Borrowell’s Eva Wong Explains Why They Almost Didn’t Make It — and What Came Next

Eva Wong, COO and co-founder of Borrowell, joins The Moment to share the behind-the-scenes journey of building one of Canada’s leading fintech companies. From launching a product that failed, to navigating team tension, fundraising hurdles, and the double standards female founders face, Eva offers a candid look at what it really takes to survive—and thrive—as an entrepreneur. She reflects on resilience, finding product-market fit, balancing leadership and motherhood, and why staying alive as a company was always the top priority.
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Every entrepreneur has a defining moment—a turning point that shapes their journey and their business. The Moment explores these pivotal experiences with some of Canada’s most renowned entrepreneurs. Hosted by Fatima Zaidi, Founder and CEO of Quill and CoHost, and Jason Maghanoy, Publisher of Canadian Business, The Moment dives deep into the exhilarating, stressful, and often unexpected moments that define entrepreneurial success. From the highs to the lows and everywhere in between, these candid conversations will equip you to face your own defining moments with confidence.