Dec. 7, 2023
E083: Mike Dinsdale, CFA: Akkadian
Mike Dinsdale, Managing Director, Akkadian Ventures
- During 20+ years as CFO, secured over $1.8b in financing, created 100b+ in Value, and created 3 Brands with instant recognition: DocuSign, DoorDash, and Gusto
- Angel investor in 50+ tech companies
- Co-Founder of Plum Partners SPAC Platform
- Currently a board member for various software companies and WildAid
- BS from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from McMaster University
- CFA Designation
E083: Mike Dinsdale, CFA: Akkadian
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:19 What inspired you to become a technology investor? What was the motivation of that for you?
1:01 How are you creating an impact now and what's the motivation behind that impact?
1:48 What are you currently learning, listening to or reading these days?
2:44 In 2 years, how do you see Artificial Intelligence impacting your industry?
4:46 How do people contact you?
4:56 Close - Thank you
Featured Guest Bio:
Mike Dinsdale, Managing Director, Akkadian Ventures
- During 20+ years as CFO, secured over $1.8b in financing, created 100b+ in Value, and created 3 Brands with instant recognition: DocuSign, DoorDash, and Gusto
- Angel investor in 50+ tech companies
- Co-Founder of Plum Partners SPAC Platform
- Currently a board member for various software companies and WildAid
- BS from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from McMaster University
- CFA Designation
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For more than a decade, Akkadian has pioneered secondary and opportunistic investments in growth-stage technology companies.
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