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Discussion of raising VC funds in 2024 with guest Jon Irwin and Alexandra (Alex) Kapelos-Peters, and the Startup Coach.

Talking access to resources and capital for Canadian startups and small businesses with Loop cofounder Cato Pastoll. Explore Loop’s startup story and how they have helped with over $100 million in capital for businesses.

Welcome to FutureTech Podcast with your hosts Jon Irwin and The Startup Coach. We’re your guides to the world of cutting-edge technology, innovation, and business trends.In each episode, we explore the latest tech developments, share expert insights, and discuss how these innovations are shaping the future. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, or just curious about what’s on the horizon, join us on this exciting journey.In this episode we discuss.Article 1: World’s largest nuclear fusion reactor achieves first plasmaArticle 2: Sulfur Selenium Solid-State Battery From NASA Breaks Energy Storage BoundariesArticle 3: EDC Report Says Canada is Struggling to Convert Startups to Scale UpsLinks Mentioned:Startup Investor DrinksMentoring Magic EventTorontoStarts Startup and Entrepreneur CommunityWorkhausWork with The Startup CoachAutomated Transcript of Fission, Batteries, and Scaleups FutureTech Podcast Episode 1Startup Coach TorontoStarts (The Startup Coach): Welcome to FutureTech your weekly source for the latest in Tech Innovation and business. I'm the startup coach and as always I'm joined by my host Jon Irwin. How are you doing today? Jon?Jonathan Irwin: Good. Thanks Craig. How are you?Startup Coach TorontoStarts (The Startup Coach): I'm doing great. I'm excited to dive into some of these articles that you've been posting. And so let's just jump into some of this cool news. So the first one we're gonna be talking about and for anybody who wants to follow along the links are in the show notes. So take a look there. Japan's worlds largest nuclear fusion reactor achieves first plasma tell us a little bit about this JT 6 Osa reactor that no one can understand the name of What is it?Jonathan Irwin: Yeah. Sure.Startup Coach TorontoStarts (The Startup Coach): And what's the big deal?Jonathan Irwin: Yeah, let me copy of this bike. I am by no means a nuclear expert and by no means an expert in any of this Tech that I'm talking about. I'm just a geek that loves to talk about or learn about new tech and new things that are going on. So this is about nuclear fusion So currently all of the reactors that are out there in the world are nuclear fission, which means they split particles in order to create So fusion is kind of what happens on the sun nuclear fusion holds immense promise as virtually in exhaustible source of clean energy, but achieving controlled Fusion on Earth remains one of science Grand challenges due to the extreme conditions required to fuse Atomic nuclei.Jonathan Irwin: So after over 15 years of construction and testing Japan has made a significant step forward with a successful initiation of plasma in their reactor gts-0sa. Six zero essay. it's the world's largest and most advanced experimental Fusion reactor and it's located at the GAE NACA Fusion Institute. So the Tokamak reactor It's designed to heat hydrogen plasma to over 200 million degrees Celsius. And maintain it for around a hundred seconds. So that is far so path to capabilities first of proceeding large Fusion devices and I think there was one in France as well. That's also doing something but I'm not too familiar with that one. So it's primary goal is to provide crucial data to help optimize plasma stability confinement and performance.Jonathan Irwin: For this multinational organization called the international nuclear fusion research project. so iter for short is based in France and it aims to be the first Fusion experiment to achieve a net energy gain by the mid 2030s, and I know that sounds far off, but that's not and with the first plasma Milestone that talk about has hid. It demonstrates its potential to validate key Fusion Technologies and operations critical to iter's objectives. So if they can continue on this path fusion power can hold the promise to become virtually any gospel source of Base load energy worldwide and the good thing about this is it can replace everything it can replace. we want to replace We want to replace everything so...

