John Ruffolo
Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity and founder of OMERS Ventures, with a track record of early investments in companies like Shopify, Wattpad, Wave, and DuckDuckGo. Expert in growth private equity and scaling technology companies.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 47min
The Fight for Canada’s Digital Sovereignty: The Godfather of Canadian Tech
John Ruffolo, veteran Canadian tech investor who built OMERS Ventures and founded Mavericks, reflects on shaping Canada’s venture landscape. He discusses digital sovereignty, why Canada must scale capital and talent, the Sidewalk Labs conflict, policy gaps, and Mavericks’ focus on sovereignty-related sectors. He also shares how a cycling accident reshaped his purpose and philanthropy.
Oct 31, 2025 • 48min
Ep 518 Growth Equity, Control, and When Rolling Equity Fails — John Ruffolo (Inside the Mind of an Acquirer)
John Ruffolo, Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity, shares his journey from accounting to tech investing. He discusses the stark differences between growth equity and traditional buyouts, highlighting how growth equity allows founders to retain control while securing liquidity. Ruffolo offers insights into how equity rollovers can fail due to aggressive cost-cutting and debt issues. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding pre- and post-money valuations and advises on leveraging debt before turning to equity for financing. A must-listen for founders!
