Ted Graham

50,000 views, a book and 200 speeches later...This was the TEDx talk that launched it all: Three things I learned about disruptive innovation as an UberX driver | ... youtu.be/4L30uIkMeMM via @YouTube

@NeilPasricha Your books X 5 (between Erin and I) and The Book with No Pictures by BJ Novak (my 9 year is now saying he wants to gift that book to his kids)

What's one book you've given as a gift multiple times?

We’re looking for our 3rd partner at Version One At @VersionOneVC, we are strong believers that early-stage investing is best done by small teams that are aligned around a differentiated investment thesis and are investing with high conviction. The partnership is currently @angelatytran and myself. We’re on our 4th fund and 2nd opportunity fund, and we are looking to add a third partner over the course of the next year or so. We like to invest at the edges, not in the mainstream. We like to lead, not follow. We are comfortable betting on founders without (obvious) pedigree. We like to back mission-driven founders that are early in new areas. We love investing in people, not necessarily in existing traction and numbers. And we’re happy to back first-time entrepreneurs that nobody has ever backed. We’ve got a strong conviction in the type of founders we like to invest in…and we’re just as clear as to the type of partner we are looking for as our 3rd partner: - You have some investing experience, either as a solo GP, junior member of a larger firm and/or frequent angel investor. - You are a generalist, but you are more interested in the edges of technology markets (crypto, climate, AI, syn bio, deep tech, AR/VR) than the mainstream. - You want to be a great partner to founders, asking good questions but not always shouting out the answers. - You’re an independent thinker and always look for the contrarian angle to the mainstream opinion. - You’re in the flow connecting with people – either online or in person. You learn from others, and they learn from you, which makes your network sticky. - You’re hungry and want to make your mark on the VC business, acknowledging that this is a decade+ long endeavor. What does not matter: - Your degrees - Your location (but a larger tech ecosystem is a plus) What we’re not looking for: - Transactional people: we thrive to have meaningful connections with both our founders and between ourselves and want to keep it this way. - Candidates that see this position as a springboard to joining a larger fund (if that is your goal, you should apply at such a fund right now). - Candidates that rely on a playbook (there isn’t one in early-stage investing!) There is no formal application process for this role. Please find us on the Internet and reach out in the most meaningful way that reflects what we are looking for. We look forward to meeting you.

Seems like sensible advice cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

@markmacleod_ Agreed. This is a great team.

Just heard from a founder I invested in. After 7+ years, he couldn't raise more money. Couldn't find a buyer. He is shutting down. That is tough to handle. So much blood, sweat and tears. I'd back his next thing in a heart beat. He will be even stronger next time!

@MarkCohon I’ll always remember my flight back to Toronto from Athens where I had been covering the 2004 Olympics and your dad sat next to me. I didn’t fully realize who he was and he was just genuinely curious about my new twins and shared his pride in you. He was a mensch.

Last night we said farewell to my Dad. Our family, Canada and the world lost a remarkable man.

My all-time favorite Venn diagram 😆

The people to watch in Canadian auto tech: Here are the investors, executives and policy shapers who are driving the industry forward. thelogic.co/news/special-r…

@WilsonKM2 Came “back from away” for COVID related reasons but then stayed for promising economic growth and potential for a vibrant, livable city.

It's still really common to refer to our population influx as COVID-related, even among local politicians/policy-makers. This implies people think of it as a one-off thing instead of something that will continue for the foreseeable future, and I think that leads to bad decisions

@mattybcohen Well done! Don’t forget about us out here in the east though…

🌊 Making Waves 🇨🇦 With our new partnership with Canada's Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI) Inclusive Growth Stream, and the $7.5M investment in Fund III. We are excited to setup offices on the West Coast! In line with our mission to foster innovation and entrepreneurship throughout Canada, we're excited to announce the opening of our new Vancouver office on November 1st. This office, led by my Partner, @_dominiclau will be located at Pavilion Cowork in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver. Read More Here: bit.ly/46PnRYV If you are a founder or want to partner with us at the Fund, please reach out to dom@rippleventures.com for more info. #makingwaves #therippleeffect #venturecapital betakit.com/ripple-venture…

How our day has been going in NS #NSStorm

@WandererDerek Derek: You and I know each other through VC and world tour volleyball. Send me a DM.

@WandererDerek It’s an admirable strategy but wasn’t communicated to us by security staff (maybe that’s intentional). I can’t imagine a mall trying something similar given legal guidelines re involuntary confinement.

@WandererDerek Any reason why fans would have prevented from leaving the venue during the second half yesterday? My son and I (plus numerous others) were told we weren't allowed to leave any gate at that particular juncture.

I’ve been in Michigan this week and I’ve been defending our country on a daily basis.

@LisaWallaceKPL @MISAOntario Thanks! Great to meet other volleyball lovers who know a thing or two about tech.

Ted Graham @tedgraham was a great Keynote speaker this morning at the MISA Conference 2023. He talked about his strategy around innovation and ventures working at GM as well as being the first Uber driver in Toronto uberofeverything.com @MISAOntario #misaconference2023

@andruyeung 👍🏎️🚗🛻🚚

🍁 Friends in Toronto: I’m hosting an event for tech leaders on June 13! It’s at a stunning historic venue in the heart of downtown. Join a group of extraordinary founders, operators & investors for an evening of connection. 👉 Comment for details

@ckneumann @cvca @NonCocktail @bwertz @PanacheVC @VersionOneVC @PrashantMatta @BrandonWaselnuk Great idea! I was thinking of trying to gather a few VC brethren to bike around Stanley Park early tomorrow am

Shout out to all the investors who made it out early after a night of @CVCA events for @NonCocktail VC spin class!

@TechTO @dennispilarinos @notionport Looking forward to attending tonight and seeing @notionport speaking on his home turf. Hoping to meet funders and founders in mobility or the electrification ecosystem world!

🎉 What's up #Vancouver!? 🚀 Join us on May 29 for a night of conversation, networking, and celebration of #tech! 🤝 Connect with the brightest minds in the tech industry as we bring together trailblazers, investors, and startup wizards under one roof. techto.org/events/techto-…

@WilsonKM2 Wilson’s Razor: “Most hilarious outcome is the most likely”

Stared, going

@alexandernorman @techvancouver @dennispilarinos @gmunro123 @notionport CDL super session!

@tedgraham @techvancouver @dennispilarinos @gmunro123 @notionport Would love to catch up somewhere in the world. When are you next in toronto?

#Vancouver we are hosting our first @techvancouver of the year on May 29 at 5pm! Two amazing firesides: @dennispilarinos founded & sold BuddyBuild to Apple @gmunro123 founded & sold Flashstock to ShutterStock and is now building Getware @notionport asking questions