Welcome to Find A Way Podcast, the podcast that celebrates the remarkable journeys and groundbreaking achievements of immigrant entrepreneurs who have founded startups in North America.
Join us as we dive deep into the personal stories of these inspiring individuals, exploring their challenges, triumphs, and the diverse range of innovative companies they have built.
Each episode features engaging interviews with immigrant founders, hailing from various corners of the world, who have embraced the North American dream and turned their entrepreneurial visions into reality. Discover how they overcame cultural barriers, navigated complex immigration systems, and seized opportunities to create thriving businesses that have made a lasting impact.
Our conversations delve into the heart of their entrepreneurial spirit, shedding light on the lessons learned, the unique perspectives they bring, and the passion that fuels their ambition. Listen as they share their insights, strategies, and unconventional approaches to problem-solving, revealing the power of diversity and inclusion in shaping the startup landscape.
From technology-driven ventures to socially conscious enterprises, "Find A Way Podcast" covers a wide range of industries and sectors.
Gain invaluable knowledge from these trailblazers as they discuss their disruptive ideas, successful growth strategies, and the profound impact they are making in their respective fields.
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup enthusiast, or simply curious about the human stories behind innovative businesses, this podcast offers a wealth of inspiration, practical advice, and thought-provoking discussions. Join us on this captivating journey as we celebrate the resilience, creativity, and determination of immigrant founders who have turned their dreams into tangible, world-changing realities.
"Find A Way Podcast" is your go-to resource for unlocking the wisdom of remarkable immigrant startup founders, exploring the intersection of entrepreneurship and multicultural experiences. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered to embrace your own entrepreneurial journey.
Subscribe now and join us for insightful conversations with immigrant founders who are redefining what it means to innovate in North America.
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Welcome to Find A Way Podcast, the podcast that celebrates the remarkable journeys and groundbreaking achievements of immigrant entrepreneurs who have founded startups in North America.
Join us as we dive deep into the personal stories of these inspiring individuals, exploring their challenges, triumphs, and the diverse range of innovative companies they have built.
Each episode features engaging interviews with immigrant founders, hailing from various corners of the world, who have embraced the North American dream and turned their entrepreneurial visions into reality. Discover how they overcame cultural barriers, navigated complex immigration systems, and seized opportunities to create thriving businesses that have made a lasting impact.
Our conversations delve into the heart of their entrepreneurial spirit, shedding light on the lessons learned, the unique perspectives they bring, and the passion that fuels their ambition. Listen as they share their insights, strategies, and unconventional approaches to problem-solving, revealing the power of diversity and inclusion in shaping the startup landscape.
From technology-driven ventures to socially conscious enterprises, "Find A Way Podcast" covers a wide range of industries and sectors.
Gain invaluable knowledge from these trailblazers as they discuss their disruptive ideas, successful growth strategies, and the profound impact they are making in their respective fields.
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup enthusiast, or simply curious about the human stories behind innovative businesses, this podcast offers a wealth of inspiration, practical advice, and thought-provoking discussions. Join us on this captivating journey as we celebrate the resilience, creativity, and determination of immigrant founders who have turned their dreams into tangible, world-changing realities.
"Find A Way Podcast" is your go-to resource for unlocking the wisdom of remarkable immigrant startup founders, exploring the intersection of entrepreneurship and multicultural experiences. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered to embrace your own entrepreneurial journey.
Subscribe now and join us for insightful conversations with immigrant founders who are redefining what it means to innovate in North America.
Dozie is the Managing Editor and Host of The Newcomers — a media platform that dives deep into what it truly means to be an immigrant.
Before launching The Newcomers, Dozie was the Executive Editor at The CMO Club, leading stories that connected and inspired B2B marketing leaders. He also helped build and scale the content engine at UserGems as their first content marketing hire, guiding the company's growth from seed to Series A.
Dozie is an AWAI-certified direct response copywriter and a Cannes Lions–certified storyteller. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Strategy from Lagos Business School, a Diploma in Social and Content Strategy from Miami Ad School in Toronto, and he's an alumnus of the prestigious Stanford SEED program.
Jessica is a caregiver, researcher, and healthcare leader dedicated to advancing equity in dementia care. Drawing on over a decade of experience in healthcare and her personal journey caring for her father, Jessica has championed systemic improvements that make care more inclusive, culturally responsive, and person-centered.
