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Wednesday, October 27
| 8:00 AM |
CIX DELEGATE LOUNGE
8:00 AM-6:00 PM As close to the in-person experience as you can get! Enter the virtual lounge, where you can ‘see who is in the room’ and take a seat at a table for video chats with other delegates. Move freely from table to table. Initiate a meeting by inviting others to a private or group table. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
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| 9:00 AM |
ICE BREAKER SPEED NETWORKING
9:00 AM-10:00 AM Join us inside the CIX Delegate Lounge to be matched with other CIX delegates for 3-minute speed meetings! These speed networking sessions are a fun and easy way for you to meet new delegates in a short time period. And you have the option of extending your time with your match if you have more to talk about. |
| 10:00 AM |
CIX TOP 20 EARLY SHOWCASE # 1
10:00 AM-11:00 AM Investors wait for this all year! Five founders/CEOs from Canada’s most innovative early-stage companies (as determined by the 2021 CIX Selection Committee of 100+ investors), will present for 6 minutes each, followed by questions and comments from an Expert Commentator. Judges from Startup World Cup will be evaluating companies in all four CIX Top 20 Early showcases and one will be chosen to represent Canada in the Startup World Cup Grande Finale at CIX on October 28 at 1:00 pm. Meet these companies following these presentations in the CIX Showcase Lounge where each company will have a table. Speaking
   
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH GROWTH STAGE INVESTORS: BDC CAPITAL, FIRST ASCENT VENTURES, GRAVITAS SECURITIES INC.
10:00 AM-11:00 AM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21st. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
Speaking
Raphael YeungVice President Gravitas Securities Inc. Invests in: Late stage VC, preferably Revenue/EBITDA positive, all Canada, preference for Saas businesses, technology a priority.
Jack FraserPartner, Growth Venture CI Fund BDC Capital, Partner Invests in: Diversified Tech (eCommerce, FinTech, InsurTech, AgTech, EdTech, HealthTech, Cybersecurity, IoT, Blockchain)
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH GROWTH STAGE INVESTORS: BDC CAPITAL, MAVERIX PRIVATE EQUITY, ONTARIO CAPITAL GROWTH CORPORATION
10:00 AM-11:00 AM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21st. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
Speaking
Brenda HoganChief Investment Officer Ontario Capital Growth Corporation Invests in: ICT / cleantech / life sciences; Ontario
Meryeme LahmamiAssociate, Women in Technology BDC Capital Invests in All Canada – all industries – Women-led companies (founder, co-founder or C-level executive). revenue generating companies
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH GROWTH STAGE INVESTORS: SILICON VALLEY BANK, TCV, VERSTRA VENTURES
10:00 AM-11:00 AM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21st. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
Speaking
Graeme MillenDirector, Technology Banking Silicon Valley Bank Provides capital to: Tech all verticals – with specialty in Cleantech & Sustainability (mobility tech, energy, renewables, ag tech, etc)
Matan HazanovVice President Verstra Ventures Invests in vertically focused B2B software companies, seed to Series A
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH GROWTH STAGE INVESTORS: VERTU CAPITAL, EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA, NATIONAL BANK
10:00 AM-11:00 AM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21st. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
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Anthony SturgeonSenior Account Manager - Tech Export Development Canada Helps growth stage companies scale internationally, all tech, all Canada
WAIT LINE for Meeting Exchanges 10:00am-11:00am ET Sessions (opens at 9:15am ET)
10:00 AM-11:00 AM Our WAIT LINE for the 10:00am-11:00am ET one-on-one Meeting Exchanges sessions will open at 9:15am ET (45 minutes before the first session's start time)
This WAIT LINE is for startups who: - did not make Meeting Exchanges selections in advance before online sign-up closed;
- did make Meeting Exchanges selections in advance, and would like to have additional meetings if any spots open up due to no-shows The WAIT LINE will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. No wait lists will be created. We encourage all CIX startups to come to the WAIT LINE, as meeting spots often open up last minute. |
