Grants, Growth & Grit: The Real Talk Small Business Owners Need to Hear" (With Nishant Raina, Mastercard Canada)
Description
In this episode of The Small Business Big Insights Podcast, host Eric sits down with Nishant Raina, Vice President of Product Management at Mastercard in Canada. Nishant shares how Mastercard is helping small business owners tackle some of their biggest challenges. You’ll hear about the crucial role small businesses play in Canada’s economy, the pain points they’re facing right now, and how Mastercard’s programs and tools are making a difference.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
01:21 The Role of Small Businesses in Canada’s Economy
06:34 Mastercard’s Initiatives to Support Small Businesses
09:31 The Future of Financial Institutions and FinTech
14:29 Mastercard’s Use of Data and Cybersecurity
18:31 Barriers to Digital Tool Adoption
21:13 Embracing AI and Digital Payments
23:30 Mastercard’s Role in Supporting Small Businesses
30:20 Building a Small Business Community
33:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Nishant Raina
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishantraina/
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