript available here EnvisionTO Twitter @EnvsionTO Check out some of their Projects Nuit Blanche – Many Possible Futures Project 150 – Toronto Skyline Project … Continue reading STARTUP TALK EPISODE 8 ENVISIONING A NEW TORONTO →

Startup Talk Toronto’s Startup Podcast Episode 7: Fintech and Funding Welcome to Episode 7 of Startup Talk Toronto’s Startup podcast with The Startup Coach on this episode I talked to one of TorontoStarts own Rainer Takahashi of Jauntin about winning $5k at the CNE Canadian National Exhibition national pitch competition, getting insurance with a swipe, … Continue reading STARTUP TALK EPISODE 7: FINTECH & FUNDING →

On Episode 6 of Startup Talk I talk to Vicki Saunders founder of SheEO, about her journey and what led her to SheEO.  I also sit down with Chris Janssen founder of Textbooks for Change.  These guests are truly changing the world. Episode 6 Show Notes. Vicki Saunders Founder of SHeEO Getting capital in to hand of … Continue reading STARTUP TALK EPISODE 6: CHANGING THE WORLD →

On Episode 5 of Startup Talk on this epIsode I talk with Emily Rose Antflick the founder of SheCoSystem about taking the leap from her day job to starting a community women’s coworking space and wellness centre, I also meet with Lyndon Johnson from the comms.bar about PR and marketing challenges of startups and his lean canvas approach to … Continue reading STARTUP TALK EPISODE 5: STARTING A MOVEMENT →

On this Episode of Startup Talk I talk to Victor Chew about closing the deal by building relationships, turning massive data sets into 3d animations that are consumable, & how drones change the video business. I also meet with the founders of Social lite Vodka about how to launch a beverage company, getting into the … Continue reading STARTUP TALK EPISODE 4: DRONES & DRAGONS →

Startup Talk is back with Episode 3 on this episode we talk to recovering overachiever, TEDx Speaker,  & co-founder of Splash Effect Hamza Khan about his entrepreneurial journey and in the second part of the interview about leadership, management, startup culture and Kanye West. I also sit down with Pat McNamara CEO of Apex Public … Continue reading STARTUP TALK EPISODE 3: 1 FOUNDER, 1 FUND, & A STRATEGIST →