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Tank Talks By Ripple Ventures

Tank Talks is a straight-talking podcast featuring candid conversations with founders, investors, and builders, offering real-world strategies and no-fluff insights on startups and innovation.

Business Entrepreneurship Investing
Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
281
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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The Power of Benevolent Dictatorships in Startups with Nikunj Kothari of FPV Ventures

The Power of Benevolent Dictatorships in Startups with Nikunj Kothari of FPV Ventures

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen sits down with Nikunj Kothari, Partner at FPV Ventures, to explore his journey from product leader at LinkedIn, Opendoor, and Meter to early-stage inves…

00:59:50  |   Thu 11 Sep 2025
The Rundown 9/5/25: The Battle for AI Supremacy, Canada’s Budget Cuts, and Global Trade Shifts featuring Michael Hyatt

The Rundown 9/5/25: The Battle for AI Supremacy, Canada’s Budget Cuts, and Global Trade Shifts featuring Michael Hyatt

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen is joined by serial entrepreneur and investor Michael Hyatt and prominent Canadian venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and business leader John Ruffolo as…

00:40:50  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
Pioneering the Future of Decentralized Telecom with Samer Bishay of Iristel

Pioneering the Future of Decentralized Telecom with Samer Bishay of Iristel

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen sits down with Samer Bishay, a telecom trailblazer and the founder of Iristel, to discuss his journey in revolutionizing Canada's telecommunications industry…

00:51:27  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
Are We in a Bubble? Breaking Down AI, Down Rounds, and the Future of Venture Capital with Peter Walker of Carta

Are We in a Bubble? Breaking Down AI, Down Rounds, and the Future of Venture Capital with Peter Walker of Carta

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen sits down with Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, to explore the current state of the venture capital ecosystem and emerging startup trends. Peter shar…

00:49:53  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
The Rundown 8/22/25: Dayforce’s Mega Sale & Why Canada’s Financial Future Hangs on Stablecoins

The Rundown 8/22/25: Dayforce’s Mega Sale & Why Canada’s Financial Future Hangs on Stablecoins

Welcome back to another jam-packed episode of Tank Talks! Host Matt Cohen is joined by John Ruffolo to break down the biggest headlines shaping Canada’s business, tech, and financial future. From the…

00:26:54  |   Fri 22 Aug 2025
Seed Investing in the Age of AI, Crypto & Space Tech with Brett Gibson of Initialized Capital

Seed Investing in the Age of AI, Crypto & Space Tech with Brett Gibson of Initialized Capital

In this episode of Tank Talks, we sit down with Brett Gibson, Managing Partner at Initialized Capital, to explore how the world of venture capital is being reshaped by advancements in AI, crypto, and…

00:46:09  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
Breaking the 100-Hour Work Week: The AI Tool Transforming Investment Banking with Noah Faro and Kunal Tangri of Farsight AI

Breaking the 100-Hour Work Week: The AI Tool Transforming Investment Banking with Noah Faro and Kunal Tangri of Farsight AI

In this episode of Tank Talks, we dive deep into how AI is reshaping the world of investment banking and financial workflows. We’re joined by Kunal Tangri and Noah Faro, co-founders of Farsight AI, a…

00:50:48  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
Blocking 190 Billion Cyberattacks Daily: Scaling Through Crises & Cold Winters with Michelle Zatlyn of Cloudflare

Blocking 190 Billion Cyberattacks Daily: Scaling Through Crises & Cold Winters with Michelle Zatlyn of Cloudflare

In this episode of Tank Talks, we’re joined by Michelle Zatlyn, Co-founder, Co-chair, and President of Cloudflare, a company protecting and powering a major part of global internet traffic. Cloudflar…

00:59:59  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
The Rundown 8/1/25: Figma IPO Skyrockets, Canada’s Crypto Pivot, and Amazon’s AI Content War

The Rundown 8/1/25: Figma IPO Skyrockets, Canada’s Crypto Pivot, and Amazon’s AI Content War

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Tank Talks! Host Matt Cohen is joined by John Ruffolo as they dive deep into some of the most fascinating business and tech news, covering everything from …

00:27:21  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
The Power of Pre-Seed: Why Momentum Is the Only Moat with Gaurav Jain of Afore Capital