| 11:00 AM |
EXPANSION AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES IN ASIA
11:00 AM-11:30 AM Please join Christopher Chen, Head of the InvestHK presence for Canada, as he presents fundraising opportunities for Canadian companies interested in expanding into Asia Pacific. For those looking at global expansion in the world's most dynamic economic region, Hong Kong offers a wealth of funding avenues. While not a direct investor - InvestHK serves as a gatekeeper and advisor to a vast myriad of public and private funding sources and start-up resources as an agency of the Hong Kong government's Commerce & Economic Development Department. InvestHK is a facilitator for real growth in Asia Pacific, and offers direct networking to banks, insurance companies, government bodies, investors, wealth management professionals, start-up connections, trade associations, professional services, and academia. Of the approximately 200 Canadian companies that are located in Hong Kong, InvestHK put more than 170 of them there. From large multinationals like Intact, Manulife, or RBC to small start-ups in their growth stage, InvestHK is always on the lookout to bring innovative companies to an international presence. For a more in-depth conversation with Christopher, please book a meeting with him in InvestHK’s private Meeting Suite when CIXchange opens on October 4th. Speaking
MEET THE PRESENTING COMPANIES
11:00 AM-11:30 AM This is your opportunity to meet with the CIX Top companies that just came off the virtual stage for face to face video conversations. CANADA SUCCESS STORY; SPOTLIGHT ON DIALOGUE
11:00 AM-11:30 AM CIX showcases and celebrates some of the biggest Canadian startup stories of the year. Dialogue has been at the forefront of the evolution of virtual healthcare delivery, which started before the pandemic and has accelerated since then. Organic revenue growth YOY of 187% in 2020 and ARR of $60M paved the way for Dialogue’s IPO in March. Join Dialogue’s CFO Navaid Mansuri and underwriter, Benoit Veronneau, National Bank, as they discuss the company’s rapid growth and the decision to, and process of, going public. Speaking
Benoit VeronneauCo-Head & Managing Director, Telecom, Media, Technology & Healthcare Investment Banking National Bank Financial Corp |
| 11:30 AM |
CIX TOP 20 EARLY SHOWCASE # 2
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Investors wait for this all year! Five founders/CEOs from Canada’s most innovative early-stage companies (as determined by the 2021 CIX Selection Committee of 100+ investors), will present for 6 minutes each, followed by questions and comments from an Expert Commentator. Judges from Startup World Cup will be evaluating companies in all four CIX Top 20 Early showcases and one will be chosen to represent Canada in the Startup World Cup Grande Finale at CIX on October 28 at 1:00 pm. Meet these companies following these presentations in the CIX Showcase Lounge where each company will have a table. Speaking
Expert Commentator
Brenda HoganChief Investment Officer Ontario Capital Growth Corporation Invests in: ICT / cleantech / life sciences; Ontario
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| 12:30 PM |
MEET THE PRESENTING COMPANIES
12:30 PM-1:00 PM This is your opportunity to meet with the CIX Top companies that just came off the virtual stage for face to face video conversations. CANADA SUCCESS STORY; SPOTLIGHT ON THINKIFIC
12:30 PM-1:00 PM CIX showcases and celebrates some of the biggest Canadian startup stories of the year. Thinkific saw revenues surge 115 per cent year-over-year in 2020, to about US$21 million, while the number of paying customers jumped 126 per cent, reaching almost 25,000. The online learning platform went public on the Toronto Stock Exchange in April, raising $160 million, giving it a market cap of over 1 billion. Join Thinkific’s Co-Founder and COO, Miranda Lievers in conversation with BTV-Business Television’s Taylor Thoenas they discuss the company’s journey leading up to its IPO and how the pandemic brought the future forward. Speaking
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| 1:30 PM |
ATLANTIC CANADA TECH SHOWCASE
1:30 PM-2:30 PM The Atlantic Canada tech scene is all about quality and real growth. Join this showcase to see presentations from highly rated startups as curated by top investors.Be sure to visit their Pavilion to see more detailed profiles of the companies and connect with the presenters. Speaking
ASK AN EXPERT
