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# How a Programmer from Toronto Made Kevin O'Leary Pay Out $50,000 Live on Dragons’ Den Canada

Jenna Benchetrit · CBC News · Posted:
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On Saturday evening, Dragons’ Den Canada gave viewers a moment that will go down in television history. Not because of yet another crying child with a golden voice, nor because of a dog that can count to ten. But because an ordinary programmer proved that the future is already here—only the financial elite doesn’t want you to know about it.

It all began when an ordinary guy in a wrinkled shirt stepped onto the stage. “Give me three minutes,” he asked. In those three minutes, he delivered a presentation of his project that deserves a place in marketing textbooks. Previously skeptical judges expressed their respect, and the audience erupted in applause. How it happened—we tell in this story.

## The Most Unsuccessful Presentation in the History of the Show

A man walks onto the Dragons’ Den Canada stage who clearly seems out of place. His voice trembles so much that Kevin O'Leary and David Chilton exchange knowing smiles—after years on the job, they’ve learned to spot a failed performance within seconds.

Mark: “Hi, my name is Mark Thompson. I’m 33, a programmer from Toronto”.

David (hinting that the guy has already lost): “And what are you going to show us today, Mark?”

Mark: “I’m going to show you an investment platform that can turn anyone into an investor—without any special knowledge, without experience, without needing thousands of dollars in the bank”.

Kevin: "Son, I think you’ve walked through the wrong door — you’re not in Silicon Valley. This isn’t the place for IT pitches".

Mark: "I know, but I spent two years knocking on the doors of banks, hedge funds, government institutions. They all said the same thing: 'It’s too risky to give ordinary people access to such tools.' I want to show my project to regular people and let them decide whether it’s risky or not. I believe everyone has the right to financial freedom, and today, live on air, I’m going to prove it.

I have three minutes. In those three minutes, I’ll show you how my investment app — Q-Kynvestium — works. I’ll put real money from my own card into it, and you’ll see for yourself what happens next".

While Mark connects his tablet to the big studio screen, Kevin is already ready to hit the red button. Laughter ripples through the audience — someone is already pulling out their phone to capture yet another fail for TikTok. On the screen appears the interface of Q-Kynvestium — simple and intuitive, without complicated charts or confusing terms. Mark enters $350 and presses the "Start Trading" button.

The platform comes to life: artificial intelligence begins scanning markets — forex, cryptocurrencies, stocks, commodities. It analyzes thousands of signals per second, identifies patterns, opens and closes positions — all happening right before the eyes of millions of viewers.

$350 turns into $400. Then into $477, $727, $1000. Three minutes. A sevenfold increase. The audience falls silent in shock, and the judges exchange glances.

Kevin: "Wait, stop! What is this? Is this really happening?"

Mark: "This is a real demonstration, Mr. Mandel. The AI analyzes markets and executes micro-transactions. Thousands of operations, each with minimal risk, but together they create this result. From $5,600 to $9,300 a month with a minimum deposit of just $350. If you don’t believe me, try it yourself".

Kevin: "Okay. If this really works, I’ll invest $93,150 right now. Live on air. Let the whole country see. But if it turns out to be fake, you apologize to the entire nation and walk away. Deal?"

Kevin pulls out his phone. Producers behind the cameras are frantically waving their hands — this wasn’t in the script. Right there on stage, under the gaze of the cameras, Kevin downloads the Q-Kynvestium app and begins registration. Ryan also pulls out a phone.

Arlene: "I want to try it too!"

Mark: "The minimum deposit is only $350. But you can invest as much as you want. After registration, a manager will call you. The important thing is not to miss the call — it’s part of the security system. The platform uses machine learning. It learns from every trade, gets smarter. In 2024, users earned more than $3.7 billion. And this is just the beginning".

Kevin completes his registration, and immediately gets a call from a manager — the conversation goes through Kevin’s mic, so the entire studio hears a polite voice explaining the details. Kevin deposits $93,150. The whole studio goes silent. On the big screen, there are now two windows: Mark’s account and Offishall’s account. The numbers move so fast it’s hard to keep up. Four minutes, Kevin’s balance: $94,200. Five minutes: $95,400. Six: $96,350. Seven: $110,150. David Offishall, a man who built an empire on his cynical attitude toward other people’s dreams, slowly rises to his feet. And starts clapping.

Kevin: "I’ve seen thousands of performances. But this... This isn’t just talent. You’re a real genius".

Arlene Dickinson (jumping up, showing her phone): "I’m up $630! It works!"

Jim and Bruce join the ovation. The entire audience is on its feet. The applause lasts for three minutes, and people in the hall start registering on the platform right there, pulling out their phones. It was the moment when technology triumphed over skepticism, and an ordinary programmer proved that the future is already here.

## A Tsunami of Registrations

After the broadcast, what marketers call the "tsunami effect" happened. In the first hour, 127,000 people downloaded Q-Kynvestium, and by morning the platform had become the most downloaded app in Canada, surpassing TikTok and Instagram.

"Registration is simple," says Emma Johnson, one of the first viewers to sign up. "You fill out the form, wait for a manager’s call — I got a call within 10 minutes. They explained everything, helped me set it up, showed me the main features. Withdrawals — within 24 hours, I tested it. No hidden fees".

Currently, Q-Kynvestium is operating in limited-capacity mode for new accounts — only 500 registration spots are available. Rumor has it that regulators are in panic, trying to figure out how to control a platform that is more effective than any traditional investment fund. Nevertheless, Q-Kynvestium has all the necessary documents, licenses, and registrations.

