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Canadian public equity markets (IPOs) for growing tech companies

Why US-based companies are listing on the TSX & TSXV

In this week's Get Hired Up podcast episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Delilah Panio and Selma Thaver of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange. 

(Maureen Farmer, CEO/Founder)

We discussed the benefits of US-based technology companies being listed in Canada and all about the IPO process and general timelines, common misperceptions of the capital markets and so much more. 

Delilah Panio is Vice President of US capital formation for the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange. In this role, Delilah advises US companies on the opportunity to list and raise capital on Canada's premier equity markets.

Previously, Delilah spent 10 years at Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX V and business development and strategy in the Canadian head office. She has advised many companies on the ongoing public process and provides an understanding of private and public financing options in Canada and the United States. Delilah is also a leader in several women focused business organizations where she educates others on why and how to invest in women owned businesses. 

My second guest is Selma Thaver, who I had the pleasure of meeting in Toronto earlier this year. She is the managing director of the TSX listings and has been with the Toronto Stock Exchange since 1993.

Selma is responsible for the listing team in Toronto. Her team is responsible for assisting prospective issuers and their advisors throughout the going public process. Selma is a leader not only by maintaining the integrity of Canada's capital markets, but also working to ensure the robustness of those markets by advocating for burden reductions faced by public companies.

I hope you enjoy the show.

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Crow rescue before Hurricane Lee

Here is an injured crow with a broken wing rescued by daughter Brenna (Westgate Business Development Manager) this week, just hours before Hurricane Lee descended into Nova Scotia. Brenna and her neighbor worked tirelessly to capture the crow without further injuring it. 

It is now safely at the Hope for Wildlife facility in Seaforth Nova Scotia, expected to make a full recovery from a suspected broken clavicle. After fully healed, they will release them back to our neighborhood, and we hope to be there for the reunion. 

Crows have a dynamic and complex social structure and can live upwards of 17 years. These intelligent birds form meaningful relationships with each other which is why their group had stayed late, cawing, and squawking for help as it was being rescued.
 

From Brenna: "As I began to reflect on the events of last evening it dawned on me that, while my crow friend was still too apprehensive to allow me to get close, they sought refuge in our driveway because they knew we would help.

  
I feel honored and elated to know that the relationship I’ve been fostering with these crows for the past year and a half cultivated the trust required for a wild animal to seek out my assistance in a very vulnerable situation."
 

Hope for Wildlife is a non-profit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization based out of Seaforth, Nova Scotia. They’re a haven for wildlife who become injured or sick, usually due to human interferences and their many volunteers across the province dedicate their time to ensure all injured wildlife stands a chance. They’re a charity-based organization which requires donations to operate so if you’re able to give a few dollars, or a lot of dollars, consider donating to Hope for Wildlife.
 

I hope you have an optimized week ahead. 

I look forward to sharing the news with you from Mumbai and Delhi in October. 

Maureen Farmer is a CEO career advisor and personal branding strategist for next-level executives, investors, and board nominees. 

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