Best CIBC Podcasts (2024)

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Banking on Disruption: Octane’s $50M Series E, Banks Dive into BNPL, CIBC Expands AI Team, JPMorgan Chase’s Surprising Branch Strategy 3:22

6d ago3:22

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Welcome to Banking on Disruption Daily for Wednesday, August 7th, 2024. I'm Fred Cadena. First up today, US fintech Octane has secured a $50 million Series E funding round, exclusively from existing backers led by Valar Ventures and Upper90. Founded in 2014, Octane serves the powersports market and plans to use the new funds for market expansion an…

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Fed Rates, Job Revisions, U.S. Bank & Edward Jones Partnership, Mastercard Layoffs, Anthropic Lawsuit, Shadow Banking Risks 5:22

6h ago5:22

5:22

First up today, the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July meeting show several officials support a 0.25 percentage point rate cut due to declining inflation and rising unemployment. Revised job data also indicates the economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than previously thought. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated progress on slowing inflation…

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Ezriel Gross shares his passion for OMEGAMON and vision of AI for the future 13:12

3h ago13:12

13:12

In today’s episode of the AIOps Corner podcast, taped at SHARE, Kansas City, Joe Winchester, IBM Z Senior Technical Staff Manager and Master Inventor, interviews Ezriel Gross, Principal Solutions Advisor at Rocket Software and IBM Champion. The focus topic is OMEGAMON and it’s evolution leading up to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and recommendations…

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Experian Acquires NeuroID; Forum Credit Union Partners with Apiture; France's Digital Wallet Boom 4:12

8d ago4:12

4:12

Welcome to Banking on Disruption Daily for Wednesday, August 14, 2024. I’m Fred Cadena. First, Forum Credit Union partners with Apiture to enhance digital banking capabilities for its 162,000 members in Indiana, focusing on improved online experiences for commercial clients. Next, French consumers are increasingly adopting digital wallets. Millenni…

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Mike Shorkend talks about the modern way to monitor anomalies 14:18

2h ago14:18

14:18

In today’s episode of the AIOps Corner podcast Joe Winchester, IBM Z Senior Technical Staff Manager and Master Inventor, interviews Mainframe Consultant, Mike Shorkend at SHARE, Kansas City. Mike talks about the evolution of OMEGAMON over the last 40 years and how sharing his knowledge with new mainframers is important. Mike embraces new technologi…

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Customers Bancorp Enforcement Action, Bank of America’s Overload Crisis, FedNow Payments, LendingPoint’s New CEO, & Welcome to Y'all Street 5:26

1d ago5:26

5:26

First up: Pennsylvania-based Customers Bancorp has been hit with an enforcement action by the US Federal Reserve due to significant deficiencies in its risk management and anti-money laundering practices. The bank must submit a plan within 60 days to improve its digital asset strategy and compliance program. Next: Bank of America faces scrutiny for…

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Fed Independence Challenged by Trump, Ripple Settles SEC Charges, and Truist's New Tech Leadership 5:07

4d ago5:07

5:07

Federal Reserve Debate: Donald Trump's comments about presidential influence over the Federal Reserve have raised concerns about the central bank's independence and the risk of inflation, echoing historical instances like the 1970s. Ripple Labs Settlement: Ripple Labs has agreed to pay a $125 million fine to the SEC over XRP token sales as an unreg…

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FinTech Growth with SoFi, Chime, Monzo, and Texans Credit Union; Consumer Borrowing Trends; Regulatory Spotlight on Bank/FinTech Risks 4:28

5d ago4:28

4:28

First up today, we discuss how platforms and neobanks are leveraging direct deposits for revenue growth and customer loyalty, with standout performances from SoFi, LendingClub, Chime, Block's Cash App, and Monzo highlighting the trend. In Fintech news, Texans Credit Union has partnered with Atomic Financial and Alkami Technology to launch a new dir…

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Fraud Concerns Hit Venmo and Zelle, Fed Eyes Rate Cut, Walmart vs. Amazon in Digital Ad Race 4:35

19d ago4:35

4:35

First up today: A PYMNTS Intelligence report reveals that more than half of U.S. consumers now use peer-to-peer (P2P) apps like Venmo and Zelle, raising concerns over growing fraud. Financial institutions are increasingly leveraging AI and machine learning to combat impostor scams and maintain trust. In job market news: July saw a slowdown in job g…

