Rod Heard

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Co-Founder and Co-CEO at AND Capital Ventures

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Rod Heard is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of AND Capital Ventures, specializing in corporate finance, strategy, and governance. With an engineering degree from Queens University and an MBA from the University of Calgary, he has a strong record of growing companies. Colleagues describe him as an insightful and constructive strategic thinker.

Passionate about innovation and community growth, Rod actively advises early-stage technology companies in cleantech and edtech. He is a dedicated mentor, supporting organizations that connect experienced leaders with new entrepreneurs to foster Albertas emergence as a technology hub. A dedicated family man, he enjoys outdoor pursuits and travel.

Rod possesses a uniquely diverse background, having transitioned from environmental consulting and oil and gas technology to founding a financial asset management firm focused on quantitative investing.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

Quality Focused

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

Impact Investing
His firm aims to back bold ideas that create lasting impact for people and the planet, challenging outdated systems.
Corporate Governance
Holds the ICD. D designation and serves as Chair of the Board of Advisors for Di-Corp, reflecting deep expertise in governance.
Startup Mentorship
Actively supports organizations like InterGen and VMSA, which connect experienced professionals with the next generation of entrepreneurs in Alberta.

Media Appearances

Rod has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Co-Founder and Co-CEO at AND Capital Ventures
1-2015
Member of the Board of Advisors at OntheJob Inc.
4-2017 - 6-2025
Chair of the Board of Advisors at Di-Corp
5-2023 - 1-2024
Proprietor at Heard Management Solutions
12-2017 - 11-2023
Founder & CEO at SmartBe Investments

Education

MBA from University of Calgary
BSc. Eng. from Queen's University

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Exp : 11 Location : Calgary, Alberta, Canada Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-Founder and Co-CEO at AND Capital Ventures
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Insights For Selling To Rod

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rod is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rod

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rod move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Rod take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Rod

Personality Compatibility


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