This video features a conversation with John Ruffo, a prominent Canadian tech investor, discussing his journey from humble beginnings to co-founding OMERS Ventures and launching Maverick's Private Equity. The discussion touches on his upbringing, career in finance, experiences with Arthur Andersen and the Enron collapse, and his insights into Canada's digital sovereignty and the importance of domestic capital and homegrown success stories. Ruffo also shares a deeply personal account of recovering from a severe cycling accident and how it influenced his perspective on resilience and purpose.