Introduction to the Guest- NARBE ALEXANDRIAN, Founder & CEO Define Capital.

03:02 - Inspiration

07:49- Experience at Schulich Business as Professor (Must listen)

13:46- Reason behind the motto of "Define Capital"

19:09- How "Define Capital "maintains the unique value proposition after acquisition?

21:08- Criteria to acquire startups22:14- Managing culture in acquisition

25:32- Tips to maintain customer retention.

28:02- Memory of an investment

31:11- How to pick Limited Partner (LP)?

33:33- LPs power over a startup

35:29 - Advice to Private Equity Firm

37:10- AI impact on Investment

39:58 - Advice to Startups

43:06- Passion vs Failure

Listen to realistic advice and insights on startup investments from Abishek Gulia

Our guest today Keith Gillard, CEO of Upperstage.capital, Board Chair of the Foresight Cleantech Accelerator, and Director of Talius. His 20+ years of experience in Venture capital and now in Private Equity makes him the right choice for the podcast. Listen to the experienced mind.

Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithgillard/

Notes:

00:00 - Introduction

01:00- Chapter 4

05:38 - Guest Intro

07:05 - The Glory of the Journey.

07:46 - Inspiration behind the works.

09:08 - Handling burnouts

10:41 - Handling personal life.

12: 11 - Positives and negatives of Private Equity Vs VC

17:41 - Stages of Private Equity Investments

21:53 - Factors to consider - Debt/Equity partners

23:26 - How flips can look like - From Talius

25:26 - Controversial question

27:35 - Exit Strategy - PEF

30:04 - Aftermath of LBO Strategy (CEOs and Investors)

32:04 - Hardest part of handling a private equity firm

34:34 - The Emotional Investment story

39:04 - Advice to Private Equity Professionals

41:20 - Advice to Startups seeking Private Equity Firms

43:38 - Passion vs Failure

Listen to the best advice of Sarthak Rastogi on pre-seed investment.

00:00 - Introduction.

00:56- Chapter 3.

03:54- Guest Intro.

05:07- Love towards Nation.

07:23- Inspiration behind getting into investment.

Segment- 1 : Pre-seed investment.

09:12 - Importance of Networking.

11:11- Red flags investors see in a startup.

13:25 - The importance of the team behind the startup.

15:37- The so-not-right exit strategy.

17:44- Price point of pre-seed investment.

19:54- Risks on investment.

22:40 - Tips for early-stage startups.

Segment 2- Angel Investment.

24:50- One special story that Sarthak backed.

29:57 - Startups, know these tips to look attractive to the Angel Investors.

31:53- Controversial Question 1.

34:41 - How do Angel Investors find startups?

36:08 - Controversial Question 2.

38:34 - The journey’s overview.

41:08 -Passion and Failure.

Here is our Jonathan Dellar Fernandes, Associate of Venture Capital at the National Bank of Canada. He shares insights, tips, and intricate details about Corporate venture Capital. It’s time to grow your business. Don’t miss out on the episode!

00:45 - Dont Believe Everything you Think - Chapter 2

05:52- Guest Intro

10:24- Vc vs CVC

12:40 - Startups from which sector approach CVC

14:48 - Some of the top CVCs you should know

16:34 - Investment space of National Bank of Canada

17:20 - Qualities for startups that NBC looks for

18: 20 - CVC upper hand over other players

19:26 - Experience in Investment

21:40 - Portfolio vs High profile Investment

26:50 - Startup funding through Recession

28:34 - Advice on Recession

29:55 - Tips for Startups

31:16 - Passion and Failure

We have our first guest, Agostino Menna, a Management and Strategy consultant at Big Leaf and a well-renowned guest professor with 15+ years of experience in the field of investment and entrepreneurship. He shares the ins and outs of funding basics and tips on what mistakes startups and investors should avoid.

Connect with him:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agostinomenna/

Nadia Ladak is the founder of Marlow, a start-up that has developed the first tampon and lubricant meant to be used together for a smoother, less painful insertion experience. She is dedicated to encouraging menstruators to prioritize their menstrual and sexual health by starting conversations about these often uncomfortable, but important topics. Don't miss out this episode!

Today, we are joined by Mr. Purushothaman Cannane.

Founder and CEO of Greenii Inc, an innovative packaging solution for protecting the future. We will hear from him about the Ideation Phase of Design Thinking, his hardships, and his successes. Take a listen to this inspiring episode!

Connect:

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/purushothaman-cannane-639ba919

This week, we are joined by Mr.Vincent Trepanier, CEO of 7dish, a meal planning and smart shopping solution for stressed and busy families. He shares what are all the initial mistakes businesses make and how to avoid them. His role as an advisory board member of Eva and Leav (startups) makes him the perfect person to speak with.(

Connect :

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/vincenttrepanier