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Startup Legends#21 - Simba Wakatama - Loblaws x OneEleven Pitch EventSimba Wakatama of OneEleven invites Startups & Scale Ups to present to Loblaws Group Limited:
Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking top startups in AI, supply chain management, ESG, and efficiency to pitch their solutions for a chance to be integrated into their family of brands. 🚀This exclusive opportunity is brought to you by OneEleven🗓️
Apply by October 15th:
Submit Application
OneEleven is home to a community of high-performing technology scaleups. Membership in OneEleven unlocks unparalleled access to a highly-curated peer network, investment capital, best-in-class partners, on-demand services...2024-10-1137 min
Startup Legends#20 - AJ Noronha - General Partner @ GX VenturesIntroducing AJ Noronha General Partner @ GX Ventures Fund!
2024-09-1328 min
Startup Legends#19 - Jessica Wong - Yorkseed Venture Community2024-05-1628 min
Startup Legends#18 - Meir Rabkin | BlueVision Capital Fund IIMeir Rabkin is the Managing Partner of Blue Vision Capital - A Climate, Energy, Agtech, and Blue Economy $150M Global VC Fund
Blue Vision Capital is a venture capital firm that aims to deliver outsized financial returns by fulfilling an unmet need in the mobilization against climate change.
Our individual actions have a global impact—once combined.
To connect with Meir
Meir Rabkin's Calendar2024-02-0536 min
Startup Legends#17 - Rafiq Ahmed | Dipalo VenturesFund Website: https://dipaloventures.com/
Fund Manager: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedrafiq/2023-12-2258 min
Vending & OCS Nation PodcastBecause “cashless is king,” here is a roadmap to help you choose a solutionThere is old saying in the world of finance – “Cash is king.” Not so for vending and micro market operators, where it is all about cashless payment, as consumers, particularly younger customers, rely on operators to offer quick and easy cashless payment solutions.
In this episode of Automatic Merchandiser’s Vending & OCS Nation, host Bob Tullio explores the many cashless payment providers that are available, focusing on the solutions they offer and how they provide operators with a competitive advantage. Listeners will learn about mainstream providers in addition to those who are focused on more targeted solutions.
Fo...2023-11-2818 minVending & OCS Nation PodcastBecause “cashless is king,” here is a roadmap to help you choose a solutionThere is old saying in the world of finance – “Cash is king.” Not so for vending and micro market operators, where it is all about cashless payment, as consumers, particularly younger customers, rely on operators to offer quick and easy cashless payment solutions.
In this episode of Automatic Merchandiser’s Vending & OCS Nation, host Bob Tullio explores the many cashless payment providers that are available, focusing on the solutions they offer and how they provide operators with a competitive advantage. Listeners will learn about mainstream providers in addition to those who are focused on more targeted solutions.
Fo...2023-11-2818 minStartup LegendsGeorge Sibble | Technology Due Diligence ExpertPurchase a Technical Diligence Report here!
2023-07-2725 min
Startup Legends#16 - Nicholas Bong | BridgeMe FundingNicholas Bong of BridgeMe shares with us about himself and his business.2023-06-2028 min
ALP: The Admissions Leadership PodcastW. Kent BarndsKent Barnds, Executive Vice President of ExternalRelations: Advancement | Communication | Enrollment | Planning for Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.), shares how he started as "an accidental admissions person" and become the person with the longest title in the history of the ALP, and what he has learned along the way by becoming a college parent. Great mysteries will be revealed in this episode, including the origin story of Kent's ubiquitous bow ties, what the "W" in his name stands for, and who can lay claim to being the pizza king of the Quad Cities.Rapid Descent2023-06-1249 min
Startup Legends#15 - Bryan Duarte | BlackTech Capital VC Fund"We don't inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our kids"
Startups submit your pitch to BlackTech Capital: https://www.startupfuel.com/opportunity?opportunity_id=638f75d60632ba002e404847
Limited Partners interested in the fund: bduarte@blacktechcapital.com
https://blacktechcapital.vclab.fund/
BlackTech Capital was selected, by the World Economic Forum, as one of the most innovative investment funds which invest in people and planet-focused entrepreneurs.
By focusing on Black and Other Underrepresented Entrepreneurs in CleanTech, our impact is at the intersection of social responsibility and...2023-05-2439 min
Startup Legends#14 - Ashif Mawji - Telus CSW AcceleratorApply today: https://cswaccelerator.com/apply/
More info: www.startupfuel.com/opportunity?opportunity_id=62e19dd771237f012e2a5f19
https://cswaccelerator.com/
The TELUS Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator (CSW) is a first-of-its-kind accelerator focused on addressing the social and safety challenges facing our communities.
In partnership with AlchemistX, the Edmonton Police Foundation, and Alberta Innovates, the TELUS CSW Accelerator is bringing proven Silicon Valley acceleration programming to the social impact space in Edmonton, Alberta.
