In Good Company with Jay McCauley

David Garofalo: Leadership, Mining & Building Canada’s Future

Jay sits down with David Garofalo, Chairman and CEO of Gold Royalty Corp., for a conversation on leadership, capital markets, and the importance of Canada’s resource economy. They discuss the future of mining and energy, navigating volatility as a CEO, building long-term businesses, and the role philanthropy and family play alongside a demanding career.

Cory Vitiello: Restaurants, Reinvention & Building Culture

Jay sits down with chef and restaurateur Cory Vitiello for a conversation about hospitality, entrepreneurship, and the realities of building enduring restaurant concepts. From longstanding Toronto staples like The Chase to newer ventures like The Frederick, Cory shares what it takes to create experiences that resonate, scale a brand, and stay creative in one of the toughest industries to succeed in.

Scott Paterson: Capital, Conviction & Building at Scale

Jay sits down with Scott Paterson, one of Canada’s most accomplished investors and operators, for a wide-ranging conversation on capital markets, company building, and long-term value creation. From leading Yorkton Securities to building and scaling ventures like FutureVault and FUTR, Scott shares lessons on conviction, timing, and what it takes to build enduring businesses.

Esther Garnick: An Honest Conversation on Friendship, Career Pivots & Surrendering to the Unknown. (Spoiler: it works out)

For this special 10th episode, Jay is joined by Esther Garnick to reflect on friendship, career evolution, and the realities behind building a life and business that captures the spirit of being truly “in good company.”

Sangita Patel on Finding Joy & Life in the Spotlight

Jay welcomes Sangita Patel, television host and longtime face of ET Canada, for a thoughtful conversation about career, confidence and finding joy in the spotlight. They discuss the evolution of media, representation, and what it takes to build a lasting career while staying grounded in authenticity.