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AI Defense, Dynamic Deals, and Leadership Moves: Mastercard, Visa, Chase, DoorDash, and Wells Fargo 5:29

12d ago5:29

5:29

First up, Mastercard and Visa are ramping up cybersecurity by deploying advanced AI to detect and prevent fraud, aiming to enhance consumer trust in digital payments. In card news, Chase and DoorDash renew their collaboration, offering new perks like recurring discounts and a complimentary DashPass for new cardholders. DoorDash expands its delivery…

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Renasant Acquires The First Bancshares, FedNow's Slow Adoption, and Rising Check Fraud Concerns 5:21

14d ago5:21

5:21

First up today, mortgage servicing rights have surged in value amidst high interest rates, but the industry's future remains uncertain as experts debate upcoming economic shifts. In other interest rate news, the Federal Reserve's meeting might be overshadowed by the Bank of Japan's decisions on potential tightening, significantly impacting global m…

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Embedded Finance, Cuba’s Banking Ban, Alliant’s New CIO, Bread Financial Gains, WesBanco Merger 5:31

19d ago5:31

5:31

First up today, Embedded Finance is making waves by integrating financial services directly within platforms like ride-sharing apps and e-commerce sites, offering a seamless user experience. Next, three federal bank regulatory agencies are evaluating steps to ensure banks handle risks in their FinTech partnerships, emphasizing effective risk manage…

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Federal Regulators Warn Banks on Fintech Risks, BNP Paribas Embraces AI, Customers Bancorp Reports Strong Q2, First Citizens Bank Gains from SVB Resurgence 3:50

18d ago3:50

3:50

Welcome to Banking on Disruption Daily for Friday, the 26th of July, 2024. I'm Fred Cadena with today's top stories.First up, federal regulators have issued a joint warning about significant risks in bank-fintech partnerships, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity, proper data handling, and regulatory compliance.Next, BNP Paribas has identi…

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NYCB Sells Mortgage Unit, Target Drops Checks, Wells Fargo Ends Sponsorship, Capital One and Discover Merger 3:05

19d ago3:05

3:05

Welcome to Banking on Disruption Daily for Thursday, July 25th, 2024. I’m Fred Cadena.First up today, New York Community Bancorp faces a quarterly loss and plans to sell its mortgage servicing unit to streamline operations and boost capital amid rising interest rates and economic pressures. Investors are eyeing the impact of these strategic moves o…

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Banking on Disruption: Small Banks Thrive, Visa’s AI Fraud Prevention, Xbox Game Rewards, and Market Shifts at Old National Bancorp 4:29

20d ago4:29

4:29

Welcome to Banking on Disruption Daily for Wednesday, July 24, 2024. I’m Fred Cadena.First up today, small banks are reassuring stakeholders about the health of their commercial real estate loans amidst broader economic concerns. These institutions report low delinquency rates and stable asset performance, benefiting from their close relationships …

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Eureka moment for Lynda Gernon, from Bank of Montreal (BMO) 14:59

29d ago14:59

14:59

In today’s episode of the AIOps Corner podcast Joe Winchester, IBM Z Senior Technical Staff Manager and Master Inventor, interviews Lynda Gernon, a Mainframe Systems Technical Specialist, at Bank of Montreal (BMO). They discuss IBM z/OS Workload Integration Navigator (ZWIN) and IBM z/OS Workload Integration Correlator (ZWIC) and how they help BMO w…

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Google Keeps Third-Party Cookies, Mastercard Expands Open Banking, and More 4:58

21d ago4:58

4:58

Welcome to Banking on Disruption Daily for Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024. I’m Fred Cadena.First up, Google has decided to continue using third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, reversing its earlier plan to phase them out. This move follows pushback from advertisers and regulators, and signifies Google's ongoing efforts to balance user privacy with t…

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CFPB Proposes Payday Loan Rule, NYDFS Hires Virtual Currency Chief, Borrowers Struggle with Debt, Truist Financial Reports Losses 4:07

22d ago4:07

4:07

Welcome to Banking on Disruption Daily for Monday, July 22nd, 2024. I’m Fred Cadena.First up today, the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed a new interpretive rule that mandates clearer consumer disclosures for payday loan advances under the Truth in Lending Act. Transparency in fees and practices is emphasized to prevent ex…

