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About
Founder of Cogent Capital with 15 years of experience acquiring, financing, and operating real estate and renewable energy assets. Previously led industrial and alternative asset divisions at Conundrum Capital Corporation and served as Director of Finance and Acquisitions at Potentia Solar Inc. Holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management and a bachelor of commerce from McMaster University.
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Experience
- Cogent CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2019 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
Skills & more
Strategy1Asset ManagementFundraisingManagement ProfessionalRenewable Energy3Due Diligence3Business Development1Energy Efficiency1Real Estate Development1Solar Energy4Sustainability1Financial Modeling2
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Colleagues at Cogent Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Dainard?
- Founder of Cogent Capital with 15 years of experience acquiring, financing, and operating real estate and renewable energy assets. Previously led industrial and alternative asset divisions at Conundrum Capital Corporation and served as Director of Finance and Acquisitions at Potentia Solar Inc. Holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management and a bachelor of commerce from McMaster University.
- Where does Michael Dainard work?
- Michael Dainard is Managing Director at Cogent Capital.
- Where did Michael Dainard go to school?
- Michael Dainard studied at University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); McMaster University (Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)); St. Andrew's College.
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Also attended University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management194
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Also attended McMaster University190
Rami RahalPartner at MPM BioImpactAlex NardiInvestment Manager - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures AgMark HatfieldInvestor at Ten ElevenEricInvestment Analyst at UpHonest CapitalJulia ZhouPresident and Co-Founder at CaladanPaige DickieVice-President at Radical Ventures
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Also attended St. Andrew's College9
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