Taking Small Bets, Living in a Nursing Home for a Year, and Cultivating a Beginner’s Mindset

Taking Small Bets, Living in a Nursing Home for a Year, and Cultivating a Beginner’s Mindset

Author: Venture for Canada September 30, 2024 Duration: 43:43

Join us for an inspiring episode where our host, Gina Patterson sits down with Sameer Dhar, a serial entrepreneur driven by social impact and healthcare innovation. Sameer shares how co-founding his first venture, Geomeer, in high school sparked his commitment to making a difference.

He reflects on lessons from Sensassure, his elder tech company, where he lived in a nursing home for a year to transform incontinence care. Sameer also opens up about the emotional challenges between ventures and how small bets led him to launch Nia Health, a proactive healthcare platform focused on preventing chronic diseases.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a healthcare innovator, or someone navigating career uncertainty, this episode is full of actionable strategies and insights.


Hosted by Venture for Canada, A New Wave of Entrepreneurship moves beyond theory to explore the real, human stories behind building something new. Each conversation focuses on the practical journey, featuring changemakers and young Canadian entrepreneurs who share how they cultivated their specific entrepreneurial mindset and skillset-the actual tools they used to navigate uncertainty and drive innovation. This podcast isn't about abstract success; it's about the tangible lessons learned from setbacks, the evolving strategies for growth, and the personal resilience required to lead. You'll hear firsthand accounts that demystify the process, offering a clearer picture of what it truly takes to contribute to a more prosperous future for Canada. By listening, you gain access to a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, all aimed at helping you recognize and develop your own potential. Tune in for honest discussions that connect the dots between ambition, actionable skill-building, and meaningful impact, all part of a broader movement shaping the country's economic and social landscape.
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