08/19/2026
Today, Stephen Smith is one of Canada's most accomplished entrepreneurs, but success did not come without challenges.
When an early setback threatened to derail his ambitions, Smith instead saw it as a lesson in risk, resilience and leadership. The experience helped shape the growth of one of Canada's largest non-bank lenders and deepened his commitment to public service and strong institutions. In this conversation with BMO Wealth Management Vice Chair Scott Brison, Smith reflects on entrepreneurship, failure and the importance of giving back. http://spr.ly/6001B15kSW