The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast
Conversations with founders, investors, and the CSE team, newest first. Listen here, or follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app.
Follow the podcast
Show
Showing 20 of 266 episodes
Commodities, Crypto and What's Next for 2026 on The Market This Month | S1-E11Episode 11 of The Market This Month is live! Powered by the Canadian Securities Exchange in partnership with Stockhouse, host Anna Serin wraps the final 2025 edition with Bruce Campbell (StoneCastle Investment Management) — plus special guest Brent Gilchrist (JDS Mining & Deans Knight). Spotlight topic: Closing out 2025 — markets, momentum, and what comes next Anna looks back on a year of rotation across crypto, commodities, energy, and precious metals—and highlights key developments...
A New Mine is Born - The Dome Mountain OpeningOn the latest Canadian Securities Exchange podcast, we spotlight Blue Lagoon Resources, recently nominated for PDAC’s 2026 Sustainability Award—a recognition that reflects the company’s deep commitment to responsible mining and its long-standing partnership with the Lake Babine Nation. Earlier this year, host Anna Serin travelled to Smithers, BC to visit the Dome Mountain Mine and speak with Rana Vig, President & CEO of Blue Lagoon Resources, and Bill Cronk, the company’s Chief Geolog...
NSXA Acquisition, Gold Volatility and Global Trends on The Market This Month | S1-E10Episode 10 of The Market This Month is live! Powered by the Canadian Securities Exchange in partnership with Stockhouse, host Anna Serin checks in from Perth, Australia, joined by Bruce Campbell of StoneCastle Investment Management — plus special guests Richard Carleton (CSE CEO) and Max Cunningham (NSXA CEO). Spotlight topic: The CSE completes its landmark acquisition of the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSXA) — officially expanding into a global exchange group. With ASIC now re...
Volumes Rise and Confidence Returns on The Market This Month | S1-E9Episode 9 of The Market This Month is live! Powered by the Canadian Securities Exchange in partnership with Stockhouse, host Anna Serin and StoneCastle Investment Management’s Bruce Campbell return with insights on resurging trading volumes, commodity strength, and the full risk-on mood sweeping small-cap markets. Spotlight topic: Canada’s markets roar back to life — the CSE saw a 74% year-over-year surge in trading volume, reflecting renewed investor confidence across gold, base metals,...- CSE's Move to Unlocking Australian MarketsOn the Canadian Securities Exchange podcast, host Anna Serin sits down with Max Cunningham, CEO of the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX), live from the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek. With the CSE’s pending acquisition of NSX, Max shares how the partnership will establish a true venture market in Australia, fueled by new investment in technology, people, and a streamlined regulatory process. The collaboration opens the door for dual listings, giving CSE issuers access to ...
Building the Bedrock of a Strong IR StrategyOn the Canadian Securities Exchange podcast, host James Black sits down with Julie Durant, Founder of Market Motion Media, to explore the bedrock of a strong IR strategy for public companies. Julie shares insights from 20+ years in capital markets, highlighting why IR is more than compliance—it’s about building trust, credibility, and consistent communication with investors. From laying the foundation before going public, to balancing retail vs. institutional audiences, to the rise of AI ...
Gold Rockets, Dollar Dips, and Issuers Shine on The Market This Month | S1-E8Episode 8 of The Market This Month is live! Powered by the Canadian Securities Exchange in partnership with Stockhouse, host Anna Serin and StoneCastle Investment Management’s Bruce Campbell return with insights on gold’s breakout, seasonality, value vs. growth, and the latest small-cap momentum. Spotlight topic: Gold surges past $3,500 with talk of $4,000 on the horizon. Anna and Bruce explore how inflation, Fed policy, and a weakening U.S. dollar are fueling the rally—and what it means...
Navigating Rules, Risks, and Financing TrendsOn the Canadian Securities Exchange podcast, Anna Serin kicks off a new quarterly series with Garrett Lee, Partner at Lawson Lundell LLP, to break down the latest shifts in Canada’s venture and public markets. Garrett shares insights on emerging financing trends like the rise of venture private debt, the potential for Bitcoin-backed loans, and why recent changes to the LIFE exemption are creating new opportunities for issuers to raise capital more efficiently. The conversation also covers...
Tariffs Bite, Gold Shines, and Cannabis Rebounds on The Market This Month | S1-E7Episode 7 of The Market This Month is live! Powered by the Canadian Securities Exchange in partnership with Stockhouse, host Anna Serin and StoneCastle Investment Management's Bruce Campbell return with insights on tariffs, rates, commodities, cannabis, and small-cap strength. Spotlight topic: Cannabis stocks spark renewed interest after President Trump floated reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III. From tax relief under Section 280E to potential U.S. exchange listings, Anna and Bruce ...
Bitcoin Hits Highs and Gold Shines on The Market This Month | S1-E6Episode 6 of Market This Month is live! Powered by the Canadian Securities Exchange in partnership with Stockhouse, host Anna Serin and StoneCastle’s Bruce Campbell return with hot takes on crypto, commodities, and small-cap momentum. Spotlight topic: Bitcoin is back. With fresh highs and institutional inflows via ETFs, is crypto entering its next era of mainstream adoption? Anna and Bruce trace its journey from pizza purchases to trillion-dollar market caps. Also in this episode...
