Shows
SaaSpasseEp.87 - Maxime Courchesne : VC patient chez Investissement QuébecAujourd’hui sur le pod, je parle avec Maxime Courchesne, directeur d’investissement, capital de risque chez Investissement Québec.
La mission d’IQ c’est le développement économique du Québec. Ils aident à tous les cycles de vie de l’entreprise. De la TPME au géant tech. Du physique au logiciel.
IQ c’est 1200 personnes, des bureaux dans tous les MRC de la province, un centre d’innovation, un programme d’amorçage qui s’appelle Impulsion PME, du private equity, du support à l’export, et, comme on va le voir aujourd’hui, du capital de risque....
2024-05-231h 42
THE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 4 Episode 8 - It’s all legalese to me! How to avoid common legal mistakesAre you easily overwhelmed when thinking of all the potential legal matters your venture could encounter? Tune into this week’s episode to hear Sunny Handa, senior partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP – and Bobbi Bidochka, our own Venture Associate, discuss all things related to tech law!
Join the discussion to learn tips on how to prevent some of the common legal issues many startups face in the beginning, women and diversity in a predominantly male industry, gain a legal perspective relating to NFTs, Cryptocurrency, VRAR, and the metaverse; and more.
2022-06-1531 min
Startup Canada PodcastWhy Tech Needs More Representation with Naoufel TestaouniBeginning his career in the non-profit sector as General Manager for AIESEC (PRON: eye-sek) in Morocco, Naoufel provided young people with leadership development and cross-cultural global internships. He later transferred to the AIESEC United States in New York City and managed the expansion to Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE through a US government grant of over $1 million. He then took on the interim COO’s role and managed a team of 10 people with a budget of $4 million.
Naoufel joined Microsoft Middle East and Africa as Regional Program Coordinator, managing the Microsoft Software Donation Program for internet safety an...
2022-06-1444 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 4 Episode 7 - How can I pocket free government funding?Are you an entrepreneur struggling to get your startup where it needs to be due to a lack of funding? We know filling out applications can be complicated and time-consuming, with low success rates. Tune into this week’s episode to hear Brianna Blaney – Co-Founder and CEO from Pocketed – and Aria Hahn – Co-Founder and CTO, discuss all things related to non-dilutive funding!
Listen in to learn more about how the Pocketed platform enables entrepreneurs to secure free government funding, their perspective as a female-led business on qualifiers when discussing female founders, and how passion for a topic and know...
2022-06-0128 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 4 Episode 6 - Is my startup idea crazy?!Do innovation and curiosity fuel your passion to create change? Tune into this week’s episode to hear Derek Kuhn – CEO of HaiLa – and Bobbi Bidochka, our own Venture Associate, discuss innovation!
Tune in to learn more on how technology is being used for good at HaiLa and how they are shaping the future by adapting pre-existing tech to create sustainable solutions.
2022-05-1838 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 4 Episode 5 - Help, I need a mentorHow often do you think about your goals and career advancements? Are you stuck in a position, but eager to go further? Wouldn’t it be nice to receive the guidance you need? Tune into this week’s episode to hear Ashley Werhun – CEO and Co-Founder at Mentorly – and Bobbi Bidochka, our own Venture Associate, discuss all things mentorship-related!
Join the discussion to learn more about the path that led Mentorly to pivot the distribution of their product and business model, the market shift towards providing employees with a sense of the direct impact of the company’s success...
2022-05-0435 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 4 Episode 4 - Insight into VCs: What are they looking for?As you pour blood, sweat and tears into creating a successful startup, have you ever stopped to think about why you are doing what you are doing? If you answered yes, you are not alone.
Join Scott Loong, Partner at Panache Ventures, as he discusses why people should align their values with their careers, and why it is important. Successful startups always have a clear answer to validate the purpose of their work and use it as a coping mechanism when going through challenging times.
Loong shares that venture capitalists select companies that have an...
