2015 IEEE N3XT Toronto
Speakers
Peter Shankman
CEO. Angel Investor. Entrepreneur.
Michael Hyatt
Dragon on CBC's Next Gen Den
Lynette Kucsma
Co-Founder & CMO at Natural Machines
Emilio Sepulveda
Co-Founder & CEO at Natural MachinesBlake Lloyd
Co-Founder, Iris Power
Tom Lowden
Director of Creative Destruction Lab
Pramod Abichandani
Founder of LocoRobo Inc.
James Slifierz
Co-Founder, SkyWatch Space Applications
Zenas Hutcheson
Venture Capitalist & CEO
Ana Luisa Santos
Co-Founder of MobGeek
Alpesh Shah
Senior Director, IEEE Standards Association
Kamal Hassan
Founder and CEO of IncMind; Director of Founder Institute TorontoKen Stauffer
CEO & Co-Founder of Technology Assurance Labs
Oleg Logvinov
Oleg Logvinov is the Director of Special Assignments in STMicroelectronics
Elena Iosef
Associate Lawyer at Dipchand LLP
Mark Wingate
Chairman of the Board, Maxi Volt Corporation
Ryan Gariepy
CTO of Clearpath Robotics
April Dunford
RocketWatcher Startup Marketing
Michael Katchen
Founder and CEO of Wealthsimple
Prashant Matta
Associate at OMERS Ventures
Marylin Ma
Communitech Rev Accelerator
Alvin Chen
Co-Founder of VascuLogic
Allan Tear
Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Betaspring
Trish Nixon
MaRS Centre for Impact InvestingRakesh Kumar
President and CEO, TCX Technology Connexions and Active IEEE Volunteer
Randi Sumner
Senior Director, Strategy & Entrepreneurship, IEEE
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Schedule
Track: The Bigger Picture
Track: The Founder Institute Workshop
Track: Startup Inspiration
The Bigger Picture with Tom Lowden
Tom Lowden of Creative Destruction Lab will share insights and tips.
Tom Lowden
VC & Angel Q&A
What burning questions do you have about the investor space? Don’t miss this opportunity for insider conversation with Zenas Hutcheson from Vesbridge and Rally Ventures.
Zenas Hutcheson
10:40 am - 11:00 am
Coffee Break and Startup Showcase
The Bigger Picture with Prashant Matta
Prashant Matta
Alternate Funding Paths & Founder Locations
Choosing where to launch and locate your startup is a challenge. Ana Luisa Santos, Mob Geek Co-Founder from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Melissa Withers, Betaspring Co-Founder from Rhode Island, United... Read More
Allan Tear
Mark Wingate
Ana Luisa Santos
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Networking Lunch
2015-11-14
1:00 pm-1:30 pm
Auditorium, Lower Concourse
How and When to Get Involved with Standards
If you want your product to be globally adopted, and your business to grow quickly, then it is important to think about Standards. Standards ensure compatibility and good business practice.... Read More
Oleg Logvinov
Alpesh Shah
Capstone Keynote – Opportunity Ahead
Capstone Keynote – Opportunity Ahead with MIchael Hyatt, “Dragon” on CBC’s Dragons’ Den – Next Gen Den, and a weekly Business Commentator on CBC News Network.
Michael Hyatt
Pitch Bootcamp Judging
Five Finalists from the Founder Institute Pitch Bootcamp give their Final Round “Startup Pitches” to discerning judges, Michael Hyatt, Dragons’ Den; Trish Nixon, MaRS Discovery District; Rakesh Kumar, TCX Inc.
Rakesh Kumar
Trish Nixon
Michael Hyatt
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
N3XT Reception with Startup Showcase
Founder Institute Start-up Pitch Bootcamp (The Founder Institute)
If you have a strong idea that could be pitched more clearly, then join us for the Founder Institute Startup Pitch Bootcamp. In just two hours, this intensive workshop will... Read More
Kamal Hassan
10:40 am - 11:00 am
Coffee Break and Startup Showcase
Founder Institute Start-up Pitch Bootcamp (The Founder Institute)
Continuing from the previous session – A key skill for any entrepreneur is perfecting your pitch. In this two-hour workshop, you will learn tips and tricks for making your pitch... Read More
Kamal Hassan
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Networking Lunch
2015-11-14
1:00 pm-1:30 pm
Auditorium, Lower Concourse
Build the Simplest MVP Possible
Michael Katchen, Founder & CEO of Wealthsimple, will give practical insights for entrepreneurs on how to go from an idea to starting a business.
Michael Katchen
Startup Marketing
April Dunford will share how B2B startups can bring their offerings to market
April Dunford
Capstone Keynote – Opportunity Ahead
Capstone Keynote – Opportunity Ahead with MIchael Hyatt, “Dragon” on CBC’s Dragons’ Den – Next Gen Den, and a weekly Business Commentator on CBC News Network.
Michael Hyatt
Pitch Bootcamp Judging
Five Finalists from the Founder Institute Pitch Bootcamp give their Final Round “Startup Pitches” to discerning judges, Michael Hyatt, Dragons’ Den; Trish Nixon, MaRS Discovery District; Rakesh Kumar, TCX Inc.
Rakesh Kumar
Trish Nixon
Michael Hyatt
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
N3XT Reception with Startup Showcase
Will you be Founder of the Robot Workforce?
Special thanks to the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society for your leadership in the field and support for IEEE Entrepreneurship Activity within your organization. Robotics is one of the hottest... Read More
Alvin Chen
Ryan Gariepy
Pramod Abichandani
10:40 am - 11:00 am
Coffee Break and Startup Showcase
From Idea to Reality
So you have a great idea, but don’t know where to begin. One of the most important parts in getting started is validating your idea. This is will remain true... Read More
James Slifierz
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Networking Lunch
2015-11-14
1:00 pm-1:30 pm
Auditorium, Lower Concourse
3D Food Printing
It sounds like a crazy idea, but Natural Machines has made the printing of food a reality. Come hear about successes and setbacks from this international start-up.
Emilio Sepulveda
Lynette Kucsma
Successfully Selling Your Business
Special thanks to the IEEE Industry Application Society for your leadership in the field and support for IEEE Entrepreneurship Activity within your organization. I was an employee creating value for shareholders... Read More
Blake Lloyd
Capstone Keynote – Opportunity Ahead
Capstone Keynote – Opportunity Ahead with MIchael Hyatt, “Dragon” on CBC’s Dragons’ Den – Next Gen Den, and a weekly Business Commentator on CBC News Network.
Michael Hyatt
Pitch Bootcamp Judging
Five Finalists from the Founder Institute Pitch Bootcamp give their Final Round “Startup Pitches” to discerning judges, Michael Hyatt, Dragons’ Den; Trish Nixon, MaRS Discovery District; Rakesh Kumar, TCX Inc.
Rakesh Kumar
Trish Nixon
Michael Hyatt
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
N3XT Reception with Startup Showcase
Location
MaRS Discovery Centre - 101 College Street, Toronto, Ontario.
MaRS Discovery District (@MaRSDD) in Toronto is the one of the world’s largest urban innovation hubs supporting a new generation of innovators who aim to make the world a better place by creating solutions that address key societal challenges. It is a community that encourages entrepreneurial thinking through education programs and events, and helps startups launch, grow and scale. In the last three years, MaRS ventures have raised $1.3 billion in capital and earned $640 million in revenue.
MaRS works with an extensive network of partners to help entrepreneurs launch and grow the innovative companies that are building our future. Our vision is bold; our mission is more important than ever before.
