Jonathan Shaanan from Circle K Ventures

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 Canada Chapters 00:00 From Banking to Venture Capital: A Journey 02:46 The Birth of Circle K Ventures 06:05 Navigating Corporate Venture Capital 08:52 Strategic vs. Financial Returns in Venture 11:47 Innovations Shaping Retail: Technology and Trends 18:01 Global Perspectives: Investing Beyond Borders 24:00 Post-Investment Value: Building Relationships 30:02 Due Diligence in a Real-World Context 34:04 The Future of Corporate Venture Capital in Canada Keywords venture capital, corporate venture, Circle K Ventures, investment strategy, fintech, retail technology, startup ecosystem, innovation, entrepreneurship, investment banking