This week, Jonathan Léveillé and I talk about the extraordinary saga that has marked the tech world in recent weeks: the firing and subsequent return of Sam Altman at Open AI.

This week, Germain Lamonde, founder of Exfo, joins us to talk about the company’s incredible story.

As we do every quarter, Cimon Plante and I talk about the public company’s earnings.

This week, we talk to Dany Papineau, president and founder of Wechalet, a platform that helps people find cottages for rent in Quebec.

As you've no doubt heard, Wework has finally announced bankruptcy...Jonathan Léveillé and I talk about it for about thirty minutes.

It's my great honor today to welcome Marc Deserres to the podcast, President of Deserres since 1980.

This week, we take a look at some news from the business world.

This week, we chat with Claude Marchand, President of LCI Education.

This week, Jonathan Léveillé and I (Antoine Gagné) discuss a conversation we recently had with some of our business colleagues about acquisitions.

This week, I had the chance to speak with Wilfried Granier, president and founder of Superprof.

This week, Jonathan Léveillé and I (Antoine Gagné) tackle one of the biggest plagues in the business world...the lack of consistent sales!

This week, we welcome Georges Blouin, President of Synchro Immobilier. George, who launched the company in 2010 with his sister and father, explains the twists and turns of the story... Yes, starting a business with family isn't always easy!

This week, Cimon Plante is with us to talk about the economy. We talk about the stock market, credit cards hitting record highs and the job market.

This week's podcast features Jérémie Gagnon, president of the JWG Group. In recent years, Jérémie and his team have tackled a number of different categories, from import/export and real estate to cannabis and the production and distribution of wood pallets.

This week, Jonathan Léveillé and I (Antoine Gagné) talk about TikTok advertising revenues.

Frédéric Deshaies, president and founder of the organization, is here today to tell us about his organization's incredible history.

On this week’s Let’s Talk Business, Jonathan Léveillé and Antoine Gagné discuss a situation we encountered last week.

William Rousseau, co-founder of Onno Cannabis, is with us today to reveal what he and his team have been able to build over the past 6 years.

This week, we're lucky enough to bring you the first edition of "What's Working Now" on the Hypergrowth podcast.

Alexandre Lépine, General Manager of the Je Reçois catering group, is with us to explain how the company he runs has literally tripled in capacity since 2020!

This week, Jonathan Léveillé and I discuss his experience at last week's Fabtech event in Chicago.

Patrick Decostre, President and CEO of Boralex, is with us to explain how the organization he leads has reinvented itself over the past 30 years.

This week, I'm sharing with you an interview I gave to the Libe 45 podcast during the winter of 2023.

This week, we chat with Charles Milliard, President and General Manager of the Fédération des Chambres de Commerce du Québec (FCCQ).

This week, we explain why we decided to launch our podcasts in video format and discuss some recent news.

Marilyne Gagné, president and founder of Dermapure, is with us today to talk about the extraordinary growth her organization has experienced since 2009.

We discuss with investment advisor Cimon Plante, who explains the steps you need to take to build wealth as an entrepreneur.

Rémi Tremblay, President and General Manager of Café William, is with us today to explain how Café William manages to produce nearly 14 million pounds of coffee a year!

This week's Let’s Talk Business looks at the differences in work culture between Canada and Europe.

Benoît Skinazi, co-founder of Sharethrough, formerly known as District M, has gone on the offensive in recent years with a major acquisition.

This week, we discuss; Uber's financial results, Downward trends with China, and The ease of piracy in 2023.

This week, we welcome Kim Fuller, president and founder of the agency Phil.

This week, we sit down with Cimon Plante to discuss the quarterly results of companies in both the U.S. and Canada.

This week, we're back with Cimon Plante to talk about the economy and how stock market indices have fared since the start of the year.

With over $160 million in funding, Malik's team has grown from 16 employees to 310 at the time of recording this podcast.

This week, we talk about strategic retreats and how to build an effective annual plan.

Jean-Michel Vanier, Vice President of Finance at Lufa Farms, is with us to talk about expansion, financing, energy-efficient infrastructure and many other fascinating topics that have helped Lufa Farms surpass 100 million in annual sales.

This week on “Let’s Talk Business" we discuss the economy with Cimon Plante.

My guest of the day Francis Desrochers, co-founder of Hellodarwin, is with us today to talk about the major challenges he and his partners faced after their fundraising.

