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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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A weekly podcast from the makers of McKellar golf journal. Hosted by Lawrence Donegan.

113 episodes

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A weekly podcast from the makers of McKellar golf journal. Hosted by Lawrence Donegan.

113 episodes

#Golf #Sports #McKellar Golf

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McKellar Golf Podcast #135 The Rory McIlroy Bounce 55:04

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This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan take at explaining the apparent comeback by the PGA Tour - terrific TV ratings,and the continuing descent of LIV into golfing irrelevance - and conclude it's all down to the Rory bounce. There also a look ahead to this week's event at Philadelphia Cricket Club , the weird DPWT event just announced at Trump International in Scotland. Who is paying for that? Not Donald, we bet. Finally, Donegan has a rant about the British government's disgraceful behaviour in trying to force the R&A to stage the 2028 Open at Turnberry in order to stay in Trump's good books.…

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McKellar Golf Podcast #134 59:42

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Packed show this week. Shackelford and Donegan look ahead to the first women's major of the year and look back on Justin Thomas' victory at Harbour Town. They briefly touch on McIlroy's return to Belfast and nominate the Daily Mail's coverage of his personal life for an award for being the world's worst journalism. All this and more!…

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McKellar Golf Podcast #133 The 2025 Masters Review 1:24:18

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Shackelford and Donegan look back on an historic victory for Rory McIlroy at Augusta National . And a whole lot more.

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McKellar Golf Podcast #132 2025 Masters Preview 1:17:54

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This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan preview next week's Masters. A lot of chat about the golf course, and a little about the tournament .

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McKellar Golf Podcast #122 The Tron Carter Show 1:19:47

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This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Friend of the Podcast, NLU's Tron Carter.They discuss playing the Old Course in reverse, this week's Women's British Open and what's next for the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Before that, our intrepid hosts break down the US Amateur and what makes bad golf course architecture bad.…

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McKellar Golf Podcast #121 Golf at the Olympics 1:03:20

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This week Shackelford and Donegan discuss men's golf event at the 2024 Olympics in Paris and the role, and increasingly high-profile presence, of agents in professional golf.

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McKellar Golf Podcast #120 1:11:52

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For the McKellar Golf Podcasts completists. Our Open Championship review.Some brilliant insight from Geoff Shackelford on his week at Royal Troon covering the 2024 Open Championship.

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McKellar Golf Podcast #119 2024 Open Championship Preview 1:08:38

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Only one show in town this week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan preview the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon and also take a sideways glance at golf on the west coast of Scotland.

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McKellar Golf Podcast #117 Xander Schauffele Wins His Major. Finally. 1:17:20

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This week Geoff Shackeford and Lawrence Donegan look back on one of the more exciting major champions in recent years. But was Valhalla worthy as a major championship venue. They also discuss the ever-more-offensive application of the rules by our PGA Tour "heroes". Plus, breaking news on the PiF/PGAT negotiations.…

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McKellar Golf Podcast #116 2024 PGA Championship Preview 1:11:35

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This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan look ahead to the PGA Championship at Valhalla- the golf course and the players. They also talk about the latest round of PGA Tour politics and another win for the Self-Immolation Caucus.

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McKellar Golf Podcast #115 McIlroy Gets the Custard Pie? 1:20:06

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This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the Rory McIlroy non-return to the citadels of power on the PGA Tour, and the costs associated with the tour's obsession with youth. Our hosts look back on the life and legacy of the great Peter Oosterhuis.

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McKellar Golf Podcast #114 McIlroy Rides to the Rescue? 1:24:11

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Packed show this week. Shackelford and Donegan are joined by friend of the pod Ewan Murray of the Guardian, who discussed his scoop about Rory MIlroy returning to the PGA Tour policy board in an effort to speed up negotiations with the Saudis. Before that, our hosts talked about Nelly Korda's amazing win streak and Theo Epstein's presentation to PGA Tour members about "improving the product".…

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McKellar Golf Podcast #113 Shackelford Goes to Augusta 1:19:22

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A second show for Masters week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan look back on a fabulous week for the Green Jackets, and Scotty Scheffler.

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McKellar golf podcast #112 Scott Scheffler Wins the 2024 Masters 1:05:29

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This week regular co-host Lawrence Donegan is joined by special guest Mike Clayton to look back on the 2024 Masters. We talk about Scottie, Rory, Ludwig and, the biggest star of them all -- the golf course at Augusta National.

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McKellar GolfPodcast #111 The Iain Carter Episode 1:12:56

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This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Iain Carter to discuss his new book "Golf Wars", which takes us on a journey through the madness of last two years of professional golf. We talk about the new leadership of the DP World Tour and the Ryder Cup. Love Carter! Buy his book!!

