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Made in the Mist
A Podcast by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. Journey behind the stories from Niagara's most accomplished founders, leaders, and innovators.
Made in the Mist celebrates the entrepreneurs, innovators, executives, investors, and changemakers shaping the future of Niagara and beyond. Through candid conversations and inspiring stories, listeners gain valuable insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, business growth, community impact, and the realities of building successful organizations. Featuring notable guests such as John McCall MacBain (AutoTrader Canada), Tom Rankin (Rankin Construction), April Mullen (WANGO Films), and other influential leaders, Made in the Mist explores the ideas, experiences, and lessons that drive success across industries.
Produced by Vaylin Entertainment from inside the Niagara Falls Rankin Innovation Hub (NFRIH) and co-hosted by Dan Bordenave and Emma Eldon, the podcast shines a spotlight on the people and stories helping to transform Niagara into a thriving centre for innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Niagara Falls Rankin Innovation Hub is Niagara's leading entrepreneurship centre, having supported more than 500 companies through mentorship, funding readiness, educational programming, technology access, and business advisory services. Home to Niagara's #1 coworking space and the Elevate Technology Accelerator Program, NFRIH helps founders at every stage of growth. Whether you're just getting started or scaling your business, our programs, resources, and technologies are designed to meet entrepreneurs where they are and help them move forward with confidence.
Made in the Mist
Mayor Jim Diodati
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Jim Diodati is a Canadian politician, currently serving as mayor of Niagara Falls, Ontario. He was first elected in the 2010 municipal election, but even before his politcial career, he was determined to earn a living as his own boss.
In this inaugural episode we’ll talk to Mayor Diodati about his upbringing, his triumphs in Niagara Falls and learn first-hand how he was Made in the Mist.
00:00 – intro
02:05 – Jim’s early life
09:45 – advice on being successful
23:05 – Why Niagara / Niagara Falls
29:35 – if you had access to our innovation hub or any business incubator when you were starting your journey, what would have been the biggest resource you would have taken advantage of.
34:45 – top five tips and tricks to anyone wanting to enter the entrepreneurial lifestyle
45:45 - Outro