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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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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.
Nuclear power has long been on the decline but nations like the UK, France and Japan are leading a nuclear comeback. In this episode, Kenrick is joined by Troy Boisjoli, CEO of ATHA Energy Corp, to discuss the growing need for nuclear energy, whether or not major industrialized nations can hit their emissions targets without it, and what makes Saskatchewan and the Athabasca basin home to the largest and highest-grade uranium deposits in the world. Troy and Kenrick also dig into the fascinating science behind nuclear energy, the energy intensity of uranium, as well as the significant and growing electricity demand driven by AI and data centres. They also explain why with over 8.5 million acres of exploration land in the Athabasca Basin, the Thelon Basin, and the Central mineral belt, ATHA Energy is emerging as Canada’s premier uranium exploration company. CREDITS: Host: Kenrick Sylvestre, Principal and Head of Distribution at INFOR Financial Guest: Troy Boisjoli, CEO of ATHA Energy 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 .…
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 .…
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 .…
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 .…
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 --- 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 .…
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 --- 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 .…
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: - C anada'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 --- 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 .…
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? --- 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 .…
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 --- 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 .…
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 --- 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 .…
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. --- 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 .…
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. --- 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 .…
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". --- 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 .…
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. --- 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 .…
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. --- 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 .…
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. --- 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 .…
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. --- 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 .…
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. --- 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 .…
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. --- 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 .…
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. --- 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 .…
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. --- 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 .…
As Blockchains continue to mature and Blockchain applications keep getting more and more advanced, they are changing the world as we know it. In this episode Kenrick is joined by Founder and CEO of SX Network and Layer 2 Blockchain, Andrew Young, to break down some of the most commonly used key terms in the blockchain world, explain the function of Layer 2 Blockchains, opine on the validity of Non-Fungible tokens (or NFTs) as investments and helps us understand the different classifications of crypto token asset classes. Andrew also walks us through the value proposition and difference between a blockchain token, which represents a piece of a “mini digital economy”, versus a distributed app token that only gives fractional ownership of a single application, and why Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has the potential to disrupt the centralized banking system, art markets and even voting standards. --- 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 .…
Once again, our healthcare systems remain challenged even though Mental Health is gearing up to be the next Global Pandemic. However, there is some good news as Digital Health and Virtual Care have stepped into the breach, provided an effective solution for many patients, and is clearly here to stay. Organizations across North America are looking to Virtual Care, Employee Assistance Programs, and Technology to help their people over the long haul. In this episode Kenrick is joined by Founder and CEO of Dialogue, Cherif Habib, to explore Dialogue’s virtual care platform, how it is disrupting primary care in both mental and physical health, their partnerships with some of the top insurance companies across Canada, and how they just keep growing! --- 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 .…
The Cannabis market continues to grow rapidly but while it is fully legal in Canada, the regulatory framework continues to evolve in the United States. As the opportunity in the U.S. is still fairly “green”, there are several factors that come into play when we think about its expansion and whether or not this ultimately could be a US$100 Billion market. Shawn Dym, Managing Director at York Plains Investment Corp and Executive Chairman of Humble + Fume joins Kenrick to dig a little deeper into how a changing political landscape, as well as banking and drug policy reforms, are impacting the industry. They also discuss the scale of the cannabis distribution business, the types of initiatives and products that help to drive higher margins, and why this could be a completely overlooked segment of the industry. --- 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 .…
For many of us, “life at work” has never been more intertwined with “life at home” and this has created new pressures for everyone. With employee Mental Health as a very real concern, how can employers manage these new challenges in a healthy way? In this episode Stephen Liptrap, President and CEO of LifeWorks Inc. joins Kenrick to discuss LifeWorks' holistic approach to employee health and wellness through their personalized digital health solutions. While Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) have made some serious innovations over the years, Kenrick and Stephen break down that evolution, the need for further improvement, and the new challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic poses for employee Mental Health and performance as individuals return to the workplace. --- 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 .…
