Bob Stamnes

Willkie is representing Novacap in its acquisition of Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), a leading global media measurement and optimization platform, in an all-cash transaction that values IAS at approximately $1.9 billion. The Willkie team is led by partners Russell Leaf, Jared Fertman and Samir Patel, with associate Sarah Chouinard. Partners Jason Pearl and Charlotta Chung provided debt financing advice, partners Larissa Marcellino and Giovanni S. and counsel Walter Turturro provided investment funds advice, and partner Rose Ohanesian advised on executive compensation matters. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eT6DAsvp

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Even in the digital age, being featured in Canada’s most widely read national newspaper still hits different. The Globe and Mail spotlighted Endless Surf in its business and #innovation section—a source of insight for executives, policymakers, and investors.   Backed by WhiteWater’s four decades of experience in the leisure industry and in wave engineering, read about how Endless Surf is uniquely positioned to shape the future of inland surf worldwide, where the upcoming projects are, as well as how industry players think this booming market will unfold, and…   How is wave technology like ski lifts?   Find the article by Andrew Seale here (4 min.): https://lnkd.in/gXGRhY-Z   Featuring interviews with President Paul Chutter and David Likins of Meriwether Companies and Cabo Real Surf Club. #surfpark #surfpool #lbe

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Guess who’s revving up for success as General Motors Canada’s new Foundational Agency? 🛞 We’re excited to expand our global relationship with General Motors, establishing an AI-powered approach to creating personalized content across the Canadian market. 🇨🇦 Focused on precision and cost-efficiency, we’ll leverage AI to accelerate production at scale and drive brand affinity. 🤖 “We’re focused on building our brands so even more Canadians get to know and love us. That means finding fresh, meaningful ways to connect with customers across the country,” says Shane P., VP, Sales, Service & Marketing at GM Canada. “Our new partnership with Monks is an exciting step forward, unlocking new opportunities for personalized content and helping us grow even stronger relationships with Canadians.” “We are incredibly proud to be selected as the foundational agency for General Motors Canada,” says Deborah Heslip, our Global Chief Client Officer. “I’m excited for the team to collaborate across more touchpoints for an iconic brand like General Motors, helping them outpace the expectations for the category and our industry.” Learn more about our partnership with General Motors 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gzvxBS_7 

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Canada’s most iconic export is under pressure - and no, it’s not hockey.  🍁Maple syrup is a billion-dollar industry rooted in tradition, but as a recent #FinancialTimes article highlights, it’s now facing modern economic threats including looming U.S. tariffs that could disrupt the entire value chain. At CBV Institute, we’ve explored this topic through a business valuation lens. In a CBV Insights article from 2024, Brian Langis, CBV, examines the economic, operational, and cultural dimensions of Canada’s maple syrup industry, from strategic reserves to the price-per-tap “rule of thumb.” 🔗 Read the CBV Insights article: https://lnkd.in/gCEVpi_5 🔗 Read the FT piece: https://lnkd.in/ghqMsvxf?

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At Canada’s CEO Summit, Rebecca Kacaba, CEO of DealMaker, shared what she sees as the biggest challenge facing the Canadian innovation economy: access to capital. Without the right mix of capital early on, founders risk losing momentum and companies risk selling too soon. As Rebecca put it, capital is what keeps the economy flowing and drives growth for everyone — and solving this barrier is essential. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCkxQgW

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Solace adds serious firepower with Paul Fitzpatrick—ex-Shopify and IBM—as new Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer. The Kanata-based real-time tech firm is doubling down on global growth with a key leadership hire. Fitzpatrick brings deep experience from Shopify, IBM, Cognos, and a previous stint at Solace. He’ll lead go-to-market and channel strategy as Solace expands in the event-driven architecture and AI integration space. His return signals confidence in both Solace’s trajectory—and the strength of Ottawa’s tech ecosystem. 🔗 Read More: https://ow.ly/mHmx50WwmFG #KanataNorth #OttawaTech #SeriousTechLivesHere #TechNews #Technology #Innovation

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