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Ken Harris- EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 – Winner

Business, Travel & Leisure 0:30:34

Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada’s Podcast interviews Ken Harris after receiving the Winner of the EY Award November 26, 2024.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winners:

Tobyn Sowden | Redbrick (Pacific)

Denis Jones | Deveraux Group of Companies (Prairies)

Clive Kinross | Propel Holdings (Ontario)

Hakan Uluer | The Bertossi Group (Atlantic)

Ken Harris | Plusgrade (Québec)

National Honouree Citations:

Jeff Dirks | KBL Environmental Ltd.

Terry Raymond | Fire & Flood Emergency Services Ltd. 

Mina Mekhail | Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.

The Canadian entrepreneurs in the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ North America Class of 2024 and the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network Canadian Class of 2024 were also honoured at the awards show. These programs support high-potential women entrepreneurs and Black and Indigenous leaders by providing access to networks, advisors, learning and resources to help scale their businesses. All three entrepreneur programs are part of EY’s 30-year commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in Canada at every stage of the growth journey.

The 2024 National independent judging panel comprised Tania Clarke, Corporate Director; Andreea Crisan, President and CEO, ANDY Transport; Arlene Dickinson, General Partner, District Ventures Capital; Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President, Knix and Kt by Knix; Ashif Mawji, Managing Director, ScaleGood Fund LP; Kristi Miller, Managing Partner, Krystal Growth Partners; Imran Siddiqui, Managing Director, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

This year’s program national sponsors are TSX Inc., Air Canada, The Printing House, The Globe and Mail and Hillberg & Berk.

 

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Hakan Uluer – EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 – Regional Award Winner

Business, Food & Drink, Hospitality 0:30:34

Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada’s Podcast interviews Hakan Uluer after receiving the Award November 26, 2024.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winners:

Tobyn Sowden | Redbrick (Pacific)

Denis Jones | Deveraux Group of Companies (Prairies)

Clive Kinross | Propel Holdings (Ontario)

Hakan Uluer | The Bertossi Group (Atlantic)

Ken Harris | Plusgrade (Québec)

National Honouree Citations:

Jeff Dirks | KBL Environmental Ltd.

Terry Raymond | Fire & Flood Emergency Services Ltd. 

Mina Mekhail | Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.

The Canadian entrepreneurs in the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ North America Class of 2024 and the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network Canadian Class of 2024 were also honoured at the awards show. These programs support high-potential women entrepreneurs and Black and Indigenous leaders by providing access to networks, advisors, learning and resources to help scale their businesses. All three entrepreneur programs are part of EY’s 30-year commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in Canada at every stage of the growth journey.

The 2024 National independent judging panel comprised Tania Clarke, Corporate Director; Andreea Crisan, President and CEO, ANDY Transport; Arlene Dickinson, General Partner, District Ventures Capital; Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President, Knix and Kt by Knix; Ashif Mawji, Managing Director, ScaleGood Fund LP; Kristi Miller, Managing Partner, Krystal Growth Partners; Imran Siddiqui, Managing Director, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

This year’s program national sponsors are TSX Inc., Air Canada, The Printing House, The Globe and Mail and Hillberg & Berk.

 

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Denis Jones – EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 – Regional Award Winner

Business, Construction, Real Estate 0:30:34

Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada’s Podcast interviews  Denis Jones after receiving the Award November 26, 2024.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winners:

Tobyn Sowden | Redbrick (Pacific)

Denis Jones | Deveraux Group of Companies (Prairies)

Clive Kinross | Propel Holdings (Ontario)

Hakan Uluer | The Bertossi Group (Atlantic)

Ken Harris | Plusgrade (Québec)

National Honouree Citations:

Jeff Dirks | KBL Environmental Ltd.

Terry Raymond | Fire & Flood Emergency Services Ltd. 

Mina Mekhail | Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.

The Canadian entrepreneurs in the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ North America Class of 2024 and the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network Canadian Class of 2024 were also honoured at the awards show. These programs support high-potential women entrepreneurs and Black and Indigenous leaders by providing access to networks, advisors, learning and resources to help scale their businesses. All three entrepreneur programs are part of EY’s 30-year commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in Canada at every stage of the growth journey.

