Claudio Rojas

🇨🇦Talked with @JonErlichman at #BNN #BloombergTV about Canadian moonshots, the #Shopify success story and how there's never been a better time to invest in Canada's entrepreneurs. bnnbloomberg.ca/video/canada-h… @NACOCanada #Moonshots2030

What does patriotism in entrepreneurship mean to you? That was my closing surprise question in yesterday's @SAASNORTH panel. Fun conversation with some incredibly inspiring Canadian leaders. S/o to @rachelz_to @matthimel @claudio__rojas for being part of it.

Will Budget 2025 prioritize Canada's entrepreneurs? We can mobilize $10-15B over 5 years to fuel our builders. #Budget2025 #CDNPoli

@fr_cdn Thanks for the comment. That’s why we’re pushing for change. Canada can mobilize $10-15B over the next five years.

Angel investing in Canada is weak at best. 38 angel organizations made 613 investments for 146 M $ in 2024. Median amount of 1.7 M$ per organization only is a joke or a catastrophe. Call it what it is. Only 13% of businesses who approached angel investors got cash...

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nigel Wright, a widely respected business leader and builder with a lifelong commitment to public service and community leadership.       The pinnacle of Nigel’s long career in public life was as Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, where Nigel served Canadians with the same deep intellect and relentless work ethic that he demonstrated through many decades in the private sector. Throughout his career, Nigel contributed to a better and more prosperous future for Canadians.      I was privileged to know Nigel, benefitted often from his counsel, and have long been inspired by his dedication to our country, his kindness to his friends, and his faith in our common future. I extend my heartfelt condolences to Nigel’s loved ones, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

I am shocked and saddened by the sudden, untimely death of my good friend Nigel Wright. Nigel was one of the kindest, most decent and generous people I have ever known. A person of unimpeachable integrity and honour. A brilliant man who excelled in business, and had a heart for public service. He was a true Canadian patriot. But most importantly, he was man of deep faith. His Christian commitment was not an abstraction. I cannot think of anyone with his level of commercial and financial success who would regularly spend evenings and weekends helping the less fortunate, volunteering in soup kitchens and homeless shelters. He was modest and private, so I suspect no one fully realizes the breadth of his philanthropic and charitable commitments. He will be deeply missed by his many friends around the world. But I have no doubt that he will be welcomed in the house of his Master with the words “well done, good and faithful servant.” Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat e. 🙏

Thank you @NACOCanada for this honour! Building a nation like Canada is an inclusive effort that I am proud to be a part of. I have seen firsthand that investing in women is investing in better world. I applaud NACO’s leadership to support entrepreneurs in Canada.

It’s going to be hard for Canada and Canadians. Harder than it has been. The only way through is to build. We got the resources in the ground and the skills in the heads to turn this into the greatest economy imaginable

CANADA WINS!!! CANADA WINS!!! #4Nations 🇨🇦🍁

@ambermac So sorry to hear this, Amber. Sending you and your family warm thoughts and strength during this difficult time. ❤️

Just got that call you never want to get. My amazing Dad was just admitted into the hospital in Charlottetown. His doctor is only giving him a couple of days to live, so on our way to #PEI to say goodbye. He has fought AML so hard over these past 6 months after a sudden diagnosis that turned our lives around. He was so healthy, in his 70s and working out daily. We've had many good weeks over these past couple of chemo months that we thought he might have more time, but clearly cancer has other plans 😢.

🌟Today’s the big day! 🚀 I’m excited to join @KeshiaChante @MicheleRomanow @cbcdragon and @weareluxbio Paige Whitehead as we announce something special that’s going to fuel the growth journey for Canada’s entrepreneurs. 🇨🇦 We’re going to dive into how building the right connections can break down barriers, unlock funding, and drive real economic impact. This is about more than just business—it’s about opening doors and creating opportunities that matter. Stay tuned! 🔑✨ #Elevate2024 #AngelsAndDreams @NACOCanada

Big dreams drive the ambitions of entrepreneurs. In a high interest rate environment, entrepreneurs desperately need more angel investors and venture capital to grow into the job creation machines of the future. The inclusion rate hike to capital gains sends a loud and clear signal that Canada is hostile to investors, big dreams and global ambitions. nationalpost.com/opinion/benjam…

We need to be doing everything we can to turn Canada into the best place for entrepreneurs to build 🇨🇦 What's proposed in the federal budget will do the complete opposite. Innovators and entrepreneurs will suffer and their success will be penalized -- this is not a wealth tax, it's a tax on innovation and risk taking. Our policy failures are America's gains. At a time when our country is facing critically low productivity and business investment our political leaders are failing our country's entrepreneurs. Please start listening to the people in the arena.

Connect with investors, innovators and tech leaders at NACO Summit 2024 in Ottawa on May 7-8. Request an invitation at 🇨🇦nacosummit.com/apply #NACOsummit

@C_Mulroney My sincerest condolences to your family @C_Mulroney - your father was such a remarkable man on so many levels. Always a profound patriot even during the tough times. I will never forget his support professionally and personally - and his great sense of humour. A huge loss. 🥲

1/3 On behalf of my mother and our family, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of my father, The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th Prime Minister. He died peacefully, surrounded by family.

@C_Mulroney Very sad news. Sorry for your loss @C_Mulroney. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

@ijustine Behind the scenes, legendary @ijustine doing her thing in the Apple Store! 👋

Lil vlog from the grove Apple Store for the VP launch! We just call it VP now. #VisionPro #AppleVisionPro

@laura_buhler Wild weather yesterday night! I’m in LA and we still have power. Hope you get back on the grid soon @laura_buhler!

I have been without power since 6am this morning and now that it is dark again, really trying to quiet the soft Californian I have become with my tough-girl candles, headlamp, and Gortex shell, telling myself this is “no big deal”.

@CFA_LA @KristinaHooper @janewells @yardeni Thanks to @CFA_LA for hosting this evening’s forecast dinner. Enjoyed hearing economic insights from @janewells @KristinaHooper @yardeni and Bob Michele. For the record @janewells, I was the only hand up in the room forecasting that @Apple Vision Pro will shape the future!

Insights and perspectives from @KristinaHooper; @JaneWells; Bob Michele, CFA; and @Yardeni at our CFALA Annual Forecast Dinner!

My two cents: @Apple Vision Pro is the future. It is likely a game changing, historic moment. But it is super pricey. If you can afford the future now, you’ll buy it. If you can’t, it’ll be even better (and lighter!) if you wait into the actual future. Either way, the future is pretty cool.