“Crowdinvesting. Pooling our resources to break financial barriers. We're not just growing wealth; we're expanding access to prosperity for generations to come.” This week on 'SME Heartbeats', join us as we dive into the journey of Justin Fox, CEO and Founder of Backers and 3HL. Justin is pioneering crowd-investing and empowering startups to raise capital through innovative means. Why Watch? Justin Fox's entrepreneurial journey to founding Backers is nothing short of inspiring. With a passion for democratizing investment, Justin transformed his vision into reality by creating a platform that connects startups with investors. Backers leverages crowd-investing to provide entrepreneurs with the capital they need to thrive, disrupting traditional investment models and fostering entrepreneurial success. All this in the time it takes to finish a cup of coffee ☕️, so let's jump right in. Brought to you by Trendsetting@Work and hosted by Sanka Kangudi, "SME Heartbeats" seeks innovators within our global community. Got a lead on an SME entrepreneur, expert, or leader that's breaking boundaries? We're all ears. Want to sponsor an episode and cast a vote on SME empowerment? Reach out to us! Tune into SME Heartbeats on LinkedIn or our Youtube channel, and be inspired by Justin's mission to modernize the investment landscape. Find out more about Backers at: https://backers.ca/

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This week on 'SME Heartbeats', we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Sandra Reimer, founder of CoLabourNation—a company dedicated to fostering collaboration between Canadian business owners and freelancers. With her extensive background as a freelance communication strategist, Sandra has seamlessly transitioned into empowering visionaries to tell their stories and connect with the right talent to grow their businesses. Why Watch? Discover how Sandra's innovative approach is bolstering Canada’s freelance economy and how her leadership roles, including her work with Communitech’s Future of Work & Learning Peer to Peer Group, are shaping a more collaborative future. Let's jump right inand get all this in the time it takes to finish a cup of coffee ☕️ Brought to you by Trendsetting@Work and hosted by Sanka Kangudi, "SME Heartbeats" seeks innovators within our global community. Got a lead on an SME entrepreneur, expert, or leader that's breaking boundaries? We're all ears. Want to sponsor an episode and cast a vote on SME empowerment? Reach out to us! Tune into SME Heartbeats on Spotify, LinkedIn or our Youtube channel to see how Sandra is creating a network of success for freelancers and entrepreneurs alike. #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership

Question,” how have you created the echo of that revelation, that transformation into your business?” “… the echo of that (pause) is self-leadership.” Phyllis Reid-Jarvis Explore Phyllis's Vision on SME Heartbeats: Inner Leadership, Outer Impact! This week on 'SME Heartbeats', delve into the aspirational world of Phyllis Reid-Jarvis, an author and a force in the leadership development arena. A crusader who believes that true leadership begins from within. Through her Integrative Leadership Practices program, Phyllis has dedicated years to empowering a diverse group of international corporate leaders to discover and harness their inner potential, fundamentally shaping how they guide diverse teams. Why Watch? Understand Phyllis's core belief, that inner leadership is the cornerstone of effective management and inclusivity. Witness the profound, long-term impact of her leadership models, as clients return years later to express how her teachings continue to influence them, both professionally and personally. Tune into SME Heartbeats to see how Phyllis's passion for fostering inner growth translates into transformative practices that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion across entire organizations. All this in the time it takes to finish a cup of coffee ☕️ #SMEHeartbeats #DiversityAndInclusion #ImpactfulLeadership Brought to you by Trendsetting@Work and hosted by Sanka Kangudi, "SME Heartbeats" seeks innovators within our global community. Got a lead on an SME entrepreneur, expert or leader that's breaking boundaries? We're all ears. Want to sponsor an episode and cast a vote on SME empowerment? Reach out to us!