Grants, Growth & Grit: The Real Talk Small Business Owners Need to Hear" (With Nishant Raina, Mastercard Canada)

15/08/2025 35 min
Grants, Growth & Grit: The Real Talk Small Business Owners Need to Hear" (With Nishant Raina, Mastercard Canada)

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Send us a textIn 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 Overview01:21  The Role of Small Businesses in Canada’s Economy06:34  Mastercard’s Initiatives to Support Small Businesses09:31  The Future of Financial Institutions and FinTech14:29  Mastercard’s Use of Data and Cybersecurity18:31  Barriers to Digital Tool Adoption21:13  Embracing AI and Digital Payments23:30  Mastercard’s Role in Supporting Small Businesses30:20  Building a Small Business Community33:05  Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Nishant Rainahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nishantraina/

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