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The Exchange for Entrepreneurs™ Podcast

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If you are an avid follower of financial markets, stocks, or anything entrepreneurial, then The Exchange for Entrepreneurs™ podcast is your source for must-listen conversations with business leaders and influencers in capital markets. Stay informed and connected to the brightest minds in finance and public markets and benefit from the professional insights offered by our esteemed guests.

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Episodes

Tariffs Bite, Gold Shines, and Cannabis Rebounds on The Market This Month | S1-E7

🎉 Episode 7 of The Market This Month is live! Powered by the Canadian Securities Exchange in partnership with Stockhouse, host Anna Serin and StoneCastle Investment Management's Bruce Campbell return with insights on tariffs, rates, commodities, cannabis, and small-cap strength. 🌿 Spotlight topic: Cannabis stocks spark renewed interest after President Trump floated reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III. From tax relief under Section 280E to potential U.S. exchange listings, Anna and Bruce un...

Aug 22, 202533 min

Bitcoin Hits Highs and Gold Shines on The Market This Month | S1-E6

🎉 Episode 6 of Market This Month is live! Powered by the Canadian Securities Exchange in partnership with Stockhouse, host Anna Serin and StoneCastle’s Bruce Campbell return with hot takes on crypto, commodities, and small-cap momentum. 💰 Spotlight topic: Bitcoin is back. With fresh highs and institutional inflows via ETFs, is crypto entering its next era of mainstream adoption? Anna and Bruce trace its journey from pizza purchases to trillion-dollar market caps. 🍕➡️📈 📊 Also in this episode...

Aug 05, 202529 min

SoRI Replay: Mining for Change in the Resource Sector with Brent Gilchrist

🏒⛏️ From the ice to the investment desk, Brent Gilchrist brings a unique and powerful perspective to resource investing in Canada. In this replay from the Summit on Responsible Investment, CSE’s Anna Serin sits down with the former NHL player and now CEO of Deans Knight Capital to explore what responsible investing really looks like in the Canadian resource sector. 💬 “Canada produces the best miners in the world—and we export them. We also export our environmental standards, our financial expe...

Jul 18, 202517 min

Democratizing Healthcare with AI | The CSE Podcast E18-S4 (SoRI 2025)

🎙️ On the Canadian Securities Exchange’s podcast, Dr. Essam Hamza, CEO of Treatment.com AI Inc. (CSE:TRUE), and Dr. Bill Cherniak, CEO of Rocket Doctor, join host James Black to discuss how AI, virtual care, and new healthcare models are reshaping access to care in Canada and beyond. Essam shares how Treatment.com’s AI-powered tools help streamline patient triage and reduce administrative burdens, allowing doctors to focus more on care and less on paperwork. Bill explains how Rocket Doctor’s pl...

Jun 03, 202536 minSeason 4Ep. 18

Community Bonds and Purpose-Driven Investing | The CSE Podcast E17-S4 (SoRI 2025)

🎙️ On the Canadian Securities Exchange podcast, James Black sits down with Ryan Collins-Swartz, co-founder of Tapestry Community Capital, as part of the CSE’s Summit on Responsible Investment series. Ryan shares his journey from traditional finance into impact investing, driven by a vision to empower communities through local investments in affordable housing, arts spaces, and renewable energy. Tapestry helps organizations raise capital via community bonds, offering investors a way to generate ...

May 27, 202516 minSeason 4Ep. 17

The Role of Exchanges in Sustainable Finance | The CSE Podcast E16-S4 (SoRI 2025)

🎙️ On the Canadian Securities Exchange’s podcast, Nandini Sukumar, CEO of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), joins host James Black to discuss the vital role stock exchanges play in advancing global sustainability. Nandini shares how the WFE—representing over 250 exchanges and clearinghouses worldwide—is helping unify industry standards on ESG reporting, transition finance, and nature-related disclosures. With 82% of member exchanges now offering ESG-related products, sustainability is no...

May 21, 202518 minSeason 4Ep. 16

Why Tech is Booming in the Okanagan | The CSE Podcast E15-S4

🎙️ On the Canadian Securities Exchange’s podcast, Brea Lake, CEO of Accelerate Okanagan, joins host Anna Serin to highlight how Kelowna has become a growing hub for innovation, investment, and sustainable tech in Western Canada. Brea shares how Accelerate Okanagan supports startups through mentorship, community, and capital—and why initiatives like the Okanagan Angel Summit are helping local companies scale and attract investor interest. With emerging clusters in agri-tech, clean tech, and gami...

