Entrepreneurs Exposed

Jeff Adamson is the co-founder of SkipTheDishes. "Skip" is now one of the most recognized consumer brands in Canada serving hundreds of thousands daily. Now, Jeff has moved on to his next venture, as a co-founder of banking disruptor, Neo Financial.In this EP, we chat about Jeff's background as a professional wrestler; the origins and evolution of SKIP, and the sale to Just Eat; Neo Financial, Jeff's new venture in Canadian banking, and more.Become a supporter!: https://glow.fm/e2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Irvine, is the Founder and CEO of Integrate AI. Prior to founding Integrate, Steve was an executive at Facebook and Instagram. In this EP, we discuss the intersection of software and AI; the importance of trust, compliance, and data privacy; the notion of building a business with soul; raising capital and retaining talent; why being a not-so-techy founder of a tech company can be a big advantage and more.EP Sponsor: https://www.gohenry.com/Promo code: E2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Myers is the co-founder and CEO of Bold Commerce, one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Canada. Powering over 100,000 brands, Bold has become a leading e-commerce technology provider to many of the largest brands in the world including Harry Rosen, Staples, Pepsi, and more. Sponsor: learnplaylovetennis.com - promo code E2TENNIS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allen Lau is the CEO and co-founder of Wattpad, the world's social storytelling platform. Wattpad has over 90 million readers; thousands of Wattpad stories have been adapted for major platforms and gone on to become blockbuster movies, Netflix hits, and bestselling books around the world. The company completed its sale to Naver earlier this year in a deal worth over $600 Million. Sponsor: learnplaylovetennis.com - promo code E2TENNIS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally aired: Feb 2021Connie Steele is the co-founder of Flywheel Associates and host of the Strategic Momentum Podcast. Connie is also the author of Building the Business of You: A System to Align Passion and Growth Potential Through Your Own Career Mash-Up. Connie has observed how business is no longer binary, or absolute. We explore the future of work as well as the notion of "fluidity"; the importance of a portfolio career, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Szeto founded RedFlagDeals.com in 2000, Canada's largest bargain shopping community which ultimately sold to Yellow Pages in 2010. From there, Derek has founded multiple companies, some under the RBC ventures umbrella. He is now is at the helm of Go Walnut, a start-up in the insurance space. In this EP, we talk about the origins of Red Flag Deals, and the sale to Yellow Pages; the sectors Derek is eyeing as an angel investor; the momentum in the world of subscriptions; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally aired: Dec. 2020John Warrillow is the founder of The Value Builder System, now used by thousands of businesses worldwide. He's the author of 3 books, including the best-selling Built to Sell recognized by Fortune as one of the best business books of 2011. John is also the host of Built to Sell Radio. In this EP, we discuss if this is the right time to sell a business; the state of the M&A market; how to boost your valuation; the secret to getting a deal done, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony DiIorio funded & co-founded Ethereum, the decentralized smart contract platform that at its peak hit $350 billion in market cap. Currently, he is the founder and CEO of Decentral Inc., a Toronto-based innovation hub & software development company focused on decentralized technologies. In this EP, we discuss the origins of Ethereum; Anthony's problem-solving formula; his take on Elon Musk's influence in the world of crypto, and more.EP Sponsor: BitBuy.ca - enter code 'E2' for $20 free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Gettis founded Endy in 2015 - Canada's fastest-growing vertical e-commerce company and market leader in the online mattress space. After the big sale to Sleep Country Canada in 2018, Mike has gone on to launch Kilne. In this one, we discuss Mike's experience growing and selling Endy; how marketing has shifted during the pandemic; trends related to D2C, and how he's taken advantage of the momentum in eCommerce, and more. EP Sponsor: BitBuy.ca - enter code 'E2' for $20 free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahmad Munawar is the Founder and CEO of the 90day pipeline and advisor to 7 figure consultants. He has gone from an accountant at Ernst and Young to the forefront of the digital marketing world. In this episode, we discuss "imposter syndrome", and why having it is a good sign; the importance of committing to mastery; why power positioning is the first step in getting marketing right; how to think about scaling a consulting practice, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices