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Class is in session with The Professor! Don Hewitt hosts your Wednesday Edition of The SportsCage, and was joined by CEO of The Sports Corporation Gerry Johansson, Dave Thomas with Roughriders Updates, Railbird Rider Fan Kevin Cheyne, Voice of the Regina Pats Dante De Caria, TSN's Farhan Lalji, and our CFL Analytics Guru Keith Willoughby.
Don Hewitt "The Professor" hosts your Wednesday Edition of the SportsCage with the help of Riders' Voice Dave Thomas. They're guests include Former NHL Referee Brad Watson, Voice of the Rams Brendan McGuire, Analytics Guru Keith Willoughby, and TSN's Farhan Lalji.
This week on Swimming with Allocators, Earnest and Alexa welcome Farhan Lalji and Dario de Wet, Co-Founders of LTV Capital. During the conversation, Farhan and Dario discuss their unique approach to investing in emerging fund managers. They share insights into evaluating new venture capital funds, emphasizing the importance of understanding a manager's "why," network strength, and hustle factor. The conversation also explores the challenges of venture capital scaling, the potential of managers with atypical backgrounds, and the evolving landscape of startup exits. Key takeaways include the value of investing in smaller, innovative funds, the need for differentiation in a competitive market, and the potential of legacy industries for venture investment. Also, don't miss our insider segment as Idan Netser and Jason Kropp from Sidley Law Firm discuss critical regulatory considerations for venture capital and startups, focusing on tax implications of carried interest, Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) benefits, and evolving FDA regulations in the medical and biotech sectors.Highlights from this week's conversation include:Dario's Career Journey (0:58)Farhan's Background and Anthem Group Experience (1:43)Emergence of LTV Capital's Thesis (3:36)Influential Experiences Shaping VC Perspective (5:27)Should Venture Capital Scale? (8:08)Why Focus on Emerging Managers? (13:10)Intangibles in Fund Managers (18:26)Intentionality in Fund Construction (21:24)Insider Segment: Regulatory and Tax Updates (23:02)Hands-On LP Support for Emerging Managers (27:21)First Close vs. Last Close LPs (30:37)Why LPs Choose LTV Capital (33:53)Venture Beta vs. Alpha and Fund of Funds Debate (36:18)Venture Exits and Liquidity Outlook (40:43)Parting Advice for GPs and LPs and Final Thoughts (44:10)LTV Capital is dedicated to investing in top-tier emerging managers globally, aiming to empower the next generation of venture capital leaders. By providing support and resources, LTV Capital fosters innovation and growth within the venture capital ecosystem.LTV Capital: Empowering Emerging Managers | Uniting the Fund EcosystemSidley Austin LLP is a premier global law firm with a dedicated Venture Funds practice, advising top venture capital firms, institutional investors, and private equity sponsors on fund formation, investment structuring, and regulatory compliance. With deep expertise across private markets, Sidley provides strategic legal counsel to help funds scale effectively. Learn more at sidley.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.
On our season finale show the guys look back on our best of moments from the second half of this season and recap our band name list.Joining the guys is Farhan Lalji (15:13) and Kevin Woodley (50:04).Thank you to all of our sponsors, CHEK and of course you for downloading our daily Podcast. Have a great Summer!
Barney Shynkaruk hosts your Friday Edition of the SportsCage. We'll get you ready for the Roughriders hosting the BC Lions tomorrow night, with Riders' Colour Analyst Luc Mullinder, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press, Fries Tallman Indigenous Spotlight with Kishaun Gervais, TSN's Farhan Lalji, Stanley Cup Champion Mike Commodore, and the Latest Prairie Golf Gem!
On today's show the guys continue to react to the Evander Kane trade for the Canucks, Rick updates the latest with Brock Boeser, Pius Suter and more.Joining the show is Evander Kane's Agent Dan Milstein (15:20), Farhan Lalji (26:51) and Pierre McGuire (52:05).
Barney Shynkaruk and Sharky host your Thursday Edition of the SportsCage. This is our last Cage for the week because tomorrow is Roughriders Football! Our guests include Voice of the Riders Dave Thomas, Coast to Coast with Arash Madani, TSN's Farhan Lalji, and Seattle Kraken's Jessica Campbell.
On today's show the guys react to Matt Duchene's contract extension in Dallas, what it means for the Canucks and chat with a Stanley Cup Champion.Joining the show is Florida Panthers Forward Jonah Gadjovich (16:30), Farhan Lalji (30:33) and Landon Ferraro (52:22).
