The newly introduced Self-Certified Investor category by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is a welcome addition to democratize access to startup investments. While this opens up new opportunities, it also comes with specific criteria and limitations that potential investors should be aware of. Who Qualifies? To...
Investing in promising startups has always been an exclusive activity for venture funds, large institutions, or the ultra-wealthy (Angel Investors). While it's true that investing in startups is very risky, with more than 50% of startups failing, a well-diversified startup investment portfolio has historically shown an...
HelloFresh x Culinary Content Creators This post is out of left field for me, but this product idea has been ruminating in my head for a while and I want to stress test it. As with all product ideas, this starts with a story: I’ve always...
Our electric needs are expected to increase. Developments in EVs, increase in demand due to climate change, and fueling economic growth all require electric capacity to be built up. Not any source will do. Governments, investors, and consumers are all looking for a sustainable solution that...
Let’s start with an interesting estimate: Half of all new vehicles sold in the US and Canada will be EVs by 2030. Meeting such demand will require an unprecedented number of batteries. Canada is uniquely situated to benefit greatly from this increase in demand. I will...
Deal announcements have been coming in left, right, and centre from car and battery companies as they realize the potential upside of establishing mining, processing, and production facilities in Canada to get access to the North American market. Placing these developments on a map, along with...
In Canada, we have deployed no offshore wind projects to date. What can we learn from the North Sea?
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