About this episode

Mark Benning discusses his journey and insights on building a successful venture capital firm in Western Canada.

In this insightful interview, Mark Benning shares his journey from Silicon Valley startups to founding the Sprout Fund in Edmonton, highlighting the strategies, people, and operations behind successful venture capital investments in Western Canada. Discover how regional ecosystems can thrive with the right vision, network, and perseverance. Key Takeaways Having experience working in a start-up is important for becoming a solid investorInvestors learn as much from their losses as their winsBei...

People in this episode

Host: Gordon Sheppard

Guest: Mark Benning

Topics covered

• venture capital
• investment strategies
• regional ecosystems
• startups
• business growth

Keywords

• venture capital
• investing
• startups
• Western Canada
• business strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Excelsior, Sprout Fund

Places: Western Canada, Silicon Valley, Edmonton

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