Mike Fata, Natural Food & Products industry icon and author, sits down with Bruce to share his knowledge and experiences regarding "financing". Mike shares his valuable insights on building a foundation for winning, looking at various stages in the founders journey, the current raising capital landscape, financing options available, and about being more attractive to investors. Our discussion also includes insights for business growth and success as we conclude our podcast. Mike Fata on LinkedIn Mike Fata's Website Check out the video here. Website: Canada CFO’s; Bruce on LinkedIn Cana ..read more

Ashley Kanary is the Director - Global Innovation Agri-Food at Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada  (EDC), and has an incredible career that includes working with some of Canada's most prestigious Food Companies & Brands. EDC's mission is to help Canadian Companies grow through export. Ashley sits down with Bruce sharing his journey, his learnings and guiding leadership principles to drive results.  Our discussion includes Ashley's insights regarding today's hottest food (export) trends, how to accelerate the curve, and getting access to Capital to sup ..read more

Brett Wills is the Founder & CEO at CarbonOne, and an author and speaker in the area of Food & Sustainability. CarbonOne is a purpose-driven Food-Tech organization that is fighting climate change to feed the world. The focus being Carbon Accounting & Reporting specifically for Food & Beverage Companies across the entire value chain. Brett sits down with Bruce on a focused discussion about a specific and real problem that Food & Beverage Companies face, and what they can do about it. Insights on regulatory requirements, Canada's sustainability commitments, what's happening g ..read more

Bruce Taylor is the President at Enviro-Stewards Inc, a multiple environmental award winning firm and with a B Corp Certification,  that helps your company increase profits, sustain environmentally and compelling benefit society.    Bruce sits down with Bruce, sharing his origin story, and a deep dive into achieving  Sustainable Development Goals and the positive impact on cost savings and profitability. Our inspiring discussion includes specific examples, like one company saved $17 Million so far, the opportunities for operation cost savings that you don't see, that are hi ..read more

Dr. Cindy Gordon is the Trailblazing Founder & CEO at Saleschoice, Inc, an Author of fourteen books, Forbes contributor, recipient of numerous awards, and an Ai Innovator. Dr. Gordon sits down with Bruce sharing her origin story that includes the journey through the evolution of technology, entrepreneurship,  and the reason for the creation of MoodInsights wellness platform Not-to-be-missed is our discussion that includes valuable insights and views into the future of Generative Ai.  The implications, the applications, regulatory impacts, opportunities,  wellness and more ..read more

Leslie Ewing is the Co-Founder of Camelot, Executive Director at Plant-Based Foods of Canada, serves on various Advisory Boards and is an Entrepreneur & Industry thought leader.  Leslie sits down with Bruce sharing her journey, her passion for Plant-Based Foods and  being a business & organizational "Builder". Our discussion also includes the growth story of Plant-Based Foods of Canada, Leslie's learnings, milestones achieved,  valuable insights regarding ESG & Food (Climate, Net-Zero, Food Security, Sustainable Development Goals/SDG), consumer behavior and opportuni ..read more

Leslie Ewing is the Co-Founder of Camelot, Executive Director at Plant-Based Foods of Canada, serves on various Advisory Boards, is an Entrepreneur and industry thought leader.  Leslie sits down with Bruce, sharing her journey, her passion for Plant-Based Food and  being a business and organizational "Builder". Our discussion also includes the growth story of Plant-Based Foods of Canada, Leslie's learnings, milestones achieved,  valuable insights regarding ESG & Food (Climate, Net-Zero, Food Security, Sustainable Development Goals/SDG), consumer behavior and opportunities in ..read more

Ally Mamalider is the President & Second Generation Founder at Organic Traditions, and with her leadership the team has taken it to the whole next level. Ally sits down with Bruce, passionately sharing the origin story of this SuperFood Brand, her personal journey of inspiration & becoming President, and what it takes to scale.   We discuss what Organic Traditions is all about, biggest lessons learned to keep growing the business forward, Ally's insights about the food landscape & Brand building,  thoughts on expanding into other markets. and key Gamechanger initiatives ..read more

Special Podcast Series - XPRIZE In this Episode we feature Robin Simsa, a Forbes 30 under 30, and the Founder & CEO of Revo Foods.  Revo Foods, one of the finalists in the XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion (FTNB) Competition, is making alternative proteins to conventional meat & fish, solving many challenges in our food system, and is the first company to have 3D Printed Food in Supermarkets. FTNB is a global, multi-year $15 Million competition to create new pathways for environmentally sustainable, nutritious alternative proteins to meet increasing consumer demand. Title sponsor ASPIR ..read more

Special Podcast Series - XPRIZE In this Episode we feature Robin Simsa, a Forbes 30 under 30, and the Founder & CEO of Revo Foods.  Revo Foods, one of the finalists in the XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion (FTNB) Competition, is making alternative proteins to conventional meat & fish, solving many challenges in our food system, and is the first 3D Printed Food that has gone into Supermarkets. FTNB is a global, multi-year $15 Million competition to create new pathways for environmentally sustainable, nutritious alternative proteins to meet increasing consumer demand. Title sponsor ASPIR ..read more