Follow the Money - Wilson Acton, The Birth of a Pre-Seed Fund

In this episode, Wilson Acton rejoins the show to discuss his experience taking companies from back-of-the-napkin ideas to successful exits. As a 4x tech founder focused on agriculture, Wilson has witnessed the maturation of Alberta’s investment ecosystem. He’ll help you unpack the different stages of raising capital from his experience, why some companies have looked beyond the borders of Alberta and Canada for funding, and where we’re picking up momentum.

Show Notes

Wilson is no stranger to innovative ideas. When he shared his ideas in Alberta, everyone told him and his team they were crazy; but when they took their idea out further, they were told to build it! A seasoned entrepreneur, and new fund creator (Tall Grass Ventures), Wilson Acton shares his experiences founding multiple companies, as well as what he’s learned by observing Alberta’s investment landscape.

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