Learn about some of the pre-seed companies that will go onto seed-accelerators, raise funding, and build the next great startups. There will also be an opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and celebrate the new Graduates.
Key Note Speaker:
Michael Katchen is Co-Founder and CEO of Wealthsimple, a leading Canadian financial services innovator.
Michael cares deeply about entrepreneurship, advancing innovation in Canada, and enabling everyone, regardless of age or net worth, access to the tools and services they need to achieve financial freedom. He is an active member of the Canadian Business Council and is on the Board of the SickKids Hospital Foundation, Koho and the Wealthsimple Foundation, an initiative that helps children from low-income families save for post-secondary education.
Michael has been called an Industry Mover by the Financial Post, a Change Agent by Canadian Business Magazine, and one of Toronto’s 50 most influential people by Toronto Life. Mr. Katchen has received the Entrepreneur of the Year award from Ernst & Young, Canadian Startup Awards, and Techvibes, as well as been named one of Canada's "Top 40 Under 40".
Who Should Attend?
- Alumni, mentors, and friends of the Founder Institute
- Anyone interested in launching a technology company in Waterloo - Toronto Corridor
- Anyone interested in learning about the innovative pre-seed companies coming out of the Waterloo - Toronto Corridor program