Episodes
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TSX’s Delilah Panio returns with the Women in the Capital Markets series, focusing on the trailblazing women in the capital markets and the opportunities they are creating.
The episode features Kathy Butler, Vice Chair and Head of Capital Markets at CIBC World Markets, and Genevieve Eccleston, Director of Investment Banking at Canaccord Genuity. Our guests discuss the challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurs and investors, the funding gap in private and public markets, and the importance of women-led companies accessing capital.
Kathy and Genevieve share their career paths, the current investment landscape, and the shift in investor demands, emphasizing the need for sustainable business models with growth potential and profitability. They also highlight the role investment bankers can play in advising companies on financial strategies, including M&A and going public.
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TSX’s Delilah Panio returns with the Women in the Capital Markets series, focusing on the trailblazing women in the capital markets and the opportunities they are creating.
The episode features Meghan Roach, CEO of Roots (TSX:ROOT), and Claudia Tornquist, CEO of Kodiak Copper (TSXV:KDK); two remarkable women who share backgrounds in accounting, consulting and board memberships before going on to becoming first-time public company CEOs. We learn about their career journeys and the challenges faced during tumultuous markets, including how they navigated their companies through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Both CEOs stress the importance of mentorship, confidence, and networking for women aspiring to leadership roles. They also touch on the post-COVID business environment, advocating for flexible work policies and the importance of maintaining company profitability while supporting employee well-being.
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In this insightful episode, Toronto Stock Exchange's George Khalife delves into the transformative world of real estate with Tom Wenz, CEO of Impact Development Group (TSXV:IMPT). At the forefront of affordable housing in Panama, Tom unravels the story behind the company's innovative approach to creating value for the burgeoning middle class, supported by a robust government-backed framework. Hear about Tom's rich history of executive leadership, from orchestrating high-impact mergers to steering groundbreaking corporate strategies. Discover how Tom's fervor for team empowerment and his strategic foresight have propelled Impact Development Group to new heights, culminating in their strategic decision to list on TSX Venture Exchange.
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Pavan Sukhdev is Founder & CEO of GIST Impact, a leading impact data and analytics provider, and has been measuring and quantifying social and environmental impacts for more than 16 years. TMX Datalinx’s Elgin Chau delves into Pavan’s origin story; how a career in banking lends itself to his passion in impact economics. He talks about why he founded GIST Impact and how biodiversity has emerged at the forefront of many client conversations.
TMX Datalinx provides a broad range of real-time, historical, and other data products and services to customers across North America and around the globe. For more information visit the TMX ESG Data Hub page.
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In this episode, Toronto Stock Exchange's Monica Hamm speaks to Tim Babcock, VP & Head of TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV). Our hosts dive into the history of TSXV, including the unique opportunity it provides investors by allowing participation in high-growth companies at an earlier stage. Tim shares significant progress on TSXV's 'Venture Forward' initiative which launched in 2022 to accelerate the evolution of Canada's public venture market.
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Dive into the world of clean-label foods with The Fresh Factory (TSXV:FRSH) Co-Founder & CEO, Bill Besenhofer, for a compelling conversation about innovation, leadership, and the future of fresh food.
Bill shares his insights on the evolution of The Fresh Factory and its commitment to sustainable, health-conscious products, including why the company chose to go public on TSX Venture Exchange to meet its growth ambitions.
TSX's George Khalife hosts this conversation and explores Bill's diverse career path, from his early days as a football player at Eastern Illinois University to his roles in venture capital and executive operations. Discover how Bill's passion for mentorship and Lean Six Sigma expertise have shaped his approach to business and helped foster growth in the ventures he manages.
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TSX’s Delilah Panio kicks off a new series centered around Women in the Capital Markets to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8. She welcomes Jessica Van Den Akker and Kristen Reinertson of JVR Ventures, two of the few female founders of TSX Venture Exchange’s flagship Capital Pool Company (CPC) program. They get into the mechanics of a CPC and why it’s the most popular go-public vehicle; why they chose to set one up; and what it means to be a female dealmaker in a male dominated industry.
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Today’s episode comes from an interview Delilah Panio, TSX/TSXV’s VP of US Capital Formation, recorded with Steve McGarry, host of The Exit. The duo cover a lot of ground, including a topic Delilah is especially passionate about—bridging the gender gap in venture capital.
Delilah discusses the alternatives to venture capital and emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs, especially women, to explore different funding sources, including crowdfunding and public venture capital on TSX Venture. We also learn ways we can narrow the funding gap by accessing aligned capital.
This episode is brought to you by Flippa, the #1 marketplace to buy and sell online businesses.
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In this episode, TSX’s George Khalife speaks to Carlos Vicens, CEO of Full Circle Lithium (TSXV:FCLI), a highly specialized recycling company focused on lithium and battery materials reintegration.
A veteran of the industry, Carlos has spent much of his career simplifying and explaining the complexities of the lithium industry to investors and institutions. Hear Carlos share his journey from Investment Banking to the position of CEO at Full Circle Lithium, including the lessons he learned taking the company public on TSX Venture Exchange.
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In this episode, TSX’s Dani Lipkin speaks to Jim Balsillie. Jim is the retired Chairman and co-CEO of Research In Motion (BlackBerry), a technology company he scaled from an idea to $20 billion in sales globally.
He is the co-founder of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) and the Digital Governance Council, as well as founder of the Centre for International Governance Innovation in Waterloo (CIGI), the Centre for Digital Rights, the Balsillie School of International Affairs, and the Arctic Research Foundation. He currently chairs the boards of CCI, CIGI, Innovation Asset Collective and co-chairs the Digital Governance Council.
