Event category: BetaKit Keynote Stage
Events
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM EDT
The whisper effect: How to find your customers in an age of noise
Every smart business leader is asking the same question right now: How do I find my customers when they, uh, don't want to be found?
AI is flooding the internet with mediocre content, new competitors are popping up out of thin air every day, and your customers are turning on privacy settings to shut out the noise. And there is so much noise. Only a vanishingly small number of companies will be thoughtful and inventive enough to break through. In this eye-opening talk, Sarah Stockdale uses research and stories to show you how to sidestep the clamour to find your customers in places your competitors aren't looking so you can build a brand that actually matters to them.
12:20 PM - 01:05 PM EDT
Pitchfest- Round 2
Hear from our finalists: Medibanx, Strucwise, Enurgen and Align Software!
The much-loved PitchFest is back! Brace yourself for the ultimate showdown as some incredible companies step into the spotlight to pitch to our panel of investors. Who will take home the grand prize?
08:50 AM - 09:15 AM EDT
No More “Closed Lost” to the Competition
Fewer deals in the pipeline. Greater budget scrutiny. More due diligence during RFIs. It’s the perfect recipe for much more competitive deals. Not a shocker. The problem? Businesses don’t have the strategies and processes in place to effectively beat the competition. In this session, Jason Smith, CEO and Co-founder of Klue, will share the tactics you need to squeeze every dollar of pipeline into your pocket, and not your competitors.
November 15, 2023
04:15 PM - 04:55 PM EDT
Investing with Impact
This session will explore the world of women-led tech companies and the unique challenges they face in securing funding. Our speakers will share their expertise and insights into the complexities of funding women-led tech ventures. Gain insights into the strategies, successes, and roadblocks faced by women leaders in tech. This session is a must-attend for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone passionate about advancing women in tech and innovation. Be inspired by these trailblazing women as they discuss the challenges, opportunities, and future of women-led tech companies.
12:10 PM - 12:55 PM EDT
PitchFest – Round 1
Hear from our finalists: Carbon Neutral Club, Foqus Technologies, Bug Mars and Bidmii!
The much-loved PitchFest is back! Brace yourself for the ultimate showdown as some incredible companies step into the spotlight to pitch to our panel of investors. Who will take home the grand prize?
November 16, 2023
09:40 AM - 10:05 AM EDT
Founder Story: From Idea to Product-Market Fit
Peter Carrescia and Kirk Simpson have a long history together, starting in 2011 when Peter led the seed round at Kirk's startup Wave Accounting (later known as Wave Financial) while managing director at OMERS Ventures. Peter later joined Wave and worked closely with Kirk through the successful sale of the company to H&R Block in 2019 for $537 million.
In early 2022, while casually discussing whether to invest in a startup, the idea for portable identity emerged, which led to the launch of Qui Identity in August with Kirk and Peter at the helm and initial seed funding of $8.5 million. In this talk, Peter will share details of how Qui raised funding for their initial idea and built a strong core team to help bring it to life. He will share how, through continuous market research and rapid prototype iterations, the company has moved closer toward product-market fit. Finally, Peter will share where Qui stands today, and the challenges and opportunities ahead as the company begins to scale.
