In this episode, James returns from a brief mid-season break to kick off the second half of the season. For the first time ever on Frontier of Finance, he sits down with Ben Reeves, the Chief Investment Officer at Wealthsimple. In the past, Ben has led asset allocation, research and portfolio risk management teams at Bridgewater Associates, and served as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. He's also a registered portfolio manager in Canada, and as CIO of Wealthsimple, he oversees the company’s investment strategy, security selection and new fund creation. During their conversation, James and Ben discuss the recently-announced Wealthsimple Venture Fund I, which allows Canadians to invest in top-tier venture capital and growth equity, and get early access to high-growth-potential, pre-IPO companies. They dive deep into how the new fund works, why it was created, and how it’s improving access to venture capital for Canadian investors. Learn more about the Wealthsimple Venture Fund I and join the waitlist: https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/venture-fund