1:30 PM-2:30 PM This is your opportunity to pick the brain of serial entrepreneurs, investors and other expert advisors. Our experts will be at tables waiting to speak with up to 7 delegates. Move freely between tables for video chats with as many as you like over the course of the hour. No sign-up is required for these small group meetings, which are hosted in AirMeet. Topic: Growth Hacking Topic: Marketing Strategies for Scaling B2B Startups Topic: Pitching the Leap of Faith Topic: PR & Brand Building Topic: Talent Strategies for Growing Startups Speaking
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| 1:45 PM |
REVERSE INVESTORS’ PITCH- EARLY STAGE
1:45 PM-2:30 PM Investors and startups switch sides!. You’ll hear top VCs explain why your Startup should choose THEM, not the other way around. Learn what value they bring to their investments, what they look for in startups, and why you should want them as an investor. Introduce yourself when you find the right potential investor in the session chat or message via CIXchange. Speaking
Meryeme LahmamiAssociate, Women in Technology BDC Capital Invests in All Canada – all industries – Women-led companies (founder, co-founder or C-level executive). revenue generating companies
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| 2:30 PM |
CANADA SUCCESS STORY; SPOTLIGHT ON WATTPAD
2:30 PM-3:00 PM CIX showcases and celebrates some of the biggest Canadian startup stories of the year. Founded in 2006 in Toronto, Wattpad grew to become a global leader in social storytelling and entertainment before its high-profile $600M USD sale to Naver earlier this year. Join Wattpad’s CEO & co-founder, Allen Lau and early investor and friend, John Ruffolo as they share the Wattpad journey and discuss its next chapter. Speaking
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| 3:00 PM |
CIX TOP 10 GROWTH SHOWCASE # 1
3:00 PM-4:00 PM Investors wait for this all year! Five founders/CEOs from Canada’s most innovative growth-stage companies (as determined by the 2021 CIX Selection Committee of 100+ investors), will present for 6 minutes each, followed by questions and comments from an Expert Commentator. Meet these companies following these presentations in the CIX Showcase Lounge where each company will have a table. Speaking
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH EARLY-STAGE INVESTORS: IF CAPITAL, RHINO VENTURES, SILICON VALLEY BANK
3:00 PM-4:00 PM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21st. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
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Grace LiuFounding Partner IF Capital Invests in fintech; blockchain; e-commercial; SaaS ; All of north America
Laith ShukriSr. Market Development Manager Silicon Valley Bank Provides capital to: Tech all verticals
Jay RhindPartner Rhino Ventures Invests in: Early Stage (pre-series A), Fintech, Edtech, Creator economy / Entrepreneur Enablement, D2C E-commerce, SMB SaaS
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH EARLY-STAGE INVESTORS: TELUS POLLINATOR FUND FOR GOOD, TRUST VENTURES, MUSKOKA 4.0 STARTUP COMPETITION
3:00 PM-4:00 PM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21st. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
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Nabeela MerchantInvestor TELUS Pollinator Fund Invests in: climate change, agriculture, healthcare, and education
Ben WeaverAssociate Trust Ventures Invests in: early stage (Seed to Series A); industry agnostic; focus on companies and industries that are held back by public policy barriers or face regulatory challenges and we proactively help our partner companies mitigate those challenges
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH EARLY-STAGE INVESTORS: BDC CAPITAL, FASTBREAK VENTURES, OLD KENT ROAD FINANCIAL
3:00 PM-4:00 PM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21st. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
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Sarah LivingstoneBusiness Development Executive OKR Financial Provides capital to early stage, all Canada
Matt SaundersCo-Founder Fastbreak Ventures Invests in early stage, enterprise software, ( SAAS, B2B) located in Canada
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH EARLY-STAGE INVESTORS: RADICAL VENTURES, STARLIGHT CAPITAL, VANEDGE
3:00 PM-4:00 PM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21st. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
Speaking
Amy RaePartner Vanedge Capital Invests in: Analytics, Hard tech fundational technology, Computational Biology.
