Canada’s Entrepreneur

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Canada’s #1 Community for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. We talk to the entrepreneurs who are making it happen throughout Canada. Finally, a national podcast company that creates an active online community for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs so they can stay connected locally and to let the world know how Entrepreneurs in Canada make things happen. Check us out on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur

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2 hours ago

Tackling the growing mental health issue - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

2 hours ago

Boris Lesar is a registered psychologist, entrepreneur, and co-owner of The Family Psychology Place. He came to Canada on his own at 20, an experience that continues to shape his perspective on resilience, meaning, and building a life with intention.

Over the past two decades, Boris has worked with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, addiction, and major life transitions. He served as Director of Clinical Operations and Programs at The Mustard Seed, where he led the development of a wellness centre for vulnerable populations, earning recognition from the Canadian Mental Health Association.

He later founded Elevated Abilities, a well-established Alberta agency supporting children with disabilities and their families, and continues to consult with organizations on mental health strategy while teaching as adjunct faculty at City University of Seattle. Outside of his clinical work, Boris supports charitable initiatives for children and families internationally and volunteers annually in Guatemala building homes in highland communities.

His work is grounded in both clinical expertise and lived experience, with a particular focus on helping people navigate questions of meaning, identity, and resilience.

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3 days ago

Booster Scoops: Building a Luxury Healthy Indulgence Product - Vancouver - Canada's Entrepreneur

3 days ago

What happens when a self-proclaimed "Top Chonker" decides to rethink ice cream through the lens of protein, performance, and healthier living?

In this episode of Canada’s Entrepreneur, Angela Faye sits down with Alex Manousiadis, founder of Booster Scoops, to explore the growing world of functional treats, health-conscious consumer habits, and the entrepreneurial journey behind building a modern food brand.

Alex shares the origin story behind Booster Scoops, the trade-offs involved in creating a product that balances taste and nutrition, and why transparency matters more than ever as consumers become increasingly aware of ingredients, sugar, protein quality, and long-term health impact.

This conversation goes beyond ice cream. It’s a candid look at:

The rise of the "healthy indulgence" category
What consumers really want from functional foods
How founders navigate formulation, branding, and scalability
Where health, convenience, and longevity-focused living are heading next

You’ll also hear:

What inspired Alex to launch Booster Scoops
The biggest lessons from developing the product
How Booster Scoops differs from traditional ice cream and protein products
What "healthy" really means in today’s food landscape
Alex’s vision for the next generation of functional treats

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, health-conscious consumer, athlete, parent, or simply curious about where food innovation is heading, this episode offers a thoughtful behind-the-scenes look at building products for a changing world.

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We also encourage you to connect directly with Alex for bulk orders, collaborations, and future partnerships.

Connect with Alex & Booster Scoops: 🌐 https://boosterscoops.com 📲 Follow Booster Scoops online for product updates, launches, and healthy indulgence inspiration.

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4 days ago

Real food. Real results. Zero meal prep stress - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

4 days ago

Family, friends, food, and fitness have been cornerstones of his life for as long as he can remember. A Business graduate from SAIT Polytechnic, Jason Zaran entered the consumer packaged goods industry in the 1980s and built a successful career spanning more than two decades. A long-held desire to try his hand at entrepreneurship eventually led him to leave the corporate world to start his own business in 2006. This venture, The Main Dish, pioneered Calgary's healthy convenience food scene and grew over ten years to encompass six unique concepts and locations - ultimately leading to the launch of Fit Kitchen in 2015.

In addition to serving as Fit Kitchen’s Visionary, Jason acts as Chair of the Calgary Multisport Fieldhouse Society, the lead advocacy group working with local officials to bring a Multisport Fieldhouse to Calgary. He also sits as a Committee member at Sport Calgary.

Jason and his wife, Pam, have two children, Faith and Quinn. He often refers to Fit Kitchen as a "family enterprise," due to the fact that he works alongside Pam and Quiin day in and day out. A firm believer in staying active and competitive, Jason is always seeking a new physical challenge, and rounds out his passions with personal development through reading and embracing experiences that push him outside of his comfort zone. More recently, he completed the New York City Marathon, which he added to his long list of athletic activities.

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4 days ago

The New Canada's Entrepreneur - Canada Wide - Canada's Entrepreneur

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The Platform (https://canadasentrepreneur.com) Six Information Hubs for Entrepreneurs to Experience The new Canada's Entrepreneur platform spans six integrated hubs — and each one is its own channel, with its own sponsorship opportunities.

One platform, six hubs – Knowledge hub, News Hub, Podcast Hub, Member Hub, AI Hub and Event Hub. The Canada’s Entrepreneur Platform A full membership platform for Canadian entrepreneurs — 150,000+ subscribers across the network. Your brand can show up across all six hubs.

