Candid Capital

Welcome back to the Candid Capital Podcast! In this episode, your host Josh sits down with Dr. Zina Cinker, a visionary creator and influential figure in the field of material sciences. Dr. Cinker is known for her work as the creator of the annual Puzzle X conference held in Barcelona and her role as the Director General of Matter Inc., a prominent organization in the material sciences sector. Wit...

In this episode, we speak with Paul Dugsin, the Founder & Partner of Raiven Capital, a global venture fund focused on early-stage tech investments. With roots in Toronto and Silicon Valley, Raiven Capital invests in revolutionary technology built by diverse teams, leveraging their deep knowledge and operational mastery to turn risk into return. Their focus is on emerging technology companies w...

In this full episode, we speak with Paul Dugsin, the Founder & Partner of Raiven Capital, a global venture fund focused on early-stage tech investments. With roots in Toronto and Silicon Valley, Raiven Capital invests in revolutionary technology built by diverse teams, leveraging their deep knowledge and operational mastery to turn risk into return. Their focus is on emerging technology compan...

Get ready for an inspiring conversation with Matt Templeton, a seasoned startup advisor and passionate digital nomad. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship and explore the latest trends and challenges in the tech-AI industry. Matt shares his insights and experience working with various startups. We also touch on the topic of digital nomadism and discuss how this lifestyl...

Trailer for Episode 19-Startup Conversations with a Digital Nomad Full Episode Description: Get ready for an inspiring conversation with Matt Templeton, a seasoned startup advisor and passionate digital nomad. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship and explore the latest trends and challenges in the tech-AI industry. Matt shares his insights and experience working with va...

Join us for this episode as we chat with Monika Mikac, an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and current CEO of NAD Capital, an investment firm focused on sustainable transportation. Monika is passionate about driving change in the mobility space and investing in the future of sustainable mobility and electric vehicles (EVs). With years of experience in the transportation industry, Monika shares...

Trailer for Episode 18-Sustrainable Transpiration Full Episode Description: Join us for this episode as we chat with Monika Mikac, an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and current CEO of NAD Capital, an investment firm focused on sustainable transportation. Monika is passionate about driving change in the mobility space and investing in the future of sustainable mobility and electric vehicles (...

John Downie Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of SteadyPay a UK based Fintech company providing services for the Gig Economy discusses entrepreneurship & solving problems with Fintech. SteadyPay is a developer of an embedded credit platform designed to make embedded finance easy and accessible for growth. The application is for volatile income, focused on the needs of the embedded partners of bu...

Episode 17 Trailer: John Downie Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of SteadyPay a UK based Fintech company providing services for the Gig Economy . SteadyPay is a developer of an embedded credit platform designed to make embedded finance easy and accessible for growth. The application is for volatile income, focused on the needs of the embedded partners of businesses and consumers. This provides pers...

In this episode Leading SaaS Metrics will be discussed based on the most recent publicized SaaScan report. Joining the conversation will be Entrepreneur, Advisor and Angel Investor Lauren Thibodeau, the founder of SaaSCan. SaaSCan provides Canadian centric SaaS metrics research as well as Customer Success & Customer Experience advisory services for SaaS companies. Our discussion will look at m...

Trailer of Episode 16: Leading SaaS Metrics will be discussed based on the most recent publicized SaaScan report. Joining the conversation will be Entrepreneur, Advisor and Angel Investor Lauren Thibodeau, the founder of SaaSCan. SaaSCan provides Canadian centric SaaS metrics research as well as Customer Success & Customer Experience advisory services for SaaS companies. Our discussion will lo...

Mahna Taz Artist and Entrepreneur discusses how tech and more specifically Web 3 technology is having an impact on the Art Industry and the opportunities for artists. We have a non-technical discussion around NFTs, AI. Art, Coding, Artist digital tools and where some opportunities are in web3 and the metaverse for creatives.  For more information on Mahna Taz Art Projects find the links below: htt...

