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Latest episodes

Ep. 58 48 min with Emily White

Bootstrapping to $5M ARR: The Story of MapleTech Solutions

Founder Emily White shares her journey building MapleTech Solutions without external funding, focusing on early revenue generation and customer-centric growth strategies.

Ep. 57 42 min with David Kim

Navigating Your First Seed Round: Lessons from a Toronto VC

Investment partner David Kim from North Star Ventures discusses what VCs look for in early-stage startups and common pitfalls to avoid during fundraising.

Ep. 56 55 min with Sophie Tremblay

Product-Market Fit in Canadian SaaS: A Deep Dive

Learn how to identify and achieve product-market fit specifically within the Canadian B2B SaaS landscape, with examples from successful local companies.

Ep. 55 50 min with Alex Petrov

Scaling Your Team from 10 to 50: Operational Strategies

CEO Alex Petrov outlines his blueprint for rapid team expansion, focusing on culture, hiring best practices, and maintaining productivity during hyper-growth.

Ep. 54 45 min with Dr. Anya Sharma

The Future of AI in Canadian Startups: Opportunities & Challenges

Leading AI researcher Dr. Anya Sharma discusses emerging trends, ethical considerations, and funding opportunities for AI-driven startups in Canada.

Ep. 53 47 min with Michael Chen

Cracking the US Market: A Canadian Founder's Playbook

From legal structures to sales strategies, this episode provides a step-by-step guide for Canadian startups looking to expand their operations into the United States.

Ep. 52 52 min with Sarah Miller

Building a Sustainable E-commerce Brand in Canada

Sarah Miller, founder of EcoGoods, shares her experience in creating a successful and environmentally conscious e-commerce business across Canada, from sourcing to logistics.

About Startup Insider

Startup Insider is Canada's leading podcast for aspiring and current entrepreneurs. Each week, we bring you candid conversations with founders, investors, and industry experts who are shaping the Canadian tech landscape. Learn practical strategies for fundraising, product development, and achieving sustainable growth in a competitive market.

Startup Insider gave me the confidence to pivot my SaaS product. Their episode on validating market fit saved us months of development and $50,000 in potential missteps.

Sarah Chen

CEO, DataFlow Analytics

The fundraising insights from Season 3 helped us close our seed round of $1.2 million. The guest advice on investor decks was invaluable.

Marc-André Dubois

Founder, Inventa AI

As a new founder in Vancouver, this podcast is my weekly dose of mentorship. The advice on scaling a team from 5 to 20 employees was incredibly practical.

Jessica Lee

CTO, UrbanHarvest

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New episodes of Startup Insider are released every Wednesday morning. Subscribe on your preferred podcast platform to get notified as soon as they drop.

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Do you cover specific industries?

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