Welcome to another episode of the Hypergrowth podcast! Once again this week, lots of news from the business world.

Cédic Morisset, CEO of La Cordée, is with us today to tell us how this turnaround came about, and also how impressive the company's growth has been in recent years.

Apple recently reached a valuation of $3 trillion and now has the opportunity to join the G8. We also discuss the impact that Bill C-18 may have on local media.

My guest of the day, Louis Tremblay, has already achieved a great deal in his career and is not about to stop.

Welcome to another episode of the Hypergrowth podcast! This week, we discuss a variety of topics on Let’s Talk Business.

This week, we chat with Dominic Létourneau, CFO of e-commerce company Cozey, a leading manufacturer of sofas.

This week, Jonathan Léveillé and I (Antoine Gagné) discuss Theranos on the podcast!

Geneviève Brousseau Provencher, co-founder of Dose Juice, is with us today to tell us about the incredible story that led her and her husband to build one of the hottest beverage companies in 2023 in Quebec!

Welcome to another episode of the Hypergrowth podcast! This week, we'll be talking about a variety of topics.

Éloise Harvey, President of Epiq Machinerie, is with us today to tell us how her professional career led her to work in the family business before branching out on her own in another division of the group!

This week, we welcome Marie-Christine Bourdon, President of Beauty Group, a group of beauty organizations.

My guest today, Jean-Claude Renaud, founder of e-commerce company Noa Home, is with us today to explain how his company has benefited from the advertising arbitrage that took shape in the early 2010s.

This week, Jonathan Léveillé explains the method he has put in place to help his employees continually develop as professionals.

Ghislain Larochelle, CEO and Founder of Immofacile, is with us today to explain how he was able to build a company that to date has helped thousands of real estate entrepreneurs launch their businesses.

In today's episode, Julie tells us about the evolution her company has undergone in recent years, evolving from a single organization to a group of companies spanning several categories.

Chrystian Guy, co-founder of "La Toile du Quebec", a famous search engine that made its debut in the early 2000s, is with us today to talk about the incredible story he and his colleagues have been living for over 20 years now.

This week, Jonathan Léveillé and I, (Antoine Gagné), talk about the concept of the "The Big Stay."

Martin Boucher, CEO of the Boucher Group, is with us today to talk about market trends and the dazzling expansion that his group has experienced in recent years.

This week, Jonathan Léveillé and I discuss the quarterly results of various technology companies.

How do you build a company with 30 million in annual sales? In one of the most competitive industries in the world? And build a vision of your product that goes against everything that has been done in the past in your category?

We return with the second part of the series "How to Build a Group of Businesses Through Podcasting."

Jonathan Lessard, president and co-founder of Nexapp is with us today to talk about the amazing growth his organization has experienced since 2014.

This week, we talk about renewing business models in light of recent struggles by companies like “Tupperware" and “Bed, Bath and Beyond."

François Lanthier Nadeau, former president of Snipcart is with us today to tell us about the exceptional history of his company.

This week (and for the next few), we're going to reveal how we went about building our business group via podcasting!

Maxime Boyer, President and CEO of Globocam, has risen through the ranks like few people I've met in recent years.

This week, Jonathan Léveillé and I (Antoine Gagné), discuss the essentials to consider when running your business from a different time zone.

In February 2021, Vincent Godcharles came on our podcast to tell us about the beautiful story that he and the Logient team have been living for a few years.

This week on the podcast we discuss; The banning of Chat GPT in Italy, a petition to take a "break" from artificial intelligence, and our views on the subject.

Maxime explains their vision in establishing themselves everywhere in the world.

This week, Jonathan Léveillé and I (Antoine Gagné), discuss the importance of understanding your digital assets.

I am very pleased to be joined by Stephanie Gareau, Executive Director of the Marie-Vincent Foundation.

This wee, we discuss GPT4, the new version developed by Open AI.

Steeve Thibodeau, Vice President of Acceo, better known as Acomba, is with us today to explain the company's incredible story.

Today we discuss the SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) bankruptcy, which traumatized the tech industry in the U.S.

Today, we are tackling GSoft’s vision with their CEO Simone De Baene.

This week on Let's Talk Business, I'm joined by Cimon Plante, investment advisor at Groupe Pagé Plante.

Daniel Drapeau, president of Miralis, is with us today to explain the story behind the purchase of the company he acquired in 2007.

The last week of February, I had the opportunity to escape to the Sahara desert for a week to give conferences to more than 80 entrepreneurs.

