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The Unicorn Leaders podcast takes a deep dive into the world of building a billion-dollar company (a unicorn) in every episode. Join us while we explore the leadership and environments that create unicorn startups straight from those with first-hand experience (startup founders, VPs of talent, and more). The podcast is hosted by Fahd Alhattab, the CEO of Unicorn Labs and a millennial workplace exp... more

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In this episode, Fahd sits down with Mike Wessinger, founder and Executive Chairman of PointClickCare, to explore his journey from installing desktop computers in nursing homes to building one of Canada's most valuable tech companies. Mike shares how... more

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In this episode, Fahd sits down with Chris Grimes, founder and CEO of Fundmore, to explore his journey from 20-year mortgage industry veteran to building one of Canada's fastest-growing fintech companies. Chris shares how firsthand frustration with a... more

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In this episode, Fahd sits down with Nic Beique, founder and CEO of Helcim, to explore his journey from self-taught programmer to building one of Canada's leading fintech companies. Nic shares how a commitment to solving real problems for small busin... more

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In this episode, Fahd sits down with Rick Hunter, a former Canadian National Ski Team racer who made the leap from the slopes to the waterslide industry. Rick shares the lessons he learned from competing at the highest level of sport and how those sa... more

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Nic Beique
Founder and former CEO, Helcim (payments company)
Helcim
Episode: Ep. 34 - The Good Guys in a Not So Great Industry
Rick Hunter
Founder/CEO of ProSlide
ProSlide Technology Inc.
Episode: Ep. 33 - Be the First: Rick Hunter on the Importance of Innovation
Samuel Witherspoon
Co-founder, Anvil Software; defense tech entrepreneur
Anvil Software / Patch
Episode: Hard to Kill: How a 30-Person Ottawa Startup Took On the Defense Giants with Samuel Witherspoon
Vincent Ircandia
CEO and founder of Stellar Algo
Stellar Algo
Episode: Ep. 31- Winning the Fan Battle- Vincent Ircandia on Disrupting Sports Marketing with Data
Ray Newal
Tech executive, coach, and founder who has led and mentored multiple Davids in the tech and media space
Former DoubleClick, Emerson, Yahoo; Techstars mentor; C100 network leader
Episode: Ep. 30 - Pick Your Goliath: Ray Newal on Building Davids That Actually Win
Zak Lefevre
Founder of ChargeLab
ChargeLab
Episode: Ep. 29 - Build the Infrastructure, Not the Spotlight: How Zak Lefevre Is Scaling the Future of EV
Ron Tite
Founder of Church and State, author, comedian
Church and State
Episode: Ep. 28 - Change the Definition of Victory: Ron Tite on Beating Goliaths by Playing a Different Game
Stuart Lombard
Founder of Ecobee
Ecobee
Episode: Ep. 27 - More Than a Thermostat: How Ecobee Took on Google—and Won with Stuart Lombard
Nora Beatty
VP of People Operations at Cohere
Cohere
Episode: Ep. 26 - You Don’t Win Alone: Building High-Trust, High-Velocity Teams with Nora Beatty

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Fahd Alhattab
Host of Unicorn Leaders; leadership-focused interview format

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Well worth listening too

    Fahd is great with his guests. He is both insightful and practical. Highly recommend checking this out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johnFFS!
    Canada4 years ago
  • Inspiring and actionable

    I love how each guests shares stories about their own experiences - this helps make the lessons learned by listening so memorable and easy to keep in your back pocket! Good work Fahd

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LilGal02
    Canada4 years ago

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Some episodes may feel intense or densely packed with concepts, but stay informative.
The format balances candor with useful business insights, helping listeners apply strategies quickly.
Listeners appreciate actionable stories that translate to real-world apps.
Overall, the host asks practical questions and pulls focused lessons from guests.
Occasional episodes emphasize culture and leadership as critical growth drivers.
The mix of guests from payments to defense tech keeps it varied and valuable.

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Ep. 28 - Change the Definition of Victory: Ron Tite on Beating Goliaths by Playing a Different Game
Q: What was a pivotal moment when you realized you needed to change how you define victory?
The realization comes during the Rocky-inspired reflection on victory, shifting focus from beating a larger opponent to lasting impact and authentic leadership that sustains growth.
Ep. 34 - The Good Guys in a Not So Great Industry
Q: What sparked the shift from being a bank reseller to becoming a fully independent payments company?
The realization that customers wanted a true, end-to-end payments solution with transparent pricing and better control over costs, plus the opportunity to serve mainstream small businesses that were underserved by incumbents.
Ep. 29 - Build the Infrastructure, Not the Spotlight: How Zak Lefevre Is Scaling the Future of EV
Q: Why did you pivot from hardware installation to software, and what did co-founders bring to the table?
The pivot was driven by recognizing the vast opportunity in backend software to connect diverse hardware; Zak's technical background complemented by Asan's business acumen created a strong tech-sales partnership.
Ep. 29 - Build the Infrastructure, Not the Spotlight: How Zak Lefevre Is Scaling the Future of EV
Q: What were the first steps in starting ChargeLab and how did the team evolve?
Zak describes starting as a solo hardware installer in 2016, then meeting his co-founder in 2020 and pivoting toward a software-centric platform, moving from a small team to a rapidly growing engineering and sales organization.
Ep. 31- Winning the Fan Battle- Vincent Ircandia on Disrupting Sports Marketing with Data
Q: How did the COVID downturn affect the company and what did you do to survive?
COVID paused games and threatened revenue, but the team renegotiated a seed deal with investors and offered clients three months of free payments to survive together, preserving relationships and laying groundwork for a stronger post-crisis rebound.

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What is Unicorn Leaders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show spotlights the human elements behind fast-scaling companies, focusing on founder journeys, leadership culture, and strategies that help startups compete with larger players. Episodes frequently center on Davids-versus-Goliaths dynamics, product-focused growth, and building resilient teams in high-velocity environments. Guests range from payments and defense-tech entrepreneurs to software and hardware founders, with recurring themes around candid leadership, customer-centricity, and deliberate culture as a growth lever. Listeners are likely drawn to practical playbooks, first-hand war stories, and actionable lessons on fundraising, partnerships, and product strategy—presented through a result-driven, no-nonsense interview style tha... more

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1. Nic Beique
2. Rick Hunter
3. Samuel Witherspoon
4. Vincent Ircandia
5. Ray Newal
6. Zak Lefevre
7. Ron Tite
8. Stuart Lombard

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