May 15, 202515 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Striking Gold in the Permit Process | The CSE Podcast E14-S4

🎙️ On the Canadian Securities Exchange’s podcast, Rana Vig, CEO & Director of Blue Lagoon Resources, joins host Anna Serin to share a major milestone: receiving the permit to bring the company’s Dome Mountain gold project into production. Rana breaks down the challenges of navigating the permitting process in British Columbia—one that only a handful of mining companies have successfully completed in the past decade. With production targeted for summer 2025 and gold prices at record highs, B...

May 14, 202511 min

Trade Wars, Soaring Gold, and Canada's Election on The Market This Month | S1-E3

🎉 Episode 3 of Market This Month is live! Presented by the Canadian Securities Exchange in partnership with Stockhouse, host Anna Serin and Bruce Campbell of StoneCastle Investment Management return to unpack another turbulent month in the junior and small-cap markets. From a staggering $10 trillion global market swing to soaring VIX levels and a historic gold price, April 2025 has tested investor confidence like never before. 📉💥 Watch this month's episode to gain insights on what this means ...

Apr 29, 202531 min

Chris King on the OTCID Evolution for Pink Securities | The CSE Podcast E12-S4

🎙️ On the Canadian Securities Exchange's podcast, Chris King of OTC Markets Group joins host James Black to break down the upcoming launch of the OTCID tier— and what it means for Canadian-listed companies. With the Pink Current tier set to be discontinued on July 1, 2025, Chris explains why CSE and other Canadian issuers need to act now to maintain access to U.S. investors and trading platforms. The new OTCID tier provides a baseline of disclosure in the U.S., helping companies stay visible, t...

Apr 17, 20259 minSeason 4Ep. 12

Market Mayhem: Tariffs, Inflation & The Fed on The Market This Month | S1-E2

🎉 Episode 2 of Market This Month is here! Presented by the Canadian Securities Exchange in partnership with Stockhouse, host Anna Serin is joined once again by Bruce Campbell of StoneCastle Investment Management for a timely deep dive into the forces shaping junior and small-cap markets. From escalating U.S. tariffs and market volatility to gold and copper highs and standout moments from PDAC 2025, this episode is packed with insights to help guide your investment outlook this year. 📊 #MarketT...

Mar 24, 202527 min

Max Cunningham on the Australian Markets and Dual Listings | The CSE Podcast E11-S4

🎙️ On the latest Canadian Securities Exchange podcast, Max Cunningham, CEO of the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX), joins host Anna Serin for an exclusive conversation about Australia’s evolving capital markets and the opportunities for Canadian companies. In this special episode, Max shares his vision for NSX as a challenger exchange, the impact of Australia’s $3 trillion superannuation fund, and how dual listings can create new capital-raising opportunities for growth companies. He ...

Mar 20, 202523 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Tariffs and Trade Tensions on The Market This Month | S1-E1

🎉 The Canadian Securities Exchange, in partnership with Stockhouse, is proud to launch the inaugural episode of The Market This Month, hosted by Anna Serin. In this debut episode, Anna teams up with financial expert Bruce Campbell from Stone Castle Investment Management to dive into the latest trends in junior and small-cap markets—from the evolving impact of tariffs and trade dynamics to emerging opportunities in the resource and energy sectors. 📈 Watch and gain insights to help shape your 20...

Feb 25, 202525 min

Ross Beaty on the Gold Price/Gold Equities Disconnect | The CSE Podcast E9-S4

🎙️ On the Canadian Securities Exchange's podcast, mining industry legend Ross Beaty joins host James Black for an exclusive conversation recorded during #VRIC2025 In this special episode, Ross shares his insights on the disconnect between gold prices and mining equities, explaining why junior miners remain undervalued despite a strong gold market. He breaks down the current market challenges, investor sentiment, and what catalysts could bring money back into the sector. Ross also discusses the ...