Ashif is a serial entrepreneur who strives for efficiency in everything he is involved...2022-08-1131 min
StockAlgos - Fireside ChatsEp. 2 - Ashley Martis, Co-Founder & CEO of StartupFuelWe interview Ashley Rahul Martis, who is currently running StartupFuel.com. A scrappy startup looking to disrupt the startup & venture capital space by bridging the connect between under represented founders and early stage vc funds. Hear his story.
https://startupfuel.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martis/2022-06-0942 min
Startup Legends#13 - Sumit Bhatia | Accelerator Director | Rogers Cybersecure CatalystApply to the accelerator here: www.startupfuel.com/opportunity?opportunity_id=621932aad3e6870164e11996&referrer_id=5d7112e59e11f10063d00d30
The Catalyst Cyber Accelerator is the first of its kind in Canada.  The Catalyst Cyber Accelerator is the first cybersecurity-focused commercial accelerator in Canada. Headquartered in Brampton's Innovation District, the Catalyst Cyber Accelerator helps early-stage Canadian cybersecurity companies grow into national and international competitors.  About the Program  Our program offers technical and strategic advice, mentorship, and business resources to Canada’s most promising cybersecurity scale-ups and start-ups. Our program offers technical and strategic advice, mentorship, and b...2022-03-0143 min
Startup Legends#12 - Sam Chandola | Early Stage VC Investor | First FundSam Chandola works with First Fund, a pre-seed investment fund established by former founders
who saw a gap in early-stage funding and decided to correct that.
Picture this a new immigrant to Canada, with no existing relationships, and only $700 in your
pocket. Underprivileged in Cash, but rich in drive, passion, and a determination to succeed.
When a serendipitous encounter leads to the first investment in your company and propels your
career. This is Sam Chandola story!
Eight years and two successful exits later, Sam has generated more than 55x...2022-01-2837 min
Startup Legends#11 - Jeremy Neilson | Venture Capital SPV & Fund Admin Software | AssureJeremy Neilson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Assure. Mr. Neilson has provided support and leadership for some of the most innovative and dynamic industry initiatives in the U.S.--including launching and managing the State of Utah’s $300 million Fund of Funds program, providing due diligence and advisory services for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s $1-billion early-stage venture capital initiative, and created the LLC syndicate (SPV) administration service used by AngelList, SeedInvest, EquityZen and more.
Assure is a fintech fund administration company that provides the most complete back-office services in the market for fund mana...2022-01-1445 min
Startup Legends#10 - Jeep Kline | Impact Venture Capital Partner | VC FundA candid conversation with Jeep Kline (Partner at MrPink VC). From her beginnings as a graduate from UC Berkley to a Partner at MrPink VC helping bring much needed resources and support to underserved and underestimated entrepreneurs. Courtesy of her strong background with engagements at Intel, World Bank, and even starting her own company has given Jeep a unique perspective on seeing investment through the lens of Economic Development.GuestÂ
Social Links:
Website: https://mrpink.vc/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeepkline/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeep_kline?lang=en2021-09-2438 min
Startup Legends#9 - Ashley Francisco | Head of Startup Developer Ecosystem | Google CanadaGoogle for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders is a 10-week digital accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups in North America.
The accelerator program is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to Women founder communities across North America. In addition to mentorship and technical project support, the accelerator also includes deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition and leadership development for founders.
Website: https://startup.google.com/accelerator/women-founders/
Email: gfsa-wf-team@google.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-francisco-51484847
2021-07-1637 min
Startup Legends#8 - Jason Scott | Head of Startup Developer Ecosystem | GoogleGoogle for Startups Accelerator: Black Founders is a 10-week digital accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups in North America.
The accelerator program is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to Black founder communities across North America. In addition to mentorship and technical project support, the accelerator also includes deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition and leadership development for founders.
Website: https://startup.google.com/accelerator/black-founders/
LinkedIn: Â https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-alexander-scott/
PitchBox: https://www.startupfuel.com...2021-07-0836 min
Startup Legends#7 - Annette Azan | Female Founder | NuudiiAt Nuudii System, we use real women and real bodies. We make it a rule never to photoshop our models. Also, Nuudii System has seven colors which span various skin tones.
My name is Annette Azan, and I’m a 25-year fashion industry veteran, woman of color and wellness visionary. I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology and worked with fashion icons including Diane Benson, Norma Karmali and Donna Karan, launching, developing and driving sales for brands such as Urban Zen, Diane B. and Episode.
