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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jay Crone, Managing Director and Venture Capitalist at Deloitte Ventures, to explore the firm’s strategic approach to corporate venture capital. Jay shares Deloitte Ventures’ investment thesis, focusing on supporting innovative Canadian startups at Series A and B stages across key sectors like cybersecurity, climate tech, fintech, future of work, health tech, and AI. Listeners will gain an inside look at how Deloitte leverages its vast network of 1,500 partners and 15,000 employees to source deals and add value beyond capital by helping startups navigate Deloitte’s complex ecosystem and access enterprise clients. Jay also discusses his diverse career journey—from government and investment banking to entrepreneurship and corporate VC—and how those experiences shape his investment philosophy. The episode delves into Deloitte’s due diligence process, the importance of founder relationships, and the firm’s strategic role as a co-investor. Jay highlights emerging trends, particularly the promise of vertical AI tailored to industry-specific needs, and shares his bullish outlook on fintech innovations like stablecoins and cross-border payments. He offers candid advice for entrepreneurs on risk-taking and aligning business vision with funding goals. This episode is a must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of corporate venture capital and innovation in Canada. Learn more about Jay's work at https://www.deloitte.com/ca/en/services/program/ventures.html Connect with Jay on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycrone/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

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Episode 201: Direct From DC, An Update With the ARA Policy Team 30:58

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ARA’s Richard Gupton and Hunter Carpenter share insights on the latest legislation and policy effecting the ag retail industry. This includes, the One Big Beautiful Bill, the future of a Farm Bill, DOT regulations and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 200: Growmark Launches New Campaign for FS Brand 13:21

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Heather Thompson, Executive Director of enterprise marketing at Growmark, shares the details behind the new campaign—Start to Finish. She explains how Growmark is investing in its retail footprint and optimizing farmer customer relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 199: How Carbon Markets Are Changing 17:48

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Thad England, director of U.S. strategic accounts with Groundwork BioAg, shares his experience in taking carbon market opportunities to farmers, and how those programs are changing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 198: A Crop That Feeds The Soil and Feeds Livestock 15:01

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As director of R&D and Innovation at Forge Genetics International, Emily Meccage has a lot to share about the breeding work being done for alfalfa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 197: How Ag Retailers Can Equip Their Facilities For the Future 16:57

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From the west coast to Wisconsin and through the central corn belt, Cody Steinkamp with Doyle Manufacturing helps ag retailers outfit their dry fertilizer warehouses to serve customers today and into the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 196: Inside Ag Retail’s Supply Chain: How This Industry’s Distribution is Unique 18:19

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Kyle Barton, procurement manager at Simplot Grower Solutions, manages the supply chain of crop protection, adjuvants, micronutrients, and biologicals for the company’s retail locations west of the Rocky Mountains. In total, that’s over 100 supplier relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 195: Demonstrating Value Is a Mandate: Fun, Shiny Objects Don’t Do the Job 19:24

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Benny Andres, who oversees the product management team at Bushel, shares how technology—and specifically software—can be used to strengthen the relationship between farmers and their trusted advisers. He says the Bushel team is applying a focus on how to do business better, and when value is demonstrated in the technology adoption, farmers the first in line to be adopters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 194: What Agronomists And Farmers Need to Know About ESA in 2025 21:38

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With the final herbicide rule and final insecticide rule announced by EPA, new product labels and FIFRA re-registration comes with additional regulation. Hear from independent consultants James Todd and Steve Hoffman about what everyone should know and how this year is pivotal to the future of pesticide use. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 193: What Every Ag Retailer Should Know About Ag Aviation 34:47

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Andrew Moore, president of the National Ag Aviation Association, shares how this progressive, and mature industry contributes to the agricultural industry applying on more than 127 million acres each year. With an expanding industry of crewed and uncrewed aircraft, Moore gives top tips and best practices for every aerial application. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 192: In Times of Rapid Change and Uncertainty, Two Steps Every Ag Retailer Can Take 34:29

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Ken Zuckerberg, head of global research at CHS Inc., says while current times are VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous), ag retailers should avoid making any quick decisions and spend even more time with customers. Zuckerberg also shares his latest thesis for where U.S. agriculture can find success, and it has to do with “Shake ‘N Bake”…. The key qualities for the next growing markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 191: Pull The Dipstick On Your Safety Programs and Practices 19:53

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For more than 10 years, ResponsibleAg has been an industry-led program where retailers receive compliance audits to stay on track with their regulated safety standards. Industry ambassador Tim McArdle and ARA CEO Daren Coppock share case studies in how ResponsibleAg is an asset for ag retailers in their everyday business across 2,356 locations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 190: Trifecta For Working With Farmers Today: Ease of Doing Business, Unique Offering, Financing Solutions 20:24

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Nick Sawyer is the agronomy director at Five Star Cooperative in northern Iowa. He shares what is driving their business forward, and the three things that stand out as tools to bring value to customers and differentiate their business in the marketplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 189: Inflection Points In Agriculture: Resiliency Is the Key Word for 2025 22:11

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Trey Malone, Boehlje Chair in Managerial Economics for Agribusiness at Purdue University, says he is working to reshape the way the industry thinks about economic principles in agriculture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 188: Updates From DC For Ag Retailers: From Tariffs to Farm Bill to WOTUS 16:06

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Richard Gupton and Hunter Carpenter from the Agricultural Retailers Association give their updates and insights on top policy issues for the ag retail industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 187: Co-op Leads The Way With Using Selective Spraying 19:36

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