Join Maz McFly for the Friday Edition of the SportsCage! Today's big news: The Regina Red Sox will be acquired by the owners of the Regina Pats, Queen City Sports & Entertainment! Our Guests include Greg and Alex from Piffles Podcast talkin' Roughriders, Dustin Edwards talks local rodeos, President of the Regina Red Sox Gary Brotzel, Voice of the Riders Dave Thomas, and TSN's Farhan Lalji.
On today's show Donnie and Rick setup Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final and chat about Pierre LeBrun's report on EP40 sticking with the Canucks.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji, Seattle Thunderbirds Centre Braeden Cootes and Jason Strudwick.
Head into the weekend with Barney Shynkaruk and Sharky on the Friday Edition of the SportsCage! Your Roughriders are 1-0, and the Stanley Cup Final continues tonight! Our guests include TSN's Farhan Lalji, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, and Press Coverage with Glen Suitor!
On today's show the guys recap Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final last night, Abbotsford inchincing closer to a spot in the Calder Cup final and react to late news about the Canucks Coaching staff.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (17:14) and Marty Biron (51:37).
AJ Jakubec is joined by TSN's Farhan Lalji to preview the CFL season. Then he and Matt Kaunisviita take a look at what the REDBLACKS' roster looks like for Thursday's season opener in Regina. AJ wraps up the show by replaying The Drive's interview with Lewis Ward, who is set to play in his 100th career game
TSN's Farhan Lalji joins the program to help set up the CFL season, including looks at what to expect for the BC Lions, as well as the Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Friday Edition of the SportsCage is abridged, and steering the ship is Barney Shynkaruk. We prepare you for the Riders' preseason game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and provide a weather update with Phil Spevak. Also on the show, we had TSN's Farhan Lalji, who joined the show to explain his thoughts for the upcoming CFL season and who is under pressure.
Todayt he guys chat about the Panthers heading to a 3rd straight Stanley Cup Final, handshake-gate and Game 1 for Abbotsford in the Westen Conference Final.Joining the guys is Farhan Lalji (17:25) and Whitecaps Head Coach Jesper Sorensen (54:03).
Listening to Friday's Edition of the SportsCage with Kris Mazurak is the best way to start your weekend. We got the voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Dave Thomas, on the show to convey all the information to prepare you for their preseason game tomorrow against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Also, we got Eric Francis on the show, who talked about what the Toronto Maple Leafs should do in the offseason, plus the Stanley Cup playoffs. TSN's Farhan Lalji is rounding everything up, and he split time between his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the upcoming CFL preseason games.
Today the guys chat about the coverage of last night's Eastern Conference Final Game and SGA's performance for OKC and much more.Joining the guys is Farhan Lalji (17:29) and Craig Button (51:24).
In the third hour, Gregg Bell and Jackson Felts talk about new NFL language regarding the tush push plus answer some Seahawks questions, then Farhan Lali of TSN up in Vancouver joins the show to talk about the NHL playoffs before some Sounders chatter.
The best way to start your long weekend is by listening to the Friday Edition of the SportsCage with Kris Mazurak. We continue our Riders' training camp coverage with Dave Thomas and Luc Mullinder, and talked with special guest Mark Habicht. For our hockey fans, we have former NHL player Jordan Schmaltz and TSN's Farhan Lalji to chat about the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.
Today the guys continue to react to Adam Foote being named the new Head Coach of the Vancouver Canucks and head down to Rogers Arena to hear from him for the first time.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (17:40), Travis Green (31:47) and Todd Diamond (1:18:17).
Join Maz McFly and Dave Thomas on your Friday Edition of the SportsCage to talk Roughriders' Rookie Camp and more about your Regina Pats! Our guests include Regina Pats' 3rd overall pick Liam Pue, Ryan Swïtzer talks WHL Finals, TSN's Farhan Lalji, Press Coverage with Glen Suitor, and Regina Pats' 23rd overall pick Logan Henry.
Today the guys chat about Abbotsford's Game 3 win last night, Stanley Cup playoffs and if Manny Malhotra would fit as the next Canucks Head Coach.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (16:57) and Avalanche Defenseman Devon Toews (51:27).
Finish your week off right with Barney Shynkaruk on the Friday Edition of the SportsCage. It's a busy week in sports to recap, plus some legendary guests: Roughriders' Colour Analyst Luc Mullinder, Grey Cup Champion Kerry Joseph, Farhan Lalji talks CFL Draft and Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Inside the NHL with Eric Francis.
On today's show Donnie and Rick recap the Whitecaps victory in Miami last night which puts them into the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final and they also chat about some possible Canucks coaching candidates.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (18:05) and Paul Dolan (52:47).
