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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

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All Episodes

00:19:21

Pocket Financial: AI for Student Financial Wellness

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how AI-driven financial tools are helping students build better habits through a simple, set-it-and-forget-it approach to money management.Joining us is Lewie Moodley, CEO & Co-Founder of Pocket Financial, a platform launched in 2025 to help students save more, spend smarter, and reduce the stress of budgeting. He shares insights on building a student-first solution and his vision for the future of

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00:24:28

Website Outdated? Why Your Digital Presence Needs a...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore the essential technologies driving steady growth for small and medium-sized businesses, from modern websites to automation and AI.Joining us are Jacob Hodara, President, and Alex Rakhmilevitch, Marketing Manager at IDL Web, who share insights on website maintenance, CRM, automation, digital marketing, and security strategies that help Canadian SMEs stay competitive.Key Highlights:1. Modern Websites:

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00:23:29

AI in Sales: Gamechanger for Revenue Growth

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how enterprise sales technology is transforming the quoting process, enabling businesses to move from manual spreadsheets to intelligent, automated revenue engines.Joining us is Daniel Kube, CEO of ServicePath, a Canadian SaaS leader recognized in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for CPQ Application Suites. Daniel shares how servicePath is redefining Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) and revenue lifecycle

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00:20:52

Building a Strong Culture While Growing to 1M Users

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how SaaS, leadership, and company culture come together to transform everyday business challenges into global solutions.Joining us is Dean Mathews, Founder and CEO of OnTheClock, an employee time tracking app supporting over 16,000 companies and 170,000 users worldwide. Dean shares his journey from idea to impact, his philosophy on leadership, and how teamwork and innovation drive sustainable

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00:20:58

AI's Secret Weapon: Vector Databases?

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore vector databases and how they are revolutionizing the way organizations manage and gain insights from massive amounts of unstructured data.Our guest today is James Luan, Partner and VP of Engineering at Zilliz and a Technical Advisory Committee member of the LF AI & Data Foundation. James brings experience leading database development at Alibaba Cloud and Oracle, and holds a master’s in Electrical

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00:20:32

Deloitte Canada Insights: How Canadian Businesses...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore what separates top-performing companies from the rest, uncovering best practices in leadership, strategy, and operations that drive resilience.Our guests are Derrick Dempster and Ruby Williams from Deloitte Canada, leaders of the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. Together, they share decades of expertise advising private companies across industries, providing invaluable insights

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00:33:34

Breaking Barriers: How Build a Dream Drives Workforce...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how workforce inclusion and gender equity fuel Canada’s economic growth and innovation by breaking down barriers and creating pathways for underrepresented groups.Joining us is Nour Hachem, President and Founder of Build a Dream, a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and equity-seeking groups in traditionally male-dominated sectors. Nour shares her journey, the organization’s impact,

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00:16:12

Solaires: Next-Generation Solar Innovation and...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we spotlight the future of CleanTech with a pioneer in next-generation solar innovation, exploring how advanced photovoltaic technology is reshaping sustainability.Our guest is Fabian de la Fuente, Co-founder and COO of Solaires Entreprises Inc., a Clean50 award recipient with over 100 patents and 40 years of global experience leading technology ventures. Solaires, founded in 2020, is on a mission to make

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00:11:58

Rebuilding Trust in the Age of AI: The Story of Findora

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand.In today’s episode of AI for SMBs, we’re diving into the world of AI-powered search engines with Naeem Komeilipoor, Founder and CEO of Findora. Findora is Canada’s first AI-powered, human-centered search engine, delivering ad-free, private, and trustworthy answers across various sources. We’ll discuss its mission to rebuild trust in search, the AI solutions it offers, and how it’s making AI tools secure and private for both

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00:18:29

Confidence in the Economy? What Canadian SMEs Face...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how technology is reshaping small business insurance, making it faster, simpler, and more accessible for entrepreneurs across Canada.Joining us is Danish Yusuf, Founder and CEO of Zensurance, who shares his journey from consulting to entrepreneurship, the company’s unique value proposition, and how it is addressing both traditional coverage needs and emerging risks like cybersecurity.Key

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00:24:15

Passwordless Future: Security Made Easy?