Feb 19, 202517 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Rick Rule on Resource Market Opportunities in 2025 | The CSE Podcast E8-S4

🎙️ On the Canadian Securities Exchange's podcast, legendary resource investor Rick Rule joins host Anna Serin for a special discussion, sharing insights from his 50-year career in the industry. In this exclusive interview, Rick discusses why natural resource stocks have lagged behind underlying commodities and why he sees this as a prime environment for selective investors. He emphasizes the importance of patience and discipline in speculative investments, offering his specific criteria for ide...

Feb 10, 202521 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Andy Schectman on the Future of the Resource Market | The CSE Podcast E7-S4

🎙️ On the Canadian Securities Exchange's podcast, Andy Schectman, President and CEO of Miles Franklin, joins host Anna Serin to discuss key trends in the precious metals industry, drawing from his 35 years of experience. In this exclusive interview, Andy highlights the record surge in central bank gold purchases as institutions shift from US treasuries to gold as a preferred reserve asset and explains why he sees potential in the junior mining sector. While intrigued by the growing connection b...

Feb 05, 202524 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Anna Serin and Bruce Campbell Recap the 2024 Markets | The CSE Podcast E6-S4

🎙️ On the latest episode of the Canadian Securities Exchange's podcast, host Anna Serin and Bruce Campbell of StoneCastle Investment Management reflect on the CSE's dynamic 2024, marked by its 20th anniversary, numerous new listings, and membership in the World Federation of Exchanges. They discuss the year's market trends, including record-high gold prices that didn't immediately benefit junior explorers, rising interest rates addressing inflation, and the election of a new U.S. president with...

Jan 16, 202536 min

Transforming Investment for Long-Term Wellbeing | Summit on Responsible Investment 2024

We’re thrilled to share an insightful presentation by Dr. Victoria Hurth, featured at the Canadian Securities Exchange’s Summit on Responsible Investment (SORI)! 🎬 In this presentation, Dr. Hurth dives into the rapidly evolving landscape of investing, regulation, and the state of our economy. Key Highlights: ✨ Guiding Principles in a Complex World : Dr. Hurth emphasizes that while the world may be complex, fundamental principles can steer us towards a common goal: ensuring long-term well-being ...

Nov 14, 202446 min

Introducing the Summit on Responsible Investment 2024

Get ready to dive into the future of responsible investing! 🌎 The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) brought together top companies and thought leaders for the 2023 Summit on Responsible Investment (SORI) in Kelowna, Canada. Now in 2024, we've taken it online to make this crucial conversation global! 🌐 Tune in to our online SORI series, packed with insights on ESG, sustainability, and the latest in responsible investment trends. 📈 Don’t miss out—subscribe to the CSE YouTube channel now to sta...

Nov 13, 20244 min

Chris King on Listing Local, Trading Global | The CSE Podcast E4-S4

This week host James Black welcomes Chris King, Senior Vice President at OTC Markets Group who shares his insights on how to best leverage a Canadian listing through the facilities of the OTC Markets' QB, and QX tiers. Topics discussed include: 0:00 Introducing OTC Markets Group 1:35 The OTC advantages for international, listed companies 3:05 The impact of quotation on trading 3:35 Preparing to get quoted 6:15 The Pink Sheets, stay or go? 7:25 The cost of getting quotes and reference clients 8:2...

Jun 03, 202417 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Thomas S. Caldwell's Financial Outlook for 2024 | The CSE Podcast E3-S4

This week we welcome back Thomas S. Caldwell, Chairman of Caldwell Securities who shares his annual outlook for the market and economy and explains why there are reasons for investor optimism this year. #Alwaysinvested 🔴 Subscribe for more great CSE insights and interviews here: https://go.thecse.com/CSETV-Subscribe #alwaysinvested STAY CONNECTED WITH THE CSE ============================= 📧 - NEWSLETTER: https://go.thecse.com/CSE-Mailing-List-Subscribe 🎧 - PODCAST: https://blog.thecse.com/cse...

Feb 14, 202410 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Jason Barnard & Scott Eldridge on All Things Lithium | The CSE Podcast E2-S4

This week, host Anna Serin is joined by Jason Barnard CEO of Foremost Lithium (CSE:FAT) and Scott Eldridge, CEO of United Lithium (CSE:ULTH), to discuss the trends and global dynamics that are influencing the supply and demand for lithium. Anna, Jason, and Scott also discuss the use cases for the metal and how the emergence of electric vehicles has impacted exploration efforts across the world including Canada and Australia. #Alwaysinvested Host: Anna Serin Guests: Jason Barnard and Scott Eldrid...

