Event category: Breakouts

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November 14, 2024

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM EDT

Room 213/215 2024-11-14 30 MINS

From AI Fright to AI Fortified: Cyber Security Steps to Take Now, Not Later

You're expanding your product offerings, integrating AI models and scaling rapidly, but are your SaaS defenses as secure are you think they are? With sophisticated social engineering, advanced phishing schemes, malicious data poisoning, deep fakes, and insider threats on the rise, it's crucial for leaders to grasp foundational security principles and ensure data integrity. It's not "if" you will be attacked but "when". We'll learn new ways to build and strengthen cyber fortresses in the age of AI and why being fortified is crucial for investors.

Moderator

SAM ARSENEAU

Founder & CEO

SupportMyMac

ETIENNE GAUTHIER

VC Investor

Inovia Capital

ANDREW AMARO

Founder and CHSO

Klavan Physical & Cyber Security Services

RACHEL CLARK

Founder & CEO

Skadi Cyber Defence

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM EDT

Room 214 2024-11-14 30 MINS

Totally Fubar! 3 Epic Founder Fails

Join us for a wildly entertaining and epic oversharing session where real founders spill the beans on their biggest blunders and the invaluable lessons they learned. Get ready for a candid, laugh-out-loud experience as we uncover the cringeworthy, hilarious, and often humbling stories behind these epic fails. Walk away with practical advice and a newfound appreciation for the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship.

Moderator

KENNETH PHAM

Director

Scotiabank

KELSEY HAHN

CEO & Co-Founder

Monark

EWAN REID

Founder & CEO

Mission Control

MIKE POTTER

Co-Founder & CEO

Rewind

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM EDT

Room 214 2024-11-14 30 MINS

Mastering Global Compliance: Roadmapping Growth for Hyper-Regulated SaaS Success

In the hyper-regulated SaaS landscape, scaling your business requires a strategic roadmap that prioritizes compliance across various regions and countries. This guide offers essential tips on creating a workback plan from launch, ensuring your product meets global industry regulations, and overcoming common pitfalls. Whether you're in fintech, healthcare, or any other regulated industry, these insights will help you navigate the complexities of compliance across borders with confidence.

Moderator

MERYEME LAHMAMI

Principal

Pender Ventures

BLAIR WILEY

Chief Legal Officer

Wealthsimple

GEORGE PSIHARIS

Chief Operating Officer

AlayaCare

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM EDT

Room 213/215 2024-11-14 40 MINS

Choose Your Own Adventure: Exploring Diverse Paths to Launching and Growing Early-Stage Startups

Delve into the various avenues for Startups, from bootstrapping, angel investing, venture studios, business loans and grants to traditional venture capital. We'll examine the pros and cons of each method, offering unique insights to help you determine the best fit for your entrepreneurial journey. Gain valuable perspectives and practical advice from industry experts to make informed decisions and propel your startup to success.

Moderator

NICK QUAIN

Vice President, Venture & Entrepreneurship

Invest Ottawa

DALLAS PRICE

Venture Builder

Forum Ventures

SARAH SEDGMAN

Founder & CEO

LearnExperts.ai

SARAH DANIELE

CEO/Co-Founder & Managing Director

Mydoma Inc.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Room 210 2024-11-14 30 MINS

Onboarding DOES Matter: Helping High Growth Companies Turn New & Existing Customers into Loyal Champions

Join Customer Success Expert Donna Weber for an important session on delivering value to your customers when it matters most, during onboarding. Uncover the secrets to engaging and retaining new customers, and turning them into passionate advocates for your brand. With actionable insights and proven strategies, Donna will show you how to drive growth and elevate customer retention to new heights. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and make your onboarding process truly impactful!

DONNA WEBER

CEO & Founder

Springboard Solutions

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM EDT

Room 214 2024-11-14 30 MINS

Supercharge Your Growth in the Age of Influence: A Jane Case Study

Discover proven tactics for identifying, engaging, and maximizing the impact of ambassadors and influencers to expand brand reach, drive conversions, and foster mutually beneficial relationships to see real growth.

Moderator

KAAVEH SHOAMANESH

Founder & CEO

Plaiced

KRISTIN MIKKELSON

Ambassador Program Manager

Jane.App

TRUE COTTON

Ambassador Program Specialist

Jane.App

LAUREN ZANDEE

Ambassador Program Specialist

Jane.App

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM EDT

Room 210 2024-11-14 30 MINS

Power Partnerships: Accelerating Market Reach Through Strategic Collaborations, Acquisition and Co-opetition

Learn how leveraging partnerships, including with competitors, can drive significant growth and expand your market reach. Discover practical strategies and real-world examples of successful co-opetition that have transformed businesses and accelerated success.

Moderator

VALERIE ANKA

Commercial Account Director

EDC

JOHN KIRKPATRICK

Managing Director

STS Capital

KAILIN NOIVO

Co-Founder & President

Noibu

TONY PIALIS

Founder & CEO

Alphawave Semi

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM EDT

Room 213/215 2024-11-14 30 MINS

There is a Horse for Every Race – Crafting Dynamic Leadership Teams to Propel Growth

Success often hinges on having the right leadership team at the right time—after all, "there is a horse for every race." This session will explore the evolution of talent within organizations, changes in leadership, and how to recognize when it's time to pass the reins to others. Join us for a deep dive into the dynamics of leadership teams as businesses scale from startup through SEED and Series A-B, and learn how to make strategic hires that align with your growth trajectory in today's ever-changing landscape.

Moderator

APRIL HICKE

Co Founder & Chief Growth Officer

Toast

MICHELLE BROOKS

Chief People and Culture Officer

Security Compass

KRISTINA MCDOUGALL

Founder

Artemis

KRISTA SKALDE-ROY

Operating Partner & Chief Talent Officer

Inovia Capital

November 13, 2024

03:10 PM - 03:45 PM EDT

Room 210 2024-11-13 35 MINS

Proven Strategies to Build Trust with Generative AI

Discover actionable insights and real-world examples that illustrate how to foster confidence in AI technologies. Learn how to navigate the ethical considerations, ensure transparency, and leverage AI's potential to its fullest while maintaining the highest standards of trust.

Moderator

ISAAC SOUWEINE

Partner

Pender Ventures

BRENDA VETHANAYAGAM

Partner

PwC Canada

NIRAJ BHARGAVA

Co-Founder & CEO

NuEnergy.ai

MUHAMMED ANWAR

Staff Applied Scientist

Xero