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    Stocks Not Sports

    The podcast where we try to talk about investment ideas in the same casual way we talk about sports with our acquaintances, work colleagues, friends, and family members. This podcast is brought to you by INFOR Financial Group who is committed to providing innovative, forward-thinking financial advice to all of their clients and customers.
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    Christopher Misch and ChargerQuest Help “Drive” the Electric Vehicle Conversation Forward in Canada

    Christopher Misch and ChargerQuest  Help “Drive” the Electric Vehicle Conversation Forward in Canada

    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

    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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

    Stocks Not Sports
    en-usMarch 13, 2024

    Benoit La Salle and Aya “Explore” the Value of Gold, Silver, and the Significant Mining Opportunity in Africa

    Benoit La Salle and Aya “Explore” the Value of Gold, Silver, and the Significant Mining Opportunity in Africa

    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

    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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

    Stocks Not Sports
    en-usFebruary 22, 2023

    Peter Londa and Tantalus Systems “Illuminate” Smart Grid Solutions for Public Power and Electric Utilities.

    Peter Londa and Tantalus Systems “Illuminate” Smart Grid Solutions for Public Power and Electric Utilities.

    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

    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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.



    Stocks Not Sports
    en-usFebruary 08, 2023

    Sam Molyneux and Poppy Health “Breathe” New Life into Indoor Air Quality and Air Safety

    Sam Molyneux and Poppy Health “Breathe” New Life into Indoor Air Quality and Air Safety

    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”.

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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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

    Stocks Not Sports
    en-usJanuary 25, 2023

    Dr. Nicole Adshead-Bell and Bravo Mining “Lead” the Growth of Critical Mineral Production in Brazil

    Dr. Nicole Adshead-Bell and Bravo Mining “Lead” the Growth of Critical Mineral Production in Brazil

    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.

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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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

    Joseph Nakhla and Tribe Property Technologies “Cross” the Digital Chasm in Residential Community Living.

    Joseph Nakhla and Tribe Property Technologies “Cross” the Digital Chasm in Residential Community Living.

    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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    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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.




    Stocks Not Sports
    en-usMay 25, 2022

    Robin Kovitz “Wraps” Women-Led Enterprises, Entrepreneurship, Specialty Retail, and Gift Giving ALL in One Unique Package.

    Robin Kovitz “Wraps” Women-Led Enterprises, Entrepreneurship, Specialty Retail, and Gift Giving ALL in One Unique Package.

    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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    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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

    Joel McLoed and Tidewater “Smell” a Huge Opportunity in the Midstream Business, Transition Energy, and Renewable Natural Gas.

    Joel McLoed and Tidewater “Smell” a Huge Opportunity in the Midstream Business, Transition Energy, and Renewable Natural Gas.

    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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    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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

    Justin Thouin “Coaches” us all on Lowestrates.ca, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Literacy.

    Justin Thouin “Coaches” us all on Lowestrates.ca, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Literacy.

    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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    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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

    Todd Hudson and Axis Auto Finance “Clear a Path” to Vehicle Ownership.

    Todd Hudson and Axis Auto Finance “Clear a Path” to Vehicle Ownership.

    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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

    Justin Raymond and Flexday Provide a “Win-Win” for Employers and Employees with On Demand Access to Professional Workspaces.

    Justin Raymond and Flexday Provide a “Win-Win” for Employers and Employees with On Demand Access to Professional Workspaces.

    After working from home for over two years now, many employees have settled into their new digital workspaces. However, many of these same employees are also looking to escape their homes and desire a flexible work culture that allows them to work from anywhere. As “return to work” mandates are put into effect, employees and employers have embraced a hybrid model where employees can indeed find office space closer to home - but not necessarily their guest bedroom. Enter: Flexday.

    Justin Raymond, CEO & Founder of Flexday, joins Kenrick Sylvestre to discuss the Flexday app, how the marketplace works with landlords, brokers and co-working spaces, and what kinds of options are available for companies that are looking to save costs by downsizing or shrinking their overall real estate footprint. A hybrid work model creates a “distributed” employee base and the Flexday solution essentially keeps employees and employers connected to flexible office space. Flexday provides a solution that helps modernize the way landlords, brokers and tenants operate and they are poised to disrupt the office space model as we know it.

