James Povitz

Principal Venture Capital NAventures, National Bank of Canada’s Corporate Venture Arm

James leads direct investments and partnerships at NAventures, National Bank of Canada’s corporate venture capital arm. As a foundational member of the NAventures team, James has had the privilege of collaborating with dozens of portfolio companies, supporting them in raising hundreds of millions of dollars in capital and fostering strategic partnerships with National Bank.

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2025

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PitchFest Finale Throwdown

November 6, 2025 • 03:05 PM - 03:45 PM

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Gateway Stage: PitchFest Qualifiers

November 6, 2025 • 10:10 AM - 11:20 AM

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Corporate Innovation in Action: Real Partnerships, Real Lessons

November 5, 2025 • 11:05 AM - 11:55 AM

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2025 Agenda

Last Year’s Theme: Future-Proofing SaaS in the Age of AI

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