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Federal Reserve Fines Green Dot, CFPB Penalizes Fifth Third Bank, Maxine Waters Opposes Capital One-Discover Merger 3:36

23d ago3:36

3:36

Welcome to "Banking on Disruption Daily" for Saturday, July 20th, 2024. I’m Fred Cadena. First up today, the Federal Reserve Board fines Green Dot $44 million for alleged unfair and deceptive practices linked to its prepaid debit card products and tax return payment services. The firm is mandated to enhance its risk management programs and hire an …

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Bitcoin Reserve Rumors and Regions Financial Triumph in Profits 3:04

23d ago3:04

3:04

Welcome to Banking on Disruption Daily for Sunday, July 21, 2024. I’m Fred Cadena.First up today, rumors are rife that former President Donald Trump may announce a U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve at the upcoming 2024 Bitcoin Conference in Nashville. This move could elevate Bitcoin’s status alongside traditional assets within the U.S. Treasury’s rese…

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Global Outages Hit Bank of America, Delta, Apple Faces New Scrutiny 4:22

25d ago4:22

4:22

Welcome to Banking on Disruption Daily for Friday, July 19, 2024. I’m Fred Cadena.First up, a massive tech outage worldwide disrupted banks, businesses, airlines, and even emergency services. Major financial institutions like Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase faced significant operational challenges due to a technical glitch at cybersecurity firm …

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ECB Rate Hold, CFPB Payroll Ruling, EPAM Banking Report Insights 3:55

26d ago3:55

3:55

In today's episode: - The European Central Bank leaves interest rates unchanged, with market eyes on future policy directions as the euro strengthens against the dollar. - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau classifies payroll advances, or "earned wage access," as loans, prompting potential regulatory changes and industry pushback. - EPAM’s Co…

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AI in Morgan Stanley, Fraud Risks, Supreme Court Shifts, Klarna's IPO 3:42

27d ago3:42

3:42

First up today, Morgan Stanley is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance its financial adviser operations, streamlining tasks and improving client interactions for better financial outcomes. Next, studies reveal that call centers and bank branches remain significant vulnerabilities in fraud prevention, with cybercriminals exploiting these en…

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Fintechs Surge as Supreme Court Lowers Barriers 2:35

28d ago2:35

2:35

Welcome to Banking on Disruption Daily for Tuesday, July 16, 2024! - The Supreme Court has issued rulings likely to benefit fintech companies by lowering barriers for them to enter the banking industry, potentially spurring competition and innovation in financial services. - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed optimism about cooling in…

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Joseph Westman, from CIBC tells us what the next big thing after AI 14:47

1M ago14:47

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In today’s episode of the AIOps Corner podcast Joe Winchester, IBM Z Senior Technical Staff Manager and Master Inventor, interviews Joseph Westman, Director Mainframe Performance, Capacity and Innovation, at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Our focus topic starts with Joseph’s thoughts on AIOps and the importance of detect, decide and…

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Jim Horne, from Lowe’s Companies, provides a perspective on the IntelliMagic acquisition 11:26

2M ago11:26

11:26

In today’s episode of the AIOps Corner podcast Joe Winchester, IBM Z Senior Technical Staff Manager and Master Inventor, interviews Jim Horne, a MVS Systems Programmer, at Lowe’s Companies and an IBM Champion. The focus topic today is on the acquisition of IntelliMagic and how IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS helps Lowe’s with performance and rep…

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Ask Bala Rajaraman, an IBM Fellow, Anything about Z AIOps 20:20

2M ago20:20

20:20

Today’s episode of the AIOps Corner podcast features Bala Rajaraman, an IBM Fellow, who fields questions from clients after the AIOps Technical Council (AOTC) meeting in May, 2024. In addition to Joe Winchester, IBM Z Senior Technical Staff Manager and Master Inventor, the podcast features Kim Oerbo Pedersen from JN Data and Jim Horne from Lowe’s C…

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Lukas Jaks, from IVV, GmbH provides a new mainframer’s perspective on IBM Z 10:23

