On this episode of "Innovation Breeds Success", we bring on the podcast a special guest: Sikander Atiq As President of Next Equities, Sikandar leads the sourcing and oversight of all new growth and venture capital investments. In this capacity, he's also actively involved with a number of Next's portfolio companies, currently being tasked as President of Kepler Academy - an innovative new childcare company; President of the Press Gallery - a tech-based textile cleaning company; and is a member of the Board of Vytalize Health. Sikandar has previously held positions in the Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs, was a successful two-time entrepreneur, and started his career at Fiberex Corporation. He has been recognized for his professional accomplishments with the Next 10 Rising Star designation by Alberta Venture Magazine and was selected by the World Economic Forum as a Global Shaper. In addition to his professional life, Sikandar serves as the Chair of the Mosquers Film Festival - the world's largest film festival that aims to change the way people see Muslims - and is an avid hockey player. He received his B. Comm with Distinction from the University of Alberta, and his MBA from New York University, Stern School of Business where he was an InSITE Fellow and the President of the Stern Private Equity Club. Find us on all streaming platforms : Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, Stitcher Instagram @2ndfloorpodcast Facebook @2ndfloorpodcast Your Hosts on Instagram Kenny Bhullar @Kenny_Bhullar Omid Qaderi @Qashus