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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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26:37

The Rundown 6/20/25: AI Investment, Energy Challenges...

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2025/06/20

Welcome back to another electrifying episode of Tank Talks! Matt Cohen is joined once again by John Ruffolo to unpack the latest economic and technological headlines. From Canada’s growing role in global AI and energy discussions to the latest shifts in public-private partnerships, this episode is packed with high-stakes insights and forward-thinking analysis.Is Canada ready to lead the charge in AI and quantum technology? Can the nation address its looming energy challenges and secure a sustainable

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49:36

Building the Operating System for the Future of...

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2025/06/12

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen chats with Ryan Gariepy, CTO and Co-Founder of Clearpath Robotics, on how a garage project from four Waterloo grads turned into one of Canada’s biggest deep tech exits. Ryan takes us behind the scenes of Clearpath’s $600M acquisition by Rockwell Automation and the company’s journey from building robots for researchers to dominating the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) space.The conversation covers building during a hardware-unfriendly time, the harsh realities

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43:41

The Community-Led Festival Redefining Canada’s Tech...

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2025/06/05

In this episode of Tank Talks, we delve into the grassroots movement that's turning heads across Canada’s innovation ecosystem: Toronto Tech Week. Joining us are two of the powerhouse organizers behind the festival: Julia Baird of Golden Ventures and Taha Hossain of Daybreak Studio. With Collision saying goodbye to Toronto, Julia and Taha stepped up to fill the void, co-creating a decentralized, nonprofit, and radically inclusive tech festival that’s rallying an entire city.From organizing 200+

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26:44

News Rundown 6/3/25: Canada’s VC Collapse, Carney’s...

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2025/06/03

Welcome back to another episode of Tank Talks! This week, Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo dive deep into the economic and innovation headlines shaping Canada's future, from the shocking collapse in domestic VC funding to Bell’s billion-dollar bet on AI infrastructure, and Mark Carney’s latest power move that might just redefine Canadian politics.* Is Canada's startup ecosystem on life support?* What Bell's AI supercluster plan means for data sovereignty and why it might be too small, too late.* Mark

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49:59

The Corporate Venture Capital Handbook with Terry...

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2025/05/28

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen speaks with Terry Doyle, Managing Partner at Telus Global Ventures, about the evolving role of corporate venture capital (CVC) in business strategy. Terry discusses his path from Nokia and Microsoft to leading one of Canada’s top CVC arms. With 30+ deals in 2023 and a dual “investor + customer” model, Telus is redefining how corporates fuel innovation. The conversation covers AI in emerging verticals, enterprise partnerships, and Canada's place in global

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57:50

Revolutionizing Financial Literacy for Kids with Dean...

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2025/05/22

On this episode of Tank Talks, we sit down with Dean Brauer, co-founder of GoHenry, to explore how his revolutionary fintech startup is teaching kids financial literacy in a digital-first world. Dean takes us through his journey from South Africa to Toronto, then London, and back to Canada, highlighting how living abroad shaped his entrepreneurial mindset.Dean shares how GoHenry was born out of frustration with kids racking up charges on their parents’ credit cards and how he saw the opportunity to

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19:48

News Rundown 5/19/25: Is the Canadian Market...

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2025/05/19

Welcome back to Tank Talks! In this episode, host Matt Cohen sits down with John Ruffolo to dissect the latest turbulence in venture capital, political uncertainty, and Canada's looming economic challenges. From shrinking VC deals to a controversial budget delay, this conversation cuts through the noise to reveal what's really happening beneath the headlines.* The steepest drop in Canadian VC deal count since 2020* Seed rounds oversubscribed by U.S. funds, while Series A bars skyrocket* Growth

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22:36

News Rundown 5/12/25: Google’s Search Meltdown,...

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2025/05/12

Welcome back to another episode of Tank Talks! Host Matt Cohen is joined once again by John Ruffolo to dissect the major headlines shaping the tech and political landscapes. From Google’s surprising search decline to Alberta's political maneuvers and OpenAI's evolving partnership with Microsoft, this episode delivers in-depth analysis and thought-provoking insights.Alberta’s Exit Threat: Political Reality or Empty Rhetoric? (00:04:20)* In a passionate speech, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called

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42:33

Bootstrapping an Ad Tech Unicorn with Mayuran...

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2025/05/08

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen sits down with Mayuran Yogarajah, the visionary behind Index Exchange, one of Canada's most successful ad tech companies. From the early days of Casale Media to growing Index Exchange into a global powerhouse, Mayuran shares the remarkable journey of scaling a bootstrapped business in an industry dominated by tech giants. We also dive deep into his expansion into venture capital with IX Labs and the latest innovations in ad tech.The Genesis of Index

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21:11

News Rundown 5/2/25: Canada 2025 Election Breakdown:...

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2025/05/02

Welcome back to another power-packed episode of Tank Talks! Matt Cohen is once again joined by John Ruffolo to break down one of the most divisive and impactful elections in Canadian history. From Alberta’s fury and NDP’s collapse to the growing political alignment on tech policy, this episode peels back the layers on what just happened and what’s coming next.* The shocking downfall of Jagmeet Singh and the NDP* Mark Carney’s debut win and what it means for national unity* Alberta’s boiling anger

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20:32

News Rundown 4/24/25: The Election Earthquake,...

