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71. Legends with Arkadi Kuhlmann
A pioneer, and legend in the banking industry, Arkadi Kuhlmann first introduced the world to direct banking when he founded ING DIRECT Canada in 1996 and ING U.S. in 2000. Since then, Kuhlmann has launched six startups in the sector and gained a reputation for his focus on culture and leadership.
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Winter Preview for The Entrepreneur Podcast
Welcome to a new season of The Entrepreneur Podcast featuring the likes of Arkadi Kuhlmann of ING Direct Canada and US, Silicon Valley veteran Mona Sabet, and tech entrepreneur Rory Capern, whose career has included stints at some of the biggest brands in the world.
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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.
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60. Branding BC's Biggest Little Brewery with Matt Phillips
Entrepreneurs often reflect their companies. That is definitely the case with Matt Phillips, founder of Phillips Brewing and Malting Co.!
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37. Changing careers and changing perceptions with Eric Brass of Tequila Tromba
Eric Brass, HBA '05, walks through his entrepreneurial journey, from discovering real tequila, and leaving the world of finance, to creating a modern brand with traditional techniques.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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26. High-growth and its unique challenges
On the latest edition of the Ivey Entrepreneur Podcast, Eric Brass, HBA ’05, Founder of Tequila Tromba, Debbie Fung, Co-Founder of Yoga Tree Studios, and Anton Rabie, HBA ’94, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Spin Master, discuss high-growth and its unique challenges.
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17. How great teams can build great Canadian companies with Michael Katchen of Wealthsimple
In this episode Michael Katchen uncovers how he thinks about hiring, and getting the most out of his team, as well as his outlook on the future of great Canadian companies.
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16. How does 150-years in business prepare you for modern day disruption?
Entrepreneurship is a journey, not a destination, and few have been on that journey as long as the Oland and Stanfield families. In this episode, Eric Morse speaks to QuantumShift alums Andrew Oland, CEO of Moosehead Breweries, and Jon Stanfield, CEO of Stanfield’s Ltd, on how the long history of their business impact how they view, and handle the current disruptive landscape.
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11. Embracing Evolution with HighStreet Ventures Inc. Founder Scott Butler
In today's episode of the Ivey Entrepreneur Podcast, Scott Butler retraces his entrepreneurial journey, from leaving WestJet, and becoming a real estate developer in one of Canada's hottest markets.
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10. Founding of WestJet and the Importance of Culture in the Workplace w/ Don Bell
In this episode, Don Bell discusses the founding of WestJet, and the importance of culture in the workplace.