Category Archives: Innovation

Building a Next Generation Tech-Savvy and Data Empowered Private Investment Firm

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Ludovic Dumas

“Knowledge is power” – Sir Francis Bacon. #DataDrivenInvesting #PE #VC #PrivateEquity #FamilyOffice #Investing #Fintech I explained in my last post “The Next Edge in Private Equity” why I believe that tech-savvy, data-driven investors can gain an advantage. I have been working … Continue reading →

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A New Wave of Innovation in Investment Management

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Ludovic Dumas

“Unfortunately, there seems to be far more opportunity out there than ability…. We should remember that good fortune often happens when opportunity meets with preparation.” ― Thomas A. Edison The world of investment management has always evolved rapidly. However, upcoming shifts … Continue reading →

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Changing Times. Bringing Out our Animal Spirit. Fighting. Rolling up our Sleeves. Creating Value.

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Ludovic Dumas

5-Bullet Friday: Here are some observations on events / news catching my attention. Fight Club. Still relevant 20 years later. Silicon Valley is broken and heading for social unrest. The digital transformation of industries. Chasing “cockroaches”. How private equity generates exceptional … Continue reading →

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Gagnants du Concours Entrepreneurs Émergents C2-MTL 2013

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Ludovic Dumas

Félicitations aux 25 gagnants. La conférence sera une opportunité de réseautage et d’apprentissage incroyable pour ces entreprises. Encore une fois cette année, le nombre et la qualité des candidatures étaient impressionnants, ce qui n’a pas facilité la tâche de sélectionner … Continue reading →

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C2-MTL Emerging Entrepreneurs Contest: What To Look Forward To

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Ludovic Dumas

For the second year in a row, we received many outstanding applications for the C2-MTL Emerging Entrepreneurs Contest. Here is a great video from Alain Wong and his team that will give entrepreneurs a glimpse of the unique experience this program … Continue reading →

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The C2-MTL Emerging Entrepreneurs Contest is back: A unique opportunity in Quebec

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Ludovic Dumas

Following the success of the first edition of C2-MTL and the incredible level of enthusiasm generated by the initiative, the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation decided to repeat the experience and offer to another cohort of 25 emerging entrepreneurs the … Continue reading →

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Le Concours Entrepreneurs Émergents C2-MTL est de retour: Une opportunité unique au Québec

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Ludovic Dumas

Suite au succès de la première édition de C2-MTL et au niveau incroyable d’enthousiasme généré par l’initiative, la Fondation de la famille Claudine et Stephen Bronfman a décidé de répéter l’expérience et d’offrir à une autre cohorte 25 entrepreneurs émergents de … Continue reading →

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Les 25 gagnants du Concours Entrepreneurs émergents C2-MTL sont dévoilés

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Ludovic Dumas

Félicitations aux 25 gagnants. La conférence sera une opportunité de réseautage et d’apprentissage incroyable pour ces entreprises. Le nombre (plus de 300 entreprises) et la qualité des candidatures étaient assez impressionnants, ce qui n’a pas facilité la tâche de sélectionner … Continue reading →

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The 25 Winners of the C2-MTL Emerging Entrepreneurs Contest Have Been Revealed

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Ludovic Dumas

Congratulations to the 25 winners. The conference will be an amazing networking and learning opportunity for these companies. The number (over 300 businesses) and quality of the applicants were pretty impressive, which did not make it easy to select the finalists.

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Sustainability: Where Consumers’ Minds are Shifting Towards

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Ludovic Dumas

I recently attended Deloitte’s 2012 Technology Media Telecom predictions. Making global predictions is an awfully difficult exercise to undertake and very few organisations have much success consistently. I enjoy attending this annual event because Deloitte’s track record is remarkably quite … Continue reading →

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