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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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

    Actor Stephen Amell Takes “Action” on the Economics of Superheroes, Wrestling, and Treating his Career Like a Business.

    Actor Stephen Amell Takes “Action” on the Economics of Superheroes, Wrestling, and Treating his Career Like a Business.

    When you're an actor, it can feel like everyone from an agent to a director is a key decision maker but you. So, what does it really mean to be "in the business" of acting?

    Kenrick is joined by Stephen Amell, a highly successful Canadian actor and producer. You may know him by his various aliases including Oliver Queen aka the Green Arrow and Jack Spade from the new Starz hit show "Heels". 

    While they take some time to share their love of comics, television, sports, and some behind the scenes stories, they also take a deep dive into the kind of business decision-making that comes with being the lead on a highly successful series with an 8-year track record, the WWE as a business, broadcast networks and streaming rights, wine-making as an enterprise, and whether Stephen Amell the actor is "fairly valued" or "undervalued".

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    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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

    BookJane’s Workforce Mobilization Platform helps “Nurse” Overworked Healthcare Professionals to a Better State of Mental Health.

    BookJane’s Workforce Mobilization Platform helps “Nurse” Overworked Healthcare Professionals to a Better State of Mental Health.

    The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant negative impact on our healthcare system, and due to the stresses of the situation, many nurses and healthcare facility staff are currently burnt out. So what happens when there's not enough staff to support the very people that need them the most?

    In this episode, Kenrick is joined by Kerry Stewart, an industry veteran in Senior Assisted Living, and Curtis Khan, the CEO of BookJane to tackle this tough conversation. They delve into the issue of mental health as it relates to the shortage of healthcare workers, and how the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating the problem.

    First, Kerry shares real world examples of what a "day in the life" looks like for a worker in a healthcare facility. Curtis then unpacks how BookJane, an emerging technological platform that was specifically built to solve the challenges associated with staffing shortages in healthcare, is helping to ameliorate the situation.

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    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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

    Andrew Kiguel and Tokens.com Help “Build” a Foundation in NFTs, DeFi, and the Metaverse.

    Andrew Kiguel and Tokens.com Help “Build” a Foundation in NFTs, DeFi, and the Metaverse.

    The total market for digital assets is bigger than just Bitcoin and continues to expand at a rapid rate. So how expansive can our emerging digital economy get? Andrew Kiguel, Co-Founder and CEO of Tokens.com joins Kenrick on the podcast to talk about his experience as a crypto entrepreneur and the logarithmic expansion of the Metaverse, DeFi and NFT based digital assets. Kenrick and Andrew break down the biggest buzzwords in the crypto space from Web 3 to Decentraland, unpack the vast Real Estate opportunity in the Metaverse, and why everyone including Rapper Snoop Dogg is immersing themselves in this new digital world.

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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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

    Award-Winning Writer & Producer Leonard Dick Delivers the Perfect “Script” on Hollywood, Writing, Producing and Investing

    Award-Winning Writer & Producer Leonard Dick Delivers the Perfect “Script” on Hollywood, Writing, Producing and Investing

    Due to the creation and adoption of non-linear content, in recent years there have been dramatic changes to both the film and television industry. This means that today's TV writers and producers have been forced to be even more creative and experimental in order to create the next “binge-worthy” show. This monumental shift in how viewers consume content means that networks and production companies now think differently when it comes to investing in properties, and what projects will ultimately be “green-lighted”.  So what does this mean for the humble TV writer/producer?

    In this episode,  Leonard Dick, award-winning television writer and producer of several hit shows including The Good Wife, The Mentalist, House, and Lost, joins Kenrick Sylvestre to unpack today's landscape for TV and film production, the future of non-linear content, and what it's like to land a writing and producing gig today.


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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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    Clive Kinross and Propel Holdings “Serve” Access to Credit and Better Financial Health.

    Clive Kinross and Propel Holdings “Serve” Access to Credit and Better Financial Health.