Mahna Taz-Artist and Entrepreneur discusses how tech and Web 3 technology is having an impact on the Art Industry and the opportunities for artists. We have a non-technical discussion around NFTs, AI, Art, Coding, Digital tools and of course web3 and the metaverse for creatives. For more information on Mahna Taz Art Projects find the links below. https://www.mahnataz.com/ https://www.instagram.com...

Nazim Ahmed: Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of remx.xyz. Remx is a Web3 company that builds products for creators to tap into new revenue streams in the Metaverse . Remx is a no code platform for artists, brands & designers to co-create with AI to design and mint their own 3D NFT digital collections in the remx.xyz marketplace. For more information find the links below. https://www.remx.xyz/...

Episode 14 Trailer ( Web3-Fashion & Brands with NFTs & The Metaverse) Nazim Ahmed Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of remx.xyz a Web3 company building products for creators to tap into new revenue streams in the Metaverse . Remx.xyz is a no code platform for artists, brands & designers to co-create with AI to design and mint their own 3D NFT digital collections in the remx.xyz marketpla...

Chris Yeh an Investor, Entrepreneur, Mentor and Author of the books: Blitzscaling: The Lightning Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies and The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age. Chris Yeh is also the Founding Partner of the Blitzscaling Academy and Blitzscaling Ventures. We will discuss topics related to Investing, Tech, Entrepreneurship and building valuable companies.

In this episode a wide range of topics are discussed such as: Early-Stage Startups, Innovation, Decentralization, Industry Strategy, the Metaverse and a just for entertainment question at the last half-hour. Joining this episode is previous interview guests Vihangi Mehta-Managing Director of Maple Angels and Michael-Anthony Clement-Director of the Innovation Gatineau Institute. Candid Capital podc...

MLA angels are successful entrepreneurs/executives who invest and take an active interest in early-stage companies. In this episode Vihangi Mehta the managing director is interviewed where we discuss what makes a good angel investor, startups, valuations and tech.

Episode 10 Title: Episode 10- The market News segments Description (300 Words): Market Highlights: VC Investment Fund White Star Capital, Market highlights: EU Q1 Investment, Colombia , Corporate Venture: Amazon, Tokio Marine. Netflix Channel Ads. Category: The market News segments Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/10/netflix-could-introduce-its-ad-supported-plan-as-soon-as-this-year/ https:...

Episode guest Maire Tatibouet is the Chief Marketing Officer of Gate.io (Second Largest Exchange Globally at the time of the recording).  Marie has been in the Crypto space for over 5 years and has been a thought leader in the industry, most recently participating in the Paris Blockchain Week Summit. The topics we will discuss will be related to: NFTs, Crypto and the Metaverse.  You can find more...

Market Highlights:  Regulation-Ai & SPACS, Capital-Valuations/Multiples, Industry-Twitter Takeover, Tech-Healthcare, Visa-NFTS & Sony-Metaverse Sources: (Tech Crunch Heavy Episode): https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/01/ai-act-powers https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/spac-merger-sec-rules-venture-capital https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/01/late-stage-software-startups-might-be-in-the-most...

Market Highlights: Market Correction Commentary, Quantum Computing, Eco-Enzymes, Open Markets Act (App Stores), Digital Markets Act (European Protectionism), EU-U.S. Privacy Shield (Data Trade), Emerging Tech Ecosystem-Colombian Startup Large Series A (Potential Unicorn?) Sources: (Tech Crunch Heavy Episode):  https://techcrunch.com/2022/03/24/colombian-payment-infra-startup-simetrik-lands-20...

Michael-Anthony Clement, works with entrepreneurs and early stage startups. We discuss entrepreneurship, startups, industry and the future.

 Market Highlights: Sony Ventures Corporation Fund, Stipe & Crypto, PEG & Ford Collaboration, Cool Startup Pick

Market Highlights: US Startup Visa Program, The SEC’s New Private Equity Rules Proposal, Microsoft's Open Letter, AI & the Metaverse