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Episode 1197 · 17 min

Beyond the Urban Incubator: The Virtual Blueprint to Launching 1,200+ Businesses Across Rural Places

Great business ideas can come from anywhere, but opportunity is not always equally accessible. Today, we explore how rural entrepreneurs are turning local ideas into real ventures through innovation, mentorship, and…

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Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Great business ideas can come from anywhere, but opportunity is not always equally accessible. Today, we explore how rural entrepreneurs are turning local ideas into real ventures through innovation, mentorship, and community support. Joining us is Andrew Button , Founder & CEO at Mashup Lab . With over 15 years of rural economic development experience, Andrew has built a virtual incubator supporting thousands of entrepreneurs across hundreds of rural communities.

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