Episode 01 – BIOTECanada
The Biotech Ecosystem
The world’s population is expected to grow to 10 billion by 2050. To survive, how we feed ourselves, stay healthy and produce energy has to change. Read More.
Episode 02 – Nüvü Camēras
Finding your product-market fit
You’ve developed one of the world’s most sensitive low light imaging cameras, with multiple potential market applications. You’ve landed a contract with one the world’s most prestigious technology organizations. But is this the right long term market fit for your product? Read More.
Episode 03 – Cogiscan
Maintaining market dominance as an SME
What does the future of electronics manufacturing look like? How can a small company become indispensable when swimming in waters with much larger players? On this episode of Market Hunt, we interview Francois Monette, of Cogiscan. Read More.
Episode 04 – Invest Ottawa
The entrepreneurial ecosystem
What elements are necessary to create a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem? On this episode of Market Hunt, we chat with Nick Quain, VP Venture Development at Invest Ottawa.. Read More.
Episode 05 – Produktif
Reinventing the construction value chain
Cities around the world are experiencing an unprecedented housing crisis. The way we build, how we assemble materials and dispose of construction waste isn’t sustainable. Read More.
Episode 06 – C2MI
Manufacturing the future
Microelectronics are everywhere. Innovation in this industry moves at lightning speed. But how? Read More.
Episode 07 – Cryptocurrencies
Mass market adoption for cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies have been playing a game of snakes and ladders since their humble beginnings, experiencing massive price volatility. Considering fintech’s disruptive impact, what will the future of banking look like? Read More.
Episode 08 – Aeponyx
Understanding your position in the value chain
You are a very small company attempting to service much larger companies, how can you guarantee price, service and delivery? Read More.
Episode 09 – Photon etc.
From science to commercialization
How do you get from fundamental research to developing technologies for industrial applications? From invention in the lab to innovation in the market? On this episode of Market Hunt, we interview Sébastien Blais Ouellette, CEO of Photon etc.
Episode 10 – Ingenew
Hunting for a solution to Covid-19
How is the pharmaceutical industry responding to the Covid-19 crisis? What more needs to be done towards securing the supply chain? What are some of the scientific and political obstacles to develop a vaccine? On this episode of Market Hunt, we interview Pierre Laurin, Founder and Chairman at Ingenew Pharma.
Episode 11 – B-Con Engineering
Manufacturing for space missions
What’s it like being a small manufacturer, building components that will eventually go into a Space Mission? How do companies work with universities to help with Research and Development? On this episode of Market Hunt, we chat with Brian Creber, President of B-Con Engineering.
Episode 12 – Bonlook
Creating brand value
Brand value. How do you stand out in a crowded market? You’ve got to set yourself apart. On this episode of Market Hunt, we interview André Forest, former chairman of the Board of Bonlook.
Episode 13 – Magex Technologies
Refocusing on local markets
Going international is more than just making sales. You need to be prepared to face an onslaught of regulatory requirements, face different customer demands and be ready to modify your product accordingly. A solution? Re-focus on becoming no 1 in your local market. On this episode of Market Hunt, we interview Filipe Nunes, General Manager of Magex Technologies.
Episode 14 – Spotlight on Biotech in Canada
Spotlight on Biotech in Canada
Venture into the world of corporate biotech in Canada. The year is 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Andrew Casey, President of BIOTECanada weighs in on the industry, government policy, investment trends, and introduces the idea of a Canadian Health Sciences Fund, a government sponsored fund dedicated to promoting biotech in Canada along with accelerators who help incubate these companies. Awaiting the creation of a foundational Life Sciences company in Canada, Casey tells us how he thinks this company will emerge.
Episode 15 – Canada’s Innovation Gap
Canada’s Innovation Gap
For Canada’s economic recovery to be successful, the country will need to lean on innovative technology to increase its competitiveness in both local and international markets. Canada has many great research institutions doing fundamental science in the fields of AI, Med-tech, Clean-tech, Industry 4.0 and Quantum computing. But how are we at commercializing these technologies? On this episode of Market Hunt we chat with Suzanne Grant, CEO of the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA).
Episode 16 – The Fintech Ecosystem
The Fintech Ecosystem
The world’s is experiencing the impacts of the collision between Information Computer Technologies and Finance, birthing a sector called Fintech. Learn of its foundations and the fintech ecosystem in this episode with interview guest Professor Hamid Nach.
Episode 17 – Halal Banking in Canada
Halal Banking in Canada
Inclusive banking services are key drivers to build a more robust and equitable economic paradigm. On Part 2 of Market Hunt’s Fintech series, we speak with Mohamad Sawwaf, Co-founder & CEO of Halal Fintech startup, Manzil.
Episode 18 – Demand driven innovation ecosystems
Demand driven innovation ecosystems
What elements are needed to create demand driven innovation ecosystems to build world class companies? On this episode of Market Hunt, we speak with Co-Founder and COO of Canada’s Digital Supercluster, Bill Tam.
Episode 19 – Explainable AI (XAI)
Explainable AI (XAI)
Machines are replacing humans to program software, using deep learning to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues. This automation could turbocharge every industry. But in order to trust it, we need to understand how it works. On this episode of Market Hunt, we chat with Sheldon Fernandez, CEO of DarwinAI.
Episode 20 – Mapping Canada’s social services
Mapping Canada’s social services
Canada has hundreds of thousands of social services dedicated to helping its residents. Meet the company attempting to map them all.
Episode Guest: Dr. Alina Turner, Co-Founder and CEO, HelpSeeker.
Episode 21 – Using AI for drug discovery
Using AI for drug discovery
Artificial intelligence is changing the way drugs are being discovered. Find out how in this episode.
Episode Guest: Handol Kim, Co-Founder and CEO, Variational AI.
Episode 22 – Bridging quantum physics and computer sciece
Bridging quantum physics and computer science
Quantum computing has been hailed as the next revolution in computer science. What are some market applications and how is quantum tech evolving on the hardware and software side?
Episode Guest: Andrew Fursman, Co-Founder and CEO, 1Qbit.