TMX Presents: The Podcast TMX Group

In this insightful episode, Toronto Stock Exchange's George Khalife delves into the transformative world of real estate with Tom Wenz, CEO of Impact Development Group (TSXV:IMPT (https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/IMPT)). At the forefront of affordable housing in Panama, Tom unravels the story behind the company's innovative approach to creating value for the burgeoning middle class, supported by a robust government-backed framework. Hear about Tom's rich history of executive leadership, from orchestrating high-impact mergers to steering groundbreaking corporate strategies. Discover how Tom's fervor for team empowerment and his strategic foresight have propelled Impact Development Group to new heights, culminating in their strategic decision to list on TSX Venture Exchange.

Pavan Sukhdev is Founder & CEO of GIST Impact, a leading impact data and analytics provider, and has been measuring and quantifying social and environmental impacts for more than 16 years. TMX Datalinx’s Elgin Chau delves into Pavan’s origin story; how a career in banking lends itself to his passion in impact economics. He talks about why he founded GIST Impact and how biodiversity has emerged at the forefront of many client conversations.TMX Datalinx provides a broad range of real-time, historical, and other data products and services to customers across North America and around the globe. For more information visit the TMX ESG Data Hub page (https://www.tmxinfoservices.com/data-solutions-and-services/products-and-services/tmx-esg-data-hub).For more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV (TMX.com/POV).

In this episode, Toronto Stock Exchange's Monica Hamm speaks to Tim Babcock, VP & Head of TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV). Our hosts dive into the history of TSXV, including the unique opportunity it provides investors by allowing participation in high-growth companies at an earlier stage. Tim shares significant progress on TSXV's 'Venture Forward' initiative which launched in 2022 to accelerate the evolution of Canada's public venture market.For more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.tmx.com/POV (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-1464248/episodes/e-131313305/edit/www.tmx.com/POV)

Dive into the world of clean-label foods with The Fresh Factory (TSXV:FRSH) Co-Founder & CEO, Bill Besenhofer, for a compelling conversation about innovation, leadership, and the future of fresh food.Bill shares his insights on the evolution of The Fresh Factory and its commitment to sustainable, health-conscious products, including why the company chose to go public on TSX Venture Exchange to meet its growth ambitions.TSX's George Khalife hosts this conversation and explores Bill's diverse career path, from his early days as a football player at Eastern Illinois University to his roles in venture capital and executive operations. Discover how Bill's passion for mentorship and Lean Six Sigma expertise have shaped his approach to business and helped foster growth in the ventures he manages.

TSX’s Delilah Panio kicks off a new series centered around Women in the Capital Markets to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8. She welcomes Jessica Van Den Akker and Kristen Reinertson of JVR Ventures, two of the few female founders of TSX Venture Exchange’s flagship Capital Pool Company (CPC) program. They get into the mechanics of a CPC and why it’s the most popular go-public vehicle; why they chose to set one up; and what it means to be a female dealmaker in a male dominated industry.For more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.tmx.com/POV (www.tmx.com/POV)

Today’s episode comes from an interview Delilah Panio, TSX/TSXV’s VP of US Capital Formation, recorded with Steve McGarry, host of The Exit. The duo cover a lot of ground, including a topic Delilah is especially passionate about—bridging the gender gap in venture capital. Delilah discusses the alternatives to venture capital and emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs, especially women, to explore different funding sources, including crowdfunding and public venture capital on TSX Venture. We also learn ways we can narrow the funding gap by accessing aligned capital.This episode is brought to you by Flippa (https://flippa.com/), the #1 marketplace to buy and sell online businesses. For more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.TMX.com/POV (https://www.tmx.com/POV)