Evolving Entrepreneurship
Evolving Entrepreneurship
Podcast Description
The Stratford Perth Centre for Business Podcast, “Evolving Entrepreneurship” celebrates Canadian small business and entrepreneurship.
Produced in the heart of Stratford, Ontario, Canada, Evolving Entrepreneurship is an authentic deep dive into the unique struggles and triumphs of women-led businesses. Co-hosted by Stratford Perth Centre for Business advisors Holly Mortimer and Janis Auster, the podcast’s premiere five-episode season features candid conversations with local entrepreneurs about the pitfalls, failures, and partnerships that have defined their journeys.
The series shines a spotlight on the resilient and resourceful female entrepreneurs who are shaping Stratford, Ontario, Canada, and beyond.
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Content Themes
The podcast addresses themes of small business challenges, successes, and innovation, highlighting topics such as family dynamics in business, mental health in entrepreneurship, and adapting to change with episodes like 'Breaking Ground: A New Perspective on Modern Agriculture' and 'Small Town Success: Building a Canadian Subscription Box Empire.'

The Stratford Perth Centre for Business Podcast, “Evolving Entrepreneurship” celebrates Canadian small business and entrepreneurship.
Produced in the heart of Stratford, Ontario, Canada, Evolving Entrepreneurship is an authentic deep dive into the unique struggles and triumphs of women-led businesses. Co-hosted by Stratford Perth Centre for Business advisors Holly Mortimer and Janis Auster, the podcast’s premiere five-episode season features candid conversations with local entrepreneurs about the pitfalls, failures, and partnerships that have defined their journeys.
The series shines a spotlight on the resilient and resourceful female entrepreneurs who are shaping Stratford, Ontario, Canada, and beyond.
Explore how AI is transforming small businesses and community organizations through strategic application, creative integration, and responsible use. Join Brock Hart of Overlap, Joani Gerber of investStratford, and Janis and Holly, as they discuss practical AI strategies, leadership, and the future of AI-driven innovation in corporate Canada.
Key Topics:
- The three modes of working with AI: instrumental, individual, and organizational.
- How AI enhances creative work and administrative efficiency.
- Relational AI as a collaborative partner in complex decision-making.
- Practical approaches for leaders to adopt AI responsibly.
- Overcoming fears and misconceptions about AI in various sectors.
- The importance of paid AI tools for data security and quality results.
- The disruptive potential of generative AI comparable to past industry shifts.
- Preserving human touch points amidst increasing AI integration.
- The future landscape of AI and societal impacts.

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