The Canadian federal budget for the fiscal years of 2024–2025 was presented to the House of Commons by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in April 2024. In this episode of What They Did Not Teach You in School, we dive into the Budget and its impact on entrepreneurs with special guest Tyler Meredith.

Tyler is the founding partner of Meredith Boessenkool Policy Advisors and former Head of Economic and Fiscal Policy for Justin Trudeau. He brings years of experience, having helped craft six federal budgets and advised on pivotal tax and financial policies.

We discuss critical changes, including the increase in the capital gains tax inclusion rate, how it might affect startups and small businesses, and the broader Canadian economy. Tyler also provides valuable advice for Canadian entrepreneurs on navigating this new fiscal landscape and shares his insights on how tax policy can shape consumer behaviour, innovation, and competitiveness in a global market.

Listen to Tyler’s take on how these policies align with the Liberal Party’s long-term vision for Canada and what entrepreneurs need to know to succeed in this evolving economic environment.

Don’t miss Tyler’s expert insights and discover What They Didn’t Teach You in School about navigating fiscal policy as a founder

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to be for entertainment and learning purposes and not to be taken as financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making decisions on your unique financial situation. 

What They Did Not Teach You in School is hosted by entrepreneur Anthony Chiaravalloti, a partner at King Street Media, Liberty Horizons (formerly King Street Wealth), and more. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthony-chiaravalloti-39680655

Follow @thewiseinvestor on Instagram for more. 

The show is produced by CreatorClub, a one-stop hub for content creation, empowering brands, agencies, and marketers to streamline their content creation process from start to finish. Their platform simplifies the content planning, production and approval process, connects brands with creators, and provides access to a fully-equipped studio space in Toronto. Find out more at http://CreatorClubStudios.com 

This episode of What They Did Not Teach You in School features Phillip Millar, CEO of Millars Lawyers and co-founder of Third Eye Insights. 

Self described as “the rogue lawyer”, Phillip’s candidly critiques political leadership and his perspective on where Canada has gone wrong and what the future has in store for the country. Before Phillip’s success as a lawyer and entrepreneur, his journey started as a Combat Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. 

In this episode Phillip recounts his initial drive to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces, reflecting on what ignited his passion for protecting his country, and what lessons and skills learned in the military can be transferred to business, entrepreneurship and leadership. Phillip elaborates on his specialized practice and the influence of his Master’s in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation, and how the differences between cultures across the world negotiate and do business.

His military experience laid the foundation for his transition into the legal profession, shaping his approach to law and justice. His legal and leadership style is unique in that he is not afraid to challenge the status quo and fight for justice against popular opinion. Phillip shares his advice for young Canadians considering a career in the military, law, leadership and entrepreneurship.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to be for entertainment and learning purposes and not to be taken as financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making decisions on your unique financial situation. 

What They Did Not Teach You in School is hosted by entrepreneur Anthony Chiaravalloti, Managing Partner at Liberty Horizons. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthony-chiaravalloti-39680655

Follow @thewiseinvestor on Instagram for more. 

The show is produced by CreatorClub, a one-stop hub for content creation, empowering brands, agencies, and marketers to streamline their content creation process from start to finish. The platform simplifies the content planning, production and approval process, connects brands with creators, and provides access to a fully-equipped studio space in Toronto. Find out more at http://CreatorClubStudios.com 

This episode of What They Did Not Teach You in School features Toronto realtor and content creator, James Milonas.

Dive into the best neighbourhoods, nightlife, restaurants and more, with none other than “James In The City” and find out what it takes to stay authentically yourself when building a personal brand and developing as a realtor as Toronto evolves.

James shares his journey from his early career to becoming a prominent figure in Toronto's real estate scene. He provides invaluable advice for aspiring real estate agents, discussing the industry's evolution and sharing anecdotes from his experiences.

As a brand himself, James discusses cultivating his larger-than-life persona and the authenticity that has garnered him a loyal following. From content creation to navigating imposter syndrome, James offers insights into maintaining a genuine voice online. Wait until you find out how much of his business comes from TikTok.

