68. Start-ups, school, and a new generation of women entrepreneurs
Janice Byrne sat down with the three young entrepreneurs to uncover their journey and the unique challenges they navigate as women and student founders.
67. Launching start-ups with Navin Kaminoulu and Scott Kaplanis
Entrepreneur Navin Kaminoulu, and Investor Scott Kaplanis discuss learnings from building companies together, from what to look for in a company and investment firm, and do’s and don’ts of raising capital, to what keeps them up at night, and the process, pros and cons of the exit.
Extras: Kristine Beese shares her experience in the Dragons' Den
Kristine Beese of Untangle Money talks about her experience pitching at CBC's Dragons' Den.
66. Untangling the gender wealth gap with Kristine Beese
According to the World Economic Forum, when women use financial plans designed for men, it fails them. So how do you construct a financial plan for women? That's what Kristine Beese is hoping to answer with her start-up, Untangle Money, which creates personalized plans for women in line with their life goals and personal plans.
65. From first responder to dog treat entrepreneur with Jaymie Crook
Jaymie Crook didn’t start off thinking he would be an entrepreneur. He married one. Today, Jaymie and Michelle are the co-founders of Bosco and Roxy, a leading player in the world of gourmet dog treats across North America.
Extras: Shane Skillen's advice on partnering in life and business
CEO of Hotspex, Shane Skillen, HBA '00, talks about the importance of partnering up well in business and in life.
64. Improving your luck with brand guru Shane Skillen
Global Ivey Day Special - Entrepreneurial success can often hinge on luck. But what if you could improve your luck? What if you can bend the forces of fortune just enough? That’s exactly what Ivey HBA 2000 grad Shane Skillen was eager to share with our community of entrepreneurs.
63. Not settling for "good enough" with Bryn Davis Williams and Jessica Bosman
Many women are forced to settle for “good enough,” when it comes to undergarments. But two Ivey HBAs, Bryn Davis Williams and Jessica Bosman, are challenging that compromise and the industry through their customized bras at DOUBL.
62. Powering a revolution in how Canadians travel with Chris Misch
Entrepreneurs are at the forefront of innovation. They change the way industries work and impact the global, local, and personal. Christopher Misch embodies that innovator ethos.
61. Everyone's Nuts for Cheese with Margaret Coons
Most kitchen experiments end up as unedible dead ends. But every now and then something new captures a niche and graduates to grocery stores all across America. That is the story behind Margaret Coons, founder and CEO of Nuts for Cheese.