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In this special episode of Tank Talks, recorded at NRTH Festival (formerly Elevate) in downtown Toronto, host Matt Cohen chats with three prominent investors and operators to explore the state of the Canadian tech ecosystem. Michael Garrity, retired CEO of FinanceIt and co-chair of the C100, discusses why Canadian founders need to get better at telling their stories and how the Canada Investment Summit signals growing global interest. Isaac Souweine (Venture Science Fund at Mila) breaks down how Canada’s AI research institutions are pivoting toward commercialization and why we need to calibrate globally, not locally. Elizabeth Yin of Hustle Fund shares why Toronto is her favorite place to scout, the importance of hustle over hype, and how community-building creates lasting founder networks.They explore why there’s never been a better time to build or join early-stage companies, the public markets gap for Canadian startups, how Mila and Vector are responding to talent poaching from big labs, and what it takes to get non-tech capital off the sidelines. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or someone working in a Bay Street tower wondering if you should make the leap, this conversation offers a rare window into where the Canadian ecosystem is headed.Michael Garrity: Telling Canadian Stories and the C100 Mission (03:15)* The C100’s role in keeping Canadian companies in Canada by connecting them to Silicon Valley networks* Why Canadian founders are “crap at telling our stories” and the need to celebrate success* The Canada Investment Summit and why global investors are paying attention* Why the government’s job is to open regulatory spigots, not close deals* The public markets gap: why Canada needs better IPO infrastructure for early-stage companies* The cost of building has dropped to the lowest level ever, so why there’s never been a better time to startIsaac Souweine and the Venture Science Fund: Commercializing Canada’s AI Advantage (09:20)* Mila as the largest collection of AI researchers in the world* The cultural pivot at Mila: from pure research to supporting startups* How external pressure from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Amazon triggered internal change* The 15-person incubation group at Mila providing programs and services* Why Canadian founders need to calibrate globally, not locally* Playing offense by mobilizing Mila and Vector alumni in the Valley to do deals on their turf* What’s coming next: GPU optimization, AI intersection with biotech and material science, robotics, and physical AIElizabeth Yin and Hustle Fund: The Vibe, The Hippocorn, and Global Pre-Seed Investing (16:00)* Hustle Fund’s nine-year history and 700-company portfolio* Why Toronto is Elizabeth’s favorite place to scout: talent, maturity, and less competition than SF* How less capital forces founders to become better business people* The Hustle Fund approach: pre-revenue, under $10M post, and no thesis, just listening to founders* Maintaining community through Hustle Camp and the importance of kindness* AI in the pitch review process (yes, they use it) and how they see 1,000 companies a monthAbout Michael GarrityMichael Garrity is the retired CEO and current Executive Chair of FinanceIt, one of Canada’s leading fintech success stories. He is co-chair of the C100 alongside Mike Wessinger, focused on helping Canadian companies scale globally while staying rooted in Canada.Connect with Michael Garrity: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-garrity-7a87152/About Isaac SouweineIsaac is a partner at the Venture Science Fund, part of the Mila Institute in Montreal. With 10 years in the Canadian VC game at Real Ventures and Pender, he previously ran FounderFuel, one of Canada’s leading accelerators. He holds a background as a product manager and is focused on commercializing Canada’s world-class AI research.Connect with Isaac on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacsouweine/Learn more about Mila: https://mila.quebec/enAbout Elizabeth YinElizabeth Yin is a co-founder and General Partner at Hustle Fund, a pre-seed venture fund that invests globally in early-stage companies. With a portfolio of over 700 companies, Hustle Fund is known for its founder-friendly approach and vibrant community. Elizabeth is based in San Francisco and is an active scout in the Toronto ecosystem.Connect with Elizabeth Yin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethyin/Learn more about Hustle Fund: hustlefund.vcConnect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: rippleventures.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com
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