Fireside Chat with John Ruffolo and Dean Julian Birkinshaw

All,

You are invited to a fireside chat between Ivey’s Dean, Julian Birkinshaw and John Ruffolo, Founder of Maverix Private Equity, and one of Canada’s best-known tech investors.

John will share his thoughts on a wide range of topics from private equity to technology innovation to the levers of economic growth in Canada.

Event details:

• Date: Friday, November 21, 2025

• Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

• Location: Ivey Business School (room to be confirmed)

About John Ruffolo and Maverix:

John is the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity, a private equity firm focused on technology-enabled growth and disruption investment strategies. As a firm run by entrepreneurs, funded by entrepreneurs, and for entrepreneurs, Maverix invests in Smart Cities and Smart Enterprises. John chairs the Investment Committee, guides the strategy of the firm, is deeply involved with fundraising and sourcing and leading investment opportunities, particularly within the technology industry.

John is also the Founder of OMERS Ventures and Co-Founder and Vice Chair of the Council of Canadian Innovators. Over the course of his leadership as the CEO of OMERS Ventures, they invested over USD$500 million in over 40 disruptive technology companies across North America, including growth investments in Shopify, Xanadu, Wattpad, Wave, Hootsuite, Rover, Desire 2 Learn, Hopper, DuckDuckGo, TouchBistro and League.

To confirm your attendance, please click here to register by November 14.

Best,

IVCC Executives