Peggy Van de Plassche

PE isn’t broken. But the rules have changed—and most firms haven’t.

I’ve spent 25 years in value creation:
 → In a PE-backed manufacturing company
 → As part of a SWAT team transforming a global tech fi…

💪 Tariffs aren’t the only way to push back. Sometimes, Canada needs to put its elbows up—with policy.

In the face of rising tariffs, trade weaponization, and U.S.-centric tech monopolies, what if ther…

Art doesn’t just decorate our walls. It reshapes the way we see the world—and ourselves. 🎨

I recently read three extraordinary books that cracked open my understanding of creativity, value, and human …

Good news in healthcare doesn’t always make the headlines — but it’s happening all around us. 🌿

In the last decade alone, we’ve seen seismic shifts:
 ✅ Psychedelics are redefining mental health care.
 ✅…

“It doesn’t change anything.”
That’s the response I keep getting from global investors when I ask how they’re adjusting to the Trump administration’s return.

But here’s the truth: everything is alread…

Are you too one encounter away from greatness? That was the question echoing in my mind after hearing Tim Whiten speak at the AGO.

I’ve admired Tim’s work since discovering him at Olga Korper Gallery—…

🚨 Disinformation isn’t new. But today, it’s faster, stickier, and more dangerous than ever.

This week, I attended a thought-provoking event in French on conspiracy theories in the digital age, featuri…

🤖 AI is moving fast—and not just in the startups it powers, but in the venture capital firms that fund them.

Last week, I attended a fantastic panel hosted by Introduction Capital on The Role of AI in…

🔥 Is “Follow Your Bliss” Really the Best Career Advice?

We’ve all heard it: Follow your bliss.

It’s a seductive idea. Quit your job, pursue your passion full-time, build a life that doesn’t feel like w…

👩‍💼 Why I’m Not Running for Office (And Probably Never Will)

People sometimes ask me why I don’t run for public office.
It’s flattering. But here’s the truth: I have a hard time with the idea that if y…

💥 Burnout isn’t a failure of willpower—it’s a signal.

After two decades in finance, tech, and venture capital, I’ve seen too many high performers quietly struggle with disconnection, overstimulation, …

🧠 Big Tech was built by government—and branded as rebellion.

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a fantastic event at the Munk School’s Innovation Policy Lab: “U.S. Politics and Big Tech Power:…

🔥 Parenting is Hard. Reacting Doesn’t Have to Be.

Ever feel like no matter how much you try, you still snap at your kids? You’re not alone.

Balancing parenting, career, and daily stress is exhausting, …

Can Cooperation Outperform Competition? 🤝

We live in a world of increasing division—politically, socially, and economically. But what if there was another way?

I recently attended a thought-provoking t…

🦟 Who’s Sucking the Life Out of You?

You work hard. You build relationships. You invest time and energy into people and projects. But have you ever stepped back and asked yourself:

Who’s actually addin…

Every year, Canadian pension funds deploy billions into public equity, private equity, and debt markets. But instead of channeling these assets through Canadian money managers, a substantial portion …

My scale says I’m 12 years old. Science—and my 47-year-old body—might disagree. 😂

But what if aging wasn’t inevitable? What if we could slow it down—or even reverse it?

That’s exactly what I explored w…

Tariffs aren’t just taxes—they’re economic weapons. With new trade restrictions looming, businesses have two choices: absorb the cost or get creative.

💡 Smart companies don’t just pay up—they strategi…

🚨 Women’s Pain Is Being Ignored—And It’s Costing Lives

30% of women who are ultimately diagnosed with ovarian cancer were first referred to a mental health specialist and prescribed antidepressants—as…

💼 Business & Politics: The Game You NEED to Play

Politics isn’t just about governance—it’s marketing, influence, and strategy. And in today’s world, business leaders who ignore politics are playing a …