The 2024 National independent judging panel comprised Tania Clarke, Corporate Director; Andreea Crisan, President and CEO, ANDY Transport; Arlene Dickinson, General Partner, District Ventures Capital; Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President, Knix and Kt by Knix; Ashif Mawji, Managing Director, ScaleGood Fund LP; Kristi Miller, Managing Partner, Krystal Growth Partners; Imran Siddiqui, Managing Director, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

This year’s program national sponsors are TSX Inc., Air Canada, The Printing House, The Globe and Mail and Hillberg & Berk.

 

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Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind Canada’s economy, and we’re here to support them every step of the way. For exclusive insights, tips, and success stories from Canada’s top business leaders, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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Clive Kinross – EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 – Regional Award Winner

Business, Finance 0:30:34

Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada’s Podcast interviews Clive Kinross after receiving the Award November 26, 2024.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winners:

Tobyn Sowden | Redbrick (Pacific)

Denis Jones | Deveraux Group of Companies (Prairies)

Clive Kinross | Propel Holdings (Ontario)

Hakan Uluer | The Bertossi Group (Atlantic)

Ken Harris | Plusgrade (Québec)

National Honouree Citations:

Jeff Dirks | KBL Environmental Ltd.

Terry Raymond | Fire & Flood Emergency Services Ltd. 

Mina Mekhail | Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.

The Canadian entrepreneurs in the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ North America Class of 2024 and the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network Canadian Class of 2024 were also honoured at the awards show. These programs support high-potential women entrepreneurs and Black and Indigenous leaders by providing access to networks, advisors, learning and resources to help scale their businesses. All three entrepreneur programs are part of EY’s 30-year commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in Canada at every stage of the growth journey.

The 2024 National independent judging panel comprised Tania Clarke, Corporate Director; Andreea Crisan, President and CEO, ANDY Transport; Arlene Dickinson, General Partner, District Ventures Capital; Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President, Knix and Kt by Knix; Ashif Mawji, Managing Director, ScaleGood Fund LP; Kristi Miller, Managing Partner, Krystal Growth Partners; Imran Siddiqui, Managing Director, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

This year’s program national sponsors are TSX Inc., Air Canada, The Printing House, The Globe and Mail and Hillberg & Berk.

 

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Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind Canada’s economy, and we’re here to support them every step of the way. For exclusive insights, tips, and success stories from Canada’s top business leaders, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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Tobyn Sowden – EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 – Regional Award Winner

Business, Communications, Marketing & Advertising 0:30:34

Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada’s Podcast interviews Tobyn Sowden after receiving the Award November 26, 2024.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winners:

Tobyn Sowden | Redbrick (Pacific)

Denis Jones | Deveraux Group of Companies (Prairies)

Clive Kinross | Propel Holdings (Ontario)

Hakan Uluer | The Bertossi Group (Atlantic)

Ken Harris | Plusgrade (Québec)

National Honouree Citations:

Jeff Dirks | KBL Environmental Ltd.

Terry Raymond | Fire & Flood Emergency Services Ltd. 

Mina Mekhail | Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.

The Canadian entrepreneurs in the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ North America Class of 2024 and the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network Canadian Class of 2024 were also honoured at the awards show. These programs support high-potential women entrepreneurs and Black and Indigenous leaders by providing access to networks, advisors, learning and resources to help scale their businesses. All three entrepreneur programs are part of EY’s 30-year commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in Canada at every stage of the growth journey.

The 2024 National independent judging panel comprised Tania Clarke, Corporate Director; Andreea Crisan, President and CEO, ANDY Transport; Arlene Dickinson, General Partner, District Ventures Capital; Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President, Knix and Kt by Knix; Ashif Mawji, Managing Director, ScaleGood Fund LP; Kristi Miller, Managing Partner, Krystal Growth Partners; Imran Siddiqui, Managing Director, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

This year’s program national sponsors are TSX Inc., Air Canada, The Printing House, The Globe and Mail and Hillberg & Berk.

 

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Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind Canada’s economy, and we’re here to support them every step of the way. For exclusive insights, tips, and success stories from Canada’s top business leaders, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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Bridging a gap by connecting clients with independent, highly skilled cleaners

Business, Tech 0:24:07

Nick Ross, Co-Founder and Acting CEO of Home Spritz, is a dynamic leader with more than a decade of software development experience. A self-professed tech enthusiast, Nick has honed his expertise in team leadership and contributed to reputable FinTech companies. His entrepreneurial drive is evident in his track record of product development across startups and established enterprises.

