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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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Podcast: Shocking finds inside Indian takeaway Simla Brasserie in Cliftonville, Margate, as ‘multiple risks to food safety’ uncovered 21:52

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Hygiene inspectors have found “multiple risks to food safety” at a popular Indian takeaway - including a mouldy freezer and a bucket of raw chicken being stored at room temperature. The restaurant in Cliftonville has hundreds of five-star ratings on food delivery app JustEat, but Thanet District Council officers found its facilities in a shocking state. Also in today’s podcast, a Sheppey woman is calling for CCTV to be installed at an accident blackspot after three of her cars were written off in crashes. In the last 16 years of living in Marine Parade, £12,000 of damage has been done to Amanda Green’s vehicles while they’ve been parked up. You can hear from Kent health bosses and a local MP about disruption to NHS services as resident doctors stage a five-day walkout. The latest round of industrial action started at 7am today and lasts until 7am on Wednesday with significant impact expected across hospitals, GP surgeries, mental health services and A&E departments. In sport, Gillingham complete their pre-season campaign at Dartford this weekend and emerging from it unscathed is the manager’s main aim. You can hear from Gareth Ainsworth who says he believes he’s got a squad that’s set up for success. And the KentOnline Podcast has taken a trip to uncover one of the county’s hidden gems . You can hear about the Cranbrook Secret Cinema Club where hand-picked films, themed cocktails and sweets, and a little bit of mystery come together.…

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Podcast: Mum wins fight to turn her house into children’s home in Aylesham - despite 150 objections 19:24

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A mum has been granted permission to convert her house into a children’s home – despite facing huge opposition. Vanessa Idada’s application to transform the five-bed property in Aylesham was approved unanimously at a Dover District Council planning committee meeting. Also in today’s podcast, we’ve heard from the RSPCA ahead of what’s expected to be a busy summer in Kent, with the charity saying they often see a spike in animal cruelty cases this time of year. It follows figures released earlier this month which showed there were 930 reports in June, July and August 2024 A Kent County Councillor says plans to use more electric vehicles within the authority are being scaled back to save money . Bosses were previously trying to transition their entire fleet as part of a net zero project. A mum whose five-year-old daughter had to have a quarter of her brain removed after having up to 50 seizures a day, has sprinkled fairy dust on a new endeavour to help other children. Hayley Davies, from Whitstable, is hoping something she came up with to help Indy through her darkest days of despair will help other children - and their parents - through difficult times. And residents are campaigning to buy and preserve the history of a much-loved pub , which is now the “last one standing”. The Black Horse in Stansted, was once a thriving village boozer but has been closed for more than nine months.…

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Podcast: Man in his 50s dies on M2 between J1 for Strood and J3 for Chatham and Rochester 24:04

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A man in his 50s has died following an incident which shut part of the M2. Police were called to a section of the busy motorway between Strood and Chatham just before 5 this morning. Also in today's podcast, a plumber who had been out drinking ended up in a police chase after accepting a lift home in a stolen Asda delivery van - which was later used to ram a police car. He’d drunk more than usual when he got into the vehicle, which had been stolen by his friend after it was left unattended during a delivery to a customer in Gillingham. A family has spoken of their disabled dad’s devastation after burglars ransacked his home and stole at least £50,000 worth of his late wife’s jewellery . You can hear from his son who says the 59-year-old has been left sleepless and anxious after losing “another part” of his partner. Plans have resurfaced to build hundreds of new homes on apple orchards in Medway. Medway Council previously refused permission for more than 1200 homes on the site in Rainham, but the land has now been included in their local plan for development. And in football, you can hear from Gareth Ainsworth who wasn’t letting the scoreline get in the way of what he felt was a positive Gillingham performance at Ebbsfleet last night . The Gills lost the pre-season friendly 2 – 1.…

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Podcast: Mum says ‘pigs in a sty live better’ than her six children in ‘claustrophobic’ two-bedroom Faversham home 23:15

