About this episode

The episode discusses the insights and data relevant to women entrepreneurs in Canada as they prepare for the new year.

In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast, host Shannon Pestun is joined by Dr. Wendy Cukier, one of Canada’s leading voices in entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusion, for a timely conversation about what women entrepreneurs need to know as they head into a new year. Together, they unpack the data, research, and real world insights shaping the future of women owned businesses across the country. Dr. Wendy Cukier is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Ted Rogers School of Management, the Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute and the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, and the Academic Research Director of the Future Skills Centre. She has spent decades working at the intersection of research, policy, and practice, leading national initiatives that influence how entrepreneurship is supported in Canada. Wendy is the co author of the bestselling book Innovation Nation: Canadian Leadership from Java to Jurassic Park and has published more than 200 works focused on innovation, disruptive technologies, and inclusive growth. The conversation centres on Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, launched in 2018, and the role of the Women…

People in this episode

Host: Shannon Pestun

Guest: Dr. Wendy Cukier

Topics covered

• women entrepreneurs
• entrepreneurship
• innovation
• inclusion
• business strategy
• data analysis

Keywords

• women entrepreneurship
• Canada
• business insights
• innovation
• entrepreneurship strategy
• data research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ted Rogers School of Management, Diversity Institute, Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, Future Skills Centre, Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

Books & works: Innovation Nation: Canadian Leadership from Java to Jurassic Park

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