Currently completing her Master's at York University, she is focused on closing service gaps in dementia care for equity-seeking groups. In our conversation, Jessica shares how lived experience and research can come together to transform healthcare and empower caregivers across Canada.
At 19, left Bogotá with a suitcase full of dreams and a heart full of uncertainty. Since then, she's built and rebuilt her life across continents—through marriage, divorce, loss, and profound reinvention.
Today, she's a career strategist, life coach, and business advisor helping multi-passionate women and newcomer entrepreneurs create lives and careers rooted in alignment, intention, and freedom. In this conversation, Camila shares how every setback became an invitation to start again, and why no experience is ever wasted when you're paying attention.
Ayoola is a tech entrepreneur, creative strategist, and founder of KintraceAI—an AI-powered storytelling platform helping families preserve and pass down their legacies in deeply personal and culturally inclusive ways.
With over a decade in design, marketing, and digital transformation, Ayoola has led 200+ branding and innovation projects for global brands like Nike, Microsoft, and American Tower. Before KintraceAI, he founded Bedouin Group, a boutique innovation consultancy in Lagos, Nigeria.
Since moving to Canada in 2023, he has immersed himself in the country's innovation ecosystem through programs at Communitech and Velocity, earning the MBET People's Choice Award at the University of Waterloo.
A passionate community-builder and storyteller, Ayoola is driven by one belief: legacy is not what we leave behind, but what we pass forward—intentionally, and with care.
Dhiraj Hariramani is the founder of LearnIt, an Ontario-based organization helping students gain real-world skills often missing in traditional classrooms. Born in Kampala, Uganda, Dhiraj began teaching tech at orphanages at 14, sparking his passion for education and equity.
After moving to Canada to study at UBC, he launched LearnIt to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical skills. LearnIt partners with schools across Ontario, offering workshops on leadership, entrepreneurship, and public speaking—delivered by professionals from top companies like Google, Deloitte, and Accenture.
He also hosts The LearnIt Podcast, featuring conversations with education leaders about innovative teaching.
As an immigrant entrepreneur, Dhiraj is reimagining education to empower students with the confidence, curiosity, and skills they need to thrive.
Originally from Hungary, Madeleine built a thriving fashion agency before immigrating to Canada in search of new opportunities. Starting over was challenging—navigating language barriers, rebuilding social circles, and working tirelessly to make ends meet.
Learning to sew at 11 from her grandmother, she turned her lifelong craft into a business. Today, she is the proud founder and owner of multiple textile-related ventures, a testament to her resilience, determination, and love for high-quality craftsmanship.
Today's guest is a powerhouse in the SaaS world who made a bold move—relocating to Canada with her team to pursue a dream of building an international business from the ground up. And what a journey it's been!
Sheida is the co-founder and COO of Flowjin, a fast-growing platform helping founders and marketers turn long-form content into high-performing social posts, ads, and sales assets. Since launching Flowjin in late 2022—just after arriving in Canada—Sheida has grown the platform to over 100,000 users in more than 50 countries.
Before Flowjin, she ran a business design studio in Iran, and today, she's not only building a global brand but also proudly earned her first Canadian dollar through her own business.
Amandipp Singh is a social entrepreneur and inclusion advocate with over a decade of experience in accessibility, employment equity, and innovation. Born in India with partial vision, he founded Enabled Talent, an AI-powered platform connecting people with disabilities to inclusive jobs, and leads the Disability Entrepreneurs & Career Network.
Now based in Canada, Amandipp collaborates with startups and nonprofits to build accessible, impact-driven ventures. His work has earned national recognition, including being named one of India's Top 100 Achievers with Disabilities.
Today's guest has a story that feels like it was written for the big screen.
Born in Brazil and one of 21 siblings, he learned the value of hard work and family from a young age. At just 13 years old, he made a powerful decision—to help his parents manage the monthly bills, planting the first seeds of responsibility and purpose.
Fast forward to today, he is the founder and president of the Seeds of Dreams Institute, a place where vision meets action and potential is nurtured into greatness. He spent years as an executive at The Walt Disney Company, learning from and contributing to the magic behind one of the most iconic brands in the world.
He's the author of 8 books, a filmmaker who brought stories to life through a short movie and a documentary about Walt Disney, and an unwavering believer in the power of dreams.
And today our guest is someone very special, as you might notice the last name.
It is Priscilla Zanatelli.
