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Marketing v praxi#287 INOVIA: Zo Žiliny Silicon ValleyV tejto inšpiratívnej epizóde privítame Vlastimila Kociána – CEO INOVIA, žilinského inovačného centra, ktoré mení sever Slovenska na magnet pre startupy, študentov aj investorov. S Ankou a Naďou rozoberú dôvody, pre ktoré sú mladí ochotní vrátiť sa zo zahraničia, ako funguje „biznis ambulancia“ pre podnikateľov, či prečo potrebujú podnikatelia viac „self-sellovať“ svoje úspechy. Inšpirujte sa príbehmi, ktoré dokazujú, že aj zo Slovenska sa dá meniť svet. V epizóde sa tiež dozviete:
· Prečo má Žilina našliapnuté stať sa technologickým centrom Slovenska.
· Ako In...
2025-10-3026 min
Flagship PodcastThe Venture Cyclist: Etienne Gauthier, Associate @ Inovia Capital on Investing and InnovationIn this episode, I sat down with Etienne Gauthier, Associate @ Inovia Capital. We discussed our shared passion for cycling and its connection to his career in venture capital. We discuss his career path, touching on Etienne's background in management consulting, transition into VC, and current role at a prominent firm. We explored investment trends, particularly in AI and cybersecurity, and shared insights into their firm's differentiators and investment strategies. The conversation wraps up with advice for aspiring VCs on the importance of networking, building a personal brand, and developing essential skills like context switching.
2025-09-0431 min
SaaSpasseEp.130 - Samuel F. Poirier : Mercantile, Thiel Fellowship, USA vs CANAujourd’hui, on jase avec Samuel F. Poirier, CEO chez Mercantile, le leader américain en carte de crédit verticalisées pour entreprises.Mercantile c’est ~100 millions de volume en transactions chaque année, 22M$ USD en VC et ~30 employés pré-acquisitionOn retrace son parcours : importer des roches à 14 ans, fusionner sa business de carte de débit Bitcoin avec Mt.Gox à 18 ans, miser trop tôt sur le VR et finalement la création de Mercantile.CHAPITRES(0:00) Intro + présentation de Samuel(5:00) C'est quoi Mercantile...
2025-04-032h 11
CIO Leadership LiveCIO Leadership Live with Kory Jeffrey, Principal and VP, Technology, InoviaKory Jeffrey, Principal and VP, Technology, Inovia discusses leadership, building technology teams to build business productivity, and successful roadmaps for GenAI. What’s next? Listen in here, on CIO Leadership Live with Lee Rennick.
2025-02-2028 min
The European VCInovia's Michael McGraw European LPs and why a higher risk appetite could pay for itselfIn this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas sits down with Michael McGraw, Principal at Inovia Capital, a Venture Capital firm headquartered in Canada but making waves in Europe.Inovia has €2.4B in assets under management and a track record of backing companies like Cohere, Lightspeed, Neo4j, and Wealthsimple. Mike brings a unique perspective shaped by his journey from LP at CDPQ—one of the world’s largest pension funds—to leading growth-stage investments at Inovia. Together, we’ll dive deep into the evolving role of European LPs, exploring why embracing a higher risk appetite could yield outs...
2024-12-0454 min
EUVCE385 | Michael McGraw, Inovia Capital: European LPs and why a higher risk appetite could pay for itselfIn this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas sits down with Michael McGraw, Principal at Inovia Capital, a €415M growth equity fund headquartered in Canada but making waves in Europe.Inovia has €2.3B in assets under management and a track record of backing companies like Cohere, Lightspeed, Neo4j, and Wealthsimple. Mike brings a unique perspective shaped by his journey from LP at CDPQ—one of the world’s largest pension funds—to leading growth-stage investments at Inovia. Together, we’ll dive deep into the evolving role of European LPs, exploring why embracing a higher risk appetite could yield outsiz...
2024-12-0454 min
Corporate Chat Podcast McGillMia Morisset - Vice-présidente principale Inovia CapitalL'équipe du Corporate Chat Podcast de McGill est ravie de présenter un nouvel épisode mettant en vedette Mia Morisset, Vice-Présidente Principale chez Inovia Capital. Dans ce balado, Cédrik Nadeau et Émile Journet explorent le parcours de Mia, de ses études à l’Université McGill jusqu’à son arrivée chez Inovia Capital, où elle se concentre sur les opportunités d’investissement en phase de croissance en Amérique du Nord. Les auditeurs découvriront dans cet épisode l’impact de la pandémie sur les opportunités d’investissement en phase de croissance. Nous explorons également les principaux éléments qui c...
2024-11-2925 min
Private Equity Value Creation PodcastEp. 55: Inovia Capital Panel | Making Acquisitions A Success From the People, Cultural, and Technical SideShiv interviews Krista Skalde, Chief Talent Officer Partner at Inovia Capital, Meryl Almeida, Director of Corporate Development at Inovia Capital, and Kory Jeffrey, Principal & VP, Technology at Inovia Capital.
In this episode, Krista, Meryl, and Kory share how they evaluate acquisitions, how to create value from a corp dev perspective, and how to merge corporate cultures. Learn about how Inovia Capital decides if they should build, buy, or partner with companies and what data points they look for to inform their decisions. The panel discusses the analyses you can do to validate acquisitions, how to make capital...
2024-11-1939 min
Private Equity Value Creation PodcastEp. 55: Inovia Capital Panel | Successful Acquisitions From the People, Cultural, and Technical SideShiv interviews Krista Skalde, Chief Talent Officer Partner at Inovia Capital, Meryl Almeida, Director of Corporate Development at Inovia Capital, and Kory Jeffrey, Principal & VP, Technology at Inovia Capital. In this episode, Krista, Meryl, and Kory share how they evaluate acquisitions, how to create value from a corp dev perspective, and how to merge corporate cultures. Learn about how Inovia Capital decides if they should build, buy, or partner with companies and what data points they look for to inform their decisions. The panel discusses the analyses you can do to validate acquisitions, how to make capital allocation decisions, and...
2024-11-1939 min
The BetaKit Podcast ChannelInovia's Chris Arsenault on the state of Canadian software"Canada is hitting above its weight. It doesn't always feel like that." Inovia Capital CEO Chris Arsenault joins to share data and a long-term perspective on the state of the Canadian software industry in 2024, recorded live on the BetaKit Keynote State at SAAS NORTH. Check out Inovia's report and read along with the podcast! The BetaKit Podcast is presented by The BetaKit Quiz, proudly sponsored by GoDaddy. Visit GoDaddy to search for your perfect .CA domain and access a special offer.
2024-11-1833 min
Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech OperatorsExploring Strategic Partnerships and M&A with Ernest Chi, Senior Director of Product Acceleration at 1PasswordIn this episode of Inovia Sessions, host Meryl Almeida sits down with Ernest Chi, Senior Director of Product Acceleration at 1Password, to dive deep into the world of strategic partnerships and M&A.
Ernest shares insights from his impressive career spanning roles in high-growth tech companies and his current position overseeing partnerships and corporate development at 1Password. Discover his practical approach to evaluating build, buy, or partner strategies and the pivotal role trust plays in creating partnerships that drive sustainable growth. Whether you’re a founder, executive, or investor, this conversation is packed with invaluable lessons on ma...
2024-10-2131 min
The Hard Part with Evan McCannFiorella Schiffino from Raven Indigenous Capital PartnersFiorella Schiffino is the CFO at Raven Indigenous Capital Partners.
Raven Indigenous Capital Partners is Canada's first Indigenous-led and -owned social finance intermediary.
Raven focuses on facilitating the flow of capital through impact investing to support the ongoing revitalization of the Indigenous economy. Raven builds relationships with Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs to drive sustainable change.
Takeaways
Moving PwC to Inovia and the VC space.
Diving into the finance side of venture including financial operations of the fund, cash management, compliance and reporting.
The move to Raven.
...
