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Brayden Sutton on Getting "Back-to-Basics" in the Bud BusinessThe sixth episode of this year's program has us catching up with Brayden Sutton, CEO of The BC Bud Corporation (CSE:BCBC). Brayden isn't just a CEO... he's had a colourful career as a trader, as an #entrepreneur, and investor at a young age. He's even written a book called Money Mind: Beyond Speculation - a deep dive on his own journey in speculative investing and portfolio management. In this conversation we discuss what brought him back to the cannabis industry with The BC Bud Co. (CSE:BCB...- Taking a Tour of Israel TechThis week we take the show on-the-road to Tel Aviv, Israel where we get caught up with tech executives in the health tech, cannabis, life sciences and food tech sectors. First-up is an intro to VVT Medical led by Erez Tetro and Concenter BioPharma, led by Dror Chevion. After introducing their respective businesses Erez and Dror sit down with guest host Mark Francis to discuss the motivations behind their businesses and the hard lessons learned bringing their visions to market. Following t...
Ben Feferman on the State-of-"Play" in EsportsAfter previously appearing as a special guest moderator on CSE’s Esports in the Capital Markets program, Esports executive Ben Feferman returns to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs podcast to talk about the current state of the Esports industry. After riding a wave of growth driven by public markets speculation prior to the pandemic, the industry finds itself re-calibrating after several shakeups in the industry. Ben highlights some the challenges that have faced the Esports category but also ...
Jay Martin on Making Investment Personal (Again)Jay Martin, President and CEO of Cambridge House International makes his long-overdue return to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs podcast! In this episode we follow-up 30 months after our last conversation with Jay when the impact of the global pandemic was starting to irreversibly alter the path of his business at Cambridge House International - a business anchored by several well-known investment conferences. Since that time Jay has moved most of Cambridge's activities into the online-content...
Ilan Sobel on Executing the "Scale-Up"We start our second show of the season by revisiting one of the most memorable interviews from last season with Ilan Sobel, CEO of BioHarvest Sciences (CSE:BHSC). On last year's interview we learned about the driving mission of his company to build "human utility value". We use that as a jumping-off point as we re-unite after a notable year for the company despite global and economic headwinds. Ilan provides an update on BioHarvest's two key product verticals in the Polyphenol and Cann...
Cam Chell on How Innovation Paths Have ChangedWelcome back to a new season of the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast! This year promises to be another compelling year of discussion with entrepreneurs, investors and influencers standing firmly in the intersection between entrepreneurship and the public markets. Season 3's inaugural interview is with returning guest Cameron Chell. Cam is the Co-Founder and CEO Co-Founder of Draganfly Innovations Inc. (CSE:DPRO), a global UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) leader in hardware, software, logisti...
Jeffrey Guillot from Millennial Strategies on Cannabis AdvocacyEpisode 31 of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast is live! The CSE’s Barrington Miller chats with Millennial Strategies Partner Jeffrey Guillot about the company’s lobbying work, cannabis legalization in the US, and New York State’s positioning within the industry. The conversation also addresses CAURD licenses, the illicit versus legal markets, and cannabis oversupply. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Jeffrey discuss in this edition of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast: 0...
Jen Rainnie on Beach Lifestyle Footwear Brand MalvadosEpisode 30 of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast is live! The CSE’s Barrington Miller chats with Malvados Founder & CEO Jen Rainnie about her journey from being a former Canadian windsurfing champion to a fashion entrepreneur, her advice for women in business, and Malvados’s beach-inspired footwear and authentic brand identity. The conversation also addresses the steps Malvados is taking toward environmental, social and governance (ESG). Here's an overview of what Barrington and Jen...
Beau Whitney on Data-driven Economic Models for CannabisThe CSE’s Barrington Miller is joined by Beau Whitney, Founder of Whitney Economics, to discuss data-driven trends in cannabis globally, including US legalization, emerging markets, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG). The conversation also addresses how Whitney Economics uses data to help cannabis operators navigate the industry. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Beau discuss in this edition of The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast: 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Global...- CSE Presents Tech Tuesday - Women's HealthThis week, we’re highlighting Women’s Health, where we’ll be exploring innovative methods to treat an array of conditions that negatively impact women’s lives, including breast cancer, candidiasis, and pelvic floor issues. This week's episode features three executives from cutting-edge technology companies including Prof. Ehud Davidson, Director at Zero Candida, Rachel Bartholemew, CEO of Hyivy Health, Dr. Valérie Léveillé, Founder & CEO of NexPlasmaGen Each executive will present a bri...
