Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation as Joe Canavan, a Canadian icon in finance, fintech, and insurtech, sits down with John Harvey to share his incredible journey. From building industry giants like Fidelity and Wealth Simple to mentoring tech founders and driving innovation through NEXT Canada, Joe offers a front-row seat to the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. In this episode, Joe shares his unfiltered thoughts on: 1. Startup Success: The critical role of leadership, vision, and strategic grit. 2. Policy Challenges: How Canadian regulations and bad government policies are hindering innovation. 3. Global Impact: Why fostering a supportive ecosystem is essential for entrepreneurs to thrive. 4. Optimism for the Future: Joe’s take on why Canada's startup scene still has enormous potential. Whether you're entrepreneur, a seasoned investor, or passionate about Canada's startup ecosystem, this podcast delivers actionable insights and hard truths that will leave you motivated to make a difference.

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Where have you been all our lives?.. We present Montreal based FlightClaim.ca - It's finally here a consumer advocacy service that helps you seamlessly manage your passenger flight claims in the event of flight disruption. Do you know your rights? Don't worry, FlightClaim has your back. We sat down with founder & CEO Jacob Charbonneau who unpacks the important topic of navigating the flight claims process with an expert in your corner. Host John Harvey delves into the details with Charbonneau as they discuss their "Peace of Mind" product and what the company is doing to lobby government, influence legislation and empower Canadians, Americans and others when they have airline claim event. To learn more visit: https://flightclaim.ca/ Or: https://volenretard.com/ (en Francais)

We caught up with Wisedocs founder & CEO Connor Atchison a military veteran and energetic leader who started his company after experiencing the client journey himself when he had to make a disability claim. This was the catalyst and the fuel that propelled the creation of Wisedocs. Connor and John go deeper into the importance of building a team and feeding the sales machine. They also talk about the challenges founders can face in addition to fundraising and the process of bringing their product to market. To learn more: https://www.wisedocs.ai