2022-04-2038 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 4 Episode 3 - Bored of your board: How to leverage your board for success
Ever wonder what a board of directors actually does? Or where to start when looking to build a board? Tune in this week to hear our guest Glenda Dorchak – CEO, Board Director and Operating Advisor – and Bobbi Bidochka, our own Venture Associate, discuss all things board related!
Join their conversation to hear about finding members, culture and diversity, and how to engage with your board of directors.
2022-04-0635 min
Autoline This WeekAutoline This Week #2608 - Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur? Here’s What You Need To KnowIt takes a certain type of person to be an entrepreneur. But even those people need to know their strengths and weaknesses and how to avoid common pitfalls. Three start-up experts discuss what sets entrepreneurs apart from everyone else: Khanjan Desai, CEO and Co-Founder, Alchemy; Adrien Cote, Executive Director, Velocity; and Helge Seetzen, CEO, TandemLaunch.
2022-04-0526 min
Autoline This Week - VideoAutoline This Week #2608 - Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur? Here’s What You Need To KnowIt takes a certain type of person to be an entrepreneur. But even those people need to know their strengths and weaknesses and how to avoid common pitfalls. Three start-up experts discuss what sets entrepreneurs apart from everyone else: Khanjan Desai, CEO and Co-Founder, Alchemy; Adrien Cote, Executive Director, Velocity; and Helge Seetzen, CEO, TandemLaunch.
2022-04-0526 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 4 Episode 2 - Is It My Personality or Product That Interests Investors?When capital is combined with community, the end product is commercialization and impact. This is exactly what The51 stands for.
The51 is a financial feminist movement for women-led startups to build mutual wealth and share knowledge to become influential innovators and investors. It is all about creating the five wheels of opportunity to unlock the financial feminist economy. Joining the podcast is Judy Fairburn, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of The51, who speaks on why venture capital has historically been male-dominated and how providing a safe and open place to learning helps women pivot their successful startups.
2022-03-2220 min
THE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 4 Episode 1 - Spiral Up: Women Helping Women Achieve SuccessWe know that there are not enough women in tech, especially at the leadership level. Tune in this week as Bobbi Bidochka moderates a discussion that focuses on female leadership and the power of authenticity, coaching and diversity. Featured in this episode are 3 trailblazing females:
Mary Anderson – Investor, Advisory, and Board Member
Wendy Wallbridge – Principal and Executive Coach of On Your Mark Corporate Coaching and Consulting, and author of Spiraling Upward
Robin Selden – CMO of Peace by Piece International
They’ll speak to harnessing your authenticity, bringing forward your feminine qualities to lead effectively, as well as strategies for male allies. Get inspired as you hear about their meaningful
2022-03-0758 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 3 Episode 9 - Learn Why Successful Startups Patent Their TechnologiesIn early-stage ventures, it is important to be able to manage certain risks and optimize the return on investment. How do you build a pipeline of technologies which are likely to succeed? With the help of patents. These intellectual assets are a combination of your team's talent and the legal tools that will allow you to capture and monetize your technology.
Join Julien Lacheré, Partner and Patent Agent at BCF, and Bobbi Bidochka, Venture Associate at TandemLaunch, as they discuss why it is not common for tech startups to think about patenting their technology at the start o...
2022-02-0843 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 3 Episode 8 - The Non-Linear Journey of An Entrepreneur"Don’t wait! There is no one best time to launch your start-up!"
Have you ever pushed entrepreneurship to the side or never considered the option because of your experience or resources? Then this week's podcast episode is for you!
Samantha Phenix chats with Bobbi Bidochka about the moment she realized that in order to be successful in larger enterprise roles, she would have to take an entrepreneurial approach to her job. Consequently, she became the founder of her own company and has become a trailblazer within the start-up community. Phenix also provides listeners with re...
2022-01-2537 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 3 Episode 7 - Learn How CONTXTFUL Leverages Motion Sensors in Real TimeHow can we add a layer of quality to the programmatic inventory we buy from publishers without having to invade privacy or use private information? Let us introduce you to CONTXTFUL!
