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🍁 🇨🇦 The pro-Canada movement is stronger than ever —driven by patriotic spirit, and a rapidly evolving global landscape. How can Canadian businesses turn today’s critical challenges into new opportunities and build a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem? 🍁 Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring how Canadian businesses can navigate the emergent landscape. From tariffs and local supply chains to innovation strategy and IP retention, discover what it takes to build a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem in today's changing world. 🦫 Featured Speakers 🟦 Arlene Dickinson, Founder & Managing General Partner, District Ventures Capital 🟦 Benjamin Bergen, President, Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil canadien des innovateurs (CCI) 🟦 Raymond Luk, Founder in Residence, Deloitte 🟦 Amber Kanwar, Business Journalist & Host of In The Money Podcast Secure your spot now: https://hubs.li/Q03cQX6c0 #CIXSummit #ProudlyCanadian #CanadianTech

Don't miss this game-changing session at #CIXSummit, "The Next Big Wave: How Semiconductor Innovation is Shaping Every Industry 🚀"! Discover how Markham-based companies are revolutionizing the semiconductor landscape and positioning Canada as a key player in the global tech race. Presented in Partnership with VentureLAB and the City of Markham In today's volatile market, understanding chip innovation isn't just valuable—it's essential for Canadian founders and investors looking to stay competitive. ✅ Gain exclusive insights on scaling deep tech ventures ✅ Learn strategies to navigate complex global supply chains ✅ Discover untapped opportunities in the booming semiconductor space ✅ Connect with industry leaders reshaping the future Featured Speakers: 🟦 Brandon Zhao, Partner, Two Small Fish Ventures 🟦 Mark Wood, CEO, Microart Services Inc. 🟦 Niraj Mathur, Co-Founder, Blumind Inc. 🟦 Hugh Chow CEO, ventureLAB 📆 March 26 ⏰ 2:50 PM Register now: https://hubs.li/Q03cFlps0 #CIXSummit #SemiconductorInnovation #CanadianTech #DeepTech

🗣️ Meeting delegates is an important part of the #CIXSummit experience. Don’t miss out on this event to connect with investors, startups, and industry leaders in downtown Toronto. What’s your favourite part about CIX? Get ready to network with 500+ impressive delegates joining us from leading Investment firms and Canada’s innovation sector! 📊 Plug and Play Canada, Stormbreaker Ventures, Success Venture Partners, SixThirty Ventures, Forum Ventures, Graphite Ventures, BDC Capital (Canada). DMZ Ventures, Flying Fish Ventures, Good News Ventures, Fusion Fund, Radical Ventures, Panache Ventures, NACO Canada, OMERS Ventures, Banque Nationale du Canada, GroundBreak Ventures and more 🏆 Highline Beta, C100, Antler, NEXT Canada, Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux, Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, Ontario Centre of Innovation and more 🤩 Xatoms, StackAdapt, Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology and more See who else will be at CIX: https://hubs.li/Q03cCyyl0

We hope to see you soon at CIX • Canadian Innovation Exchange Summit 2025 - next week: March 26th! 🔍 Are you curious about how #CIXSummit fits into Elevate’s vision and mission? 🍁 In 2024 we acquired CIX to further our mission of building Canada’s tech and innovation ecosystem and provide more opportunities for Canadian investor-founder collaboration. 🗣️ In this video, our Co-Founder & CEO Lisa Zarzeczny discusses several of the reasons why CIX Summit was the perfect conference for Elevate to acquire. We hope to see you soon at CIX Summit 2025 - next week: March 26th! 👉 https://hubs.li/Q03cBBPl0 #cdnbiz #proudlycanadian

