Diverse Dividends
Diverse Dividends
Podcast Description
Welcome to CFA Society Toronto's Diverse Dividends, the newest video series from The Analyst, where we uncover the diverse sectors, stories, and leaders shaping Canada’s finance and investment industry.
Diverse Dividends is a video series featuring candid, in-depth interviews with senior leaders across the finance and investment industry. From wealth management and asset management to fintech and compliance, this series showcases the rich mosaic of career paths, challenges, and insights that drive success in finance.
Whether you are a seasoned professional, an emerging leader, or simply curious about the various sectors that power our industry, Diverse Dividends delivers valuable perspectives straight from the experts. New episodes will launch at the beginning of every month, so mark your calendars and stay tuned!
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Content Themes
The series focuses on diverse career paths within the finance and investment sectors, discussing key themes such as leadership development, overcoming obstacles, and the impact of mentorship. Episodes cover topics like personal resilience in challenging environments, unconventional leadership paths, and the significance of diversity in decision-making, exemplified by interviews with leaders such as Wes Hall and Katy Boshart.
Welcome to CFA Society Toronto’s Diverse Dividends, the newest video series from The Analyst, where we uncover the diverse sectors, stories, and leaders shaping Canada’s finance and investment industry.
Diverse Dividends is a video series featuring candid, in-depth interviews with senior leaders across the finance and investment industry. From wealth management and asset management to fintech and compliance, this series showcases the rich mosaic of career paths, challenges, and insights that drive success in finance.
Whether you are a seasoned professional, an emerging leader, or simply curious about the various sectors that power our industry, Diverse Dividends delivers valuable perspectives straight from the experts. New episodes will launch at the beginning of every month, so mark your calendars and stay tuned!
In this episode of Diverse Dividends, host Sara Loriot welcomes Janet Bannister, founder of Kijiji and Staircase Ventures, for a candid and inspiring conversation on venture capital, entrepreneurship, and the human side of investing.
🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How Janet transitioned from launching Kijiji to leading a venture capital firm
Why empathy, trust, and grit matter more than spreadsheets in early-stage investing
The five-pillar founder support platform at Staircase Ventures—an industry-first
Janet’s unique take on risk, drawn from both business and competitive athletics
What she looks for in founders (hint: it’s not just the pitch deck)
💡 Whether you’re in finance, building a startup, or navigating your own career path, Janet’s insights on leadership, resilience, and deliberate growth will resonate deeply.
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