In this exciting interview with Elad Barak, CEO and co-founder of Djot, a Toronto-based startup that is revolutionizing the cannabis industry with its precise dosing technology. Elad will discuss Djot’s proprietary Dispenser and Pod technology and how it allows users to enhance any beverage with the tap of a finger, creating a personalized and convenient cannabis experience without smoking or inhalation. Elad brings a wealth of experience in business development, fundraising, and general management, having raised more than $30 million from institutional and retail investors. Automated Transcript of Djot on the Startup Talk Podcast Announcer 00:02 Direct from the sixth world renowned Canada’s largest city, with Canada’s biggest thinkers, visionaries and hustlers. This is startup talk featuring the founders, funders, innovators and community leaders who’ve led Canada’s startup ecosystem right here in Toronto. You’ll hear the challenges, the failures, the successes, Toronto StartUp podcast gives you the full story direct from the entrepreneurs and influencers who’ve made a difference. Now, the host of startup talk, the founder of Toronto starts this startup coach. The Startup Coach 00:37 Welcome back to startup talk. I’m your host, startup coach, founder of Toronto Star. It’s one of the largest startup communities in Canada. With me today is Elad Barak, CEO and co founder of Djot, welcome Elad. Elad Barak 00:48 Hey, thanks. Thanks for having me. The Startup Coach 00:50 Can you tell us about your background and how it led to you co founding DDOT? Elad Barak 00:55 I’m actually doing this podcast back from from where I grew up, which is in Israel, came for a quick visit. But I as I mentioned, grew up in Israel did the military service was an officer in the military. After that I got an opportunity to work abroad for Israeli embassy. So I worked for a year and a half in Mexico and another year in Ukraine. Back to Israel. I got my undergrad and Master’s in system engineering and worked for five years in the Israeli aerospace industry mainly with spacecrafts, a bit jet planes. At that stage, they felt things were too big for me. And that company is the biggest company we have in Israel. And I moved to a very small startup that builds robots for the US military here in Israel. And that really kind of started up my passion with startups. I then went to Toronto to get my MBA at U of T. And after that kind of led my career through smaller scale companies, and one of the cleantech then in the cannabis industry. And then that stage I decided to start my own company, John, which is what we’re talking about today. So that’s kind of my path and 60 seconds. So jot, jot, yes, the silence. What inspired the creation of jobs, I was working in the cannabis industry, for a company that was trying to do beverages. And after a year, that kind of didn’t work anymore. I wasn’t too hireable, probably. And we separated our paths. And I wanted to do also a cannabis beverage company, I thought things were done wrong. So a friend joined me and we started this company. And we want to do a cannabis beverage. And we tried to think what beverage should we do what dose and as we were working on it, our NBA hat kind of came to place. And we felt we’re not solving the right challenge for consumers. Consumers want the cannabis beverage, but they’re not asking us to choose the beverage or the dose. So we thought maybe a solution is to give them small vials where they can make their own beverages. And we thought, okay, that’s smarter, but it was still missing something. And that something was the dosing, as we’re all different. And there’s a lot of regulations that don’t allow you to sell more than 10 milligrams at a time. So he said, Okay, let’s find a device that can help us dispense liquid, according to the regulation and, and sell that, and we start doing a search and we just couldn’t find anything. And then we thought,

In this episode of Startup Talk, we delve into the world of AI-powered content creation with Max Sinclair, the co-founder and CEO of Ecomtent.ai. Drawing from his extensive background at Amazon, Max shares how he and his co-founder were inspired to revolutionize e-commerce by harnessing the potential of AI-generated content. Max’s journey unfolds as he discusses the inception of Ecomtent in 2022, fueled by a belief that AI could shape the future of online marketplaces. Discover how Max’s experience at Amazon shaped Ecomtent‘s approach to customer obsession and innovation. Max provides insights into the intriguing world of generative AI and how Ecomtent’s self-service tool is empowering businesses to effortlessly create captivating product images. He unveils success stories of customers who have witnessed remarkable transformations in their content strategies. Delve into the challenges Ecomtent faced during development, their approach to pricing, and their mission to democratize quality content creation for e-commerce sellers of all sizes. Max also candidly