2024-09-0334 min
Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech OperatorsNavigating Successful Exits with Alex Leclerc, Co-Founder & CEO of PokaTune into this episode of Inovia Sessions where host Meryl Almeida discusses the fascinating journey of Alex Leclerc, co-founder and CEO of Poka.
Discover how Alex led his company through a strategic exit to IFS despite a challenging M&A landscape. Alex shares valuable insights on selecting and working with an investment bank, choosing an acquirer, and building lasting trust post-acquisition.
Learn from his firsthand experience about the meticulous planning and strategic decisions that powered Poka's international expansion and drove its undeniable success in the manufacturing sector. This episode is packed with actionable advice for fo...
2024-07-2321 min
Corporate Chat Podcast McGillSteven Chung - Vice President of Growth Equity at Inovia CapitalOur latest episode features a fascinating interview with Steven Chung, Vice President of GrowthEquity at Inovia Capital. Our discussion covers topics such as recent venture capitaltrends, qualities that make a good venture capital investor, and Mr. Chung’s professionalexperiences.Hosts: Alexis Beaulieu & Cédrik Nadeau
2024-07-1841 minThe Hard Part with Evan McCannChristian LevanChristian Levan is Front Row Ventures's Director of Portfolio Support and a VC Analyst Intern at White Star Capital.
Takeaways
His military experience in Singapore.
How he joined Front Row Ventures.
The impact FRV has had on the Canadian VC landscape and helping students land roles in the space.
Christian's advice for young people breaking into VC.
Landing internships at Inovia Capital and White Star Capital.
Being a younger team member but still adding value to the firm.
Chapters
00:00 Christian's Military Experience and Journey into Venture Capital
2024-06-1042 minThe Hard Part with Evan McCannAntoine Nivard from Blank VenturesAntoine Nivard is a Co-Founder and General Partner at Blank Ventures, a $65M inaugural fund, where he invests in seed-stage enterprise and fintech software.
Prior to founding Blank, he had the opportunity to help raise funds and establish Inovia Capital in Silicon Valley and was fortunate to partner with founders building companies like LightspeedCommerce (NYSE:LSPD), 1Password, Magical, BenchSci, Momentum, Vital Biosciences, Poka (acquired by IFS), DarwinAI (acquired by Apple), and many more.
Takeaways
-Early days joining Inovia.
-Launching and growing the Inovia office in SF.
-Dis...
2024-05-2350 min
Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech OperatorsSeason Premiere: Navigating the Complex World of M&AWelcome to Season 2 of Inovia Sessions. This season, we're diving deep into the world of mergers and acquisitions. Hosted by Meryl Almeida, Director of Corporate Development at Inovia, we'll explore the critical aspects of M&A, from planning to execution.
Join us as we discuss strategies with seasoned executives, board members, and founders who've successfully navigated complex M&A transactions. Whether you're looking to grow your business or considering an exit, this series offers practical insights to help you prepare for and manage M&A effectively. Tune in to equip yourself with the fundamentals to tackle transactions, w...
2024-05-2301 min
Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech OperatorsMastering M&A with Hilary Shirazi, Head of Corporate Development at NotionIn this episode of Inovia Sessions, join host Meryl Almeida as she sits down with Hilary Shirazi, Head of Corporate Development at Notion.
With a remarkable background spanning roles at Pinterest, Zendesk, and LinkedIn, Hilary shares her extensive experience in navigating complex M&A transactions. This discussion delves into how reporting structures impact M&A, the strategic experimentation in M&A processes, and the critical importance of early integration efforts.
Whether you're a startup founder, a corporate executive, or simply interested in the dynamics of M&A, this episode offers valuable insights into turning sizable de...
2024-05-2326 min
Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech OperatorsNavigating Successful Exits with Alex Leclerc, Co-Founder & CEO of PokaTune into this episode of Inovia Sessions where host Meryl Almeida discusses the fascinating journey of Alex Leclerc, co-founder and CEO of Poka.
Discover how Alex led his company through a strategic exit to IFS despite a challenging M&A landscape. Alex shares valuable insights on selecting and working with an investment bank, choosing an acquirer, and building lasting trust post-acquisition.
Learn from his firsthand experience about the meticulous planning and strategic decisions that powered Poka's international expansion and drove its undeniable success in the manufacturing sector. This episode is packed with actionable advice for fo...
2024-05-2321 min
Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech OperatorsThe Strategic Moves Behind Atlassian's M&A Success with Sarah Hughes, Head of Corporate Development and Product PartnershipsIn this enlightening episode of Inovia Sessions, host Meryl Almeida welcomes Sarah Hughes, head of Atlassian’s venture arm, partnerships team, and corporate development function.
Sarah discusses the strategic role these divisions play in fueling Atlassian's growth, highlighting the recent $975 million acquisition of Loom. She explains how Atlassian, like Inovia, leverages ecosystem maps and early relationship building in its M&A strategy. Listen in to dive deep into the mechanics of creating effective partnerships and the thoughtful approach Atlassian takes towards public term sheets to build trust with founders.
Whether you’re a startup founder or a...
2024-05-2327 min
Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech OperatorsJann Lau, Senior Director of Corporate Development at PayPal, on Mastering M&A Across Economic CyclesDive into the complexities of M&A with Jann Lau, a Senior Director of Corporate Development at PayPal, on this episode of Inovia Sessions.
Hosted by Meryl Almeida, this discussion explores how Jann’s varied roles at companies like Square and his experience with PayPal’s inorganic growth strategies have shaped his perspective on M&A. Jann discusses the importance of adaptability, the necessity of teamwork, and strategic decision-making in corporate development. Gain insights into how companies are refocusing from top-line to profitable growth amidst shifting economic conditions, and discover the strategic frameworks that guide Jann's approach to M...
2024-05-2326 min
Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech OperatorsPatrick Pichette - A Board Member's Perspective on M&AJoin us on this insightful episode of Inovia Sessions where we explore the intricate role of board members in mergers and acquisitions.
Our guest today is Patrick Pichette, a seasoned board member with a storied history as the CFO of Google and board chair at Twitter. Hosted by Meryl Almeida, this discussion delves into Patrick's unique perspective on the strategic implementation of M&A from a board's viewpoint. Discover the critical aspects of presenting transactions to the board, the dynamics of board decision-making, and the essential traits founders should seek in board members.
Patrick’s rich...
2024-05-2331 minThe Hard Part with Evan McCannAlex Barrett from MerokaAlex Barrett is the Co-Founder and CEO of Meroka, Alex is also the Co-Founder and General Partner at Boon Fund.
Meroka's mission is to make independent practice ownership the default path for physicians in all specialties.
Meroka believes that care delivered in the independent setting produces superior patient outcomes at a lower cost. By breaking down barriers to successfully operate an independent practice, they aim to empower more physicians to choose ownership over employment and swing the pendulum away from consolidation. Because healthcare deserves to be personal, not corporate.
Takeaways
2024-04-1549 minThe Hard Part with Evan McCannVasu Nadella from Vital Bio and Michael Helander from OTI LumionicsVasu Nadella is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vital Bio.
Vital Biosciences has raised $48M+ from Sam Altman, Lachy Groom, Marc Benioff, Northpond Ventures, Labcorp, Inovia Capital and Route 66 Ventures. Vital is bringing to market its revolutionary blood-testing product, the VitalOne. A compact device the size of a desktop computer, VitalOne conducts more than 50 lab-grade test results (95% of routine lab orders), with results available within just 20 minutes. The goal is to enable doctors to conduct tests, diagnose and treat patients in a single visit.
Michael Helander is the President and CEO of OTI Lumionics....
2024-04-0146 min
IBS Intelligence Global FinTech PerspectivesEP686: What are the FinTech opportunities in EuropePhoebe Kitchen, VP of Growth Equity, InoviaWhat are the hot opportunities in FinTech in Europe? Changes to the role of the CFO are providing one set of growth prospects while B2B open banking solutions offers another. Canada-based Inovia is a VC firm looking to support founders to build global sustainable tech companies. From the firm’s London office, Phoebe Kitchen, Vice President of Growth Equity at Inovia, speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence about the opportunities she identifies.