Beyond business, James opens up about his health journey and its profound impact on his personal and professional life. Find out how a focus on wellness has enhanced his business acumen, relationships, and overall well-being.

James also shares his top restaurant recommendations in Toronto, as he paints a vivid picture of Toronto's vibrant food scene, from established favourites to hidden gems.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to be for entertainment and learning purposes and not to be taken as financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making decisions on your unique financial situation. 

What They Did Not Teach You in School is hosted by entrepreneur Anthony Chiaravalloti, a partner at King Street Media, Liberty Horizons (formerly King Street Wealth), and more. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthony-chiaravalloti-39680655

Follow @thewiseinvestor on Instagram for more. 

The show is produced by CreatorClub, a one-stop hub for content creation, empowering brands, agencies, and marketers to streamline their content creation process from start to finish. Their platform simplifies the content planning, production and approval process, connects brands with creators, and provides access to a fully-equipped studio space in Toronto. Find out more at http://CreatorClubStudios.com 

This episode of What They Did Not Teach You in School features Jason Silver a “Startup Personal Trainer”. 

Jason played a role in helping grow Airbnb in its earlier days and contributed to Canada’s leadership in AI by building integrate.ai from the ground up. Jason considers himself equally lucky to have experienced both raising significant venture capital and getting through a startup failure.

The episode is about Jason’s mission to make people relish the challenge of doing hard things. We unravel his evolution from an engineering background to founding a startup and eventually transitioning into the realm of startup personal training.

Jason goes through the rollercoaster ride of starting a company and the lessons learned from its failure. Exploring the unconventional path of working for free to kickstart his career, he sheds light on the merits and potential drawbacks compared to traditional education.

Reflecting on the rise and fall of his startup, Jason shares his decision-making process, the emotional toll it took, and the crucial steps he took to reconcile with his team and investors. We explore his current passion – startup personal training – and discover what inspired this unique endeavour.

Jason shares valuable advice for startup founders and executives, addressing challenges in scaling while still maintaining company culture, hiring at pace without lowering the talent bar, giving and receiving hard feedback, goal setting, all things operations, and achieving a big impact without succumbing to burnout. He emphasizes the importance of effective decision-making in fast-paced environments, attracting top talent, and fostering a culture of growth through constructive feedback.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to be for entertainment and learning purposes and not to be taken as financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making decisions on your unique financial situation. 

What They Did Not Teach You in School is hosted by entrepreneur Anthony Chiaravalloti, a partner at King Street Media, Liberty Horizons (formerly King Street Wealth), and more. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthony-chiaravalloti-39680655

Follow @thewiseinvestor on Instagram for more. 

The show is produced by CreatorClub, a one-stop hub for content creation, empowering brands, agencies, and marketers to streamline their content creation process from start to finish. Their platform simplifies the content planning, production and approval process, connects brands with creators, and provides access to a fully-equipped studio space in Toronto. Find out more at http://CreatorClubStudios.com 

This episode of What They Did Not Teach You in School features Raymond Luk, Founder of Flow Ventures, Hockeystick, and Year One Labs.

Note: Since this episode was recorded, Raymond’s company Flow was acquired by Deloitte Canada. Flow’s team has been integrated into Deloitte’s Global Innovation and Investment Incentives practice, and Raymond Luk has joined as a senior advisor and founder in residence.

The episode is about how a symphony of variables are required to come together in order to produce an entrepreneur. And how that entrepreneur is the conductor of that symphony. This episode has topics on resilience, mentorship, raising funds, dealing with and choosing investors/co-founders, growing a team and future insights to inspire and teach aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs on the various stages of growing a business.

Raymond is a multifaceted entrepreneur and mentor in Canada’s startup ecosystem. He takes us on a journey through his unconventional path, starting with studying music in undergrad and seamlessly transitioning into the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Learn about the people and companies that have shaped his journey, the challenges he overcame, and the victories he cherishes the most. 

