Justin LaFayette
Lead Investor, Head of Firm | Georgian
Justin LaFayette is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Georgian Partners. Justin leads Georgian Partner’s investments in Bluecore, DefenseStorm, IEX, Integrate.ai, Polar, PrecisionLender, Signpost, Tealium, Top Hat, True Fit and WorkFusion. Justin also previously led the firm’s investments in 41st Parameter, Kinnser Software, Kony, Shopify, Silanis/eSignLive, Syncsort and Turnitin.
In addition, Justin sits on the Board of Canada Learning Code, a not-for-profit organization with the mission to provide 10 million Canadians access to meaningful technology education experiences by 2027.
Prior to co-founding Georgian Partners in 2008, Justin was Vice President of Strategy for Information Platform and Solutions with IBM Software Group. Previous to that, Justin was a co-founder of DWL, an enterprise software company that grew over 10 years to become a leader in master data management (MDM).
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CIX Startup Awards Pitch Showcase: Growth Category
This category recognizes startups that have moved beyond early traction and are scaling rapidly. These companies are driving significant market impact, demonstrating strong revenue growth, and proving their ability to compete at the highest levels. The winners in this category are poised to become the next major success stories in the Canadian innovation ecosystem.
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Mastering the Maze: Using Regulation to Outpace the Competition
Canada’s innovation ecosystem is thriving but sustaining a competitive edge in the global economy demands strategic advantages and a forward-thinking regulatory environment. Join us for an insightful discussion on the unique benefits of building in Canada, the challenges businesses face, and how smart, efficient regulation can fuel innovation and long-term success.
Presented in Partnership with OSC.
