G. Scott Paterson is a Toronto-based technology and media venture capitalist who has been active for 28 years in the investment banking industry. 

Paterson received his start in the investment industry in 1985 at Dominion Securities Pitfield working at the firm as a retail broker, he quickly ranked #1 in commissions of all the brokers with three years or less of service at the Firm.

Paterson was later on invited to the then recently formed Midland Walwyn where he cut his teeth as a senior investment banker for four years, where he focussed on banking technology and media companies, becoming the firm’s most productive banker (as measured by fees generated). 

Paterson was later on recruited to Yorkton Securities where he led the firm’s transformation from a mining- focussed brokerage firm to Canada’s leading technology investment bank focused on technology, internet, biotechnology and film & television. 

He has also served as CEO of Yorkton Securities for 3 years. 

Paterson now focuses his attention on his Philanthropic endeavors, and Board & leadership roles at FutureVault, Symbility Solutions, Lionsgate Entertainment and The QYOU.

On today’s episode we’ll have a very interesting conversation about what makes a company successful.

Key Takeaways. 

• The key indicators of a healthy and prosperous organization. 
• How passion makes it easier to deal with work related obstacles. 
• Vision as a key theme in business success. 
• Evaluating a business idea based on the organization’s rhythm and culture. 
• Why having an operating partner is great for decision making. 
• The two factors that qualify an idea as an ideal idea; the right management team to enable pivoting and an individual to attract other investors. 

Connect with G. Scott Paterson

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/gscottpaterson/