The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast
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Juan Carlos Giron Jr. on Metals without MiningIn a special episode for Earth Day, the CSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Juan Carlos Giron Jr., Senior Vice President of EnviroGold Global (CSE:NVRO), to discuss this clean technology company’s efforts to reprocess mine tailings and produce metals without mining. The conversation also addresses the importance of leaving a lasting environmental legacy. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Juan discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast: 00:00 - Introduction a...
Dr. Tamir Gedo on Environmental Impacts of Cooking OilIn a special episode for Earth Day, CSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Dr. Tamir Gedo, CEO of Beyond Oil, to discuss the company's product for cooking oils that targets free fatty acids. The conversation also addresses the environmental issue of getting rid of cooking oil at scale and how their product could be part of the solution. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Dr. Gedo discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast: 00:00 - Introduction and background 00...
Colin Lynch on the Black Opportunity FundCSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Colin Lynch, Managing Director at TD Asset Management, to discuss the Black Opportunity Fund (BOF), a registered charity that provides access to capital and capacity to Black entrepreneurs. The conversation addresses barriers to accessing capital in Canada, COVID-19’s impact, and steps to obtaining a grant or loan through BOF. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Colin discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast: 00:00 - Intro...
Chelsie Hodge & Arinn Ryan on Entrepreneurial SpiritCSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Chelsie Hodge, Founder and CEO, and Arinn Ryan, Director of Marketing at Blender Bites (CSE:BITE), for a special International Women’s Day episode. The group discusses nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age, and the journey they took to bring their business to market. The conversation also addresses overcoming challenges experienced by women entrepreneurs in the capital markets. Here's an overview of what Barrington, Chelsie, and Arinn discu...
Erica Williams on Overcoming CEO HurdlesCSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Erica Williams, Founder and CEO of The Yumy Candy Company (CSE:TYUM), for a special International Women’s Day episode to discuss being a woman entrepreneur in the capital markets, including seeking opportunities, overcoming hurdles, and finding and providing support. The conversation also addresses brand marketing via social media. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Erica discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast: 00:00 -...
Discussions on our Other Selves with Tarisai Madambi and Theresa NyabezeCSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Tarisai Madambi, Senior Manager at KPMG, and Theresa Nyabeze, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chair at The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), for a special Black History Month episode. The group discusses representation, intentional inclusion, and feeling comfortable with being your authentic self in the workplace. Here's an overview of what topics Barrington, Tarisai, and Theresa cover in this edition of the "Exchange fo...
Alex Halperin on the State of the Cannabis Market in the USCSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Alex Halperin, Editor of WeedWeek, to discuss the cannabis industry in the United States, with a particular focus on the markets in California, New York, and the southern states. The conversation also dives into the dynamic of politics in US federal legalization, WeedWeek's 2022 outlook, and the potential role of Big Pharma in the sector. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Alex discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast: 0...
Dexter John on the Experience of Being Black on Bay StreetCSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Dexter John, CEO of Morrow Sodali (Canada), for a special Black History Month episode to discuss the experience of being a Black executive in Canada’s corporate world, including the importance of seeking mentorship and taking advantage of opportunities. The conversation also includes Dexter’s advice for young people to succeed and for executives to promote greater diversity. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Dexter discuss in this edition of the "...
Chris Beals on Legalization and its Effects on the MarketCSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Chris Beals, CEO of Weedmaps, to discuss their role as a technology company that provides a comprehensive platform allowing consumers to access and locate cannabis goods and services. The conversation also addresses the effects of legalization on Weedmaps as well as the larger cannabis business community. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Chris discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast: 0:00 - Introducing Chris Beals and...
Bill Besenhofer on Being a B Corp & Making the Food Chain EfficientCSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Bill Besenhofer, Co-Founder and CEO of The Fresh Factory, to discuss consumer and investor “appetite” for plant-based, clean-label food, becoming a B Corp, and how technology plays a role in how they serve emerging and existing brands in this space. The conversation also highlights Bill’s thoughts on where he sees the clean food landscape going. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Bill discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs...- Special Presentation - ESG in the Capital Markets: The EcosystemThe Canadian Securities Exchange is proud to bring you ESG in the Capital Markets: The Ecosystem, presented in partnership with MNP, BLG, and National Capital Markets. Many companies are turning to environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies to respond to pressures from progressive customer bases, strict regulators, and investors who want to minimize risk, and to differentiate their companies in a global business landscape. But how best to implement ESG strategies – and what...