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A mum housed in a two-bed council home with six of her children says “pigs in a sty live more comfortably” than her family. Rebecca Waller is desperate to be moved somewhere bigger than the “claustrophobic” semi-detached property in Faversham. Also in today’s podcast, there's been an increase in the number of Kent police officers who are being signed off work for mental health reasons . Figures show there were 320 last year, which is a five percent increase on the year before – you can hear from the Kent Police Federation chair about the statistics. A charity boss fears there could be a rise in “devastating” anti-social behaviour this summer due to ongoing cuts to youth services. We’ve spoken to the CEO of Pie Factory Music in Ramsgate who says a lack of support and spaces for young people is fuelling feelings of frustration and abandonment. Proposed changes to how rubbish is collected from an over-50s’ park home complex have been met with fear and disgust. Maidstone council is suggesting residents at The Retreat Mobile Home Park in Wateringbury put their general waste in one big bin at the front of the site – you can hear from a resident with mobility issues who has concerns. And in football, Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth can’t wait for the real action to begin as he reminds fans not to worry about their pre-season results. The Gills have two pre-season matches left starting with a game at National South Ebbsfleet United tonight.…

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Podcast: Family plea for help after 30-year-old from Chatham diagnosed with rare cancer believed to be only adult case in UK 24:08

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The family of a 30-year-old battling a cancer so “horrific” that medical professionals cried while performing radiotherapy is pleading for help with more treatment. Chatham man Alex Able is believed to be the only adult ever recorded in the UK to be diagnosed with the very rare and aggressive Rhabdoid tumour and is now in a race against the clock. Also in today’s podcast, you can hear from a Kent campaigner who agrees the system for regulating water companies should be overhauled and Ofwat replaced . It’s after a landmark review of the sector outlined 88 recommendations to the government to turn the industry around. A grandmother forced to ‘claw’ her way from addiction has reconnected with family thanks to a £4,000 government cash injection. Sarah is among a small group in Kent, being supported by Canterbury-based charity Porchlight, to have joined a first-of-its-kind trial, examining the effects of giving former rough sleepers greater financial help. An animal sanctuary owner says she is “hoping for a miracle” with less than seven weeks before an eviction deadline. Amey James, who runs Happy Pants Ranch, is trying to raise £500,000 to buy the land where she and more than 400 animals live. And in football, the Gillingham manager is confident the goals will come this season - and says ‘don’t judge us yet!’ You can hear from Gareth Ainsworth after the Gills suffered a 2 – 0 loss to Luton Town in their pre-season friendly.…

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Podcast: Developer pulls out of controversial luxury £30 million hotel plan for Betteshanger Country Park near Deal 24:01

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It’s understood plans for a £30 million hotel at a country park have been quietly dropped after the intended operator pulled out. The controversial scheme at Betteshanger, near Deal, was met with huge opposition and took two years to get planning permission. Also in today’s podcast, the family of a sub-postmistress convicted of stealing thousands from the branch will be given the chance to clear her name after “an abuse of process”. Pat Owen was found guilty of theft from the Broad Oak Post Office in Sturry, near Canterbury, in 1998, despite denying any involvement in a £6,000 shortfall in its accounts. There’s a warning from the RNLI about using inflatables in the sea after two men had to be rescued after being blown out to sea in strong winds while on a paddleboard and inflatable flamingo. It happened on Monday afternoon when the pair got into difficulty off Leysdown beach on the Isle of Sheppey. You can hear from teenagers in the county following the bombshell news people as young as 16 can vote in the next UK general election for the first time. We also spoke to a Kent County Councillor to get his thoughts on what’s been called the biggest electoral reform in 50 years. And in football the Gillingham manager says he’s pretty happy with how the squad is shaping up as their pre-season continues. They’re hosting Luton Town tomorrow at Priestfield.…

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Podcast: Missing Hawkhurst man found dead in woodland more than a week after disappearance 22:25

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The body of a much-loved son has been found in woodland , over a week after he was reported missing. The 32-year-old hadn’t been seen since he was spotted in Hawkhurst last Tuesday – it comes just a day after his family made an appeal for information. Also in today’s podcast, the number of children getting an MMR jab in Kent must increase to prevent a measles outbreak, the county’s director of public health has warned. The percentage of youngsters in both Kent and Medway coming forward for immunisation has slumped over the last few years - falling well below the targets needed to eradicate the highly contagious infection. KentOnline’s Blue Badge Battle campaign has been debated at Westminster Hall, with t he government agreeing to meet to discuss possible changes . It's after KentOnline put forward local case studies - showing the need for flexibility from councillors and for the introduction of a temporary badge system. You can hear the moment a prolific shoplifter tried to jump off railings near pier in Medway in a failed bid to flee police. He’d been accused of shoplifting offences adding up to £400 and was spotted in Chatham High Street by officers. And in cricket, Kent captain Sam Billings says the Spitfires can only focus on themselves as they bid to reach the Vitality Blast quarter-finals . Billings knows victory at home to Essex tomorrow at Canterbury could see them qualify for the last eight - but they might still need other results to go their way.…

