FoundersBeta has officially released the full version of Founders: The Startup Stories, a documentary film focused on the people building companies at the heart of Canada’s startup ecosystem. The release marks a notable moment for Canadian tech and offers one of the first long form documentary treatments dedicated entirely to founders building and scaling companies in Canada.
The film features the stories of Mark Bania, Jared Ferrall and Miki Ferrall, Khalil Khamis, Patrick W. Belliveau, and Ryan Burgio building some incredible companies in Canada. The documentary highlights the challenges, personal sacrifices, and ambition behind entrepreneurship in a market that often flies under the global startup radar.
Rather than centering on valuations, Founders: The Startup Stories focuses on the human side of entrepreneurship. The film explores early uncertainty, community support, and the resilience required to turn ideas into real companies. The result is a candid snapshot of what it actually takes to build in Canada today.
Founder Voices at the Center
For many of the founders involved, participating in the documentary was about more than visibility. It was about giving back to the ecosystem that helped shape their journeys.
“We’re honoured to be part of a documentary that celebrates the spirit of Canadian entrepreneurship. Our hope is that it sparks new ideas, new founders, and stronger community support. Canada grows stronger when it invests in its dreamers,” said Ryan Burgio, Managing Partner at Gambit.
Former Contractor Compliance co founder and CEO Mark Bania said being featured in the film carried deep personal significance.
“To be asked to be a part of this documentary and contribute to its ultimate goal of bringing exposure to Canadian startups is very humbling. I’m hopeful this film will help motivate the next wave of founders looking for that extra push, and continue to show my gratitude and appreciation for those who’ve been paramount in my personal journey. It takes a village, and this film is all about recognizing that,” Bania said.
For Crafty Ramen CEO Khalil Khamis, the documentary closely aligns with the company’s values and its next phase of growth.
“This documentary is a powerful reminder of why founder stories matter. Building Crafty Ramen has always been about more than food. It is about community, resilience, and proving that ambitious Canadian brands can grow on the global stage. We’re at an exciting moment of change as we prepare to scale and expand, and this film captures the energy, grit, and optimism behind that journey. We’re proud to be part of a platform like FoundersBeta that continues to champion and elevate Canadian entrepreneurship,” said Khamis.
As Canada continues to gain recognition across sectors like technology, consumer brands, and innovation driven services, Founders: The Startup Stories arrives at a moment when founder led storytelling is increasingly important. The documentary provides context that often gets lost in headlines and shows how community, persistence, and long term vision shape successful companies.
With the full film now publicly available, FoundersBeta positions the project as both a cultural record and a source of inspiration for aspiring founders across the country. It also reinforces a broader mission of ensuring Canadian startup stories are told with depth, authenticity, and pride.
