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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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00:14:46

The Network Visibility Premium: Modernizing...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/10/07

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where Kripa Anand brings you conversations with leaders navigating the next wave of business technology. Your IT team may know what is connected to the network, but what about everything running quietly behind it? Today, we explore AI, hidden applications, and the visibility businesses need to stay ahead.Joining us is Steve Petryschuk, Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Auvik. With over a decade of experience across IT leadership, security,

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00:18:29

The Underwriting Premium: Why Outdated Credit Scoring...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/10/07

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. What if the biggest barrier to business growth is not a lack of opportunity, but a credit system that fails to see the full picture? Today, we explore how alternative data, community trust, and AI are reshaping access to capital.Joining us is Jonah Chininga, Co Founder and CEO of Woveo and Board Director of the Canadian Lenders Association. Drawing from his own experience with credit barriers, Jonah is building technology that

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00:17:11

Beyond the Pitch Deck: The Growth Blueprint to...

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2026/10/06

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. A great idea is only the beginning; turning it into a fundable, scalable business takes validation, structure, and the right connections. Today, we explore what early stage founders need to move confidently from innovation to commercial growth.Joining us is Pam Banks, Executive Director at Altitude Accelerator. With more than two decades in Ontario’s innovation ecosystem, Pam helps technology ventures strengthen market

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00:21:16

The Human Strategy Premium: Why Raw AI Generated...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/10/05

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. AI is changing marketing forever, but better technology does not replace better thinking. Today, we explore how businesses can combine artificial intelligence, human expertise, and strategic creativity to build stronger brands.Joining us is Robert Burko, CEO at Elite Digital. With over 20 years of digital marketing leadership, Robert has built a leading agency serving global brands and developed AI-powered solutions that help

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00:28:29

The AI Visibility Engine: How Glass-Box Search and...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/10/05

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Great businesses are not built by chasing every trend—they grow by knowing their value, audience, and purpose. Today, we explore how mission-driven organizations can build stronger brands, price with confidence, and stay visible in a changing digital world.Joining us is Alethea Robinson, Founder of See Girl Work Marketing & Branding. With nearly two decades of experience leading marketing and communications for leading

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00:39:16

Beyond Motivation: Redefining Leadership, Success,...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/10/05

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today’s episode brings four powerful perspectives to one conversation about ambition, visibility, leadership, capital, and wellbeing. In this special roundtable, we explore what women truly need to move from inspiration to meaningful action.Joining us are the Founding Four of the Vanguard Impact Summit: Andrea Chase, Lynn Gaudet, Erin Sisko, and Tyler Skinner. Together, they unpack the realities behind modern success, from

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00:17:54

The Industrial Reliability Premium: Why Smart AI...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/10/02

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. A machine rarely announces its failure before it happens, but the right data can. Today, we explore how wireless sensing and AI are helping industrial teams spot problems earlier and keep critical operations moving.Joining us are Jay Crum and Mark Cooper, Senior Sales Managers at Treon. Together, they bring hands-on expertise in predictive maintenance and industrial digital transformation, helping companies turn equipment data

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00:16:02

The SAP Concur Engine: How Global Survey Benchmarks,...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/09/30

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Business travel is changing, from where employees go to how companies manage every booking, expense, and safety concern. Today, we explore the trends shaping Canadian corporate travel and the technology making it easier to manage.Joining us is Kristen Hrycoy, Director Channel Sales Executive at SAP Concur. With extensive experience across the travel industry, Kristen brings insights from SAP Concur’s 8th Annual Global Business

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00:19:54

The Teqare Engine: How AI Scam Protection, Cyber...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/09/29

Welcome to the Indigenous SME Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. As digital threats become more sophisticated, protecting community wealth starts with knowing what to look for before a scam, breach, or harmful interaction happens. Today, we explore digital safety, financial literacy, and stronger pathways to community empowerment.Joining us is Darion Ducharme, Founder of Teqare and an Indigenous entrepreneur from Lac Seul First Nation. With more than a decade in technology, Darion focuses on helping

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00:30:17

Polar Proven: Pushing Technical Footwear Engineering...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/09/28

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Brent Edwards. Today, we explore how high-performance technical apparel and footwear are engineered for extreme conditions.In 2026, scaling a heritage consumer brand requires moving past boardroom assumptions to implement rigorous product validation, climate-rated material testing, and multi-channel expansion strategies. Joining us is Mark Hubner, Managing Director at Baffin, a third-generation brand leader and extreme explorer.Key

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00:25:22

Technology Should Adapt to the Business: Building...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/09/25

Welcome to today’s episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Technology should make business simpler, not force businesses to adapt around it. Today, we explore how leaders can balance innovation, cybersecurity, AI, and compliance while keeping technology aligned with real business needs.Joining us are Ted de Vos, Founder and President, and David Klauser, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at SIMNET Inc. With decades of combined technology leadership, they

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00:19:06

The Single View Advantage: Why End-to-End Visibility...