shares his perspective on the AI debate, highlighting the need for caution while considering regulatory measures. Join us in exploring the evolving e-commerce industry, the power of creativity, and the future of AI in product content with Max Sinclair on this episode of Startup Talk. Links: Ecomtent Website Max Sinclair on LinkedIn The Pain Removers Maximum Strength CBD Pain Relief Balm is the ultimate solution for fast, long-lasting pain relief. With its powerful blend of natural ingredients, this balm is designed to provide relief that lasts 4-6 hours. Try The Pain Removers Pain Relief Balm a product we love and use regularly! Join us monthly for Startup Investor Drinks Register for Startup and Entrepreneur Events here TorontoStarts Entrepreneur and Startup Community Angel Investor List Venture Capital List Join us on Reddit TorontoStarts YouTube Channel Starting A Business in Ontario: A Resources Guide For Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Scaleups The Startup List Automated Transcript of Ecomtent on the Startup Talk Podcast The Startup Coach 00:01 Welcome back to startup talk. I’m your host and startup coach, founder of Toronto Star. It’s one of the largest startup communities in Canada. And with me today is Max and Claire, co-founder and CEO of Ecomtent. Welcome, Max. Max Sinclair 00:12 Thank you. Nice to be here. The Startup Coach 00:14 Can you tell us about your background and what inspired you to start ecomtent? Max Sinclair 00:19 We started Ecomtent in October of 2022. I used to work at Amazon beforehand. So it’s my background, I worked there for six years. And we saw, I think it was a release of stability. Me and my co founder were just like, wow, this is going to completely revolutionize everything. And also ecommerce that kind of was the founding basis that we wanted to help bring this new technology to an industry that I that I knew well, we kind of had the belief back then, which was contrarian, then maybe not contrarian now that like in in a few years, like 95% of the content in online marketplaces will be generated by AI. Happening Now, this is pretty common belief. And it’s only been seven months. But yeah, that’s kind of what we started with. The Startup Coach 01:05 How did your experience at Amazon influence the development of Ecomtent? Max Sinclair 01:10 I’d say, Amazon has some leadership principles to the most important ones are like customer obsession, and invented, simplify. And this is drilled into us like an Amazonian and I guess like an hour as a founder, we are laser focused on our on our customers, we start with the customers and we work backwards. And we very much include them in our, in our roadmap on what we build, we don’t build in an ivory tower and hope that when we launch it, it will sell like we we very much are hand in hand customers getting feedback, people who actually paying us, us. So yeah,

In this captivating episode of Startup Talk, we delve into the world of startups and venture building with Bernie Li, general partner of Antler Canada. Join our host as he sits down with Bernie to uncover the secrets behind the Antler program’s success in nurturing aspiring entrepreneurs. Discover the essentials of identifying the right time to join a startup accelerator, the qualities Antler looks for in founders, and the unique strategies they employ to help entrepreneurs transform their ideas into thriving businesses. Bernie shares invaluable insights into the selection process, the ideal stage for applicants, and the type of commitment they seek from founders. Gain a deeper understanding of Antler’s supportive community, which fosters an environment for peer learning and collaboration. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a first-time founder, this episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiration to navigate the startup landscape. Tune in now to get a behind-the-scenes look at Antler Canada and the path to entrepreneurial success. Links: Antler Website Antler Canada on Twitter The Pain Removers Maximum Strength CBD Pain Relief Balm is the ultimate solution for fast, long-lasting pain relief. With its powerful blend of natural ingredients, this balm is designed to provide relief that lasts 4-6 hours. Try The Pain Removers Pain Relief Balm a product we love and use regularly! Join us monthly for Startup Investor Drinks Register for Startup and Entrepreneur Events here TorontoStarts Entrepreneur and Startup Community Angel Investor List Venture Capital List Join us on Reddit TorontoStarts YouTube Channel Starting A Business in Ontario: A Resources Guide For Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Scaleups The Startup List Source

