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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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44:30

Redefining Access to Wealth: Ivy Invest's Mission to...

Tank Talks By Ripple Ventures ·

2025/01/23

In this episode, Matt Cohen chats with Wendy Li, the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ivy Invest, about her journey from managing institutional endowments to founding a fintech startup. Wendy shares insights from her experiences at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the UJA Federation of New York, and the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.She highlights her decision to leave a traditional allocator role to build Ivy Invest, a platform democratizing access to institutional-quality investments

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23:02

News Round Up: Trump Shocks and Awes with Day One...

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2025/01/21

This episode analyzes the latest developments in U.S. policy and how they intersect with business, innovation, and Canadian economic strategies. Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo discuss Trump’s second-term inauguration, Canada’s potential responses, and the growing trend of venture capital firms adopting private equity-style roll-up strategies.Topics(00:42) Trump’s Second-Term Inauguration(02:40) Key US Policy Announcements(05:00) Canada’s Preparedness vs. Reaction in Policy (09:03) Alberta’s Independent

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53:58

Revolutionizing Canadian Fintech: Rob Khazzam on...

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2025/01/17

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen welcomes back Rob Khazzam, CEO of Float, along with John Ruffolo, to discuss Float's recent $70M Series B funding led by Goldman Sachs, the challenges of building a fintech company in Canada, and the broader state of entrepreneurship in the country.Rob shares insights into Float's mission to simplify financial operations for Canadian businesses, emphasizing innovation in a heavily regulated industry. He reflects on the lessons learned from previous funding

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49:32

Profitability Over Funding: A Data-Driven Playbook...

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2025/01/13

Host Matt Cohen talks with Dave Lambert, founder and managing director of Right Side Capital Management. Founded in 2009, Right Side takes a quantitative, data-driven approach to early-stage investments, focusing on capital-efficient tech startups. It has funded over 2,000 companies, offering rapid investment decisions and fostering innovation in the fragmented seed-stage funding market.Dave explains how Right Side invests in very early-stage startups using data instead of gut feelings. He also

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17:02

News Rundown: CRA Gives Murky Guidance, Legality of...

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2025/01/10

Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo discuss the fast-moving events shaping Canada's political and economic landscape. Topics include the fallout from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation, the complexities of the CRA's proposed capital gains tax adjustments, and the legal challenges tied to Parliament's prorogation. The conversation then pivots to groundbreaking developments in AI, spotlighting RBC's partnership with Cohere to build a generative AI platform. The episode wraps with a critical analysis

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14:38

Emergency Pod: Trudeau Resigns… Now What?

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2025/01/06

Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo talk about the big news that Justin Trudeau is stepping down after being Canada’s Prime Minister for nine years. They explore what this means for Canada, including how it affects the government, the economy, and Canada’s relationship with the United States.Topics covered include:* (01:28) What Trudeau’s resignation means for the Liberal Party and Canada’s government.* (03:17) Why the Liberal Party’s leadership race could create even more problems.* (04:00) How Canada’s

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63:36

Tank Talks In Review: A Look Back at our Favourite...

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2025/01/02

Matt Cohen wraps up an extraordinary year in tech, venture capital, and innovation with this special "Best of 2024" episode of Tank Talks. Featuring insights from some remarkable guests, this episode explores the year’s defining moments and actionable lessons.Baron Davis dives into the transformative potential of AI, VR/AR, and digital assets, while Dax Da Silva of Lightspeed shares how energy and spirituality fuel leadership. Nicolas Mulroney reveals the grit it took to pitch 80 investors to launch

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22:58

News Rundown: Canada’s Political Turmoil, Tech Sector...

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2024/12/20

Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo tackle the seismic shifts in Canada’s political landscape, discuss the recent fall economic statement, and make bold predictions for 2025.Topics covered include Chrystia Freeland’s unexpected resignation as Finance Minister (00:41), highlights from the Federal Budget (03:39), speculation about Canada's election timing (09:18), and how this government looks to the incoming US administration. The discussion also covers the growing "100 Million Dollar Club" in Canadian tech

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26:46

News Rundown: Sheertex Moonshots, Quantum Leaps, and...

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2024/12/16

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo discuss the latest developments in venture capital, technology, and innovation. Topics include the Canadian government’s proposal to encourage pension fund investments in startups, the challenges entrepreneurs face in scaling businesses, and the systemic capital constraints within Canada’s ecosystem.The conversation highlights Sheertex founder Katherine Homuth’s journey and the broader difficulties of pursuing ambitious ventures in

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27:46

Democratizing Private Fundraising with Rebecca Kacaba...

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2024/12/12

Matt Cohen sits down with Rebecca Kacaba, Co-Founder and CEO of DealMaker, a groundbreaking platform transforming how companies raise capital. Rebecca shares her journey from her entrepreneurial family background and legal expertise to spearhead innovation in the fundraising space.The conversation covers how DealMaker democratizes capital access, enabling individuals to invest in brands they love. The discussion also touches on the impact of regulations like the JOBS Act, the role of community and

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25:10

News Rundown: Canada's Prosperity Agenda, Building...