2024-03-2613 minThe Hard Part with Evan McCannAndre Charoo from Maple VCAndre Charoo is the Founder and General Partner of Maple VC.
Maple backs founders with Canadian roots...because they build category-defining companies. Andre was the 25th employee at Uber. He is a Venture Partner at Inovia and Co-Chair of The C100.
Takeaways
How Andre raised his first $1M fund and executed his unique Canadian-focused thesis.
What it is like fundraising as an emerging solo GP.
Trends with Canadian founders building in the US.
Canadian founders bring a unique perspective and ambition to the table, often outperforming their...
2024-03-1153 minThe Hard Part with Evan McCannMaxime Courchesne from Investissement QuébecMaxime Courchesne is a VC Investment Manager at Investissement Québec (IQ).
Investissement Québec is the go-to partner for foreign and Québec-based businesses seeking to make a go of it in the province. Working out of 17 offices across Québec and 12 more around the world, their experts have a thorough understanding of your business environment and the unique challenges that Quebec founders face.
Summary
Max Courchesne, a VC investor at Investissement Quebec (IQ), shares insights on the Montreal and Quebec tech ecosystem. He discusses his career journey and the value of dive...
2024-02-1453 min
Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech OperatorsMaking Dual HQs Work feat. Emil Eifrem, CEO of Neo4jIn today's episode, we delve deep with Emil Eifrem CEO of Neo4j. He started a graph database software company in 2007 which has now raised close to $600M, employs over 700 people and is used by 75 of the Fortune 100 companies. From starting in Sweden to a quick move to the US market and an eventual return to Europe, Emil candidly shares the evolution of Neo4j over the years. As a tech leader who transitioned from being in the day-to-day trenches in the U.S. to eventually taking a hybrid approach, he paints a vivid picture of how leadership styles...
2023-12-1939 min
Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech OperatorsOperating from Canada feat. Collin Crowell, Vice President, North America at KameleoonIn this episode, we’re joined by Collin Crowell, Vice President, North America at Kameleoon, the platform where product, marketing, and engineers work together on growth through experimentation. Colin’s journey as the first North American hire overseeing a rapidly growing team is a masterclass in understanding the cultural, operational, and strategic nuances of expanding into this region. As someone who’s bridged the gap between European headquarters and North American operations, Collin’s insights on remote work culture, hiring practices, and market entry strategies are invaluable.
2023-12-1227 min
Knižná revue24 knižných tipov pod stromčekZamestnanci Slovenského literárneho centra predstavujú svoje najobľúbenejšie knihy. V podcaste Knižná revue zaznejú
odporúčania na rôzne žánre od slovenských i zahraničných spisovateľov, ako aj tipy na detskú literatúru. V rozhovore s moderátorom Dadom Nagyom respondenti vysvetľujú, čím ich dielo zaujalo a prečo ho čítali s veľkým pôžitkom.
Zoznam kníh spomenutých v podcaste:
Katarína Kucbelová - Modrosleposť
Petra Hůlová - Nejvyšší karta
Mila Haugová - Stigma : písať
Jana Juhásová - Belasé Ó Básnická cesta Rudolfa Juro...
2023-12-0841 min
Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech OperatorsRaising Funds from a US Investor feat. Konstantina Psoma, Founder and CEO of KaedimIn today's episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Konstantina Psoma, the Founder and CEO of Kaedim. Navigating her journey from Europe to Silicon Valley, Konstantina offers a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of raising from top tier US investors. With her roots in Athens and her eyes set on San Francisco's tech landscape, she underscores the significance of building a strong network of founders and the complexities of fundraising whilst propelling a business forward.
Dive in with us for a compelling conversation as Konstantina unveils Kaedim's growth narrative and shares her invaluable insights on...
2023-12-0539 min
Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech OperatorsLaying the Groundwork for North American Expansion feat. Daniel Glazer, Managing Partner at Wilson SonsiniIn this episode, we're privileged to have a conversation with Daniel Glazer, Managing Partner at Wilson Sonsini. As an authority on assisting European startups break into the U.S. market, Daniel will help us break down the administrative considerations and costs associated with expanding West. If you're a startup eyeing the U.S. market or just keen on understanding its legal intricacies, this episode is brimming with hands-on advice.
2023-11-2834 min
Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech OperatorsB2C Expansion Playbook feat. Phil Hutcheon, Founder and CEO of DiceIn this episode, we sit down with Phil Hutcheon, Founder and CEO of Dice, to dive deep into the intricacies of breaking into the US B2C market and establishing leadership through network effects. From confronting resistance to navigating stereotypes and securing support from key players, we'll uncover valuable insights that every tech entrepreneur should know.
2023-11-2128 min
Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech OperatorsBuilding the Case for North American Expansion feat. Isabelle Guis and Francoise BrougherIn this episode, we're diving into the early-day challenges of entering the American tech market as a B2B SaaS company.
We'll hear from Isabelle Guis, Global CMO and North American CEO of Brevo, and Francoise Brougher, Executive Advisor at Inovia, who have both successfully navigated this landscape.
2023-11-1036 min
Tank Talks By Ripple VenturesExpanding Canada's Global Presence with Andre Charoo of Maple VCAs the Canadian Tech scene expands, we often are aided by Canadians abroad who have gained experience and expertise in various aspects of startup life and culture. Our guest today is Andre Charoo, Founder and GP of Maple Ventures, which invests in founders with Canadian roots.We spoke about the lack of early-stage Canadian investors on the cap tables of successful companies like Instacart and Wish even though their founders have Canadian roots and what it was like being an early employee at both Uber and Hired.Maple started in 2016 with just $1.2m in commitments...
2023-11-021h 08
Les pieds dans les champsLe chanvre ? des débouchés infinis et un excellent précédent pour le blé selon Anicet Bretagne (S4-EP5)Anicet Bretagne est agriculteur sur la commune de Gy-l'Evêque dans l'Yonne où il cultive du chanvre depuis 2009. C'est à cette période qu'Anicet est contacté par une chanvrière qui cherchait des surfaces dans le département de l'Yonne afin d'implanter la culture du chanvre. Intéressé, il a tenté l'expérience qui a été concluante puisqu'il continue à en cultiver aujourd'hui !
En atouts, Anicet met en avant une culture peu gourmande en intrants, très peu d'engrais à apporter et aucun produit phytosanitaire à appliquer. Elle est également une bonne tête d'assolement (en précédent blé). Mais surtout, l'atout princi...
2023-10-3106 min
Pause – Alexandre MarsPatrick Pichette – Partner d’Inovia CapitalPAUSE, émission présentée par Alexandre Mars.
Patrick Pichette - Partner d’Inovia Capital
2023-10-2900 min
Founder Journey | The Untold Stories of the Founder JourneyThe Founders Journey ft. Inovia CapitalWelcome to TechTO's Founders Journey Series.
In this series, we talk with the founders of emerging Canadian tech start-ups and learn about their journey to building their current businesses.
Today we were joined by Prem Kalevar and Karamdeep Nijjar from Inovia Capital to chat about the newly announced Discovery Fund that was just launched.
On this special episode, we dive deeper into the inspiration behind the fund, who it will support, and what Founders need to know about Inovia and their investments.
To...
2023-10-2729 minLes pieds dans les champsPois chiche en agriculture biologique : une marge économique confortable pour Sébastien Albouy (S4-EP4)Sébastien Albouy est agriculteur à Auriac-sur-Vendinelle où il cultive du pois chiche depuis 10 ans (en conventionnel d'abord, puis en agriculture biologique).
Pour lui, le pois chiche est une culture de diversification qui supporte bien le temps chaud et sec que l'on peut retrouver dans le Sud-Ouest. Son bilan de ces dernières années lui donne raison puisque Sébastien a constaté que les rendements sur son exploitation étaient supérieurs à ses attentes.
