The Rundown 8/13/26: AI’s Infrastructure Problem Is Bigger Than We Think
Watch now | Episode 334 - Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo unpack the growing fight over data centers, energy, water, and Canada’s place in the AI boom.
Tank Talks with Matt Cohen
Tank Talks is a straight-talking podcast featuring candid conversations with founders, investors, and builders, offering real-world strategies and no-fluff insights on startups and innovation.
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CRO of Affirm on How “Buy now, pay later” Makes Money
Watch now | Episode 333 - Wayne Pommen delivers the kind of straight talk that comes from building and scaling one of Canada's most successful fintech stories.
The Money Behind Money in VC | Julia Maltby
Watch now | Episode 332 - For GPs raising funds, LPs evaluating managers, and anyone curious about venture from every side of the table.
Why Software Lost Its Moat and Deep Tech Is Winning with Jacob Jackson of Julian Capital
Watch now | Episode 331 - The most competitive market in history is foundation models. Today, we chat with Jacob Jackson on what's still defensible: networks, talent density, and pulling the ladder up behind you.
The Rundown 7/20/26: TouchBistro’s Collapse, Meta’s $13B AI Bet, and Canada’s Defence Boom
Watch now | Episode 330 - Listen now for candid insights on startup valuations, defence tech, AI infrastructure, and venture capital risk.
Paul Ziadé: Why Canada’s Defence Complacency Ends with North Vector Dynamics
Watch now | Episode 329: Paul Ziadé offers sharp insights for defence founders, investors, and policymakers navigating Canada’s rapidly evolving defence ecosystem.
The 4.3 Trillion Dollar Problem: Why Venture’s Liquidity Crisis Is Here to Stay with John Rikhtegar and Peter Walker
Watch now | Episode 328 - If you're a GP raising capital, an LP sorting through manager pitches, or just trying to make sense of where venture is headed, this episode is a must-listen.
Arctic Edge Panel: Defence Tech, Dual-Use, and the Future of Canadian Innovation
Watch now | Episode 327 - "The Backers" brings together leading Canadian investors to dissect the burgeoning defence technology sector in Canada.
Toronto Tech Week and the New Era of Canadian Startup Ambition
Watch now | Episode 326 - Matt Cohen brings listeners inside Toronto Tech Week with a live podcast studio recorded at the Toronto Homecoming event.
The Rundown 6/23/26: The AI Hype Machine, Canada’s Capital Gap, and the Return of Hard Tech
Watch now | Episode 325 - This episode breaks down why real moats may come from deep tech, defense, energy, chips, space infrastructure, and hard-to-build businesses.