Event category: Breakouts

Events

November 16, 2023

02:15 PM - 02:50 PM EDT

Room 213/215 2023-11-16 35 MINS

Building Defensibility in Products in the Era of Generative AI

During this session, Brandon Zhao from Two Small Fish Ventures, an early-stage venture firm, will speak on the importance of building defensible products in today's tech landscape. By leveraging the powerful combination of network effects and the transformative potential of generative AI, they showcased how businesses can redefine their atomic units, boost supply through AI-driven content generation, and enhance user engagement through hyper-personalization. This paradigm shift not only strengthens a product's competitive edge but also creates avenues for innovative business models and offers unprecedented user value.

02:15 PM - 02:50 PM EDT

Room 214 2023-11-16 35 MINS

How Influencer Marketing Helped Grow an 8-Figure SAAS Business Sustainably

What sets influencer marketing apart is the emotional connection it creates. Influencers are not just promoting a product or service, and they're sharing their personal experiences and emotions. They're making a connection with their followers and creating a sense of community. And when we see someone we admire and trust using a product or service, it creates an emotional response in us. It makes us feel like we're part of something special.

02:15 PM - 02:50 PM EDT

Room 210 2023-11-16 35 MINS

A Nuts & Bolts Guide to Early-Stage Startup Funding

Whether you're a first-time founder or an experienced entrepreneur seeking to fine-tune your funding strategy, this session is your roadmap to financial success. Don't miss your chance to learn from like-minded innovators, ask burning questions, and leave with a concrete plan to fund your startup dreams. In this session, you’ll learn critical fundamentals, gain insider knowledge and hear stories from seasoned entrepreneurs who have successfully secured funding for their startups.

11:25 AM - 12:05 PM EDT

Room 213/215 2023-11-16 40 MINS

The Future of AI and Automation

This session will explore the world of automation and learn when and how to utilize it effectively to streamline manual and repetitive tasks. We’ll explore real-life use cases and practical examples of how AI and automation can work for you and make your workflow more efficient. So you can focus on tasks that truly require your expertise.

11:25 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Room 214 2023-11-16 35 MINS

Alternative Financing and Secondary Transactions

Join us for an insightful discussion on alternative financing and secondary transactions. Our esteemed panel of experts will draw from their firsthand experience of successful bootstrapping and a combination of primary and secondary financing to provide insights into the ever-evolving landscape of alternative financing. You'll learn effective ways of securing capital, and gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities presented by secondary transactions. This session is your gateway to unlocking the secrets of alternative financing.

11:25 AM - 11:55 AM EDT

Room 210 2023-11-16 30 MINS

Life After A $25 Million Series A Raise

In this exclusive session, you'll gain valuable insights and experiences on what to expect after successfully securing $25 million in Series A funding. We'll explore the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal decisions that shape the path of a company post-Series A. You'll hear about strategies, pivots, and key lessons learned along the way, offering a roadmap for entrepreneurs and leaders navigating similar milestones.

10:40 AM - 11:15 AM EDT

Room 213/215 2023-11-16 35 MINS

From Burnout to Bliss

Startups are rollercoasters. CEOs and leaders face extreme highs and lows. A veteran CFO, VC, and coach, Mark MacLeod has seen it all. Failure is expected, but personal failure shouldn't be. Happy, healthy leaders build lasting companies. Mark shares strategic insights and practical habits for sustainable success in this talk.

10:40 AM - 11:15 AM EDT

Room 214 2023-11-16 35 MINS

5 Truths of Product Market Fit

Based on exclusive interviews with 50 of Canada's best late-stage founders--including Mike Katchen (CEO of Wealthsimple), Martin Basiri (CEO of Applyboard), and Jack Newton (CEO of Clio) -- Pablo created a presentation called The Five Steps to Product Market Fit. Based on specific examples and from these 50 case studies, the presentation shows the five steps all founders have used to go from nothing to Product Market Fit. If you are the founder of a pre-product-market-fit start-up, this is the talk for you.

10:40 AM - 11:15 AM EDT

Room 210 2023-11-16 35 MINS