CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK. In this episode, we explore how digital innovation is reshaping the home services sector and creating new standards of trust, transparency, and customer experience for Canadian homeowners.

Joining us is Jeff Schwartz, CEO of Go Lime, whose leadership experience at Enercare and Bell Canada has shaped the company’s mission to modernize home comfort with clear pricing and...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we dive into the world of ethical hacking, cybersecurity testing, and early threat detection to help businesses uncover risks they often don’t realize exist.

We are joined by Terry Cutler, CEO of Cyology Labs, an internationally recognized ethical hacker certified under the Controlled Goods Program and author of the bestselling Insider Secrets...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK. In this episode, we explore how AI PCs, modern technology, and purpose driven leadership are reshaping productivity, security, and fulfillment in Canadian workplaces.

Our guest is Michelle Biase, President and Managing Director of HP Canada. With over three decades in Canada’s IT channel and a strong commitment to inclusive leadership, Michelle shares how HP is helping...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how data unification and AI powered architectures are reshaping the way businesses access insights, make decisions, and scale securely.

Our guest is Nathan Vega, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Starburst. With experience at Protegrity, Covail, and IBM Watson, Nathan shares how federated data access, Lakeside AI, and trust fo...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how flexible debt capital is helping technology entrepreneurs scale faster while retaining ownership and control in a competitive financial landscape.

Joining us is Michael Wallace, CEO of TIMIA Capital, a Canadian firm offering alternative financing solutions for B2B tech companies. With experience spanning management consulting, i...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how small businesses perceive their banking partners and how customer experience and data-driven insights shape long-term trust and growth.

Joining us is Paul McAdam, Senior Director of Banking at J.D. Power, who leads research on digital and in-person experiences across North America. With three decades in financial services, Paul ...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how AI Voice and Chat technology is reshaping the way businesses communicate, scale, and convert opportunities with greater speed and efficiency.

Joining us is Anita Alimanesh, Co-Founder and CMO of ZapTron AI, a leader in intelligent automation solutions. With a background in psychology and experience from Google’s Ads and SMB Grow...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how brands can merge influencer content, performance marketing, and financial discipline to drive measurable, profitable growth in the digital marketplace.

We’re joined by Alishan Dhanani, Director of Performance Marketing at inBeat Agency, where he scaled his department to over four million dollars in ARR and manages multimillion-d...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how B2B organizations can turn buyer research, human insight, and AI-assisted outreach into predictable revenue systems that actually convert.

We’re joined by Shane Lawrence, Managing Partner at SMB Acuity Inc., where his team specializes in running buyer interviews and win-loss programs, then transforming those insights into sales ...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK. In this episode, we explore how small businesses can elevate their visibility, unlock engagement, and transform great ideas into meaningful real-world impact through strategic showcasing.

Joining us is Roxanne Molnar, Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Growth Venture, a leader in fractional business development, launch events, and partnership-driven brand activations....

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how financial literacy can transform the lives of newcomers, young adults, and entrepreneurs by helping them build confidence, stability, and long-term financial wellbeing.

We’re joined by María Kamila González, co-founder of Finanzo, a Canadian financial literacy platform that has trained more than 100000 learners worldwide. She sh...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK. In this episode, we explore how businesses can break through growth plateaus by leveraging fractional CMO strategy, gaining clarity, expertise, and momentum without full-time executive costs.

Joining us is Manuel Rodriguez, Marketing Manager at Able & Howe, a strategist whose journey from immigrant to marketing leader shaped his ability to position, adapt, and build va...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK. In this episode, we explore how social impact technology is reshaping nonprofit management, helping organizations operate more efficiently and fundraise more sustainably.

Joining us is Ron Spreeuwenberg, CEO of Societ, a global social impact technology company serving nonprofits in over 40 countries. Ron shares how purpose-built platforms like Sumac, Glass Register, an...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK. In this episode, we explore how smart automation can help small and medium-sized businesses operate more efficiently, scale faster, and compete in a technology-driven world.

Joining us is Latif Rahimi, Founder and CEO of Biztomate, an entrepreneur with hands-on experience building ventures across multiple industries. Latif shares how Biztomate empowers SMEs with intell...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK. In this episode, we explore how Canadian businesses can streamline international operations and eliminate the financial friction that slows down global growth.

Joining us is Cato Pastoll, Co-founder and CEO of Loop Financial, a pioneer in cross-border fintech innovation. Cato shares how Loop helps businesses simplify payments, manage multiple currencies, access working...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how small and mid-sized businesses can adopt Artificial Intelligence responsibly, balancing innovation with governance, ethics, and trust.

Joining us is Campbell Robertson, Founder of Boxwood Strategy Group, a leading expert in AI Governance and Risk Management. With years of consulting experience at IBM and OpenText, Campbell helps...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how Canadian businesses can stay visible, credible, and competitive amid seismic shifts in search engine behavior and the rise of AI-driven discovery.

Joining us is Natasha Burtenshaw-deVries, Director of Organic Growth at Flywheel Digital, an SEO and digital strategy expert helping brands across North America grow through data-back...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we dive into how AI is revolutionizing the fintech space, particularly in streamlining the investment process for lean teams and family offices.

Joining us is Nicolas Frendo, CFO at Acephalt, an innovative fintech startup developing an AI platform designed to simplify due diligence, assess risk, and enhance investment decision-making. Nicolas ...

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how performance marketing can transform ad spend into predictable profit by combining creative storytelling with data-driven precision.

Joining us is Sanjay Mayar, VP of Growth and Marketing at Imajery, a performance marketing agency that helps ambitious brands scale through measurable growth strategies. Sanjay shares actionable ins...