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Are you ready to follow the money? Mark Mitchell is the Principal of VC firm Red Thread Ventures and Chapter President at Valhalla Private Capital, so he understands the pros and cons of both angel syndicate funds and traditional VC funds. Not only will you gain insights into both, but Mark shares his unique gathering approach to building Red Thread Ventures, rather than hunting down deals. Given they've invested over $15M CAD into 18 companies, Mark is the perfect guide to break down misconceptions about what investing looks like and who can participate.

Show Notes

Mark is a focused man - he speaks fluent Mandarin, holds two Master’s degrees, and is a Principal at a global investment and advisory network here in Alberta - Red Thread Ventures. In this new era, your business needs to be focused more than ever before - and Mark is here to help you. Recently, Mark become dedicated to the idea of strategic connections over deal flow. This episode offers advice on how to do that, explains the difference between angel investing and traditional investing, and points out what makes Alberta such an advantage.

What is Collisions YYC?

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Tyler Chisholm hosts Alberta’s best and brightest minds who are shaping the very landscape of our province with their work in fields like Technology, FinTech, Energy, Healthcare, Education, AI, and more. Tyler’s inherent curiosity and exploratory style fuel candid conversations with the people who are driving change in our city, our province and the world.

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