We know that the Electric Vehicle boom is well underway but what is the state of the EV charger network in Canada? How vast is it today and is it developed enough to support mass EV adoption in this country?

In this episode, Kenrick is joined by Christopher Misch, Founder and CEO of ChargerQuest, an emerging Canadian EV charging company that is focused on turnkey EV infrastructure servicing hospitality, real estate, commercial businesses, high traffic hubs and more. Christopher and Kenrick discuss the EV industry as a whole, the costs and benefits of owning an EV, government incentives, tax credits, the challenges facing EV charging infrastructure and ChargerQuest's two-pronged approach to finding success in the industry.

CREDITS:
Host: Kenrick Sylvestre, Principal and Head of Distribution at INFOR Financial
Guest: Christopher Misch, Founder and CEO at ChargerQuest
Editor and Production: Kattie Laur

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What is the true value of gold? Is it its scarcity or utility as a store of value?  

Benoit La Salle,  President & CEO of Aya Gold & Silver joins Kenrick to explain why gold is so difficult to find, so difficult to produce, and why it is recognized as a true store of value. They also discuss silver’s value as both an industrial metal and a precious metal and how a push for a “greener” environment should further drive silver demand going forward. 

Benoit also talks about his 25-year journey in the mining sector, his operating experience in West Africa, why gold and silver are on the cusp of a significant bull market run, how Africa is still relatively “new” when it comes to precious metal discoveries, and why Morocco is currently one of the most attractive mining jurisdictions globally. 

In addition, with the Zgounder Silver mine set to quadruple production from two million ounces in 2022 to approximately eight million ounces by 2024, Benoit’s Aya Gold & Silver remains one of the highest growth precious metals companies in the world.

CREDITS:
Host: Kenrick Sylvestre, Principal and Head of Distribution at INFOR Financial
Guest: Benoit La Salle,  President & CEO of Aya Gold & Silver
Editor and Production: Kattie Laur

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not to be taken as investment advice and participants or employees of INFOR Financial group may own securities discussed in this podcast. While we love all of our guests, this podcast may contain forward looking statements, investment opinions and comments that we DO NOT agree with AT ALL! 

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The inflection point for decarbonization is upon us, but how prepared is our power infrastructure for this new world order?

When the Internet of things (IoT), and the electrification of everything from homes to schools to the workplace, is combined with floods, droughts, tropical storms, wildfires, and other looming catastrophic weather events, there's never been a more crucial time to scrutinize the current state of the aging electric grid.

Peter Londa, CEO of Tantalus systems joins Kenrick Sylvestre to take a hard look at the relationship between energy demand and climate concerns, how utilities can become more resilient, the numbers behind the additional power consumption associated with Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption, and why the grid will struggle to keep up with this incremental demand. They also take a fascinating look at how smaller communities are using Tantalus’ smart grid and advanced metering infrastructure and the benefits associated with their TRUSense Fiber Gateway product.

CREDITS:
Host: Kenrick Sylvestre, Principal and Head of Distribution at INFOR Financial
Guest: Peter Londa, CEO of Tantalus Systems
Editor and Production: Kattie Laur

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not to be taken as investment advice and participants or employees of INFOR Financial group may own securities discussed in this podcast. While we love all of our guests, this podcast may contain forward looking statements, investment opinions and comments that we DO NOT agree with AT ALL! 

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If we've learned anything over the last few years it's how much air quality and circulation can impact our lives, especially when it comes to respiratory conditions and communicable diseases in the workplace. 

In this episode, Kenrick is joined by the co-CEO of Poppy Health, Sam Molyneux, to discuss the incredible technology that is tackling airborne infection control and how it can potentially change global commercial and public indoor spaces as we know it. 

Sam comes armed with an extensive background in Biochemistry, Medical Biophysics, cancer research, and of course, he notably sold his previous company Meta to Mark Zuckerberg and the Zuckerberg Chan Initiative. 

Kenrick and Sam take a hard look at the history of airborne pollutants, its link to asthma and other breathing conditions, the current state of indoor breathing spaces in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how nanoparticles could be the ideal solution for the global air quality problem. They also discuss how Poppy can make this world a safer place to “breathe”.

