Welcome to Find A Way Podcast, the podcast that celebrates the remarkable journeys and groundbreaking achievements of immigrant entrepreneurs who have founded startups in North America. Join us as we dive deep into the personal stories of these inspiring individuals, exploring their challenges, triumphs, and the diverse range of innovative companies they have built. Each episode features engaging interviews with immigrant founders, hailing from various corners of the world, who have embraced the North American dream and turned their entrepreneurial visions into reality. Discover how they overcame cultural barriers, navigated complex immigration systems, and seized opportunities to create thriving businesses that have made a lasting impact. Our conversations delve into the heart of their entrepreneurial spirit, shedding light on the lessons learned, the unique perspectives they bring, and the passion that fuels their ambition. Listen as they share their insights, strategies, and unconventional approaches to problem-solving, revealing the power of diversity and inclusion in shaping the startup landscape. From technology-driven ventures to socially conscious enterprises, "Find A Way Podcast" covers a wide range of industries and sectors. Gain invaluable knowledge from these trailblazers as they discuss their disruptive ideas, successful growth strategies, and the profound impact they are making in their respective fields. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup enthusiast, or simply curious about the human stories behind innovative businesses, this podcast offers a wealth of inspiration, practical advice, and thought-provoking discussions. Join us on this captivating journey as we celebrate the resilience, creativity, and determination of immigrant founders who have turned their dreams into tangible, world-changing realities. "Find A Way Podcast" is your go-to resource for unlocking the wisdom of remarkable immigrant startup founders, exploring the intersection of entrepreneurship and multicultural experiences. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered to embrace your own entrepreneurial journey. Subscribe now and join us for insightful conversations with immigrant founders who are redefining what it means to innovate in North America.
Jessica is a caregiver, researcher, and healthcare leader dedicated to advancing equity in dementia care. Drawing on over a decade of experience in healthcare and her personal journey caring for her father, Jessica has championed systemic improvements that make care more inclusive, culturally responsive, and person-centered.
Currently completing her Master’s at York University, she is focused on closing service gaps in dementia care...
At 19, left Bogotá with a suitcase full of dreams and a heart full of uncertainty. Since then, she’s built and rebuilt her life across continents—through marriage, divorce, loss, and profound reinvention.
Today, she’s a career strategist, life coach, and business advisor helping multi-passionate women and newcomer entrepreneurs create lives and careers rooted in alignment, intention, and freedom. In this conversation, Camila shares ...
Ayoola is a tech entrepreneur, creative strategist, and founder of KintraceAI—an AI-powered storytelling platform helping families preserve and pass down their legacies in deeply personal and culturally inclusive ways.
With over a decade in design, marketing, and digital transformation, Ayoola has led 200+ branding and innovation projects for global brands like Nike, Microsoft, and American Tower. Before KintraceAI, he founded Bedou...
Dhiraj Hariramani is the founder of LearnIt, an Ontario-based organization helping students gain real-world skills often missing in traditional classrooms. Born in Kampala, Uganda, Dhiraj began teaching tech at orphanages at 14, sparking his passion for education and equity.
After moving to Canada to study at UBC, he launched LearnIt to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical skills. LearnIt partners with schools acr...
Originally from Hungary, Madeleine built a thriving fashion agency before immigrating to Canada in search of new opportunities. Starting over was challenging—navigating language barriers, rebuilding social circles, and working tirelessly to make ends meet.
Learning to sew at 11 from her grandmother, she turned her lifelong craft into a business. Today, she is the proud founder and owner of multiple textile-related ventures, a testam...
Today’s guest is a powerhouse in the SaaS world who made a bold move—relocating to Canada with her team to pursue a dream of building an international business from the ground up. And what a journey it’s been!
Sheida is the co-founder and COO of Flowjin, a fast-growing platform helping founders and marketers turn long-form content into high-performing social posts, ads, and sales assets. Since launching Flowjin in late 2022—just aft...
Amandipp Singh is a social entrepreneur and inclusion advocate with over a decade of experience in accessibility, employment equity, and innovation. Born in India with partial vision, he founded Enabled Talent, an AI-powered platform connecting people with disabilities to inclusive jobs, and leads the Disability Entrepreneurs & Career Network.
Now based in Canada, Amandipp collaborates with startups and nonprofits to build acces...
Today’s guest has a story that feels like it was written for the big screen.
Born in Brazil and one of 21 siblings, he learned the value of hard work and family from a young age. At just 13 years old, he made a powerful decision—to help his parents manage the monthly bills, planting the first seeds of responsibility and purpose.
