Exploring the Evolution and Services of the BDC Capital | Ela Borenstein, VP, Venture Capital Incentivized Programs, BDC Capital
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Show Notes
In this episode, we explore various aspects related to the development of the Canadian ecosystem with Ela Borenstein, VP, Venture Capital Incentivized Programs, BDC Capital. We delve into the evolution of the ecosystem, the services provided by BDC to venture capitalists and fund managers, the significance of initiatives like the GP Academy and the Cop and fellows program, and the key factors to consider when implementing incentive programs.
00:09- About Ela Borenstein
Ela Borenstein is Vice President leading the VCIP team, where she is responsible for incentivized and mandated programs on behalf of the government, notably, Venture Capital Action Plan (VCAP), Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI) 2017, renewed VCCI, and the Covid Bridge Financing programs, totaling $1.8B for the development and launch of new initiatives for Canadian funds.
She joined BDC Capital in 2007 spending 9 years as an investor in healthcare and life sciences companies bringing over 20 years of management, entrepreneurial and consulting experience in the biopharmaceutical and related industries.