    Surprisingly, about 3 in 10 Americans experience hardships due to income volatility, approximately 25% of U.S. adults cannot afford to pay a $400 emergency expense and still over 60 million Americans lack access to traditional credit. With a belief that every individual deserves access to credit and ultimately better financial health, online lender Propel Holdings is trying to solve this problem. In this episode, Kenrick Sylvestre is joined by Clive Kinross, CEO and Co-founder of Propel, to discuss the lack of access to traditional credit, whether "sub-prime" is really a dirty word, and to discuss how their industry-leading AI technology makes credit decisions in under 10 seconds.

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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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    Darrell Heaps and Q4 “Energize” Capital Markets Communications for their Global Customer Base.

    Darrell Heaps and Q4 “Energize” Capital Markets Communications for their Global Customer Base.

    The capital markets is experiencing significant disruption so Investor Relations and Corporate Communications have become more important than ever. Q4 Inc. is leading the way with a comprehensive capital markets communications platform used by public companies, investment banks and investors to discover, communicate and engage with one another. In this episode, Kenrick Sylvestre is joined by Founder and CEO of Q4 Inc. Darrell Heaps to discuss the landscape and the 15-year journey from a “start-up” to one of the Globe and Mail's Top Growing Companies in 2021. They also unpack the importance of investor relations, investor activism, and investor conferences in both the digital and physical space. 

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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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    David MacMillan and Deveron help “Drive” AgTech and Farming to the Next Level. - Episode 19

    David MacMillan and Deveron help “Drive” AgTech and Farming to the Next Level. - Episode 19

    We've all heard the phrase "farmers feed cities", and today there is even more pressure on farmers to not only feed us, but also to do it in a way that's fast, cost efficient and sustainable! The Agriculture Technology, or AgTech, industry is making massive waves in helping farmers to do exactly that. With the use of technological innovations like drones, data mining and AI, AgTech companies are helping farmers and agricultural entities reduce costs, increase yields and improve farm outcomes. In this episode, David MacMillan, President, CEO and Co-Founder of Deveron Corp joins Kenrick to take a hard look at the agricultural landscape and unpack how Deveron is creating “Electronic Field Records” which help farmers make better decisions. With a 90% customer retention rate, Deveron has securely planted its seed with the farmers and agronomists of the future.

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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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    Stocks Not Sports
    en-usOctober 06, 2021

    Jorge Ganoza and Fortuna Silver perform classical “Dressage” while Building a Diversified Precious Metals Company - Episode 18

    Jorge Ganoza and Fortuna Silver perform classical “Dressage” while Building a Diversified Precious Metals Company - Episode 18

    In the current backdrop, the U.S. Fed's favoured inflation gauges continue to accelerate and in an inflationary environment, the value of gold, silver and other precious metals are top-of-mind for investors. 

    In this episode, Kenrick is joined by Jorge Ganoza, President, CEO and Co-Founder of Fortuna Silver Mines to unpack a number of factors related to precious metals mining and investing. Fortuna recently completed the acquisition of Roxgold to create a low-cost, intermediate gold and silver producer, and announced 2021 gold equivalent production guidance of 283,000 to 323,000 ounces which represents a year-over-year increase of 90 to 116%. 

    With four producing mines and another eight development projects, Fortuna is an exciting growth story with strong free cash flow generation. Kenrick and Jorge discuss joining the family business, inflation and its relationship to gold and silver, the price of gold over the long term, investing in West Africa, management’s alignment with shareholders, and how Fortuna is thinking about ESG issues and responsible mining. Jorge also shares his love for equestrian events and the magic of Peruvian Paso horses.

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    Darius Eghdami and FansUnite “Bet” on the Future of Online Gaming - Episode 17

    Darius Eghdami and FansUnite “Bet” on the Future of Online Gaming - Episode 17

    According to a recent study, between 76% and 79% of adult Canadians have participated in some form of gambling and the sports betting industry in this country is projected to grow to almost $30 billion over the next five years.  With a total market size of over US$200 billion in the United States, the North American sports betting industry is absolutely immense. 

    In this episode Kenrick is joined by Darius Eghdami, President of FansUnite Entertainment. Together they discuss the rapidly evolving world of online sports betting, the hyper-growth of the industry, what it means for esports, how technology has changed the gaming space as we know it, and how FansUnite and its vertically integrated model is taking online gaming and sports betting to a whole new level.

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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! 

    Find more information about INFOR Financial at https://inforfg.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.