Idea to Investment

TechAlliance

Welcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments. This podcast goes beyond the surface, offering an intimate look into the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that shape a business. We aim to amplify the voices of entrepreneurs, showcasing their resilience and ingenuity, while also gaining insights from the investors who believed in their vision. read less
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Episodes

Episode #12 - Marlow
4d ago
Episode #12 - Marlow
Welcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.  In this episode, we sit with Nadia Ladak, CEO and Co-Founder of Marlow, a unique lubricated tampon brand, and their investor and long-time mentor, Chris Guillon, Co-Founder of StormFisher. Together, they talk about their long-standing relationship, the key to a great funder-founder relationship and how to manage investor relations when you have a variety of investors on board. To know more about Marlow, visit their website ⁠here.⁠ To know more about StormFisher, visit their website ⁠here.⁠ 👏 This podcast has been made possible through the generous support of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TD Ferrera Wealth Advisory Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Liking our podcast so far? Know more about your biggest cheerleaders in this innovation ecosystem and how we can bolster growth for your venture here on our website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking for business advisors to help you start your business on your own terms? Book an introductory call at no cost with our seasoned business advisors here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/book-a-call/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep yourself updated on the latest news, upcoming events and initiatives through our newsletter. Subscribe now - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-newsletter/
Episode #11 - Danielle Graham
06-12-2024
Episode #11 - Danielle Graham
Welcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.  In this episode, we sit with Danielle Graham, Co-Founder of The Firehood and General Partner at Phoenix Fire, as she talks about the trailblazing work that she does with underrepresented tech and innovation founders. Hosted by our CEO, Christina Fox, the two of them dive deep into the Canadian innovation economy, and tips and tricks for founders seeking funding. To know more about The Firehood, visit their website here. To know more about Phoenix Fire, visit their website here. 👏 This podcast has been made possible through the generous support of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TD Ferrera Wealth Advisory Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Liking our podcast so far? Know more about your biggest cheerleaders in this innovation ecosystem and how we can bolster growth for your venture here on our website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking for business advisors to help you start your business on your own terms? Book an introductory call at no cost with our seasoned business advisors here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/book-a-call/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep yourself updated on the latest news, upcoming events and initiatives through our newsletter. Subscribe now - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-newsletter/
Episode #10 - Goparity Canada
22-11-2024
Episode #10 - Goparity Canada
Welcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.  In this episode, we sit with Emily Mercy, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Goparity Canada and the company that they have funded through their platform, Ryan Oneil Knight, Executive Director at ACBN Canada Foundation. Together, they discuss the future of impact investing and crowdlending in Canada. To know more about Goparity Canada, visit their website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support ACBN's Project, visit the link here. 👏 This podcast has been made possible through the generous support of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TD Ferrera Wealth Advisory Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Liking our podcast so far? Know more about your biggest cheerleaders in this innovation ecosystem and how we can bolster growth for your venture here on our website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking for business advisors to help you start your business on your own terms? Book an introductory call at no cost with our seasoned business advisors here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/book-a-call/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep yourself updated on the latest news, upcoming events and initiatives through our newsletter. Subscribe now - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-newsletter/
Episode #7 - interVal
13-06-2024
Episode #7 - interVal
Welcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.  In this episode, we are in conversation with Trevor Greenway, CEO and Co-Founder of interVal, a Canadian Fintech SaaS venture that helps businesses and their advisors with real-time and accurate business valuation. From their background, humble beginnings, inspiration, and their talented team, Greenway reflects on their entrepreneurial journey till now and what's coming in the near future for interVal. interVal was also a participating company for a Work Integrated Learning opportunity. To know more about interVal, visit there website ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠ 👏 This podcast has been made possible through the generous support of ⁠⁠TD Ferrera Wealth Advisory Group⁠⁠. Liking our podcast so far? Know more about your biggest cheerleaders in this innovation ecosystem and how we can bolster growth for your venture here on our website - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/⁠⁠⁠ Looking for business advisors to help you start your business on your own terms? Book an introductory call at no cost with our seasoned business advisors here - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/book-a-call/⁠⁠⁠ Keep yourself updated on the latest news, upcoming events and initiatives through our newsletter. Subscribe now - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-newsletter/
Episode #6 - NLPatent
02-06-2024
Episode #6 - NLPatent
Welcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.  In this episode, we sit with Stephanie Curcio, CEO and Co-Founder of NLPatent and their investor, Shelley Kuipers, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of The51. From talking about their entrepreneurial journey to what lies ahead, Curcio and Kuipers share what it takes to run successful ventures, and what does an investor truly look for before investing. This episode has been brought to you in partnership with 'National Women's Initiative' by National Angel Capital Organization (NACO), an association that helps mobilize angel capital for Canada's entrepreneurs. To know more about NLPatent, visit there website ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠ 👏 This podcast has been made possible through the generous support of ⁠⁠TD Ferrera Wealth Advisory Group⁠⁠. Liking our podcast so far? Know more about your biggest cheerleaders in this innovation ecosystem and how we can bolster growth for your venture here on our website - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/⁠⁠⁠ Looking for business advisors to help you start your business on your own terms? Book an introductory call at no cost with our seasoned business advisors here - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/book-a-call/⁠⁠⁠ Keep yourself updated on the latest news, upcoming events and initiatives through our newsletter. Subscribe now - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-newsletter/
Episode #5 - The Blueprint Toolset Inc.
08-05-2024
Episode #5 - The Blueprint Toolset Inc.
Welcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.  In this episode, we sit with Michael O'Brien, Founder of The Blueprint Toolset Inc., Ali E-Ayoubi, President and CEO of The Blueprint Toolset Inc. and their investor, Vivian Mora, Chief People Officer at Camillo Companies. They talk through their entrepreneurial journey, including the good and the bad, as they continue build Canada's most accurate assessment tool to help better understand your company, culture and people. This episode has been brought to you in partnership with 'National Women's Initiative' by National Angel Capital Organization (NACO), an association that helps mobilize angel capital for Canada's entrepreneurs. To know more about The Blueprint Toolset Inc., visit there website ⁠here.⁠ 👏 This podcast has been made possible through the generous support of ⁠TD Ferrera Wealth Advisory Group⁠. Liking our podcast so far? Know more about your biggest cheerleaders in this innovation ecosystem and how we can bolster growth for your venture here on our website - ⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/⁠⁠ Looking for business advisors to help you start your business on your own terms? Book an introductory call at no cost with our seasoned business advisors here - ⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/book-a-call/⁠⁠ Keep yourself updated on the latest news, upcoming events and initiatives through our newsletter. Subscribe now - ⁠⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-newsletter/
Episode #2 - Vessl Prosthetics
22-03-2024
Episode #2 - Vessl Prosthetics
Welcome to "Idea to Investment," the podcast that looks into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and investment. Join us as we embark on a journey with innovators and investors, uncovering the captivating stories that unfold from the inception of an idea to securing vital investments.  In this episode, Vessl Prosthetics CEO and Co-Founder, Sydney Robinson is joined by their investor, Trey Bowles, who is a serial entrepreneur and Managing Director of the reputed Techstars Physical Health at Fort Worth. Robinson and Bowles talk about everything - from having a startup, the role that organizations such as Techstars play and what it takes to truly soar in the vibrant MedTech sector. This episode has been brought to you in partnership with 'National Women's Initiative' by National Angel Capital Organization (NACO), an association that helps mobilize angel capital for Canada's entrepreneurs. Liking our podcast so far? Know more about your biggest cheerleaders in this innovation ecosystem and how we can bolster growth for your venture here on our website - ⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/⁠ Looking for business advisors to help you start your business on your own terms? Book an introductory call at no cost with our seasoned business advisors here - ⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/book-a-call/⁠ Keep yourself updated on the latest news, upcoming events and initiatives through our newsletter. Subscribe now - ⁠https://www.techalliance.ca/techalliance-newsletter/⁠