The Power of Pre-Seed: Why Momentum Is the Only Moat with Gaurav Jain of Afore Capital

In this episode of Tank Talks, we’re joined by Gaurav Jain, co-founder of Afore Capital, one of the earliest and most respected players in the pre-seed investing space. Gaurav shares how growing up i…

00:54:14  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
The Rundown 7/24/25: Canada’s Sovereignty Crisis, AI Boom, and the Rise of Secondary Deals

The Rundown 7/24/25: Canada’s Sovereignty Crisis, AI Boom, and the Rise of Secondary Deals

Welcome back to Tank Talks! In this episode, host Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo dive deep into the latest developments at the intersection of AI, tech, finance, and Canadian sovereignty. From Canada's …

00:30:52  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
The Rundown 7/18/25: The AI Acquisition Fiasco: Windsurf, DeepMind, and Meta's Talent War

The Rundown 7/18/25: The AI Acquisition Fiasco: Windsurf, DeepMind, and Meta's Talent War

Welcome back to another action-packed episode of Tank Talks! Join host Matt Cohen with John Ruffalo as they break down the high-stakes drama shaking the AI and tech world. First up: the shocking coll…

00:18:04  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
Reward the Risk Takers who Build Canada

Reward the Risk Takers who Build Canada

Canada's outdated capital gains policies are driving entrepreneurs and investors away. We need competitive tax reform to keep talent and investment here, building the businesses of tomorrow.

We have j…

00:15:23  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
What Small Businesses Taught These Founders About Trust, Grit & Tech with Sam Pillar and Forrest Zeisler of Jobber

What Small Businesses Taught These Founders About Trust, Grit & Tech with Sam Pillar and Forrest Zeisler of Jobber

In this episode of Tank Talks, we’re joined by Sam Pillar and Forrest Zeisler, co-founders of Jobber, a platform that’s changing the way small service businesses operate. Jobber brings everything, qu…

00:44:55  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
The Rundown 7/8/25: DST Repeal, Evergreen Funds, and the Future of Banking & AI

The Rundown 7/8/25: DST Repeal, Evergreen Funds, and the Future of Banking & AI

Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of Tank Talks! In this episode, Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo cut through the noise to unpack the latest economic headlines and policy shifts reshaping…

00:25:54  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
Scaling Solo Ventures with Smart Automation and AI Co-Pilots with Henrik Werdelin and Nicholas Thorne of Audos

Scaling Solo Ventures with Smart Automation and AI Co-Pilots with Henrik Werdelin and Nicholas Thorne of Audos

In this episode of Tank Talks, we explore the future of solo entrepreneurship powered by AI with the co-founders of Audos, Henrik Werdelin and Nicholas Thorne. Audos is pioneering a platform that hel…

01:12:44  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
The Invisible Walls Blocking Canada’s Economic Growth with Ryan Manucha

The Invisible Walls Blocking Canada’s Economic Growth with Ryan Manucha

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen speaks with Ryan Manucha, research fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute and author of Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups, about a critical issue tha…

00:40:32  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
The Rundown 6/20/25: AI Investment, Energy Challenges & Canada's Race for Global Leadership

The Rundown 6/20/25: AI Investment, Energy Challenges & Canada's Race for Global Leadership

Welcome back to another electrifying episode of Tank Talks! Matt Cohen is joined once again by John Ruffolo to unpack the latest economic and technological headlines. From Canada’s growing role in gl…

00:26:37  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
Building the Operating System for the Future of Automation with Ryan Gariepy of Clearpath Robotics

Building the Operating System for the Future of Automation with Ryan Gariepy of Clearpath Robotics

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen chats with Ryan Gariepy, CTO and Co-Founder of Clearpath Robotics, on how a garage project from four Waterloo grads turned into one of Canada’s biggest deep …

00:49:36  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
The Community-Led Festival Redefining Canada’s Tech Scene with Taha Hossain and Julia Baird of Toronto Tech Week

The Community-Led Festival Redefining Canada’s Tech Scene with Taha Hossain and Julia Baird of Toronto Tech Week

In this episode of Tank Talks, we delve into the grassroots movement that's turning heads across Canada’s innovation ecosystem: Toronto Tech Week. Joining us are two of the powerhouse organizers behi…

00:43:41  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
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