Join us on this exciting episode of Startup Talk as we delve into the world of innovative job applications with the co-founders of CoverQuick, Divine and Tosin. Discover how two ambitious entrepreneurs transitioned from a sock-selling venture to revolutionizing job hunting through the power of AI. With personal insights, engaging anecdotes, and a passion for solving real-world problems, Divine and Tosin share the journey of CoverQuick’s development, its AI-powered approach to crafting tailored resumes and cover letters, and the inspiring success stories of job seekers who landed their dream roles using this cutting-edge platform. Get ready to unlock the secrets to standing out in a competitive job market and learn about the future plans and partnerships that make CoverQuick a game-changer in the world of job applications. Links: CoverQuick Web site CoverQuick Instagram CoverQuick YouTube CoverQuick Twitter Cover Quick Discord The Pain Removers Maximum Strength CBD Pain Relief Balm is the ultimate solution for fast, long-lasting pain relief. With its powerful blend of natural ingredients, this balm is designed to provide relief that lasts 4-6 hours. Try The Pain Removers Pain Relief Balm a product we love and use regularly! Join us monthly for Startup Investor Drinks Register for Startup and Entrepreneur Events here TorontoStarts Entrepreneur and Startup Community Angel Investor List Venture Capital List Join us on Reddit TorontoStarts YouTube Channel Starting A Business in Ontario: A Resources Guide For Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Scaleups The Startup List Automated Transcript of CoverQuick on The Startup Talk Podcast SPEAKERS CoverQuick, Craig Major Craig Major Welcome back to startup talk. I’m your host, startup coach, founder of Toronto starts one of the largest startup communities in Canada. And with me today are the co founders of CoverQuick welcome, Divine. And Tosin. CoverQuick Thank you very much. Craig Major Can you tell us a bit about your backgrounds and how you got into the world of startups? CoverQuick Yeah, I think I’m currently a bio grad from the roots Alberta in Edmonton. And I kind of got the startup world kind of accidentally, I kind of went to a startup events in my city and gone to the entrepreneurs, they’re talking about different coaches there. And it’s a really cool world, like being able to start your own business and being able to do something that you’re passionate about solve a problem that you’re really passionate about something that I felt really, really drawn to stuff. And how I ventured into the world, I started a business that kind of didn’t really go anywhere. But it was a great experience. It was kind of close as for students to find jobs and the job board, but it wasn’t really the greatest solution to the problem that we’re trying to solve. I started with it now, cover quick and we’re still tackling similar problems, but we’re trying to think of a better solution. Yeah. And now my, my approach is a bit different. So I actually in my second year of university, I went and started a stock business where I thought, I’m going to sell socks to different people with different designs. And I thought that would be a really, really interesting business to start. And I thought that yeah, that can make a lot of money. And then ultimately, I bought a bunch of designs and got a few samples, but I never actually launched it. And then I worked on that for like three to four months and never really got anywhere with it, and then decided to shut it down at the end. But through that experience, I really learned how much I loved. Like all the different aspects of business, I loved everything that went into building a business and I was like, Alright, I want to get involved in more than a tech on the tech scene. Because socks is a commodity product I didn’t really find that was gonna really go anywhere. So I that’s when I pestered learn to code and actually switc...

In this episode of the Startup Talk Podcast, the Startup Coach sits down with Neil Weitzman, an entrepreneur who is passionate about helping immigrant entrepreneurs succeed in Canada. Neil is the CEO and Co-Founder of PORCH, an exclusive community for immigrant entrepreneurs and professionals, and the Founder of revenue•x, a Fractional CRO service that helps CEOs build and execute a robust Go-to-Market strategy for revenue acceleration. Neil’s passion for helping immigrant entrepreneurs succeed in Canada is evident in both his work with PORCH and revenue•x. Through PORCH, Neil is building a community that provides valuable resources and connections to entrepreneurs who might otherwise struggle to get their businesses off the ground. And through revenue•x, he is helping CEOs build and execute effective Go-to-Market strategies that drive revenue growth. We hope that this interview will inspire our listeners and provided them with some valuable insights and advice for their own entrepreneurial journeys. Links: PORCH Community on LinkedIn PORCH Community URL PORCH on Instagram PORCH on YouTube PORCH on TikTok PORCH on Facebook Neil Weitzman on LinkedIn The Pain Removers Maximum Strength CBD Pain Relief Balm is the ultimate solution for fast, long-lasting pain relief. With its powerful blend of natural ingredients, this balm is designed to provide relief that lasts 4-6 hours. Try The Pain Removers Pain Relief Balm a product we love and use regularly! Join us monthly for Startup Investor Drinks Register for Startup and Entrepreneur Events here TorontoStarts Entrepreneur and Startup Community Angel Investor List Venture Capital List Join us on Reddit TorontoStarts YouTube Channel Starting A Business in Ontario: A Resources Guide For Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Scaleups The Startup List Source