Thanks to their smooth operations, the organization was able to produce and also deliver a huge amount of material to the Legault government. Their Vice President of Finance and Sales Development, Corey Pedneault, is with us today to talk about the company's growth.

For the 201st episode of the podcast, I have the privilege of hosting Cléo Maheux, promoter of the Hypergrowth movement and business coach for over 10 years.

Jean-Marc Léger, president and co-founder of Leger 360, is with us today to explain how his company, founded in 1986, has been able to survive through the years and now has over 600 employees!

We talk about being a 'digital nomad.' Is it a good idea for a company? How can you let your employees effectively be digital nomads?

For the 198th episode of the podcastt, we’re lucky to receive Eric Gagné, former professional baseball player and winner of the Cy Young Award in 2003 for the best pitcher in the league.

A very good article from Business Insider came out this week explaining that the idea of the “businesses as a family” is coming to an end.

This week for the 196th episode of the podcast, we welcome Jean-Sébastien Daigle, President and General Manager of Société VIA.

Luc, who was with us for the 34th episode, is back today to talk about the changes he's made to the company he's been running for over 2 years now; MDF Commerce.

Jonathan and I, Antoine Gagné, discuss the importance of a business group in one's entrepreneurial career.

Charles, who is also behind several large companies that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars, explains in depth the extent of his career to the point of presenting us, according to him, a "failed retirement project" with Leddar tech.

Charles, who is also behind several large companies that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars, explains in depth the extent of his career to the point of presenting us, according to him, a "failed retirement project" with Leddar tech.

Our guest of the day, Cyril Marques, president and founder of Montreal Analytics is with us to talk about data.

We've had a lot of entrepreneurs come on the podcast to explain how they took over the company their parent created.

In today's episode, we discuss the impact that this technology will have on the industry in the coming years.

As we speak, Creaform has a team of more than 750 employees and the organization is even celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Today, Jonathan Léveillé and I talk about our predictions for 2023. The job market, our personal goals, growth in our respective categories, and more.

My guest of the day, Luc Tremblay, piloted the STM from 2015 to 2022, encountering challenges like COVID-19, but also some pretty impressive successes.

Do you feel that your internal accounting is not representative of the current state of your organization?

Virgile Raingeard, president and founder of the organization Figures is with us today to talk about HR.

I heard about this theme a few years ago from an American named Roland Frasier. The concept is called "Expenses to profit".

For the 182nd episode of the Hypergrowth podcast, I spoke to Martin Coulombe, CEO and Founder of the technology firm Osedea.

One of the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms (FTX), finally declared bankruptcy on November 11.

Opsens, a Québec-based organization that went public in 2006, has grown impressively year after year, reporting annual revenues of nearly $40M.

This week, we address several topics: The 3-day work week, how employer/employee dynamics are changing, and the potential end of tech giants.

François De Kerret, CEO and co-founder of Zeffy, a software that allows non-profits to collect donations without having to pay bank transaction fees, is with us today for a most fascinating discussion.

Do you need a business mentor? Or can you do it all alone? I discuss with my two friends; William Giroux of Kaseme and Jérémie Gagnon-Chénier of Olekacanvas.

Joseph Khoubbieh, Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions at Valsoft, can boast of having acquired more than 50 organizations in the last 7 years.

This week, we talk about 1) The quarterly results of technology companies, 2) The state of retail sales for Q4 2022, and 3) Elon Musk’s first moves on Twitter.

It is my great honor to interview Étienne Lacroix, President and Founder of Vention, an organization whose mission is to make industrial automation easier and more accessible.

Today, we talk about AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). The evolution of robotization is exceptional and we decided to discuss it again on the podcast. We also talk about a new tool that Equifax has put in place to better track their employees working from home.

Since 2016, Bù Wine has become one of Quebec’s top-selling wines and is continuing to make waves via various media appearances.

I share my favorite books and podcasts that accompany me in my daily life.

Ryan Hillier, co-founder and CEO of the law firm Novalex, is with us today for a fascinating discussion. After working at some of the world's largest firms such as Mccarthy Tétrault and Blake, Ryan decided to launch the world's first 1-to-1 law firm.

Today we discuss;  

The rollercoaster evolution of the Peloton company

The evolution of the Elon Musk / Twitter saga

Martin Lavallé, president of the International Dental Institute, is with us for the 168th episode of the podcast to explain how he was able to take the company his father founded and turn it into a market leader.