Bryan EmersonPresident Starlight Capital Inc Invests in IT, Software, AI, Life Science, Real Estate, Fintech, Communications, all of Canada, Early and Growth stages
WAIT LINE for Meeting Exchanges 3:00pm-4:00pm ET Sessions (opens at 2:15pm ET)
3:00 PM-4:00 PM Our WAIT LINE for the 3:00pm-4:00pm ET one-on-one Meeting Exchanges sessions will open at 2:15pm ET (45 minutes before the first session's start time)
This WAIT LINE is for startups who: - did not make Meeting Exchanges selections in advance before online sign-up closed;
- did make Meeting Exchanges selections in advance, and would like to have additional meetings if any spots open up due to no-shows The WAIT LINE will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. No wait lists will be created. We encourage all CIX startups to come to the WAIT LINE, as meeting spots often open up last minute. |
| 4:00 PM |
Digital Identity and Credentials
4:00 PM-4:30 PM Vaccine Passports, DeFi, age verification and passwords. How they work and the opportunities to use them to build your business. This session will provide a practical look at the emerging world of digital identity and credentials. Participants will be introduced to verifiable credentials, the Trust Triangle for Holders (individuals), Issuers (governments, workplaces, healthcare, education, etc.) and Verifiers (merchants, venues, hospitality, online, websites, apps, etc.) We’ll discuss the technology and blockchain systems, rise of multiple in-market systems, open standards, and interoperability. We will tie it all together and discuss how we can benefit from the use digital credentials and maintain privacy compliance. Most importantly, enabling consumers to control their private information and share what they want, when they want and with whom they want. Key topics include: • Issuing and managing digital credentials Speaking
MEET THE PRESENTING COMPANIES
4:00 PM-4:30 PM This is your opportunity to meet with the CIX Top companies that just came off the virtual stage for face to face video conversations. |
| 4:30 PM |
CIX 2021 INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION AND KEYNOTE
4:30 PM-5:00 PM Vancouver-based Trulioo wins CIX’s annual Innovator of the Year award for transforming identity verification globally. Trulioo’s platform provides real-time verification of 5 billion consumers and 330 million business entities worldwide through a single API integration. At the core of the Trulioo mission is financial inclusion -- much of the world does not have access to identification at all, problematically excluding them from accessing basic financial services, and other essential resources in an increasingly digital-first world. The company’s mission is to build a robust digital identity network that taps into reliable data sources and tools to verify individuals around the world, ensuring everyone can participate in the digital economy. Join this award presentation and fireside chat to hear how Trulioo deserves this award. Speaking
THE CURRENT M&A LANDSCAPE
4:30 PM-5:00 PM How has the pandemic impacted acquisitions? Hear from experts on the impact on current deals, anticipated deal volume, top deal-type objectives, sector multiples and valuation metrics, when to sell, how to prepare your company, and how deals are being structured. Speaking
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Thursday, October 28
| 8:00 AM |
CIX DELEGATE LOUNGE
8:00 AM-6:00 PM As close to the in-person experience as you can get! Enter the virtual lounge, where you can ‘see who is in the room’ and take a seat at a table for video chats with other delegates. Move freely from table to table. Initiate a meeting by inviting others to a private or group table. To enter the Virtual Delegate Lounge, follow these simple steps:
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| 9:00 AM |
ICE BREAKER SPEED NETWORKING
9:00 AM-10:00 AM Join us inside the CIX Delegate Lounge to be matched with other CIX delegates for 3-minute speed meetings! These speed networking sessions are a fun and easy way for you to meet new delegates in a short time period. And you have the option of extending your time with your match if you have more to talk about. |
| 9:30 AM |
DMZ WOMEN FOUNDERS SHOWCASE