Priscilla is the founder of Next Step and an experienced career mentor with over 20 years in Human Resources. Priscilla reached the position of HR Manager in a Fortune 100 company in the United States, leading HR for multiple manufacturing sites: a space still largely male-dominated.
As a Brazilian, a woman, and an immigrant, she overcame significant challenges that shaped her deep understanding of what truly drives career growth.
Through international certifications, two master's degrees, and years of mentoring professionals across industries, Priscilla now helps others grow faster and position themselves for the roles and salaries they deserve. Her work focuses on strategic positioning, relational intelligence, and building the mindset needed to succeed in competitive environments.
Sanjeev is the founder of CareFrame, a startup focused on accelerating research in healthcare. He is a dental graduate with a Master's in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan.
During his education at University of Michigan, he worked in the Engagement Team of the Project Learning Health System at the University of Michigan Third Century Initiatives as a research associate. They presented their work at the 48th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences.
Sanjeev holds a patent for the application of autoencoder neural networks to medication administration records, aiding in identifying drug diversion by floor nurses.
Motivated by the potential of scaling clinical research with GenAI led to the inception of CareFrame.
Rajika Mahan is a certified Transformational Life Coach, Positive Intelligence Coach, and Soma Breath Instructor. She specializes in dream-building, results acceleration, and guiding individuals to break free from limitations to create fulfilling lives.
Originally from New Delhi, India, Rajika moved to the U.S. in 1983 and is currently expanding her expertise through a Neuro Coaching certification. She is also a co-author of the bestselling book Short, Sweet, and Sacred. Based in Virginia, she enjoys reading, crime shows, and horseback riding.
Eugene Berezin is a business mentor who blends his background in clinical psychology with high-performance sales strategy to help service-based entrepreneurs sell authentically.
Through his Sell the Way You Love mentorship, he guides coaches and consultants in mastering high-ticket sales without pressure or burnout, using his Marketer Archetypes Framework to align strategy with personality.
As an immigrant and former asylum seeker, Eugene is passionate about empowering Black and Latino entrepreneurs to build profitable, fulfilling businesses. He also hosts the Heart and Profit Podcast, sharing insights on sales, messaging, and emotional resilience.
Sairan started as an engineer, thriving in the world of innovation and problem-solving. But over time, she discovered a deeper passion—empowering midlife women to embrace their next chapter with confidence.
Now, as a coach and mentor, she helps women over 50 uncover hidden talents, launch businesses, and make bold moves—proving that it's never too late to start something new. With a rich background in systems integration engineering, quality assurance, and leadership development, she has seamlessly blended her technical expertise with her passion for mentorship.
She is a champion of transformation, a strategic thinker, and a master at bridging communication gaps within organizations. Whether it's fostering the next generation of leaders or guiding women through life-changing reinventions in just 28 days, she is a force to be reckoned with.
Ameya, originally from India, earned an MBA from Queen's University and has a background in digital transformation. At the Toronto Star, he spent five years leading digital media and advertising initiatives, launching innovative products to meet evolving market demands.
In 2019, Ameya founded ScaleUp42 to help small and family-owned businesses compete in the digital marketplace. The company quickly became a trusted partner for e-commerce retailers, offering strategic marketing support to empower growth.
In 2023, he launched HealthBuddha, a platform connecting users with health practitioners to make natural therapies more accessible. Ameya's work reflects his passion for innovation, community building, and empowering others in health and business.
Bilal is a visionary entrepreneur that combines technical expertise with creative innovation to revolutionize how businesses uses animation for growth. With a background in Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Bilal has led large-scale projects, taught as a university lecturer, and spent over four years navigating the entrepreneurial journey, gaining invaluable insights along the way.
Now based in Cambridge, Ontario, Bilal is the founder of an animation studio dedicated to leveraging storytelling to elevate branding, marketing, and training solutions. Passionate about changing perspectives through animation, Bilal is on a mission: to inspire and create meaningful impact through his work.
Abhijit is an entrepreneur & podcast host. Abhijit has extensive experience in Marketing, Sales & Product – Launching brands for multinational CPG firms in Canada and launching tech products for unicorn Saas companies globally.
He is the Founder of Hostelmatch – a hostel search aggregator that helps backpackers find the best hostels based on their preferences and compare prices between booking platforms. He is also the podcast host for the Globe & Grind podcast, bringing in a spotlighting talent in the travel tech space.