3M ago10:23

10:23

In today’s episode of the AIOps Corner podcast Joe Winchester, IBM Z Senior Technical Staff Manager andMaster Inventor, interviews Lukas Jaks, a CICS System Programmer at IVV, GmbH and IBM Champion. Our focus topic today will be on the new generation of mainframers, and how important integration is for your AIOps journey. Please be sure to join the…

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Erik Weyler, Cobol Erik, from SEB discusses modernization and the future of AIOps 13:16

3M ago13:16

13:16

In today’s episode of the AIOps Corner podcast Joe Winchester, IBM Z Senior Technical Staff Member and Master Inventor, interviews Erik Weyler, Mainframe Platform Architect from SEB, a leading northern European financial services group. The focus of today’s podcast is around the future of AI, modernization of Cobol tools, machine learning, and the …

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Stefan Ekman from SEB shares his thoughts on Z AIOps 16:06

4M ago16:06

16:06

In today’s episode of the AIOps Corner podcast Joe Winchester, IBM Z Senior Technical Staff Manager andMaster Inventor, interviews Stefan Ekman, Deputy Domain Architect at SEB, a leading northern European financial services group. The focus of today’s podcast will be IT Automation in a mainframe centric world, especially looking at skills, Artifici…

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2024 Real Estate Roundtable 1:34:46

4M ago1:34:46

1:34:46

Toronto's ever-important spring real estate market is here and so is the Post City Magazines 17th annual real estate roundtable in partnership with the Rotman School of Management. Experts are predicting interest rate cuts ahead after over a year of hikes — our panellists share what that means for affordability in the city. Expect to hear from CIBC…

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The inaugural AIOps Corner episode features an interview with Brent Phillips 16:16

4M ago16:16

16:16

In today’s inaugural episode of the AIOps Corner podcast Joe Winchester, IBM Z Senior Technical Staff Member and Master Inventor, interviews Brent Phillips, Managing Director from the IntelliMagic acquisition. The focus topic of today’s podcast is the very exciting acquisition of the IntelliMagic company into the IBM Z AIOps portfolio. Brent gives …

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Analyst deep dive: The weight loss drug hype 15:22

5M ago15:22

15:22

CIBC Private Wealth senior healthcare analysts provide deeper insight into the most notable themes within healthcare innovation.By CIBC Private Wealth

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The Growing Impact of ESG on Stakeholder & Investor Relationships with Andrew Waitman, CEO of Assent 15:44

8M ago15:44

15:44

In a conversation with host Michael Hainsworth, Andrew Waitman, CEO of Assent, a data management platform that informs and guides ESG strategy, delves into the evolving landscape of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and the importance of responsible supply chain management. He underscores the growing scrutiny from stakeholders, investors…

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Growing Companies from 5 to 50 Million with John Raeder, Vice Chairman of Bow River Capital 19:27

9M ago19:27

19:27

Bow River Capital is an employee-owned diversified investment platform that specializes in the lower middle market. John Raeder, the Vice Chairman and Head of Software Investments, launched the Maiden Fund in 2018, a Software Growth equity fund at Bow River, which was oversubscribed by $160 million dollars. John focuses on what he sees as a capital…

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Navigating Brexit and Beyond with Malcolm Locke of Egress and CIBC Innovation Banking’s Sean Duffy 18:12

10M ago18:12

18:12

Malcolm Locke, CFO of UK-based B2B software service company Egress, sits down to discuss Brexit, expanding to North America and why the UK is still attracting investments. He’s joined by CIBC Innovation Banking’s Managing Director for UK & Europe, Sean Duffy, who adds his valuable expertise to the conversation. In a post Brexit and high-inflation e…

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S6 Ep. 5- Paying Through the Nose: Health Insurance in the Caribbean 1:13:35

10M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

On our grand return, we talk the cost of healthcare & the health insurance market in the Caribbean.