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2025/04/24

Welcome back to Tank Talks! Host Matt Cohen is back with the one and only John Ruffolo in another no-holds-barred news rundown from the frontlines of business, tech, and politics. With Canada barreling toward an election that could reshape its economic future, and global giants like Google facing legal evisceration, this episode is packed with jaw-dropping insights.* Why the Canadian election might deliver another political deadlock and why that terrifies investors.* The secret behind Google’s

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24:41

News Rundown 4/17/25: Snap Election, Capital Chaos,...

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2025/04/17

Welcome back to Tank Talks! In this episode, host Matt Cohen is joined by John Ruffolo for another high-voltage rundown of the most urgent headlines at the intersection of business, politics, and innovation. As Canada stares down the barrel of a snap federal election and the U.S. economy teeters on a razor’s edge, this episode is all about decoding the chaos.* Can Canada avoid a recession as political gridlock looms?* Will U.S. economic volatility derail global investment?* What happens when tech

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28:37

News Rundown 4/14/25: Trump's Tariff Timebomb,...

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2025/04/14

Welcome back to another hard-hitting news roundup on Tank Talks! Host Matt Cohen is joined once again by John Ruffolo to unpack the economic tremors shaking North America. From Trump’s tariff war and its looming consequences for Canada, to Toby Lutke’s bold AI ultimatum at Shopify, this episode is a masterclass in high-stakes business, politics, and innovation.* Will Trump’s economic war trigger a global market meltdown?* Why John Ruffolo says stagflation is now a real and terrifying threat for the

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54:06

The Rise of AI Agents and Why it Matters Now with...

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2025/04/11

In this episode of Tank Talks, we dive into one of the most significant shifts happening in tech right now: the rise of AI agents.Our guest, Adam Coccari, has a front-row seat to the AI transformation as the Managing Director of HubSpot Ventures. But what makes Adam’s story so compelling is how it began, not in boardrooms, but in a classroom, teaching 4th-grade math. From building an educational gaming app with no tech background to helping launch Microsoft’s venture fund, Adam’s journey is anything

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44:19

Rewriting the Country’s Future, One Memo at a Time...

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2025/04/03

In this episode of Tank Talks, we sit down with Dan Debow, serial entrepreneur and former Shopify executive, along with returning guest and venture powerhouse John Ruffolo, for an unfiltered conversation about the intersection of innovation, public policy, and Canada's economic future.Fresh off his launch of Build Canada, Dan opens up about the real reasons he left Shopify, why Canadian entrepreneurs are stepping into the policy arena, and what it’s really going to take to grow GDP and national

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52:34

Why Venture Capital Needs a Reboot—And How Villi...

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2025/03/27

On this episode of Tank Talks, we welcome back Villi Iltchev, founder and managing partner of Category Ventures, for an unfiltered deep dive into the evolving venture capital landscape. From his early days at Salesforce Ventures to launching his solo $160M fund, Villi unpacks the seismic shifts happening in enterprise software, how AI is reshaping startup economics, and what today’s founders need most from their investors.We get tactical about startup pricing models, founder-investor trust, and what

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58:04

From Crisis to Success: The Fintech Pivot That Made...

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2025/03/20

On this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen sits down with Michael Garrity, Executive Chair and Founder of Financeit, alongside recurring guest, John Ruffolo. Michael shares his unconventional journey—from growing up in remote Canada to navigating the world of venture capital, fintech, and regulatory battles. He reveals how he pivoted CommunityLend after facing regulatory roadblocks, ultimately transforming it into Financeit, which became Canada’s largest point-of-sale lender for home improvement.We

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21:40

News Rundown 3/14/25: Banking Shakeups, AI’s SEO...

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2025/03/14

Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of Tank Talks! Matt Cohen sits down with John Ruffolo to dissect the most pressing developments in tech, finance, and AI. From major banking shifts to the evolving landscape of AI-driven SEO, this episode delivers sharp insights and expert analysis you won’t want to miss.* The Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate cut—will it actually help the economy?* The power shift in Canadian banking: What CIBC’s CEO transition means for the future.* Open

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50:27

AI Isn’t Just Reshaping Sales—It’s Redefining Success...

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2025/03/13

On this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen sits down with Daniel Saks, co-founder of AppDirect and now CEO & co-founder of Landbase, to explore the explosive rise of AI-powered go-to-market strategies. Fresh off a $12.5M seed round, Daniel reveals how Agentic AI is transforming B2B sales and marketing, the key lessons he learned from scaling AppDirect, and what it really takes to build a category-defining company.* What does it take to build a billion-dollar SaaS company?* How is AI reshaping the

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14:20

News Rundown 3/10/25: BREAKING NEWS: Justin Trudeau...

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2025/03/10

Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo break down the seismic shift in Canadian politics as Mark Carney takes over as Prime Minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. We explore what this means for Canada’s economy, upcoming elections, and how business leaders are reacting to the change.* What’s next for Carney and the Liberal Party?* Could Canada be heading for an April election?* How will Canada’s economic policies evolve under Carney’s leadership?Mark Carney Takes Over as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister (00:01:00)In

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