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JOHN COWAN

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Why I Left Canada — And Why I Still Believe It Can Lead
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Why I Left Canada — And Why I Still Believe It Can Lead

My journey from National Party candidate to international founder, arguing that Canada’s brain drain is reversible with pragmatic, pro-builder policies—and that Canada has a rare 100-year opportunity to lead the next economic era.

Apr 25, 2025 4 min read JOHN COWAN
Assessing Startup Stock Allocation
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Assessing Startup Stock Allocation

Startup equity allocation is one of the most consequential decisions founders face. This article introduces a simple spreadsheet tool for founders and venture studio operators to help navigate a tricky subject.

Mar 23, 2025 5 min read JOHN COWAN
2025 Venture Capital Industry Forecast
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2025 Venture Capital Industry Forecast

In 2024, capital concentration among dominant VC firms reached unprecedented levels. As inefficiencies widen, 2025 will mark a recalibration of early-stage investing, with venture studios emerging as a sustainable model to fill funding gaps and challenge the Power Law Cartel.

Dec 28, 2024 6 min read JOHN COWAN
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