Lucy Hargreaves
Co-founder and CEO of Build Canada, a think tank focused on growth and prosperity with a special emphasis on the tech sector; guest discussing Canadian startup retention, tax and regulatory friction, and policy recommendations.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 52min
How to fix Canada's Start-up Visa
Lucy Hargreaves, CEO of Build Canada and policy advocate for innovation, and Boris Wertz, founding partner at Version One Ventures and early-stage investor, discuss Canada's Start-up Visa. They talk about how program changes led to fraud and long backlogs. They explore faster processing, stricter fraud controls, investment-backed applications, and ways to keep global founders and repatriate Canadian entrepreneurs.
Sep 24, 2025 • 10min
Canada's brain drain crisis: Why tech startups are fleeing
Lucy Hargreaves, co-founder and CEO of Build Canada, highlights a troubling trend: Canadian tech startups are fleeing the country. She delves into the pressing issues driving this exodus, including regulatory red tape and uncompetitive capital gains policies compared to the U.S. Hargreaves emphasizes the need for bold changes over 'safe incrementalism' to retain talent. She also discusses cultural barriers to risk-taking that hinder entrepreneurship in Canada, while maintaining that there is still potential for growth within the country.
Jul 21, 2025 • 39min
Lucy Hargreaves on boosting Canada's economy and future
Lucy Hargreaves, CEO of Build Canada, leads initiatives to engage volunteers in civic projects and reshape the narrative around growth. She dives into critical issues like Canada's housing crisis, revealing the need for 5.8 million new homes by 2030. The conversation highlights how entrepreneurs can drive economic policy and impact intercultural dynamics in business growth. Hargreaves also discusses the role of technology in traditional industries and strategies to retain Canadian talent as young innovators seek opportunities abroad.