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McKellar Golf Podcast #110 The Tao of Peter Malnati 1:34:54

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Jam-packed show this week. Shackelford and Donegan are joined by Friend of the Pod Bob Harig to discuss his new book delving into the legacy of Tiger Woods, Drive. Before that, our hosts discuss Peter Malnati's great win on the PGA Tour, homemade putting strokes versus orthodox putting strokes, and the importance of muni golf.…

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McKellar GolfPodcast #109 Nassau, Here We Come! 1:21:50

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Lots of golf, and lots of golf politics this week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan talk about a fantastic Players championship - from Scheffler's performance to NBC's return to golf broadcasting form, from the booing of Jay to Wyndham's impersonation for Michael Flatley in the Sawgrass rough. We also discuss the Nassau peace talks.…

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McKellar Golf Podcast #108 The Future of Golf. Jay Monahan Reveals ...Not Very Much 1:23:21

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This week Shack and Donegan are joined by Friend of the Pod, the Guardian's Ewan Murray, to discuss today's Jay Monahan's "State of the Tour" press conference - what he said, and what he left unsaid. We try our best to decode the commissioner's grumpy demeanor and excessive verbiage. Our hosts then discuss Bay Hill, the "mashing" habits of our PGA Tour heroes and the Netflix portrayal of the Ryder Cup "boys' club".…

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McKellar Golf Podcast #107 LIV's World Ranking Woes 1:23:21

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A lot of LIV this week as Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan dissect the latest OGWR twist, access to the Majors for the Saudi crew and the Anthony Kim car crash. We check in on the "Events of June 6th" ask the big question - WTF is Rory up to? Finally, we say farewell to Keith Pelley, eternal optimist ground down by the golf wars.…

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McKellar Golf Podcast #106 European Golf Ascendant 1:17:09

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A worldwide show this week as Shackelford and Donegan discuss the success of Europeans on the PGA Tour, golf in Africa and the Middle East, the Masters' invites and, last and most certainly least, "The Match".

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McKellar Golf Podcast #105 The Podcast Annual Outing Edition 58:10

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Our two hosts made it to the Genesis Invitaional this year and look back on a fantastic event from the perspective of a media member (Geoff) and as a fan (Lawrence). Our hosts also discuss the appointment of a new Walker Cup captain for GB&I, throw out some gossip about the, ahem, "negotiations" between PGAT and LIV, and disagree over just about everything else. A fun episode.…

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McKellar Golf Podcast #104 Riviera Country Club Edition 1:13:35

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The PGA Tour heads to Riviera CC this week and Geoff Shackelford is here to explain the subtle changes that have improved two of the best greens in golf, and why the legendary LA venue is one of the best spectator experiences in the game. Amateur sociologist Lawrence Donegan asks the question - what does the Shitshow at Scottsdale say about the state of the United States.…

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McKellar Golf Podcast #103 LIV Golf's Coming Out Party? 1:19:27

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Bad weather turned into good fortune for LIV Golf this weekend. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the first head-to-head match up between the PGA Tour and LIV "product. Pebble Beach or Mayacoba - which tournament provided the best entertainment/competition.

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McKellar Golf Podcast #102 Behold! PGA Tour Enterprises is Born 1:00:14

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An emergency podcast featuring Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan arguing about the prospects for the PGA Tour now that it is a for-profit enterprise part owned by a bunch of private equity sharks.

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McKellar Golf Podcast #101 A Signature Pebble Beach Edition 1:11:08

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Shackelford and Donegan discuss the AT&T at Pebble Beach, one of the highlight events of the PGA Tour season, as well as the the start of the LIV Golf 2024 season. And for those who can't get enough speculation about what the future of pro golf might look like -we've got plenty of that, too.

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McKellar Golf Podcast #100 There's No Kidnapping in Golf. Or is there? 1:32:13

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As Yasir Al-Rumyyan moves ever closer to controlling professional golf, Geoff Shacklford and Lawrence Donegan discuss The Athletic's sensational exclusive portraying Mr LIV Golf as an alleged participant in yet more sinister behaviour by the Saudi Crown Prince. In other news, our hosts assess the PGA Tour's downward spiral, with gloomy news being delivered from the likes of Webb Simpson. There's also golf - Hawaii! Dubai! -and a whole lot more. We also assess the contributions of Keith Pelley and Martin Slumbers as they get ready to leave the stage. A packed show, hence it's 90 minutes long.…

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McKellar Golf Podcast #99 The PGA Tour- Unfit for Purpose? 1:09:50

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Packed show this week. Shack and Donegan talk Kapalua, the disfunctionality of the PGA Tour, Tiger and Nike, and take discuss Rory McIlroy's "plan" for a world tour of golf.

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McKellar Golf Podcast #98 Predictions for 2024 1:23:30

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A bit of fun this week as Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan play Carnac the Magnificent and look ahead to the next year in golf. All predictions to be taken with a healthy dose of scepticism.

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McKellar Golf Podcast #97 "Golf Wars": The End Game? 1:21:25

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LIV drops the hammer with Rahm, and the PGA Tour picks its partner for the dance. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the revived prospect of a deal being reached between the protagonists in what Sports Illustrated this week called the "golf wars". Friend of the Pod Josh Carpenter, assistant editor of Sports Business Journal, joins to discuss Wells Fargo's decision to end its sponsorship of the event at Quail Hollow and what it means for the Tour's business.…

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McKellar Golf Podcast #96 Jon Rahm Leaves For LIV 1:05:25

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