Len Senater from The Depanneur (StartWell Podcast, Ep32)
Summary
Celebrating 10 years in business, Len joins us to recount the foundation story of The Deppanneur.
His self-described 'interesting place where food things happen' has become one of Toronto's most applauded places to find unique experiences for those who love food, community and adventure. The Dep is where anyone who wants to cook for people can find a kitchen and audience - something which is uniquely honest and refreshing in a city experiencing crazy inflation and gentrification.
A must-listen for anyone interested in food, social enterprise, bootstrapping and everything which makes Toronto diverse and amazing.
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CHAPTERS Web design and multimedia projects. (0:00) Career changes and technological advancements in the digital age. (3:50) The challenges of running a design agency. (7:02) Career change and personal growth through food experiences. (14:24) Food industry career paths and traditional models. (18:15) Creating a community-driven food event space in Toronto. (21:35) Entrepreneurship and navigating bureaucracy. (28:24) Creative ways to navigate alcohol laws in Ontario. (31:33) Underground culinary events and their sustainability. (34:58) Starting a successful food business with a shared risk model. (41:13) Affordable housing and gentrification in Toronto. (44:01) Entrepreneurship, community building, and creative spaces. (46:47) Shared kitchen space for food entrepreneurs. (51:52) Food, community, and storytelling. (55:12)
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