Guillaume Bouchard explains that they leverage motion sensors found on mobile devices to determine how attentive a user is to their device in real-time. This, in turn, helps publishers create more profit and help advertisers buy better inventory in an efficient way that strays away from the norm. Bouchard and Bidochka also chat about the future of marketing technologies and the lean towards the attention economy...
2022-01-1135 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 3 Episode 6 - Learn What MetaMaterials Are and How They Steer EnergyBe prepared to enter the physics rabbit hole! We know we can't create invisibility cloaking devices yet, (sorry to all the Harry Potter fans out there), but we can definitely use MetaMaterials to steer energy in targeted ways that are just not possible with natural materials.
Bobbi Bidochka sits down with Chris Alliegro, Managing Partner at MetaVC Capital who explains how he is able to create shapes at different spatial dimensions through interference patterns. More specifically, how putting surfaces in front of energy waves that have microscopic structures smaller than the scale of that energy result in...
2021-12-1439 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 3 Episode 5 - Hear our CEO Discuss Contested TechnologiesThis week's episode is bringing a very special guest. Someone who has known TandemLaunch since its conception. It is our very own CEO, Helge Seetzen!
He sits down with podcast host, Bobbi Bidochka, to talk about how he was able to take ideas from universities and build them to create deep tech startups which is what TandemLaunch at scale continues to do. SPAC, NFTs, MetaVerse, and other contested technologies are among the topics of this episode so make sure you join us as we jam about deep tech.
2021-12-0143 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 3 Episode 4 - Discover How LATYS is Bringing Intelligence to AntennasThis week's episode is the first of the season to feature two of our co-founders!
LATYS co-founders, Artmiz Golkaramnay and Gursimiran Singh Sethi, along with our host, Bobbi Bidochka, discuss everything from smart antennas and the direction of the RF vertical to the 5G hysteria. Should we be concerned?
With LATYS, cutting-edge technology is leveraged from top universities to build robust and efficient wireless infrastructure such as antennas and metasurfaces.
2021-11-1728 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 3 Episode 3 - Fundraising a StartupThis week packs a panel of investing experts that discuss investment trends in today’s tech landscape, attributes investors look for in founders, and ways to overcome the investor accessibility challenge. This episode features the following guests:
David Charbonneau - Founder & Managing Partner, Boreal Ventures
Charles Lesperance - Partner - Deep Tech, BDC
Nathalie Marcoux - VP Finance, Capinabel Inc.
Scott Pelton - Co-Founder, RISCCAP
2021-11-0348 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 3 Episode 2 - Discover how Soundskrit took inspiration from nature to develop their technologyThe second episode of THE LAUNCH is now out!
Get ready to literally "tune in" as the inventor behind Soundskrit's technology, Dr. Ronald N. Miles, shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he used the difference between how insects and humans hear sound to build a new and unique technology. Who knew that spiders and tech could go together!
To learn more about Dr. Ronald N. Miles or to listen to other episodes of THE LAUNCH, click here: https://blog.tandemlaunch.com/podcast/soundskrit
2021-10-2031 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 3 Episode 1 - Female Entrepreneurship & Women in TechThis episode features a panel of 5 trailblazing females who discuss entrepreneurship, startups, and the importance of women in tech. We know there aren't enough women in tech, we know there’s a leaky pipeline and we know that female founders are currently underfunded. Tune in as we unpack some of this.
2021-07-0557 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 2 Episode 10 - What investors really think about early-stage enterprise infrastructureDo you want to know what investors really think?
Get the inside scoop!
Join our host, Bobbi Bidochka as she chats with #TheWittyVC, Todd Graham from Venrock. He’s funny and knows his sh*t. All that and a bag of chips….sensors, semi-conductors, transducers…
2021-05-1227 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 2 Episode 9 - The Innovation behind ORAHappy National Inventors Month! Starting off this month strong, a new episode of THE LAUNCH is out and it is definitely something you do not want to miss. You've probably heard of Artisan Bread but have you heard of Artisan Headphones?
