After being laid off from the oil and gas industry, Bobbie Racette found herself at a crossroads, until she took a leap into entrepreneurship, founding Virtual Gurus, a talent platform that’s redefining the future of remote work. But her success didn’t come easy. In this episode, Bobbie opens up about the 170 investor rejections she endured before becoming the first Indigenous woman in Canada to secure Series A funding, why she once walked out of a pitch competition moments before taking the stage, and the pivotal realization that led her to fire herself as CEO before stepping back into the role. She also shares how burnout forced her to rethink leadership and the mindset that kept her going when the odds were stacked against her.

About The Moment

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.