🚀 The journey from startup to centaur status isn't just rare—it's a masterclass in sustainable growth that every founder dreams of replicating. At #CIXSummit, we're pulling back the curtain on how Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology transformed legal tech while raising USD $900 million in Series F, led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), based on a USD $3 billion valuation. Join us as we proudly announce Clio as our 2025 Innovator of the Year, followed by a fireside chat with Jack Newton, CEO and Founder, Clio. 🔹 Jack Newton will share his journey of creating one of Canada's fastest-growing startups, exploring a strategic blueprint for how to navigate the unique challenges of vertical SaaS - Revolutionizing legal tech with cutting-edge, cloud-based solutions that streamline practice management, enhance client experiences, and drive innovation across the industry. Featured Speakers: 🟦 Jack Newton, CEO and Founder, Clio 🟦 Tony Florence, Co-CEO, New Enterprise Associates (NEA) (Clio's lead investor) 🟦 Claudio Rojas, CEO, NACO Canada Presented in Partnership with the National Angel Capital Organization Tickets are selling out fast! ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q03cpLGM0 #LegalTech #SaaS #VentureCapital

🚀À la recherche d’entreprises en démarrage pour le Défi des Innovateurs(trices) du programme eCommerce North ! Elevate et Moneris recherchent des entreprises de commerce électronique D2C qui souhaitent se développer et s'adapter de manière durable. Éligibilité : 🔺 Entreprises en démarrage en phase de lancement avec une attractivité confirmée 🔺 L'entreprise doit avoir son siège social au Canada Avantages du programme : 🔺 Se présenter pour recevoir l’une des trois subventions de 1500 $ CA 🔺 Améliorer les campagnes de médias sociaux 🔺 Construire et optimiser votre liste de diffusion 🔺 Optimiser votre site Web pour augmenter les ventes Détails : 🔺 Poser votre candidature avant le 1er mai 🔺 Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici : https://hubs.ly/Q03cjPXG0 #startups #scalingbusiness #cdnbiz #creationentreprise #entreprenariat #PME

🇨🇦 The most successful founders in 2025 aren't avoiding regulation—they're strategically leveraging it to create moats around their businesses. 🏆 Don’t miss #CIXSummit to hear a fascinating upcoming panel “Mastering the Maze: Using Regulation to Outpace the Competition” in partnership with the Ontario Securities Commission, on March 26th. Discover how Canada's regulatory framework can become a strategic advantage. Our expert panel will reveal how smart regulation creates foundations for entire innovation ecosystems, enabling regulatory sandboxes for safely testing breakthrough business models, principles-based frameworks focused on outcomes, not rigid processes, and more! Speakers: 🟦 Rebecca Kacaba, CEO, DealMaker 🟦 Rasha Katabi, Founder & CEO, Brim Financial (CIX Startup Award Winner) 🟦 Benjamin Matthews, VP, Economic Growth & Innovation, Ontario Securities Commission ➡️ Secure your spot: https://hubs.li/Q03cc1fs0 #CanadianInnovation #FounderStrategy

🤔 ⁉️ Did you know that female founders receive only 2.3% of VC funding, despite women-led startups accounting for nearly 20% of private-sector businesses in Canada? Let’s change that! 💡 We’re offering a 2-for-1 ticket deal to the CIX • Canadian Innovation Exchange Summit powered by Elevate to boost female representation in tech & funding. 🎟 For women in tech, female founders, or a gender-diverse professionals: Use code: WOMENPLUS2FOR1 by March 25. 🤝🏻 Together, we can make an impact! 🚀 Women in tech: bring another woman+ to #CIXSummit – purchase your #2for1Sale tickets today and help us create a more diverse tech ecosystem where everyone has access to capital and connections. https://hubs.li/Q03c8z5p0 #WomenInTech #FemaleFounders

🌟 We’re thrilled to introduce the Co-Chairs of the CIX Summit—industry leaders shaping the future of Canadian innovation! 🚀 Laura Lenz, Partner at OMERS Ventures Prashant Matta, Managing Partner at Panache Ventures These experts bring deep insights, experience, and passion for scaling high-growth startups. Learn more about them and the incredible #CIXSummit Advisory Board driving Canada’s top tech investment summit: https://hubs.li/Q03bVP7b0 #TorontoTech #StartupGrowth

🚀 We're Hiring! Elevate is seeking an experienced, data-driven Growth Marketer to join our marketing team and drive measurable results across our various programs and events. https://lnkd.in/g4qawrvV This role will be responsible for building and optimizing full-funnel marketing campaigns that increase ticket sales for our annual events, Innovation program participation, and overall engagement with Elevate's offerings. ✨ Tell a friend to tell a friend! #Hiring #MarketingJobs #TorontoTech