Janet Bannister
@jebannister
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Founder & Managing Partner, Staircase Ventures. Passionate about entrepreneurship, tech, Canada, giving back, running, cycling, nature.
Toronto
Joined September 2009
This summer I took up golf. Along the way, I learned a lot more than how to play golf including the importance of playing the long game and not being afraid to lose a ball. https://t.co/wBDnUL3ZMz
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This summer, I took up golf. My husband and son are avid golfers, so I decided it was time for me to give it a try. It was a surprise to me…
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There is no one more fun to moderate a discussion with! Thanks to my friend & colleague @jebannister of @realventures for graciously sharing her inspiring story at our @YCIFinfo dinner (sponsored by @bdc_ca). 📷 credit: @SaifHashmii
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Our #ThursdayThoughts… it’s time to present that BOLD vision! 💥 Who else loved this discussion with @jebannister during #StrikeUP 2022? 💫 What lessons from the StrikeUP conference are you planning to implement? #womenempoweringwomen #womeninbusiness #businessadvice
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Thank you @the_logic & @muradhem for covering this exciting next chapter for C100! Check out the article below featuring C100's new CEO @rnewal & Co-Chairs @jebannister & @acharoo
C100 picks former MaRS executive Ray Newal to lead international expansion.
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Although we are experiencing a ⬇️market, great 🇨🇦 leaders will continue to do what they do best; build impactful companies. Read our Managing Partner @jebannister thoughts on markets well-positioned for success in this latest @globeandmail article. https://t.co/5ARkdP4vyy
theglobeandmail.com
Artificial intelligence, online education, semiconductors and clean energy are areas of growth
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Congrats @XanaduAI team and announcing the launch of Borealis, a new quantum computer that can perform tasks significantly faster than any traditional computer using quantum computational advantage using light 🚀🚀🚀
Thrilled to announce that Xanadu has achieved quantum computational advantage using our quantum computer, Borealis! Published in @Nature, this is a pivotal step in our mission to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. https://t.co/G1DFMwU4r5
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Did you know that all BenchSci team members have access to in-house coaching? @jebannister is actually part of the reason we now have two in-house leadership coaches. Read more practical advice for managing #hypergrowth: https://t.co/zylfMMvTq0
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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It’s so great to connect and exchange in person with so many members of the Canadian investment community 🚀 Are you at Invest Canada '22? Be sure to say hi to our colleagues @jebannister and @iamjohnstokes! @cvca
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"Real Ventures Managing Partner @jebannister expects to see a “flight to quality,” as investors look for prudent ways to spend their capital." 👇Check out her full quote + thoughts from 13 other Canadian investors on VC investments in 🇨🇦 in 2022 👇 https://t.co/pKjC5GNn9Z
torontosun.com
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“How has being a mom enabled your growth as a leader?” 👇Here’s what our Managing Partner, @jebannister had to say👇 Thank you Janet for sharing ❤ #HappyMothersDay #women #leaders
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🗣️ Clear communication and organization will keep you on track ⬆️ Growth will push you to new personal and professional heights 😎 Enjoy the ride Just a few 🔑 to success we picked up from @jebannister's #KF24 interview on how to scale.
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Happy #EarthDay !!! 🌎🌍🌏 Only change will bring about progress which is why we are proud to invest in companies that value sustainability and are taking concrete actions to help fight climate change🌳🌶💡☀ @sollumtech @dcbel_energy @clutchcanada @CanvassAI
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Did you know that Real Ventures publishes a monthly newsletter focused on early-stage investing in #Canada? 🍁💸🍁 ▶ Subscribe and stay up to date on the latest news taking place within the Canadian early-stage tech ecosystem 🚀 📌 https://t.co/ivthZ2GhVE
#VC #tech #earlystage
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To fix gender diversity in entrepreneurship, we need women at every level. Here's how @jebannister, Managing Partner at @realventures, makes sure she's finding great women entrepreneurs to invest in - and how other VCs can do the same.
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According to @jebannister, the best companies have good people, a strong mission, and high standards. We were thrilled to have Janet share advice with our team on how to scale up and succeed as a #hypergrowth organization. Read the key takeaways here: https://t.co/zylfMMNuhy
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📣 Announcing: the 2022 C100 Fellows Cohort! 🚀🇨🇦 Join us in welcoming the founders of 20 of the most promising early-stage Canadian-led startups to C100's flagship mentorship program, #C100Fellows!
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Great work being done by the @1kprojectorg to support families impacted by the war in Ukraine. 🇺🇦 This organization is being led by volunteers from the tech community including founder @alexiskold and connects sponsors directly with families in need.
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Read our latest interview where Marc Boscher, @unitoio CEO shares concrete actions taken to establish a culture of #accountability at all levels 🚀 📖 Read: https://t.co/BHZR5XIfJC
#FoundersHelpingFounders #OrganizationalCulture #leadership
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Toronto, the Quietly Booming Tech Town Ultimately, it is tech talent that drives a tech.... the talent in now in Canada @Communitech @theC100 @CadeMetz @nytimes @UWaterloo @UofT hub https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/21/technology/toronto-tech-boom.html?smid=tw-share
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