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Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind Canada’s economy, and we’re here to support them every step of the way. For exclusive insights, tips, and success stories from Canada’s top business leaders, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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Creating a business to give back

Business, Health and Wellness, Retail 0:25:14

Holly Singer is the founder and CEO of Milk Jar, an inclusive candle company that creates job opportunities for people with and without disabilities. Milk Jar also supports inclusive spaces by donating $1 from the sale of every product to organizations that support people with disabilities to learn and grow and initiatives that create inviting spaces. In 8 years, Milk Jar has raised over $350,000 for programs worldwide, from Alberta to Ontario to the U.S. and the U.K! All areas where Milk Jar purchases come from so we can support our customer’s communities to be more inviting. Holly says her employees give Milk Jar a greater purpose and a positive work culture that she will be sharing with you today.

Holly plans to expand inclusive hiring in Calgary by starting a conversation around the benefits of an inclusive workplace and by connecting businesses to service providers and employees to support their inclusive hiring practices and create more inviting spaces.

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Reviving a Legacy: How This Entrepreneur Built a North American Luxury Suit Brand

Business, Fashion & Garments 0:25:49

Zahir Rajani is the visionary entrepreneur behind The Sartorial Shop, a rapidly growing men’s luxury garment brand. The Sartorial Shop, originally a family-owned business that first opened in 1984 in New Westminster, British Columbia, has been transformed under Zahir’s leadership. After the store closed in 2010, Zahir re-opened it last year, with a fresh new direction and modern approach, in New Westminster’s historic downtown. In June of this year, Zahir rebranded the business to The Sartorial Shop, relocating the flagship atelier to Vancouver’s vibrant downtown.

Under Zahir’s guidance, the brand has quickly expanded from a local presence in Vancouver to a North American powerhouse. The Sartorial Shop has also secured partnerships with some of the most prestigious fabric mills in the UK and EU. Notably, it is the only Canadian company offering the Florentine Cut, an exceptional suit style made exclusively in Florence, Italy.

Prior to founding The Sartorial Shop, Zahir spent over two decades in senior executive roles. As Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at the Onni Group, he was responsible for driving over $200 million in annual revenue. He has also held high-level positions at Redstone, showcasing his expertise in financial strategy and leadership.

Today, Zahir is passionate about sharing his entrepreneurial journey and inspiring others to pursue their passions. Through his story, he hopes to motivate others to take bold steps toward their dreams, just as he did when he made the leap from a corporate career to revive his family’s legacy in the world of men’s fashion.

Join Our Community of Canadian Entrepreneurs!

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L’importance de l’authenticité, la résilience et la détermination en entrepreneurship

Business, Coaching & Consulting, Communications, Events & Entertainment, Health and Wellness 0:28:45

Cynthia Daoust https://www.linkedin.com/in/spheria/ conjugue un BACC en animation et gestion culturelle à son expérience d’entrepreneure en production d’événements à son compte depuis plus de 30 ans. Elle a conçu, de toutes pièces, plus de 500 événements clé en main dans sa carrière et a géré des événements d’envergure nationale, des événements d’affaires internationales et des événements grand public.

Elle a fondée en 2003 Sphéria Événements, https://www.spheria.ca/ une firme d’expertise en production d’événements corporatif clé en main sur mesure. Et, elle est productrice de ses propres événements-maison Les Bals de Noël Sphéria des PME qui font fureur depuis 2007.
Aussi auteure du livre Sortie du Bois, un guide de stratégies clés, de questions concrètes et de méthodes éprouvées qui non seulement peuvent aider une personne à se sortir d’un tourbillon dépressif, mais aussi réduire les chances de revivre un épisode aussi dramatique.

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From launching in the pandemic to leading change in bio-technology

Business, Medical, Tech 0:19:47

Dr. Stephanie Willerth is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Victoria and an international leader in biomaterials and tissue engineering. She founded the award-winning biotechnology spin off company – Axolotl Biosciences in March 2020. The company sells bio-inks for printing human tissues.

Join Our Community of Canadian Entrepreneurs!

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