We’re thrilled to share that CBC’s “This Is Ottawa” has released an episode recorded live from AccelerateOTT 2025, and it’s a must-listen celebration of Ottawa’s tech ecosystem.
Titled “The Next Instant Pot? The Tech Entrepreneurs Hoping to Make it Big in Ottawa”, the episode features inspiring conversation with four standout founders from Invest Ottawa’s Venture Path community:
- Sarah Sedgman, Founder & CEO, LearnExperts – Revolutionizing how organizations develop and deliver training content at scale.
- Fahim Sheikh, Co-Founder and CEO, Trellis – Maximizing profitability for brands on e-commerce marketplaces.
- Andrew Holmes, Founder & CEO, Sleep Efficiency – Tackling insomnia and sleep health through innovative digital solutions.
- Jorge Pantoja, Founder & CEO, JPlug – Powering next-generation EV infrastructure and plug-and-play technology.
The podcast episode hosted by Robyn Bresnahan features highlights from AccelerateOTT 2025 including the Startup World Cup Ottawa Regional competition. The interviews focus on discussions with the budding entrepreneurs on their unique journeys and why they think Ottawa’s still got it.
👉 Listen here: CBC Podcast – The Next Instant Pot or wherever you get your podcasts.
Why It Matters
Invest Ottawa’s entrepreneurial conference AccelerateOTT continues to spotlight the entrepreneurs shaping our region’s economic future. This year’s event brought together hundreds of attendees and speakers, and CBC’s on-site podcast recording captured the authentic energy, creativity, and connectivity that make Ottawa a national leader in innovation.
At Invest Ottawa, we’re proud to support these founders through every stage of their growth — from idea to scale — and we’re equally proud to see their stories amplified on a national stage.
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