Canadian Founders is focused on the issues, events and technologies that shape and support the entrepreneurial experience in Canada.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafoundersRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:47:38 GMTFri, 05 Dec 2025 18:10:55 GMT60Hosts: Kyle Tansey, Andrew Nguyen, Michael Malfa.<p>Canadian Founders is focused on the issues, events and technologies that shape and support the entrepreneurial experience in Canada.</p>serialHosts: Kyle Tansey, Andrew Nguyen, Michael Malfa.kyle@tansey.canoWe look at the rise of prediction markets, their upcoming entry into Canada and some recent controversy involving a major player.

]]>5519f8a4-fb83-45a0-baac-cf8bb1ca68faFri, 26 Jun 2026 17:42:11 GMT<p>We look at the rise of prediction markets, their upcoming entry into Canada and some recent controversy involving a major player.</p>no00:34:5512727. Prediction MarketsfullWe discuss current and upcoming initial public offerings from some of the largest private companies ever created.

]]>441dd7ab-36c8-4f98-9959-16dfd5fd2edcFri, 26 Jun 2026 17:34:13 GMT<p>We discuss current and upcoming initial public offerings from some of the largest private companies ever created.</p>no00:48:4612626. IPOsfullWhat does Canada offer to the next generation and why are they responding with their feet.

]]>a738debe-3fd6-4c96-acaa-7269f2a8d2fbFri, 26 Jun 2026 17:19:28 GMT<p>What does Canada offer to the next generation and why are they responding with their feet.</p>no00:36:5412525. Brain DrainfullA look at the critical role insurance is playing in the global energy market tumult and how to prepare for what is next.

]]>8008cb30-054f-4844-944a-138218e8569cFri, 26 Jun 2026 17:12:00 GMT<p>A look at the critical role insurance is playing in the global energy market tumult and how to prepare for what is next.</p>no00:40:5312424. Insurance & EnergyfullA look at major changes in the AI race impacting global markets.

]]>df2026ab-b44d-43e7-9044-6ffa88ef9490Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:51 GMT<p>A look at major changes in the AI race impacting global markets.</p>no00:45:0412323. Rise of AIfullWe revisit the Canadian venture landscape in light of recent changes to YC in the US. *Note those changes were reversed after this episode was recorded.

]]>19711f91-2465-4ca8-9efc-1c585eccb600Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:16:36 GMT<p>We revisit the Canadian venture landscape in light of recent changes to YC in the US. *Note those changes were reversed after this episode was recorded.</p>no00:31:3712222. Canadian Venture UpdatefullWe discuss the proposed California wealth tax and others like it.

]]>4938542e-c667-4c67-914c-2e1871f080b2Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:11:38 GMT<p>We discuss the proposed California wealth tax and others like it.</p>no00:45:4212121. Wealth TaxesfullHow can you differentiate to win more customers?

]]>6524480c-6e7a-4903-a66b-b6fc398ea450Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:01:40 GMT<p>How can you differentiate to win more customers?</p>no00:56:3111919. Price vs ServicefullRecent events in Venezuela have revealed major vulnerabilities for certain industries. How can founders and and managers alike focus on growth without wagering the farm.

