From Bill Harris of QMI Agency:
‘Dragons’ Den’ still fiery heading into season nine
Breathing fire is exhausting. Hey, I think that’s one of those plays-on-words I’ve heard so much about. Nonetheless, the two new Dragons on Dragons’ Den – Vikram Vij and Michael Wekerle – have a firm understanding of the heat the show generates. Continue reading.
From the Canadian Press:
Financier, restaurateur enter the Dragons’ Den
Brace yourselves, Canadian entrepreneurs: two new dragons are entering the den. Bay Street financier Michael Wekerle, billed as “Mick Jagger meets Warren Buffet,†and Vancouver restaurateur Vikram Vij are the newest additions to CBC’s Dragons’ Den. Returning for a ninth season Wednesday, the newbies join Jim Treliving, Arlene Dickinson and David Chilton to judge Canadians’ business ideas and dole out cash to those deemed worthy. Continue reading.
From Vikram Vij in the Huffington Post:
Taking a Leap From the Kitchen to the Dragons’ Den
The life of a chef involves experiencing new things on a daily basis; whether it’s a new recipe or flavour, a visit to a different restaurant or even a completely different country where I can enjoy cultural explorations that broaden my mind through culinary journeys. Continue reading.
From Courtney Shea of the Globe and Mail:
How ‘Wek’ became a finance whiz while looking like a rock star
Michael Wekerle’s known as the Oracle of Bay Street – a straight-talking finance whiz who has made a mint in the corporate world (even if he looks more like a rock star). On Oct. 15, “Wek†will make his debut on the new season of CBC’s Dragons’ Den, bestowing his bootstrap-style business sense upon Canada’s aspiring entrepreneurs. Here, he shares some of the secrets to his success, including why you don’t have to be a wolf to win. Continue reading.
From Andrew Seale of Yahoo Finance Canada:
5Q: Dragons’ Den star Mike Wekerle on being the baddest big shot on Bay Street
I’ve known Kevin for 29 years, we sold SoftKey back in the day. He’s a great guy and he’s a very good person. His persona on TV is really not the way he is all the time in real life but he plays the role incredibly well. But I know how to stand up for my own. Continue reading.
