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Join conversations at the intersection of entrepreneurship, capital and innovation that will shape the future of Canada's economic recovery.
Over the last decade, NACO members have invested $1.016 billion into more than 1500 ventures, enabling entrepreneurs in every region and industry to execute on their vision. However, angel investment continues to be unevenly distributed across Canada, and our national funding ecosystem has critical gaps—hindering the emergence of high-growth companies.
This dynamic virtual event includes engaging thought leaders, peer-to-peer networking, interactive roundtable discussions, actionable workshops and an interactive showcase.
Speakers include:
- Amber Mac TV Host and Author
- Andrew D'Souza Co-Founder & CEO at Clearbanc
- Arlene Dickinson General Partner, District Ventures Capital and CEO, Venture Communications
- Brad Zumwalt President and Partner at Zinc Ventures
- Brice Scheschuk Managing Partner, Globalive Capital and Co-founder and CFO, WIND Mobile
- Carol Anne Hilton CEO and Founder of The Indigenomics Institute
- Charles Plant Innovation Economist, Founder at The Narwhal Project
- Chris Simair Managing Director at Harvest Builders, Co-founder @ SkipTheDishes
- Claudio Rojas CEO at National Angel Capital Organization
- Jacopo Losso Director of Secretariat at European Business Angels Network
- Joelle Foster CEO of North Forge Technology Exchange
- John Stackhouse Author of Planet Canada & Senior Vice-President, Office of the CEO at RBC
- Jonathon Araujo Redbird Managing Partner at Pontiac Group
- Laura Kilcrease CEO at Alberta Innovates
- Luke Sheen Executive Director at HaloHealth
- Mary Long-Irwin Fmr. Executive Director at Northern Ontario Angels
- Mary Moran President and CEO of Calgary Economic Development
- Mat Stefan Executive Director at Co.Labs
- Pat Gouhin CEO at U.S. Angel Capital Association
- Raine Maida Lead Singer of Our Lady Peace
- Ray Walia CEO at Launch Academy
- Randy Thompson Chair and CEO at Valhalla Private Capital
- Sandra Foster Angel Investor in SkipTheDishes
- Sandi Gilbert Founder of DealPoint and CEO at InterGen
- Irene Dorsman CEO, Angel Forum
- Jeanette Jackson CEO at Foresight
- Stephanie Andrew Executive Director at Capital Investment Network, Founding Partner at Women's Equity Lab
- Neha Khera Partner at 2048 Ventures
- Julie Angus CEO and Founder at Open Ocean Robotics
- Juan Orrego Co-founder and CEO at Cuboh
- Arik Broadbent Partner at Dentons
- Heather Barnhouse Partner at Dentons
- Victor Boyajian Global Chair, Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies at Dentons
- And many more
Sessions Include:
- The Untold Story of Skip the Dishes
- Angels & Dragons: Lessons from the Den
- Unicorn Math: How Slack Created $27 Billion in Value
- Planet Canada: Leveraging Our Nation’s Global Citizens
- Our Lady Peace: Rockstar or Tech Entrepreneur?
- Mobilizing Capital Along the Pacific Coast
- Igniting the $100 billion Indigenous Economy
- Lessons on Building a World Class Innovation Ecosystem
- Beyond Capital: Mentoring the Innovation Economy
- Building an Innovation Coalition & Capital Community
Interactive Roundtables on:
- Connecting with Global Capital
- Cross-Border Investment, Presented by Dentons Global
- Founder Friendly Deal Stuctures - Presented by Dentons Canada
- Roundtable on the Future of Early-Stage Capital
About the National Angel Capital Organization
Over 20 years, the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) has emerged as the bedrock of Canada's innovation economy and the only national platform for both angel investors and the innovation hubs that support Canada's entrepreneurs. NACO's membership of over 4200 angel investors, 45 incubators and accelerators, and 44 angel groups have pioneered the "access to capital" movement for Canada's entrepreneurs. Over the past decade, NACO members have invested more than $1 billion into more than 1500 Canadian companies.