Quand Sébastien s'est lancé il y a 10 ans, il cultivait ses pois chiches en conventionnel, qu'il vendait entre 400 et 500€/t. Aujourd'hui, en bio, il est...
2023-10-1706 min
PAUSE - le podcast d’Alexandre MarsPatrick Pichette, Partner d'Inovia CapitalOriginaire d’un quartier populaire de Montréal, Patrick Pichette a su conquérir la Silicon Valley en devenant l’un des piliers du géant Google. Diplômé de l’Université d’Oxford, qu’il a intégrée grâce à la bourse Rhodes, ce véritable bourreau de travail est passé par McKinsey et Bell avant de rejoindre, en 2008, l’équipe dirigeante du célèbre moteur de recherche. En 2015, il décide de tout quitter pour voyager. Puis il rejoint le monde de l’investissement tech avec Inovia Capital tout en intégrant le conseil d’administ...
2023-10-051h 05Les pieds dans les champsLa lentille en agriculture biologique, une culture à fort intérêt pour Wigbold Hofstede (S4-EP3)Wigbold Hofstede est agriculteur à Baugy dans le Cher. Il gère une exploitation de 600 hectares, tout en agriculture biologique, y compris ses lentilles.
Cette année, Wigbold est plutôt satisfait de ses lentilles contrairement aux trois dernières campagnes. En effet, pour lui ces mauvaises récoltes s'expliquent principalement par le climat et la sécheresse au moment du semis.
Néanmoins, la lentille reste pour lui une culture aux nombreux atouts : en bonne légumineuse, elle est capable de capter l'azote de l'air lui permettant ainsi de réaliser une économie non négligeable. D...
2023-10-0306 minLes pieds dans les champsLe lin oléagineux, une culture qui a tout bon pour Pierre Pirodeau ! (S4-EP2)Pierre Pirodeau est agriculteur dans dans la Vienne, à Chalais. Il y cultive du lin oléagineux depuis maintenant 3 ans.
Pierre a choisi de cultiver du lin afin de diversifier son assolement et sécuriser ses revenus grâce à cette culture nouvelle dans sa rotation. Il a choisi de se lancer dans le lin oléagineux pour "essayer de nouvelles choses" avec une culture qui s'en sort plutôt bien sur ses terres.
Pour les atouts, Pierre a constaté très peu de ravageurs sur le lin (pas d'insectes, de limaces ou d'attaques d'oiseaux). Pour les intrants, il...
2023-09-1906 minLes pieds dans les champsLe lupin, une plante aux multiples atouts agronomiques pour Philippe Epinoux (S4-EP1)Philippe Epinoux est agriculteur à Valence-en-Poitou. Il y cultive une légumineuse très peu répandue sur notre territoire : le lupin !
Philippe s'est lancé dans la culture du lupin avant tout pour diversifier ses cultures et trouver une nouvelle tête de rotation. Comme les autres légumineuses, le lupin n'a pas besoin d'un apport d'engrais azoté. Il s'agit donc d'une économie conséquente et bienvenue pour Philippe. Le lupin apporte de l'azote naturel dans son sol qui lui permet également de réaliser une économie sur le blé suivant (-30 unités d'azote).
Pour lui, la plus gross...
2023-09-0505 min
Poradca podnikateľaAko urobiť zo Slovenska zaujímavé miesto pre podnikanie? Hovorí Vlastimil Kocian, spolumajiteľ Kros a riaditeľ centra INOVIANevzdávať sa a vždy hľadať možné riešenia. Podľa tohto návodu na úspešný biznis a spokojný život sa riadi náš dnešný hosť. Náplňou jeho práce je, okrem iného, pomáhať premeniť myšlienky a nápady na skutočné projekty s reálnymi výsledkami. Jednoducho, pomáha podnikavým ľuďom zlepšovať svet. A tiež zdôrazňuje, že je potrebné vidieť ostatné firmy nie ako konkurenciu, ale ako partnerov.
V štúdiu PP sedel jeden z iniciátorov a prvý riaditeľ inovačného centra INOVIA, spolumajiteľ softvérovej firmy KROS...
2023-08-2335 minLes pieds dans les champsJean-Michel Guthmann réduit les pertes de graines de soja à la récolte grâce à la coupe flexible (S3-EP4)Jean-Michel Guthmann est agriculteur et gère avec son frère l'exploitation familiale à Ostheim en Alsace. Il y cultive du soja et s'apprête justement à le récolter !
Pour s'assurer de la maturité de son soja, Jean-Michel passe un échantillon de graines dans son humidimètre dont sa moissonneuse-batteuse est équipée. Ainsi, il est certain de récolter au bon moment et au bon taux d'humidité. Pour récolter dans de bonnes conditions, Jean-Michel s'y prend en avance !
Avant le semis, il prépare le terrain en nivelant le sol au maximum afin qu'il soit le plus plat...
2023-07-1106 minLes pieds dans les champsNicolas Royer produit du soja pour nourrir ses vaches laitières et contribuer à l'autonomie protéique de la 🇫🇷 (S3-EP3)Nicolas Royer est installé à Monhoudou, dans la Sarthe. Il y est polyculteur élevage laitier et possède un cheptel d'une cinquantaine de vaches.
Pour lui produire son propre soja, en plus d'avoir plusieurs avantages agronomiques et économiques, est un devoir pour arriver à l'autonomie protéique de la France. En produisant son soja, Nicolas évite les achats de tourteaux brésiliens et américains et certifie ainsi une alimentation sans OGM à ses vaches.
Avec ses 5 hectares, Nicolas produit 15 tonnes de soja pour ses vaches, qu'il broie directement à la ferme. Cela lui permet de réaliser une économie de 8 000...
2023-06-2706 minLes pieds dans les champsL'inoculation du soja : une étape primordiale pour Philippe Dubief (S3-EP2)Philippe Dubief gère son exploitation à Losne, en Côte-d’Or. Il y cultive actuellement une dizaine d’hectare de sojas.
Pour Philippe, le soja est une culture qui demande de la surveillance comme toutes les autres cultures. Pour cela, il faut prêter attention à la structure du sol en amont et au moment du semis. En effet, lorsqu’on inocule le soja, la terre doit être humide. Pour inoculer son soja, Philippe met les graines dans une bétonnière où elles sont mélangées par la suite à un inoculant. Il ne doit pas attendre trop longtemps entre l...
2023-06-1306 minSaaSpasseEp.18 - Antoine Bisson : Moderniser l’usineAujourd’hui sur le pod, je jase avec Antoine Bisson, Co-Founder & CTO chez Poka, un SaaS pour les travailleurs du secteur manufacturier.
On discute de moderniser les processus d’usines, des enjeux de connectivité, de protection des données et d'autres enjeux sécurité super intéressants. On parle aussi de lever du financement, commencer avec un gros client et le transcender et de construire une compagnie avec son meilleur ami. On termine en partageant nos perspectives et cynisme sur bootstrapped vs. funded.
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La job du mois SaaSpasse chez DashThis!
DashThis est un cool SaaS de...
2023-06-081h 14
alias entrepreneur.e#243 - GDE - Grande discussion avec Magaly CharbonneauC’est déjà la dernière Grande discussion de la saison et cette semaine, Magaly Charbonneau nous partage son parcours entrepreneurial !Durant son parcours, elle a été cheffe des opérations et investisseuse chez PasswordBox, vice-présidente mondiale, ventes et investisseuse chez Hostopia.com puis investisseuse et membre du conseil d’administration d’Anomalous Networks Inc.Comptant plus de 25 ans d’expérience comme entrepreneure et investisseuse, elle est aujourd’hui associée chez Inovia Capital et siège aux conseils d’administration de Rewind, Novisto, MILA et CVCA et observateur du...