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The end of free money with Maria Pacella, Managing Partner at Pender Ventures 21:04

10M ago21:04

21:04

Maria Pacella has over two decades of experience investing in emerging growth technologies, and thinks that the best venture capitalists have a range of experiences gained through working in different roles. As an investor, Maria looks for three things: people, product and pent-up demand. She would prefer to invest in a strong team and founder with…

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Tapping Into Authenticity to Gain Consumer Trust with Bernadette Butler, Co-Founder and CEO of StoryTap 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

28:22

In the business world, it’s never been more important for companies to build a brand that’s trustworthy, credible and authentic. Considering realness is the basis for her business model, StoryTap co-founder Bernadette Butler lives and breathes by this maxim. StoryTap turns consumers into evangelists—not by using fancy, high-quality video content, b…

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Why Focusing on Efficiency and Measured Growth is Key with Jager McConnell, CEO at Crunchbase 26:26

2y ago26:26

26:26

Since it spun out from the wildly popular online media company TechCrunch in 2015, Crunchbase has been blazing its own trail. The company recently raised $50 million in a Series D round, and it comes at a difficult time for raising funds—not just for B2B software as a service, but for the industry as a whole. Nobody knows that better than Crunchbas…

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Getting Out of Your Own Way: On the Path to Startup Success with Potloc Co-Founder and CEO Rodolphe Barrere 29:30

2y ago29:30

29:30

If you've ever filled out a survey online, there’s a good chance you've used technology created by Montréal-based company Potloc. The consumer research company extracts consumer insights by reaching niche audiences through social networks. In this episode, Michael sits down with Potloc’s Co-Founder and CEO Rodolphe Barrere. After co-founding the co…

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S6 Ep. 4- Social InSecurity? National Insurance Sustainability in the Caribbean 58:58

2y ago58:58

58:58

We discuss the structure, financial sustainability, and reform of national insurance systems across the Caribbean as concerns rise about depletion of reserve funds in the coming years.

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S6 Ep. 3- For Our Eyes Only: Freedom of Information Legislation in the Caribbean 57:27

2y ago57:27

57:27

We review current Freedom of Information legislation in the Caribbean & discuss the need for widespread adoption in the region.

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Decoding the complexities of obtaining a mortgage 29:43

2y ago29:43

29:43

Preparing to buy a home can be overwhelming, but our residential lending experts provide insights to ensure a smooth process. In this episode, Dan Sullivan, Head of Private Banking and Mortgages at CIBC Private Wealth US, and Christine DeSanto, Senior Mortgage Banker, discuss the complexities of jumbo loans, new construction loans and navigating mo…

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S6 Ep. 2- Up & Up! Prices, Inflation & the Caribbean 56:46

2y ago56:46

56:46

We breakdown everything about inflation & what it means for the Caribbean with economist, Keenan Falconer.

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S6 Ep. 1- Ruption in the Federation: Team Dis-Unity & the St. Kitts Nevis Snap Election 1:19:15

2y ago1:19:15

1:19:15

We discuss the fall of St. Kitts and Nevis' Coalition Government and the upcoming snap election with Jabari Trotman and Rahym Augustin-Joseph.

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Maintaining the Momentum as a New CEO with Hootsuite CEO, Tom Keiser 28:22

2+ y ago28:22

28:22

There comes a time when some startup founders need to turn over the reins of their company to someone new. Some founders may hold on for too long and ultimately fail to accelerate the company’s growth, and others may move too fast and miss out on a chance to capitalize on the first mover advantage. In this episode, Michael sits down with Hootsuite’…

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A Powerful Mindset for Business Growth with Canalyst CEO Damir Hot 24:56

2+ y ago24:56

24:56

Professional investors need an efficient way to compare their universe of companies, which is where firms like Canalyst come in. Canalyst’s database of thousands of enterprises helps give the pros the edge they need to uncover more investment ideas, generate better returns and bring in more assets. In this episode, Michael sits down with Canalyst’s…

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Lessons from the past two years from a venture capitalist with Impression Ventures Founder and Managing Partner Christian Lassonde 21:56

2+ y ago21:56

21:56

Although some venture capital firms snapped their wallets shut during the first few months of the pandemic, it quickly became apparent that the startups who were able to pivot their business model and go fully digital would not just survive this time period, but thrive. In this episode, Michael sits down with Christian Lassonde, the Founder and Man…

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Connecting the Data Dots with Tealbook CEO Stephany Lapierre 40:31

2+ y ago40:31

40:31

It’s been said that data is the new oil. Not only has it acted as a fuel for growth, but data has been the catalyst for a whole new way of doing business. In this episode, Michael sits down with Stephany Lapierre, the founder and CEO of Tealbook, a supplier data foundation that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to enable supply-side…

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