In this episode, Fahd sits down with Nic Beique, founder and CEO of Helcim, to explore his journey from self-taught programmer to building one of Canada's leading fintech companies. Nic shares how a commitment to solving real problems for small businesses led him to challenge the traditional payments industry with a transparent, people-first approach.
From bootstrapping a startup to scaling a technology company in a highly competitive market, Nic discusses the importance of long-term thinking, staying true to your values, and building products that put customers before profits. He also shares insights on leadership, innovation, and what it takes to create a business that earns trust and stands the test of time.
Nick Beique
Nic Beique is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Helcim, a payments company that makes it faster, easier, and more affordable for businesses to get paid. Nic was the lead developer on the company's first software launch, Helcim Commerce. He has been recognized for his contributions to the payment industry and tech economy in Calgary as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Prairies Technology overall category winner in 2018 and as a member of the Avenue Calgary Top 40 Under 40 class of 2019.