2023-06-0545 min
Building Blocks With Brendan HerjavecEP: 61 From Day Zero To Greatness W/ Bernie LiAntler is the investor backing the world’s most driven founders, from day zero to greatness. Founded on the belief that people innovating is the key to building a better future, they partner with people across six continents to launch and scale high-potential startups that address meaningful opportunities and challenges. Antler has offices in 25 cities, including Austin, New York, Toronto, London, Berlin, Stockholm, Bangalore, Jakarta, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, and Sydney. The global community backs people from the beginning with co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. Antler has created and invested in more th...
2023-06-0145 minLes pieds dans les champsLe soja, une culture idéale en agriculture biologique pour Jean-Marc Gourdon (S3-EP1)Jean-Marc Gourdon gère son exploitation à Castandet, dans les Landes. Il y cultive du soja en agriculture biologique.
Grâce au climat doux, il a pu semer son soja début mai, plus tôt que d’habitude (autour du 20 mai). Le soja est une culture qui demande un import d’eau important. Pour l’irriguer, Jean-Marc utilise son pivot et sa propre ressource en eau. Un système couteux mais nécessaire au bon développement du soja.
Du fait de son expérience sur cette culture, Jean-Marc a fait face à deux difficultés :
➡️ La premièr...
2023-05-3006 min
InfoBref actualité et affairesUn premier jeu vidéo pour le Cirque du Soleil25 mai 2023 | L'essentiel des nouvelles économiques, technologiques et financières [texte non corrigé pour fins de publication]L’Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec revoit à la baisse ses prévisions du nombre de mises en chantier pour cette année: elle anticipe désormais une baisse de 30% par rapport à l’an dernier.En décembre, elle prévoyait plutôt pour cette année une baisse de 21%.Les coûts de construction demeurent très élevés et les taux d’intérêt pourraient baisser...
2023-05-2503 min
This New WayThe Tao of Management with Patrick Pichette: How Routines Drive Success and Empower Teams (with Patrick Pichette, Partner at Inovia Capital)👉 Check out the resources here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/patrick-pichette-inovia-capital-the-tao-of-management/
Is personal development an afterthought for you or your team?
It shouldn’t be!
A strong sense of purpose fuels motivation and provides team members with the determination to seize the day.
In episode #150, Patrick Pichette discusses the crucial role of effective processes and routines that facilitate effortless flow and alignment within a team.
Patrick Pichette is a technology leader with over 30 years of experience, having guided prominent companies like Google, Twitter, McKinsey, Sprint Canada, and Bell Canada through digital...
2023-05-2543 minLes pieds dans les champsLouis Frier a réduit de 50% l'utilisation de produits phytosanitaires sur ses parcelles de tournesols (S2-EP4)Louis fait partie du réseau DEPHY qui a pour objectif de réduire les phytosanitaires sur les exploitations en Isère. Il est également classé en HVE3 (Haute Valeur Environnementale de niveau 3).
Pour lui, le tournesol a plusieurs atouts : casser le cycle des adventices, peu d’azote à apporter, économie en intrants, facilite l’implantation de la culture suivante. Avant d’implanter son tournesol, Louis avait mis un couvert végétal puis a poursuivi avec 2 faux-semis pour éviter au maximum le salissement de sa parcelle.
Pour lutter contre l’ambroisie, Louis sélectionne ses parcelles. Il est im...
2023-05-1606 minLes pieds dans les champsJulien Plantié limite le désherbage sur ses parcelles de tournesols grâce à la pratique du faux-semis (S2-EP3)Julien gère une exploitation de 600 hectares à la Chapelle-sur-Oreuse dont 100 hectares sont dédiés au tournesol.
Originaire du Sud-Ouest, Julien connait les atouts du tournesol et a souhaité tenter l’expérience au sein d’un nouveau bassin de production. Le tournesol lui offre de la souplesse grâce à son cycle court mais aussi à la flexibilité des dates d’implantation.
Du point de vue du désherbage, le tournesol est aussi une culture qui lui offre de la souplesse et il peut ainsi se baser sur les conditions climatiques pour effectuer ses travaux et notamment ses faux...
2023-05-0206 minLes pieds dans les champsComment Alix Garrabet gère le stress hydrique de ses tournesols (S2-EP2)Alix est installée à Saint Papoul où elle produit du tournesol depuis de nombreuses années. Auparavant en rotation courte (blé-tournesol), elle a constaté que les rendements n’étaient plus au rendez-vous.
Depuis 12 ans, elle a donc décidé de rallonger ses rotations et le tournesol y trouve sa place tous les 3 à 5 ans. A présent, ses rendements sont autour de 25 quintaux en moyenne. Alix conduit son tournesol en sec, c’est d’ailleurs pour elle l’atout principal de la culture puisqu’elle réagit mieux que d’autres cultures de printemps au stress hydrique. Pour lutter contre les pro...
2023-04-1806 minLes pieds dans les champsComment Maurice De Guébriand soigne l'implantation de ses tournesols pour assurer la suite de sa campagne (S2-EP1)Pour Maurice, le tournesol est un excellent précédent au blé dur, facile à implanter avec peu d’intrants.
La phase primordiale pour le tournesol reste l’implantation. Dans ses sols argileux, Maurice réalise un travail profond en septembre. Il choisit de le faire tôt pour que ses sols soient humides. Peu de temps avant le semis, Maurice retravaille la terre au vibroculteur afin de créer une légère croûte qui permettra de maintenir le sol humide. Grâce à ce travail en amont, il obtient le gonflement de la graine et un bon démarrage du to...
2023-04-0406 minLes pieds dans les champsComment Jérôme Régnault a su profiter des atouts de la féverole en milieu urbain (S1-EP4)L’exploitation de Jérôme est peu commune car elle est basée à Plaisir, dans les Yvelines. Un milieu plutôt urbain pour ses cultures donc, qui entraine obligatoirement quelques adaptations dans ses pratiques agricoles.
Jérôme a semé ses féveroles de printemps précocement (le 20 janvier), dans un sol argilo-limoneux. En étant situé à proximité de la ville, la féverole n’a pas subi de dégâts lors des gelées hivernales car il y a un effet « réchauffement » plus rapide et plus marqué qu’en zone « traditionnelle ».
C’est pour casser le cycle des céréales...
2023-03-2106 min
DisruptorsViews from the Valley: Is The Worst Over for Tech?It’s no secret that 2023 hasn’t exactly started on a high note for the tech sector. With more than 100,000 workers laid off already this year, looking in from the outside, the industry seems to have lost some of its momentum. But what are insiders saying?In the short term, large scale layoffs may not be over, but they’re slowing. And a look back in time offers insights into the kind of mega companies that got their start during economic downturns.On this special, on-location episode of Disruptors, an RBC Podcast, host John Stackhouse speaks...
2023-03-0728 minLes pieds dans les champsOlivier Cléland intègre du pois protéagineux pour gagner des quintaux ! (S1-EP3)On se retrouve aujourd'hui dans les champs d'Olivier Cléland ... ou presque !
Convaincu du bienfait de l'introduction d'un pois dans une rotation, Olivier respecte scrupuleusement cette notion car "c'est l'agronomie qui règle les cycles de culture". Sur ses terres, il a mis en place une rotation sur 6 ans en intégrant du pois de printemps, plus adapté au climat local (en Seine-Maritime).
Olivier pratique le sans labour et effectue une préparation du sol à l'aide d'outils à dents. Il sème son pois avec un semoir à dents. Une pratique, encore une fois, plus adaptée à son type de sol...
2023-03-0706 minLes pieds dans les champsLes bénéfices du pois d'hiver selon Xavier Delaitre (S1-EP2)En 2001, Xavier reprend à la suite de son père l'exploitation familiale de 250 hectares. Le pois d'hiver fait partie des 10 cultures produites sur ses terres. On y retrouve également colza, tournesol, BTH, maïs, betterave, chanvre, avoine H., soja, PH, orge, etc
Pour Xavier, il y a plusieurs avantages à produire du pois d'hiver : une bonne tête d'assolement pour la culture suivante, un apport d'azote et de nutriments et grâce à son système racinaire, un ameublissement en profondeur du sol. En implantant un pois d'hiver avant son blé, Xavier assure un rendement de 90 quintaux contre 80 à 85 quintaux avec un autre précé...