Fast forward to today, he is the founder and president of the Seeds of Dreams Institute, a place where vis...
And today our guest is someone very special, as you might notice the last name.
It is Priscilla Zanatelli.
Priscilla is the founder of Next Step and an experienced career mentor with over 20 years in Human Resources. Priscilla reached the position of HR Manager in a Fortune 100 company in the United States, leading HR for multiple manufacturing sites: a space still largely male-dominated.
As a Brazilian, a woman, and an immigrant,...
Sanjeev is the founder of CareFrame, a startup focused on accelerating research in healthcare. He is a dental graduate with a Master’s in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan.
During his education at University of Michigan, he worked in the Engagement Team of the Project Learning Health System at the University of Michigan Third Century Initiatives as a research associate. They presented their work at the 4...
Rajika Mahan is a certified Transformational Life Coach, Positive Intelligence Coach, and Soma Breath Instructor. She specializes in dream-building, results acceleration, and guiding individuals to break free from limitations to create fulfilling lives.
Originally from New Delhi, India, Rajika moved to the U.S. in 1983 and is currently expanding her expertise through a Neuro Coaching certification. She is also a co-author o...
Eugene Berezin is a business mentor who blends his background in clinical psychology with high-performance sales strategy to help service-based entrepreneurs sell authentically.
Through his Sell the Way You Love mentorship, he guides coaches and consultants in mastering high-ticket sales without pressure or burnout, using his Marketer Archetypes Framework to align strategy with personality.
As an immigrant and former asylum seeker, E...
Sairan started as an engineer, thriving in the world of innovation and problem-solving. But over time, she discovered a deeper passion—empowering midlife women to embrace their next chapter with confidence.
Now, as a coach and mentor, she helps women over 50 uncover hidden talents, launch businesses, and make bold moves—proving that it’s never too late to start something new. With a rich background in systems integration engineering...
Ameya, originally from India, earned an MBA from Queen's University and has a background in digital transformation. At the Toronto Star, he spent five years leading digital media and advertising initiatives, launching innovative products to meet evolving market demands.
In 2019, Ameya founded ScaleUp42 to help small and family-owned businesses compete in the digital marketplace. The company quickly became a trusted partner for e-com...
Bilal is a visionary entrepreneur that combines technical expertise with creative innovation to revolutionize how businesses uses animation for growth. With a background in Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Bilal has led large-scale projects, taught as a university lecturer, and spent over four years navigating the entrepreneurial journey, gaining invaluable insights along the way.
Now based in Cambridge, Ontario, B...
Abhijit is an entrepreneur & podcast host. Abhijit has extensive experience in Marketing, Sales & Product – Launching brands for multinational CPG firms in Canada and launching tech products for unicorn Saas companies globally.
He is the Founder of Hostelmatch – a hostel search aggregator that helps backpackers find the best hostels based on their preferences and compare prices between booking platforms. He is also the podca...
Every once in a while, we like to give the opportunity to highlight the incredible work of other immigrants that have been dedicating their professional lives to supporting entrepreneurs and this amazing ecosystem we are part of.
On today’s episode, we’re joined by a guest who has truly embraced the journey of building a new life from the ground up in Canada. Moving here in 2018, Mustafa started his adventure in the charming town of...
Jhonas has been immersed in communication, marketing, and sales since the age of 18, working across radio, TV, magazines, and digital media to create impactful campaigns.
Shortly after high school, he sold an entertainment website he founded, which had grown to attract major brand sponsorships.
In 2019, Jhonas came to Canada for an exchange program, later returning to Brazil to manage digital projects for iconic brands like Warner Br...
Originally from the suburbs of Tripoli, Lebanon. Ali was raised in a catholic french school. He received a scholarship at the age of 16 to be an exchange student in the US, and with that he widened his dreams, ambitions and drive.
Ali was a refugee several times from 2005 until 2014, the first being after the Israeli invasion, the second time in 2012 after the Outbreak of ISIS and then he decided to leave Lebanon in 2015.
He moved to...
Originally from Iran. Milad is a second-time entrepreneur with expertise in tech and marketing. He is the co-founder of Behtarino, a thriving startup in Iran that scaled to 6 million monthly users and a team of over 80 employees.
In 2022, Milad relocated to Canada to pursue a second Master’s in Marketing and co-founded a healthcare startup during his studies. After a year of valuable insights from Canada's market, he shifted his foc...
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