Thrift Unfiltered Podcast
Thrift Unfiltered Podcast is the official podcast of ThriftBuddy, hosted by the platform’s founding team. It offers raw, unscripted conversations about the realities of building a startup in the secondhand industry. Topics include entrepreneurship, sustainability, the resale economy, and behind-the-scenes stories from the ThriftBuddy journey. Launching June 2025, the podcast aims to educate, inspire, and connect with a new generation of thrift-savvy entrepreneurs and conscious consumers.
Episodes
9 episodes
Thrift Unfiltered 2.0: Fresh Structure, Fresh Stories
In this quick episode, we’re announcing a structural change to Thrift Unfiltered! From now on, we’ll be bringing in guest speakers for (almost) every episode. It’s time to open up the conversation and spotlight more voices from the thr...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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5:36
Before ThriftBuddy: The Ventures That Shaped the Vision
In this episode of Thrift Unfiltered, Mikael Lebeuf opens up about his early business ventures, the hard lessons learned, and how each step—no matter how messy—ultimately shaped the foundation for ThriftBuddy. From unexpected cha...
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23:32
What Worked, What Didn’t & What We Learned at StartupFest
In this episode of Thrift Unfiltered Podcast, we dive into our StartupFest experience—from the most inspiring keynotes and innovative booths to the moments that missed the mark. We share candid takes on what wowed us, what felt like a le...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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21:21
AI, Ethics & Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Unpacking the Future
In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the evolving role of AI across schools, universities, and the workplace. From ethical dilemmas to real-world applications, we explore how AI is reshaping education and employment—and what it means...
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26:41
Montreal Means Business: StartupFest & Entrepreneur Life
🎙️ Episode 5: Montreal Means Business: StartupFest & Entrepreneur LifeIn this episode of Thrift Unfiltered, we dive into the energy building around StartupFest, Montreal’s flagship business and innovation event...
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19:46
From Shares to Strategy: Startup Teams, Equity & AI Growth
In this episode, we dive into the real challenges of building a startup team — from dividing equity fairly to aligning vision across co-founders. We also explore how AI can unlock new B2B opportunities and operational efficiencies for ear...
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19:21
Secondhand Surge: The $350B Opportunity Retail Can’t Ignore
Secondhand Surge: The $350B Opportunity Retail Can’t Ignore In this episode, we dive into the explosive growth of the secondhand economy, projected to hit $350 billion by 2027. From shifting consumer behavior to sustainability...
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22:13
Structurer et Innover : L'incorporation d'une startup à l’ère de l’IA
Dans cet épisode, on vous plonge dans les coulisses de l’incorporation de ThriftBuddy et des décisions stratégiques prises dès les premiers jours. On explore comment l’intelligence artificielle s’intègre dès la fondation pour gagner du...
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24:06
Unfiltered Voices of Thrifting & Entrepreneurship
In this very first episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the world of thrifting, reselling, and secondhand entrepreneurship. Welcome to Thrift Unfiltered — a podcast that dives deep into the business, the culture, and the g...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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6:41