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Podcast: A La Turka restaurant boss appears in court over failure to remove illegal dining enclosure in Herne Bay 22:53

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A restaurant boss has been hauled before a court after failing to remove an illegal dining enclosure built without planning permission outside his seafront eatery. The owners of A La Turka in Herne Bay has admitted two offences relating to the structure - which continues to stand more than three years after he was ordered to take it down. Also in today’s podcast, an inquiry into the crimes of David Fuller has concluded the offences carried out by the necrophiliac “could happen again” . David Fuller sexually abused the bodies of more than 100 women and girls in hospital mortuaries and is already serving two whole life sentences for the murders of two women – you can hear from a Kent MP who’s backing calls for statutory regulation. KentOnline’s Blue Badge campaign will be debated in parliament today after receiving the backing of all 18 of the county’s MPs. They’re calling for changes which would allow for temporary parking concessions, and more flexibility from local councils. The boss of Thames Water has faced questions from MPs - after the struggling firm posted annual losses of 1-point-6-5 billion pounds . The supplier, which covers parts of north Kent, is facing the threat of nationalisation over ballooning debts. And we’ve been hearing from people in Folkestone about what they think about plans to force dogs to be kept on leads at a popular playing field. The proposals are set to be scrapped following a huge backlash with around 90% of respondents to a consultation against it.…

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Podcast: Anger over "disgusting" incorrect fine at The Mall car park in Romney Place, Maidstone 21:11

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A driver has called a parking firm “disgusting” after he was wrongfully issued a £100 fine for overstaying. He’d left his car at the multi-storey in Maidstone on two separate occasions, days apart, and paid each time but was baffled when a hefty bill arrived claiming he had parked there for six days. Also in today’s podcast, it’s been revealed the railway crossing where an Amazon delivery driver died when his van was hit by a train has a history of near misses. You can hear from a local councillor who says safety improvements must be made to stop similar incidents happening in the future. The KentOnline Podcast has also been hearing about concerns from farmers as the hot, dry weather is impacting crops . Josiah Jones, who manages land near Gravesend, says forage that's normally gathered ahead of the winter is down 50 percent on normal levels. A former Kent MP says he backs an "insurance based" system - to avoid a crisis in social care Damian Green is now chair of the Social Care Foundation and says people should be able to take out a policy in case they need care later in life And yesterday we told you how a council hopes to revive controversial plans to fine people for swearing in public - just months after backing down in a legal row. Now you can hear from the people of Thanet on what they think about the proposals which are aimed at cracking down on anti-social behaviour in places like Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs.…

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Podcast: The Kent DJ who travelled on Concorde with Phil Collins for both British and American Live Aid shows and dated Kate Bush 21:27

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A Kent man who had the privilege of t ravelling with a megastar for one of the biggest global events has been reliving the memories of Live Aid 40-years on. You can hear from broadcaster Steve Blacknell who flew on Concorde with Phil Collins as the singer jetted from the London show to Philadelphia in July 1985. Also on today’s podcast, investigations are underway after an Amazon delivery driver died following a collision involving a train near Sittingbourne. Rail services had to be suspended due to the crash in Teynham – one of our reporters has been at the scene. You can also hear from a Medway woman who’s been telling us how scary it was to be diagnosed with skin cancer after years of using sunbeds. Levi-Mariah Verrall had to have a biopsy after noticing a small pigmentation on her face in 2022 and now she’s hoping her story will serve as a warning to others. A former international athlete knocked down by a car while out jogging managed to get to her feet and run more than half a mile home - despite suffering a fractured spine. The driver has appeared in court after the runner was struck near Canterbury, sending her tumbling into a grass bank and onto the road. And in football, Gillingham’s draw against Reading gave their manager a good feeling about what the team could achieve in the future. We spoke to Gareth Ainsworth after Saturday’s match.…

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Podcast: Large fire breaks out at Viridor recycling centre on the Medway City Estate with smoke seen across the Towns 22:39