I’m the founder and CEO of a boobwear body...2021-07-0539 min
Startup Legends#6 - Kirsten Horning | Principal XRC LabsXRC Labs is a startup accelerator and venture fund dedicated to fostering the next generation of disruptors in the retail technology and consumer goods sectors. The NYC-based company launched in 2015 with founding sponsor Parsons School of Design at The New School. With more than 70 active startups in its portfolio, five corporate sponsors, including Mastercard, The Estée Lauder Companies and CVS Health, and more than 330 business mentors, XRC Labs has built a world-class ecosystem. For more information on XRC Labs or its portfolio companies, please visit xrclabs.com.
Website: https://www.xrclabs.com/
2021-05-1139 min
Startup Legends#5 - Jason Jacobsohn | Propellant Ventures & Founder Institute ChicagoOur Focus
Propellant Ventures aspires to change the future in a very powerful way. We are filling the funding gap with a bold focus on exciting and disruptive Pre-Seed and Seed stage opportunities. Propellant Ventures invests in a broad range of innovative and game-changing companies with compelling B2B business models such as healthcare, future of work, supply chain, fintech, and edtech.
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Propellant Ventures recognizes that it can be a challenge for early stage entrepreneurs to raise venture capital so we see a tremendous opportunity to be that capital partner at the initial stages of gro...2021-04-2941 min
DISRUPT with Ravi Ravindran#053​ - Ashley Martis // #HACKINGCOVID19​#HackingCovid19​ is about bringing together a global community committed to fight the disruptions of our current reality.2021-04-2031 min
Startup Legends#4 - Safia Morsly-Fikai | Govt. of Canada Trade CommissionerThe Consulate General is part of Global Affairs Canada or Affaires Mondiales Canada in French. Safia's role as a Trade Commissioner is to help innovative Canadian clients across the spectrum of ICT sectors scale and grow in the US and in particular in NY and the tristate area via customer acquisition and access to capital and sales channels.
She also manage 3 Canadian Technology Accelerator programs or CTA:
*The CTA in Cybersecurity, Privacy & Compliance that was just launched mid March
*The CTA in Retail Technologies
*And she is launching a new accelerator...2021-04-0134 min
Startup Legends#3 - Meir Rabkin | Cleantech Venture Capital Investor - BlueVision CapitalMeir is launching a new VC fund targeting the Cleantech industry and building towards a sustainable future.
Meir Rabkin
15 years’ experience in the investment sector, working for the largest investment firms in Canada such as Mackenzie Investments, CIBC Asset Management, Desjardins and Investors Group. He has a unique and exclusive network of UHNW, Founders, Family Offices in the U.S. and Canada.
StartupFuel Profile:
BlueVision Capital | StartupFuel Investor Profile
Cleantech Startups Apply here:
BlueVision Capital's PitchBox
2021-03-1635 min
Startup Legends#2 - Purvaja Sekar | Life Coach For People Living Mediocre LivesPurvaja Sekar who is a 'Life Coach For People Living Mediocre Lives' talks about the mindset needed for people to get started and finish things in their lives. Fall in love with the journey and not the destination. Â Â
Social Links
Podcast (also available on other platforms):
https://open.spotify.com/show/74WtBBITdJTw8mRYK6rNli
Instagram:
@pslifecoaching
Website:
www.pslifecoaching.com 2021-03-0428 min
Startup Legends#1 - Thierry Lu | Helping Canadian Startups Connect To Silicon ValleyBased in Palo Alto, California, Thierry Lu is a Trade Commissioner working for Global Affairs Canada. His mission is to connect Canada's startups into Silicon Valley and its ecosystem.Â
CTA Program Info on StartupFuel: www.startupfuel.com/opportunity?opportunity_id=601db4b59ea7c1002dc0ea02&referrer_id=5d7112e59e11f10063d00d30
Trade Commission Service Website: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/2021-03-0314 minDISRUPT with Ravi Ravindran#003 - Ashley Martis // StartupFuelAshley Rahul Martis is an avid entrepreneur and networker. He has travelled across North America from Toronto, to New York, Miami, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, Montreal etc. He has met over 35,000 people in the past 8 years. During his travels he has met thousands of entrepreneurs and hundreds of investors. He himself has successfully launched various startups, and participated in the growth and sale of others.
Mr. Martis hosts an internet/YouTube show called StartupFuel interviewing entrepreneurs and their businesses to pitch to Angel and Venture Capital investors around North America.2021-02-0656 min
Want Money Got Money with Sam Kamani26: Connecting founders with resources they need to succeed - Ashley MartisOn this episode I discuss with Ashley his entrepreneurship journey, travelling to over 50 + countries and 250 + cities. Ashley has launched multiple successful startups and worked alongside multiple founders and entrepreneurs. He shares all his lessons he learnt from becoming an entrepreneur at a very early age. Ashley Rahul Martis ~MrMartis~ is an avid entrepreneur and networker. He has travelled across the world from Toronto, to New York, London, Kuwait, Banglore, San Francisco and many more.Ash is the founder of StartupFuel, the ultimate global startup platform: with all the resources and connections to...2020-10-1736 min