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Tank Talks By Ripple Ventures

Ripple Ventures

Join your host, Matt Cohen, Founder & Managing Partner at Ripple Ventures for weekly conversations with leaders in the startup ecosystem discussing the truth about investing, building and running startups. tanktalks.substack.com

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45:27

Building a Scalable Startup and Navigating the Exit...

Tank Talks By Ripple Ventures ·

2025/09/25

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen sits down with Nejeed Kassam, a serial founder, investor, and advocate for positive change. With a journey that spans from launching his first business as a teenager to scaling and selling Keela, a CRM for nonprofits, Nejeed’s experience offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, especially those navigating the challenges of building tech-driven impact companies.Nejeed shares his entrepreneurial beginnings, the lessons he learned growing Keela, and the

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50:05

Is Quantum Computing the Next Big Tech Revolution?...

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2025/09/18

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen is joined by Christian Weedbrook, Founder and CEO of Xanadu, a groundbreaking Canadian company leading the charge in photonic quantum computing. With over $250 million raised, Xanadu is on track to revolutionize industries through its cutting-edge quantum technologies.Christian discusses his transition from academia to entrepreneurship, the challenges of building a quantum company, and the potential for quantum computing to reshape industries like AI,

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30:53

The Rundown 9/16/25: Is Canada Ready for the AI Boom?...

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2025/09/17

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen is joined by John Ruffolo to dive into a wide range of topics affecting Canada’s economy, from energy and tech to blockchain. They discuss the government’s announcement of major projects like LNG Canada’s expansion and the critical need for nuclear energy. The conversation also touches on Canada's role in the global energy market, especially with the growing importance of renewables and the challenges of balancing carbon-based energy.The episode shifts

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59:50

The Power of Benevolent Dictatorships in Startups...

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2025/09/11

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen sits down with Nikunj Kothari, Partner at FPV Ventures, to explore his journey from product leader at LinkedIn, Opendoor, and Meter to early-stage investor. Nikunj shares candid insights on why the best companies thrive under benevolent dictatorships, how AI is reshaping SaaS pricing models, and what makes founders truly exceptional.From his early years growing up in India to becoming one of the most thoughtful voices in venture, Nikunj opens up about

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40:50

The Rundown 9/5/25: The Battle for AI Supremacy,...

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2025/09/05

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen is joined by serial entrepreneur and investor Michael Hyatt and prominent Canadian venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and business leader John Ruffolo as they dive into some of the most pressing issues facing Canada and the world today. The conversation begins with a look at the upcoming federal budget, where Michael shares his perspective on the tough choices ahead for Canada's economy, including the potential for significant budget cuts and the

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51:27

Pioneering the Future of Decentralized Telecom with...

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2025/09/04

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen sits down with Samer Bishay, a telecom trailblazer and the founder of Iristel, to discuss his journey in revolutionizing Canada's telecommunications industry. From growing a small startup focused on VoIP services into one of Canada's largest independent telecom providers to pioneering decentralized satellite-based solutions, Samer has made a lasting impact in the tech world.Samer shares his experiences of breaking into the telecom market, competing with

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49:53

Are We in a Bubble? Breaking Down AI, Down Rounds,...

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2025/08/28

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen sits down with Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, to explore the current state of the venture capital ecosystem and emerging startup trends. Peter shares his expertise on the challenges of navigating today's venture market, including how data-driven insights are shaping decision-making for both founders and investors.With his wealth of experience at Carta, Peter discusses the rise of down rounds, the impact of AI on valuations, and the complexities of

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26:54

The Rundown 8/22/25: Dayforce’s Mega Sale & Why...

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2025/08/22

Welcome back to another jam-packed episode of Tank Talks! Host Matt Cohen is joined by John Ruffolo to break down the biggest headlines shaping Canada’s business, tech, and financial future. From the $12.3B privatization of Dayforce, to the Canadian government’s long-overdue embrace of AI startups, and the urgent debate over stablecoins and financial sovereignty, this episode dives deep into the forces reshaping Canada’s economy.Whether you’re a founder, investor, or policy watcher, you don’t want

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46:09

Seed Investing in the Age of AI, Crypto & Space Tech...

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2025/08/21

In this episode of Tank Talks, we sit down with Brett Gibson, Managing Partner at Initialized Capital, to explore how the world of venture capital is being reshaped by advancements in AI, crypto, and space technology.Brett’s career has been anything but conventional. From co-founding Posterous with Garry Tan (which was later acquired by Twitter) to rebuilding the platform as Posthaven, and reengineering Y Combinator’s internal software systems, he’s seen it all. Today, as Managing Partner at

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50:48

Breaking the 100-Hour Work Week: The AI Tool...

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2025/08/14

In this episode of Tank Talks, we dive deep into how AI is reshaping the world of investment banking and financial workflows. We’re joined by Kunal Tangri and Noah Faro, co-founders of Farsight AI, a trailblazing FinTech startup out of New York that’s automating everything from pitch decks to financial models, all within the tools bankers already use, like Excel and PowerPoint.Farsight’s mission is to help finance professionals cut down on tedious, manual work and focus on higher-level strategy, and

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59:59

Blocking 190 Billion Cyberattacks Daily: Scaling...