Today, the former VC writes weekly about pitching, fundraising and the skills of founder storytelling, in his community called Pitch of Faith. He focuses on practical advice and frameworks that help entrepreneurs teach themselves how to improve.

Listen to learn the story behind Raymond's first foray into the software business during the tumultuous ‘99 dot com bubble, the challenges he faced and lessons he learned, and the resilience that fueled Raymond's decision to persevere even during the 2008 recession. As we dive into the evolution of Toronto's startup ecosystem, Raymond shares insights on adapting to the changes over the past two decades and how he adjusted his philosophies with the rise of social media and digital technology. 

Raymond also takes us behind the scenes of his ventures, sharing the inspiration behind the names and the symbiotic relationship between them. 

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to be for entertainment and learning purposes and not to be taken as financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making decisions on your unique financial situation. 

What They Did Not Teach You in School is hosted by entrepreneur Anthony Chiaravalloti, a partner at King Street Media, Liberty Horizons (formerly King Street Wealth), and more. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthony-chiaravalloti-39680655

Follow @thewiseinvestor on Instagram for more. 

The show is produced by CreatorClub, a one-stop hub for content creation, empowering brands, agencies, and marketers to streamline their content creation process from start to finish. Their platform simplifies the content planning, production and approval process, connects brands with creators, and provides access to a fully-equipped studio space in Toronto. Find out more at http://CreatorClubStudios.com  

This episode of What They Did Not Teach You in School features Rashel Hariri, Marketing Consultant, Fractional CMO and Executive Advisor. She is the host of the She’s Interesting podcast about business, money and life for women over 30.

This podcast is a must-listen for founders starting out and looking to scale their marketing teams. We discuss how AI is effecting marketing, how understanding the algorithm on TikTok could be a gamechanger for a startup, and about relationship advice for driven entrepreneurs.

The conversation unravels the intricacies of entrepreneurship. As a self-employed marketing professional, speaker and podcast host, Rashel shares her journey, her passion for startups, and insights into the ever-changing marketing landscape.

We discuss the challenges startups face in marketing and explore emerging channels and technologies. From AI applications to scaling e-commerce ventures, Rashel provides actionable strategies for startups looking to scale.

Rashel dives into the essentials of building a robust marketing team, emphasizing the balance between short-term results and long-term branding for startups with limited resources. She also shares valuable tips for entrepreneurs, addressing mindset challenges, and providing insights on resilience and work-life balance.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to be for entertainment and learning purposes and not to be taken as financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making decisions on your unique financial situation. 

What They Did Not Teach You in School is hosted by entrepreneur Anthony Chiaravalloti, a partner at King Street Media, Liberty Horizons (formerly King Street Wealth), and more. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthony-chiaravalloti-39680655

Follow @thewiseinvestor on Instagram for more. 

The show is produced by CreatorClub, a one-stop hub for content creation, empowering brands, agencies, and marketers to streamline their content creation process from start to finish. Their platform simplifies the content planning, production and approval process, connects brands with creators, and provides access to a fully-equipped studio space in Toronto. Find out more at http://CreatorClubStudios.com 

This episode of What They Did Not Teach You in School features Danielle Graham (Danielle Graham), Co-Founder of The Firehood and General Partner of Phoenix Fire.

The conversation centers on her venture fund journey, funding processes, and what she looks for in founders. Danielle also shares stories of startups she has funded, emphasizing their resilience and her focus on empowering women in tech.

She demystifies the financial aspects of venture funds and offers unique insights into her non-tech founder perspective. Danielle's dedication to supporting women in tech is evident as she discusses barriers and solutions in the startup space.

We explore how VCs adapt to the current economic climate and what founders should know. Danielle also reveals her vision for the future of venture capital and her current sector interests.

Danielle's take on leadership and her international background provide a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship. Her work with indigenous communities showcases her commitment to social responsibility.

If you’re interested in venture funds and empowering women in tech, this episode is a must-listen.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to be for entertainment and learning purposes and not to be taken as financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making decisions on your unique financial situation. 

