Startup stories, campfire vibes! Recorded lakeside at East Coast Connected's Startup Camp, we dive into real conversations with founders building innovative companies from Atlantic Canada. Hear their stories of inspiration, challenges, and community in this authentic, dockside chat about what it takes to create and grow something new.(music credit) Music by Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicArtist: Benjamin TissotLicense code: AMJFRZIJDIKNN32G
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Erin O'Toole was right about everything
When Erin O'Toole was leader of the federal Conservative Party, he spoke often about defending Canada's sovereignty and building a stronger military. It turns out he was ahead of his time but he's still fighting hard for Canada's military and defence sector.
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Fighting the Good Fight
Nova Scotia's Colin Deacon is bringing his experience as a founder to the Senate of Canada. He's fighting the good fight, pushing the Government of Canada to work smarter in support of innovation and to open up procurement to help Canadian start-ups. It's a tough battle.
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The Final Frontier
Space is the final frontier, one that Atlantic Canada has largely been shut out of - until now. Arad Gharagozli and his Halifax-based company, Galaxie, are putting Atlantic Canada's mark on the stars, extending the cloud to orbit with an innovative Virtual Satellite As A Service offering. And he's just getting started. dBBvssf57rAFVZ2tlTQV
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A $100 Billion Goal
Marc Campagna has a fire in his belly. From selling high-end knockoffs in high school to a $100 million exit for his first startup, Oxio, he's lived the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Relocating to Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, Marc has set an audacious goal for his new company, Gaiia, an all-in-one Operating System for telcos—a $100 billion valuation.
East of Montreal, your go-to source for the latest in innovation and entrepreneurship across Atlantic Canada. Hosted by Allan Gates, co-founder of Huddle.Today and featuring regular panel discussions with the founding general partners of Tidal Venture Partners—Chris Crowell, Kevin Springer, Alex McCallum, and Ian Whytock—this podcast shines a spotlight on the people, companies, and organizations driving success through innovation. With episodes released twice a month, you'll hear from high-potential founder building world-class companies, as well as creative minds across all sectors of the economy.