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