An entrepreneur, Abhijit is a sculptor at heart having represented India and world sculpting competitions. His goal is to build products and services that help people grow mentally and allow them to channel their creative side.
His company is supported by multiple incubators and accelerators in Canada and he plans to make Hostelmatch the "Skyscanner for Hostels".
Every once in a while, we like to give the opportunity to highlight the incredible work of other immigrants that have been dedicating their professional lives to supporting entrepreneurs and this amazing ecosystem we are part of.
On today's episode, we're joined by a guest who has truly embraced the journey of building a new life from the ground up in Canada. Moving here in 2018, Mustafa started his adventure in the charming town of Kingston, before making the leap to Toronto.
Through volunteering, networking, and creating meaningful connections, he found his way in this vibrant city, thriving both professionally and personally. Currently, he serves as the Marketing Manager for TBDC, one of Toronto's Training & Startup Incubator, where he supports entrepreneurs on their paths to success.
Beyond his work, he's also a dedicated food and travel blogger, sharing Toronto's best hidden gems and culinary spots, and he gives back to the community through volunteering with Rotary.
Jhonas has been immersed in communication, marketing, and sales since the age of 18, working across radio, TV, magazines, and digital media to create impactful campaigns.
Shortly after high school, he sold an entertainment website he founded, which had grown to attract major brand sponsorships.
In 2019, Jhonas came to Canada for an exchange program, later returning to Brazil to manage digital projects for iconic brands like Warner Bros, McDonald's, Disney, and Sony Music. Now based in Ontario, Jhonas has launched JCDS, a Digital Out-of-Home company dedicated to connecting small communities and businesses with digital media opportunities.
Since November, JCDS has navigated its first year, securing partnerships and establishing a foothold in the market.
Originally from the suburbs of Tripoli, Lebanon. Ali was raised in a catholic french school. He received a scholarship at the age of 16 to be an exchange student in the US, and with that he widened his dreams, ambitions and drive.
Ali was a refugee several times from 2005 until 2014, the first being after the Israeli invasion, the second time in 2012 after the Outbreak of ISIS and then he decided to leave Lebanon in 2015.
He moved to UAE after finishing his MBA from the Lebanese American University and started working in the Sales department with P&G and within one year, he moved to Nestle UAE. Fast Forward to six years later and he is the Strategic National Key Account Manager, managing portfolios with sales that ranged from 10 to 90M USD/year, with a team ranging from 4 to 68 people.
Ali wanted to embrace Innovation and entrepreneurship after an 8 years experience in corporate, so he decided to come to Canada and do his masters in innovation at Queens University.
Ali Zaydan is currently the CEO and co-founder of Drivisa.
Welcome to Find A Way Podcast, the podcast that celebrates the remarkable journeys and groundbreaking achievements of immigrant entrepreneurs who have founded startups in North America.
Join us as we dive deep into the personal stories of these inspiring individuals, exploring their challenges, triumphs, and the diverse range of innovative companies they have built.
Each episode features engaging interviews with immigrant founders, hailing from various corners of the world, who have embraced the North American dream and turned their entrepreneurial visions into reality. Discover how they overcame cultural barriers, navigated complex immigration systems, and seized opportunities to create thriving businesses that have made a lasting impact.
Our conversations delve into the heart of their entrepreneurial spirit, shedding light on the lessons learned, the unique perspectives they bring, and the passion that fuels their ambition. Listen as they share their insights, strategies, and unconventional approaches to problem-solving, revealing the power of diversity and inclusion in shaping the startup landscape.
From technology-driven ventures to socially conscious enterprises, "Find A Way Podcast" covers a wide range of industries and sectors.
Gain invaluable knowledge from these trailblazers as they discuss their disruptive ideas, successful growth strategies, and the profound impact they are making in their respective fields.
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup enthusiast, or simply curious about the human stories behind innovative businesses, this podcast offers a wealth of inspiration, practical advice, and thought-provoking discussions. Join us on this captivating journey as we celebrate the resilience, creativity, and determination of immigrant founders who have turned their dreams into tangible, world-changing realities.
"Find A Way Podcast" is your go-to resource for unlocking the wisdom of remarkable immigrant startup founders, exploring the intersection of entrepreneurship and multicultural experiences. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered to embrace your own entrepreneurial journey.
Subscribe now and join us for insightful conversations with immigrant founders who are redefining what it means to innovate in North America.
