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Fintechs, eh?

Fintechs Canada

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For years, Canada has been a fintech nation on the rise. Join Alex Vronces, the Executive Director of Fintechs Canada, and Sue Britton, CEO of Firefly Growth and a renowned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, as they sit down with the innovators shaping the future of Canadian finance. From groundbreaking startups to established players, our guests share their stories, strategies, and visions for the future. Tune in for exclusive insights and real conversa ...
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Just Good Business

Al Grego, Moneris

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'Shop Talk' Podcast has gotten an SEO and branding facelift! Hosted by Al Grego (host of the award-winning ‘Yes, We Are Open’ podcast), this monthly show is packed with great advice, stories, trends and thoughtful data analysis to help you grow your business. So you need to subscribe now! Why? Because it's 'Just Good Business'!
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Business Over Borders

The Reach Network

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Our flagship series will propel you to the forefront of the global ecommerce revolution. From analyses of breaking current events to the intricacies of navigating cross-border sales and regulations, Business over Borders entertains and informs any audience who wants to learn more about how international ecommerce works.
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Million Dollar Startup is a seasonal podcast that showcases genuine behind the scenes audio footage as top early-stage fintech founding teams compete for a million dollar investment and join the prestigious portfolio of Portag3. Founders are selected each round by top VCs investment teams, while mentored & coached through the competition by successful founders. The competition winner is chosen by a panel of judges who are top VCs. This podcast is for anyone who wants to peek behind the scene ...
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Behind the Brand®

Neo Financial

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Welcome to Behind the Brand® presented by Neo, hosted by Jeff Adamson, co-founder of Neo Financial and SkipTheDishes. On this podcast, we learn from leaders who are reimagining, innovating, and transforming the financial and retail industries across Canada.
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Azizi Podcast

Samir Azizi

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Samir Azizi’s Podcast is the perfect YouTube channel for anyone who loves sports, entertainment business, and technology. Samir is a passionate combat sports enthusiast and sports fan who recently relocated to Toronto, Canada. On his channel, he hosts captivating interviews with local professionals from various industries, thought-provoking discussions on current events, and insightful commentary on the latest trends in sports and technology. Whether you’re a sports fan, entrepreneur, or tec ...
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Mostly Money

