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In this podcast episode, Bruce Croxon shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with the creation of Lava Life, a pioneering online dating service. He discusses the evolution of technology and how it has changed the landscape for scaling companies today compared to the past. Bruce reflects on the sale of Lava Life, the challenges of fundraising in Canada, and the impact of economic cycles on private equity. He also explores current opportunities in artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, while addressing the effects of tariffs and institutional selling on market liquidity.
BRUCE CROXON
Founding Partner, Round 13 Capital
Bruce (@bruce_croxon) co-founded Round13 to address the market opportunity created by the lack of funding available to growth stage digital companies in Canada.
He spent the first half of his career as a hands-on operator, piloting Lavalife from infancy through to exit. Today, Bruce engages regularly with Round13 portfolio companies putting his operational and marketing expertise to work as an investor and partner.
Bruce is a regular speaker and commentator in the Canadian business community. He is the co-host of The Disruptor on BNN and was formerly a dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den.