- CSE Presents Tech Tuesday - Ortho TechThis week, we’re highlighting US Angels: Ortho Tech, where we’ll be exploring innovative methods to treat musculoskeletal conditions that aim to reduce costs and recovery times. This week's episode is a special collaboration between the CSE and US Angels, who nominated this week's slate of executive presentations including Frank Luppino, President & CEO of Remedium Bio Adam Greenspan, Co-Founder & President of Trace Orthopedics Yvonne Bokelman, CEO of Alyve Medical. Each executive w...
- Paul Rice and Michael Perron on Indigenous Communities and BusinessThe CSE's Barrington Miller is joined by President and CEO of Dable Advisory and Consulting Services Paul Rice, and CFO, Transaction Advisory, Corporate Development, and Corporate Strategy of Kinza Consulting Michael Perron in this special edition podcast to discuss the history of business for Indigenous communities, how steps for reconciliation can be taken, and hopes for the future. Subscribe for more great CSE insights and interviews here: https://go.thecse.com/CSETV-Subscribe ST...
Vaughn DiMarco & Daniel Drouet on Investing in AIThe CSE's Barrington Miller and Scott Pritchard are joined by X Machina Co-Founder & VP of Growth and Value Creation Vaughn DiMarco and Co-Founder, CTO, & CPO Daniel Drouet to discuss the funding gap in the market for early-stage tech companies and how X Machina aims to bridge that gap. The conversation also addresses the potential uses of AI for industrial applications and why Montreal is a growing hub for the technology sector. Here's an overview of the discussion in this edition ...- Proposed "Changes" to 43-101: What You Need to KnowThe CSE is proud to present this special session recorded on Tuesday June 14th, 2022 during PDAC 2022. Titled Proposed "Changes" to 43-101: What You Need to Know, the CSE’s Anna Serin was joined by CSE Listings Manager and In-House Geologist, Darcy Krohman, and Alixe Cormick, a lawyer at Venture Law Corporation. Listen and stay at the forefront of the proposed changes to the 43-101 legislation that will have an impact on both mining companies and their investors! Subscribe for m...
Sean Kingsley on the Current State of the Mining IndustryIn a special episode for Asian Heritage Month, the CSE’s Phillip Shum is joined by Enduro Metals (CSE:ENDR) Director of Communications Sean Kingsley to discuss his journey to a successful career in mining, his advice for young people, and the challenges he faces at his job. The conversation also addresses what Asian Heritage Month means to Sean and the influence of his Chinese heritage on his perspectives. Here's an overview of what Phillip and Sean discuss in this edition of the "Exch...
Ruth Chun on Being Korean-Canadian in the Capital MarketsIn a special episode for Asian Heritage Month, the CSE’s Phillip Shum is joined by Entheon Biomedical (CSE:ENBI) Director Ruth Chun, M.A., J.D. to discuss her journey to a successful career in law and cannabis, her advice for young people, and the importance of Asian representation in leadership roles. The conversation also addresses what Asian Heritage Month means to Ruth and how her Korean heritage informs her decision-making. Here's an overview of what Phillip and Ruth discuss in this edi...
Anish Chopra on Bringing Diversity to Wealth ManagementIn a special episode celebrating Asian Heritage Month, the CSE’s Phillip Shum is joined by Anish Chopra, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Portfolio Management Corporation, to discuss his journey to a successful career in wealth management, his advice for young people entering the industry, and why diversity is so important for fostering new insights. The conversation also addresses what Asian Heritage Month means to Mr. Chopra. Here's an overview of the discussion in this edition o...
Alyssa Barry and Caroline Sawamoto on the Capital Markets Comeback TourTo kick off the Capital Markets Comeback Tour, a joint event by the CSE and irlabs, the CSE’s Barrington Miller and Anna Serin are joined by Caroline Sawamoto and Alyssa Barry, CPIR, the Principals and Co-Founders of irlabs, an investor relations advisory firm. The four discuss the exciting cross-country event, the Capital Markets Comeback Tour, including a sneak peek at companies attending. Here's an overview of what Barrington, Anna, Alyssa, and Caroline discuss in this edition of the "Ex...
Ashish Malik on Agritech Using BeesIn a special episode for Earth Day, the CSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Ashish Malik, CEO of Bee Vectoring Technologies (CSE:BEE), to discuss this agriculture technology company’s use of commercial bees as a more sustainable alternative to traditional pesticides. The conversation also addresses the growing demand for agriculture across the world due to population growth. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Ashish discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" po...
Keith Driver on Regenerative FertilizerIn a special episode for Earth Day, the CSE's Anil Mall is joined by Keith Driver, CEO of EarthRenew (CSE:ERTH), to discuss their regenerative fertilizer solution that focuses on building back soil and preventing nutrient run-off. The conversation also addresses overcoming misconceptions in the conventional farming industry. Here's an overview of what Anil and Keith discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast: 00:00 - Introduction and background 01:40 - The cha...