Today on the podcast, we discuss an entrepreneur that impresses us greatly: none other than THE Marc Lore!

Kim Bennour, who is behind the SDAM movement, is with us for the 166th episode of the Hypergrowth podcast to talk about her latest project...bringing 200 entrepreneurs to the desert for a meeting with themselves.

Stephanie, who leads an organization of nearly 500 employees, shares how the organization her father created was founded in 1982 before she joined at a young age.

What is the downside of working remotely? What are the drawbacks? We also talk about a new technology that Starbucks will implement soon!

Today on the podcast, I have the chance to speak with Mériane Labrie, the entrepreneur behind the brand Madame Labriski.

Today we discuss the most important character traits an entrepreneur must have in 2022 and the story of Adam Neumann, founder of Wework.

14 years later, Alison Green has 40 franchises across the province and has even launched a new organization, "Les maisons adaptées", a concept that also stems from a problem she saw without her market.

Jonathan Léveillé and I (Antoine Gagné), discuss two important concepts; vacations for entrepreneurs and the idea of Quiet Quitting.

Isabelle Côté, president and CEO of Synergy Formwork is with us today to explain how she was able to bring her company to more than 300M in annual sales while employing more than 1500 employees.

For the 158th episode of the Hypergrowth Podcast, I hadthe chance to chat with Claude Auchu, President and CEO of Canada's largest independent creative agency, Lg2.

I am treating myself on the podcast today by interviewing the CEO of Mateina, Nicolas Beaupré.

Today's guest, Jordan Arshinoff, co-founder of the organization Obibox (formerly known as Xpedigo), tells us how his organization has grown over the past 6 years, especially during the pandemic.

Robotics in Quebec has experienced phenomenal growth in the last few years! Before, we used to import a lot of robotics-related products... and now we export them!

Pascal Houle is with us to tell us about his career and talk about the important evolution that the corporation has had through the years.

Martin Thibault, co-founder of agency Absolunet, is with us today to explain how he was able to launch an agency in the late 1990s, pivot in the early 2010s and finally sell it to a global giant just a few months ago.

Will Elon Musk ultimately buy Twitter? How will this saga finally end?

The 5 brothers and sisters who took over the family business 3 years ago now have opened 41 branches. At the time we’re recording this podcast, they have 54 restaurants.

This Thursday on the Hypergrowth podcast, Jonathan and I discuss a rather fascinating topic: the work structure of high-performance teams.

In the 33rd episode, Philippe-Antoine shared how he managed to open nearly 1 Popeye's location per month during 2013. And for today's episode, we'll discuss the different projects that our guest has launched in the last few years!

How can this new government move help or hinder the growth of Quebec businesses?

Maxime Morin, Co-Founder of Rose Buddha, is with us today to talk about the amazing growth her company has experienced since 2016.

Brigitte Jalbert, CEO of Emballage Carrousel, is with us today for the 145th episode.

Ms. Roy, who took over the organization in 2013, has been able to accomplish several acquisitions over the past decade. 

Catryn Pinard, President of Nationex, is with us today to talk about how, since 2015 now, she took over the organization formerly run by her father and went from 40M to 60M in annual sales in just 7 years.

Dozens of tech entrepreneurs have appeared on the podcast over the past few years and today, it’s Alexandre Paquet's, president and co-founder of Leadfox, turn to chat with us.

Today, we chat with an inspiring businesswoman who, year after year, has been able to grow a beautiful Quebec company that has the wind in its sails. Geneviève Gagnon, President and Founder of the organization "La Fourmi Bionique" is with us today to discuss growth, but also social commitment.

Today on the podcast, we’re receiving Henri-Charles Machalani, President and Founder of Mistplay, a video game application that will generate more than $100M in revenue by 2022.

Alexandre Bérard, president and founder of the Portable North Pole app is with us today to explain how his company has been able to generate more than 15 million downloads.

In just a few hours a week, Cedric manages 3 companies, all generating several million in sales.

My guest today, Alex Wojcik, Co-founder of Kimoby, an instant messaging organization, discusses the different techniques that helped him and his business partner Ismael Meskin build a multi-million dollar company.

Mr. Roberge, who bought the organization in 1996 when it was on the verge of bankruptcy, was able to transform an organization that now has several hundred stores worldwide.

Élizabeth Coulombe, CEO and co-founder of Tero, a company that transforms organic waste into natural fertilizers, is our guest for the 134th episode of the podcast.

