Sandi Gilbert is involved in several ventures, focused on supporting entrepreneurs as they navigate through startup to scale up. She is the Managing Partner and CEO of Intergen, a private venture fund and venture builder designed to enable high potential companies to seize global opportunities. She is also the Founder of Deal Point, an online platform that facilitates capital raises in the private markets. Sandi sits on the board of the National Angel Capital Association, also known as NACO, and is a past member of the Board of the Angel Capital Association in the US. She is also a member of the New Economy Advisory Board of the Alberta Securities Commission.
Between two dots – “Really, the value is in that line: the journey”
“ Our commitment is to only invest in Calgary so that they could see the impact that their investments were making” – Sandi Gilbert
Episode Highlights:
0:00 – Gilbert intros Sandi.
2:15 – Growing up on a farm in a family band.
5:15 – First job in Calgary selling recycled silver.
12:53 – The hard lessons of running your first business.
17:23 – How Intergen helps entrepreneurs succeed.
27:44 – We can build up the Calgary business community.
35:56 – A message from our sponsors.
38:44 – Sandi’s advice: get the right help.
41:05 – How Sandi stays in shape physically and mentally.
49:37 – Sandi’s purpose.
52:21 – How you can reach out to Sandi and Intergen.
Support Sandi and her work:
ca.linkedin.com/in/sandigilbert
email: sandi@intergenconnect.com
Sponsors of this episode:
Bloom Benefits Group: www.bloombenefits.ca
Zelos Investment Counsel: www.zelosglobal.com
Airways Krown: www.krown.com
Motiv: https://motiv.digital
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and the guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or affiliated companies.