Adriana Kertzer on Representing the Power of the PlantCSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Adriana Kertzer, Co-Founder of Plant Medicine Law Group, to discuss the unique aspects of representing clients in the cannabis and psychedelics sectors, ongoing policy and regulation issues, and what makes their law firm different from others in this space. The conversation also highlights Adriana’s thoughts on how she sees the plant medicine landscape evolving. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Adriana discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for...
Iris Bincovich on Exporting Ingenuity and the Importance of MilestonesCSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Iris Bincovich, CEO of InnoCan Pharma (CSE:INNO) to discuss the company's focus as a specialty pharmaceutical company including the development of products that harness the unique properties of Cannabinoids combined with smart delivery formulations. The conversation also highlights the importance - and impact - that achieving milestones has had on the company's life as a public company. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Iris discuss in this...
Mehran Ehsan on Powering the Future with Oil and Natural GasCSE's James Black is joined by Mehran Ehsan, CEO of Permex Petroleum (CSE:OIL) to discuss the company's operations in the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico and why Mehran envisions a future where oil and natural gas contribute to world powered by "clean" energy. Here's an overview of what James and Mehran discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast: 0:00 - Introducing Mehran Ehsan and Permex Petroleum 0:45 - Why the Oil and Natural Gas Industry? 1:58 - Wha...
Anthony Durkacz on Building a Turnaround at FSD PharmaCSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Anthony Durkacz, Interim CEO of FSD Pharma (CSE:HUGE) to discuss the company's recent history and transition from the cannabis-era to new opportunities in the growing psychedelics space. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Anthony discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast: 0:00 - Introducing Anthony Durkacz, Interim CEO of FSD Pharma 5:45 - Working back towards a 1Bn market cap 8:10 - The latest investment in Lucid Psych...
Jon Matonis on Financing and Banking in the Digital AgeCSE's Anna Serin is joined by Jon Matonis, Chief Economist of Cypherpunk Holdings Inc. (CSE:HODL) to discuss to disruptions to financing and banking in the rapidly digitizing economy. Here's an overview of what Anna and Jon discuss in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast: 0:00 - Introducing Jon Matonis and Chyperpunk holdings 2:50 - The origins of the Bitcoin Foundation 5:20 - Privacy and currency 7:27 - Themes in banking and digital assets 11:15 - Daily banking an...
Sean Bovingdon on TGOD and Delivering Craft Cannabis at ScaleCSE's Barrington Miller is joined by Sean Bovingdon, CEO of The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE:TGOD) to discuss how his company's expanded focus on the US and recent listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange is setting course for a bright future for the firm. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Sean cover in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast: 0:00 - Introducing Sean Bovingdon and TGOD 1:45 - Sean's past experience in global growth companies 4:...
Timothy Ko on Treating Addiction with DMT and PsychedelicsCSE's Barrington Miller catches up with Timothy Ko, CEO of Entheon Biomedical Corp. (CSE:ENBI) to discuss how his company is pursuing R&D of DMT-based products to safely treat addiction. Timothy provides an update on what the company has accomplished in the year since they've been public and upcoming plans for clinical trials. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Timothy cover in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast: 0:00 - Catching up with Timothy Ko and ...
Johnson Joseph on Building a "Dating App" for Lending in ChinaCSE's Barrington Miller chats with Johnson Joseph, CEO of Peak Fintech Group Inc. (CSE:PKK) to discuss how his company is building an ecosystem where small and medium businesses ("SMEs") can easily connect with lending financial institutions to more efficiently access credit. Here's an overview of what Barrington and Johnson cover in this edition of the "Exchange for Entrepreneurs" podcast: 0:00 - Introducing Johnson Joseph and Peak Fintech Group 1:13 - Matching small businesses with...
Ilan Sobel on Unlocking Human Utility Value at BioHarvest SciencesCSE's Barrington Miller chats with Ilan Sobel, CEO of BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE:BHSC) to discuss how his company is combining science & technology with the power of nature to develop breakthrough proprietary and patented Biofarming technologies (plant cell growth). Here's an overview of what Barrington and Ilan cover in this edition of the podcast: 0:00 - Introducing Ilan Sobel and BioHarvest Sciences 2:45 - What Ilan learned over 18 years at Coca Cola 6:40 - Developing "Biofa...