If you are curious about what it is like to run a successful startup, then hear candid talks by successful entrepreneurs, sharing best practices, strategies and mistakes to avoid. Join local and national speakers share top strategies for moving a business idea to business incorporation to acceleration in Canada's marketplace. Speakers will share tips & answer questions about how your 2017 business launch through the FI program will help you move one step closer to accessing Federal and Provincial Start-up programs (i.e.: Accelerator, SR&ED funding, IRAP, etc) . Join us Wednesday January 18th at The Profile (200-375 Water Street) to learn more about how the Founder Institute program can help you reach your business goals.
Who Should Attend?
- Anyone who has an idea for a startup or an early-stage company
- Anyone that is interested in joining a new startup or looking for a co-founder
- Anyone curious about what it is like to build a successful startup
Special Guests
- Liberal MP Dan Ruimy, Chair of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU)
- Lisa Payne, CFO Minesense; BC AGLG - Auditor General for Local Government
What are some of the Topics?
- What is it like to be a succesful founder in the Canadian marketplace
- How a program like Founder Institute can help you launch your start-up
- Types of Provincial and Federal funding available for Graduate companies
- How to reach your 2017 Business goals
- and more...
What is the Agenda?
- Welcome and Socializing
- Introduction to the Founder Institute
- Top tips on starting your Tech Company in 2017
- Federal Technology Initiatives
- Provincial start-up Ecosystem
- Question and Answer
- Registration
- Discussion and Drinks at a Local Bar or Restaurant
This event is free to attend. Join us for a fun evening! For more free startup events, visit http://FI.co/events.
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