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36. ‘Dear Younger Me’ with David Bentall
Ivey Lecturer and Serial Entrepreneur David Simpson, MBA ’88, sat down virtually with David Bentall to discuss his latest book, “Dear Younger Me,” where Bentall discusses important lessons for next generation leaders through his personal journey, as well as those gleaned from mentoring and supporting advisors, and prominent Canadian business families.
35. Innovation is not always sexy with Nicole Verkindt of OMX
In this episode, Nicole Verkindt speaks candidly about her journey out of business school, her view of innovation, and why it is vital to Canada’s place in the global economy.
34. Choosing the right people before the right idea with Rachel Zimmer of Entrepreneur First
In this episode, Rachel Zimmer walks us through her own ideation process, the criteria that she used to filter her business ideas, and the uncomfortable process of leaving her job at Johnson & Johnson to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams with business partner Bram Warshafsky.
33. The Soul of an Entrepreneur with David Sax
In this episode, David Sax shares the thesis of his latest book, The Soul of an Entrepreneur, which dissects the myth of the modern entrepreneur, and its impact on the accessibility of entrepreneurship.
32. Building a Startup for Startups with Andrew D'Souza of Clearbanc
In this episode, Andrew D’Souza Co-Founder and CEO of Clearbanc shares stories and lessons learned as he transitioned from a career in consulting, to tech sales, then tech executive, and finally to founder of a now iconic Canadian scale-up.
31. Brewing a business with the Sons of Kent
On this episode, Eric Janssen sits down with half of the co-founders of the Sons of Kent, to discuss beer, business, and the impact a brewery can have on community and culture.
30. The Art of Sales with Piano Matchmaker Erica Feidner
Inc.com called her one of the “10 Greatest Salespeople of All Time.” For 13 years, Erica Feidner was a sales representative (later elevated to Executive Sales Representative) at the prestigious high-end piano maker, Steinway & Sons., where she sold over $40 million worth of instruments.
29. Option C
COVID-19 has forced hundreds of thousands of new grads to change their plans entirely — and not to their Plan B ‘fall back option’ but to something entirely different. Something they weren’t considering in the first place. They have been forced to pursue Option C.
28. Entrepreneurship, Leading teams, and lessons learned with Ron Close
There is no shortage of descriptors for Ron Close, HBA ’81: a seasoned entrepreneur, leader, educator, coach with a small ‘c’, board member, investor etc.
27. Feedback: How to give it, take it, and when to ignore it with David Ciccarelli, Co-Founder of Voices.com
In this episode, David Ciccarelli does a deep dive into the importance of setting clear goals, how to write a one-sentence job description, how he sets up employees for success (and keeps them on track), and the specific process that Voices.com uses for performance reviews. This is a playbook for onboarding new employees, and setting them up for success in a high-growth company.
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Ben Varadi
Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer
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Our Hosts
Eric Morse
Executive Director at
Western Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship Powered by Ivey
Eric Janssen
Entrepreneurship Lecturer at the
Ivey Business School