Unleashing the Power of AI in Cannabis Cultivation with GrowDoc. In this episode of the Startup Talk Podcast we’re speaking with Daniel Lirette, founder and CEO of GrowDoc, a cannabis tech startup that uses artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way commercial cannabis growers approach cultivation problems. In this interview, Daniel shares his insights on the cannabis industry, the challenges he’s faced as an entrepreneur, and the future of GrowDoc. Key Takeaways: GrowDocAI is a powerful platform that offers real-time data and insights into plant health, growth patterns, and potential issues. With access to the latest and most accurate information available, growers can make informed decisions and maximize their success. GrowDocAI is a valuable tool for commercial cannabis growers of all sizes who are looking to achieve their cultivation goals, eliminate diagnosing guesswork and maximize their success. GrowDoc is a cannabis problem identification app that uses artificial intelligence to identify plant diseases, pests, and nutrient deficiencies. GrowDoc is backed by scientific research and partnerships with top cannabis research institutions. The cannabis industry is constantly evolving, and GrowDoc is at the forefront of innovation with its machine learning AI technology. GrowDocAI ensures user privacy and security of their data. Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start a business in the cannabis industry should focus on education and awareness, as well as staying ahead of the competition through innovation. Links: GrowDoc Website GrowDoc on Twitter GrowDoc on Instagram GrowDoc on YouTube GrowDoc on LinkedIn GrowDoc on Facebook GrowDoc on Reddit The Pain Removers Maximum Strength CBD Pain Relief Balm is the ultimate solution for fast, long-lasting pain relief. With its powerful blend of natural ingredients, this balm is designed to provide relief that lasts 4-6 hours. Try The Pain Removers Pain Relief Balm a product we love and use regularly! Join us monthly for Startup Investor Drinks Register for Startup and Entrepreneur Events here TorontoStarts Entrepreneur and Startup Community Angel Investor List Venture Capital List Join us on Reddit TorontoStarts YouTube Channel Starting A Business in Ontario: A Resources Guide For Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Scaleups The Startup List Source

In this interview, Nabil Tayeb, the co-founder of Draft and Goal, shares his thoughts on the topic of AI-generated content and its impact on human creativity. He believes that AI-generated content does not replace human creativity, but instead enhances it by augmenting the possibilities of the human brain. Tayeb also emphasizes that AI models are limited as they have been trained on internet data, which is not a copy one-to-one of the real world, and they have a bias that does not represent the real world. Therefore, humans still have a huge playing field to be creative because the AI will help them enhance their creativity, but will not replace them. Regarding the future of content creation, Tayeb sees a shift from focusing on writing the content to focusing on the abstract ideas of the concepts. He also predicts that copywriters will not be eliminated, but rather become chief editors, spending less time writing and more time working on the ideas and correcting what AI generates. Finally, when asked about the fear around AI, Tayeb believes that unrealistic expectations about what AI can do right now have led to fear. He believes that the fear is not justified and that humans have control over AI and its development. Links: Draft and Goal Website Draft and Goal on Twitter Draft and Goal SEO Group on Facebook Next AI Quotes “The biggest obstacle to success is fear of failure. If you’re not failing, you’re not pushing your limits, and if you’re not pushing your limits, you’re not maximizing your potential.” – Nabil Tayeb “Diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords or nice-to-haves. They are critical to the success and sustainability of any organization. Without diversity, you lack the creativity, innovation, and perspective necessary to stay ahead in today’s fast-changing world.” – Nabil Tayeb “I believe that AI is going to change everything that we do. Every industry will be transformed, and I think we are only at the beginning of that transformation.” – Nabil Tayeb. “I really think that finding new ideas, finding new opportunities, there’s a huge field that’s seen only possible to be done by human brain.” – Nabil Tayeb. “What we say from