Join Bobbi Bidochka and our Technical Director Omar Zahr, as we jam with Dr. Thomas Szkopek (the inventor behind ORA Sound, a TandemLaunch spin-out) about his experience as an academic who commercialized his research.
We also get into the debate about open innovation versus patenting….are we holding back research by patenting too early? Li...
2021-05-0635 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 2 Episode 8 - Food sustainability with XpertSeaWho knew that Shrimp and Tech could go together?
Food sustainability is a hugely important right now and seafood as small as shrimp are having a big impact!
Learn how XpertSea leverages AI technology to help farmers modernize their operations and boost profits by providing access to fast payments, valuable production insights and vetted networks of sellers and buyers.
2021-04-2821 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 2 Episode 7 - Creating 3D images with DepixA picture is worth a thousand…clicks! Content must be beautiful, adding value and constantly new.
With Depix, you can turn 2D images of your products into 3D backgrounds of your choice, in just a few clicks.
Customize your product imaging for social media, easily, cost effectively, no graphic design experience necessary!
SMBs and influencers…..This is for you!
On this episode, our host, Bobbi Bidochka jams with the Depix team about their disruptive tech, and their entrepreneurial journey
2021-04-2126 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 2 Episode 6 - Data privacy protection with BornioDollar Bills ya’ll….
Your Data is highly valued to companies, especially in finance, healthcare and tech.
How can we protect your privacy while allowing companies to make informed business decisions that actually benefit you?
On this podcast, we learn how our valley portfolio company, Bornio who has developed a patented solution to do exactly that!
Our host Bobbi Bidochka talks with serial entrepreneur and CEO of Bornio, Pervez Choudhry, to find out the lowdown.
2021-04-1431 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 2 Episode 5 - Neurotechnology enhancing human performanceNeurotechnology to enhance human performance? Sign me up!
Fire up your cochlea and tune in to hear about hearables and enjoy a party in your brain, as we cortex our way through the opportunities in neurotechnologies.
Yannick Roy, co-founder of NeurotechX, Naeem Komeilipoor, co-founder of AAVAA and me, your host Bobbi Bidochka as we put our heads together, Broca style.
2021-04-0743 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 2 Episode 4 - Get paid more with CandorGet paid more! That is the mission of Candor
If you want to learn the INSIDE SCOOP on recruiting top talent and negotiating salaries then you best be tuning in to hear.
Niya D., co-founder of Candor, where equitable salaries with a focus on diversity groups, is her jam.
To add the cherry on this cake, we are co-hosting again with Rebecca Croll from Startupfest.
2021-03-3138 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 2 Episode 3: Startup Shenanigans and other entrepreneurial stories!Do Not Miss this podcast – featuring founders of EnjoyTheWork Jonathan Lowenhar and Leslie Fine.
Joining forces with @startupfest, @Bobbi Bidochka co-hosts our podcast with @Rebecca Croll Director of Content for @startupfest
Get the uncut story on THE LAUNCH podcast
And
Register now for StartupFest April 12th to 14th 2021 where Leslie and Jonathan are also speaking at SCALEUPFEST:
https://startupfestival.com/register-for-growth-week/
2021-03-1736 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 2 Episode 2: Celebrating International Women’s DayIn honor of International Women's Day, be inspired as TandemLaunch's Bobbi Bidochka moderates a discussion on empowerment, fearlessness, and harnessing the power to change amongst 4 trailblazing females in tech:
Lally Rementilla, Managing Partner, IP-Backed Financing at BDC
Pascale Audette, CEO of Carebook Technologies
Humaira Taz, CTO and Co-Founder of Omniply Technologies
Emilie Boutros, CFO at TandemLaunch
2021-03-0845 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchSeason 2 Episode 1: Why every company needs QueerTechWe welcome the founders of QueerTech, Andy Saldana and Naoufel Testaouni, who share their journey creating QueerTech, the struggle for the LGBTQ2S+ community and what the increased need for diversity means for tech companies.
