The son of African immigrants, Olowolafe Jr. didn’t see his community represented within Toronto’s startup community. To solve that problem, Olowolafe Jr. partnered with the DMZ to launch the Black Innovation Fellowship, a first-of-its-kind ini

Sampler this: the future of digital marketing with Marie Chevrier.

Jul 10th, 2019 12m 31s

Consumers love free samples. But there’s something illogical about the tried-and-true marketing method. Entrepreneur Marie Chevrier saw the problem with this tactic when she was a brand ambassador in university.While handing out sample produ

Streamlining patient care with Orbcare Inc. founder Manny Abraham.

Jul 10th, 2019 12m 43s

Doctors depend on a wide array of systems to provide patient care.There’s just one problem: none of the them properly talk to each other.That’s why Manny Abraham created Orbcare Inc., a platform that merges the information doctors use and pat

Robot vs. humans: The workplace of the future.

Jul 10th, 2019 12m 11s

Fast-paced automation means robot worker issues aren’t going away anytime soon and likely impact the law long into the future. Existing regulations will give way to legal grey areas that will require lawmakers and companies to play a pivotal ro

Can entrepreneurship really be taught? Yes, it can.

Jul 10th, 2019 12m 24s

Whether good entrepreneurs are born or made is a question that’s been debated and dissected for years. Can the essential skills entrepreneurs need to survive — risk-taking, dedication and creativity — ever truly be taught? Or is it simply like

Spacetech startups are breaking new ground, but more support is needed.

Jul 10th, 2019 13m 6s

Today’s most prominent space enterprises range from one-stop satellite shops to do-it-yourself space travel companies. Kepler Communications is one of the few Canadian startups competing (and succeeding) in the cut-throat business. The business

Why engagement and communication is a key tool for company culture.

Jul 10th, 2019 12m 40s

In today’s fast-paced economy companies face competition from not only homegrown businesses, but from entrepreneurs around the globe. An engaged workforce can be the secret weapon that can make all the difference.Brennan McEachran, co-founder

The current state of Fintech with BMO and DMZ.

Jul 10th, 2019 19m 17s

A new generation of financial technology startups are changing the world of finance in ways that were once considered unimaginable. They’re making it easier for businesses to manage their investments using artificial intelligence, transfer fund

How AccessNow is breaking barriers around accessibility.

Jul 10th, 2019 15m 32s

Toronto-based AccessNow, founded by Maayan Ziv, is just one of the many startups making the world a more accessible place. Listen to the latest BusinessCast episode, hosted by Robert Gold, to hear Maayan’s inspirational story. Afterwards take a

Toronto, the new city for the North American dream.

Jul 10th, 2019 13m 8s

The first episode in the series investigates Canada’s winning tech streak. Chartered accountant and host Robert Gold chats with DMZ Executive Director Abdullah Snobar about the state of tech entrepreneurship and, more importantly, why the world

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