our side is that all copywriters they are not going to be eliminated, they are going to become chief editors.” – Nabil Tayeb. The Pain Removers Maximum Strength CBD Pain Relief Balm is the ultimate solution for fast, long-lasting pain relief. With its powerful blend of natural ingredients, this balm is designed to provide relief that lasts 4-6 hours. Try The Pain Removers Pain Relief Balm a product we love and use regularly! Join us monthly for Startup Investor Drinks Register for Startup and Entrepreneur Events here TorontoStarts Entrepreneur and Startup Community Angel Investor List Venture Capital List Join us on Reddit TorontoStarts YouTube Channel Starting A Business in Ontario: A Resources Guide For Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Scaleups The Startup List Automated Transcript of Revolutionizing Content Creation: An AI-Powered Workflow with Draft and Goal SUMMARY KEYWORDS ai, content, human, working, startup, ideas, tool, generate, model, people, find, large, company, part, entrepreneur, goal, seo, draft, gpt, toronto SPEAKERS The Startup Coach, Nabil Tayeb of Draft and Goal, Announcer Announcer Direct from the six world renowned Canada’s largest city, with Canada’s biggest thinkers, visionaries and hustlers. This is startup talk featuring the founders, funders, innovators and community leaders who’ve led Canada’s startup ecosystem right here in Toronto. You’ll hear the challenges, the failures, the successes, Toronto StartUp podcast gives you the full story direct from the entrepreneurs and influencers who’ve made a difference. Now, the host of startup talk, the founder of TorontoStarts this startup coach. The Startup Coach Welcome back to startup talk. I’m your host, startup coach, founder of TorontoStarts.

In this episode of Startup Talk, we talk to Will Greenblatt, founder of OutLoud Speakers School and author of “Transform Your Speaking Skills: Gain Confidence, Captivate Audiences and Advance Your Career.” Will shares his journey from child TV star to professional actor to entrepreneur and coach, and discusses the power of storytelling and the signature OutLoud Method for improving public speaking skills. Links: Connect with Will Greenblatt on Instagram: Text ink -https://www.instagram.com/willgreenblatt/ Connect with Will Greenblatt on LinkedIn: text link – https://www.linkedin.com/in/willgreenblatt/ Get the Book “Transform Your Speaking SKills: Gain Confidence, Captivate Audiences and Advance Your Career” on Amazon: Text link – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989737803/ Work with Will and OutLoud Speakers School Segment 1: Will’s background and the inspiration behind OutLoud Speakers School Will talks about how his experience as an actor led him to start OutLoud Speakers School He discusses the importance of effective communication and the challenges that many business professionals face in this area Will shares some of the success stories of clients who have worked with OutLoud Speakers School and improved their speaking skills Segment 2: The power of storytelling and the OutLoud Method Will explains why storytelling is such an important element of public speaking and how it can help individuals connect with their audience He introduces the “Five Acts” of the signature OutLoud Method and explains how it can help individuals create, rehearse, and deliver a powerful pitch or presentation Will also shares some tips for overcoming stage fright and impostor syndrome, two common obstacles that many people face when speaking in public Segment 3: The challenges and rewards of coaching Will talks about some of the challenges he faced in building and growing OutLoud Speakers School, including how to effectively engage and retain clients He also discusses the importance of empathy in coaching and how it can help speakers connect with their audience Will shares his personal and professional goals for the future of OutLoud Speakers School and how he plans to stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in public speaking and coaching Conclusion: Will leaves us with some advice for aspiring public speaking coaches and anyone who wants to improve their speaking skills. He emphasizes the importance of practice, persistence, and a willingness to learn and grow. He also encourages listeners to check out his book, “Transform Your Speaking Skills,” for more insights and practical tips on how to become a powerful public speaker. The Pain Removers Maximum Strength CBD Pain Relief Balm is the ultimate solution for fast, long-lasting pain relief. With its powerful blend of natural ingredients, this balm is designed to provide relief that lasts 4-6 hours. Try The Pain Removers Pain Relief Balm a product we love and use regularly! Join us monthly for Startup Investor Drinks Register for Startup and Entrepreneur Events here TorontoStarts Entrepreneur and Startup Community Angel Investor List Venture Capital List Join us on Reddit TorontoStarts YouTube Channel Starting A Business in Ontario: A Resources Guide For Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Scaleups The Startup List

