Ms. Fernandes is an entrepreneur, activist, speaker, and writer, working with endless clients from large-scale corporations to smaller scale non-profits and many public companies in various sectors. Danielle has previous public company board experience within the plant-based/health and wellness space.
Very passionate and dedicated to advocating plant-based diets and animal welfare, she supports multiple charities across Canada including the Vancouver Humane Society, Animal Justice and is an active volunteer for the Plant Based Treaty.
An avid reader, holding true to a minimum of a book a week ranging from business to English Lit classics – big fan of Ray Dalio, Tim Ferriss, Malcolm Gladwell, MJ DeMarco and Chris Guillebeau.
Of note, #GoHabsGo !!
Rajesh Kutty is a dynamic entrepreneur and healthcare innovator in Toronto, Canada. He’s currently CEO of U GOT GAME? INC., a gamified dating and experiential marketplace, and co-founder of Cap Circle Network.
Rajesh’s medical journey was marked by a significant personal challenge: a cancer diagnosis during his studies. After winning a three-year battle, he earned his Medical Doctorate in 2007.
He then transitioned into healthcare management and technology, consulting on diverse projects. In late 2017, he co-founded his first tech startup in Capital Markets, raising $1.2 million as COO and achieving a successful exit in 2021. This led to U GOT GAME? In 2025, he co-founded Cap Circle Network.
Outside of work, Rajesh enjoys photography, music, technology, real estate, hiking, and electric cars.
Maxwell Cohen is a corporate consultant and capital markets expert with 10+ years of experience in lending, investment banking, and executive advisory. He has originated over $10 billion in financing, taken numerous companies public, and led hundreds of M&A transactions. Maxwell advises publicly traded companies on corporate strategy and growth, specializing in alternative finance and public company readiness. He is committed to helping businesses—whether large public entities or emerging enterprises—achieve lasting success.
Sid is a published writer and entrepreneur with an investment banking and trading background. now primarily focused on battery technology advances with good commercial possibilities, including retail and industrial voltage storage, and also the grid and electrical energy storage systems. He has also worked in the pharmaceuticals, minerals, and e-commerce sectors. Now focusing on battery and tech metals, biotechnology, mineral exploration and technology as well as accessing public markets and private capital.
Sid’s diverse background includes chemistry, physics and mathematics, and a number of years in finance with underlying initial experience initially accounting and trading systems. systems, and taxation.
by financial officers. My focus in the physical sciences is primarily in physical chemistry and biotechnology.
Rasool J. Verjee is an entrepreneur and author. Born in Kenya, he holds a Law degree from Cambridge University. His career is characterized by successful entrepreneurial endeavors across the globe. He is recognized for his ability to identify market opportunities, build effective teams, and successfully execute ideas.
Verjee is a co-founder of LavaLife, an online matchmaking service that was among the early pioneers in voice and web-based dating in North America.
He is the author of “Nugget Road,” a book reportedly inspired by a medical emergency and focused on the people he encountered and inspirational stories that helped him discover his “Ikigai.” He has also authored “Success Uncomplicated.”
Shaun Khullar, a partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Toronto, is renowned for his industry expertise and practical client service. He specializes in corporate and securities law, with a focus on M&A and corporate finance across sectors like mining, technology, cannabis, and banking.
As a trusted advisor, Shaun helps clients identify strategic growth opportunities and navigate complex transactions. He handles public and private share purchases, financing transactions, and is recognized for his strong negotiating skills.
Shaun’s cross-border expertise aids clients with multi-jurisdictional interests, guiding them on structuring acquisition transactions and compliance with regulatory frameworks. He also advises boards on governance and related processes.
Recognized by Lexpert and Legal500, Shaun brings valuable insights to deliver tailored solutions for his clients’ unique challenges.
Ryan Yanch is a seasoned capital markets professional with over 13 years of experience in public markets. From 2012 to 2019, he served as a Senior Trader at a CIRO-regulated brokerage, where he oversaw the New issues and IPO desk. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from the University of Guelph and is a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM).
Before his career in finance, Ryan gained operational experience at his family’s oil company, a legacy business established in 1904. Today, he serves as a Director at Nusa Nickel, a growth-stage Indonesian nickel producer planning to go public in late 2025 or early 2026. In addition, he leads Guerrilla Capital, a strategic marketing agency that supports investor awareness and corporate visibility for public and pre-public companies.
Edward Vranic, CFA, is a Toronto-based private investor with extensive capital markets experience, actively investing since 2003. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
After an eight-year career in Corporate Finance at a major Canadian telecommunications company, Vranic transitioned to full-time capital markets. He’s a prominent Seeking Alpha contributor, with over 300 published articles covering diverse industries and “story-based trading opportunities.” He’s also been quoted in financial publications like the Globe and Mail and runs his own blog at evranic.com, focusing on small-cap stocks.
Vranic’s passion lies with Canadian small-cap stocks, where he acts as both an activist investor and analyst. He enjoys collaborating with management teams and other investors to advance business opportunities and maximize shareholder value, viewing Cap Circle as an ideal pathway to achieve these goals.
