Stocks Not Sports

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 itsel...

01-11

57:18

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 design...

05-11

46:12

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 ...

04-27

48:55

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 ar...

04-13

45:03

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 actuall...

03-30

45:47

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 Raymo...

03-16

36:45

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 th...

03-02

42:50

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 ...

02-16

47:06

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 Es...

02-02

01:03:44

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 ultimate...

01-19

01:06:10

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 d...

01-05

44:58

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 “star...

01-05

47:10

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....

10-06

51:26

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...

09-22

42:31

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 rap...