Jan 26, 202448 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Gwen Preston on Resource Trends for 2024 | The CSE Podcast E1-S4

This week, host Anna Serin is joined by Gwen Preston , newsletter writer, and mining news blogger at #ResourceMaven to discuss recent developments and current trends in the mineral exploration and investment space. Gwen shares her views on how rate hikes have impacted the mineral investment space, the new competition for speculative capital, and the impact of electrification on the global demand for mineral supplies. Consider this your primer during mineral investing season at VRIC, RoundUp and ...

Jan 23, 202426 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Hamish Khamisa on Retail Investors & Making the World "Better" | The CSE Podcast Ep15-S3

Welcome back to The Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. This week, host James Black is joined by Hamish Khamisa, Founder and President of Sparx Publishing Group, where they discuss his findings from over a decade of analyzing investment trends, particularly those in the self-directed investment space. James and Hamish then go deeper into the trends that are arising as a result of changing investor demographics, as well as the real impacts of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) company pr...

May 17, 202330 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Robert Twibaze and Mark Mutaahi on Entrepreneurship in Africa | The CSE Podcast Ep14-S3

Welcome back to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. On this week's episode, host James Black welcomes back Rob Cook, Sr. VP at the Canadian Securities Exchange to share interviews and stories from his recent journey to Rwanda and Uganda. During his travels Rob sat down for conversations with intrepid entrepreneurs including Robert Twibaze, a hotelier in Kigali, Rwanda who shares the origin story of his new hotel the "Governor's Residence" that finds its origins back to when he was a local to...

Apr 20, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Neil Seeman "Unpacks" the Entrepreneurial Brain | The CSE Podcast Ep13-S3

Welcome back to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. On this week's episode, host James Black welcomes back Neil Seeman, a Canadian educator, internet entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and author. Neil's new book "Accelerated Minds: Unlocking the Fascinating, Inspiring, and Often Destructive Impulses that Drive the Entrepreneurial Brain" dives into the brain science of why entrepreneurs do what they do and take the risks that they take. In this conversation Neil emphasizes the role of dop...

Apr 05, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Quawntay "Bosco" Adams on the Path to Freedom | The CSE Podcast Ep12-S3

Welcome back to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. On this week's episode host James Black taps into the extraordinary journey of Quawntay "Bosco" Adams, whose odyssey from the streets of Compton to federal prison and now to Hollywood is truly the story of one man whose dream was simply too big for anything to stop. Bosco's story is the entrepreneurial journey personified - a journey where nothing is guaranteed, the odds are lopsided, and resources are slim at best. In this discussion, Quaw...

Mar 31, 202327 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Alex Tapscott on Charting New Frontiers in a "Web3" World | The CSE Podcast Ep11-S3

Welcome back to the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. On this week's episode, host James Black welcomes back Alex Tapscott, Co-Founder of the Blockchain Research Institute to talk about all things blockchain, decentralized finance, and Web3. This conversation is a natural extension from James and Alex's conversation back in 2019 where Alex discussed the origins and practical implications of the 'Blockchain Revolution'. Alex is now on the path to launching his new book "Web3: Charting the Inter...

Mar 23, 202329 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Bill Besenhofer on Creating "Honest Food" for All | The CSE Podcast Ep10-S3

On this episode of the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast we welcome back Bill Besenhofer, CEO of The Fresh Factory (CSE:FRSH). In this week's conversation, we chat about the platform they have built to accelerate the growth of disruptive food and beverage brands that are vertically integrated from the farm to shelf. The Fresh Factory strives to provide tangible answers to some profound questions facing modern consumers - how do we eat healthier? How do we do this at scale? How do we get better ...

Mar 16, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 10

IWD 2023 Special: Women in Capital Markets | The CSE Podcast Ep9-S3

It's International Women's Day! Join the Canadian Securities Exchange's Anna Serin as she's joined by CSE CFO Mary Anne Palangio and CSE CLO Tracey Stern for a special edition of the Exchange for Entrepreneurs Podcast. In this episode, Mary Anne and Tracey share perspectives earned through their unique journeys in the Canadian Capital Markets, including the specific challenges and opportunities they see for women building their careers in the legal, finance, and accounting sectors. #alwaysinvest...

Mar 09, 202327 minSeason 3Ep. 9
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