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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.
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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.
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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.
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55. Legends with Trent Kitsch of SAXX
Serial entrepreneur and founder of SAXX, Trent Kitsch, shares his journey of building a brand during his MBA and his ability to discover unique opportunities.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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9. Taking Hold of Opportunities with Matt Phillips of Phillips Brewing and Malting Co.
Matt Phillips is the founder and CEO of Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. in Victoria, British Columbia. After years of working for other brewers, Matt decided to start up his own brand as craft brewers across the industry were shutting shop in the early 2000s.