Jonathan Shaanan is the Managing Director of Circle K Ventures.Established in 2020, Circle K Ventures invests in startup companies that are developing and deploying solutions that enhance the experience in our stores while providing team members with the tools and resources that free them up to focus on our guests.Takeaways- From Banking to Venture Capital: A Journey- The Birth of Circle K Ventures- Navigating Corporate Venture Capital (CVC)- Strategic vs. Financial Returns in CVC- Innovations Shaping Retail: Technology and Trends- Global Perspectives: Investing Beyond Borders- Post-Investment Value: Building Relationships- Due Diligence in a Real-World Context- Launching and Testing Technology In-Store- The Future of Corporate Venture Capital in CanadaChapters00:00 From Banking to Venture Capital: A Journey02:46 The Birth of Circle K Ventures06:05 Navigating Corporate Venture Capital08:52 Strategic vs. Financial Returns in Venture11:47 Innovations Shaping Retail: Technology and Trends18:01 Global Perspectives: Investing Beyond Borders24:00 Post-Investment Value: Building Relationships30:02 Due Diligence in a Real-World Context34:04 The Future of Corporate Venture Capital in CanadaKeywordsventure capital, corporate venture, Circle K Ventures, investment strategy, fintech, retail technology, startup ecosystem, innovation, entrepreneurship, investment banking

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