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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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Join me as I discuss my experiences last weekend at NYC Comic Con! Also, we begin to chat about Joker and Scorched, before my FULL analysis of those stories next week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support
Join me as I discuss some random topics in this filler episode of Heroically! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support
Join me as I discuss the Road and Trials from the Hero Journey. In this, the last entry into my episodes about the Monomyth, we take a step back and talk about Heracles, Sir Gawain, and Odysseus. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support
We discuss a lot this week. Join us as we chat about D23, Seinfeld, Disney remakes, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support
Join me as I interview Grace and we discuss Graduate School and her artistic aspirations. We dive into some of her favorite things, and end the episode with the first installment of the segment "Hero of the Week," (We will give it a better title later). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support…
Join Grace and I as we discuss the new SMASH hit show on Amazon Prime, "The Boys," based off of a graphic novel that neither of us has read. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support
Join me as I discuss the Ultimate Boon from the Monomyth. Then, stay and chat with me about current things I am interested in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support
Join me as I casually chat about movies I have enjoyed this year so far, and then stick around to learn the TRUTH about why I began shaving my head. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support
Join me as I discuss Father's day, the Atonement with the Father, and I get personal with a little story of me and my history of father figures. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support
Join me as I discuss why characters who have supernatural abilities need to have more going on for them in lieu of just having cool abilities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support
Join me as I discuss two archetypes that relate to the female persuasion- the Goddess and the Temptress. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support
Join me as I continue our discussion on the Heroic Journey with a whopping 2 steps on the narrative. Also, what did y'all think about the finale of Dem Thrones? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support
Join me as I celebrate Mother's Day by discussing how Mentor's create heroic characters. This is another segment on my journey to uncover and discuss all of the aspects of the Hero's Journey. I also talk about Detective Pikachu (I review it), I talk about the Sonic Trailer, and briefly discuss Game of Thrones. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support…
Join me for episode 13 of Heroically as we discuss the TRAGEDY of Season 8, Episode 3 of Game of Thrones. Did YOU like this episode!? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support
Join me as I discuss "Avengers: Endgame," "Gotham," and "The Orville." Special Guest: Grace Kelley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heroically/support
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