2023-02-2106 minLes pieds dans les champsPourquoi Ghislain Guinot est revenu au pois de printemps ? (S1-EP1)Depuis 2010, Ghislain Guinot dirige l'exploitation familiale de 280 hectares. Il y cultive six cultures, avec une rotation à huit ans : colza, blé, pois, blé, tournesol, blé, orge de printemps et escourgeon.
Il a décidé de réinstaurer du pois de printemps sur son exploitation car c’est une culture adaptée en zone intermédiaire mais également pour gérer au mieux la bactériose, maladie très présente en pois d'hiver. Pour Ghislain, l'autre avantage du pois de printemps est son potentiel variétal, même si cette culture est plus sensible à aphanomyces. Pour lutter contre cette sensibilité, l'impor...
2023-02-0709 min
Rare and Share PodcastRare and Share EP10 | Inovativni lekovi i retke bolesti | Dr Bojan Trkulja, InoviaJubilarna 10. epizoda je posvećena inovativnim lekovima, zbog toga nam je sagovornik u "Rare and Share" podcastu bio upravo dr Bojan Trkulja, direktor Udruženja proizvođača inovativnih lekova, Inovia: https://inovia.rs/ Teme o kojima smo razgovarali, ticali su se pre svega: Koja je uloga inovativnih lekova u lečenju retkih bolesti? Koji je put leka od inovativnog do generičkog? Šta je "farmakovigilanca"? Budžet za retke bolesti Liste lekovaIZJAVA: Naša je odluka da se sajt kao ni bilo koji kanal kom...
2023-01-261h 09
Talking IP with Justin SimpsonPeter Finnie - "If IP is not being dealt with at board level, it is not at the heart of your business"This episode features a compelling conversation with Peter Finnie, an experienced UK and European patent attorney and Partner and Board Member at Potter Clarkson.
Peter discusses his passion for start-ups and SMEs and his approach to developing IP strategies that build long-term value.
He shares some interesting stories about how he works with clients including his approach to board advisory services that ensure IP sits at the heart of business planning and fund raising.
Peter and Justin discuss his perspective on the “commoditisation” of IP services including his views relating to inovia, Billtrader and...
2023-01-2549 min
Les pieds dans les champsLes pieds dans les champs, la série qui donne la parole aux agriculteursLa série "Les pieds dans les champs", présentée par Stéphanie Bérard, donne la parole aux producteurs d'oléagineux, de protéagineux et de chanvre, en conventionnel ou en agriculture biologique. Lors de ces témoignages, Alix, Ghislain ou encore Xavier aborderont leurs itinéraires techniques, les problèmes rencontrés et les solutions mises en place pour mener à bien leur culture.
Chaque semaine, vous pourrez retrouver des producteurs de colza, tournesol, soja, pois protéagineux, féverole, lupin, lin oléagineux, lentille, pois chiche ou chanvre qui partageront leurs pratiques et leviers agronomiques po...
2023-01-2400 minInfoBref actualité et affairesJeudi 24 novembre: 2 Québécois sur 5 vont magasiner pendant le Vendredi fou ou le Cyberlundi | Amazon investit dans des films pour les salles de cinémaL'essentiel des nouvelles économiques, financières et technologiques aujourd'hui[texte complet ou presque, ni révisé ni corrigé à des fins de publication] Les hausses de taux d’intérêt ont commencé à refroidir l’économie canadienneC’est le constat qu’a fait Statistique Canada en publiant ses données financières sur les entreprises pour le troisième trimestre. L’organisme note que leur bénéfice net avant impôts a diminué de 8% sur un trimestre.L’inflation, justement, a poussé beaucoup de Québécois à modifié leurs projets qui nécessite...
2022-11-2405 min
Žilinský kraj - náš domovZOČI VOČI - INOVIA pomáha premieňať inovatívne nápady na reálne projekty🎙Moderuje: Jana Špiláková
🎙Hosť: Vlastimilom Kociánom, riaditeľ INOVIA
Inovačné centrá zvyšujú atraktivitu regiónu, podporujú rozvoj podnikania, vznik start-upov, spájajú
vedcov, firmy, samosprávy a mladé talenty. Pridala sa k nim aj Žilina. Žilinský samosprávny
kraj, mesto Žilina a Žilinská univerzita založili inovačné centrum INOVIA.
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2022-07-0416 min
Behind the Brand®Andre Charoo | General Partner, Maple VC | Leaping into entrepreneurship and embracing disruptive thinking in tech“I love [the] exercise of capturing one’s imagination and then finding creative ways to make that a reality. That’s exciting to me.”— Andre CharooAs one of the first 25 employees at both Uber and Hired, Andre Charoo knows what it takes to build and scale a startup. At Uber, he was responsible for leading new market entry into Canada, contributing to 10X growth of the company. Shortly after, he joined Hired and he led expansion into 16 markets across 6 countries.While those may be two of the most recognizable startups o...
2022-04-2639 min
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastTalent.com Strikes GoldRolebot, Inc. raised $4.5 million for its AI-powered job board for top-tier, passive talent —investors include Jason Calacanis, and the LAUNCH fund. https://hrtechfeed.com/rolebot-raises-4-5-million-for-its-ai-powered-job-board/ WorkHound, a platform for the employee feedback management space, announced today that it has completed a $12 million Series A fundraising round. The capital, will be used by WorkHound to add to its employee headcount, expand product offerings, and grow its presence in trucking and additional supply chain verticals. https://hrtechfeed.com/employee-feedback-tool-raises-12-million/ Bambee, the company that lets small to medium-sized businesses outsource the hu...
2022-03-1805 min
FW | In the Loop[Série B] Recrutement : Talent.com lève 108 millions d'euros auprès d'Inovia CapitalInterview de Maxime Droux, co-fondateur de Talent.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fw-in-the-loop--3299227/support.
2022-03-1609 min
Traction PodcastThe Playbook for High-Performing Boards with Michelle Zatlyn, Shawn Abbott, and Mahendra RamsinghaniOn this episode of the Traction podcast, host Lloyed Lobo of Boast.AI welcomes Michelle Zatlyn, Co-Founder & COO at Cloudflare, Shawn Abbott, Partner at Inovia Capital, and Mahendra Ramsinghani, Founder at Secure Octane & Author at Startup Boards. Together, they give us a masterclass on building high-performing boards and productive relationships. Topics covered include: 12:22 - What do investors expect from founders when it comes to their board? 23:52 - Why momentum is the source of all authority you have as a founder 32:49 - Working through imposter syndrome 42:44 - R...
2022-02-281h 00
Lifeselfmastery's podcast I Startups I Venture CapitalPatrick Pichette from Inovia Capital shares his Google journey and how can founders start right and have diverse culturesIn this episode, Patrick talks about the biggest lessons from his time working with Larry Page and Sergey Bin, the decision framework at Inovia Capital, his advice to founders to look at diversity and inclusion in their teams, approaching the talent market today, and much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit partnergrow.substack.com
2021-11-1929 min
AssociatedMike McGraw and Gabriele Papievyte at Inovia CapitalIn this episode we focus on mentorship; it's described as "in the DNA" of Inovia! We hear what Mike has learned from being mentored by Patrick Pichette, Inovia GP, Chairman of Twitter, and ex-CFO of Google, and about how he's paid it forward by supporting newer starters including Gabriele Paievyte, who joins us too!
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2021-10-2635 min
The Peak DailyEdibles 🍭 — Inovia raises a new fund. Canopy Growth Corp gains option to buy Wana edibles. And LinkedIn leaves China.Inovia raises a new $334 million fund. Canopy Growth Corp buys to option to buy Wana edibles. And LinkedIn is leaving China after a government crackdown on the platform.Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoaThe Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.