RESOURCES:

• Current Toronto Air Quality (2021 Wildfire Live Readings)
• Ambient (outdoor) air pollution
• U.S. forest fires make the Big Smoke even smokier, but there's no risk to human health, expert says
• Indoor Air Quality – Legislation

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CREDITS:
Host: Kenrick Sylvestre, Principal and Head of Distribution at INFOR Financial
Guest: Sam Molyneux, co-CEO of Poppy Health
Editor and Production: Kattie Laur

Stocks Not Sports is a podcast brought to you by INFOR Financial Group. We talk about investment ideas in the same casual way we talk about sports. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not to be taken as investment advice and participants or employees of INFOR Financial group may own securities discussed in this podcast. While we love all of our guests, this podcast may contain forward looking statements, investment opinions and comments that we DO NOT agree with AT ALL! 

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How does mining impact the world's shift to a "greener economy"? 

Kenrick Sylvestre is joined by Nicole Adshead-Bell, Lead Director at Bravo Mining Corp, to discuss the future of mining given the robust demand for key battery metals driven by electric vehicle adoption. 

They also discuss Brazil's role as a global leader in mining, the impact of the new/old Lula political regime, if promoting a greener future is at odds with the mining industry, and whether or not the country itself is currently undervalued.

RESOURCES:

• Total nickel demand by sector and scenario, 2020-2040

• Platinum and the Hydrogen Economy

• Lula campaign mulls new mining royalties in Brazil, spooking industry

• Facts First: Lula is inaccurate when citing reduction of deforestation in the Amazon in the PT governments

• Brazil’s president-elect Lula vows greener mining

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CREDITS:
Host: Kenrick Sylvestre, Principal and Head of Distribution at INFOR Financial
Guest: Nicole Adshead-Bell, Lead Director Bravo Mining Corp
Editor and Production: Kattie Laur

Stocks Not Sports is a podcast brought to you by INFOR Financial Group. We talk about investment ideas in the same casual way we talk about sports. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not to be taken as investment advice and participants or employees of INFOR Financial group may own securities discussed in this podcast. While we love all of our guests, this podcast may contain forward looking statements, investment opinions and comments that we DO NOT agree with AT ALL! 

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How much of a role does technology have in building a community? For Joseph Nakhla, Founder and CEO at Tribe Property Technologies, not only is technology an essential part of managing a multifamily residential property, but it is also key to addressing the needs of property managers, landlords, and property owners alike.

Kenrick is joined by Joseph to discuss urbanization trends in both Canada and the United States, how "unaffordable housing" is pushing new families to the condo market or multifamily residences, the impact of rising interest rates, how rental rates have returned to pre-pandemic levels, and the complexities involved with condo modernization and residential community living. With the exponential growth of condo developments in North America, there is a dire need for modernization that allows property managers, property owners, and tenants to become more “interconnected” when it comes to communication, services, and oversight.

Kenrick and Joseph explore what Tribe’s technology looks like, their digital partnerships, and how with 8 acquisitions in their history and approximately 40,000 units under management today, why Tribe is at the leading edge of a major digital transformation in the real estate industry.

RESOURCES:
- Canada's large urban centres continue to grow and spread
- Over Two-Thirds of the Nation’s Counties Had Natural Decrease in 2021
- National Price Map
- The average cost to rent a condo in Toronto in 2022 revealed
- COMMUNITIES SLOW TO MODERNIZE

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Becoming a successful entrepreneur is a unique journey for women as the statistics show that there are STILL significant, systemic challenges for females looking to run their own business. Since the pandemic began there's been a “boom” in female self-starters looking for work-life balance and a career that fulfills them. So why are there still so many barriers to entry for these emerging business leaders?

Kenrick is joined by Robin Kovitz the CEO of Baskits, a specialty retailer that designs, manufacturers, and delivers unique and luxurious gifts to over 40,000 customers across Canada and the United States. After years in investment banking, consulting, and private equity, Robin overcame several obstacles to become the CEO of this rapidly growing enterprise.

They discuss the “intangible” qualities that make for a successful entrepreneur, why there is lower representation of female entrepreneurs across the Canadian business landscape, what it really means to support women-led enterprises and so much more. They also discuss the rapid growth at Baskits, why there's been a gift basket revival, and why, according to the numbers, women-led enterprises actually perform better over time.

