Listen now | Episode 237 Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo talk about the BDC Capital $1B fund, the state of early-stage VC funding in Canada, and the rise of mega-deals dominated by U.S. investors. They also discuss the feasibility of the Quebec City-Toronto high-speed rail project, AI copyright lawsuits, potential Trump-era tariffs, and the future of open banking in Canada.
Feels like Canada’s startup scene is stuck in a loop big money goes to later stage deals while early stage founders struggle to find backing. Also AI copyright lawsuits were inevitable,tech companies love to ask for forgiveness instead of permission but this time the media giants aren’t playing along.
If Trump’s tariffs return, what strategies should Canadian businesses adopt to stay competitive in the U.S. market?
Feels like Canada’s startup scene is stuck in a loop big money goes to later stage deals while early stage founders struggle to find backing. Also AI copyright lawsuits were inevitable,tech companies love to ask for forgiveness instead of permission but this time the media giants aren’t playing along.
If Trump’s tariffs return, what strategies should Canadian businesses adopt to stay competitive in the U.S. market?