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…
The GG Noob Podcast is an ongoing project between Matthew and Kim, a husband and wife, where one person is deeply interested in video games, and the other tolerates them, at best. Week to week, Kim will try her hand at different video games and offer a fresh, unbiased perspective on the quality of each game and the artistic merit. Every few episodes, they will delve into a more introspective look at the game of the week, focusing on the philosophical, psychological, and literary sides.
The GG Noob Podcast is an ongoing project between Matthew and Kim, a husband and wife, where one person is deeply interested in video games, and the other tolerates them, at best. Week to week, Kim will try her hand at different video games and offer a fresh, unbiased perspective on the quality of each game and the artistic merit. Every few episodes, they will delve into a more introspective look at the game of the week, focusing on the philosophical, psychological, and literary sides.
The long-awaited fifth episode of the GG Noob Podcast arrives! In this episode, Matthew and Kim attempt to explain the long gap between the fourth episode and the fifth (not very successfully), and they discuss their time spent playing League of Legends. Which character is Kim's favorite? Which one did she have the worst experience playing? Read the title and find out!…
In the long-awaited fourth episode of the GG Noob Podcast, Kim plays the cult classic Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. A heavy departure from the modern games that she's used to, will she be able to overcome the difficulties of playing an old-school platformer? And will we learn just a little more about the man we call Dracula? Special thanks to Konami and Michiru Yamane for the music.…
For their first mini-episode, Matthew discusses some unpopular opinions that he holds, and Kim shows that she's done some research. Do you agree with the things that they are saying? Let them know if you do or don't on Twitter, Facebook, or leave a comment here! Credit for the music to www.bensound.com.…
This week, Kim plays through 2013's Ryse: Son of Rome for the Xbox One. While widely regarded as a mediocre game by most publications, Matthew is actually a big fan of Ryse. Will Kim, an inexperienced consumer, agree with the public or with her husband? Special credit to Crytek, Borislav Slavov, Peter Antovski and Tilman Sillescu for the music.…
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