Impact Investing with Jeffery Potvin - Exploring Investing with Purpose

From the dot-com crash to building his own family office, Graham Rowan has seen the hard truths most investors learn too late. In this episode, he shares why the retirement model is broken, what founders and families must do to take control of their financial future, and the mindset shifts needed to build lasting wealth with independence. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Fired by his own wealt...

What if your biggest challenges were the very thing that made you unstoppable? From engineering roots to building and scaling startups with global reach, Anmol Goel has turned obstacles into stepping stones. In this episode, he shares lessons from early failures, why intentional “no’s” can speed up growth, and how to build companies that make both impact and profit. We also cover: – Finding your u...

Serena Nguyen on the $3 Trillion Blue Economy, AI, and Rethinking Growth From mining to Microsoft to marine innovation — Serena Nguyen’s career is anything but typical. In this episode, she unpacks the untapped $3T+ blue economy, why ocean impact is being ignored, and how AI could unlock the time we need to solve our most urgent environmental challenges. We also dig into: – Regenerative vs. Extrac...

Slowing down might be the secret to scaling up. In this episode, executive coach Caterina Lurani joins Jeffery Potvin to unpack the inner game of leadership — from founder burnout and emotional denial to capacity building, identity, and purpose. Whether you’re leading a team, raising capital, or questioning the pace you’re running at, this conversation hits deep. 👉 Topics include: • Why “pitching...

In this episode of Impact Investing, host Jeffery Potvin sits down with internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, coach, and musician Cameron Atlas to explore the power of storytelling, the science of human connection, and how to lead with authenticity in an increasingly noisy world. 💡 Whether you’re a founder, investor, leader, or creator—this episode will change how you approach purpose, perfo...

Reboot Canada, Brightspark Ventures) shares how founders can build smarter, grow sustainably, and avoid the biggest traps startups face today. Whether you're a first-time founder, a deep tech entrepreneur, or a business leader aiming to create lasting value, this episode is packed with hard-earned insights, real founder stories, and mindset shifts you need to win — not just raise money.🔥 Don’...

Are you building a business or just running in circles? In this powerhouse conversation, serial entrepreneur Gregory Shepard (12 exits, nearly $1B in transactions, author of The Startup Lifecycle) reveals HOW slowing down, planning smarter, and thinking differently is the secret to startup success. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or leader, this episode is packed with actionable frameworks, re...

What if a single conversation could change your life—and your business? In this episode of the Impact Investing Podcast, Engel Jones (host of #12minconvos) joins us to explore the true power of authentic dialogue, reflection, and connection. Engel shares: Why pausing and reflecting can spark real transformation in business and life How “manufacturing conversations” leads to healing and perspective...

In Episode 176, Kevin Moore, Founder and Managing Partner at Serac Ventures, shares his invaluable insights on venture capital, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving. With over 18 years of experience in public and private markets, Kevin discusses: - Why investors can't predict success and the importance of portfolio strategy. - The mindset founders need to solve big problems and build impactfu...

Join us as we sit down with Juho Risku, Co-founder and Partner at Butterfly Ventures, to explore the world of entrepreneurship and impact investing. With a background in digital innovation and multiple successful exits, Juho shares his insights on leadership, collaboration, and the power of trust in business. Dive into this episode of Impact Investing to learn how to turn mistakes into opportuniti...

Investing, like art, requires vision—Olga Duka brings both to venture capital. As a GP at Improve Ventures, a serial entrepreneur, and an early-stage investor with two exits (2007, 2010), Olga brings a creative, strategic approach to funding and scaling startups. In this episode of Impact Investing, Olga Duka sits down with Jeffery Potvin to explore: 🎨 The Art & Creativity of Investing: ✔️ Wh...

In this episode of Impact Investing, we sit down with Kamal Hassan, Managing Partner at Loyal VC—a semi-liquid, global venture fund that’s invested in 400+ high-potential entrepreneurs across 65+ countries. Kamal shares how his 20 years as an entrepreneurial CEO and 15 years as an angel investor shaped Loyal’s mission to empower founders and back global innovation. 🌍 🔑 What You’ll Learn: - Why t...