Preet Banerjee

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Why does coffee taste better when you pay with cash? How did a victim of human trafficking take her knowledge of how the money flows in that world to become a law enforcement consultant? How does an economist think about Bitcoin? There's so much more to money than just investment portfolios.Mostly Money not only teaches you how to take control of your finances, it explores the full world of all things money with expert interviews conducted by Preet Banerjee (former television host for Oprah ...
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Owning a small business takes courage, resilience, and a little help from our friends! Business Class: Build It Braver is a podcast from American Express where small business owners can learn from the real-world experiences of seasoned entrepreneurs turned mentors. Listeners will follow host and entrepreneur Vivian Kaye through conversations with some of Canada’s brightest entrepreneurial minds as they provide fresh perspectives to small business owners to help them on their business journey ...
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Join us as we sit down with Peter Aceto, a board member of Fintechs Canada, Chief Banking Officer at KOHO, and former CEO of ING DIRECT (now Tangerine). Peter offers valuable insights into building a winning culture, the role of leadership, and the power of intellectual curiosity. We also explore the future of banking, his journey at Tangerine, and…
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The year’s biggest shopping season is soon upon us and your customers are anxiously awaiting to buy their favourite items and holiday gifts from you - are you ready? Get expert tips from Reach’s Head of Sales, Cayleigh Palen, including: reducing friction at checkout, auditing last year’s sales data, and tapping into the psychology of your customers…
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Join Grigory Shchichko and Leo Tucker for Part 2 of our dive into UK taxes. Last episode, we talked about the basics of calculating VAT - this episode, we explore how to register with HMRC to make sure you are able to remit those values accurately and with a proper audit trail.Autor: The Reach Network
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Over the past few months we’ve talked a lot about grants and programs, both from the government and corporations, but how do you apply for these grants? This month, Al speaks with “Grant Angel” Stephanie Sang, Founder at Granted Consulting. As her nickname implies, Stephanie knows all about grants and shares her expertise with us. Also in this epis…
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/czc4gCk2VtU In this episode of Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi interviews James Castle, a multi-talented entrepreneur and thought leader in the fields of cybersecurity, defense technology, and drone innovation. James is the CEO and Founder of Cyber Security Global Alliance (CSGA), President and Co-Founder of CSR5 …
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Join us as we talk with Wealthsimple’s Jess Oliver about the importance of industry associations and their role in shaping fintech. Jess also shares what’s underrated about Wealthsimple, her insights on fintech vs. traditional financial institutions, and how her experience in politics and hospitality has shaped her unique perspective. If you enjoye…
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Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/lQPHSJrvGCA In this episode of Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi sits down with Julien Brault, founder of Hardbacon, to discuss the turbulent journey of launching a fintech startup and the challenges that ultimately led to the company's bankruptcy. Julien shares his candid reflections on the rise and fall of Hardbac…
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Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qZBr4UNjA74 In this episode of Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi sits down with Noak Lindqvist, a tech strategist and the architect behind T-Coin, a community cryptocurrency initiative in Toronto. Noak shares his journey from being a non-technical consultant to diving into coding and AI, including his thoughts on le…
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Are you selling products cross-border, but confused about your tax responsibilities in each country? In this episode: tax expert, and Head of Indirect Tax at Reach, Grigory Schichkho, gives us the low-down on what you need to know about calculating and charging taxes to UK consumers.Autor: The Reach Network
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Trying to find your product's market fit in an ever-growing global market? Join host Leo Tucker and Reach’s CRO Matthew Cannon for a case study on how Reach navigated early growing pains and a constantly evolving international regulations to adjust and grow its solution to the powerhouse ecommerce solution it is today.…
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What came first? Your brick and mortar business or your ecommerce business? Whichever one you chose, one thing is almost certain, if you have a brick and mortar location, you most likely have a way to sell your product or service online as well. You may have noticed some challenges with keeping both channels synchronised, whether its with inventory…
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Everything you need to know about selling to U.S. customers - all in one short podcast! Join us for this new miniseries co-hosted by VP, Revenue at Reach, Matthew Steinbrecher. With Matt’s expertise in the global marketplace, he guides online merchants through exactly what to expect and how to succeed when expanding into the United States. Don’t fo…
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In this episode, we sit down with Shakepay CEO Jean Amiouny to explore the journey from founding Shakepay to its evolution into a broader financial services company. Jean shares insights on the future of bitcoin, the importance of customer feedback, and his unique perspectives on urban aesthetics. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and l…
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When your customers get to your checkout, you need to make sure they have the payment methods they want available to them - but is there such thing as too many? Dive into the concept of the ‘payments buffet’ with Reach’s VP, Payment Ops, Melissa Pottenger. She’ll give you the low-down on payments strategy, and how to make use of options like digita…
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Are Forbes Top AI companies skirting their global tax responsibilities? Join hosts Leo Tucker & Grigory Schichkho in our latest mini-series to learn how to navigate taxes in the hundreds of jurisdictions around the world. In this week's episode, learn about the complexities of charging and remitting sales tax on your digital and SaaS products.…
