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#32 - Tom Leung, MSc PhD [Undesigned Path], Founder, BenchSci
In this episode of the How I Became podcast, host Kelly Yefet interviews Tom, the founder of BenchSci, who shares his journey from aspiring doctor to entrepreneur. Tom...
#31 - Vivian Liu [Risk Taker], Founder, Mae (Making Auto Easy)
We know Bumble, Tinder, and all the other dating apps... but what about a dating app for cars? OK, it's not exactly like that, but Vivian Liu, founder of Mae - Making ...
#30 - Suzanne Mason [Confident], Co-Founder & COO, Sprout Family
Ready for a deep dive into the world of entrepreneurship, fertility, and breaking barriers? On this episode, we’re joined by Suze Mason, co-founder and COO of Sprout F...
#29 - Phillip Haid [A Better Leader], Founder & CEO, Public Inc.
Phillip Haid, founder and CEO of Public Inc, discusses the concept of profit with purpose and how to embed social and environmental impact into business strategies. He...
#28 - Jaimie Harris [20 year, over night success], Founder and CEO of This Is J
Jaimie Harris, the brilliant mind behind This Is J, a female-founded, made-in-Canada pajama and loungewear brand. If you’re not familiar, This Is J specializes in craf...
#27 - Tim Johnson [Failing Ahead], Head of Brand Partnerships at Blossom | Founder of Couply
Tim Johnson, Head of Brand Partnerships at Blossom Social, shares his journey from being a startup founder to his current role. He discusses his experience at Wattpad,...
#26 - Laura Gabor [Canada vs USA Investing], Co-founder & COO, Ecologicca; Founder, What in the Tech
In this episode of How I Became, I spoke to Laura Gabor. She is the co-founder & COO at ecologicca, the founder of What in the Tech, and avid investor and loves commun...
#25 - Anjali Dhaliwal [Shroomz & Business Planning], Co-founder & CEO @ Avo.
"You determine what your life is. Everyone is going to be dealt bad cards. It's your choice on how you handle those."Anjali, co-founder of AVO, shares her journey in e...
#24 - Kaaveh Shoamanesh [Democratizing Privilege for the 99%], Founder & CEO @ Plaiced.
Being the dumbest person in the room can drive success; Feeling Dumb and facing failures; How growing up with a mom with schizophrenia shapes your world; Taking Action...
#23 - Drew Train [Make Good Money], CEO & Co-founder @ Oberland.
Drew Train set up shop as Co-Founder and President of OBERLAND, the agency for purpose-driven brands, with Bill Oberlander in May of 2014. Previously, Drew started the...
#22 - Brett Willms [Is Pivot a Bad Word?], Serial Inventor, Founder @ Laetro.
Brett Willms shares his journey as an entrepreneur, starting from a young age when he played a game with his mom to imagine things that should be there in the environm...
#21 - Emilie Schario, Founder & CEO @ Turbine. [The Risk Averse Founder]
From Risk-Averse to Founder: Emilie's Career Journey The Importance of Customer DiscoveryMeet Emilie, CEO & Founder of Turbine. In this episode Emilie discusses her ca...
#20 - Naman Budhdeo, 4x Founder, General Partner @ Antler. [Fully Bootstrapped Turned VC]
Naman Budhdeo, General Partner at Antler, shares his entrepreneurial journey and startup success. Growing up around two entrepreneurs, Naman was inspired to become an ...
#19 - Megan Rafuse, Co-Founder Shift Collab. [Therapist turned CEO]
Megan Rafuse, the CEO and Co-Founder of Shift Collab, is growing Canada’s largest online mental health practice that prides itself on being female and clinician-owned....
#17 - Kristen Gale, Founder and CEO of The Ten Spot. [Life at a 10]
Kristen Gale shares her journey of starting and growing The Ten Spot, a trailblazing beauty bar chain. She talks about her inspiration for the business and how she com...
#16 - Fatima Zaidi, Founder & CEO | Co-Chair #tech4sickkids. Well Rounded
Meet the powerhouse, Fatima Zaidi, the founder and CEO of Quill Inc a full-service podcasting hosting platform and production agency that helps brands launch and ampli...
#15 - Chris Carder, ThinData | Schulich Startups. Master Networker
"I am your creator" Chris Carter, the executive director of the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Schulich School of Business, shares his journey and the gr...
#14 - Allen Lau, Wattpad | Two Small Fish Ventures. Learning Machine
Alan Lau, the co-founder of Wattpad, lead one of Canada's largest tech exits to Naver at $660M. She shares his journey as a recovering CEO and his transition to post-C...
#13 - Erica Pearson, Vacation Fund. Founder
🎙️ Empowering Entrepreneurs: Erica Pearson, Founder of Vacation Fund 🌍✈️Erica Pearson, the visionary behind Vacation Fund, shared her journey - her entrepreneurial spi...
#12 - Vitalii Dodonov, Stan. Founder
🎙️ Empowering Creators: Vitalii Dodonov, Co-Founder of Stan 🚀Today, we're thrilled to welcome Vitalii Dodonov, the Co-Founder and Head of Engineering at Stan, to our p...
#11 - Erin Bury, Cofounder, Willful. Accidental Entrepreneur
🎙️"Entrepreneurship is contagious" - Erin Bury, Founder of WillfulErin Bury, the accomplished female founder and co-founder of Willful, an innovative online platform r...
#10 - Jaclyn Chen, Cofounder, Benepass. Confident Chameleon
Embark on a captivating journey with Jaclyn Chen, the visionary co-founder and CEO behind Benepass, as she shares her story on the latest episode of the 'How I Became'...
#9 - Marley Alles, Founder, rax. Founder
🎙️ Empowering Wardrobes: The Journey of Marley Alles, Solo Founder of Rax 👗This on hits close to home. I had the privilege of mentoring Marley during her early days, g...
#8 - Giancarlo Sessa, Co-Founder & CRO, Blade Air. Everchanging
🎙️ Turning Passion into Canada's Leading IAT Business: The Giancarlo Story 🌿In our latest episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Giancarlo, who used his friends love f...
#7 - Bryan Gold, Cofounder & CEO, #Paid. The Creator Marketing Founder
🎙️ From Solving a Problem to Revolutionizing Creator Marketing: A Conversation with Bryan Gold 🚀In our latest episode of "How I Became," I had the privilege of sitting...
#6 - Mitch Solway, Fractional CMO. A Stronger Leader
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mitch Solway, explore his experience helping startups as a Fractional CMOs. Grappling with significant marketing challenges? No...
#5 - Max Donsky, VC Analyst. Who I'm Becoming
Is your business VC-able? Meet Max Donsky, VC Analyst at IMPRESSIONS Venture. Today, let's talk all things VC (Venture Capital). Max, armed with an MBA from the tech e...
#4 - Erica Rankin, Founder BroDough. The Real Erica
I'm thrilled to introduce our guest, Erica, a true force to be reckoned with in the world of social media and the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry. With a stagge...
#3 - Dan Eberhard, CEO & Founder, KOHO. Well Rounded
I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome Dan, the founder and CEO of KOHO, as our special guest on the 'How I Became' podcast. With a remarkable milestone of over 1 million ...
#2 - Jared Kligerman, CPG Entrepreneur. A Jack of All Trade
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jared, a true entrepreneur at heart and a leading figure in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry. He generously shared hi...