2021-10-1506 min
TechTO Quick Takes | Canadian tech news and analysisRewind, Dapper Labs, Daylight, OpenDoor, iNovia, Foxquilt, Copperleaf - September 23, 2021It’s Thursday September 23rd 2021, and today we’re talking about: Rewind and Dapper Labs both raise additional capital, FormHero raises an A and rebrands to Daylight, Opendoor enters Canada via the Skylight; and a lighting round: Inovia Capital’s SPAC, Foxquilt series A, and Copperleaf Technologies goes public.
2021-09-2325 min
Launch AMAHow Decentralized Workspaces are the Future for Startups | Greg Gunn, CommitEpisode Notes
Greg Gunn is CEO and Co-founder of Commit, a professional network for Startup Engineers. His passion to help software developers led to the creation of Commit in which they provide a collaborative community that provides them tools, resources and connections to help them build their future.
Prior to Commit, Greg was an EIR at Inovia. He was the first business executive at Hootsuite where he launched Hootsuite Enterprise. In this episode, Greg will be answering all your questions about his journey as an entrepreneur, fundraising, early-stage hiring, creating a company culture, building a...
2021-09-2057 min
Fine Tune with Corby FineEP30 - BenchSci Wants to Bring New Medicine to Patients 50% Faster with Simon SmithFor anybody who is not familiar with it, there is a real productivity crisis in the pharmaceutical industry and they have even given it a name, which is Eroom's law, the opposite of Moore's law. Moore's law states that every 18-24 months, the amount of transistors you can get for the same or lower price doubles. In pharmaceutical, R&D is the opposite. Every 18 months, the price of getting a new drug to market DOUBLES! The goal of BenchSci is to help bring new medicine to patients 50% faster by 2025. They are solving the problem that about 80% of...
2021-09-1328 min
Founder Journey | The Untold Stories of the Founder JourneyCertn and Inovia CapitalShawn Abbott, Founder of Inovia Capital, and Andrew McLeod, CEO of Certn.
2021-06-2158 min
AugmentZenoti, ChartHop, Commit, BukuWarung, Pennylane, Contentstack and Aserto raises funds | ZoomInfo has acquired Insent | Marqeta has gained a market capitalization of over $17.2B | Genasys Inc. has acquired Zonehaven | Carlyle Group acquires 1E | Sinch acquires MessageMedia | Float wants to provide liquidity to African SMBsZoomInfo, a market intelligence company, has acquired Insent, a conversational platform provider for businesses, in an undisclosed deal.With the acquisition of Insent, companies, ZoomInfo’s clients, will use the chat at a large scale.Marqeta, a payments service company, has gained a market capitalization of over $17.2 billion on its debut. This is due to the company’s share rise of more than 20%. Marqeta’s clients include Uber Technologies and DoorDash, Inc. The shares of the financial technology firm started at $32.50, up from its initial public offering (IPO) price of $27 per share. Genasys Inc. has acquire...
2021-06-1006 min
Global Venturing Review10 May 2021 – Oxford Nanopore Pockets $280m in Equity FinancingThe Big Ones
Canada-based digital investment platform developer Wealthsimple received C$750m ($610m) in funding from investors including Allianz X, a subsidiary of Allianz, at a valuation of almost $4.1bn. Meritech Capital and Greylock Partners co-led the round, which also featured DST Global, Sagard, Iconiq Capital, Dragoneer, TCV, iNovia Capital, Base 10 Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Steadfast Capital, Alkeon Capital Management, TSV, Plus Capital and multiple individuals. The valuation represents a large jump from the $1.07bn valuation at which the company raised $86.8m in an October 2020 round led by TCV that included Allianz X, Greylock, Meritech Capital and Two...
2021-05-1013 min
QA CastComo lidar com a ética na Inteligência Artificial- Criação de datasets;
- Acurácia do modelo IA;
- Aprendizado de Máquina;
- A inteligência artificial pode substituir o ser humano?
- Como lidar com a ética na Inteligência Artificial;
- Inteligência artificial e responsabilidade civil dos robôs
- Algoritmos de Inteligência Artificial (IA) e seus Vieses
Convidados: Tiago Carvalho (Inovia) / Otavio Torres (SIDI)
Entrevistadores: Vinicius Camacho / Leonardo Nesso
Host: Rafael Gomes
Vinhetas: Johnnatan Nobre
Artes Gráficas: Beatriz Paschoal
2021-05-0444 min
Un quart d’heure avec un investisseurÉpisode 10 : Femmes et leadership en capital d’investissementAssistez à une discussion fort enrichissante où des femmes ayant accédé à des rôles de direction au sein d’importantes organisations de notre industrie discutent des enjeux liés à la diversité et l’inclusion. Geneviève Morin, présidente-directrice générale de Fondaction, Bicha Ngo, première vice-présidente exécutive, Placement privés, chez Investissement Québec et Kim Thomassin, première vice-présidente et cheffe des placements au Québec et de l’investissement à la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec partageront leur vision quant aux principaux thèmes qui sont ancrés dans la mission d’ELLE-Invest...
2021-05-0358 minUn quart d’heure avec un investisseurÉpisode 7 : Négociation en contexte transactionnelNos intervenants fort expérimentés partagent leur expérience dans le but de vous aider à naviguer lors de vos prochaines négociations. Qu’ont-ils appris avec l’expérience? Comment s’y prendre? Cette conversation entre Nicolas Marcoux, chef de la direction et associé principal chez PwC Canada, Magaly Charbonneau, associée chez Inovia et Jacques Foisy, président du conseil et associé directeur chez Novacap, est animée par Catherine Saine, qui est présentement en charge des partenariats et de la stratégie au MILA en plus de donner des cours en négociation à la Facul...
2021-05-031h 00
QA CastIntrodução à Inteligência Artificial- Introdução;
- Novos "players" envolvidos no desenvolvimento de projetos de IA;
- Diferenças entre Machine Learning e Inteligência Artificial;
- Exemplos de aplicações de IA;
- A utilização da matemática dentro de IA;
- Dataset.
Convidados: Tiago Carvalho (Inovia) / Otavio Torres (SIDI)
Entrevistadores: Vinicius Camacho / Leonardo Nesso
Host: Rafael Gomes
Vinhetas: Johnnatan Nobre
Artes Gráficas: Beatriz Paschoal
2021-04-2643 min
Taproot Edmonton Tech RoundupMarch 23: Alberta Enterprise invests US$15M into Inovia Capital to help tech startups scaleSee the March 23 edition of the Tech Roundup for links and more information on all of the news items mentioned in this episode.
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2021-03-2305 min
TechTO Quick Takes | Canadian tech news and analysisKoho, Brim, Revolut, Lightspeed & Vend, iNovia, Greensoil Proptech - Mar 18, 2021It’s Thursday March 18th 2021, and today we’ll be talking about: KOHO and Brim Financial reload their cards with new rounds (featuring Rasha Katabi, CEO & Founder of Brim), Revolut finds Canada revolting, Lightspeed HQ adds Vend to their cart, Inovia Capital raises $450M USD for its growth fund, and Greensoil PropTech Ventures has a first close of $50M.
2021-03-1833 min
The Backbone: a journey inside finance at a startupEp. 61: The role of momentum and velocity in propelling Blackberry's epic run from $2M to $20B in sales with Dennis Kavelman, Partner at Inovia Capital (Former CFO / COO at Blackberry)Dennis Kavelman, Partner at Inovia Capital (Former CFO / COO at Blackberry)
I chat with Dennis about:
His 15 year run as the CFO and COO of Blackberry after joining the company when it was virtually unknown, with just 20 employees and roughly $2-million in revenue back in 1995. During this time Blackberry grew to more than 15,000 employees and sales of $20B. Dennis had a front-row seat for the company’s explosive growth from startup to global player. He also helped take Blackberry public as CFO.
