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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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69. The changing face of entrepreneurship with Ray Sharma

Ray Sharma discusses his entrepreneurial origins, the impact of AI on entrepreneurship, and other major trends to watch during this season of disruption.

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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.

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The Science of Entrepreneurship Preview

Preview for The Science of Entrepreneurship Series beginning on August 3, 2023.

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54. Legends with Pierre Morrissette of Pelmorex Media Inc.

Pierre Morrissette shares his journey of building one of Canada's most trusted and recognized brands, as well as his role in championing entrepreneurship.

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53. Recognizing Opportunity — Learning Value in the Unexpected with Erik Mikkelsen

In this episode, Erik Mikkelsen, HBA '06, co-founder and Managing Partner of Auxo Management LP, and the President and Chief Revenue Officer of Stealth Monitoring Inc., shares his journey through entrepreneurship and the detours within his career where he found new avenues for opportunity.

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49. Helping the world listen better with Patrick Spence of Sonos

Patrick Spence shares lessons from the highs and lows of his career, his philosophy on technology and innovation, Sonos’ legal battles with Google, and the different outlooks of entrepreneurs on both sides of the 49th parallel.

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42. When sustainable beats the status quo with Everist

Leaving their established careers, Jayme Jenkins, HBA ’07, and Jessica Stevenson, HBA ’07, are reimagining the beauty industry with Everist, which provides concentrated forms of traditional hair and body care products, reducing the industry’s typical reliance on plastic bottles and packaging.

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38. Being Comfortable in Your Own Shoes with Ben Varadi of Spin Master

Ben Varadi joins Eric Janssen, HBA ’09, MBA ’20, to share his fascinating journey from leaving university to helping create one of the biggest toy companies in the world, and the lessons learned along the way.

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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.

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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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15. How to be innovative and make yourself indispensable with Brent Choi of DDB Canad‪a

Brent Choi learnt the importance of being indispensable the hard way. Fired from his first four jobs, Brent began his recovery by relying on his work ethnic, and passion to find solutions.

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12. Building Bridgit with Co-founders Mallorie Brodie and Lauren Lak‪e‬

In this episode of the Ivey Entrepreneur Podcast, Eric Janssen speaks to Mallorie Brodie, HBA ’13, and Lauren Lake, B.E.Sc '13, about their journey of discovering entrepreneurship, starting a company through Next36, raising money, the challenge of hiring, and pivoting to stay relevant in a competitive industry.

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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.