9:30 AM-10:00 AM Join the DMZ and watch five DMZ Women Founders pitch their startups - UCast, Adam Wa Mishmish, Walletifai Scyibl, & Alli Therapy! The DMZ Women Founders Program offers added support and resources to women founders including coaching, access to funders, exposure, and a strong peer group of women founders. Speaking
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| 10:00 AM |
CIX TOP 20 EARLY SHOWCASE # 3
10:00 AM-11:00 AM Investors wait for this all year! Five founders/CEOs from Canada’s most innovative early-stage companies (as determined by the 2021 CIX Selection Committee of 100+ investors), will present for 6 minutes each, followed by questions and comments from an Expert Commentator. Judges from Startup World Cup will be evaluating companies in all four CIX Top 20 Early showcases and one will be chosen to represent Canada in the Startup World Cup Grande Finale at CIX on October 28 at 1:00 pm. Meet these companies following these presentations in the CIX Showcase Lounge where each company will have a table. Speaking
Expert Commentator
Kathryn WortsmanManaging Partner Amplify Capital Invests in early, all Canada, Clean Energy Tech, Health Tech, Education or Workplace Tech (IMPACT)
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH GROWTH STAGE INVESTORS: REVOLUTION GROWTH, SILICON VALLEY BANK, TIMIA CAPITAL
10:00 AM-11:00 AM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21st. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
Speaking
Patrick ConroyVice President Revolution Growth Invests in: Growth stage ($10m ARR+) businesses across consumer internet, software, media, fintech, and supply chain verticals.
Daryl JohnstonManaging Director, Technology Banking, Canada Silicon Valley Bank Provides capital to: Tech all verticals
Rob FoxallVP, Origination Timia Capital Offers flexible debt solutions to capital efficient technology companies generating $2 million to $20 million in annual recurring revenue
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH GROWTH STAGE INVESTORS: FRAMEWORK VENTURE PARTNERS, GRAVITAS SECURITIES INC., INOVIA CAPITAL
10:00 AM-11:00 AM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21nd. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
Speaking
Kia BesharatSenior Managing Director Gravitas Securities Inc. Invests in: Late stage VC, preferably Revenue/EBITDA positive, all Canada, preference for Saas businesses, technology a priority.
Pranit TukrelAssociate Inovia Capital Invests in Automotive, Fintech (payments and insurtech), Gov Tech, Prop Tech, series B onward
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH GROWTH STAGE INVESTORS: SAMPFORD ADVISORS, KLASS CAPITAL, NATIONAL BANK
10:00 AM-11:00 AM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21nd. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
Speaking
Greg OrelowitzSoftware Investor Klass Capital Invests in North America and Europe, Seed through Series C, B2B enterprise software
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH GROWTH STAGE INVESTORS: ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
10:00 AM-11:00 AM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21nd. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
Speaking
Amy NgVP, Relationship Management – RBCx RBC Royal Bank All tech verticals ie software, hardware, fintech, life sciences, cleantech, and agtech companies.
WAIT LINE for Meeting Exchanges 10:00am-11:00am ET Sessions (opens at 9:15am ET)
10:00 AM-11:00 AM Our WAIT LINE for the 10:00am-11:00am ET one-on-one Meeting Exchanges sessions will open at 9:15am ET (45 minutes before the first session's start time)
This WAIT LINE is for startups who: - did not make Meeting Exchanges selections in advance before online sign-up closed;
- did make Meeting Exchanges selections in advance, and would like to have additional meetings if any spots open up due to no-shows The WAIT LINE will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. No wait lists will be created. We encourage all CIX startups to come to the WAIT LINE, as meeting spots often open up last minute. |
| 11:00 AM |
Scale globally with EDC
