The Startup Launchpad Podcast

The Startup Launchpad Podcast

The Startup Launchpad Podcast highlights entrepreneurs, tech founders and business experts throughout Canada. They give sound advice and personal business anecdotes to help founders go through all stages of their startup journey.

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April 3, 2024 47 mins

In our season finale, we're joined by the Executive Director of Black Business Ventures Association (BBVA), Dipo Alli, who shares his transition from a career in investment to launching the startup, BBVA, and creating a Venture Capital Fund. 

Tune in to hear his inspiring story!

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of resilience, innovation, and strategic planning in the entrepreneurial journey by examining the story of Kevin Mpunga, the CEO and Co-founder of ELEV, who started ELEV during his student days.

This episode offers a rare glimpse into the initial stages of entrepreneurship, including the creative process of naming a startup, the strategic approach to assembling a dedicated team wi...

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"Discipline eats motivation for breakfast..." Keenan Pascal on how he keeps going, stays fit and healthy, etc., even after 7 years of grinding in the world of entrepreneurship. And we must say, we agree, he's walking the talk!

Tune in for Episode 4 of The Startup Launchpad Podcast, where we talk about the Scale-up stage, struggles and how to keep going!



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"...To a fairly significant degree, I don't think you can talk to a woman who's gotten to a director or a VP-level who wouldn't tell you they've made really significant sacrifices in their own personal tapestry and how they show up day-to-day..." - Dani Strang, CEO & Co-founder, Maggie.

We sit down with Dani, who shares her journey, challenges, and the importance of surrounding yourself wi...

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Engineering to Entrepreneurial Excellence: The Sheldon Zhang Saga 

Sheldon's story is a thrilling ride from studying engineering to getting his designation from APEGA and then giving it up to making a bold leap into founding startups and the climax of a successful exit. We sit down in this episode with the CEO and founder of Swift Charge Inc., Sheldon Zhang, who bares it all.

This is a deep dive into ambition...

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Sit down with us and charismatic entrepreneur Sahr Saffa, founder of C-tribe Society, as we peel back the layers of what it truly takes to steer the ship of innovation through the choppy waters of business. 

From laughter-laced lessons to tear-jerking trials, this story is about resilience, passion, and the unyielding pursuit of success. Tune in, be inspired, and find the spark you need to navigate your own entrepreneurial...

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February 27, 2024 30 secs

The Startup Launchpad Podcast highlights entrepreneurs, tech founders and business experts throughout Canada. They give sound advice and personal business anecdotes to help founders go through all stages of their startup journey.

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