Meet Your Next Investor: Reverse Pitch Event
Funders will be in the hot seat pitching, then connect with them directly during the networking breaks
Description:
Are you getting ready to raise your first, second or third round of investment capital? Current venture capital market conditions feeling tricky to navigate? What are investor “must haves”?
Your funders are perhaps one of your most significant partners who will accompany you on your venture building and scaling journey. Markets are volatile and we are shifting to an environment where investor terms are leading the way. Starting this most important relationship couldn’t be more timely! Join us for this Founder / Funder reverse pitch event and connect with your next potential investor!
In this interactive session, we will have investors “reverse pitch” in three groups: Non-dilutive/Grant Funding; Early Stage, meaning Angel, Pre-Seed and Seed, followed by Later Stage, Series A and above firms. During the networking session, each firm will have a boothing table to connect with entrepreneurs directly. If you are an early-stage or growth-focused Startup, this is a do not miss opportunity!
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: UBC Robson Square
Speakers:
Group One - Non-dilutive & Grants
Sherry Zhao, Regional Director, Pacific, Business Development, MITACS
Stephen Miller, Grants and Incentives Manager, BDO Canada LLP
Omar Mawji, Portfolio Manager, B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy
Pat Brady, Executive Director, Industry Innovation Programs, Genome BC
Saif Hashmi, Venture Capitalist, BDC
Group Two - Early-Stage Funders: Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed Stage
Vivian Wang, Associate, Nimbus Synergies
David Hogarth, Partner, Rhino Ventures
Jesse Wiebe, Community Development Lead & Venture Partner, Startup TNT & TNT Capital
Andrew Lugsdin, Venture Partner, Brightspark Ventures
Keith Ippel, Co-Founder and Head of Growth, Spring Activator
Group Three: Later-Stage Funders: Series A +
Heather Tanaka, Investment Principal, InBC Investment Corp
Kenndal McCardle, Principal, Pender Ventures
Amy Rae, Partner, Vanedge Capital
Jay Crone, Managing Director, Deloitte Ventures
Brian Martin, Partner, Telus Ventures
Stay tuned for more updates on additional speakers to be announced soon.
Ticket Price:
General Admission: $55
Founder $25
VEF Members: FREE (Become a Member)
Agenda:
Networking 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Welcome Remarks + Lightning Pitches 6:00 – 6:15 pm
Reverse Pitch Presentations & Q&A 6:15 – 7:30 pm
Networking 7:30 – 8:00 pm
This event has limited capacity, and tickets are selling fast. Don't miss out on the excitement, grab your tickets now! 🎟️✨