SoRI Replay: Mining for Change in the Resource Sector with Brent GilchristFrom the ice to the investment desk, Brent Gilchrist brings a unique and powerful perspective to resource investing in Canada. In this replay from the Summit on Responsible Investment, CSE’s Anna Serin sits down with the former NHL player and now CEO of Deans Knight Capital to explore what responsible investing really looks like in the Canadian resource sector. “Canada produces the best miners in the world—and we export them. We also export our environmental standards, our financial e...
Democratizing Healthcare with AIOn the Canadian Securities Exchange’s podcast, Dr. Essam Hamza, CEO of Treatment.com AI Inc. (CSE:TRUE), and Dr. Bill Cherniak, CEO of Rocket Doctor, join host James Black to discuss how AI, virtual care, and new healthcare models are reshaping access to care in Canada and beyond. Essam shares how Treatment.com’s AI-powered tools help streamline patient triage and reduce administrative burdens, allowing doctors to focus more on care and less on paperwork. Bill explains how Rocket Doctor’s...
Community Bonds and Purpose-Driven InvestingOn the Canadian Securities Exchange podcast, James Black sits down with Ryan Collins-Swartz, co-founder of Tapestry Community Capital, as part of the CSE’s Summit on Responsible Investment series. Ryan shares his journey from traditional finance into impact investing, driven by a vision to empower communities through local investments in affordable housing, arts spaces, and renewable energy. Tapestry helps organizations raise capital via community bonds, offering investors a way to genera...
The Role of Exchanges in Sustainable FinanceOn the Canadian Securities Exchange’s podcast, Nandini Sukumar, CEO of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), joins host James Black to discuss the vital role stock exchanges play in advancing global sustainability. Nandini shares how the WFE—representing over 250 exchanges and clearinghouses worldwide—is helping unify industry standards on ESG reporting, transition finance, and nature-related disclosures. With 82% of member exchanges now offering ESG-related products, sustainability is...
Why Tech is Booming in the OkanaganOn the Canadian Securities Exchange’s podcast, Brea Lake, CEO of Accelerate Okanagan, joins host Anna Serin to highlight how Kelowna has become a growing hub for innovation, investment, and sustainable tech in Western Canada. Brea shares how Accelerate Okanagan supports startups through mentorship, community, and capital—and why initiatives like the Okanagan Angel Summit are helping local companies scale and attract investor interest. With emerging clusters in agri-tech, clean tech, and g...
Striking Gold in the Permit ProcessOn the Canadian Securities Exchange’s podcast, Rana Vig, CEO & Director of Blue Lagoon Resources, joins host Anna Serin to share a major milestone: receiving the permit to bring the company’s Dome Mountain gold project into production. Rana breaks down the challenges of navigating the permitting process in British Columbia—one that only a handful of mining companies have successfully completed in the past decade. With production targeted for summer 2025 and gold prices at record highs...
Trade Wars, Soaring Gold, and Canada's Election on The Market This Month | S1-E3Episode 3 of Market This Month is live! Presented by the Canadian Securities Exchange in partnership with Stockhouse, host Anna Serin and Bruce Campbell of StoneCastle Investment Management return to unpack another turbulent month in the junior and small-cap markets. From a staggering $10 trillion global market swing to soaring VIX levels and a historic gold price, April 2025 has tested investor confidence like never before. Watch this month's episode to gain insights on what this means...
Chris King on the OTCID Evolution for Pink SecuritiesOn the Canadian Securities Exchange's podcast, Chris King of OTC Markets Group joins host James Black to break down the upcoming launch of the OTCID tier— and what it means for Canadian-listed companies. With the Pink Current tier set to be discontinued on July 1, 2025, Chris explains why CSE and other Canadian issuers need to act now to maintain access to U.S. investors and trading platforms. The new OTCID tier provides a baseline of disclosure in the U.S., helping companies stay visible...
Market Mayhem: Tariffs, Inflation & The Fed on The Market This Month | S1-E2Episode 2 of Market This Month is here! Presented by the Canadian Securities Exchange in partnership with Stockhouse, host Anna Serin is joined once again by Bruce Campbell of StoneCastle Investment Management for a timely deep dive into the forces shaping junior and small-cap markets. From escalating U.S. tariffs and market volatility to gold and copper highs and standout moments from PDAC 2025, this episode is packed with insights to help guide your investment outlook this year. #Mark...
Max Cunningham on the Australian Markets and Dual ListingsOn the latest Canadian Securities Exchange podcast, Max Cunningham, CEO of the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX), joins host Anna Serin for an exclusive conversation about Australia’s evolving capital markets and the opportunities for Canadian companies. In this special episode, Max shares his vision for NSX as a challenger exchange, the impact of Australia’s $3 trillion superannuation fund, and how dual listings can create new capital-raising opportunities for growth companies. ...