42:05Zach Aufort
Performance Services Manager, BigScoots
Human Support & Managed Hosting
E172 · Oct 30, 2026Watch

In WP Legends Episode 53, we delve into the fascinating story of Emil Falcon, the founder and CEO of Web Hosting Canada (WHC).
Discover how Emil built WHC from the ground up, starting in 2003, and hear how it has grown to support over 70,000 Canadian small businesses.
We examine the distinctive challenges and achievements of establishing a web hosting company in Canada, as well as the evolution of web development, driven by the rise of WordPress and the advent of AI.
In WP Legends Episode 53, we delve into the fascinating story of Emil Falcon, the founder and CEO of Web Hosting Canada (WHC). Discover how Emil built WHC from the ground up, starting in 2003, and hear how it has grown to support over 70,000 Canadian small businesses. We examine the distinctive challenges and achievements of establishing a web hosting company in Canada, as well as the evolution of web development, driven by the rise of WordPress and the advent of AI. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com About Web Hosting Canada: https://whc.ca/en As a trusted national platform for hosting, domains, email, and cloud solutions, WHC is deeply committed to data sovereignty and provides tailored services to empower Canadian entrepreneurs. Follow Emil on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilfalcon/ X: https://x.com/emilfalcon Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - Guest Introduction 1:57 - Emil Falcon's Journey and Starting WHC in 2003 6:36 - About the Domain WHC.ca 7:54 - Challenges Faced During Early Days and Growth 10:58 - Uniqueness of Canadian Hosting and Data Sovereignty 16:58 - Expanding Beyond Canadian Borders 21:13 - WordPress and AI 27:05 - Thoughts on Shopify and WordPress Plugin 33:13 - Rapid Fire Questions 34:11 - Dream Canadian Brand to Host on WHC 35:00 - First Websites Hosted on WHC 36:45 - Coffee or Tea 37:55 - Closing Thoughts Music Credits: Valdez of Crenshaw by Terrace Martin Live Like Legends by Ruelle - Nightcore Remix #WPLegends #WebHostingCanada #EmilFalcon #CanadianEntrepreneur #SeahawkMedia
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