CanadianSME Small Business Podcast
Welcome to the CanadianSME podcast, a podcast for Canadian Small Businesses. In our podcasts, we interview Canadian experts and entrepreneurs to give small business owners access to expert knowledge that helps them grow their enterprises. Our mission is to empower Canadian small and medium enterprises and help them reach a bigger audience through our platform. Calling upon some of the most successful subject matter experts in the industry, the small business podcasts aim at identifying issues and finding solutions, all this while helping the business owners.
Episodes
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore deep-tech innovation and clean-energy infrastructure modernization.
Joining us is Terri Breker, Chief Marketing Officer at VoltSafe Inc., leading brand growth and market commercialization for cutting-edge electrical technology.
Key Highlights
- Legacy Infrastructure: Traditional electrical plugs need reinvention.
- Marine Sector Entry: VoltSafe ...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. The future of B2B commerce is no longer about selling faster—it’s about becoming easier for customers and AI agents to discover. Today, we explore how businesses are rebuilding digital commerce with smarter platforms, automation, and data-driven experiences.
Joining us is Bryan House, Chief Executive Officer at Elastic Path. A Harvard Business Scho...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Digital assets are no longer a niche experiment. They are reshaping institutional finance. Today, we explore how enterprises can structure portfolios, manage risk, and harness tokenized markets for sustainable growth.
Joining us is Ash Tahbazian, Head of Business Development, North America at 3iQ Digital Asset Management. A CFA and CPA with over twenty years ...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. AI promises faster decisions, but trust remains the biggest challenge for businesses adopting intelligent systems. Today, we explore how explainable AI is transforming finance, accounting, and HR operations with transparency and control.
Joining us is Manav Thiara, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Platforms at Sage. Leading Sage’s AI, data, and ...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Great strategies don’t fail because of ideas—they fail when execution breaks down. Today, we explore how organizations can turn complex challenges into aligned decisions, measurable action, and lasting transformation.
Joining us is James Hunter, Director at Level5 Strategy. A Consulting Magazine Rising Star in Strategy & Transformation, James ...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore SaaS scaling, enterprise value creation, and leadership strategies for high-growth technology companies.
Joining us is Karim Ben-Jaafar, Coach at Athena Strategic Coaching, sharing insights on exits, global growth, revenue strategy, and executive leadership.
Key Highlights
- Exit Value Strategy: Building enterprise value beyond tradition...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. As businesses embrace AI and cloud platforms, the biggest challenge is not adoption—it’s maintaining control, security, and trust. Today, we explore how organizations can simplify Microsoft 365 management and prepare for an AI-driven future.
Joining us is Benjamin Niaulin, VP of Product at ShareGate. A globally recognized Microsoft 365 expert, Ben...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. The strongest organizations are built on human connection, not just strategies and systems. Today, we explore how intentional leadership, mentorship, and trust-driven cultures create lasting business impact.
Joining us is Ian Chisholm, Co-Founder and Partner at Roy Group and author of Quiet Champions. From rural Saskatchewan to leading organizations globally,...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. As businesses grow, scattered HR systems can quietly create compliance risks, payroll errors, and operational bottlenecks. Today, we explore how Canadian companies can simplify workforce management through smarter HR technology.
Joining us is Ugo Roik, Senior Account Executive at Folks HR. With deep expertise in human capital technology and software strategy,...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore data center cooling, AI-ready infrastructure, and the engineering behind mission-critical digital systems.
Joining us are Jacques Morvan and Sean Corcoran from PLC Group, sharing expertise on thermal management, sustainability, and next-generation data center solutions.
Key Highlights
• Thermal Performance: How cooling i...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Advertising is no longer reserved for brands with massive budgets. Today, we explore how AI-powered tools are helping Canadian SMBs reach audiences, simplify campaigns, and compete in a rapidly changing media landscape.
Joining us is Uri Gorodzinsky, Managing Director for Amazon Ads Canada and Mexico. With over two decades of experience across Procter & G...
Beyond the Urban Incubator: The Virtual Blueprint to Launching 1,200+ Businesses Across Rural Places
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Great business ideas can come from anywhere, but opportunity is not always equally accessible. Today, we explore how rural entrepreneurs are turning local ideas into real ventures through innovation, mentorship, and community support.
Joining us is Andrew Button, Founder and CEO of Mashup Lab. With over 15 years of rural economic development experience, Andre...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. A website is no longer just a digital storefront—it is where trust, credibility, and customer decisions begin. Today, we explore how storytelling, strategy, and thoughtful design create digital platforms that truly connect.
Joining us is Derrick Boddie, Senior Web Developer and Executive Director at Mango Innovation. A Toronto-based web strategist and d...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore leadership alignment, operational excellence, and transformation strategies that help growing companies move beyond founder dependency. SMEs in 2026 must implement scalable systems to unlock long-term growth.
Joining us is Thierry Allegrucci, Certified EOS® Implementer at Stratégium Conseils Inc. With over 30 years of global leadership exper...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore community-driven banking, purpose-led capital, and human-digital business models supporting local enterprises.
Joining us is Diane Dou, Chief Operating Officer at Libro Credit Union, sharing insights on scaling community impact, financial transformation, and supporting Ontario’s local business ecosystem.
Key Highlights
- Local Busin...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore experiential marketing, event production, and creative strategies that build powerful brand ecosystems.
Joining us are Theresa Place, President and CEO, and Devyn Maybee, Director of Marketing at Theresa Place Media Inc., sharing insights on scaling creative teams, media production, and multi-channel marketing.
Key Highlights
- Event Pro...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast hosted by Maheen Bari, where we explore strategies for mid-market business growth and exits. Today, we focus on navigating mergers and acquisitions with preparation, valuation, and execution in mind.
Joining us is Andrew Kemper, Partner at Capital West Partners, a Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator. Andrew has guided over 40 transactions exceeding $4 b...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. AI adoption is accelerating, but trust, visibility, and control will determine who succeeds. Today, we explore how businesses can build secure AI strategies while protecting critical data and operations.
Joining us is J.Paul Haynes, CEO of Cinchy. A 35-year cybersecurity veteran and former eSentire leader, J.Paul shares how organizations can govern AI actions...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore scaling service businesses through operational excellence, empathetic leadership, and culture-driven growth.
Joining us is Loren Maisels, CMP, Founder and President of LOMA Agency, sharing insights on building a North American agency while keeping human connection at the core.
Key Highlights
- Scaling with Heart: Building a service busin...
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore founder-led content, thought leadership, and B2B asset strategies that help professional service firms stand out in 2026.
Joining us is Daniel Francavilla, Founder of Clarity Content, sharing insights on capturing expertise, building trust online, and scaling purpose-driven organizations.
Key Highlights
- Founder-Led Content: Why executi...
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