Ep 6 - Putting It All Together

Writing Is A Verb

#Books #Arts #Sophia, Joanna, and Meghen #Writing #Craft #Writers #Revision #Feedback #Aspiring #Authors #Process #Emotional #Enneagram #Feelings

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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…

3 years ago 57:07

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In this episode we discuss our writing processes - how we get our ideas, how we know that an idea is one we want to write a book about, where we start, and how we start, and how it feels.
Resources:
The Snowflake Method
Scrivener - This is not an affiliate link.

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Ep 6 - Putting It All Together

Writing Is A Verb

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#Books #Arts #Sophia, Joanna, and Meghen #Writing #Craft #Writers #Revision #Feedback #Aspiring #Authors #Process #Emotional #Enneagram #Feelings

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Ep 9 - Writing In Real Life 1:01:19

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In our final episode of this season, we talk about writing in real life - writing routines, supporting our routines, identifying and regulating emotional expectations, rejection and feeling the pain, problem solving when we get stuck, flow, and how to train your friends and family to support you if you don't have anything to sell. Resources: Notebooks with smooth pages - Moleskine and Leuchtrurm1917 (these are not affiliate links) Pilot Varsity Pens (not an affiliate link) LitHub Article on Why You Should Aim for 100 Rejections a Year…

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Ep 8 - Feedback 1:00:58

3 years ago1:00:58

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In this episode we talk about feedback - the vulnerability and other feelings associated with both receiving and giving, the different groups you might receive feedback from, and how we feel about it. Resources: Article by Heather Lazare about when to engage an editor - https://blog.nanowrimo.org/post/110906875250/tips-from-an-editor-five-times-to-say-yes…

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Ep 7 - Revision 54:15

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In this episode we talk about revision - how we approach it, how we feel about it, and how our experience has changed over the course of our writing careers. Resources: Article by Heather Lazare about when to engage an editor - https://blog.nanowrimo.org/post/110906875250/tips-from-an-editor-five-times-to-say-yes…

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Ep 6 - Putting It All Together 57:07

3 years ago57:07

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In this episode we discuss our writing processes - how we get our ideas, how we know that an idea is one we want to write a book about, where we start, and how we start, and how it feels. Resources: The Snowflake Method Scrivener - This is not an affiliate link.

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Ep 5 - Theme 39:01

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In this episode we talk about theme - how intimidating it can be, how hard to wrap your head around, tools for finding the theme of your book, when it comes to us in our process, the complexities, and the richness it can bring to a story. Resources: Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee The Plot Whisperer: The Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master by Martha Alderson…

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Ep 4 - Plot Structure 40:45

3 years ago40:45

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In this episode we talk about plot structure - feeling it's the silver bullet, how it intertwines with character development, the tools we use, the various parts, how it evolves over our revision process, and our favorite parts. References The Plot Whisperer: Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master by Martha Alderson Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need by Blake Snyder Save the Cat! Writes A Novel: The Last Book on Writing You'll Ever Need by Jessica Brody Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels (How to Write Kissing Books) by Gwen Hayes…

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Ep 3 - Character Development 44:04

3 years ago44:04

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In this episode we talk about character development - how we go about developing characters, our favorite parts, where we get stuck, and tools we use - enneagram, snowflake method. References Snowflake Method - https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/

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Ep 2 - Enneagram For The Writer 58:34

3 years ago58:34

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In this episode we talk about the enneagram for the writer - what the enneagram is, the nine types, and for each one their strengths, challenges, and where they mind find support as writers. References Enneagram Institute - https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ Joanna’s Blog Post - Character and Plot Development With the Enneagram http://www.joannaphoenix.com/new-blog/2021/5/25/enneagram-for-character-and-plot-development…

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Ep. 1 - Writing As Identity 44:10

3 years ago44:10