With over 900,000 businesses in Canada and 95,000 new companies registered every year, it's clear that the Canadian startup scene is booming. Adding to that, small and mid-sized businesses contribute 50% to Canada's GDP and employ 13 million Canadians—so embracing and supporting Canadian entrepreneurs is more important than ever.

On this episode of Behind the Growth, Imran is joined by Liesl Mulholland and Isabel Nolan from Startup Canada, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Canadian startups grow. Isabel leads Startup Women, empowering female-identifying entrepreneurs, while Liesl heads Startup Global, helping Canadian startups expand internationally.

Together, they'll share the impact of their programs, initiatives, and vision for Canada's entrepreneurial landscape. Whether you're just starting out or already growing your business, this episode is packed with valuable insights to succeed in the ever-changing world of startups.

Key Takeaways:

- Startup Canada is a gateway to your entrepreneurial peers
- Supporting women entrepreneurs = supporting a nation
- The support you need is out there: Startup Canada can help you get it
- The global market is within reach
- You could be 6 months or 5 years into your journey, but Startup Canada will help you reach your goals

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