Juanita Lee Garcia
COO | Growclass
Juanita is an artist cosplaying as an operator. She joined Growclass because of its mission. Previously, she led marketing, social impact, and partnerships at Venture for Canada as part of the leadership team responsible for growing the national registered charity from 5 to 30+ staff and from $1M to $50M+ in funding from government, corporate and UHNW individuals, before managing the equity-based philanthropic fund The Upside Foundation’s strategic direction which led to it’s acquisition by SickKids Giving Foundation. Juanita holds a Master’s in Adult Education from OSIE at the University of Toronto, an MFA from Western, and a BHFA from Queen’s University. She is a proud Latinx migrant living in Toronto.
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CIX Startup Awards Panel: 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. Join us in a panel discussion focused on scaling strategies and the operational, financial, and leadership decisions required to grow from breakout traction to enduring market leadership.
This segment is made possible by Capital Canada.
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Founder Forum Kickoff
Our Summit Stage evolves into the Founder Forum—a dedicated space for expert-led discussions tailored for founders at every stage and funding round.