Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo of Maverix Private Equity talk about the current dynamics of the Canadian venture capital ecosystem, discussing recent controversies and major moves by key players.

Topics include public criticism within the Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA), Brookfield’s ambitious plans for a $50 billion pension fund, and a strategic review by Lightspeed Commerce, hinting at privatization.

The discussion also covers global developments in AI, such as California's vetoed AI safety bill and OpenAI's massive new fundraising round, and closes with reflections on the growing influence of self-driving technologies and regulatory challenges, with insights into the future of AI and automation.

In this episode, we discuss:

* (0:16) - CVCA Criticism

* (3:23) - Role of Industry Associations

* (5:00) - Brookfield’s $50B Maple Fund

* (8:00) - Lightspeed Commerce Strategic Review

* (11:35) - Waymo and Self-Driving Tech

* (15:51) - California’s Vetoed AI Safety Bill

* (19:00) - OpenAI’s $150B Valuation

* (24:00) - Future of AI and Enterprise Software

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