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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jay Crone, Managing Director and Venture Capitalist at Deloitte Ventures, to explore the firm’s strategic approach to corporate venture capital. Jay shares Deloitte Ventures’ investment thesis, focusing on supporting innovative Canadian startups at Series A and B stages across key sectors like cybersecurity, climate tech, fintech, future of work, health tech, and AI. Listeners will gain an inside look at how Deloitte leverages its vast network of 1,500 partners and 15,000 employees to source deals and add value beyond capital by helping startups navigate Deloitte’s complex ecosystem and access enterprise clients. Jay also discusses his diverse career journey—from government and investment banking to entrepreneurship and corporate VC—and how those experiences shape his investment philosophy. The episode delves into Deloitte’s due diligence process, the importance of founder relationships, and the firm’s strategic role as a co-investor. Jay highlights emerging trends, particularly the promise of vertical AI tailored to industry-specific needs, and shares his bullish outlook on fintech innovations like stablecoins and cross-border payments. He offers candid advice for entrepreneurs on risk-taking and aligning business vision with funding goals. This episode is a must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of corporate venture capital and innovation in Canada. Learn more about Jay's work at https://www.deloitte.com/ca/en/services/program/ventures.html Connect with Jay on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycrone/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…
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We all need help at some point in our lives. I hope we have the humility to ask for it when we need it. It doesn't depict your vulnerability at all! Only strength. These are the few things to keep in mind while at it; Enjoy 🍻❤️
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We all need help at some point in our lives. I hope we have the humility to ask for it when we need it. It doesn't depict your vulnerability at all! Only strength. These are the few things to keep in mind while at it; Enjoy 🍻❤️
We refuse to be weighed down by 2023! Mantras carry a big weight of our beliefs and mentality. These are some of the mantras to help you maneuver through this year. Wishing you nothing but the best mate! May you have it all. Cheers🍻
Trusting the process is easier said than done. It's so hard to not worry about how things unfold when everything around you just don't seem to be aligning or working out. On this episode, we talk about attributes that harden the process and ways in which you can trust the process, calmly. Enjoy🥂
Unemployment has become the Chorus of manipulating politicians and youths remain the victims, all the time. Today as revolve around this topic as we figure out what the government's role is being played and what we, ourselves have to be aware of during that tough phase. We interview our guest speaker on sensitive questions surrounding UNEMPLOYMENT and he shares some eye-opening tips we can work around.…
Honestly, surprising men has got to be one of the most difficult things to do on such mandatory dates, right? These podcast outlines variety of gifts men would prefer to be showered on this lovey-dovey month😜 And some tips on some of the gifts that you shouldn't even think about getting him because he won't like, AT ALL! Babygirls, let's have coffee over that, shall we?☺️…
Wedding topics have been like pregnancy scare for Gen Z. Is any of us ready for the commitments that follow the vows? I mean, it's easy to skip the proceedings and just put hat woman in your house and start splitting utilities, right?On today's episode, we build a conversation around 'What are some of the wedding-scares freaking Gen Z out of this topic?' D'YOU INTEND TO DO A WEDDING? (Answer me on the comment section)…
We don't like having money conversations but they're relevant and necessary. These are some of the terrible financial advices/Myths we're going to flee from this Tweny two. I hope we all achieve our financial goals this year! Cheers🍻
We are Deserving of the most purest and abundant of Love and yet somewhere in between we get amnesia and settle for less. This year has been a reminder to give and take, to step up and genuinely show up for those we're in relationships with. The relationships we have are a reflection of who we are and what we allow, and that gives us a big reason to keep leveling up and evolving. Mediocre relationships are what we should be canceling out, TODAY! Last day of 2021. Our guest gives us such great insights and we should head out to her channel and show love and support! #dialogueswithmysubconscious…
2021 has been THAT YEAR! For most of us. We've lost, we've struggled, we've closed up businesses, we've been seriously broke and uncertain times have clogged and blurred our future long term goals. Amidst all the chaos and complains, let's take a minute to acknowledge that if not for anything, we are grateful we SURVIVED! God has kept us and we can't explain how we were able to maneuver through this challenging year. All the same, we've taken those L's and we're thankful for the lessons it came with. This episodes consist a quarter of insights I've grasped, what are some of yours? Enjoy🍸…
Apparently selling sex is a thing now and is being normalized! Wauu! And we're speaking less and less of it because sexual conversations are a taboo in our communities. For a minute today, let's drink coffee over that☕ Let's talk about the circumstances, consequeces, future calculations and considerations.…
Depression is becoming the song of the year and it's getting boring as we go on. However, more people are falling into this 'bait' knowingly and unknowingly. This episode's intention is to peruse on the causes, signs and remedies of depression. Life is becoming overwhelmingly tough and we have to keep reminding ourselves to stay afloat. It eventually gets better. Always. So hang in there Love🍻…
We all need help at some point in our lives. I hope we have the humility to ask for it when we need it. It doesn't depict your vulnerability at all! Only strength. These are the few things to keep in mind while at it; Enjoy 🍻❤️
Breakups happen. They tears us apart. Sometimes break us inside and most at times, we don't know what next? This episode has remedies and a plan on what next. It takes time but you'll get over it. I promise🥂
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