Welcome to Startupgrind Kelowna

The Hub for Entrepreneurs

Past Startupgrind Kelowna Fireside Guests

Fireside Chat Replays

Fireside Chat With Tara Bosch Founder Of SmartSweets

n a dynamic and enlightening fireside chat, Tara Bosch, the visionary founder of SmartSweets, shared her revolutionary journey of transforming the world of sweets. With a mission to kick sugar without... ...more

Fireside chats

February 20, 2024•2 min read

Marcel Cortes CTO of Flaire.com

Marcel Cortes, the CTO of Flaire.com, is the tech wizard behind the curtain, crafting digital spells that transform code into cutting-edge experiences. Imagine a maestro, but instead of a baton, he w... ...more

Fireside chats

February 14, 2024•3 min read

Corey Wagner Share His Experience Selling His Startup Banana Tag

In an insightful fireside chat, Corey Wagner delves into his entrepreneurial journey, sharing the highs and lows of selling his startup, Banana Tag, a tool designed to enhance email communication thro... ...more

Fireside chats

February 14, 2024•2 min read

Fireside Chat With Tara Bosch Founder Of SmartSweets

n a dynamic and enlightening fireside chat, Tara Bosch, the visionary founder of SmartSweets, shared her revolutionary journey of transforming the world of sweets. With a mission to kick sugar without... ...more

Fireside chats

February 20, 2024•2 min read

Making Waves Podcast

Season #1 Launching Q3 2024

Inspiring iterviews with local business owners reflecting on how to live the Kelowna lifestyle while running a successful fulfilling business

Amanda and Grant Findlay-Shirras

Directors and Hosts of Startupgrind Kelowna and the Making Waves Podcast

Hello, Kelowna!

Welcome to the beating heart of creativity and entrepreneurial hustle in Kelowna. I'm Grant Findlay-Shirras, and along with my partner-in-everything, Amanda, we're diving headfirst into the vibrant, innovative world of Kelowna's startup scene.

Whether you're a seasoned vet in the business game, just starting out on your entrepreneurial journey, or simply here for the love of a good story, we've got something for you. We're all about connecting, learning, and sparking that fire of ambition.