What made Blackberry into a global success story and how the company evolved from 20 to 15,000 employees an...
2021-02-1742 min
Le Réveil VégétalEpisode 01 : Les protéines végétales et souveraineté, quelles actualités ?Pour ce nouvel épisode, nous accueillons Nina Rabourdin de Terres Inovia. Elle va nous parler du projet PROGRAILIVE, du plan de relance et des 3ème Rencontres Francophones Légumineuses.
2021-01-1408 minUn quart d’heure avec un investisseurÉpisode 5 : Gros plan sur une transaction en capital de risqueOn vous présente l’histoire à succès d’Alayacare; une entreprise qui avance à vitesse grand V pour transformer les soins à domicile et en améliorer la qualité, partout sur la planète. On rencontre son fondateur et PDG Adrian Schauer, et Chris Arsenault, co-fondateur et associé chez Inovia capital.
Auteur : Réseau Capital
Producteur : Cactus production sonore
Entrevue, montage et réalisation : Jean-François Roy
Un quart d’heure avec un investisseur est une initiative de Réseau Capital, visant à faire
connaitre l’industrie du capital d’investissement et le métier d’investisseur
2020-11-2626 min
The Backbone: a journey inside finance at a startupEp. 56: Lessons from raising $50M during a global pandemic with Aly Khan Musani, CFO at SymendAly Khan Musani, CFO at Symend
I chat with Aly about:
His career journey starting in the energy and natural resources sector with various progressive roles in finance including serving as the CFO of CleanTek Industries, prior to joining Symend.
What Symend does and what it is all about.
Aly’s perspective on “data is the new oil” having worked in the energy and natural resources sector, who’s now the CFO of a company driven by data. He also discusses the similarities and differences between technology and the natural resources/energy space.
Symend recently raised over $50M, Serie...
2020-10-2800 minUn quart d’heure avec un investisseurÉpisode 3 : (COVID-19) Donne-moi un conseilPour les investisseurs, certaines compagnies en portefeuille ont vu leurs activités perturbées par la crise sanitaire. Comment se sont-ils ajustés en début de crise?
Comment se préparer à une deuxième vague?
Quels sont les meilleurs conseils à retenir?
Trois intervenants clés offrent leurs point de vue sur ces questions et quelques projections d’avenir.
Magaly Charbonneau (inovia Capital) François Laflamme (Novacap) et Geneviève Guertin (Fonds de solidarité FTQ).
Auteur : Réseau Capital
Producteur : Cactus production sonore
Entrevue, montage et réalisation : J...
2020-10-0125 min
Market Meditations#48 - Guest Ray MuzykaRay Muzyka co-founded BioWare in the early 1990s after completing his MD. He practiced full-time rural locum tenens Emergency/Family Med for two years, then medicine transitioned to part-time rural locums for the next decade as his second career for the next two decades focused on his role as BioWare’s CEO.
BioWare was the fastest growing company in Alberta in 2002 and has won many industry awards for quality/innovation, and multiple years on Canada’s Top 100 Employers Awards.
BioWare received its first external (private equity) funding from Elevation Partners in 2005. After acquisition by Electronic Arts in 2007, in 2009 Muzyka was prom...
2020-08-1100 min
Vancouver College Alumni Association#4 Dax Dasilva (VC'94) Founder and CEO of Lightspeed POS (TSE: LSPD) on Going Public, Entrepreneurship and moreCome listen to VC Alumni Dax Dasilva talk about life after Vancouver College, founding & running a public tech company, the arts & much more
Guest: Dax Dasilva:
Dax Dasilva (VC'94) is the creative mind behind Lightspeed, Never Apart, and Age of Union. Founded in 2005, Lightspeed develops a cloud commerce platform used by retail and restaurant customers in over a hundred countries. The company’s mission is to bring cities and communities to life by powering independent business.
Lightspeed employs over 700 staff located in eight cities and has raised $292M USD from Accel Pa...
2020-07-0958 min
Canadian Tech GuyMonday Morning Minutes – Latest Canadian and US Tech News (February 10, 2020)In this week's episode we cover all the latest tech news including:
-Top Hat’s $55mm Series D round was co-led by Georgian Partners and Inovia Capital
-Benchschi’s $22mm Series B round led by F-Prime Capital
-Ambyint’s $15mm Series B round led by Cottonwood Venture Partners
-Upland Software’s $67.7mm acquisition of mobile app personalization and analytics solution provider, Localytics
-Spotify’s acquisition of sports and entertainment media company, The Ringer, for undisclosed financial terms
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2020-02-1003 minCanadian Tech GuyMonday Morning Minutes – Latest Canadian and US Tech News (January 13, 2020)In this week's episode we cover all the latest tech news including:
-Alayacare’s CAD $48mm Series C round extension led by Caisse de Depot and iNovia Capital
-Deep Genomics $40mm Series B round led by Future Ventures
-Aspect Biosystems’ $20mm Series A round led by Radical Ventures
-e-ZN’s CAD $3.4mm Seed Round led by Energy Foundry
-Lightspeed POS’ CAD $131mm acquisition of Gastrofix
We hope you enjoy the show and please subscribe for future updates!
2020-01-1303 minCanadian Tech GuyMonday Morning Minutes - Latest Canadian and US Tech NewsIn this week's episode we cover all the latest tech news including:
-Coveo’s C$227mm late stage raise led by OMERS Growth Equity
-RenoRun’s $22.5mm Series A raise led by inovia Capital
-Mylo’s $10mm Series A raise led by NAventures
-Xerox’s proposed takeover bid of HP despite being one third the size
-Workday’s $540mm all cash acquisition of Scout RFP
Thanks for tuning into Canadian Tech Guy, by Sampford Advisors. Follow us for future updates!
2019-11-1103 min
How I Raised It - The podcast where we interview startup founders who raised capital.Ep. 121 How I Raised It with Aydin Mirzaee of Fellow.appProduced by Foundersuite.com, "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders who have raised capital. This episode is with Aydin Mirzaee, CEO of Fellow.app a software platform that helps managers and their teams have more effective 1-on-1s and team meetings, exchange feedback, and track goals.
In this episode, Aydin goes through a WEALTH of advice -- 14 tips in all -- covering a wide variety of fundraising tactics... everything from picking the right partner, designing the pitch deck and the importance of "story." building credibility, valuation, negotiating terms, and more.
The Company raised raised $6.5 million...
2019-10-0841 min
Hugo PrinceRoad to the IPO | Podcast 34 | David NaultPodcast in FrenchJ'ai eu le grand honneur d'entrevue David Nault, cofondateur et associé directeur chez Luge Capital.Avant de créer Luge Capital, il a été vice-président, Investissements chez iNovia Capital, un des principaux fonds nord-américains de capital de risque.Ça fait plus de 20 ans qu'il contribue au développement d’entreprises technologiques en démarrage, que ce soit à titre d’investisseur, de fondateur ou de membre de la haute direction.David est un homme accessible et qui tient à coeur les personnes qu'il rencontre. C'était un vrai plaisir de l'avo...
2019-02-2118 min
DisruptorsFireside Chat with iNovia’s Patrick PichetteWhen it comes to business transformation, Patrick Pichette has seen it all. The former chief financial officer at both Google and Bell Canada has over 25 years of financial and operating expertise and has led world-class companies like McKinsey and Sprint Canada to break through the complexities of hyper growth, and to execute large, transformative programs. This episode is live from RBC’s National Market Leaders Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2018-11-1328 min
Startup Finance Audio SeriesBuilding Relationships to Grow with David Nault – September 17, 2018How do you meet investors? How do you pitch them and stand out from the crowd? “Building relationships is the key,” says David Nault, a seasoned venture capitalist, and the former principal at iNovia Capital, a $500M VC firm based in Montreal, Toronto and the Valley....
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2018-09-1700 min