Mike James Ross

Staircase Ventures leads seed-stage rounds into Canada’s highest potential tech companies with unparalleled dedication to accelerating founders’ development and performance. Staircase offers a 5-pillar Founder Development Platform – a comprehensive offering to advance founders’ personal development and successful leadership of their ventures. With the 5-pillar Founder Development Platform, Staircase Ventures founders have access to: 1. CEO coaching: An experienced, one-on-one executive coach to support them with their personal development objectives. 2. Peer support groups: Confidential, facilitated, stage- and function-appropriate peer groups with other founders across North America. 3. Health & wellness program: A dedicated Cleveland Clinic Canada health coach to help them enhance their physical and mental health. 4. Personal financial advisor: An experienced financial advisor who specializes in supporting early-stage tech founders. 5. Family stipend: A cash stipend to cover unexpected childcare, elder support, or other family needs. In addition, each founder receives carry in the fund so that when the fund does well, all founder benefit. Staircase Ventures is managed by Janet Bannister, a veteran of the Canadian tech industry with deep experience as a founder, operator, and investor. Founders also benefit from a set of Advisors, each of whom have launched and scaled $1B+ businesses.

CaseCoach is the worlds #1 case interview preparation platform. We prepare 60,000+ candidates a year. We serve 100+ leading global universities in 22 countries, including half of the top-20 MBAs. We also license our platform to 2 out of the top-3 global management consulting firms.

La Maison Simons a été fondée en 1840 par John Simons à Québec. À l’origine une mercerie, l’entreprise familiale est aujourd’hui synonyme de mode accessible et inspirée. Tout est mis en œuvre pour cultiver la créativité et bâtir des relations de qualité avec la clientèle, le personnel et les partenaires. L’entreprise est soucieuse de l’environnement et des communautés où elle opère. La Maison Simons est reconnue comme une autorité mode avec son concept de magasinage original. Collections exclusives, marques émergentes locales et nationales ainsi que pièces de grands créateurs et créatrices internationaux sont offertes sous un même toit, à travers des univers distinctifs. La mode déco n’est pas en reste ; La Maison Simons propose de quoi habiller la chambre, la cuisine et la salle de bains. Visitez-nous sur www.simons.ca ou suivez-nous sur Instagram : @maisonsimons ou sur Facebook : facebook.com/simons.ca /// Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business. Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. The company offers an extensive array of avant-garde fashions and exclusive private collections for men and women, complemented by a selection of nationally recognized brands and top designer names. Simons also carries home fashions for the bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. Visit us at www.simons.ca or follow us on Instagram: @maisonsimons or Facebook: facebook.com/simons.ca

Specializing in innovation, strategy, and culture we help organizations and individuals transform and thrive. Innovation - We design and execute on new business models and innovative market offerings Strategy - We build robust yet flexible strategic visions, plans, and approaches Culture - We help organizations become more courageous, empathic, and creative

Staircase Ventures leads seed-stage rounds into Canada’s highest potential tech companies with unparalleled dedication to accelerating founders’ development and performance. Staircase offers a 5-pillar Founder Development Platform – a comprehensive offering to advance founders’ personal development and successful leadership of their ventures. With the 5-pillar Founder Development Platform, Staircase Ventures founders have access to: 1. CEO coaching: An experienced, one-on-one executive coach to support them with their personal development objectives. 2. Peer support groups: Confidential, facilitated, stage- and function-appropriate peer groups with other founders across North America. 3. Health & wellness program: A dedicated Cleveland Clinic Canada health coach to help them enhance their physical and mental health. 4. Personal financial advisor: An experienced financial advisor who specializes in supporting early-stage tech founders. 5. Family stipend: A cash stipend to cover unexpected childcare, elder support, or other family needs. In addition, each founder receives carry in the fund so that when the fund does well, all founder benefit. Staircase Ventures is managed by Janet Bannister, a veteran of the Canadian tech industry with deep experience as a founder, operator, and investor. Founders also benefit from a set of Advisors, each of whom have launched and scaled $1B+ businesses.

CaseCoach is the worlds #1 case interview preparation platform. We prepare 60,000+ candidates a year. We serve 100+ leading global universities in 22 countries, including half of the top-20 MBAs. We also license our platform to 2 out of the top-3 global management consulting firms.

Empowering the world to make better decisions. The Decision Lab is a socially-conscious applied research firm. We provide consulting services to some of the largest organizations in the world, carry out research in priority areas and run one of the largest publications in applied behavioral science. In the past, we have helped organizations such as the Gates Foundation, Capital One and the World Bank solve some of their thorniest problems using scientific thinking. Learn more on TheDecisionLab.com