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The Focus Capital Podcast with Stephen SimpsonAlternative Investments & Angel Investing with Guest Alexander Morsink & Host Stephen Simpson - Ep.7On this episode Stephen welcomes Alexander Morsink; Alexander Morsink is a Co-Founder and Managing Director of Equivesto, a Canadian online investment platform and equity crowdfunding portal. Equivesto is a fully licensed Exempt Market Dealer, and has helped dozens of Canadian companies raise over $85MM since Equivesto’s launch in mid-2020. Alexander is also an Angel Investor, Board Member of the Niagara Angel Network, and a mentor/advisor at several Canadian startup accelerators and universities. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-morsink-80003433/ Twitter: https://x.com/AlexMorsink -- 2024-07-1158 min
What They Did Not Teach You in SchoolEpisode #040 What You Need to Know About Private Equity Investing for the Everyday CanadianIn this episode, we sit down with Alexander Morsink (Alexander Morsink), Managing Director at Equivesto, Canada's leading private equity platform. We delve into the origin story of Equivesto, its mission to disrupt the way Canadians invest, and their vision for the evolving finance industry. As someone who’s reviewed hundreds of startups, Alexander gives his POV on what he looks for in a successful company, and shares what he sees is the top 3 characteristics of successful founders. We also discuss the common traits of succe...2023-11-151h 09
Tech Uncensored - An Altitude Accelerator PodcastEpisode 9: Uncovering the Equity Crowdfunding OpportunitiesIn 2022, the state of global venture capital funding reached $74.5 B in Q3 of 2022, minus 34% quarter over quarter loss and the largest quarterly percentage drop in a decade according to CB Insights. This marked a 9.5% quarterly drop and 7 quarter low – with just under 8000 deals being done in Q3 2022. For many startups will 2023 follow the same trend from the last 2 quarters of 2022? There are pundits who say the recession, if it happens, will be shortlived because it is Fed Induced, in an economy that is growing. For startups, they need to consider funding options in light of...2023-04-0431 min
The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastAli Shah - TapeReal: Where human connection, authenticity and meaningful content come firstNote: This episode was recorded in March 2022. Hi everyone! This is the final episode for 2022. I'm hoping to get back into a podcasting groove next year. I really enjoyed interviewing Ali Shah - co-founder & CEO of TapeReal. TapeReal is a social platform where human connection, authenticity, and meaningful content comes first. I came across his company through Equivesto, the Canadian equity crowdfunding platform. The previous episode (Ep. 041) is an interview with Equivesto's managing director, Alexander Morsink. The mission of TapeReal is create a less intimidating space for aspiring creators. It's a place where th...2022-12-1351 min
The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastAlexander Morsink: How Equivesto is Leveling The Playing Field in The Angel Investing ArenaNOTE: This episode was recorded back in February 2022 The idea of helping people who never considered themselves to be investors, to be individuals, investing in a variety of different busineses where they could start creating more intergenerational wealth was something that was really meaningful to the both of us - Alexander Morsink , Co-Founder and Managing Director of Equivesto Equivesto is a Canadian equity crowdfunding platform, that allows all Canadians to directly invest in local businesses and exciting startup companies starting at as little as $100. LEARN MORE - equivesto.com Follow Equivesto on...2022-08-0540 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonPeregrine Falcon lays egg in Hamilton, Ontario raises speed limit on 6 highways, How over-confident are Canadians about their investment knowledge? Navigating the new normal, What's Ontario's "Plan To Stay Open"? Two major issues that should matter to Ontario taxpayers, The importance of wasterwater surveillance, Foo Fighters cancel all upcoming tours & NFL overturns controversial ruleThe Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley...
Hamilton's newest Peregrine Falcon has laid an egg which could be signalling that goods things are on the horizon but is that actually the case? The speed limit has been permanently raised on six Ontario highways, what does the Ontario Safety League think of this? Equivesto has commissioned a survey to gauge how over-confident Canadians are when it comes to investment knowledge by asking respondents if they know the difference between 'Fake investment terms.' While many restrictions have lifted, everything from handshakes to mask wearing, elevator capacity...2022-03-301h 22
The OutLoud PodcastWhat is Equity Crowd Funding? PLUS Financial Literacy and Investing Tips for Entrepreneurs - Alex MorsinkAlexander Morsink is the UDP & Managing Director of Equivesto. Equivesto is an equity crowd funding platform, an online location where small businesses and startups can raise up to $1.5 million from their community. Alex is a MONEY GENIUS (in my eyes anyway) and he breaks down capital, investment and many other things with the simplicity of a world class teacher, and the humour of a father with 5 young children (he isn't though). Check it out!
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00:00 Introduction, what is equity crowd funding
03:35 How did Alex get into finance
15:39 Why Equivesto
25:54 Investing t...2021-05-1245 min
The ShakeThe Shake | Season 1 : Episode 07 : EquivestoTreehouse Solution Digital Media Platform presents "The Shake" : Join the discussion with Co-Founders Ryan Correia & Alexander Morsink. Equivesto is a premier private equity investment solution without the traditional barriers to entry. No longer does privilege, network, connections, or demographics play a role in how private businesses are being funded or high potential investment opportunities are accessed. They connect promising private businesses to the capital they need to grow and introduce curious investors to a whole new realm of opportunity. Their technology helps innovators and believers better manage the private investment process and offers a...2019-07-0130 min