What They Did Not Teach You in School is hosted by entrepreneur Anthony Chiaravalloti, a partner at King Street Media, Liberty Horizons (formerly King Street Wealth), and more. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthony-chiaravalloti-39680655/ 

Follow @thewiseinvestor on Instagram for more. 

The show is produced by CreatorClub, a one-stop hub for content creation, empowering brands, agencies, and marketers to streamline their content creation process from start to finish. Their platform simplifies the content planning, production and approval process, connects brands with creators, and provides access to a fully-equipped studio space in Toronto. Find out more at http://CreatorClubStudios.com   

In this episode, we sit down with Alexander Morsink (Alexander Morsink), Managing Director at Equivesto, Canada's leading private equity platform. 

We delve into the origin story of Equivesto, its mission to disrupt the way Canadians invest, and their vision for the evolving finance industry. 

As someone who’s reviewed hundreds of startups, Alexander gives his POV on what he looks for in a successful company, and shares what he sees is the top 3 characteristics of successful founders. 

We also discuss the common traits of successful founder partnerships, what to NOT do when picking a founding team, Alexander’s wise investment experience, and insight into the FTX scandal.

Entrepreneurs: Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and be sure to follow @thewiseinvestor on Instagram for more. 

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to be for entertainment and learning purposes and not to be taken as financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making decisions on your unique financial situation. 

What They Did Not Teach You in School is hosted by entrepreneur Anthony Chiaravalloti, a partner at King Street Media, Liberty Horizons (formerly King Street Wealth), and more. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthony-chiaravalloti-39680655/ 

The show is produced by CreatorClub, a one-stop hub for content creation, empowering brands, agencies, and marketers to streamline their content creation process from start to finish. Their platform simplifies the content planning, production and approval process, connects brands with creators, and provides access to a fully-equipped studio space in Toronto. Find out more at http://CreatorClubStudios.com  

In this episode, The Wise Investor team sits down with Alexander Morsink (Alexander Morsink), Managing Director at Equivesto.

Together, we delve into Equivesto’s origin story, it’s unique startup selection process, and the power of a successful partnership.

Alexander shares his vision for the evolving finance industry and imparts his top 3 investments for newcomers. 

The conversation continues as we discover the common traits of successful startups, Alexander’s most exciting investment experience, and insight into the FTX scandal.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from Alexander, and be sure to follow @thewiseinvestor on Instagram for more.

In this episode, The Wise Investor team sits down with Mario Armani (@armanisells.ca), Real Estate Broker & Owner of Armani Realty, Brokerage.

Together, we explore the realms of real estate, work-life balance, being an entrepreneur as a father-husband and the impact of consistency and habits on achieving success.

Our conversation takes us through the evolving real estate landscape in Toronto, as we discuss selling homes, property investments, prevailing interest rates, the intricacies of tenant eviction in Ontario, and much more. Mario also shares his personal journey since the inception of his brokerage in 2019.

For those with an eye on the US real estate market, we provide valuable insights into the process and mortgage considerations, while discussing housing prospects in Florida.

Mario opens up about the challenges and gratifications of simultaneously being an entrepreneur and a parent, offering a glimpse into how he maintains balance in his life. He also shares his perspective on being in a relationship while being an entrepreneur and exercises you can use to plan and build a family and business together.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from Mario, and be sure to follow @thewiseinvestor on Instagram for more.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to be for entertainment and learning purposes and not to be taken as financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making decisions on your unique financial situation. 

What They Did Not Teach You in School is hosted by entrepreneur Anthony Chiaravalloti, a partner at King Street Media, Liberty Horizons (formerly King Street Wealth), and more. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthony-chiaravalloti-39680655/ 

The show is produced by CreatorClub, a one-stop hub for content creation, empowering brands, agencies, and marketers to streamline their content creation process from start to finish. Their platform simplifies the content planning, production and approval process, connects brands with creators, and provides access to a fully-equipped studio space in Toronto. Find out more at http://CreatorClubStudios.com