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Welcome to ’Inovia Sessions’, the official Inovia Capital podcast and your gateway to the world of tech entrepreneurship. Join our team of company builders as they gather real-world insights from inspiring founders, advisors, and investors to support operators. From North American expansion strategies to M&A, we’ll explore a wide range of topics to help you build and grow your business. Tune in, and embark on a journey of building & scaling successful tech companies!
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Navigating Successful Exits with Alex Leclerc, Co-Founder & CEO of Poka
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Tune into this episode of Inovia Sessions where host Meryl Almeida discusses the fascinating journey of Alex Leclerc, co-founder and CEO of Poka. Discover how Alex led his company through a strategic exit to IFS despite a challenging M&A landscape. Alex shares valuable insights on selecting and working with an investment bank, choosing an acquirer,…
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Season Premiere: Navigating the Complex World of M&A
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Welcome to Season 2 of Inovia Sessions. This season, we're diving deep into the world of mergers and acquisitions. Hosted by Meryl Almeida, Director of Corporate Development at Inovia, we'll explore the critical aspects of M&A, from planning to execution. Join us as we discuss strategies with seasoned executives, board members, and founders who've …
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Mastering M&A with Hilary Shirazi, Head of Corporate Development at Notion
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In this episode of Inovia Sessions, join host Meryl Almeida as she sits down with Hilary Shirazi, Head of Corporate Development at Notion. With a remarkable background spanning roles at Pinterest, Zendesk, and LinkedIn, Hilary shares her extensive experience in navigating complex M&A transactions. This discussion delves into how reporting structure…
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The Strategic Moves Behind Atlassian's M&A Success with Sarah Hughes, Head of Corporate Development and Product Partnerships
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In this enlightening episode of Inovia Sessions, host Meryl Almeida welcomes Sarah Hughes, head of Atlassian’s venture arm, partnerships team, and corporate development function. Sarah discusses the strategic role these divisions play in fueling Atlassian's growth, highlighting the recent $975 million acquisition of Loom. She explains how Atlassian…
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Jann Lau, Senior Director of Corporate Development at PayPal, on Mastering M&A Across Economic Cycles
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Dive into the complexities of M&A with Jann Lau, a Senior Director of Corporate Development at PayPal, on this episode of Inovia Sessions. Hosted by Meryl Almeida, this discussion explores how Jann’s varied roles at companies like Square and his experience with PayPal’s inorganic growth strategies have shaped his perspective on M&A. Jann discusses …
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Patrick Pichette - A Board Member's Perspective on M&A
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Join us on this insightful episode of Inovia Sessions where we explore the intricate role of board members in mergers and acquisitions. Our guest today is Patrick Pichette, a seasoned board member with a storied history as the CFO of Google and board chair at Twitter. Hosted by Meryl Almeida, this discussion delves into Patrick's unique perspective…
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Making Dual HQs Work feat. Emil Eifrem, CEO of Neo4j
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In today's episode, we delve deep with Emil Eifrem CEO of Neo4j. He started a graph database software company in 2007 which has now raised close to $600M, employs over 700 people and is used by 75 of the Fortune 100 companies. From starting in Sweden to a quick move to the US market and an eventual return to Europe, Emil candidly shares the evoluti…
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Operating from Canada feat. Collin Crowell, Vice President, North America at Kameleoon
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In this episode, we’re joined by Collin Crowell, Vice President, North America at Kameleoon, the platform where product, marketing, and engineers work together on growth through experimentation. Colin’s journey as the first North American hire overseeing a rapidly growing team is a masterclass in understanding the cultural, operational, and strateg…
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Raising Funds from a US Investor feat. Konstantina Psoma, Founder and CEO of Kaedim
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In today's episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Konstantina Psoma, the Founder and CEO of Kaedim. Navigating her journey from Europe to Silicon Valley, Konstantina offers a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of raising from top tier US investors. With her roots in Athens and her eyes set on San Francisco's tech landscape, she unde…
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Laying the Groundwork for North American Expansion feat. Daniel Glazer, Managing Partner at Wilson Sonsini
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In this episode, we're privileged to have a conversation with Daniel Glazer, Managing Partner at Wilson Sonsini. As an authority on assisting European startups break into the U.S. market, Daniel will help us break down the administrative considerations and costs associated with expanding West. If you're a startup eyeing the U.S. market or just keen…
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B2C Expansion Playbook feat. Phil Hutcheon, Founder and CEO of Dice
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In this episode, we sit down with Phil Hutcheon, Founder and CEO of Dice, to dive deep into the intricacies of breaking into the US B2C market and establishing leadership through network effects. From confronting resistance to navigating stereotypes and securing support from key players, we'll uncover valuable insights that every tech entrepreneur …
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Building the Case for North American Expansion feat. Isabelle Guis and Francoise Brougher
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In this episode, we're diving into the early-day challenges of entering the American tech market as a B2B SaaS company. We'll hear from Isabelle Guis, Global CMO and North American CEO of Brevo, and Francoise Brougher, Executive Advisor at Inovia, who have both successfully navigated this landscape.By Inovia Capital
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