In this episode, we sit down with Alberto Aguilar, Founder & CEO of Plantaform. During the conversation, Alberto opens up about the roller coaster year that reshaped the company — from losing his co-founder to entering the U.S. market, winning the CES Best of Innovation Award, and launching Plantafarm, a groundbreaking solution for growing food sustainably in desert climates. Tune in for his inspiring story!

In this conversation, you’ll discover:
- How Plantaform rebuilt after a sudden co-founder departure
- What it takes to launch new markets, secure major grants, and pivot globally
- The top mindset qualities you need to succeed as a founder

Tune in to get inspired and learn what it truly takes to build an industry from scratch in today’s fast-paced world!

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About the Irrepressibles Podcast

The Irrepressibles Podcast is all about uncovering the mindset qualities that define successful entrepreneurs. Hosted by Dannie, a former Radio-Canada reporter, each episode features in-depth interviews with young entrepreneurs who have overcome challenges and carved out their own path to success. We dive into their personal stories, discussing the habits, mental frameworks, and philosophies that help them stay unstoppable.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned business owner, or just someone looking for motivation, this podcast offers real, actionable insights from people who’ve been where you are. Join us on this journey to discover what it truly means to be irrepressible!

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Welcome to the eleventh episode of the Irrepressibles Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Emily Peloquin, Communications Coordinator at Lufa Farms. For over 15 years, Lufa has been pioneering rooftop greenhouses across Montreal, reshaping how cities grow, consume, and think about food. Emily shares how the team turned a “crazy idea” into a global model for sustainable food systems, why consumer mindsets need to shift, and what resilience in food really looks like.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:

• How rooftop greenhouses are transforming unused space into thriving farms
• Why local food is more resilient to crises like pandemics and supply chain shocks
• The mindset shift consumers need to build a better food system

Tune in to get inspired and rethink what’s possible when business and sustainability meet.

You can find more information about this episode here: www.irrepressiblespodcast.com/episodes/lufa-farms

About the Irrepressibles Podcast

The Irrepressibles Podcast is all about uncovering the mindset qualities that define successful entrepreneurs. Hosted by Dannie, a former Radio-Canada reporter, each episode features in-depth interviews with young entrepreneurs who have overcome challenges and carved out their own path to success. We dive into their personal stories, discussing the habits, mental frameworks, and philosophies that help them stay unstoppable.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned business owner, or just someone looking for motivation, this podcast offers real, actionable insights from people who’ve been where you are. Join us on this journey to discover what it truly means to be irrepressible!

Follow us on social
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Welcome to the tenth episode of the Irrepressibles Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Riaz Sidi, Founder and President of Sidi.io, one of Ottawa’s fastest-growing marketing agencies. During the conversation, Riaz opens up about his early struggles with depression, the unexpected path that led him from call centers to entrepreneurship, and how discipline—not passion—became the foundation of his success. Tune in for his inspiring story!

In this conversation, you’ll discover:

- Why Riaz believes “taking the leap” is a choice you make every day
- The power of building a business by being real, not perfect
- The top mindset qualities you need to succeed as a founder

Tune in to get inspired and learn what it truly takes to make it as a young entrepreneur in today’s fast-paced world!

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About the Irrepressibles Podcast

The Irrepressibles Podcast is all about uncovering the mindset qualities that define successful entrepreneurs. Hosted by Dannie, a former Radio-Canada reporter, each episode features in-depth interviews with young entrepreneurs who have overcome challenges and carved out their own path to success. We dive into their personal stories, discussing the habits, mental frameworks, and philosophies that help them stay unstoppable.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned business owner, or just someone looking for motivation, this podcast offers real, actionable insights from people who’ve been where you are. Join us on this journey to discover what it truly means to be irrepressible!

Follow us on social

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