The opportunities for Canadian entrepreneurs, with Tim Lynn and Jonah Tetz from Startup TNT
- S1E7
- 31:22
- October 1st 2024
In this episode of Greater than the Sum, we’re joined by Tim Lynn and Jonah Tetz, co-founder and operations lead at Startup TNT.
Startup TNT – named after the company’s “Thursday Night Tradition” happy hours – is a non-profit that connects investors with Canadian startups.
The pair join our host Mark to talk about the company’s mission, history, and future, as well as venture capital funding and investment opportunities for local startups. They talk about
the importance of retaining talent in Canada, the unique ways they connect local investors with local startups and entrepreneurs, and how they support Canadian startups with both community and capital.
Startup TNT has just closed its first venture capital fund, and Tim and Jonah tell us about their approach to raising investment and how they plan to distribute it across their network of startups.
Finally, the conversation turns to the future of Startup TNT and how new technologies like Plooto maximize efficiencies in a scalable way.
This episode focuses on:
- The challenges of running a startup in Canada
- How Startup TNT stands out from other similar angel investors
- The opportunities for entrepreneurs in Canada, now and in the future
- The importance of culture and community, and how it can help avoid burnout
Greater than the Sum helps businesses and the accountants who serve them remove the guesswork from their finances and gain back the time to focus on what really matters.
You can check out Plooto.com for resources, tips, and advice on how to get control over your cash flow.
Links from the episode
Check out the resources mentioned in the interview with Tim and Jonah:
Happy Hour events across Canada
Chapter Markers
[0:49] Introduction to Tim and Jonah and to Startup TNT
[4:00] Common misconceptions about the venture space: Is it right for all businesses?
[4:55] The Startup TNT approach: What sets them apart from their competitors?
[7:08] The struggles Canadian startups face: How to raise capital at home
[08:07] Beyond funding: Education and mentorship through Startup TNT
[09:35] Their first venture capital fund: The game plan
[11:58] Secrets of a strong team culture: It starts at the very start
[13:13] Raising a million dollars: How to manage capital sustainably
[18:18] Trust and new technologies: How Plooto helped Startup TNT scale
[21:45] Canada loves startups: Government support across Alberta
[23:49] The future for Canadian startups: AI driving the future of UI
[27:02] Avoiding burnout: Culture and understanding from the top down
[30:25] Where to find out more about Startup TNT
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