Stocks Not Sports

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 dri...

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...

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 comm...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Tidew...

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 typical...

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...

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...

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". 

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 ta...

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 cr...

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 i...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, Preside...