Crossing the Line

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#Religion #Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw and guests #Rev Amy Petrie Shaw

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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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Crossing the Line

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Negotiating the boundaries to respect and the borders to cross.

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Transitions Part II 15:02

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War, Peace, and Remembrance 24:54

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Send us a text ⚠️ Volume Warning: The volume increases significantly around the 12 minute mark. with Rev. Meredith Garmon War has been a significant part of human history — as conflicted as we may feel about that fact. It has shaped us into who we are. Perhaps we can build a world without war, though I'd like to hope we could still have a warrior's virtues (courage, determination, sacrifice) without actual war. In the meantime, let us remember the warriors who modeled those virtues. Support the show…

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Conflict is a Good Thing 22:34

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Who Cares? 19:46

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Common Read: Authentic Selves 25:32

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Money, Money, Money 24:13

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Dignity 22:16

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Send us a text with Meredith Garmon There's widespread agreement that it's vitally important. But ask us what exactly it is and we're often a bit stymied. Support the show

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UU Uses of the Bible 24:41

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Send us a text with Rev. Meredith Garmon It's our culture's central religious and spiritual text. And it does have some great stories. Even the parts we tend to like the least have some lessons for us. Support the show

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You, UU, and Social Justice 27:10

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Borders and Belonging 23:30

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Desert Theory 25:09

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Crossing the Line 24:09

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Send us a text with Rev. Meredith Garmon Negotiating the boundaries to respect and the borders to cross. Support the show

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