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We’ve taken a look at government support for small business in Canada, but what about corporate support? Al is visited by Gerardo Welter, Vice President – Marketing & Business Insights Canada and Latin America at American Express. They talk about Amex’s Shop Small campaign, and they also share some promising trends for shopping small in Canada base…
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This week, Alex sits down with Apaylo CEO Ryan Yates to explore how regulation is shaping Canada’s payment landscape. They dive into the challenges of securing a banking license, the impact of Canadian financial oversight on innovation, and the unique opportunities for payment service providers in the current market. If you enjoyed this episode, pl…
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It’s 2024 and the name of the game is ‘subscriptions’. But it’s not as easy as clicking the recurring payments button and sitting back while the money rolls in. Join Business Over Borders host, Leo Tucker, and our VP, Revenue, Matt Steinbrecher, as they break down how to optimize your checkout and payments flow to make sure you’re making the most o…
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As an entrepreneur in this country you may not be aware of all the help available to your business, and frankly, who has time to research? In this special bonus episode of Just Good Business we do the work for you. James Hicks, President and CEO of Moneris has a sit-down with the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Federal Minister of Small Business to talk …
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S02:E08: The Future of Global Banking with Miklós Dietz, Senior Partner, Managing Partner of Vancouver Office at McKinsey & Company Miklós Dietz | Senior Partner, Managing Partner of Vancouver Office | The Future of Global Banking “Winning business models are not stuck in one sector.” — Miklós Dietz This time, on Behind the Brand, we sit down with …
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In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi welcomes Andrey Chabanov, the co-founder of Trustek, a pioneering company offering crypto infrastructure as a service. Join Samir and Andrey as they explore Andrey’s remarkable journey to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the tech and crypto industry. They delve into Andrey's early ventures, h…
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If you've heard of fintech, you've likely heard of Sue Britton. This week, Alex sits down with Sue as to discuss her career journey, the future of credit unions, fostering innovation, life in Victoria B.C., and the future of fintech in Canada. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating on your preferred platform. Your support he…
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In this episode, host Samir Azizi sits down with the incredibly talented Joelle Alexandria, a passionate journalist and podcaster, to discuss her journey and insights. Joelle delves into her podcast "A Future for Us," where she combines audio journalism and storytelling with a focus on environmental and social issues. Joelle opens up about her tran…
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Have you ever heard the term “PCI Compliance” and wondered what it’s all about? Should your business be PCI compliant? How serious are the penalties for non-compliance? Mike McGirr, Reach’s VP, Compliance & Privacy Officer, has the answers all to these questions & more. Join host, Leo Tucker, and learn exactly why anyone who touches customer paymen…
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S02:E07: Modernizing Payments Infrastructure with Ron Morrow, Executive Director at the Bank of Canada Ron Morrow | Executive Director at the Bank of Canada | Modernizing Payments Infrastructure “You want a system that is stable and reliable, but not one that is so stable and reliable that it stifles innovation and competition. So it's a challenge …
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Al meets with 4 members of Team Moneris. All of them have represented Canada in international competition, all of them elite athletes, and all of them are part of Moneris’ sales team. What is it about sales that attracted them to a career in sales? What is it about their pursuit of athletic excellence that makes them good sales professionals? How c…
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S02:E06, Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf, Co-Founder and CEO at Flinks Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf | Co-Founder and CEO at Flinks | State of Entrepreneurship in Canada “Having competitors is fine. It's actually good… It keeps you sharp... You gotta find ways to have the right product that fits in the market against your competitors.” — Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf In this e…
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In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi welcomes Dr. Jennifer Brawn, co-founder of SmartCloser AI, for an engaging conversation on the latest developments in AI, specifically focusing on the recent Chat GPT-4o release. Dr. Brawn shares her unique journey from studying evolutionary biology to pioneering innovations in neuroscience and…
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Confused about the complexities of banks, global payments, and how to keep your international customers happy? Join our host, Leo Tucker, as he talks with Lohrasp Seify, SVP Technology at Reach, about how to use data-driven insights and localization to ensure you’re getting the highest approval rates no matter what borders your payments are travell…
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S02:E05, Donna Kinoshita, Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada Donna Kinoshita | Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada | Bringing Real-Time Payments to Canada with Donna Kinoshita, Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada “We call it… the three legged stool. You've got the Retail Payments Activities Act as the rules. The Canadian Payments…
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One of the oldest sayings in the book - you need money to make money. In this episode of Business Over Borders, join host Leo Tucker as he dives into the world of cash conversion cycles with Reach's VP Finance, Kevin Brent. You'll learn expert tips on how to navigate invoicing, offering net terms, and treasury management to ensure your working capi…
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June is National Indigenous History Month and to celebrate, we’re talking about Indigenous business development in Canada. Al welcomes Hosna Kadary, National Market Leader Zero Barriers to Business at BMO to talk about the support programs available for Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Canada and to share some of their success stories. Also in this epis…
