Talking to Entrepreneurs
Is Canada's venture capital system beyond repair?
John Ruffolo, CEO of OMERS Ventures, discusses what needs to happen for Canada's damaged venture capital system to improve and how the government can play a role in its recovery
Talking to Entrepreneurs
Three things venture capitalists want in a startup
In this episode of Talking to Entrepreneurs, John Ruffolo, CEO of OMERS Ventures, offers the top three areas he looks for in a startup
Talking to Entrepreneurs
Venture capital chief reveals secret to securing financing
In this episode of Talking to Entrepreneurs, John Ruffolo, CEO of OMERS Ventures, offers advice to startups looking to secure financing
How To
How has Canada's venture capital market changed?
John Albright, co-manager at BlackBerry Partners Fund, explains how the pace of innovation and the focus on specific domains have influenced Canada's venture capital landscape
FUNDING
Demise of venture capital market 'a real crisis' in Canada
Some of the country's most respected investors say the federal government needs to buck up and give venture capital a second chance
Guest Column
Micro venture fund eyes small, high-tech firms
Klass Capital isn’t interested in investing in the latest social media darlings. Instead, the micro venture fund is staying laser-focused on the less sexy but high-growth business model that will build value over time
OPPORTUNITY
Cash in on government help to build a better mousetrap
More businesses developing new products and processes could take advantage of the federal SR&ED tax incentive program. Here are some tips
GETTING RESULTS
Put a dollar figure on your meetings
For years, many businesses have held events without paying attention to their quantifiable payoff. Now companies are using ways to really measure their return on investment