11:00 AM-11:30 AM Join Anthony Sturgeon of Export Development Canada’s tech industry team and Craig McLellan, Founder and CEO of ThinkOn, as they discuss how EDC supports Canadian technology companies as they scale up internationally. Together they will share insights on how ThinkOn, a leading Canadian managed cloud services company, has leveraged EDC’s support to grow into the US and beyond. Anthony will also share how EDC has expanded their offering to meet the unique needs of the technology sector, including EDC support for debt and equity financing, de-risking international contracts and revenues, and how to leverage EDC’s international knowledge and connections. Speaking
Anthony SturgeonSenior Account Manager - Tech Export Development Canada Helps growth stage companies scale internationally, all tech, all Canada
MEET THE PRESENTING COMPANIES
11:00 AM-11:30 AM This is your opportunity to meet with the CIX Top companies that just came off the virtual stage for face to face video conversations. CANADA SUCCESS STORY; SPOTLIGHT ON APPLYBOARD
11:00 AM-11:30 AM Waterloo-based unicorn, ApplyBoard, a recruitment platform for international students to apply to education abroad, tripled its valuation to $3.2 billion with the recent series D $300 million raise..Founded by three brothers frustrated by the process of applying to international colleges, their platform pairs students from 125 countries with 1500 plus educational institutions. Oslers’ Michael Grantmyre will facilitate the conversation about ApplyBoard’s journey to success with its CEO and Co-Founder, Martin Basiri and investor Rick Prostko with Teachers’ Innovation Platform. Speaking
Rick ProstkoManaging Director, North America, Teachers’ Innovation Platform Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan 
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| 11:30 AM |
CIX TOP 20 EARLY SHOWCASE # 4
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Investors wait for this all year! Five founders/CEOs from Canada’s most innovative early-stage companies (as determined by the 2021 CIX Selection Committee of 100+ investors), will present for 6 minutes each, followed by questions and comments from an Expert Commentator. Judges from Startup World Cup will be evaluating companies in all four CIX Top 20 Early showcases and one will be chosen to represent Canada in the Startup World Cup Grande Finale at CIX on October 28 at 1:00 pm. Meet these companies following these presentations in the CIX Showcase Lounge where each company will have a table. Speaking
Expert Commentator
Alexandra PanousisCEO, Carat and Chair, Dentsu Media Company Dentsu Aegis Network 
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| 12:30 PM |
Canadian Technology Accelerator: Deep into the Indian Tech Scene
12:30 PM-1:00 PM Looking for support to expand your business in thriving tech ecosystems? The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) is a global business development program offering customized market support for high-growth Canadian tech firms in 12 global cities in North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us for this panel diving into opportunities at one of the new CTA locations: India. The CTA is a program offered by Global Affairs Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service. Speaking
Scott McLeodTrade Commissioner, Canadian Technology Accelerator, The High Commission of Canada in India High Commission of Canada in India 
MEET THE PRESENTING COMPANIES & ANNOUNCEMENT OF STARTUP WORLD CUP CANADIAN WINNER
12:30 PM-1:15 PM This is your opportunity to meet with the CIX Top companies that just came off the virtual stage for face to face video conversations, and to hear who won the Startup World Cup Canadian Competition. Speaking
Noah LeshanInvestor at Pegasus Tech Ventures and Manager of Startup World Cup Pegasus Tech Ventures |
| 1:30 PM |
INTUIT PROSPERITY ACCELERATOR:AI SHOWCASE
1:30 PM-2:00 PM Following the success of the inaugural cohort, the Intuit Prosperity Accelerator:AI powered by Highline Beta is proud to introduce the 2021 cohort. Hear from David Marquis, Canada’s Country Manager, and selected early stage startups about how they leverage AI to help North American small businesses and consumers overcome financial challenges. The session will be followed by Q&A from the audience. The presenting companies will be announced on October 13th. Speaking
ASK AN EXPERT