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A huge fire's broken out at an industrial estate in Strood - with smoke visible from miles away . Crews were called to the Viridor recycling centre on the Medway City Estate just before six this morning. Hear from a reporter at the scene and a man who works nearby. Also in today's podcast, a hosepipe ban has been announced for a large part of Kent as the hot weather puts pressure on supplies. South East Water say in recent weeks demand has increased to record levels for this time of year. We've been hearing from the Water Supply Director at the company. A car salesman has told us he could be forced to close his business in Sittingbourne after a wall collapsed onto a number of vehicles . Tom Bowles reckons the damage to his fleet of vehicles could reach £120,000 - he has been speaking to reporter Joe Crossley. The first electric aircraft of its kind has crossed the Channel to Kent. The two-seater plane touched down in Lydd before making the onward trip to Rochester Airport. A team of four pilots aged between 17 and 23 and involved in the project to reduce CO2 emissons and noise pollution. A Kent dad who plays in a Madness tribute band will honour his daughter by performing at a festival more than two years after her death. Caitlin Goodsell was aged just 17 when she passed away in 2023 - after being diagnosed with a complicated heart condition when she was just eight weeks old. Preston Summerfest in Canterbury is raising money for Demelza children's hospice. And in sport, it's another pre-season friendly for Gillingham this weekend. They're hosting Reading at Priestfield tomorrow.…

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Podcast: Police officer seen "bleeding" during lengthy stand-off at house in James Street, Sheerness 19:02

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A police officer was seen “bleeding” after coming out of a house before a lengthy stand-off at a property. At least nine police vehicles were called to the property in Sheerness after two officers were reportedly assaulted. Also in today’s podcast, businesses and residents at the centre of everyday delays on a historic bridge are calling for a solution. You can hear from residents who say getting stuck at a standstill waiting to cross Yalding Town Bridge has been a challenge for the last 15 years. Volunteers behind a new “social supermarket” aimed at tackling poverty stigma and reducing reliance on foodbanks say nearly 200 people have signed up in just the first few weeks . The Dartford Larder, based at Copperfields Walk in the town centre, offers discounted food to members struggling on low incomes. You can hear about a wine-snatching burglar who was stopped by a man in a dressing gown who leapt out of a sauna to chase him down. The thief was seen through the kitchen window of a home near Canterbury. And, the King is coming to Kent this today for his first official visit to the county since ascending the throne. His Majesty is visiting Walmer and Deal and meeting with a community group who clean up the beaches – we’ve spoken to one of their volunteers.…

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Podcast: Man shot by police near Park Inn Gate pub, in Hollingbourne, Maidstone, was wielding a chainsaw and wearing a gas mask 22:42

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More details have emerged about a man who was shot by police in a village near Maidstone Footage from body-worn cameras shows he was wielding a chainsaw and wearing a gas mask – and had what officers thought was an improvised explosive device. Also in today’s podcast, a mum whose son suffered heat exhaustion at school as temperatures hit 32 degrees says making pupils wear trousers during a heatwave is “inhumane”. The 12-year-old has to collected from school as he felt “dizzy and unwell” on what was the hottest day of the year so far. There’s also a warning for local traders who have been told there’s no excuse for still selling single use vapes. It’s after a ban came in more than a month ago – since then more than 24,000 non compliant devices have been seized across the county. A Kent Police officer has been jailed after persuading relatives to take the rap for two speeding offences he had committed. The officer who worked at Medway Police Station, pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice after family members claimed they had been driving the car. And in sport you can hear from the Gillingham manager after victory in their pre-season friendly against Dover. Gareth Ainsworth says it was good to see some young players get some game time in the 1 – nil win.…

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Podcast: Man shot by Kent Police officer at an address in Hollingbourne near Maidstone leading to investigation by the IOPC 18:59

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A man has been seriously injured after being shot by police at an address near Maidstone . Kent Police have confirmed they were in Hollingbourne last night to make an arrest when a firearm was discharged. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has confirmed it is investigation. Also in today's podcast, staff at a Kent animal sanctuary say they are shocked and heartbroken over the theft of one of their goats . Taco had only been at Buttercups for just over 24 hours when he was taken. We've been getting an update from the boss behind the restoration of the Leas Lift in Folkestone . The historic landmark has been closed since 2017, but work is now well underway to bring it back to life. Once the £6.6 million renovation is complete it'll carry passengers from the promenade to the seafront. A paramedic working in Kent has been telling us how it feels when former patients reach out to say thank you. Callum Burnett is part of the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex team - giving life saving support to the most critical cases across the county. And in sport, Gillingham play their first pre-season friendly tonight. They're travelling to take on Dover Athletic at the Crabble - hear from midfielder Jonny Williams.…

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Podcast: Gravesend woman forced into homelessness following emergency prohibition order on Northfleet HMO 24:06

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