Is marketing your technology company via good old-fashioned cold calling techniques possible in 2022?

Catherine Gagenais, who has been CEO of the SAQ since June 2018 is with us today to talk about products and services you use every day! In fact, Ms. Dagenais is behind the creation of 'SAQ Inspires and 'Click, Buy and Collect', two flagship programs that have digitized Quebec society.

For the 131st episode of the podcast, I had the chance to speak to Dany Angers, Co-founder and Head of Growth at Vosker. The company, which specializes in security cameras, has generated over $100M in revenue in just its 3rd year of operation.

What do you think Adidas, Cirque Du Soleil and the Toronto Raptors have in common? Well, you should know that these 3 renowned organizations have all worked with the same Communications agency, the well respected Sid Lee.

Il y a quelques mois de cela j'ai eu la chance d'être mis en contact avec Louis Garneau, le célèbre homme d'affaires fondateur de Louis Garneau Sport.

Most of us know the music industry through the artists we listen to daily on applications like Itunes or Spotify. But, how did these artists become a part of your life?

La Ruche is a participatory financing organization that has helped businesses raise more than $23 million in Quebec since its launch.

Some entrepreneurs have had more complex journeys than others to finally achieve success. However, after more than 100 episodes of the podcast, I can tell you that the woman I’m interviewing today has one of the most impressive journeys I've seen so far.

Is it possible to build a technology company, acquire hundreds of thousands of users, reach nearly $6 million in annual recurring revenue, and do so with almost no external financing? Yes, because the Sherbrooke-based company, Agendrix, can pride itself on having done so while maintaining an extremely healthy organizational culture over the past few years.

Vertical integration is one of my favorite techniques when it comes to growing your business!Our guest of the day is a fan of this approach as well, and has made sure to master it more than anyone else I've met.

I have the great honor today to welcome a pioneer of the restaurant industry in Quebec, Mr. Jean Bédard. President of the Sports Scene Group, which owns nearly 40 "La Cage" restaurants, Mr. Bédard has been able to cross the restaurant industry's eras by continually adapting his approach to the trends of the moment.

Welcome to the first episode of 2022! We're starting the year with a fascinating interview with Maxime Thériault, CEO of "Tricots Maxime," an organization with offices in several countries that employs close to 400 employees.

Over the past 10 years, few women have had as much impact in the business world as Daniele Henkel. Known to the public at large from the show Dragon’s Den, which she appeared on for 5 seasons, Mrs. Henkel has been very involved in various projects since then.

Since the beginning of capitalism,  the objective of a company has always been to generate maximum revenue for its shareholders. In 2021, some leaders are questioning this basic premise by saying that this model risks depleting our resources in the very near future. Among these leaders is Marie-Josée Richer, co-founder of Prana, a Canadian leader in organic snacks.

For today’s episode, we have the privilege of receiving two entrepreneurs who have previously appeared on the podcast. William Giroux, CEO and Co-Founded of KaseMe, who appeared on the 107th episode, and Anthony Vendrame, Founder of Poches et Fils and the creative agency Crayon 15, who appeared on the 69th episode (our most streamed episode so far!)

I have the great honor today to speak with an entrepreneur who (get ready!) runs an organization with over 1600 employees! And the most impressive part of all; the company was founded only 8 years ago. Indeed, François Dion, CEO and Founder of Levio, is on the show today to talk about Hypergrowth in the true sense of the word.

Welcome to the third episode of Business Panel, our new concept on the podcast. On Mondays, we interview entrepreneurs whose businesses have grown rapidly, and on Thursday, me and a selection of entrepreneurs discuss a variety of topics related to business and our companies.

In the past 5 years, very few Quebecois companies can boast having mastered influencer marketing as well as Kaseme. With hundreds of collaborators and influencers sharing their products online monthly, the company continues to climb the growth ladder at a staggering rate.

For today’s episode, I had the chance to interview an exceptional entrepreneur. Thanks to common acquaintances, I was recently introduced to Massimilano Squillace, CEO of Contents.com and serial entrepreneur. Massi, as he is nicknamed, has completed 5 very successful business sales in his professional career so far, and I believe his story will be of great interest to our audience.

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Business Panel, our newest concept on the Hypergrowth podcast. On Mondays, we interview successful entrepreneurs, and on Thursdays, we discuss the future of our companies.

