Entrepreneurship & Advisory Questions
Eric works with growing startups, social enterprises, and established small businesses. Through Zenbooks and as an independent advisor, he supports organizations with CFO-level insight, strategic planning, and board governance.
Yes. Eric occasionally serves as a strategic advisor or fractional CFO for mission-driven organizations and early-stage companies. Inquiries can be made via the Work With Me page.
Yes. Eric occasionally invests in or mentors Canadian startups aligned with fintech, impact business, or accounting innovation. Pitch details can be shared through the contact form.
Entrepreneurship & Advisory Questions
It’s a podcast, hosted my Eric Saumure, featuring candid conversations with entrepreneurs, industry experts, and financial leaders. Topics include startup strategy, fintech, leadership, and the future of business. It is a Top 5 Business Podcast in Canada according to Feedspot.
You can stream all episodes on the Podcast page, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Submit your interest and background using the podcast@zenbooks.ca email address. Guests cannot pay to be on podcast. Guest selection is very selective and based on relevance to small business innovation, finance, or leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eric Saumure is a CPA, entrepreneur, and financial strategist. He is the founder of Zenbooks, a leading cloud accounting firm in Canada, and a frequent contributor to national media outlets like CBC, CTV, and The Globe and Mail.
Eric is recognized for his leadership in modernizing accounting through technology and cloud-based systems, as well as for providing expert commentary on small business finance, economic policy, and tax reform.
Yes. Eric has been quoted in national outlets such as CBC, Canadian Press, Globe and Mail, and CTV News, often speaking on small business finance, CRA policy, and tax-related issues.
Eric regularly speaks and writes on topics such as:
- The impact of AI in accounting
- Economic policy and tax reform
- Cloud accounting tools for entrepreneurs
- Small business resilience and leadership
- The future of financial services
You can visit the Media page to download Eric’s media kit or email media@ericsaumure.com to request an interview, quote, or guest commentary.
Recent interviews, articles, and pull quotes are available on the Media & Press page, including links to CBC, CTV, and Globe and Mail coverage.
AI & Innovation Questions
Eric believes AI will streamline compliance work and free accountants to focus on advisory and strategy. He advocates for responsible AI integration that complements—not replaces—human expertise.
Yes. Zenbooks uses AI-enhanced tools for automation, reconciliation, and client service delivery. Under Eric’s leadership, the firm actively tests and integrates emerging AI technologies to stay ahead of industry shifts.
AI enables faster, data-driven decision-making for entrepreneurs. It reduces manual tasks, improves accuracy, and opens up real-time forecasting — something Eric speaks about regularly in media interviews and keynote panels.
Public Policy & Advocacy Questions
Yes. In 2023, Eric was one of the public voices advocating for a tax deadline extension during the federal worker strike, and his petition received national media coverage across multiple outlets.
Eric actively participates in financial policy discussions and regularly provides insights on how economic changes impact small business owners, both in media and via written articles.