Canada’s innovation ecosystem is more vibrant than ever, with founders emerging nationwide to harness cutting-edge technology and reinvent traditional industries from the top down.
In this special episode of What The Tech, we launch our Founders and Friends series. Each episode, a member of the North American tech community invites a new guest for a roundtable on what it takes to build a startup in today’s market.
This week, we’re joined by our colleague Andrew Gaudry, Business Development Associate at Broderick Capital. Andrew helps Canadian entrepreneurs accelerate their growth by connecting them with the strategic capital and expert advice they need to scale. Broderick Capital’s cross-industry network spans the country, and they’ve built a strong partnership with Green Acre Capital—Canada’s first cannabis venture capital fund—working together to fast-track the success of high-potential startups in this sector.
Laying the groundwork for startup success
Joining Andrew at the mic is Venky Weylagro, Founder & CEO of MD Connected, a Broderick Capital portfolio company. Venky’s mission at MD Connected is to transform healthcare by delivering telehealth services to Canadians nationwide. Their telemedicine clinics cut wait times from days to just minutes—without compromising on quality of care, and with a focus on improving health outcomes across the country.
The work Venky leads—and Andrew supports—isn’t just ambitious; it’s powered by the latest technology and a strong commitment to R&D. In this episode, we explore the current landscape for startups in healthcare, Andrew and Venky’s unique approach to building a business in 2023, and what’s next on their horizon.
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