Our Venture Associate, Bobbi Bidochka, and co-host Ilias Benjelloun from MontrealNewTech and Desjardins Open Innovation Lab have an important conversation about why companies need diversity and how QueerTech seeks to bridge that gap.
2021-03-0233 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchTHE LAUNCH Episode 11 - Women in the world of start-upsThis is the last episode of THE LAUNCH for 2020 with Deborah Cherenfant, Regional Director of TD Canada Bank Group, talking about the challenges women are facing when starting a business and discusses various programs and services available to support them.
2020-11-2524 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchTHE LAUNCH Episode 10 - How to build a disruptive startup?On our new episode of THE LAUNCH, Michel Allegue, CTO at Aerial Technologies will provide insight on some common issues that start-ups encounter over the course of their journey, as well as some tips for building a successful, disruptive start-up.
2020-11-0321 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchTHE LAUNCH Episode 9 - Potential struggles of a new start-upDo you know the potential struggles of a new startup ? On our new episode of THE LAUNCH, Helen Eric, CFO at Mirametrix will discuss her experience with Mirametrix, the biggest potential obstacles that new start-ups tend to face when they are starting out as well as how to overcome them.
2020-09-2428 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchTHE LAUNCH Episode 8 - How universities interfere in technology licensing?Do you want to know the impact of universities on licensing technologies? Vinit Nijhawan, managing director at the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center will answer this question in our new episode of THE LAUNCH. He will also discuss the role that universities play in the development of new technologies.
2020-09-1622 min
Idea MachinesOn the Cusp of Commerciality with Eleonora VellaA conversation with Eleonora Vella about getting the right people in the room, finding research on the cusp of commercializability, and generally how TandemLaunch's unique system works. Eleonora is a Program director at TandemLaunch. Tandemlaunch is a startup foundry that builds companies from scratch around university research. This is not an easy task - check out Episode 15 with Errol Arkilic, Episode 19 with Mark Hammond, or Episode 21 with Eli Velazquez if you need convincing. Given the challenges, TandemLaunch's successes suggest there's a lot to learn from their processes. Key Takeaways - An under appreciated...
2020-08-2340 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchTHE LAUNCH Episode 7: Dispelling VC MythsTHE LAUNCH - A Podcast all About Tech Startups! We will discuss everything tech & startup related, giving you an inside look at the journey to building disruptive tech startups, how they can solve global problems and answer big challenges to build a better future.
Cool Intro by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3550-cool-intro
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-08-1225 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchTHE LAUNCH episode 6: Sound off with SoundskritTHE LAUNCH - A Podcast all About Tech Startups! We will discuss everything tech & startup related, giving you an inside look at the journey to building disruptive tech startups, how they can solve global problems and answer big challenges to build a better future.
Cool Intro by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3550-cool-intro
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-07-2927 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchTHE LAUNCH Episode 5: Soodeh’s StoryTHE LAUNCH - A Podcast all About Tech Startups! We will discuss everything tech & startup related, giving you an inside look at the journey to building disruptive tech startups, how they can solve global problems and answer big challenges to build a better future.
Cool Intro by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3550-cool-intro
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-07-1530 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchTHE LAUNCH Episode 4: Depth PerceptionTHE LAUNCH - A Podcast all About Tech Startups! We will discuss everything tech & startup related, giving you an inside look at the journey to building disruptive tech startups, how they can solve global problems and answer big challenges to build a better future.
Cool Intro by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3550-cool-intro
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-07-0223 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchTHE LAUNCH Episode 3: Flying with NotosTHE LAUNCH - A Podcast all About Tech Startups! We will discuss everything tech & startup related, giving you an inside look at the journey to building disruptive tech startups, how they can solve global problems and answer big challenges to build a better future.