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S02:E04, Rob Khazzam, Co-Founder and CEO at Float Rob Khazzam | Co-Founder and CEO at Float | Delivering Frictionless Financial Experiences for Canadian Enterprises with Rob Khazzam, Co-Founder and CEO at Float "There's a million reasons for a company like Skip or Neo or Float or any business to not go anywhere. They get built by people who go 'I w…
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In this special episode of the Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi welcomes his AI co-educators, Dr. Jennifer Brawn and Alex Liang from SmartCloser AI, to discuss their groundbreaking course on integrating AI into real estate. Discover how AI is transforming the industry, making workflows more efficient, and enhancing productivity for real estate agent…
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In this episode, we’re diving into the world of competition reform in Canada with Keldon Bester, Executive Director of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project (CAMP). Keldon shares his extensive knowledge and passion for fair markets, giving us a unique look at the current landscape of competition policy in Canada. If you liked this episode, please subs…
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S02:E03, William Keliehor, Former CCO at Interac William Keliehor| Former CCO at Interac | Designing a Banking System for New Entrants with William Keliehor “My philosophy in life is very agile, in that, I'd rather get something to market, and listen, learn, and then tweak, pivot, and then move.” — William Keliehor In this episode, we speak with Wi…
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It’s May, and while in many parts of Canada we had a milder than usual winter, it seems Spring is taking its time getting started, but it’s here now. That means the start of tourist season. So how can your business take full advantage of this year’s tourist season? What can we expect after a few years of rising numbers out of the pandemic? Is there…
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Welcome to Season 2! We're excited to launch another season of our podcast, diving into the personal journeys of fintech leaders with our Executive Director, Alex Vronces at the helm. This week, we feature Abraham Tachjian, Canada's former open banking lead, to explore open banking, fintech, and surprisingly... Jordans? If you liked this episode, p…
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"There is so much that technology can unlock in terms of giving small business owners back time... their most valuable resource in life. - Faye Pang We’re joined by Faye Pang, Country Manager at Xero, a new Zealand–based technology company that provides cloud-based accounting software for small businesses. Faye is an industry leader with a track re…
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S02E01: Abraham Tachjian, Director of Digital Banking, PwC Episode Title: Abraham Tachjian | Former Open Banking Lead to the Government of Canada “Consumers don’t care about open banking… It's an industry term… They care about the capabilities that come with it.” — Abraham Tachjian We’re speaking with Abraham Tachjian, Open Banking Lead to the Gove…
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This month we’re talking about the RC Show by Restaurants Canada. It’s Canada’s leading foodservice & hospitality expo. Al talks to Anna Pham, Director of Content & Programming at Restaurants Canada about what to expect at this year’s show and how you can make the most of your visit. Al is also joined by Maryam Saeed, Chief Risk Officer at Visa Can…
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Join us this week as we explore the innovative world of payments with David Roe, COO of Paramount Commerce, who shares insights on the evolution of payment technologies and Paramount's leading role in shaping the future of digital transactions. Discover how they navigate the balance between innovation, security, and regulatory compliance to redefin…
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“Our teens today will find themselves in five or more really quite different careers over the course of their lifetime... how we equip youth with the skills to be able to transfer and adapt through their different career journeys and environments is really, really key to our work.” — Erin Barton Erin Barton is the Chief Development Officer for JA C…
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After a brief hiatus, we're pleased to celebrate our 10th episode with the co-founder & CEO of Borrowell and a leading figure in the Canadian fintech scene, Andrew Graham. Hosted by Sue Britton, this episode dives into Andrew's journey with Borrowell, exploring how his background in finance and public policy has shaped the company's innovative appr…
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“And that's what that's what entrepreneurship gives you. It gives you access to problems that are really hard to solve that, in my case, at least, for the kind of problems I like to solve, I can't find anywhere else.” — Mike Murchison In this episode, Mike Murchison, the co-founder and CEO of Ada, shares insights on redefining success beyond extern…
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This month’s episode is going to have a sport theme, but if you don’t follow sports you may want to listen anyway because it’s about how sporting events affect your business. Last month a couple of major sporting events took place. One, we cannot legally mention—it involves American football, Taylor Swift and Usher. The other big event was the NHL …
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This week, Sue Britton is joined by Romi Kohli from Everlink. Romi shares insights from his journey through the fintech ecosystem, including his past roles, and his work on payment processing innovations. They delve into the challenges and opportunities within the payment systems, the impact of open banking, and Everlink's strategic partnerships th…
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“There is so much unmet legal need within businesses of all sizes that I don't see AI as a threat, I see it as an opportunity to make legal more important and more valuable to the businesses that it's serving.” — Brett Colvin In this episode, Jeff delves into the vibrant realm of legal services alongside Brett Colvin, a fellow founder based in Calg…
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This week, Sue is joined by Yves-Gabriel (YG) Leboeuf, the Founder & CEO of Flinks. They discuss the critical balance between privacy and access in financial services, Flinks' role in secure data sharing, and its impact on the Canadian fintech ecosystem. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating on your preferred platform. Yo…
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