With low interest rates, high demand, and even higher prices, the current Real Estate market seems more daunting than ever. Brian Lang, President and CEO of Real Matters is on a mission to change that. Real Matters uses technological innovation to help home buyers from the beginning to the end of their journey. In this episode, Kenrick and Brian discuss the U.S housing market, housing demand, COVID's impact, and how Real Matters is “changing the game” in the Appraisal market. --- 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 .…
This week we're flipping the script and focusing on the "sports" rather than the “stocks” with Dan Schulman, Sports Broadcaster and Voice of the Toronto Blue Jays. Calling back to his early actuarial education, Dan joins Kenrick to discuss the business side of his career, the massive debt loads incurred by professional sports teams due to the pandemic, the Esports industry, and the future of Major League Baseball fandom. --- 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 .…
Sneakers are no longer just for running. Sneakers have evolved into a culture, a status symbol, a platform, an investment and a multi-billion dollar global industry! In this episode Kenrick is joined by Dion Walcott, Principal at Yellowbrick Impact which provides access to education through funded scholarships enabled by brand partnerships. Dion has made some incredible moves using sneakers to support social action and create opportunities for brands to pursue diversity and career opportunities. So what's in a sneaker? We discuss kicks, Sneakerheads, brand activations, sneaker design, the booming business behind StockX, and why it's important to invest in impactful initiatives like Yellowbrick and MARTK’D. --- 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 .…
"Unified communications" might sound like a forgein concept to you, but it's actually something most people use everyday! Since the shift to working and learning from home, Unified Communications (UC) has boomed with virtual communications like video calls and instant messaging becoming the glue holding us all together. In this episode Bill Wignall, President and CEO of Sangoma Technologies joins Kenrick to discuss what Unified Communications really means, Sangoma's growth with its Communication as a Service (CaaS) model, the role of open-source software, and the US$437 million acquisition of Star2Star Communications. --- 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 .…
Since the pandemic hit last year, stay-at-home content and streaming services have had a serious boom. So what's it like to be on the inside? Jennifer McCarron, President and CEO of Thunderbird Entertainment joins Kenrick Sylvestre to discuss what it's like to be a big player in the streaming wars and working with giants like LEGO and Lucasfilm. As one of the most innovative and fastest growing companies in Canada, they explore Thunderbird Entertainment's evolution and what drives the decision to grow the business organically versus acquiring new properties. --- 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 .…
What does it mean to be a Sustainable Investor these days? After 20 years in ESG analysis and strategies, guest Martin Grosskopf lays it all on the table. In this episode, Kenrick looks to Martin to better understand ESG investing and break down an investors role in sustainability, the trends that have blossomed, and the trends that have been just too early to hit the mark. How do we invest in a sustainable future now? --- 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 .…
Where does gold fit into a modern investment world? Mike Gentile, investor, director and strategic advisor for several junior mining companies, joins Kenrick to take a hard look at what mining gold really looks like, and what to look for as a potential investor. What role does inflation play in investing in precious metals, and what do terms like “heap leach operation”, “true width” and “dry stacked tailings” actually mean? --- 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 .…
How is pain understood in a clinical versus personal sense? Grant Connelly, CEO at NeuPath, joins Kenrick to really dig into how pain is measured and managed, and when addiction comes to play. They unpack the link between chronic pain and addiction, alternatives to opioids and why pain clinics aren’t always painted in a favourable light. Chronic pain specialists can’t all be just high billers, can they? --- 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 .…
These days everyone's talking about Bitcoin, so why is it still so elusive as an investment? Alex Tapscott, Key Opinion Leader in Bitcoin and Blockchain and Co-Author of the best selling book, Blockchain Revolution, joins Kenrick on the podcast. They discuss how to think about blockchain, the cryptocurrency ecosystem as a whole, and why Carolina Panthers' Offensive Tackle Russell Okung is now receiving half of his $13 million NFL salary in Bitcoin. --- 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 .…
It’s time to take a hard look at Bitcoin. Jaime Leverton, the CEO of Hut 8 Mining Corp, joins Kenrick to discuss cryptocurrency mining. They break down exactly what Bitcoin and Blockchain are, the ecosystem, and if it’s worth getting invested. Are the fundamentals for Bitcoin really different this time? --- 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 .…
The worlds of pain management, medical cannabis and psychedelics are intersecting, so what does this ultimately mean? Dr. Hance Clarke, Director of Pain Services and Medical Director of the Pain Research Unit at the Toronto General Hospital, joins Kenrick to break it all down. They discuss macro trends in the public markets, cannabis, new Healthcare IT for patient care, and risk factors associated with continued opioid use and after major surgery. --- 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 .…
Where does it make sense to invest these days? Jimmy Khing Shan, Partner & Portfolio Manager at Slate Securities, joins Kenrick Sylvestre to talk about real estate and what investing in real property looks like today. They discuss the historically wide spread between the ten year GOC yield and the Canadian REIT yield, how COVID-19 has affected the Canadian REIT, and why everyone seems to think they’re an untrained real estate expert. --- 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 .…
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