In this episode of Startup Talk, we’re joined by Philippe Beaudoin, the CEO of Waverly, the innovative deep tech artificial intelligence company building a mobile reader that understands you based on your waves. During the interview, Philippe shares his thoughts on: The inspiration behind the creation of Waverly and its mission to cut through the noise and provide a personalized content experience. How Waverly’s Empathetic AI and its recommendation algorithm set it apart from other AI-powered news and content platforms. The process of how Waverly personalizes the user experience and the sources it uses to gather content. The future plans for Waverly and where he sees the company heading in the next 5 years. The challenges Waverly has faced and how it overcame them. The role of artificial intelligence in the future of the news and content industry. Waverly’s commitment to user privacy and data security. The response from users since the launch of Waverly and plans for expanding its reach globally. The future updates and features that Waverly has in the works. This episode is packed with valuable insights and information for anyone interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence and the news and content industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Waverly and its mission to revolutionize the way we consume content. Article The perils of a huge pre-PMF Series A: My story at Element AI https://philbeaudoin.com/2022/12/05/the-perils-of-a-huge-pre-pmf-series-a-my-story-at-element-ai/ Waverly Know someone on pain? Try The Pain Removers Pain Relief Balm a product we love and use regularly! Other Great Podcasts: Who Are These Investors Who Are These Startups Open Your Energy Guided Meditation Join us monthly for Startup Investor Drinks Register for Startup and Entrepreneur Events here TorontoStarts Entrepreneur and Startup Community Angel Investor List Venture Capital List Join us on Reddit TorontoStarts YouTube Channel Starting A Business in Ontario: A Resources Guide For Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Scaleups The Startup List Automated Transcript of Waverly AI on The Startup Talk Podcast Announcer Direct from the six world renowned Canada's largest city, with Canada's biggest thinkers, visionaries and hustlers. This is startup talk featuring the founders, funders, innovators, and community leaders who've led Canada's startup ecosystem right here in Toronto. You'll hear the challenges, the failures, the successes, Toronto StartUp podcast gives you the full story direct from the entrepreneurs and influencers who've made a difference. Now, the host of startup talk, the founder of TorontoStarts this startup coach. The Startup Coach Welcome back to startup talk. I'm your host and startup coach, founder of Toronto starts one of the largest startup communities in Canada. And with me today is Philippe Beaudoin, CEO and co founder of Waverly AI, the innovative deep tech artificial intelligence company that's changing the way we discover and consume content. Welcome, Philippe. Philippe Beaudoin Hi and thanks for having me. The Startup Coach It's great to have you AI is a big rage, everyone's talking about content creation. And I thought maybe we should talk about content consumption. So this is a great time to chat with you. Can you tell us the inspiration behind Waverly? Yeah, Philippe Beaudoin I mean, the idea of Yeah, and we've really dates back to when I was at Google working on some of these products. I was working on Chrome, where we have some content discovery tool there. And I just felt like the path we were on, had some problems like it led to our current content discovery platforms, Twitter, Facebook, tik, Tok, Instagram, and I felt like they were the fact we were on made these platforms really good at making me angry or addicted or is throwing me to two places. I didn't want to go. And I was like, Okay,

I chat with the co-founders of CreatorClub Anthony Chiaravalloti and Daniel Francavilla, a company that makes content production simple. They share their insights on producing high-volume content at an efficient cost and converting long-form video into platform-specific micro content. Listen in to learn how they can help your brand boost its content production game. In this episode of The Startup Talk Podcast, CreatorClub Links: CreatorClub Website: https://www.creatorclubstudios.com/ CreatorClub on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CreatorClubTO Daniel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Francavilla CreatorClub on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatorclubstudios/ Anthony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonychiaravalloti/ Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielfrancavilla/ CreatorClub Show Notes Introduction: Brief overview of The Startup Talk Podcast and today’s guests, Anthony Chiaravalloti and Daniel Francavilla, partners