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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 281
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
News Rundown: Cohere's $450M Raise, PluralSight Write Down, and Anti-Woke Stock Market with John Ruffolo of Maverix Private Equity
This week John Ruffolo of Maverix Private Equity is back with Matt to talk about the news affecting the venture capital and financial sectors including Cohere's recent $450 million fundraising, featu…
The Journey to CEO with Rob Kumer of KingSett Capital
This week, we welcome Rob Kumer, CEO of KingSett Capital, to share his journey from Analyst to CEO, the evolution of KingSett Capital, and the strategic moves that have shaped the firm into a $17 bil…
Private Equity Insights: Strategic Growth with Nolan Bederman of Bederman Capital
This week's guest is Nolan Bederman of Bederman Capital discusses the evolving landscape of private equity, emphasizing the importance of strategic growth, innovation, and building strong management …
Clutch CEO Dan Park on Resilience & Leadership in the Face of Adversity
On this week’s episode, we welcome back Dan Park, CEO of Clutch, for his second appearance. Dan shares how his team navigated the recent downturn in the startup world and the valuable lessons they le…
Embracing Change and Navigating Mid-Career Crises with Jordan Nahmias of Unstuck Consulting
Jordan Nahmias shares his journey from law school to lawyer to know coaching others on how to change careers at Unstuck Consulting. He discusses his dissatisfaction with his law career and the moment…
Demystifying VC Fundraising: A Roadmap for Emerging Managers with Winter Mead of Coolwater Capital
This week in the Tank we have Winter Mead, founder of Coolwater Capital, to discuss his background in venture capital and the challenges faced by emerging fund managers. He emphasizes the importance …
News Rundown with Jon Love of KingSett Capital
Our focus on the 2024 Canadian Federal budget continues, we have Jon Love Executive Chair and Founder of KingSett Capital back to discuss the lack of emphasis on fostering prosperity and a shrinking …
From Bay Street to Bakery Street with Nicolas Mulroney of Bond Bakery Brands
This week we're joined by Nicolas Mulroney, President and CEO of Bond Bakery Brands. Nicolas shares his transition from a finance career at RBC to leading a thriving baking enterprise, highlighting t…
Surviving the Trenches: The Hard Truths of Fundraising with John Li of Vimcal
News Rundown: Federal Budget Review
John Ruffolo and Matt Cohen break down the federal budget proposal announced yesterday and its implications for investors, founders, and entrepreneurs.
The increase in the capital gains tax and the la…
News Rundown: Ottawa Invests $2.4B in AI, J.P. Morgan Grand Vision of AI's Future, and the Future of Higher Ed
John Ruffolo and Matt Cohen survived the eclipse and are back discussing the week’s news.
Topics discussed:
(01:08) Canada's new $2.4 billion AI initiative, positioning the country as a future AI powe…
News Rundown: Cohere raising $500M with PSP, Schools Sue Social Media for $4.5B, Going Private, and SBF gets sentenced
Topics John Ruffolo and Matt Cohen discuss:
* (00:00) Cohere's significant fundraising efforts, competing in the LLM space, and the notable involvement of Canadian pension funds at a valuation of $5 …
Going Global: How Export Development Canada is Launching Canadian Tech Startups Worldwide with Pascal Britt-Cote
On this week’s Tank Talks, we're joined by Pascal Britt-Cote from Export Development Canada (EDC). Pascal breaks down how EDC supports Canadian tech globally, far beyond just physical goods, aiding s…
The Power of Flexible Capital in Tech's Expansion Era with Randy Garg of Vistara Growth
This week we welcome Randy Garg, Founder and Managing Partner of Vistara Growth. Randy shares his journey from his beginnings at PwC and Discovery Capital to co-founding Beedie Capital in 2010, and l…
Canada's AI Surge Leading the Next Tech Frontier with Alex Kolicich of 8VC
We are excited to have Alex Kolicich, the founding partner of 8VC, on the pod this week. Alex shares his journey from working at Google and Palantir to joining Peter Thiel's hedge fund, Clarion Capit…
Scaling B2B Sales: How Scalestack Uses AI to Transform Sales Ops with Elio Narciso
This week we are joined by Elio Narciso, founder of ScaleStack, who discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and the challenges of building and selling companies.He shares insights from his time at A…
News Rundown with John Ruffolo: 2023's Venture Dip, Rise of Zombie Firms, PE Trends in US/Canada, Foundry’s Shutdown, Founders’ Return, & AI’s Surge
Lots of news to discuss with John Ruffolo and Matt Cohen:
(00:21) The significant downturn in venture capital, the early reset signs, and the impact of a conservative approach to business and fundrai…
Venture Frontiers: Navigating the New Dynamics of Defense Tech Investing with Jake Chapman of Marque Ventures
This week, we dive into the exciting world of defense tech with Jake Chapman from Marque Ventures. Jake shares his journey into VC, why Marque Ventures was born, and how shifts in geopolitics and adv…
Crossing Borders, Bridging Gaps: A Vision for Pre-Seed Success in Canadian Tech with Alex McIsaac of Northside Ventures
In this week's episode, we're thrilled to host Alex McIsaac of Northside Ventures. With a diverse background in venture capital, cleantech, and global investing, Alex shares invaluable insights from …
NBA All-Star Baron Davis on Bringing Business to Athletes and Investing as a Sport
We welcome NBA superstar Baron Davis, who shares his insights into the transition from sports to business. Baron shares his journey growing up in South Central LA and how he leveraged the advice from…