Today, I’ll be hosting the very first edition of a brand new concept called 'Business Panel.' On Mondays, we’ll touch on how to grow your business quickly, and on Thursdays, the latest news affecting our businesses with speakers who have all been on the podcast before.

I had the great honour today of interviewing what I believe to be the most successful entrepreneur in Quebec over the past 20 years. Louis Têtu, president of Coveo, an artificial intelligence company with a valuation of more than one billion dollars, is with us today to tell us about his remarkable journey.

On today’s episode, we're talking to an entrepreneur who is a fan of progress and growth, two topics I'm very passionate about. To give you some context, the 99th episode of Hypergrowth is with Jeremiah Curvers, CEO and Co-Founder of Polysleep, an online store that keeps making the list of fastest-growing companies in Canada.

Today’s guest is a person I greatly respect. Romain Collignon, founder of the Incubator 56 and Mastermind 67, renowned in the Francophone world, is with us today to talk about a subject I consider extremely fascinating; business masterminds.

In January 2021, I had the chance to interview Etienne M.rineau, Co-founder of the conversational chatbot company Heyday. Well, 6 months can change a lot of things for a company because recently, Etienne and his 3 other business partners’ company was acquired by the giant Hootsuite for the sum of 60 million dollars.

My guest of the day has had a crazy 8 years: he's launched, built, sold, and then went on to launch an even bigger company.

For today's Business Column, I share the book that made the biggest impression on me in the last 6 months.

My guest today, François-Jérôme Gosselin, President and Co-Founder of Novatize, talks about the growth his organization has experienced in the last year, going from 17 employees to nearly 50 by the time this podcast launches!

Developer, go-getter, courageous, and ambitious would clearly be terms and adjectives that could be found next to the name of the guest of the 87th episode of Hypergrowth.

Pierre-Olivier Drouin, President and CEO of Firebarns is with us today to share how he was able to build a company that will sell more than 1 million products in the year 2021.

Alexandre Martin, Co-Founder and CEO of the technology platform UEAT explains how his company has helped thousands of restaurant owners create a new source of revenue for their business throughout the last year through online ordering.

We often hear business leaders tell us that their employees are their greatest asset! Even better, these same leaders will often mention that the success of their organization is 100% dependent on the people who work there.

Today's interview is with one of the most humble entrepreneurs I have ever met. Sylvain Perron, founder of the technology platform Botpress, is with us today to tell us how he accidentally founded a company that works with clients such as Zoom, Kia, Zoho, KPMG, Easports and many others.

My guest of the day, Philippe Vachon, General Manager of the online business Mesbobettes shares with us today how he went from owning a marketing agency to running an online business that has been on a roll for a few years.

For some time now, we've been receiving tech entrepreneurs on the Hypergrowth podcast, and many have shared the tips and tricks they use to get their organization to grow rapidly. For this (rare) episode, we'll be talking to a business leader who has performed the feat more than once!

For the first time on the Hypergrowth podcast, I have the opportunity to host a Swiss entrepreneur who has been on a roll for several years now. Pascal Meyer, President and Co-Founder of the online platform Qoqa discusses the steps he took to reach $100 million in annual sales.

The founder of the Paillettes INC program, Mélissa Normandin Roberge, who broke the record for the biggest launch for a woman in the French-speaking world by generating close to $2 million last February, is with us today to discuss the tricks and techniques that allowed her to grow her organization so quickly over the past few years.

For the 71st episode of Hypergrowth, we welcome Antoine Bisson, co-founder of Poka, who explains to us how his organization has been doing everything in its power to conquer the manufacturing market with their technology platform.

Pour le 70e épisode de Hypercroissance, j'ai l'énorme plaisir de recevoir une entreprise québécoise qui je crois on pourra bientôt appeler un fleuron québécois. Louis-Félix Boulanger, Chef des opérations et co-fondateur de BonLook.

Creating a clothing brand may seem like a simple thing to do from the sidelines. But creation a well-known and recognized clothing brand is a whole different story. Today, I'm fortunate enough to receive Anthony Vendrame, President and Co-founder of Poches et Fils, an online business that operates in the textile industry in Montreal.

If I ask you what airbnb, Stripe, Zapier, Dropbox have in common, you'll surely answer that all these organizations have reached multi-billion dollar enterprise values, which is true. But what is also true is the fact that these 4 companies have all passed through the famous American incubator Y Combinator. 