Cool Intro by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3550-cool-intro
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-06-1723 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchTHE LAUNCH Episode 2: Risk Assessment with Rick NessTHE LAUNCH - A Podcast all About Tech Startups! We will discuss everything tech & startup related, giving you an inside look at the journey to building disruptive tech startups, how they can solve global problems and answer big challenges to build a better future.
Cool Intro by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3550-cool-intro
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-06-0334 minTHE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchTHE LAUNCH Episode 1: Smelling with StratuscentTHE LAUNCH - A Podcast all About Tech Startups! We will discuss everything tech & startup related, giving you an inside look at the journey to building disruptive tech startups, how they can solve global problems and answer big challenges to build a better future.
Cool Intro by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3550-cool-intro
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-05-2039 min
THE LAUNCH a Podcast by TandemLaunchTHE LAUNCH intro to Episode 1THE LAUNCH - A Podcast all About Tech Startups! We will discuss everything tech & startup related, giving you an inside look at the journey to building disruptive tech startups, how they can solve global problems and answer big challenges to build a better future. Stay updated for more details about our first episode!
Tech Talk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4464-tech-talk
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-05-1300 min
NACO Academy PodcastInsights by Accelerate Okanagan CEO Brea Lake, Jordan Dutchak at co.labs, and Emilie Boutros at Tandem LaunchReplay of Part 3 of the NACO Roundtable on Incubators, Accelerators, and Entrepreneurial Activity"The good part about the BDC program for matching funds is that it might help to speed up the process knowing that the BDC will be able to match some of those funds. But a challenge in the early stage in Canada is to find leads" Emilie Boutros, General Partner at TandemLaunch"Many of these companies that we're supporting, they're just not going to be eligible for venture capital. And so we really need to start...
2020-04-1408 min
Made At McGillEmilie Boutros: CFO and General Partner at TandemLaunchThe Made At McGill podcast is brought to you by Interac, Canada's leading payment brand. Interac is chosen an average of 16 million times daily to pay and exchange money. To learn more, visit interac.ca.This episode features Emilie Boutros - who’s currently a general partner and CFO at TandemLaunch, which is a startup foundry and seed fund based in Montreal. They work with driven entrepreneurs to turn research from the world’s best universities into exceptional technology companies. Last week, they raised another $30M to support the creation of 20 new Canadian technology startups.
2019-11-1400 min
Le Wagon LiveEpisode #18: Emilie Boutros, Partner & CFO TandemLaunchEmilie Boutros joined TandemLaunch in early 2012 as Partner and CFO. TandemLaunch scouts, accelerates, and commercializes early-stage technologies from the world’s top universities in close partnership with major Consumer Electronic brands. During Emilie’s tenure, TandemLaunch has more than doubled every year, raising over $100M in third party investment, creating more than 25 ventures valued at more than $350M today. In addition to Finance, Emilie oversees operational activities across multiple departments and coaches projects on entrepreneurship, management and financing for start-ups. In the entrepreneurship journey she says, there will be failures but at the end of the day, it’s the en...
2019-05-0241 min
The AI ElementStartups vs. Traditional IndustryAs AI seeps into every industry, businesses are being forced to adapt. Old school industries may not be as lean or quick to pivot as startups, but they have access to a motherlode of funding and data. Still, red tape and outdated infrastructure may block them from the timely AI transformation they need to stay afloat tomorrow. Alex Shee speaks with serial AI entrepreneur JF Gagné about this tension between startups and more corporate environments. Then, 15-year veteran of the insurance industry Natacha Mainville shares some real-world examples of how AI is flipping the industry on its h...
2018-07-2400 minThe AI ElementA Future with AIMany have dystopian projections of what our future with AI will look like, but professionals working in AI see things differently. For some, our future with AI may simply mean more free time and cheaper access to quality services. We check in with Jordan Fisher, Daniel Gross, Natacha Mainville and JF Gagné who together paint a picture of what a not-so-distant future might look, especially in retail and insurance. They may not know exactly what the year 2050 will look like, but they are hopeful. Featured in this episode: Daniel Gross, Partner at Y...
2018-07-2400 min