Episode #043 Navigating the Entrepreneurial Symphony with Raymond Luk

What They Did Not Teach You in School

This episode of What They Did Not Teach You in School features Raymond Luk, Founder of Flow Ventures, Hockeystick, and Year One Labs.

Note: Since this episode was recorded, Raymond’s company Flow was acquired by Deloitte Canada. Flow’s team has been integrated into Deloitte’s Global Innovation and Investment Incentives practice, and Raymond Luk has joined as a senior advisor and founder in residence.

The episode is about how a symphony of variables are required to come together in order to produce an entrepreneur. And how that entrepreneur is the conductor of that symphony. This episode has topics on resilience, mentorship, raising funds, dealing with and choosing investors/co-founders, growing a team and future insights to inspire and teach aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs on the various stages of growing a business.

Raymond is a multifaceted entrepreneur and mentor in Canada’s startup ecosystem. He takes us on a journey through his unconventional path, starting with studying music in undergrad and seamlessly transitioning into the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Learn about the people and companies that have shaped his journey, the challenges he overcame, and the victories he cherishes the most.

Today, the former VC writes weekly about pitching, fundraising and the skills of founder storytelling, in his community called Pitch of Faith. He focuses on practical advice and frameworks that help entrepreneurs teach themselves how to improve.

Listen to learn the story behind Raymond's first foray into the software business during the tumultuous ‘99 dot com bubble, the challenges he faced and lessons he learned, and the resilience that fueled Raymond's decision to persevere even during the 2008 recession. As we dive into the evolution of Toronto's startup ecosystem, Raymond shares insights on adapting to the changes over the past two decades and how he adjusted his philosophies with the rise of social media and digital technology.

Raymond also takes us behind the scenes of his ventures, sharing the inspiration behind the names and the symbiotic relationship between them.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to be for entertainment and learning purposes and not to be taken as financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making decisions on your unique financial situation.

What They Did Not Teach You in School is hosted by entrepreneur Anthony Chiaravalloti, a partner at King Street Media, Liberty Horizons (formerly King Street Wealth), and more. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthony-chiaravalloti-39680655

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