His awards include: several honorary degrees, Mobile World Congress Lifetime Achievement Award, India’s Priyadarshni Academy Global Award, Canadian Business Hall of Fame, Time Magazine’s World’s 100 Most Influential People and three times Barron’s list of “World’s Top CEOs.”
Jim shares his experiences helping multiple companies raise capital and build strong balance sheets, and his thoughts on the current state of tech and innovation in Canada.
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In this episode, we’re joined by Rick MacPherson, President and CEO, ME2C Environmental (TSXV:MEEC), a leading environmental technologies company developing and delivering patented and proprietary solutions to the global power industry.
With an existing listing on a US exchange, ME2C Environmental dual-listed on TSX Venture Exchange to access capital and fund the company’s expansion. Hear Rick share the benefits of being dual-listed, including how it’s helped MEEC increase exposure and access additional shareholders.
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In this episode, we’re joined by Todd and Kerrie Gibson, Co-Founders of Yerbaé Brands Corp. (TSXV:YERB.U), a company that makes great-tasting energy beverages with yerba mate and other premium, plant-based ingredients. After a successful crowdfunding campaign helped the company attract a loyal base of customers, Todd and Kerrie turned to TSX Venture Exchange to realize their growth ambitions and move the company forward. Hear from the co-founders as they outline the benefits of being a public company, including easier access to capital, the ability to attract qualified employees, and how it’s helped them stand alongside their biggest competitors in the market.
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In the third edition of TMX Presents: Crossing Intents, Doug and Corey are joined by Rizwan Awan, President, Equities Trading & Head of TMX Markets, Products & Services, TMX Group, for a deep dive on the concept of adverse selection, a situation where a party trades against you when you are likely to lose due to unequal information or a speed disadvantage. Following extensive feedback from clients, TMX Group is introducing two new trading platforms in Canada, Alpha-X and Alpha DRK, in Q4 2023 that aim to address adverse selection and create a fair and level playing field for all market participants. Hear how these new trading platforms seek to democratize speed and improve execution quality while providing more choices for investors.
For more information on TMX Markets, please visit www.TSX.com/trading. And for more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.TMX.com/POV.
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Shane Quinn, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Brand Reputation, TMX Group, speaks to TMX Board Chair Luc Bertrand and covers a wide range of topics, including Luc’s storied career in Canada’s capital markets (TSX:X); the evolution of the market landscape in Canada and our country’s competitive prospects on the world stage.
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In today’s episode, Erik Anderson, Head of Business Development based out of Dallas, Texas, speaks with Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare Esports (TSXV:GAME). Hear Justin’s origin story; how this Aussie with a financial background became an entrepreneur; how GameSquare Holdings was formed; how calculated risks pay off; and how the idea of dual listing this US-based company in Canada on TSX Venture Exchange came to be. Justin talks about his ethos - connecting global brands with their fan base - and how he built out his business model, and proving that it works.
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This week, we bring you the second episode of TMX Presents: Crossing Intents, which delves deep into global market structure trends and events with a Canadian lens. Our TMX co-hosts Doug Clark and Corey Garriot discuss market structure perceptions and misperceptions; what’s going on in the market, what needs to be fixed, and what’s working well. The duo touch on Toronto Stock Exchange’s proposed new trading venues and explore new order types. They help explain why exchanges create new markets and orders, and how the client experience plays a role in this. They also discuss issues around HFTs and dark pools and why these structures were developed – Not broken does not mean perfect.
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In this episode, Julia Streets of Streets Consulting leads a conversation with TSX’s Dani Lipkin and Delilah Panio to talk everything TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) and its globally unique position in fueling the growth ambitions of earlier stage companies. Dani touches on the history of TSXV, including how it’s evolved over the past decade to power the innovation economy, helping companies at the forefront of technology, clean tech, and life sciences access their next round of capital. Delilah demystifies the listing process, detailing her approach to helping companies figure out if it’s the right time to go public. The conversation shifts to the importance of being prepared, with Dani and Deilah emphasizing that companies should have their ducks in a row if they want to react swiftly to optimal market conditions.
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In this episode, TMX’s Rich Goodman speaks with Dietmar Neuhas, Senior Investment Advisor at Echelon Wealth Partners. Dietmar began his wealth management career in the mid 1980s at an insurance company as an estate planner. He talks about watching trends - the theme that seemed to pervade even his childhood memories, and would eventually propel him into his career as an investment advisor. His path was not linear, after deciding not to pursue a career in psychology - by pure accident. Hear why a fish and chip shop had a huge impact on his initial career choices. Dietmar works with a team of six to advise their wealth management and issuer clients; they focus on building innovative fixed income portfolios along with equity investing.
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On today’s episode, TSX’s Dani Lipkin speaks with Tony van Marken, co-founder and managing partner of First Ascent Ventures. Tony is an experienced international executive who has worked in the private and public markets as a high-tech entrepreneur, management consultant and investor, having worked in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Canada and France.They talk about the state of the tech industry in Canada and Tony shares his perspective on where we stand today. They also go back in time to touch on Tony’s start in the business, how he founded First Ascent Ventures, and what it was like leading a tech IPO in the mid 1990s.
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In this episode, TMX’s Global Head of Mining Dean McPherson is interviewed by Adrian Pocobelli of the Northern Miner. They cover a lot of ground and touch on a few hot topics, including: the outlook for the mining sector; what makes TSX Venture Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange a unique two-tiered ecosystem and unlike any in the world; the benefits of graduating from the junior to the senior board; Chinese mining companies and the Canadian government action; and last but certainly not least the Exchanges’ plans for PDAC 2023, the world’s premier mining event.
For more information on the mining sector on TSX and TSX Venture Exchange, please visit tsx.com/mining. And for more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV.
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