Innovation does not happen in isolation. It grows where strong ecosystems, practical learning, and meaningful founder networks come together.

In our latest episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast hosted by Maheen Bari, we sit down with Nirali Rathwa, Associate, Member Experience, Programming and Corporate Innovation at MaRS Discovery District, Canada’s largest innovation hub.

Nirali shares how community driven support, capability building, and inclusive program design are helping Canadian founders build globally competitive ventures.

Here is what we explored:

• How AI and global connectivity are reshaping the startup landscape in Canada
• Why strong founder networks and partnerships accelerate measurable growth
• Why skills like pricing, hiring, and storytelling are just as critical as capital
• How digital platforms are expanding access to innovation beyond major cities
• How MaRS is enabling entrepreneurs to address major climate and healthcare challenges

🎧 Listen to the full conversation here 👉 https://smbpodcast.ca/inside-mars-how-canadas-largest-innovation-hub-helps-startups-scale/

If you are building, scaling, or supporting a venture, this conversation offers practical insights on what it really takes to grow in today’s innovation economy.

Thank you to our partners UPS, Google, A1 Global College, and ADP Canada for supporting conversations that empower Canadian entrepreneurs.

#CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #MaRS #StartupCanada #FounderJourney

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