1:30 PM-2:30 PM This is your opportunity to pick the brain of serial entrepreneurs, investors and other expert advisors. Our experts will be at tables waiting to speak with up to 7 delegates. Move freely between tables for video chats with as many as you like over the course of the hour. No sign-up is required for these small group meetings, which are hosted in AirMeet. Topic: Award Winning Cultures Topic: Customer Acquisition Topic: Metrics: Choosing business metrics with a purpose to help achieve strategic business goals Topic: Strategies for building a strong, high-performing technical teams & Diversity in tech building Topic: The Future of Fintech: embedded finance and embedded banking Topic The changing funding environment Speaking
Table host
Stephen PollackCEO
Topic: Metrics: Choosing business metrics with a purpose to help achieve strategic business goals
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| 1:45 PM |
REVERSE INVESTORS' PITCH-GROWTH-STAGE
1:45 PM-2:30 PM Investors and startups switch sides!. You’ll hear top VCs explain why your Startup should choose THEM, not the other way around. Learn what value they bring to their investments, what they look for in startups, and why you should want them as an investor. Introduce yourself when you find the right potential investor in the session chat or message via CIXchange. Speaking
Jack FraserPartner, Growth Venture CI Fund BDC Capital, Partner Invests in: Diversified Tech (eCommerce, FinTech, InsurTech, AgTech, EdTech, HealthTech, Cybersecurity, IoT, Blockchain)
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| 2:30 PM |
CANADA SUCCESS STORY; SPOTLIGHT ON BORROWELL
2:30 PM-3:00 PM Borrowell’s suite of credit building solutions and coaching has provided its 1.5 million + members assistance at reaching their financial goals, particularly critical during the pandemic. Borrowell’s co-founder and CEO, Andrew Graham, will share the fintech’s story and plans for growth, in a fireside chat, led by Daryl Johnston, Managing Director of Technology Banking at Silicon Valley Bank. Speaking
Daryl JohnstonManaging Director, Technology Banking, Canada Silicon Valley Bank Provides capital to: Tech all verticals
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| 3:00 PM |
CIX TOP 10 GROWTH SHOWCASE # 2
3:00 PM-4:00 PM Investors wait for this all year! Five founders/CEOs from Canada’s most innovative growth-stage companies (as determined by the 2021 CIX Selection Committee of 100+ investors), will present for 6 minutes each, followed by questions and comments from an Expert Commentator. Meet these companies following these presentations in the CIX Showcase Lounge where each company will have a table. Speaking
Expert Commentator
Michelle ScarboroughManaging Partner, Strategic Investments and Women in Technology Venture Fund BDC Capital 
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH EARLY-STAGE INVESTORS: GOLDEN VENTURES, TWO SMALL FISH VENTURES, WHITECAP VENTURE PARTNERS
3:00 PM-4:00 PM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21st. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
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Aaleen AnjumAnalyst Two Small Fish Ventures Invests in: Pre Seed/Seed, early stage, SaaS enterprise, AI/ML, Fintech, Health tech, Marketplace, Consumer. North America focus
Melissa BelbeckSr. Associate Whitecap Venture Partners Invests in: Series A, Any B2B software, Medtech, Foodtech, Central and Eastern Canada (nothing west of Manitoba)
Taylor WilsonAssociate Golden Ventures Invests in: early stage, all areas but in particular interested in software companies. We don't do too much in consumer products or hardware
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH EARLY-STAGE INVESTORS: AMPLIFY CAPITAL, MARS IAF, PANACHE VENTURES
3:00 PM-4:00 PM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21st. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
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Alexander BarclayInvestor, Director of Data & Operations MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund Invests in: Stage: seed & early with initial market traction, all verticals, but focus is on Enterprise SaaS, Data Analytics/ML, FinTech, and Cloud Software. Canada-wide with preference for Ontario.
