Event category: Finance, Fundraising & Exits
Events
November 13, 2024
04:05 PM - 04:35 PM EDT
From Record-Breaking Seed Round to Unicorn: Finding Product-Market Fit as a Visionary Founder
For most founders, finding product-market fit is the #1 problem. Martin Basari achieved it with Applyboard as a first-time founder with no funding. Now he's working on it as a unicorn founder with more money than any other Canadian seed-stage company. Hear his journey from inception of ApplyBoard to his new company Passage as he compares and contrasts his two founder experiences.
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM EDT
Sowing the Seeds of Love – The Founder/Investor Relationship in the Early Stages
This session explores the crucial dynamics and strategies that foster successful partnerships between founders and seed investors. Delve into innovative approaches to seed funding, evolving investor strategies, and the importance of nurturing strong, collaborative relationships to drive startup growth and innovation. Learn how to find that perfect match! 💓💰
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM EDT
Foundations of Steadfast Leadership: Driving Success and Strategic Preparation for Company Growth
Explore the foundational elements of steadfast leadership in company growth, delving into resilience, strategic decision-making, ethical standards, people over profit, and adaptive leadership. Engage with industry experts to understand how these traits drive success and strategically prepare for optimal outcomes and M&A exits.
12:40 PM - 01:15 PM EDT
PITCHFEST Round 1
It’s baaaaaaack! Brace yourself for the ultimate showdown as Pitchfest takes to the stage and spotlights some incredible companies who will pitch to our panel of investors. Who will make it through to compete for the grand prize?
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
[AT CAPACITY] Innovating for Growth: In Conversation with Arash Mahin of HygenX AI
Join BDC for an exclusive executive lunch with Arash Mahin, CEO of HygenX AI, as he shares the inspiring journey from its origins in aviation to its innovative impact on the healthcare sector with its AI-based robotics. Learn how Hygenx AI successfully pivoted to integrate smart software into its autonomous robot technology while adopting a SaaS subscription model to enhance revenue streams. Discover the critical role that innovative tech and software companies like Hygenx AI play in strengthening the Canadian business ecosystem, and gain insights into strategies that drive growth and global competitiveness. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of hardware-software innovation and its impact on the global economy.
10:50 AM - 11:35 AM EDT
Founders: Play Your Own Game
Informed by 30 years of investing in technology and venture capital, Brice Scheschuk explores themes about fundraising including the limited scenarios where venture capital makes sense, the concepts of outlier founders and venture scale growth, and numerous alternative capital paths that are applicable to most founders. He discusses the concept of “Mighty Middle” businesses which exist between venture capital and lifestyle businesses and provides a balancing narrative to venture capital as the key measure of success.
