Head of Open Innovation and VC @ GM. ex-McKinsey, PwC, former mag publisher, Angel, keynote speaker and author of The Uber of Everything. Opinions my own.

Halifax / Toronto
Joined October 2007
50,000 views, a book and 200 speeches later...This was the TEDx talk that launched it all: Three things I learned about disruptive innovation as an UberX driver | ... youtu.be/4L30uIkMeMM via @YouTube – at Toronto, Ontario
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We’re looking for our 3rd partner at Version One At @VersionOneVC, we are strong believers that early-stage investing is best done by small teams that are aligned around a differentiated investment thesis and are investing with high conviction. The partnership is currently @angelatytran and myself. We’re on our 4th fund and 2nd opportunity fund, and we are looking to add a third partner over the course of the next year or so. We like to invest at the edges, not in the mainstream. We like to lead, not follow. We are comfortable betting on founders without (obvious) pedigree. We like to back mission-driven founders that are early in new areas. We love investing in people, not necessarily in existing traction and numbers. And we’re happy to back first-time entrepreneurs that nobody has ever backed. We’ve got a strong conviction in the type of founders we like to invest in…and we’re just as clear as to the type of partner we are looking for as our 3rd partner: - You have some investing experience, either as a solo GP, junior member of a larger firm and/or frequent angel investor. - You are a generalist, but you are more interested in the edges of technology markets (crypto, climate, AI, syn bio, deep tech, AR/VR) than the mainstream. - You want to be a great partner to founders, asking good questions but not always shouting out the answers. - You’re an independent thinker and always look for the contrarian angle to the mainstream opinion. - You’re in the flow connecting with people – either online or in person. You learn from others, and they learn from you, which makes your network sticky. - You’re hungry and want to make your mark on the VC business, acknowledging that this is a decade+ long endeavor. What does not matter: - Your degrees - Your location (but a larger tech ecosystem is a plus) What we’re not looking for: - Transactional people: we thrive to have meaningful connections with both our founders and between ourselves and want to keep it this way. - Candidates that see this position as a springboard to joining a larger fund (if that is your goal, you should apply at such a fund right now). - Candidates that rely on a playbook (there isn’t one in early-stage investing!) There is no formal application process for this role. Please find us on the Internet and reach out in the most meaningful way that reflects what we are looking for. We look forward to meeting you.
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My all-time favorite Venn diagram 😆
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The people to watch in Canadian auto tech: Here are the investors, executives and policy shapers who are driving the industry forward. thelogic.co/news/special-rep…
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How our day has been going in NS #NSStorm – at Halifax, Nova Scotia
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I’ve been in Michigan this week and I’ve been defending our country on a daily basis. – at Mississauga, Ontario
I think we’re all under appreciating “EH!POCALYPSE NOW” which is Pulitzer-worthy in my opinion
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Would be interesting to see if RBCx is bidding on any distressed assets today @sidpaquette – at Toronto, Ontario
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Up at Dark O’Clock to fly to #CES2023 for the first time since 2020 - looking forward to catching up with the next wave of mobility founders and funders #VaccinesWork – at Halifax, Nova Scotia
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My son asked me today if I cry. He’s cried and he saw his Mom cry but he hadn’t seen me cry. I said I cry for loved ones who died but it reminded me that emotions are not only ok but a huge part of learning what is normal. – at Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Gear for commuter e-Biking in -10c (14 F). h/t to @voilakevin to reinforce ski helmet choice
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ChatGPT doesn't provide personalized advice but this seems like solid feedback
Impressive to tour @Li_Recycling in Montreal today and see the company’s sustainable solution for lithium-ion battery recycling. Innovative companies like Lithion contribute to North American regional competitiveness while helping advance shared climate objectives.
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Check out this listing at 2420 Macdonald Street, Halifax, listed for $629,900. viewpoint.ca/cutsheet/202223… – at Halifax, Nova Scotia
Incredibly (considering this is a 1920s shopping list) “Matches” is probably the only thing on this list that never appears in my shopping basket in 2022 – at Halifax, Nova Scotia
Yo, check out this reusable grocery list from the 1920s!
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(For those of you are detail oriented…yes, I do get baby food for lunch snacks) – at Halifax, Nova Scotia
Did you catch our convo w/@tedgraham, Principal at @GM Ventures & the Head of Open Innovation last month? We talked about building relationships w/#startups, investing in the future of transport tech and taking the path to autonomy. Check it out here: hubs.ly/Q01gpJw40
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Representing the east coast @CollisionHQ !
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We’re on the ground in Toronto for @CollisionHQ. If you'll be in the city, we would love to connect. 👊 #collisionconf #Tech #bookedwithsidedoor
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