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2025/08/07

In this episode of Tank Talks, we’re joined by Michelle Zatlyn, Co-founder, Co-chair, and President of Cloudflare, a company protecting and powering a major part of global internet traffic. Cloudflare helps businesses stay online, load faster, and block threats before they reach the door.Michelle explains how growing up in Saskatchewan shaped her views on leadership and teamwork, and how that experience still guides her as Cloudflare scales. She shares how a hallway conversation at Harvard became

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27:21

The Rundown 8/1/25: Figma IPO Skyrockets, Canada’s...

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2025/08/01

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Tank Talks! Host Matt Cohen is joined by John Ruffolo as they dive deep into some of the most fascinating business and tech news, covering everything from the Bank of Canada’s interest rates to Figma’s IPO debut and the rising debate over AI web crawling. Get ready for another whirlwind discussion on the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology, finance, and policy!Bank of Canada Holds Rates Amid Tariff Resilience (00:31)The episode

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54:14

The Power of Pre-Seed: Why Momentum Is the Only Moat...

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2025/07/31

In this episode of Tank Talks, we’re joined by Gaurav Jain, co-founder of Afore Capital, one of the earliest and most respected players in the pre-seed investing space. Gaurav shares how growing up in a small town in India, moving to Canada, and working at Blackberry, Amazon, and Google helped him understand the value of momentum, iteration, and building products that truly matter.He walks us through how a random dinner at Harvard led to meeting his future co-founder, how they built Afore around the

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30:52

The Rundown 7/24/25: Canada’s Sovereignty Crisis, AI...

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2025/07/24

Welcome back to Tank Talks! In this episode, host Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo dive deep into the latest developments at the intersection of AI, tech, finance, and Canadian sovereignty. From Canada's battle over data center sovereignty to the rapid rise of secondary funds in venture capital, Matt and John cover it all in a fast-paced, thought-provoking conversation.Canada’s Looming Data Sovereignty Crisis (00:30)Matt and John kick things off with a critical discussion on Canada's data sovereignty

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18:04

The Rundown 7/18/25: The AI Acquisition Fiasco:...

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2025/07/18

Welcome back to another action-packed episode of Tank Talks! Join host Matt Cohen with John Ruffalo as they break down the high-stakes drama shaking the AI and tech world. First up: the shocking collapse of OpenAI’s $3 billion deal to acquire Windsurf, derailed by Microsoft’s IP grip, and Google DeepMind’s lightning-fast $2.4 billion countermove to snag top talent. Was this a regulatory dodge or a ruthless talent grab?The plot thickens as Cognition swoops in to rescue Windsurf’s abandoned employees,

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15:23

Reward the Risk Takers who Build Canada

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2025/07/17

Canada's outdated capital gains policies are driving entrepreneurs and investors away. We need competitive tax reform to keep talent and investment here, building the businesses of tomorrow.We have just 33 small businesses per 1,000 people vs 124 in the US. Fixing our capital gains system could help us close this gap with the US and create hundreds of thousands of new jobs.Modern capital gains reform will unleash Canadian innovation, create more high-paying employment, and ensure our world-class

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44:55

What Small Businesses Taught These Founders About...

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2025/07/10

In this episode of Tank Talks, we’re joined by Sam Pillar and Forrest Zeisler, co-founders of Jobber, a platform that’s changing the way small service businesses operate. Jobber brings everything, quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and payments, into one simple, powerful system, making it easier for service professionals to run and grow their businesses.Sam and Forrest share how what began as late-night coding sessions and casual coffee shop chats evolved into a company helping thousands of

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25:54

The Rundown 7/8/25: DST Repeal, Evergreen Funds, and...

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2025/07/08

Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of Tank Talks! In this episode, Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo cut through the noise to unpack the latest economic headlines and policy shifts reshaping North America’s business landscape. From Canada’s surprise repeal of the Digital Services Tax to Brookfield’s launch of an evergreen private equity fund, this episode dives deep into the forces driving change in trade, finance, and innovation.Will Canada’s late-stage policy reversal strengthen its

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72:44

Scaling Solo Ventures with Smart Automation and AI...

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2025/07/02

In this episode of Tank Talks, we explore the future of solo entrepreneurship powered by AI with the co-founders of Audos, Henrik Werdelin and Nicholas Thorne. Audos is pioneering a platform that helps founders start and scale one-person businesses by providing AI co-founders that guide entrepreneurs through the entire startup journey from idea validation to product development, marketing, and growth.Henrik and Nicholas share how their experience building companies like BarkBox and their startup

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40:32

The Invisible Walls Blocking Canada’s Economic Growth...

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2025/06/24

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen speaks with Ryan Manucha, research fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute and author of Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups, about a critical issue that remains largely invisible yet impacts every business operating in Canada: interprovincial trade barriers.Despite being a G7 economy, Canada continues to operate like a collection of fragmented markets, with conflicting provincial regulations creating friction across supply chains, licensing, and

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