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John Ruffolo on Navigating Tech Cycles, Investing in Shopify, and Beating the Odds
John Ruffolo, one of Canada’s most influential tech investors and founder of Maverix Private Equity, has spent his career shaping the future of innovation. From building Omers Ventures into a venture capital powerhouse to backing global successes like Shopify, John’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, foresight, and challenging the status quo.
In this episode, John and I discuss:
- How John navigated his early career in the 1990s tech industry and spotted the potential of the internet revolution
- His game-changing role in creating Omers Ventures and nurturing iconic companies like Shopify
- Why understanding technology cycles is critical for successful investing and how his strategy evolved through market booms and busts
- The personal resilience that carried him through a life-threatening cycling accident and inspired his return to lead Maverix Private Equity
- John’s vision for Canada’s tech ecosystem and the steps needed to build more global success stories
- Tune in to hear how John has combined innovation, determination, and leadership to redefine the rules of investing and build a legacy of transformation.
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By Jerome DwightJohn Ruffolo, one of Canada’s most influential tech investors and founder of Maverix Private Equity, has spent his career shaping the future of innovation. From building Omers Ventures into a venture capital powerhouse to backing global successes like Shopify, John’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, foresight, and challenging the status quo.
In this episode, John and I discuss:
- How John navigated his early career in the 1990s tech industry and spotted the potential of the internet revolution
- His game-changing role in creating Omers Ventures and nurturing iconic companies like Shopify
- Why understanding technology cycles is critical for successful investing and how his strategy evolved through market booms and busts
- The personal resilience that carried him through a life-threatening cycling accident and inspired his return to lead Maverix Private Equity
- John’s vision for Canada’s tech ecosystem and the steps needed to build more global success stories
- Tune in to hear how John has combined innovation, determination, and leadership to redefine the rules of investing and build a legacy of transformation.