Canada's Entrepreneur — Where Canada's founders tell their stories, build their networks, and grow their businesses. Powered by almost a decade of trust · 1,000+ interviews · 250,000+ reach. The Audience Decision-Makers Who Build Canada's Economy Our audience isn't passive readers. They are builders, buyers, and decision-makers.

High Conversion Our engaged community actively seeks solutions. Podcast host-read ads convert at 4.9x the industry average because listeners trust our hosts' recommendations. Targeted Focus Reach verified entrepreneurs and founders — not broad "business professionals." 41% own multiple businesses. 14% do $1M+ revenue. These are buyers. Extended Reach From a single partnership, your brand extends across every CE channel — podcast, newsletter, newscasts, website, and events. Coverage that compounds over time. Your investment doesn't expire.

A podcast sponsorship from 2024 still generates listens today. That's compounding ROI no print or display ad can match. Podcast Advertising Why Smart Brands Are Moving to Podcast Performance Marketing Results-Based Advertising That Drives Real Business Beyond traditional sponsorship, we offer performance-driven campaigns that put your brand in front of qualified prospects across every touch-point. For businesses that serve our members Member Hub Marketplace — Partner Program List your exclusive member offer in the Member Hub perks marketplace — recommended access to CE’s 150,000+ members at the moment they’re choosing tools and services. You only win when they do. ---- Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur!

Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy.
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https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur

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Tuesday Jun 30, 2026

Always deliver more than expected - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tuesday Jun 30, 2026

President of Assurgo Enterprises, Gerry Robitaille is a highly regarded business executive and corporate finance advisor. Focused on a mix of leadership responsibilities, operations management, governance and corporate finance mandates related to acquisitions, management buy outs and infrastructure financings, Gerry has established himself as an effective leader and trusted advisor, representing a diverse portfolio of successful organizations.

With a career spanning more than 25 years, Gerry was a business owner in the 1990’s. After selling his company in 1995 Gerry began his Investment Banking career for Foundation Group Mergers and Associations Ltd. Focused primarily on the buy-side, Gerry led transactions valued up to $100 MM securing such notable acquisition clients as PCL and Finning (Canada).

In 2002 Gerry was recruited by BW Technologies / Honeywell Life Safety where he served as Vice President, Corporate Development. In this position he was responsible for growing sales, driving innovation with product development and full P&L responsibilities for the newly formed fixed division. Gerry was responsible to coordinate the process for the sale of BW to a UK supplier for $260,000,000, and ultimately it all became part of Honeywell Life Safety.

In 2006 Gerry transitioned to Executive Consulting with Private Equity where he filled a variety of roles that included sourcing transactions as well as proposing equity and debt structures to acquire control of small and mid-sized entities and turning around underperforming investments. Gerry then joined Graham Construction as Director, Infrastructure Financing in 2009 where he developed public infrastructure, oversaw equity investments and acted as operation period Project Director and Governance Board Chair for an infrastructure consortium.

In his role Gerry led a consortium to successfully finance, design, construct and maintain public schools (value over 30-year contract of $253 MM), successfully negotiated with the Province of Alberta to allow the Graham led consortium to be sole bidder on $556 MM project to finance, design, construct and maintain 19 schools and was Graham’s lead in a team to construction and operate of the Regina Wastewater Treatment plant.

In 2014, through Assurgo Enterprises, Gerry became CEO of Unified Valve Group where he assumed responsibilities for all aspects of the company’s operations and financing, selectively investing capital to improve efficiency and expansion while instituting innovations in offerings that further reduced reliance on financing through working capital reduction.

Graduating from the University of Alberta in Finance and Accounting, Gerry has since supplemented his education through various programs including International Business Brokers Association (Mergers & Acquisitions), Toronto Stock Exchange, Public Company Management and Rules, as well as The Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV – Business and Securities Valuation, Tax and Law).

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Tuesday Jun 23, 2026

2:2:2 Beginners Formula for optimizing credit in Canada - Vancouver - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tuesday Jun 23, 2026

In this episode of Canada’s Entrepreneur, we sit down with Kim Strynadka — self-described "Fairy Godmother of Possibilities," real estate investor, private lender, and financial educator — to unpack the real-world lessons about credit, debt, investing, and financial freedom that most Canadians never learn in school.

Kim shares practical insights, including:

Her simple "2:2:2" beginner’s formula for optimizing credit in Canada
How to find and understand your credit score
What happens when you don’t have good credit — and how it can quietly limit your opportunities
Why the financial decisions you make young can shape your entire future

Kim’s own journey wasn’t traditional. She left college one semester before graduating to pursue a dream career in advertising, eventually pivoting into mortgages, private lending, and real estate. Starting as a single self-employed mom with limited income and plenty of mistakes along the way, she built a commercial real estate and lending portfolio that allowed her to retire in her 50s.

