April 18, 2023
TF338: We talk to Peace By Chocolate founder Tareq Hadhad about their move from Syria to Halifax, and getting some love from President Biden. The Washington Post’s Tatum Hunter discusses tech’s role in the loneliness epidemic. Plus, is it possible to teach happiness? We chat with Dacher Keltner, a UC Berkeley… Read More
March 21, 2023
TF337: Raphael Crawford-Marks, CEO of Bonusly, talks about how they are helping HR departments make more informed decisions in allowing employees to recognize their peers’ work. Bruce Hodges, co-founder and CEO of Parachute, shares how they help people consolidate their debt and give them tools to get them on a… Read More
March 14, 2023
TF336: To meet the demand of electric vehicles it will take billions of tons of cobalt, lithium, copper, and other materials. Gerard Barron, CEO of Metals Company, joins us to talk about how they are looking to the ocean’s floor to find those essential metals. With Pi Day coming up soon,… Read More
March 7, 2023
TF335: It can take 500-800 years for a regular sanitary pad to degrade! We talk to to Rashmi Prakash, Co-founder of Aruna Revolution Health, about their compostable menstrual pad. We also have Rachel Bartholomew, Founder and CEO of Hyivy, sharing how their smart pelvic rehab system can help the one-in-three women… Read More
February 28, 2023
TF334: We talk to the co-founder and CEO of BloomX, Thai Sade, about their AI and EV-powered pollination process and its critical role in crop production. Plus, we dive into design with the tool that allows people to build their perfect home. Alec Hartman, co-founder and CEO of Welcome Homes,… Read More
February 21, 2023
TF333: We explore the results of a happiness study, which was conducted over almost 100 years. Plus, we chat about the rise of independent media with the voice behind Crier Media, Dean Blundell. Also, with news about layoffs in the tech space appearing with increasing frequency, we discuss the best… Read More
February 14, 2023
TF332: Serkan Toso, Co-founder of byFood, is on a mission to introduce tourists to Japanese traditions through curated food experiences. Dan Flatt, Co-founder and Chief Neighbour of Naborino, joins us to talk about the benefits of community building, including how to save money as a collective. Also, we talk to Rishi Nayyar, Co-founder and… Read More
January 31, 2023
TF331: We reveal the top 20 jobs on the rise in Canada. Plus, if you love nature and animal watching, you will love Bird Buddy: the new AI-powered smart hummingbird feeder. Co-founder Kyle Buzzard joins us with the details. Also, Grazzy’s founder and CEO, Russell Lemmer, introduces the instant pay platform… Read More
January 23, 2023
TF330: Edward Tian, Princeton University senior, explains GPTZero, which addresses plagiarism concerns by detecting if text is written by ChatGPT. Plus, Co-founder of Notpla, Pierre Paslier, shares their mission to replace single-use plastic with single-use seaweed. Also, Jocelyn Formsma, Executive Director of the National Association of Friendship Centres, discusses the… Read More
January 16, 2023
TF329: The 2023 CES saw the Automotive Parts Manufacturer’s Association unveil a working prototype of Project Arrow — Canada’s first zero-emission connected vehicle. We have the President, Flavio Volpe, join us to share more on the project. Plus, we have a look at another innovation from CES: a self-driving stroller. Canadian startup,… Read More
