Event category: BetaKit Keynote Stage
Events
Grand Prize Draw & Final Remarks
We’re capping off an exciting two days with final remarks and a chance to win the Grand Prize!
We’re capping off an exciting two days with final remarks and a chance to win the Grand Prize!
Hot Tub Time Machine: SaaS Legends on the Past, Present & AI Future
Climb into the metaphorical hot tub with a crew of SaaS legends as they time-jump through the industry’s biggest moments—past and future. From bootstrapped beginnings and bubble bursts to billion-dollar exits, these veterans have seen it all… and they’re not done yet.
In this candid, wisdom-packed session, our all-star panel reflects on the pivotal moves, painful lessons, and unexpected wins that shaped today’s SaaS landscape—then fast-forwards into an AI-powered future to share where they believe the real opportunities (and risks) lie next.
Expect war stories, hot takes, and a few predictions you’ll wish you wrote down.
Climb into the metaphorical hot tub with a crew of SaaS legends as they time-jump through the industry’s biggest moments—past and future. From bootstrapped beginnings and bubble bursts to billion-dollar exits, these veterans have seen it all… and they’re not done yet.
How Enterprise Embraces AI
One of Canada’s largest enterprise software companies is now all in on AI. In this exclusive fireside chat, EVP, Chief Digital Officer & Chief Information Officer at OpenText, Shannon Bell will share how the company is embracing AI to drive transformation at scale. From reimagining customer experiences to streamlining operations and unlocking new efficiencies, Bell will provide an insider’s perspective on how OpenText is embedding AI across its platforms and products.
One of Canada’s largest enterprise software companies is now all in on AI. In this exclusive fireside chat, EVP, Chief Digital Officer & Chief Information Officer at OpenText, Shannon Bell will share how the company is embracing AI to drive transformation at scale.
How StackAdapt Hit $500M Revenue-on less than $5M Raised
This is the story of a SaaS company that skipped the hype and focused on what mattered—building. Led by a tight-knit founding team, they scaled from humble beginnings to a global presence in 20+ markets. This is a company few in Canada had heard of—until they grew well past $500M annual revenue. No media frenzy, no viral hype—just smart moves, intentional leadership, and a culture built for staying power. In this candid conversation, Vitaly shares exactly how they did it. From humble beginnings building a minimum viable product for one client, to making a $500/mo salary and raising minimal VC funding, to becoming one of Canada’s largest startups today.
This is the story of a SaaS company that skipped the hype and focused on what mattered—building. Led by a tight-knit founding team, they scaled from humble beginnings to a global presence in 20+ markets.
How to Troubleshoot Growth Going from $1M to $10M ARR
In the world of SaaS, it is common for sustaining growth to be more challenging than attaining initial traction. What do you do when you’re trying to reach the next growth milestone, but nothing really seems to stick? Squeezing ad channels doesn’t quite net the big, dramatic result in growth you were expecting. You’re at a loss for what part of the market to focus on next. Slow or unexciting growth happens all the time, but there are ways that we can overcome the slowness and beat the “Slow SaaS ramp of death”. In this talk, Asia Orangio, CEO and Founder of DemandMaven, will take you through the complete end-to-end process of how SaaS companies can find growth opportunities that may not seem so obvious. Plus, see a case study of how she helped her client take advantage of those growth opportunities and 10x their revenue.
In the world of SaaS, it is common for sustaining growth to be more challenging than attaining initial traction. What do you do when you’re trying to reach the next growth milestone, but nothing really seems to stick? Squeezing ad channels doesn’t quite net the big, dramatic result in growth you were expecting. You’re at a loss for what part of the market to focus on next. Slow or unexciting growth happens all the time, but there are ways that we can overcome the slowness and beat the “Slow SaaS ramp of death”. In this talk, Asia Orangio, CEO and Founder of DemandMaven, will take you through the complete end-to-end process of how SaaS companies can find growth opportunities that may not seem so obvious. Plus, see a case study of how she helped her client take advantage of those growth opportunities and 10x their revenue.
How Trulioo Took Advantage of Skyrocketing Demand to Build a $2 Billion Rocketship
Trulioo’s CEO Steven Munford shares extensive insights for leading companies through rapid growth and operational excellence.
Under Steven’s leadership, Trulioo has raised 476 million CAD and reached unicorn status with a $2.1 billion valuation.
Steven will explore Trulioo’s growth opportunities which are a result of vast digital transformation and include building out AI/ML capabilities and global expansion.
Trulioo’s CEO Steven Munford shares extensive insights for leading companies through rapid growth and operational excellence.
Under Steven’s leadership, Trulioo has raised 476 million CAD and reached unicorn status with a $2.1 billion valuation.
Steven will explore Trulioo’s growth opportunities which are a result of vast digital transformation and include building out AI/ML capabilities and global expansion.
Hustle Hard, Sell Smart
Understand the hustle and what it means to sell effectively by hiring (and firing) well, leveraging the right tools, and a gut check on how fierce your sales function really is. Hear the raw and real journey of one saavy SaaS startup founder, from the inception of their idea to its impact, as they share challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons, along with the sales strategies driving their success.
Understand the hustle and what it means to sell effectively by hiring (and firing) well, leveraging the right tools, and a gut check on how fierce your sales function really is. Hear the raw and real journey of one saavy SaaS startup founder, from the inception of their idea to its impact, as they share challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons, along with the sales strategies driving their success.
INNOVATEWest Grand Prize Draw
A chance to win a round-trip airfare on Air Canada, 2 Maple Leaf Lounge Passes, a VIP All Access Pass to INNOVATEwest taking place in Vancouver on April 16th-17th, 2024 and a complimentary 3-night stay at the Pinnacle Hotel, Harbourfront!
*Must be in the room to win.
A chance to win a round-trip airfare on Air Canada, 2 Maple Leaf Lounge Passes, a VIP All Access Pass to INNOVATEwest taking place in Vancouver on April 16th-17th, 2024 and a complimentary 3-night stay at the Pinnacle Hotel, Harbourfront!
*Must be in the room to win.
Insights from Mark Ghermezian, Software Titan and Investor
In the dynamic and overcrowded world of B2B enterprise software, rising as a market leader is a monumental achievement. Join us for an engaging fireside chat with Mark Ghermezian, the former CEO and co-founder of Braze, who currently serves as the General Partner at m]x[v Capital and concurrently holds the position of CEO of Gynger and Tildei. With a wealth of experience from both his ventures in enterprise software and investments this session will share insight and strategies on how to approach building a successful and long-term value business.
In the dynamic and overcrowded world of B2B enterprise software, rising as a market leader is a monumental achievement. Join us for an engaging fireside chat with Mark Ghermezian, the former CEO and co-founder of Braze, who currently serves as the General Partner at m]x[v Capital and concurrently holds the position of CEO of Gynger and Tildei. With a wealth of experience from both his ventures in enterprise software and investments this session will share insight and strategies on how to approach building a successful and long-term value business.