Today, I’m receiving a very special guest. Antoine Libois, founder of the company My American Shop, an online business that sells American products to Europeans, has been able, in the last year, to pass the 1 million euro mark in sales and at only 19 years old!

Vincent Godcharles, President of Logient, a fast-growing IT company based in Montreal, tells us the benefits of buying companies in order to achieve hypergrowth.

Using existing assets to launch supporting organizations is one of the fastest ways to get a business off the ground. In today’s episodes, my guest today, Olivier Primeau, President and Founder of the Midway Group, discusses the steps he has taken to commercialize several of his products and brands.

In this episode, I welcomed Bruno Guglielminetti, famous host of the podcast "Mon Carnet," which started in 2016. With more than 12,000 downloads per week, Mon Carnet is one of the few French-language journalistic podcasts dealing with digital issues. 

For this episode, I was lucky to receive an entrepreneur for whom I have a great deal of respect for, Judith Fetzer, President and Co-Founder of Cook it. We discussed the astronomical growth of her company, which has increased 3860% in the last 5 years.

Today, we’re chatting with the Co-Founder of a great Quebec technology startup that has been on a roll for some time. Étienne Mérineau, who is one of the people behind Heyday, a company that specializes in conversational chatbot design, tells us about the challenges awaiting the company in 2021.

My name is Antoine Gagné and welcome you to the 61st episode of Hypergrowth! Before listening to today's episode, I invite you to subscribe on Spotify, Apple podcasts or the streaming platform of your choice in order to be notified when our episodes come out every Monday. For many entrepreneurs, the holiday season is a time to rest but also a time to reflect on the year that just passed.

For today's episode, we present 3 more of our favorite podcast moments from 2020.

For our first episode of 2021, I wanted to take some time to look back at some of the content we put out during the last year. I've chosen the 3 episodes that struck me the most and shared my favorite excerpts from those interviews. 

For our last episode of 2020, we received Natalie Bibeau, Founder of Nata PR, a public relations agency based in Montreal, Toronto, and Miami. After an unusual year for everyone, Natalie explains what big brands did well and what they did badly during the COVID-19 crisis.

Today, we received an entrepreneur that has been very prominent in Quebec in recent years. Nicolas Duvernois, President and founder of Pur Vodka and Romeo's Ginis here today to discuss his new book entitled: Réussir son télétravail.

Using existing resources to start separate businesses is, in my opinion, one of the fastest ways to start a new project. However, as much as this premise may seem functional at the very beginning, it becomes more and more complex to keep the same operational structure over time.

During the 25th episode of Hypercroissance, which we recorded on March 24, 2020, at the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jean-Philippe Dauphinais discussed the 'degrowth' plan that he had put in place in order to be sure he would be able to resume accelerated growth thereafter. 8 months later, what are the conclusions?

Managing companies in completely separate industries can very often offer a different perspective on how to run a business. My guest today, Martin Dutou, has had the opportunity to be a shareholder in 7 companies in the last 10 years. From the events industry to delicatessens, Martin tells us what he has learned and applied.

Jonathan Defoy, President and Founder of the mobile app Food Hero explains how he has been able to acquire more than 400,000 users in just one year, while generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue month after month.

The first book I will present to you today is a piece of content that has been the most popular, until now, amongst all the guests at Hypergrowth. Good to Great, a book written by Jim Collins in the early 2000s, is truly a bible for all business managers.

In the last episode, I was fortunate enough to receive Sina Mobasser, who told us about how he was able to raise $10 million in funding for his organization at the beginning of the pandemic. For today's episode, we continue the momentum with Mathieu Plante, Co-Founder and President of the B2B Quotes.

Today I had the chance to receive a bold and ambitious American entrepreneur to the 50th episode of Hypergrowth. Sina Mobasser, Co-Founder and Chief of Operations at Tapcart, a tech company that helps e-commerces create their own mobile applications. 

Building and maintaining a corporate culture is one of the most fundamental elements to consider if you want to see your organization grow over time. Now, it is one thing to say that we have a strong culture and another to take concrete actions that prove that our culture is well established.

For this episode, I had the chance to interview someone I truly admire. Pauline Laigneau, Co-Founder of Gemmyo, a fine jewelry company, and also the co-host of the famous podcast. "Le Gratin" joined us today to tell us about her journey thus far.

The home automation industry is one of the fastest-growing market segments in recent years. According to the world's leading data collection platform Statista, the market for "smart homes", and specifically the market for intelligent lighting, is expected to triple by 2025.

