<p>On this week&apos;s episode of Innovation Fuel, we welcome Jack Smith, Indigenous Business Developer and Director on the Board of Economic Development Cooperation! Jack joins hosts Dave and Dr. Gelareh to discuss how Indigenous entrepreneurs can compete with other entrepreneurs on every business level. They also question how we can tackle the challenges of connecting Indigenous people with access to the tools, support and resources to create business opportunities in rural communities.</p>

Entrepreneurship Hurdles

Authentic Stories, Real ImpactDiscover how today's entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into reality.&nbsp;Innovation Fuel brings you unfiltered business cases of determination, creativity, and resilience -- designed to inspire and equip the next generation with skills to lead and succeed in business.Join Gelareh Farhadain and Dave Keighron as they dive deeper into the experiences of change makers and innovators, uncovering the lessons learned from building and growing real businesses.&nbsp;These insights are transformed into educational takeaways that educators can use in the classroom, students can apply in their studies, and entrepreneurs can adapt in their own journeys.Subscribe now for real business cases and practical skills you can put into action immediately. Whether you're an educator, a student, or a future entrepreneur, Innovation Fuel bridges business and education to spark real-world learning.Learn more at www.innovationfuel.ca.