Lifetime at Work: Interviews with Founders, Investors and Advisors

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Lifetime at Work: Interviews with Founders, Investors and Advisors

Interviews with leaders in the business world to inspire your work, career and the mark you leave. Greg Martin, a Toronto based investment banker and M&A advisor, hosts Lifetime at Work, featuring interviews with industry leaders across the business world. The show aims to share advice and lessons learned with the hopes of answering the question "why do we do it?".The podcast explores the founders and leaders of some of North America's most successful businesses. It speaks with investors across private equity, public markets and venture capital to explore their successes, failures and advice. The show also interviews advisors, consultants, investment bankers and others who influence great companies. 

  1. The Farmers and Brands Behind Your Cup of Coffee with Martin Mayorga

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    The Farmers and Brands Behind Your Cup of Coffee with Martin Mayorga

    Episode 75. In this episode of the Lifetime at Work podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Martin Mayorga, the founder of Mayorga Coffee. They discuss Martin's journey from growing up in Latin America to discovering the coffee disconnect between its origin and its sale in North America. The conversation delves into Martin's challenges and achievements in building his company, his commitment to supporting small farmers, the complexities of the coffee industry, and his perspectives on ...

    49 min
  2. Where to Start in Building a Billion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio with Ivan Barratt

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    Where to Start in Building a Billion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio with Ivan Barratt

    Episode 74. In this episode of the Lifetime at Work podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Ivan Barratt, founder and CEO of BAM Companies, which has acquired approximately $1.3 billion in real estate transactions. Ivan shares his journey from property management to owning large multi-residential apartments, offering advice on making money in real estate, discussing his biggest investment successes and challenges, and emphasizing the importance of building a strong company culture.&nb...

    41 min
  3. A Comedian, A Salon Business and A Software Geek with Erika Wasser

    30/12/2024

    A Comedian, A Salon Business and A Software Geek with Erika Wasser

    Episode 73. In this episode of the Lifetime at Work Podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Erika Wasser, co-founder of Prospr, a software tool designed to manage frontline employees across multiple locations. Erica shares her journey from starting a salon chain to co-founding a software company, discussing the challenges faced by non-technical founders, the social importance of salons and barbershops, and the common issues in managing deskless workforces. The conversation delves into...

    41 min
  4. Move Over Startups, Working in Government is Even Cooler with Molly Magarik

    16/12/2024

    Move Over Startups, Working in Government is Even Cooler with Molly Magarik

    Episode 72. In this episode of the 'Lifetime at Work' podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Molly Magarik, a seasoned professional in government and political consultancy. The conversation explores Molly's career journey from a political science major with healthcare interests to a deputy cabinet secretary during the COVID-19 pandemic. Molly shares insights on the interplay between campaigns and government service, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public health policies, and t...

    53 min
  5. A Wild Ride on Venture Capital and Mushrooms with Adam DeMartino

    09/12/2024

    A Wild Ride on Venture Capital and Mushrooms with Adam DeMartino

    Episode 71. In this episode of the Lifetime at Work podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Adam DeMartino, co-founder of the once very hot venture capital backed mushroom startup called Smallhold.DeMartino shares his entrepreneurial journey to get him to starting Smallhold, from discovering his love for early stage business, to the highs of raising significant venture capital and facing the challenges that led to the company's bankruptcy and restructuring. They discuss the intricacie...

    49 min
  6. From Toronto Private Equity to Launching His Own Fund with Eugene Polevoy

    02/12/2024

    From Toronto Private Equity to Launching His Own Fund with Eugene Polevoy

    Episode 70. In this episode of the Lifetime at Work podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Eugene Polevoy, co-founder of Blue C Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in service-based businesses. Eugene shares his career journey from being an automotive mechanic to starting his own private equity fund. They discuss Eugene’s early days in investment banking at BMO, his extensive experience in private equity at ONCAP and Imperial Capital, and his strategic approach to inve...

    49 min
  7. Competing with Beverage Goliaths Through Family Power with Matt McLean

    25/11/2024

    Competing with Beverage Goliaths Through Family Power with Matt McLean

    Episode 69. In this episode of the Lifetime at Work podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Matt McLean, founder of Uncle Matt's Organics. Celebrating its 25th year, Uncle Matt's is America's leading organic juice brand. Matt shares his family's deep roots in Florida's citrus farming, transitioning from conventional to organic agriculture, and the journey of building a national brand. The conversation explores topics such as selling the business to Dean Foods, buying it back after their ban...

    43 min
  8. Mastering Startup Fundraising with Annie Bergevin

    18/11/2024

    Mastering Startup Fundraising with Annie Bergevin

    Episode 68. In this episode of The Lifetime at Work Podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Annie Bergevin, a fractional CFO and advisor for tech startups based in Montreal. As the founder of On Point Business Plans and a guest lecturer at Columbia Business School, Annie shares her career journey from investment banking at Credit Suisse and CIBC World Markets to entrepreneurship. The conversation dives into her role in helping startups raise capital from VCs, tips for creating the perfect p...

    40 min
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Interviews with leaders in the business world to inspire your work, career and the mark you leave. Greg Martin, a Toronto based investment banker and M&A advisor, hosts Lifetime at Work, featuring interviews with industry leaders across the business world. The show aims to share advice and lessons learned with the hopes of answering the question "why do we do it?".The podcast explores the founders and leaders of some of North America's most successful businesses. It speaks with investors across private equity, public markets and venture capital to explore their successes, failures and advice. The show also interviews advisors, consultants, investment bankers and others who influence great companies. 

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