In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jay Crone, Managing Director and Venture Capitalist at Deloitte Ventures, to explore the firm’s strategic approach to corporate venture capital. Jay shares Deloitte Ventures’ investment thesis, focusing on supporting innovative Canadian startups at Series A and B stages across key sectors like cybersecurity, climate tech, fintech, future of work, health tech, and AI. Listeners will gain an inside look at how Deloitte leverages its vast network of 1,500 partners and 15,000 employees to source deals and add value beyond capital by helping startups navigate Deloitte’s complex ecosystem and access enterprise clients. Jay also discusses his diverse career journey—from government and investment banking to entrepreneurship and corporate VC—and how those experiences shape his investment philosophy. The episode delves into Deloitte’s due diligence process, the importance of founder relationships, and the firm’s strategic role as a co-investor. Jay highlights emerging trends, particularly the promise of vertical AI tailored to industry-specific needs, and shares his bullish outlook on fintech innovations like stablecoins and cross-border payments. He offers candid advice for entrepreneurs on risk-taking and aligning business vision with funding goals. This episode is a must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of corporate venture capital and innovation in Canada. Learn more about Jay's work at https://www.deloitte.com/ca/en/services/program/ventures.html Connect with Jay on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycrone/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…
Three hilarious friends discuss everything from politics and pop culture to parenting. Join Becky, Sam, and Yael plus special guests for thoughtful, funny conversation.
Three hilarious friends discuss everything from politics and pop culture to parenting. Join Becky, Sam, and Yael plus special guests for thoughtful, funny conversation.
Dr. Katie McBrine dials in with Yael and Sam to discuss COVID-19, especially the toll it's taking on our medical system and health care providers. Stories we're following include sanitation at Boston Public Schools and proposed legislation to address coronavirus at the state level.
Guest host Mike Miner joins Becky and Sam for a discussion about the political, societal, and economic implications of COVID-19, a.k.a. Novel Coronavirus. Special guest Ali DiMatteo discusses MassNOW's policy priorities , including the Healthy Youth Act and access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools.…
In our first-ever minisode, we share embarrassing family stories (see: mullets) and discuss Narcan training for kids, non-consensual pelvic exams, and Bloomberg's non-disclosure agreements.
Sam, Yael, and Becky discuss updates to immigration policy, the Democratic Presidential Primary, and clerking for Trump's federal judges. State Senator and social justice champion Becca Rausch ( www.beccarausch.com ) joins for a conversation about campaigning, getting shit done on Beacon Hill, and managing to do #allthethings.…
Becky, Sam, and Yael are back at the mics with special guest State Representative Maria Robinson. Topics include Halloween candy, cancel culture, LGBTQ rights at the Supreme Court, and the Democratic Party's Mr. Big. Rep. Robinson hilariously discusses running for office, parenting pitfalls, and the push for a more transparent, responsive, and representative state government.…
This week, Sam, Yael, and Becky talk propaganda, polls, and protesters. Activist Anna Geoffroy joins for a conversation about internet trolls, online radicalization, and what parents can do to inoculate their kids against white supremacist ideologies. Content Warning: This episode contains references to the attacks in Charlottesville.…
Becky, Yael, and Sam discuss reality television, ranked choice voting, ICE in our backyards, and Puerto Rico. Smartypants professor Mike Miner ( https://twitter.com/MinerUS ) joins for a conversation about foreign policy, including the role of diplomacy, the Iran nuclear deal, and the greatest threats to human existence.…
Yael, Becky, and Sam are back! In this episode, we discuss the Democratic Presidential Primary Debates, foreign policy, and the humanitarian crisis at our border. Eugenia Gibbons joins for a fascinating conversation about environmental justice, the Green New Deal, and how Massachusetts can move more quickly towards an energy efficient future.…
Yael, Sam, and Becky discuss their evolving views on pot, parenting, and athleisure. Special guest Gena Frank , Legislative and Political Director for NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts, joins for an insightful conversation about the ROE Act, common myths about abortion, and the fight for reproductive justice in the Trump era. To volunteer with NARAL, visit: http://bit.ly/NPCMvol…
Sam, Becky, and Yael discuss their hometowns and the latest political news. Special guests Alison Sarnoski, Sarah Waywell Timm, Lisa Lewis, and Jessica Dugan of the OneMelrose campaign join for a conversation about tax overrides, organizing, and persisterhood.
Sam, Becky, and Yael discuss their areas of expertise and their NOPES of the week. Entrepreneur, activist, lawyer, and Cannabis Control Commissioner Shaleen Title plays a game called "She's All That" about the women running for President and shares her experience fighting for social equity in the rollout of Massachusett's recreational cannabis industry.…
Yael, Sam, and Becky talk pranks, Joe Biden's unwanted affection, education funding reform, and abolishing the Electoral College. Boston City Councilor-At-Large Annissa Essaibi-George joins for a discussion about homelessness, mental health, and recovery initiatives in Boston.
**WARNING: THIS EPISODE DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SEX OR DRUGS.** Sam, Becky, and Yael discuss road safety laws, our housing shortage, and Aunt Becky breaking bad. Steve Koczela, President and Founder of the Mass Inc. Polling Group and host of The Horse Race podcast, joins us for a dive into the significance, possibilities, and limitations of political polling... and the zombie apocalypse.…
Sam, Becky, and Yael discuss pop culture phenomena and the latest updates about recreational marijuana, the Mueller investigation, and student loan debt. Donna Patalano, General Counsel for the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, joins for an eye-opening conversation about the future of criminal justice reform in Massachusetts.…
Becky, Sam, and Yael discuss famous unsolved mysteries, the latest news from Elizabeth Warren, safe injection sites, and sex work vs. sex trafficking. Special guest Maya Jamaleddine joins for a conversation about human rights, allyship, and empathy.
Becky, Sam, and Yael discuss which TV characters are most similar to them, the latest news from the Supreme Court, Moral Foundations Theory, and horrible bosses. Special guest Ted Louis-Jacques joins for a conversation about youth development and the push to lower the municipal voting age to 16.
The first episode the Audacity of Nope, featuring political commentary, pop culture, and an interview with Melrose School Committee Member/chemist/trans activist/superhuman Lizbeth DeSelm.