Sarah WillsonAnalyst Panache Ventures Invests in: All Canada, early stage, all verticals (specific interests include B2B SaaS, climate tech, privacy, digital health)
Kathryn WortsmanManaging Partner Amplify Capital Invests in early, all Canada, Clean Energy Tech, Health Tech, Education or Workplace Tech (IMPACT)
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH EARLY-STAGE INVESTORS: BDC CAPITAL, MARS IAF, INOVIA CAPITAL
3:00 PM-4:00 PM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21st. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
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Thomas ParkPartner, Deep Tech Venture Fund BDC Capital Invests in: Deep tech (incl. quantum, advanced AI, photonics, electronics). Canadian startups
Alysaa CoInvestor Inovia Capital Invests in Canada, Seed / Series A, eCommerce, logistics, foodtech
MEETING EXCHANGES WITH EARLY-STAGE INVESTORS: WHITE STAR CAPITAL, OMERS VENTURES, REAL VENTURES
3:00 PM-4:00 PM For startup founders/CEOs. Meeting Exchanges are CIX’s popular one-on-one, pre-arranged video meetings between entrepreneurs and leading funders/advisors/corporates. These 7 -minute virtual video meetings are a valuable opportunity for advice, building a relationship and potential funding/partnership. Book your meetings through CIXchange from October 4th to October 21st. Please note, space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Meeting Exchange spots can be reserved in advance. Please be on time and if you cannot make it, please cancel so another company can reserve. Please read investors ‘Invests In’ carefully to determine if you meet their investment criteria. Investors who wish to be a Meeting Exchange host, please contact cixspeakers@brunico.com Important:
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Silvio MemmeInvestor OMERS Ventures Invests in Series A-C (3-25M check), industry agnostic (but particular interests in applied AI, mobility/transportation, climate, conversational AI, fintech, agtech, proptech, cybersecurity, future of work, B2B SaaS, orchestration), all Canada
Sanjay ZimmermanPrincipal White Star Capital Invests in A.I., Digital Health, Fintech, Food Tech, Future of Work, Industrial Technologies, Robotics, Mobility and Well-Being sectors.
Table host
Laura EastonAssociate Real Ventures Invests in Companies that are early-stage (pre-seed, seed), based in Canada, and tech-enabled (excluding medical devices), tech agnostic
WAIT LINE for Meeting Exchanges 3:00pm-4:00pm ET Sessions (opens at 2:15pm ET)
3:00 PM-4:00 PM Our WAIT LINE for the 3:00pm-4:00pm ET one-on-one Meeting Exchanges sessions will open at 2:15pm ET (45 minutes before the first session's start time)
This WAIT LINE is for startups who: - did not make Meeting Exchanges selections in advance before online sign-up closed;
- did make Meeting Exchanges selections in advance, and would like to have additional meetings if any spots open up due to no-shows The WAIT LINE will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. No wait lists will be created. We encourage all CIX startups to come to the WAIT LINE, as meeting spots often open up last minute. |
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MEET THE PRESENTING COMPANIES
4:00 PM-4:30 PM This is your opportunity to meet with the CIX Top companies that just came off the virtual stage for face to face video conversations. CANADA SUCCESS STORY; SPOTLIGHT ON ADA
4:00 PM-4:30 PM Ada, which is revolutionizing the automated customer experience, raised a $130M series C in May, giving the chat bot startup a $1.2B valuation and positioned it firmly as one of Canada’s largest software companies. This momentum has not gone unnoticed, as Ada was chosen by CIX as a Top 10 Growth Company in 2020. Join MikeMurchison, CEO and co-founder of Ada and investor Yasmin Razavi with Spark Capital, in a fireside keynote about growth, barriers and lessons learned. Speaking
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| 4:30 PM |
RECRUITING TALENT IN THE CURRENT CLIMATE
4:30 PM-5:00 PM Recruiting tech talent was already a large pain point for Canadian tech companies before the pandemic. Now, they are facing an off-the-charts challenge. Two-thirds of companies aim to hire more tech staff in 2021 in a market supplied with very few unemployed candidates. Our panel of experts will share perspectives and strategies, including immigrant talent pools, the next generation of tech talent, the new work from home models and more. Speaking
CANADA SUCCESS STORY; SPOTLIGHT ON VENDASTA
4:30 PM-5:00 PM 2019 CIX Top 10 Growth recipient, Saskatoon-based Vendasta experienced strong growth through 2020 and 2021 as COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of digital technology by small businesses. With annual recurring revenue of more than $50 million and a reach of five million SMBs, the company recently raised $119.5 the largest ICT venture round in Canadian Prairie history. Join Brendan King, Co-Founder and CEO of Vendasta, in a fireside keynote with investor Amy Rae of Vanedge to hear Vandasta’s story. Speaking
Amy RaePartner Vanedge Capital Invests in: Analytics, Hard tech fundational technology, Computational Biology.
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