Appearing on Dragon's Den can be a great opportunity for an entrepreneur to seek external financing. Now, in addition to the investment, the people participating in the show are also able to take advantage of a very important platform.

Female entrepreneurship has made an impressive place for itself in Quebec’s entrepreneurial landscape over the past 10 years. According to a study conducted by ‘La Fondation de l’entrepreneurship’ (The Entrepreneurship Foundation), in 2019, women were 3 times more likely than men to undertake new entrepreneurial initiatives!

Welcome to the 43^rd episode of Hypergrowth! As I did for Episode 38, I’ll be providing you with a short feature of less than 10 minutes to introduce you to 2 pieces of content that, I must say, have changed my life. 

Be advised: This podcast is only available in French.

“First who, then what” – this sentence, often used in the book Good to Great, perfectly summarizes the discussion my guest and I had today. Jim Collins, author of the aforementioned book, has said time and time again that having the right people in place first, before introducing other levels and divisions to a business, is one of the most important things. 

Buying an organization while keeping the existing owners in place is something very common in transactions for service businesses.

In 2018, more than 50% of the 254 billion dollars invested in venture capital was allocated to fintech companies. Impressive developments in financial and transactional environments have given way to an emerging market segment that is highly attractive to external investors.

The term ‘entrepreneur’ has become increasingly popular in the last 5 to 10 years. However, another kind of business professional is just as likely to be as popular in the future.

For today’s episode, I decided to do something a little different.

Every week, I get a horde of questions regarding what book I’m reading at the moment or what business-oriented content I’ve been consuming as of late.

Twists and turns, challenges, financial troubles; all terms that will likely become part of your everyday vocabulary if you decide to work for yourself and become an entrepreneur.

Wanting to build a $1 billion business requires a level of effort and discipline that few entrepreneurs could sustain.

The term "pivot" is one of the most commonly used terms in entrepreneurship. It is often used when referring to an organization that needs to review its business model in order to adapt to a new reality.

Taking a company public can be a career goal or can be seen as a way to grow faster. The influx of capital generated by an IPO can quickly drive a company into hypergrowth overnight.

Opening up new locations is always a major challenge for brick-and-mortar businesses. You have to find the right people, the right location and most importantly, enough time to be able to complete the project while keeping the existing location operational.

The restaurant industry was one of the most affected by the COVID-19 crisis. In mid-March 2020, restaurant owners were legally forced to close their establishments to reduce the risk of the virus spreading.

Many service-based business owners often have the desire, at some point in their growth, to start selling products.

More and more organizations are beginning to see the importance of being able to operate remotely. The new world we live in, let's call it what it is, is pushing companies to reinvent themselves and find a way to be efficient without necessarily having all their employees in the same place at the same time.

Building strategic partnerships is clearly one of the fastest ways to move your business into hypergrowth.

As you may have noticed in the introduction, today's podcast is exceptionally in English.

My business contacts and also the people I admire in entrepreneurshipp are often English speakers so it may be that many podcasts in the future will also be in the language of Shakespeare.

Building a business is difficult. Building a business and maintaining growth month after month is even harder.

But building a business and generating millions of dollars in monthly sales in just 18 months is almost unreal.

Having become the most popular amateur sport in the province, soccer is now an essential part of the Quebec sports landscape.

Welcome to the 25th episode of the Hypergrowth podcast, presented and produced by J7 Media.
 
As of March 24, 2020, nearly 50% of the world's population is at home fighting the spread of the coronavirus.

Today's episode is all about personal branding. Since the advent of social media, many YouTube stars and influencers have emerged. However, very few of them have been able to monetize their online efforts and grow their businesses.

Today in the 23rd episode, we chat with Étienne Lessard, number 1 broker at Rémax in Quebec City.

Étienne, who has been working in the real estate industry for 15 years now, shares the story behind his success, which is clearly worthy of a Hollywood movie.

Today in the 22nd episode, we chat with the founder of one of Quebec’s most respected businesses that has experienced hypergrowth over the last 20 years.

Indeed, Nicolas Bouchard, founder of DuProprio, is with us today to explain how he managed to make a $50 million exit with the business that he founded in 1997.

On today's podcast, we broach one of the most intriguing subjects that I've had the opportunity to discuss lately.

On the 10th episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with François Robitaille, who explained how he went about raising 10 million dollars through private funding.