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2024/12/09

Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo discuss John’s OpEd on building a prosperity agenda for Canada, becoming a better ally to the US, the announcement of the Sovereign AI fund, and key developments in venture capital, including ServiceTitan’s IPO challenges and the implications of recent lawsuits against OpenAI.(01:13) Canada’s Prosperity Agenda and Economic PrioritiesJohn Ruffolo delves into his op-ed advocating for federal government spending reforms, tax system simplification, and fostering innovation to

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37:52

Building Supply Chain 2.0 with Mitch Debora of Mosaic...

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2024/12/05

Matt Cohen welcomes Mitch Debora, the Co-Founder and CEO of Mosaic Manufacturing, a pioneer in the field of additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Mitch shares insights into how Mosaic is transforming global supply chains with innovative 3D printing solutions, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, which exposed the fragility of traditional supply chains.The discussion dives into Mosaic’s latest innovation, the Array system, which enables continuous automated production at scale. Mitch outlines the

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26:46

News Rundown: Neo Financial’s Tencent Secret Backing,...

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2024/12/04

Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo discuss Neo Financial’s $80M funding and the concerns surrounding Tencent’s involvement, Hopper’s layoffs as it pivots to B2B partnerships, and Elon Musk’s dual moves with his Department of Government Efficiency and X.AI’s stock offering. They also explore the implications of ServiceTitan’s IPO ratchet clause and Wealthsimple’s $100M secondary share purchase ahead of a potential IPO.(01:13) Neo Financial’s Tencent ControversyNeo Financial’s $80M equity financing revealed

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37:53

From Startup Underdog to Eventbrite Acquisition:...

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2024/11/28

Matt Cohen interviews Jayesh Parmar, founder of Picatic, a ticketing platform acquired by Eventbrite, and current wellness innovator with Gunkii. Jayesh discusses building a startup in Saskatoon, navigating challenges, competing against incumbents, and lessons learned from scaling a company. He also shares insights into his current venture, Gunkii, and his contributions to the startup ecosystem.About Jayesh Parmar:Jayesh Parmar is the Co-CEO and founder of Gunkii, a wellness brand launched in 2021

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21:02

News Rundown: Neo Financial's cram down, IPOs show...

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2024/11/25

Matt Cohen welcomes back John Ruffolo, of Maverix Private Equity, for a discussion on Neo Financial’s recent funding round, the state of IPOs, antitrust actions against Google, the dominance of NVIDIA in AI hardware, and the speculative nature of MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy. * (00:55) Neo Financial's $362 Million Series D RoundAnalysis of the Calgary-based challenger bank's latest financing round, including a significant valuation drop since 2022 and insights into structured equity and debt

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57:23

Breaking Down Venture Capital Returns: Capital...

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2024/11/21

Matt Cohen and John Rikhtegar of RBCx discuss the insights from Rikhtegar's report on capital exited in Canadian venture capital over the past decade. They talk about the importance of understanding capital efficiency, market cycles, and the power law in venture exits.John emphasizes the need for a comprehensive view of the venture ecosystem, focusing on capital allocated, invested, and exited. The discussion also the current state and future of Canadian venture capital, emphasizing the importance

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63:55

Why Playing It Safe in B2B Marketing Means Getting...

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2024/11/14

In this episode, Matt Cohen interviews Bill Macaitis of SaaS CMO Pro. Bill was instrumental in scaling B2B SaaS giants like Salesforce, Zendesk, and Slack. The conversation covers Bill’s transition from B2C to B2B, bringing consumer marketing techniques into enterprise SaaS, and his role in IPO successes for companies like Zendesk and Slack. Bill also delves into building high-performing, customer-centric marketing teams, strategies for effective inbound and outbound marketing, and the importance of

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65:24

Transforming Healthcare Through Venture Capital:...

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2024/11/07

Peter van der Velden joins Matt Cohen to discuss the dynamic changes within the life sciences sector and venture capital at large. He highlights the success factors in life sciences as a high-performing asset class and discusses the role of Canadian pension funds in supporting innovation. The episode also covers the transformative potential of GLP-1 drugs and AI's impact on drug discovery and medical technology.And John Ruffolo is back to talk about the US elections and tech news. (Note: this was

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47:54

Revolutionizing Law with AI: Alex Alben of Theo AI on...

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2024/10/31

Matt Cohen welcomes Alex Alben, Co-Founder of Theo AI, to discuss his journey through media, law, tech policy, and AI, sharing insights into Theo AI’s mission to predict legal case outcomes, the impact of AI on law, and the ethical challenges AI poses. Alben reflects on balancing innovation with regulation and emphasizes the importance of listening and understanding.About Alex Alben:Alex Alben is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Theo AI, where he uses AI-driven analytics to assess legal case outcomes. With

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76:43

Disruptive Innovation in Journalism, and the Future...

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2024/10/24

In this episode, David Skok, founder and CEO of The Logic, discusses his journey from traditional journalism to leading a digital-first news outlet. He reflects on his time at The Boston Globe, where he helped the publication transition to a digital subscription model. This experience laid the foundation for his decision to launch The Logic, focusing on Canada's innovation economy and providing high-quality, in-depth reporting.David explains how Clayton Christensen’s theory of disruptive innovation

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