Published Jul 11, 2024

Janet Bannister⁠ from ⁠Staircase Ventures⁠

Janet Bannister, founder of Staircase Ventures, explores her dynamic entrepreneurial journey from eBay to pioneering Kijiji in Canada, offers insights on the expanding Canadian venture landscape and its allure for US investors, and reveals her innovative strategies in launching Staircase Ventures to empower burgeoning entrepreneurs.

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Janet Bannister⁠ from ⁠Staircase Ventures⁠

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Founder Support System

Building Strong Relationships

Starting Staircase Ventures

Canadian Venture Landscape

Strategic Board Involvement

Believing in Yourself

Venture Capital Insights

Silicon Valley Journey

Launching Kijiji

Successful Fundraising Journey

Canadian Classified Success

Avoiding Burnout

Strategic Investment Approach

Effective Board Meetings

Questions from this episode

How important is responsiveness in venture capital?

Episode Highlights

Entrepreneurial Journey

Canadian Venture Landscape

Founding Staircase Ventures

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Vedant Suri from General Catalyst

Jean Schmitt from Jolt Capital

Jodi Krakower Kessler from 3L Capital

⁠Dan Belostotsky⁠ from ⁠HonestDoor⁠

Alyssa Spagnolo from Banyan Infrastructure

Neha Khera from 2048 Ventures

Antoine Nivard from Blank Ventures

Jonathan Shaanan from Circle K Ventures

Jordan McFarlen from Conexus Venture Capital

Brendan Baker from Rackhouse Venture Capital

Vaneezeh Siddiqui from Thomson Reuters Ventures

Sam Ifergan from iGan Partners

William Johnson from Vancouver Tech Journal

Jevon MacDonald from Tier

Janet Bannister⁠ from ⁠Staircase Ventures⁠

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Entrepreneurial JourneyJanet Bannister, founder of Staircase Ventures, shares her journey from eBay to launching Kijiji in Canada. She discusses her experiences in Silicon Valley and the challenges of entering the Canadian market.

Entrepreneurial Journey

Canadian Venture LandscapeJanet Bannister examines the evolving landscape of Canadian venture capital, emphasizing its resilience and the growing interest from US investors. She highlights the significant growth in investments and the increasing recognition of Canadian talent.

Canadian Venture Landscape

Founding Staircase VenturesJanet Bannister shares her journey from Real Ventures to founding Staircase Ventures, focusing on her passion for supporting entrepreneurs. She discusses her innovative approach to founder development and the rapid success of her fundraising efforts.

Founding Staircase Ventures

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