The Moment

Every entrepreneur has a defining moment—a turning point that shapes their journey and their business. The Moment explores these pivotal experiences with some of Canada’s most renowned entrepreneurs. Hosted by Jason Maghanoy, Publisher of Canadian Business, The Moment dives deep into the exhilarating, stressful, and often unexpected moments that define entrepreneurial success. From the highs to the lows and everywhere in between, these candid conversations will equip you to face your own defining moments with confidence.

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  Episode #1

  How BMO’s Mike Bonner Is Keeping Banking Human in the Age of AI

  Sep 28, 202630 minS2

  Since joining BMO in 2000, Mike Bonner has witnessed some of the biggest shifts in banking, from the evolution of branch-based banking to the emergence of AI. As the head of distribution for BMO’s personal and business banking at Canada's oldest bank, he works closely with clients and entrepreneurs navigating a rapidly evolving financial landscape. In this episode, Bonner discusses the role AI will play in the future of banking, why face-to-face relationships still matter, and why he remains optimistic about the outlook for Canada's small and medium-sized businesses. 

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  Episode #7

  How Rocky Health’s Aba Anton and Mina Rizk Are Tackling Men’s Health Stigma

  Sep 17, 202533 minS1

  <p>After building their careers in pharmacy, Aba Anton and Mina Rizk noticed a troubling trend: many men felt ashamed to talk openly about their health concerns. To help change that, they teamed up with longtime friend Dr. George Mankaryous to launch Rocky Health—a digital platform tackling sensitive topics like erectile dysfunction and hair loss with a personalized, discreet approach. In this bonus episode of The Moment, the founders share how they balance different personalities in business, what it takes to redesign the customer journey from scratch, and why staying closely connected to users is key.</p>

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  Episode #6

  Borrowell’s Eva Wong Explains Why They Almost Didn’t Make It — and What Came Next

  Apr 1, 202531 minS1

  <p>Eva Wong, COO and co-founder of Borrowell, joins The Moment to share the behind-the-scenes journey of building one of Canada’s leading fintech companies. From launching a product that failed, to navigating team tension, fundraising hurdles, and the double standards female founders face, Eva offers a candid look at what it really takes to survive—and thrive—as an entrepreneur. She reflects on resilience, finding product-market fit, balancing leadership and motherhood, and why staying alive as a company was always the top priority.</p>

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  Episode #5

  How Virtual Gurus’ Bobbie Racette Handled 170 Rejections Before Securing an Investor

  Mar 18, 202533 minS1

  <p>After being laid off from the oil and gas industry, Bobbie Racette found herself at a crossroads, until she took a leap into entrepreneurship, founding Virtual Gurus, a talent platform that’s redefining the future of remote work. But her success didn’t come easy. In this episode, Bobbie opens up about the 170 investor rejections she endured before becoming the first Indigenous woman in Canada to secure Series A funding, why she once walked out of a pitch competition moments before taking the stage, and the pivotal realization that led her to fire herself as CEO before stepping back into...

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  Episode #4

  Spin Master Co-Founder and Chair Anton Rabie Shows the Toy Industry Is No Child’s Play

  Mar 4, 202533 minS1

  <p>You might think the toy industry is all fun and games—well, it is, but running a toy business is no child’s play. This episode welcomes Anton Rabie, Co-Founder and Chair of Spin Master, the powerhouse behind beloved brands like PAW Patrol, Hatchimals, and Bakugan. After being co-CEO for nearly three decades, Anton is known for cultivating a fearless mindset, embracing risk and failure as essential ingredients for innovation. He shares how this philosophy fueled Spin Master’s growth, from launching award-winning products to expanding into over 28 countries. Anton delves into the strategies behind scaling a business, building a resi...

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