Your host for the Friday Edition of the SportsCage is Barney Shynkaruk, and he'll get some help from Don Hewitt and Ryan Pollock. Our guests include Roughriders' OC Marc Mueller, TSN's Farhan Lalji, Canadian NFL Draft prospect Elic Ayomanor, and Zach Manns of the Saskatchewan Rush
Today the guys chat about a big night ahead at BC Place for the Whitecaps and a former Canuck making a big mark in the playoffs.Joining the show is Bob Lenarduzzi and Farhan Lalji.
It's officially all over for the Canucks and Donnie and Rick recapped the final game last night and looked ahead to a big offseason.Joining the show is Thomas Drance (18:48) and Farhan Lalji (51:50).
Join Maz McFly on the Wednesday Edition of the SportsCage. He'll be joined by Voice of the Riders Dave Thomas, the iconic Charleston Hughes, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, TSN's Farhan Lalji, and Saskatoon Stars' head coach Alana Serhan.
This Friday Edition of the SportsCage has a stacked crew, with your hosts Barney Shynkaruk, Greg McCulloch, and Alex Dormuth. Their guests include TSN's Farhan Lalji, Regina Pats GM Al Millar, Melfort Mustangs Head Coach Trevor Blevins, Fort Knox GM Jarrod Williams, and Spokane Chiefs' Berkly Catton.
Farhan Lalji discusses who he thinks will compete for the Most Outstanding Player in the 2025 CFL
Today the guys chat about the Canucks officially being eliminated from playoff contention and react to two articles from Iain MacIntyre over the last 24 hours.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (19:49) and former Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi (54:13).
Farhan Lalji has a bold CFL prediction: "If Trevor Harris can play 17 games, he'll win the MOP."
Maz McFly hosts your Friday Edition of The SportsCage. Our show lineup includes Dave Thomas, Jamie Neugenbauer, Devon Oleniuk, Farhan Lalji, Luc Mullinder, and Scott Blevins.
Today the guys recap the Canucks disappointing loss to the Kraken and where this leaves the outlook for the team. Joining the show is Farhan Lalji and John Garrett.
Farhan Lalji shares with us his thoughts on the Canucks and Flames postseason hopes, and explains the CFL salary cap fines
A busy Friday Edition of the SportsCage with your host Barney Shynkurak. Our guest list includes Brad Jacobs, Farhan Lalji, Cody Janzen, Jon Keen, Colton Yellow Horn, and members of the Champion Regina Pat Canadians
On today's show Donnie and Rick recap the Canucks win on Long Island and Rick updates what he is hearing with Rick Tocchet's future in Vancouver.Joining the show is Blue Jackets Defenseman Dante Fabbro (17:08) and Farhan Lalji (50:18).
The best way to finish your week is by watching the Friday Edition of the SportsCage with Barney Shynkaruk and Chris Harris. Guests include Riders Radio Network's newest member, Teagan Witko, 3DowNations' Justin Dunk, Voice of the Riders' Dave Thomas, University of Alberta Golden Bears linebacker Chase Tataryn, Edmonton Elks head coach Mark Kilam, and TSN's Farhan Lalji. Also listen to the latest Senior Hockey Report courtesy of the Monday Nooner Podcast.
Live in studio, TSN's Farhan Lalji joined the show and chatted about CFL Combine and who tested well at the event.
Today Donnie and Rick recap the Canucks OT loss in St. Louis last night and look ahead to their visit to NYC tomorrow to take on J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (18:38) and Vince Mercogliano (53:48).
TSN's Farhan Lalji joined the show and talked some Vancouver Canucks plus CFL news regarding the combine and the commissioner search.
On today's show the guys recap the Canucks shootout victory last night in Calgary.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji and Ray Ferraro.
Today the guys recap the Canucks loss to Montreal last night and a big game against the Flames in Calgary.Joining the show is Jon Abbott (18:41) and Farhan Lalji (53:10).
On today's show Donnie and Rick recap the Canucks win against the Ducks last night and the latest as we approach the NHL trade deadline.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (31:43) and John Shannon (52:35).
Today the guys recap the Canucks loss in Anaheim last night and chat about the trade deadline one week from today.Joining the guys is Farhan Lalji (18:06) and Ian Furness (52:20).
Today the guys setup the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship game tonight and Rick provides an update on Canucks pending UFA Kevin Lankinen. Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (18:56) and Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger (52:13).
Today the guys react to Canada's OT victory over Sweden last night and the play of Elias Pettersson.Joining the guys is Farhan Lalji (15:37) & Ray Ferraro (50:33).
Today the guys react to Marcus Pettersson's contract extension with the Canucks and chat about the game in San Jose tonight.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji and Ray Ferraro.
Today the guys chat about the Canucks winning their 3rd game in a row last night and Rick shares a possible new suitor of J.T. Miller.Joining the guys is Farhan Lalji (20:00) and Ray Ferraro (52:42).