An innovation-themed conference bringing together Ontario’s investors and entrepreneurs. The conference will consist of expert-led seminars, fireside chats, leadership, and multi-faced networking opportunities around angel investing. The day will include a speed pitch session and conclude with a keynote presentation by Dragon’s Den – Manjit Minhas, sponsored by KPMG.
ABOUT VENTURE NORTH
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
10:00 AM: Investors Track - Ramsey Room
Angel Investing 101
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Gilberto Gandra, Founder/Investor
10:15 AM
Gikinoo'amaadiwin (Gaining Knowledge) on Indigenous Engagement & Investment
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Randi Ray, Miikana
10:45 AM
Due Diligence 101
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Larry Fuld, NOA
Calvin Henderson, NACO
Peter Dal Bianco, BMCG
11:15 AM
12:00 PM: Lunch & Speed Pitches – Vale Cavern
Speed Pitches
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Cliff Richardson & ![]()
JF Demore, NOA
Judges: Claudio Rojas, NACO / Mary Long Irwin, NOA
Companies Pitching:
Awesome Numbers Inc., Worthington
Loop Parking Technologies Inc., Sault Ste. Marie
Feather Company Ltd, Sudbury
Next Up Care, Huntsville
12:00 PM
Fireside Chat 2 - NACO / NOA International Update
Speakers:
Claudio Rojas, NACO
Mary Long Irwin, NOA
1:15 PM
Fireside Chat 3 – Mentorship Success
Speakers:
Sheri Tomchick, PlanA/Staffstat
Peter Dal Bianco, BMCG
2:00 PM
2:30 PM: Investors Track - Ramsey Room
VC Investing Tax/ Claiming Active Business Losses / Capital Gains
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Richard Spadafora, KPMG Canada
Ryan Minor, KPMG Canada
2:30 PM
IP Due Diligence
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Tony Orsi, Bereskin & Parr LLP
3:00 PM
3:30 PM: Snacks & Refreshments (Cash Bar)
Networking
3:30 PM
KPMG Introduces Keynote Presenter
3:35 PM – Richard Spadafora, KPMG Canada
Manjit Minhas - Mother / Beer Baroness / Entrepreneur / Dragon
3:45 PM
Networking
4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Speaker: Ian Lane, NOA Executive Director
Venture North Credit Roll
Kimberley Wahamaa-Deschenes – Event Producer
Steven Nadeau – Solution Architect – North Computing
Taran Bassan – Marketing & Communications
Mathieu Seguin – Cinematographer – Motion Arc Studios
Mirta Dopsa – Video Testimonial Host
Gail Wahamaa – Registration
OUR SPEAKERS
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