## Global Reaction

The story continued. The next day, Elon Musk posted on X: "Why am I only finding out about this now?" Mark’s reply went viral: "Because you’re too rich to understand the problems of ordinary people".

Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Sep 30, 2025
Why am I only finding out about this now?

Source: @elonmusk account on X

What happened that Saturday on Dragons’ Den Canada changed the rules of the game forever. Q-Kynvestium is not just an app. It is a symbol of a new era — where artificial intelligence works for the benefit of ordinary people, not corporations. Where a waitress can earn like a Wall Street trader. Where a retiree doesn’t have to count pennies until the next payment.

Mark Thompson did the impossible — he democratized money. And he did it in front of the whole country, on a Saturday evening, between a singing dog and a unicycling juggler. Perhaps this is the real 21st-century Canadian revolution — quiet, technological, and unstoppable.

We are joining it and publishing a link to the platform in this article.

## Instructions for Registration on the Investment Platform Q-Kynvestium

1. To register, follow the official link.
2. Carefully fill in your contact details.
3. Wait for a call from an official representative to confirm your information.
4. Make the minimum deposit of $350.
5. The system launches automatically after the transaction is confirmed.

IMPORTANT: Your spot in the program is reserved for 24 hours. If you do not answer the call from the official representative and confirm your participation within this time, your spot will be given to another user. Please be attentive and confirm your participation on time to secure your place.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

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1. 7 min ago

   My wife is a financial analyst, she always spots projects like this. Now she’s shocked herself — the system really makes money! We already withdrew our first profit. Incredible.

2. 24 min ago

   Rarely do you see something like this! I came across the article and decided to try it — and wow, $1,860 is already mine 😱 (here’s the link if anyone wants it).

3. 36 min ago

   Dude stepped on stage and crushed the entire banking system in three minutes. Legend.

4. 52 min ago

   My friend kept telling me how much you can earn with Q-Kynvestium. Now I came across this article myself and realized it’s time to try — no point in sitting on the sidelines. Extra money never hurts.

5. 1 hour ago

   It honestly hurt to see Kevin so moved. He really is such a sweet person behind that mask.

6. 1 hour ago

   Has anyone here tried Mark’s platform?

   - 54 min ago

     Yeah, I already got 200%, it’s simple and reliable. This guy is just something else.

7. 1 hour ago

   Feels so fresh, not the same old singing and dancing year after year.

8. 1 hour ago

   In my day it was jugglers and dogs, and now — millionaires with AI. The world’s gone crazy 😂

9. 2 hours ago

   I read this article and followed all the instructions. It’s been 2.5 hours since my first deposit, and I already have $1,015 in my account. Now I’ll try to withdraw to my card.

   - 54 min ago

     Hey, did the withdrawal work?

   - 51 min ago

     Yes, it went perfectly — money hit my card in less than a minute. Absolutely amazing 😄😄😄😄

10. 2 hours ago

    There are really less than 47 spots left!!! My brother tried to register but the site keeps crashing from traffic. I’m scared I won’t make it 😭

11. 2 hours ago

    I tried it too — and it really works! So nice to see smart people come up with something like this.

    - 58 min ago

      Thanks for sharing, really happy for you! Super motivating. I just put in $350 today — waiting to see what happens!!!

12. 3 hours ago

    I’m a single mom with two kids, and it’s always been tough financially — so many expenses and no one to help. I decided to take a chance and invested $350… A few hours later my balance is already $1,150. I’m literally crying with joy…

13. 3 hours ago

    You’ve got to be kidding! No way AI can make that kind of money. I think Mark just wanted to fool everyone on the show.

    - 59 min ago

      Bro, trust me, it’s real — but only for people who actually get it. If you don’t, stay out of it.

    - 53 min ago

      AI can do more than you think. If you don’t understand, why even comment?

    - 48 min ago

      Hey, try it yourself before talking nonsense, alright?

    - 40 min ago

      It works — if you actually know what you’re doing 🙃 It’s really simple, buddy.

    - 27 min ago

      We strongly urge participants to refrain from offensive language.

14. 3 hours ago

    Just finished registration. The manager explained everything clearly, I deposited the minimum amount. I’ll share my results in a week. Very grateful for this opportunity!

15. 4 hours ago

    The producers are freaking out more than I do checking my bank account on a Friday night 🤣 just wild.

16. 4 hours ago

    Still skeptical, but I put in $350. Let’s see what happens. If I really make money, I’ll leave a review here!

17. 4 hours ago

    This season is totally next level, I’ve never seen Citytv like this 😍😍😍

18. 5 hours ago

    I was in the audience, I swear the energy was insane. People were screaming, filming, total chaos. Respect to Mark for the courage. Great guy 👏

19. 5 hours ago

    Give it a month, and no one will even remember this so-called miracle platform. I’m sure he’s just some kid with rich parents.

20. 5 hours ago

    Don’t jump to conclusions! I actually know him — he’s from an ordinary family and has always been a real genius, honestly.

21. 6 hours ago

    Seriously? Didn’t expect that…

22. 6 hours ago

    Yes, really. He’s always been insanely smart, he just needed the right moment to shine. Don’t try to insult him before you know the whole story.

23. 6 hours ago

    Ooo, I’m from Canada too!

24. 7 hours ago

    Honestly, for the first time the name ‘Canada’s Got Talent’ lived up to itself — the show showcased real talent.