Kenneth Kroner

The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is a Crown corporation, owned by the Province of Alberta, and one of Canadas largest and most diversified institutional investment managers. AIMCo was established on January 1, 2008 with a mandate to provide superior long-term investment results for its clients and operates independently from the Government of Alberta. With assets under management of more than $160 billion, AIMCo invests globally on behalf of its Alberta-based pension, endowment, insurance and government funds, including the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.

Innovation is changing the way we use traditional currency. 80 million of you tell us that you use digital wallets because they’re a more convenient option than carrying around dollar bills and credit cards. We believe there are more than dollar bills and credit cards to keep in your new wallet.

Pluribus Labs is a systematic global equity investment manager that sees the world—and investment opportunities—differently. Our firm is built to capitalize on the intersection of economics, finance, data science and algorithms. We believe markets are driven by a collection of exposures to the strategic trends that influence the global economy (cybersecurity, manufacturing innovation, wellness, etc.), as well as by traditional return drivers (risk factors) and environmental, social and governance commitment and practice. We use advanced data science to determine the relevant strategic trends and to construct portfolios that we believe provide active exposure to these trends. Pluribus Labs is a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital, with whom it shares a pedigree of innovation in investment management.

The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is a Crown corporation, owned by the Province of Alberta, and one of Canadas largest and most diversified institutional investment managers. AIMCo was established on January 1, 2008 with a mandate to provide superior long-term investment results for its clients and operates independently from the Government of Alberta. With assets under management of more than $160 billion, AIMCo invests globally on behalf of its Alberta-based pension, endowment, insurance and government funds, including the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.

Innovation is changing the way we use traditional currency. 80 million of you tell us that you use digital wallets because they’re a more convenient option than carrying around dollar bills and credit cards. We believe there are more than dollar bills and credit cards to keep in your new wallet.

Founded in 2012, CircleUp is a privately owned company on a mission to empower entrepreneurs with the funding and support that they need to thrive. Having facilitated investments for 500+ brands and counting, CircleUp uses their business technology platform, Helio, to increase the speed, quality, and objectivity of decision making in the private company landscape. Using a unique combination of data and machine learning technology, CircleUp makes it possible for underserved entrepreneurs to finally get the support they deserve. With a vast network of entrepreneurs, institutional investors, industry experts, and flexible financing solutions, CircleUp is shining a light on untapped human potential and transforming the world of private enterprise. For more information please visit: www.circleup.com.

BlackRock is a global asset manager and technology provider dedicated to helping more and more people experience financial well-being. We help millions of people invest to build savings that serve them throughout their lives. We always start with our clients’ needs and look to offer them more quality choices for how and where to invest their money. Our global investments platform offers our clients access to the world’s markets while making investing easier and more affordable. And with offices in more than 40 countries, our global expertise helps them navigate changing markets to stay ahead of the curve. Follow us for global insights shaping the economy, conversations about financial well-being and more information on culture and careers at BlackRock. https://bit.ly/3n6Fxdy