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how digital identity, trust, and cybersecurity are shaping the future of Canada’s secure digital economy.Joining us is Greg Rainbird, Enterprise Market Lead at Auth0, an Okta company, who shares insights on balancing security with convenience, closing the digital trust gap for small businesses, and building resilient customer trust in an era of constant cyber threats.Key Highlights:1. Cost of Lost

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00:16:23

AI’s Carbon Footprint: How Digital Emissions Impact...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how Canadian businesses can take measurable climate action, from tackling digital emissions to integrating sustainability into their brand strategy.Joining us is Paul Reynolds, Co-Founder and COO of The Offset Foundation, an entrepreneur who pivoted from advertising and events to climate tech. Paul shares how his company is helping organizations address hard-to-abate emissions, fight greenwashing,

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00:20:50

The Magic of Workleap AI: Turning HR Data into Power...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how AI-driven platforms are transforming the future of work by simplifying processes, boosting engagement, and empowering managers with actionable insights.Joining us is Guillaume Roy (G.R.), Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Workleap, a global HR tech leader generating over $100M in annual revenue. G.R. shares how Workleap’s transition to AI is shaping tools for recognition, performance, and

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00:19:55

Humanizing Brands with AI: Modular 1 Labs’ Vision for...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how Canadian businesses can achieve enterprise-level clarity without enterprise-level complexity by leveraging AI, automation, and modular systems thinking.Joining us is Swapnil Ghorpade, Founder of Modular 1 Labs, a systems-driven consulting firm helping ambitious founders and growing businesses unlock scale. With a cross-industry background in construction technology, SaaS, and business systems,

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00:27:21

From $300 Domain to Global Freelance Empire

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how professional freelancing is redefining recruitment and creating new opportunities for Canadian businesses and independent experts.Joining us is Simon Gravel, CEO of freelance.ca, a digital entrepreneur and founder of freelance.group, the largest freelance platform in the GAS region. Simon shares his entrepreneurial journey, the vision behind freelance.ca, and how flexible work models are shaping

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00:20:38

The Co-Founder Advantage

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore the world of medical communications and the power of co-foundership in building a purpose-driven business in a complex industry.Joining us are Lorie Spence and Carolyn Pritchard, Co-Founders of Bridge Medical Communications, who share their journey of translating complex medical information into impactful communications, the lessons of partnership, and their perspective as women entrepreneurs in

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00:22:30

From Cost Center to Growth: IT Strategy That...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how Canadian SMEs can leverage enterprise-grade IT innovation, AI, and cybersecurity in a way that’s both accessible and cost-effective.Joining us is Sted Chen, Founder and President of New Value Solutions, a leader with over 30 years of experience in technology and consulting. Sted shares how he built his firm from a one-person venture into a global consulting practice dedicated to helping SMEs

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00:17:25

People-First Growth: How Investing in Talent Scales SMBs

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari.In today’s episode, we’ll discuss the importance of employee empowerment, lessons from PeopleToGo’s 25-year journey, and how technology resources drive business success.Joining us today is Chris Collins, Vice President and Managing Partner at PeopleToGo Inc., a Canadian company celebrating 25 years in business. Chris is a recognized leader in staffing and IT services, named a Top 100 Staffing Leader to Watch and Business Person

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00:21:14

$1M Scam: How AI Fraud Protection Is Securing Your...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we’re exploring the critical world of digital trust infrastructure and how new technologies are safeguarding organizations from fraud and risk in today’s digital economy. Our guest is Meyer Mechanic, Founder and CEO of Vaultie, a company leading the charge in securing verifiable documents against the growing threat of AI-powered fraud. From protecting documents against deepfakes to building Canadian digital trust, Meyer

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00:14:03

Marketing with Integrity: Where Values Fuel Results

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how Canadian businesses can embrace purpose-driven strategies in B2B marketing, blending integrity, sustainability, and authentic growth.Joining us is Nat Korol, Founding Partner of Hyphen Co., a values-led B2B marketing firm. With nearly two decades of experience in brand strategy and investor relations, Nat shares insights on building a purpose-led business, sustainable practices, and the role of

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