Your thoughts on winning the CanadianSME National Business Award
It’s an incredible honour to be named Startup Business of the Year. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team, the trust of our customers, and the support of our investors, advisors, and partners. It affirms that we’re solving a real need at Roam – and motivates us to keep building.
A special message or advice to small business owners
Building a business is hard, even for experienced founders. Don’t let setbacks define you. Focus on solving real problems, surround yourself with great people, and keep showing up. Canada and the world needs more builders who are creating jobs, improving our lives, and inspiring others to do the same.
Roam
Apoorv Gupta is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Roam, a fast-growing startup reshaping how Canadians access vehicles. He previously co-founded VAI, a car subscription company in Brazil acquired by Santander Bank, and BrainStation, a global leader in digital skills training acquired by Konrad Group. He’s passionate about building innovative products that drive positive impact across society.
