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Startup life gets talked about nonstop… but founder stories rarely get told well.
That’s why we’re proud to support our partner FoundersBeta on the launch of Canada’s first-ever startup documentary film, Founders: The Startup Stories—now available to watch online.
If you do one thing today, make it this: watch the film and share the official page → foundersbeta.com/film
Why founder documentaries are so rare (and why this matters)
FoundersBeta created this documentary to spotlight what doesn’t show up in pitch decks: the pressure, the uncertainty, the sacrifices, and the sheer persistence it takes to build. The film is intentionally focused on the people behind the companies, and that’s what makes it so refreshing (and frankly, overdue!).
At Cansulta, we’re in the business of helping business leaders and entrepreneurs access expertise and support when it matters most, so we’re fully aligned with the mission behind this film: make the founder journey more visible, more human, and more understood.
Who’s featured in the film
The documentary highlights leaders and founders from several Canadian companies, including:
- Gambit Technologies (GambitCo)
- Crafty Ramen
- Contractor Compliance
And the press release also quotes and spotlights several of the leaders featured, including Khalil Khamis (Crafty Ramen), Ryan Burgio (Gambit), and Mark Bania (Contractor Compliance).
Here are a few links if you want to follow and support them directly:
Gambit
- Company: https://gambitco.io
- Patrick W. Belliveau: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/patrick-belliveau
- Ryan Burgio: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ryanburgio
Crafty Ramen
- Company: https://craftyramen.com
- Khalil Khamis: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/khalilkhamis
- Jared Ferrall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-ferrall-%F0%9F%8D%9C-02499938/
- Miki Ferrall: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/miki-ferrall-67b701168
Contractor Compliance
- Company: https://www.contractorcompliance.io
- Mark Bania: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/markbania
Where to watch (and the one link we want you to share)
- Official film page: https://foundersbeta.com/film
- Full film on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ0c4jPsogE
Part II is coming… and we can’t wait
Even better: FoundersBeta is already teeing up a Startup Documentary Series Part II and inviting founders/leaders to submit their stories via the film page.
We’re excited to see this become a series… and we’ll be watching for what’s next!
Congrats to FoundersBeta + how to support
A big congratulations to FoundersBeta and Eric Rafat for creating something genuinely unique for the Canadian startup ecosystem—and for putting founder stories on a bigger stage.
If you watch it, tell us what hit home for you!
FAQ
Founders: The Startup Stories is a startup documentary produced by FoundersBeta that shares real founder journeys—highlighting the human side of building companies, not just the headlines.
The best place to start (and the link we encourage you to share) is the official film page: https://foundersbeta.com/film.
The film features founders and leaders from a range of Canadian companies, including Crafty Ramen, Gambit, and Contractor Compliance (among others). See the official film page for the full lineup and links.
Founder documentaries are surprisingly rare. This one is focused on authentic startup experiences—what it takes to build, adapt, and keep going—especially within the Canadian ecosystem.
Yes — FoundersBeta has indicated a Part II is planned, and the official film page includes details on how founders/leaders can submit their stories for the next installment.
Watch the film, share the official film page, and follow/support the founders and companies featured. If you’re part of the startup ecosystem, consider sharing it with your team, community, or network as a “watch + discussion” moment.