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2026/09/25

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Behind every successful trade is a complex chain of data, decisions, and systems that must work together without missing a beat. Today, we explore how financial firms can reduce trade breaks, improve visibility, and bring greater control to capital market operations.Joining us are Daniel Golverk, President, and Karthik Ganapathiraju, CEO of DKG TranXact. Combining financial consulting expertise with hands on experience

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00:18:40

The Regulated Stack: Why Generic AI Prompts Destroy...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/09/22

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. What happens when healthcare innovation moves at the speed of AI but trust, privacy, and regulation cannot be compromised? Today, we explore how agencies and businesses can embrace digital transformation without losing the human credibility that healthcare demands.Joining us is Brian Knight, Founder of Knight Labs Inc. A scientist turned entrepreneur and former Roche leader, Brian brings deep experience across healthcare,

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00:19:15

The AI-Native Engine: How Automated Employer of...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/09/22

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. What if expanding internationally could feel less like navigating a maze and more like flipping a switch? Today, we explore how AI, automated compliance, and global workforce platforms are making international hiring more accessible for growing businesses.Joining us is Willson Cross, Co Founder and CEO of Borderless AI. A technology entrepreneur with experience building and scaling high growth platforms, Willson shares how

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00:23:41

The Integration Premium: Why Fragmented Ledgers Fail...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/09/21

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore financial automation, cloud integrations, and smarter workflows for Canadian businesses.Joining us are Ben Richmond, President and CEO of Wagepoint, and Ashalee Mohamed, Canada Country Manager at Xero, sharing insights on connected financial systems and simplifying business operations.Key HighlightsXero-Wagepoint Integration: Simplifying payroll and accounting workflows through connected systems.Reducing

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00:17:22

From Data Risk to AI Readiness

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/09/18

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where Kripa Anand brings you conversations with experts tackling the challenges shaping modern business. Valuable data can unlock huge opportunities, but only when organizations know how to use it responsibly. Today, we explore how AI is making privacy, data readiness, and responsible innovation more practical.Joining us is Dr. Khaled El Emam, Founder and CEO of Woodway Assurance, Canada Research Chair in Medical AI, and Director of the Ottawa

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00:23:51

The Agentic Premium: Why Traditional Customer...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/09/18

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Customer expectations are moving faster than traditional digital experiences can keep up. Today, we explore how AI, personalization, and connected commerce are reshaping the way brands attract, serve, and retain customers.Joining us is Jacquelyn Baker, Global General Manager, Consumer at APPLY. With over 23 years of experience across brands including General Mills, PepsiCo, P&G, and Kraft Heinz, Jacquelyn brings deep

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00:19:23

The Extraordinary Leader Engine: How Research-Based...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/09/18

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Great employees do not automatically become great leaders, and promoting without preparation can create costly gaps. Today, we explore how feedback, coaching, and intentional talent planning can build stronger leadership pipelines.Joining us is Danielle Marshall, Founder of Marshall Talent Consulting. With over two decades of HR and talent management experience, Danielle helps organizations turn leadership feedback into

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00:13:24

Thriving as Indie in Tough Times: How ALTKEY Builds...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/09/17

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. The gaming industry is changing faster than ever, and survival depends on more than creativity alone. Today, we explore how independent studios can adapt, stay organized, and build ambitious projects in a competitive market.Joining us is Frédéric “Fred” Tremblay, Vice President of Strategic Growth at ALTKEY Studio. With nearly two decades of experience across global entertainment brands like Hasbro, Mattel, Disney, and Spin

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00:23:36

From Paper Exams to Half a Million Data Points: How...

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast ·

2026/09/17

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. A first aid certificate proves someone passed a course, but does it prove they are ready when an emergency actually happens? Today, we explore what training data reveals about knowledge retention and real workplace preparedness.Joining us is Ashkon Pour Heidary, Co Founder of Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics. A University of Toronto neuroscience graduate and experienced first aid instructor, Ashkon leads an organization

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