News Round Up: Trump Shocks and Awes with Day One Policies and Venture Capital Reinvents Private Equity

This episode analyzes the latest developments in U.S. policy and how they intersect with business, innovation, and Canadian economic strategies. Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo discuss Trump’s second-term inauguration, Canada’s potential responses, and the growing trend of venture capital firms adopting private equity-style roll-up strategies.

Topics

(00:42) Trump’s Second-Term Inauguration

(02:40) Key US Policy Announcements

(05:00) Canada’s Preparedness vs. Reaction in Policy

(09:03) Alberta’s Independent Strategy

(13:11) Shifts in Liberal Party Leadership

(16:31) Venture Capital Adopts Roll-Up Strategies

(21:15) Challenges for Venture Roll-Ups

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