]]>67cce1ca-5b01-4397-b316-39c591699f71Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:19:40 GMT<p>Recent events in Venezuela have revealed major vulnerabilities for certain industries. How can founders and and managers alike focus on growth without wagering the farm.</p>no00:53:4812020. Risk vs RewardfullWhat lies ahead for Canadian small business owners?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/14--SMB-Challenges-e36nr4t0f467f1e-99af-4091-ac8c-4a9717296ac7Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:07:04 GMT<p>What lies ahead for Canadian small business owners?</p> no00:51:2911414. SMB ChallengesfullFinal breakdown of the leading policy platforms before Canadians head to the polls.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/9--Election-Insights-e325nbt324d7cc9-3959-452e-81e8-c13a80cfee6bTue, 29 Apr 2025 18:14:52 GMT<p>Final breakdown of the leading policy platforms before Canadians head to the polls.</p> no01:01:01199. Election InsightsfullWhat can we learn from other countries about what to do - or not to do?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/6--International-Lessons-e325la5f8c4da07-b08e-4d31-8694-ea4e7c12abd3Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:35:28 GMT<p>What can we learn from other countries about what to do - or not to do?</p> no00:53:12166. International LessonsfullReview of the business policy and insurance implications of the US fires.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/2--LA-Fires-e2v5hah14700bc3-8c24-4a07-ae19-43cc442d06f5Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:03:26 GMT<p>Review of the business policy and insurance implications of the US fires.</p> no00:33:25122. LA FiresfullWhat advice would we have for ourselves if we started over?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/7--Startup-Retro-e325lg6bcdeb01b-497c-4050-9c83-11de9318370bTue, 29 Apr 2025 17:44:06 GMT<p>What advice would we have for ourselves if we started over?</p> no00:59:49177. Startup RetrofullWhat impact will higher rates for longer have on the North American economy?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/17--New-Rate-Environment-e3bstklc226a353-29fb-429f-97a1-ab3f8f7ac699Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:31:29 GMT<p>What impact will higher rates for longer have on the North American economy?</p> no00:49:3211717. New Rate EnvironmentfullHow are technologies going to be built in the future?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/13--The-Future-of-Technology-Companies-e36nr182ae8a95d-d735-4221-ba11-25cc0bd04d9cMon, 11 Aug 2025 19:06:53 GMT<p>How are technologies going to be built in the future?</p> no01:02:4711313. The Future of Technology CompaniesfullPending tariffs: threat or opportunity?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/4--Tariffs-e2v5k6nd975227d-4c04-43a9-8585-667bbbc4cf4eThu, 20 Feb 2025 23:22:48 GMT<p>Pending tariffs: threat or opportunity?</p> no01:00:28144. TariffsfullContinuation from our previous intro to AI, what does the leading open source model mean for you?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/5--Deepseek-e2v5kbg036c2946-b0f6-4087-a063-dc8d62a931ffThu, 20 Feb 2025 23:28:35 GMT<p>Continuation from our previous intro to AI, what does the leading open source model mean for you?</p> no00:48:59155. DeepseekfullShould you invest in creating a personal brand?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/16--Personal-Branding-e36nt2re350491f-21e3-491a-8d34-2e3b345d27a4Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:18:24 GMT<p>Should you invest in creating a personal brand?</p> no00:49:2911616. Personal BrandingfullWhat are the recent changes to the H1B visa and how could they impact global talent?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/18--Attracting-Talent-e3bstvv3975d7d7-0e99-44bc-900c-4d9f54ca2c23Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:34:56 GMT<p>What are the recent changes to the H1B visa and how could they impact global talent?</p> no01:04:3011918. Attracting TalentfullWhat can we expect from the new government?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/10--Old-Government-e36npmc962b3033-3a92-4936-8c55-78d1cb4367a8Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:06:08 GMT<p>What can we expect from the new government?</p> no01:03:1211010. Old GovernmentfullThe basics on what it can do for you and where to start with AI.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/3--Intro-to-AI-e2v5jgbe35e7717-9213-43d5-aab1-864ed02360acThu, 20 Feb 2025 23:17:12 GMT<p>The basics on what it can do for you and where to start with AI.</p> no00:42:26133. Intro to AIfullIdeas on what to build next.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/11--Startup-Ideas-e36nqlb3f5991b3-01fd-4229-90c4-765b72d787fdMon, 11 Aug 2025 19:06:29 GMT<p>Ideas on what to build next.</p> no00:34:5811111. Startup IdeasfullAre there headwinds ahead?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/12--Competition-e36nqu8df2fc9ac-be70-4f6b-b2a7-a2d2c70ca8adMon, 11 Aug 2025 19:06:41 GMT<p>Are there headwinds ahead?</p> no00:38:0111212. CompetitionfullNew podcast, new year, new government? What should our priorities be for the year ahead.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/1--New-Priorities-e2v5h379ec3c48b-49d8-4cf3-8f53-77223627336fThu, 20 Feb 2025 21:56:26 GMT<p>New podcast, new year, new government? What should our priorities be for the year ahead.</p> no00:48:55111. New PrioritiesfullA look at the major forces changing markets and international trade.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/8--Tariff-Turmoil-e325lqa921acdad-0c52-45f2-b1d1-9392e5976fbbTue, 29 Apr 2025 18:03:33 GMT<p>A look at the major forces changing markets and international trade.</p> no00:52:13188. Tariff TurmoilfullWhat do recent AI adoption stats in Canada tell us about the future?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cafounders/episodes/15--AI-Adoption-e36nri97e77794d-85d2-42e3-91d8-3f1d844622e1Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:07:14 GMT<p>What do recent AI adoption stats in Canada tell us about the future?</p> no00:58:0611515. AI Adoptionfull