at CreatorClub. Background on CreatorClub: Explanation of what CreatorClub is and how it helps brands and thought leaders with content production. Discussion of the inspiration behind the company and how it is changing the industry. Challenges and successes of starting a business in Canada with CreatorClub: Insight into the challenges faced by the founding team in starting a business in Canada and how they overcame them. Discussion of any lessons learned and advice for other entrepreneurs. CreatorClub Talks About Innovations in the content production industry: Explanation of CreatorClub’s unique approach to producing “pillar” content and converting it into platform-specific micro content. Discussion of the role of technology in the content production industry and how CreatorClub is utilizing it to improve the process for brands. Future plans for CreatorClub: Sneak peek into the team’s future plans for the company and how they see it evolving in the coming years. Working with a network of creators: Discussion of the process of balancing working with a network of creators while ensuring consistent quality and brand identity for clients. Insight into any unique or particularly challenging projects the team has worked on and how they approached them. CreatorClub Differentiation from other content production companies: Explanation of what sets CreatorClub apart from other companies in the market. Discussion of how the company is helping businesses of different sizes and industries with their content needs. Conclusion: Final thoughts from the co-founders and wrap-up of the interview. Know someone on pain? Try The Pain Removers Pain Relief Balm a product we love and use regularly! Other Great Podcasts: Who Are These Investors Who Are These Startups Open Your Energy Guided Meditation Join us monthly for Startup Investor Drinks Register for Startup and Entrepreneur Events here TorontoStarts Entrepreneur and Startup Community Angel Investor List Venture Capital List Join us on Reddit TorontoStarts YouTube Channel Starting A Business in Ontario: A Resources Guide For Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Scaleups The Startup List

In this episode of the Startup Talk Podcast, we were joined by Matthew Lombardi, Managing Director of OneEleven, a 55,000 square foot facility in the heart of downtown Toronto that provides open concept seating and private offices for growing technology companies. Matthew began by sharing the history and mission of OneEleven, which is to support rapidly scaling technology companies by providing state-of-the-art facilities, programming, and a support network. He discussed how OneEleven’s open concept seating and private office spaces help companies grow with them, with month-to-month leases and secure, turnkey infrastructure. Matthew then walked us through some of the state-of-the-art facilities and amenities offered at OneEleven, including 60+ meeting rooms, event space, podcast studios, a parenting room, secure bike storage, and a wellness, faith and meditation space. He also emphasized the importance of work-life balance and the facilities and amenities provided to support it. Matthew also discussed the talent upskilling program offered at OneEleven, which focuses on four areas: marketing, customer success, product, and leadership. This program allows OneEleven companies to get the most out of their talent and ensure that emerging people managers are growing and learning as fast as their companies are scaling. Matthew also spoke about the role of OneEleven in fostering the local technology ecosystem, from their 1,500-person TechSummer Social, to quarterly investor showcases, and health & wellness initiatives. He highlighted the key partnerships and collaborations that OneEleven has formed and the role of OneEleven in promoting the Toronto startup ecosystem to a global audience. The interview concluded with Matthew discussing the future plans of OneEleven in terms of expansion and growth. He shared the upcoming events and initiatives that OneEleven is planning to host, and how OneEleven supports the growth of startups in the post-pandemic era. This episode provided valuable insights into the workings of one of Canada’s leading technology incubators, and the support and resources that OneEleven provides to rapidly scaling tech companies. For the latest news and updates from OneEleven, follow them on LinkedIn or sign up for their monthly newsletter. Know someone on pain? Try The Pain Removers Pain Relief Balm a product we love and use regularly! Other Great Podcasts: Who Are These Investors Who Are These Startups Open Your Energy Guided Meditation Join us monthly for Startup Investor Drinks Register for Startup and Entrepreneur Events here TorontoStarts Entrepreneur and Startup Community Angel Investor List Venture Capital List Join us on Reddit TorontoStarts YouTube Channel Starting A Business in Ontario: A Resources Guide For Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Scaleups The Startup List