Today, based in Nanaimo, Kim is focused on helping the next generation avoid the financial stress and hard lessons she experienced herself. Through her "Kids & Credit" initiative and work with the Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation, she’s helping students better understand money, credit, and opportunity before they step into adulthood.

This episode is packed with honest stories, practical advice, and a refreshing conversation about building financial freedom with purpose.

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Friday Jun 19, 2026

The Startup Fixing Awkward Networking - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Friday Jun 19, 2026

Melvin Adekanye is a Canadian entrepreneur pursuing JamSocial, an event tech venture that creates interactive networking icebreakers designed to help introverts start conversations at in-person events.

Have you ever felt awkward starting a conversation with a stranger at a networking event? It turns out most people do, and that awkward feeling holds them back from approaching new people. As a result, they miss out on opportunities that could have happened, whether that’s business/career growth, or new friendships.

JamSocial has been in business for about a year, and during that time it has scaled across 20+ countries helping introverts network without the awkwardness at corporate events, parties, classrooms, and churches.

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Thursday Jun 18, 2026

A global brand making simple, better substitutions without compromising taste or quality - Toronto Canada's Entrepreneur

Thursday Jun 18, 2026

Jay Klein is the Founder & CEO of The PUR Company Inc. where he leads a global brand committed to making simple, better-for-you substitutions – without compromising taste or quality.
PUR continues to disrupt the chewing gum industry and is the #1 selling aspartame-free gum globally. PUR has been recognized among Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and ranked #1 in Manufacturing on Profit 500’s list of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies.
This year Jay joins CBC’s Dragon’s Den in its 20th season as a Dragon.
Jay was named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and awarded the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year. He is a member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and Benefactor on the Canadian Olympic Committee.
In his personal life, Jay enjoys family time, golfing, traveling, cooking, collecting Nike sneakers, and giving back to the community.

Website: https://thepurcompany.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-klein-92b93319
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjayklein/

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Tuesday Jun 16, 2026

Mistakes Built This 2,700-Store Brand - Guelph - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tuesday Jun 16, 2026

"It's okay to make a mistake as long as you're learning from it. I think the idea of waiting for things to be perfect is an illusion, it doesn't happen."

Khalil Khamis, who is based in Guelph, has been instrumental in shaping Crafty Ramen’s growth since joining in 2018 and becoming CEO in 2021. Under his leadership, the company has evolved from a local ramen shop into a nationally recognized food brand, expanding its chef-crafted frozen ramen line to make restaurant-quality meals accessible in homes across Canada. Today, Crafty Ramen products are available in more than 2,700 retail locations, with continued expansion into new regions alongside its existing restaurant presence in Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph.

During this period of growth, the company has received multiple accolades, including Canada’s Top Growing Companies (2022, 2023), FoundersBeta’s Top Companies to Watch (2024, 2025), the Guelph Chamber of Commerce Innovation Award, and recognition from Sobeys, Loblaws, and the Retail Council of Canada.

Beyond business, Khalil is deeply engaged in his community. He is the past Chair of The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital and serves on the advisory board of the University of Guelph’s J.F. Wood Centre. He was recently awarded the Frank Hasenfratz Award of Excellence for his leadership and entrepreneurial impact.

He remains focused on successfully scaling Crafty Ramen into the US market while staying true to its roots in craft, community, and creativity.

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Monday Jun 15, 2026

The Audit That Could Shut You Down Part 2

Monday Jun 15, 2026

CRA Audits Are Rising in Canada — What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know (Audit Shield Explained)

What would happen if the CRA audited your business tomorrow?

In this episode of Canada’s Entrepreneur, Managing Editor Mario Taniguchi sits down with Jason Koenig of Audit Shield and Morgan Lock, Founder of Cedar CPA, to break down what Canadian entrepreneurs need to know about CRA audits, reviews, and rising scrutiny in today’s AI-driven tax environment.

You’ll learn:

Why CRA audits and reviews are becoming more common
The biggest misconceptions business owners have about audits
What triggers CRA attention (and what doesn’t)
How much an audit can actually cost—even if you did nothing wrong
Why having the right accountant matters more than ever
How Audit Shield helps cover unexpected accounting fees

If you’re a business owner in Canada, this is essential viewing to stay prepared, protected, and informed.

Learn more about Audit Shield: auditshieldconnect.ca
Speak to your CPA about whether Audit Shield is right for your business

#CRAaudit #CanadianEntrepreneur #SmallBusinessCanada #AuditShield #TaxTipsCanada #BusinessAdvice #CPA #Entrepreneurship #CanadaBusiness #TaxAudit #FinancialProtection #BusinessTips #Accounting

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