Diversity as a vector of growth. Kenndal McArdle chats with Wils Theagene, Senior Director Private Equity CDPQ – Equity 25^3 Fund. Kenndal and Wils talk about diversity within venture capital and the private asset class, discuss how EQ25^3 is leveraging diversity as a vector of development and expansion, the social issues surrounding diversity and the […]
Always be due diligence ready. Maria Pacella is joined by Mark Longo, founder and Managing Partner of Osler’s Vancouver office. They look back at 2021 and discuss a variety of topics from the M&A momentum, record IPO numbers, valuations, secondaries, and the factors responsible for record setting deals to some detailed insights into founders turning […]
Insights from the world’s southern-most investment research firm. Geoff Castle picks up his conversation with Callum Thomas, founder and head of research of Topdown Charts. They revisit Callum’s predictions from March 2021 to see what went right and what came out as a surprise. They also talk in depth about inflation, the impact of COVID […]
From startup to sale with the founder, the investor, and the CEO. Tony Rautava is joined by David Barr, Brian Clare, former CEO of One45 and Derek Hemmes, Founder and Board Member of One45. Together they take a stroll down memory lane and talk about the early days of One45, the idea that launched the […]
Leveraging Pender’s unique expertise in identifying and analyzing M&A catalysts. Geoff Scott chats with Amar Pandya, Portfolio Manager of the Pender Alternative Arbitrage Fund. Together they will introduce the Fund and dive into the investing strategies behind the Fund, the opportunities that Amar sees on the horizon and the overall Fund positioning. They also explore […]
Combining the best of both a mutual and a hedge fund into one. In this episode Geoff Scott chats with Justin Jacobsen, Portfolio Manager of the Pender Alternative Absolute Return Fund. Together they discuss Justin’s background in investing, his shift from equity to credit and introduce the Pender Alternative Absolute Return Fund. Geoff and Justin […]
“In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio.” Geoff Castle chats with Stephen Foerster, Professor of Finance at Western University’s Ivey School of Business. They discuss Stephen’s thoughts on a variety of topics as laid out in latest book, In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio. The book features contributions from a star-studded cast of luminaries who have […]
Persistence, Perseverance and Innovation. Kenndal McArdle chats with Carlo Perez, Founder and CEO of Swift Medical Inc. Kenndal and Carlo talk about the series of decisions and choices that led Carlo down the path of entrepreneurship and the eureka moment that led him to launch Swift Medical. Carlo also provides some background on his upbringing […]
Maria Pacella is joined by Stephanie Andrew, founding partner of Women’s Equity Lab (WEL). They discuss Stephanie’s background, the history behind the formation of WEL, the success it has achieved so far and the direction it is headed in. They also talk about diversity, the benefits of having women in leadership roles and the quantifiable […]
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