Michel Friedman, is a General Partner at Reflect Ventures. They are helping accredited investors build emerging markets startup portfolios with small tickets. They invest in B2B and B2B2C in areas where digitization enables huge economic gains. In this episode of Impact Investing, we cover: 🌟 Boom and Bust Cycles: Navigating market highs and lows 🌟 Redefining CEO Value: What great leadership rea...

Mark Mitchell, Co-founder and General Partner at Weave VC, shares his journey as an international finance and technology professional with experience across five countries and three continents. In this episode, we dive deep into: • Western Canada’s emerging innovation ecosystem 🌟 • Insights from investing in 8 trailblazing startups 🦄 • DEI, identity politics, and qualifying your prospects 🎯 • T...

In this episode of Impact Investing, we sit down with the extraordinary Shaun Gold, a multi-talented entrepreneur, 2x best-selling author, international speaker, Jeopardy contestant, and startup advisor. Shaun brings a unique mix of insights and humor to topics every startup and entrepreneur should hear about. What you’ll learn: - Networking Tips: Discover how to turn every experience into a netwo...

In this episode of Impact Investing hosted by Jeffery Potvin, we dive deep with James Rickert, Partner at Power Sustainable Lios, to discuss everything from fixing our broken food system to his career in law and how he moved into the startup ecosystem   James shares some unique insights on: The finders, minders, and grinders mentality The harsh truths about our global food system How his legal bac...

Jesse, a dynamic entrepreneur and investor, founded his family office, WieGrow Capital and Consulting, in 2021 alongside his father, Doyle Wiebe. After launching Startup TNT in Saskatchewan in 2021, Jesse has led the continued expansion of the organisation across the country and oversees the programming in the Agri-Food sector. His knack for fostering synergistic connections has empowered prairie...

https://thestartupproject.io/nataraj/ At Microsoft, my focus as a Senior Product Manager is on enhancing Azure Files, leveraging cloud services and machine learning algorithms to optimize enterprise solutions for scalability and security. The role taps into my expertise in software development, ensuring top-tier performance and reliability for our customers. As the founder and host of Startup Proj...

Keo Sar is a creative spirit turned startup operator turned ecosystem builder and angel investor. He has over 15 years of experience in strategy, GTM, business development, sales, and operations. He is currently the COO & Partner at Matter Product Studio, a technology consulting and implementation firm focused on real-world AI applications for mid-market and enterprise companies. Prior to this...

Shrina Kurani is an engineer, entrepreneur, and fact-based problem solver. The daughter of Indian immigrants who sought the American Dream, she has focused her career on building businesses that reduce waste and create quality jobs. Now, Shrina is helping candidates like her run for office and innovators get the support they need to build a more sustainable future.

With over 25 years of experience as a leader in technology & impact businesses and as an angel investor, Keith has accelerated the growth of both small and large companies and raised over $80M in angel investment and venture capital. As a global keynote speaker, teacher, and advisor, he has an unparalleled ability to collaborate with entrepreneurs, employees, and investors to grow businesses a...

Chris Wake is the Founder of Atypical, an early stage venture fund investing in plausible science fiction. He brings two decades of experience as an operator to his investing, including work on both hardware and software in the fields of aerospace, AI, and cybersecurity.

Caterina works with founders and entrepreneurs in the impact space in Europe and in the US. She guides entrepreneurs in navigating complexity, taking difficult decisions with conviction, bringing integrity and bold transparency in their companies. She has been an academic researcher, with a passion for mathematical models, a startup operator and a VC investor. Intellectual challenges, unconvention...

A financial operations and compliance professional, a mentor to early-stage companies, and an occasional investor. Bryan is the founder of Starlight Capital Inc., which has developed an angel investment network and hosted more than 100 conferences for entrepreneurs to meet investors. #impactinvesting #opnaskaninvestor #opnaskanangel #FoundersFundingCouch #PitchIt #supportersfund https://twitter.co...

Jessica Burley is an investor at Planet A Ventures, an [...]