Live Tech Poutine Recording @ Ax-C

About this episode

Innovative entrepreneurs from Quebec Tech share their journeys and insights in a live recording.

In this live podcast episode of Tech Poutine, four innovative entrepreneurs from Quebec Tech share their journeys, challenges, and insights. The discussion was held at Ax.c in downtown Montréal, We kicked off with introductions from the hosts and the panel members: Nectarios, Ian, Catherine and Gabriel, and entrepreneurs Marc-Olivier, Laurent, Marc-Antoine, and William. They collectively highlight their motivations for starting their companies, the importance of understanding their customers' pain points, and the role of innovative technologies in their respective fields. Marc-Olivier discusses Gaia, a platform aimed at improving telecom operations, while Marc-Antoine shares his journey with Enthnocare, focusing on advanced prosthetics. Laurent from Innodal speaks about biotechnologies in food safety, and William from Mechasys explains their solutions for the construction industry. The conversation also addresses the significance of securing funding, the critical role of high-quality talent, and the challenges of navigating regulatory landscapes. The episode concludes with an engaging Q&A session with the audience, where the founders reflect on what Montreal needs to better…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nectarios Economakis, Ian Jeffrey, Gabriel Sundaram

Guests: Catherine, Marc-Olivier, Laurent, Marc-Antoine, William

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• technology
• funding
• biotechnology
• startups
• innovation

Keywords

• entrepreneurship
• technology
• funding
• biotechnology
• startups
• innovation
• Montreal

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gaia, Enthnocare, Innodal, Mechasys

Places: Montréal

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