RESOURCES:
- Canada looking to double number of female entrepreneurs by 2025
- 19 Compelling Women Entrepreneurs Statistics for 2022
- Women Entrepreneurship is Growing in Canada
- Minister Ng announces Women Entrepreneurship Strategy investments
- Set Up to Fail: Explaining When Women-Led Businesses Are More Likely to Fail
- Women-led startups get much less funding than men. Female investors hope to change that
- What Does It Truly Mean To Put Your People First?

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not to be taken as investment advice and participants or employees of INFOR Financial group may own securities discussed in this podcast. While we love all of our guests, this podcast may contain forward looking statements, investment opinions and comments that we DO NOT agree with AT ALL! 

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The Oil and Gas sector has never been under more scrutiny than it is today. With renewable or “green” energy at the forefront of people's minds and the war in Russia creating high oil prices and a surge in gasoline prices at the pump, there are a lot of questions surrounding the carbon-based natural resources that keep our world running.

Kenrick is joined by Joel MacLeod, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Tidewater Midstream and Tidewater Renewables to unpack the many complexities of the oil and gas industry. They talk about the midstream business, break down some key industry terms like API gravity, LCFS, Carbon capture and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), and explore Joel's thoughts regarding the global energy markets as a whole. They also discuss the future of coal, oil, gasoline prices, and how renewable diesel could help fill a notable void in the transportation fuel markets.

Finally, there is an interesting discussion about the role of methane - yes, cow gas! - and the value proposition of collecting cow manure and converting it into Renewable Natural Gas.

RESOURCES:
- SHORT-TERM ENERGY OUTLOOK
- The next shock?
- Drowning in oil
- Lower For Shorter? Looking Back At The 1997-1999 Oil Price Downturn
- Column: U.S. diesel stocks set to fall critically low

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not to be taken as investment advice and participants or employees of INFOR Financial group may own securities discussed in this podcast. While we love all of our guests, this podcast may contain forward looking statements, investment opinions and comments that we DO NOT agree with AT ALL! 

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What does it mean to be a successful entrepreneur? Kenrick is joined by Justin Thouin, Co-Founder at LowestRates.ca, to discuss his journey as an entrepreneur and how the company he started, LowestRates.ca, is saving billions of dollars for Canadians on car insurance, mortgages and more. They dissect the different kinds of entrepreneurs (innovator, imitator, large, small, scaleup, social, etc.) and whether entrepreneurs are typically problem solvers or risk-takers. Justin also addresses an article he wrote five years ago, "Canadians need to admit that they have a financial literacy problem”, and discusses an insightful avocado toast analogy when it comes to saving money on car insurance. As household debt continues to swell, are most Canadians still financially illiterate or can financial education help us all better manage our day-to-day expenses?

RESOURCES:
- Millennials, Don't Feel Bad About Drinking Lattes Or Eating Avocado Toast
- Top 6 Reasons New Businesses Fail
- Seven Characteristics Of Successful Startup App Entrepreneurs

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not to be taken as investment advice and participants or employees of INFOR Financial group may own securities discussed in this podcast. While we love all of our guests, this podcast may contain forward looking statements, investment opinions and comments that we DO NOT agree with AT ALL! 

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Approximately 3 million used vehicles are sold annually in Canada which represents a $40 Billion used auto market. The average life expectancy of a car continues to increase, and it seems like there's never been a better time for Canadians to own a car, especially during a time when public transit no longer feels like a safe option. 

Todd Hudson, CEO of Axis Auto Finance, joins Kenrick Sylvestre to discuss Axis's leadership in the vehicle finance space, and how its customers can actually improve their credit rating through an Axis loan. They also chat about the “game changing” DriveAxis.ca portal which provides customers access to over 20,000 vehicles, and allows them to buy a car, secure financing and have it delivered right to their home – all from their smartphone! 

They unpack the sheer scale of the online used vehicle market, the "Amazon Effect'', the Axis Credit Engine (or ACE) underwriting platform, and so much more. Together they relive their football glory days, or at least Todd's anyways, look ahead to the future for auto loans and what it really means when more consumers have access to them.

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not to be taken as investment advice and participants or employees of INFOR Financial group may own securities discussed in this podcast. While we love all of our guests, this podcast may contain forward looking statements, investment opinions and comments that we DO NOT agree with AT ALL! 

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