Lasha Glennie, The Startup Surge in Winnipeg

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by Lasha Glennie, Business Development Manager at Economic Development Winnipeg, for a conversation about the surprising strength of Winnipeg’s tech and creative industries. Lasha shares how the city is punching above its weight with competitive tax credits, low overhead, and a culture of close-knit collaboration. She also discusses the province’s evolving venture capital landscape, why female founders still face hurdles in the ecosystem, and how Winnipeg’s grassroots innovation hubs are shaping the next wave of entrepreneurs. From talent retention to interprovincial collaboration, Lasha offers a grounded and optimistic look at what’s working—and what still needs to change. This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive. We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC! Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada. We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast. Host links: Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm Guest links: Lasha Glennie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasha-glennie-02bb6413 Economic Development Winnipeg’s Website: https://www.economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com Economic Development Winnipeg’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edwinnipeg Economic Development Winnipeg’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EDWinnipeg Economic Development Winnipeg’s Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/EDWinnipeg Economic Development Winnipeg’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EDWinnipeg Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing