Some of the things we discussed (contd.) 15:45 Trends and trendlines 🔮📈 21:15 The magic pill is already here? 💊🦄 25:10 What you need to know before launching a consumer brand👸🏼🧚‍♀️

Some of the things we discussed: 02:23 Power of listening 👂🎯 05:16 Balance between set structures and nimbleness 🪜🪢 06:26 Of best laid plans 📍🚢 08:53 Global knowledge driven innovation 🌎🚀

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It was an absolute pleasure to speak to Aaron Chin on @thescalepod 🦄🚀🇨🇦 Link to full episode in comments. cc: @scaleupcanada, @organikahealth, @startupstudiovc

Some of the things we discussed (contd.) 15:21 The smell of trust 👃💡 16:36 Do you punch back? 🥊🕊️ 23:22 Power of human connection ✋🍩

Some of the things we discussed: 02:33 Survival of the fittest - AI Goliaths & Davids 🐘🐣 07:01 How much AI is too much AI? 🤖👩‍🏭 08:24 Derisking investing in a risky climate 🥅💰 11:58 Best way to get investor feedback 🎯📢

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It was an absolute pleasure to speak to Alexander Vaselek on @thescalepod 🦄🚀🇨🇦 Link to full episode in comments. cc: @scaleupcanada, @startupstudiovc

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Looking forward to seeing early stage founders at @EdmontonUnltd Oct 16th! 🇨🇦🚀🦄 @scaleupcanada Building a fundable startup - link in comments. Can you pls share @UAlberta @ABInnovates @EdmontonGlobal 🙏🎈 #Edmonton #startups #tech #YEG

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Looking forward to seeing early stage founders at @InnovateCalgary Oct 9th! @scaleupcanada Building a fundable startup - link in comments. Can you pls share @UCalgary @ABInnovates @PlatformCalgary #Calgary #startups #tech #YYC

Some of the things we discussed: (contd.) 15:50 Importance of having a investment thesis 🌎🏋️‍♂️ 17:11 Founder X factor – does it matter 👼🪬 18:20 Founder as a magnet 🧲 🧭 22:32 Investability of solo founders vs. teams 💰👫

Some of the things we discussed: 04:34 Product technology driven vs. business model innovation startups 🪆🔆 11:11 What will change our world more - AI or Ozempic 🤖💊 13:39 Sticking to investment thesis vs. following market trends 📚📈

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It was an absolute pleasure to speak to @michaellints on @thescalepod 🦄🚀🇨🇦 Link to full episode in comments. cc: @scaleupcanada, @GoldenGateVC , @startupstudiovc

Some of the things we discussed (contd): 18:05 AI game – why incumbents rule🧶🪢 24:47 What makes a winning founder🏆🎯 30:54 How many co-founders is too many co-founders👫🔐

Some of the things we discussed: 02:44 Opportunity cost of chasing the wrong idea for too long⏰⌛️ 07:50 Moving fast and breaking things but being mindful of one-way doors🍷🚪 10:10 Pivot or not to pivot📌🐢 16:08 How to pick a good team/founder to invest in🥷👑

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It was an absolute pleasure to speak to @bwertz on @thescalepod 🦄🚀🇨🇦 Link to full episode in comments. cc: @scaleupcanada, @VersionOneVC, @startupstudiovc