Lab2Market

Absolutely thrilled about this week’s Lab2Market Summit in Toronto with an incredible lineup. Look forward to my fireside chat with Avvey Peters, Lawrence Zhang and Rob Kenedi. Huge thanks to Wesley Kosiba and Toronto Metropolitan University for the opportunity! The timing couldn’t be better as we usher in an era of transformational innovation. If you’re interested in the shifting landscape, check out my recent blog post, “Goodbye Shallow Tech; The Golden Age of Deep Tech is Upon Us”. This is a very exciting time! https://lnkd.in/gze9BmH5 #L2MSummit #DeepTech

#L2MSummit is ONE WEEK AWAY! Get ready to curate your Summit experience with breakout room sessions, main stage panels, keynotes, a pitch competition, and more! 🚨Registration will be closing Sun, Oct 27 midnight - get your tickets before it’s too late! https://lnkd.in/g8X_WK6U 📍Metro Toronto Convention Centre - Toronto, ON 📆October 30-31, 2024

🌟For our final Main Stage panel reveal, here is The Power of Mindset: Building Resilient Leaders for Tomorrow! Join Brice Scheschuk, CPA, CA, Managing Partner of Globalive Capital and Co-founder of WIND Mobile, Cherry Rose Tan, MBA, MA, Entrepreneur in Residence at the Schulich School of Business - York University, Nabanita Nawar, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of HDAX Therapeutics, and Luke DeCoste, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at MindFrame Connect, for a thought-provoking panel on resilience among Canadian entrepreneurs. Presented by MindFrame Connect, this discussion will explore the challenges faced by Canadian founders and the strategies they’ve used to overcome adversity. With insights from successful entrepreneurs, mental health advocates, and business leaders, attendees will leave inspired and equipped with practical tools to build resilience in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship and innovation. 🔗Get tickets now at lab2market.ca/l2m-summit 📍Metro Toronto Convention Centre - Toronto, ON 📆October 30-31, 2024 #L2MSummit #Toronto #Lab2Market

📣 Meet #L2MSummit’s final Keynote Speaker, Dr. Margaret Magdesian Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear from the visionary CEO and founder of Ananda Devices as she takes the stage for our final keynote. Dr. Magdesian will share the exhilarating journey of commercializing deep-tech innovations in Canada, including how Ananda Devices' groundbreaking neuron-on-a-chip technology is transforming healthcare. Gain exclusive insights into the challenges and opportunities of bringing revolutionary research from the lab to the marketplace. 🔗Tickets are almost sold out! lab2market.ca/l2m-summit 📍Metro Toronto Convention Centre - Toronto, ON 📆October 30-31, 2024 #L2MSummit #Toronto #Lab2Market

Jeffrey Larsen, Assistant Vice-President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Dalhousie University, shared his expertise in The Globe and Mail! The article discusses the importance of resiliency and how programs like Lab2Market help equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential skills to thrive in the innovation economy. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gzFAbk_G

The Lab2Market Validate program is delivered in Alberta by the University of Alberta with Innovate Calgary, The University of Lethbridge and Edmonton Unlimited as delivery partners. Check out this spotlight on entrepreneurial lead Somayeh Raiesdana who is engaging in customer discovery for her innovation, a portable breast imaging device. Cc. Vivian Mushahwar, Darren Fast, Claire Kay, Bruce Alton Thank you to Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies, Alberta Innovates and Mitacs for the funding that makes the program possible. #STEM #entrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/gXnTGuSE

💥Presenting the esteemed lineup for the Main Stage panel on Building Canada’s Deep Tech Future at the #L2MSummit! Join some of Canada’s top emerging tech founders for an engaging panel discussion on the future of innovation. Meet these trailblazers from life sciences, AI, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability, featuring Helen Kontozopoulos (Founder of Resiin), Mike Cooke (Co-Founder of AmacaThera), Khanjan Desai (CEO of Alchemy), and Nuha Siddiqui (CEO & Co-Founder of erthos®). Dive into an inspiring discussion on the challenges of building and scaling deep tech companies in Canada, how cutting-edge technologies like AI and quantum are transforming their industries, and the crucial role of innovation support. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, investor, or tech enthusiast, this is your chance to gain invaluable insights from the leaders shaping tomorrow’s tech landscape—and discover how you can be part of it! 🔗 Secure your spot today! lab2market.ca/l2m-summit 📍Metro Toronto Convention Centre - Toronto, ON 📆October 30-31, 2024 #L2MSummit #Toronto #Lab2Market

🌟 Introducing the Manufacturing Excellence breakout room at #L2MSummit Join interactive breakout sessions focused on navigating the complexities of scaling advanced manufacturing companies and other ventures. Industry leaders and experts will dive into critical topics such as developing a robust IP roadmap to protect and commercialize innovations, best practices for securing venture capital and loan funding, and leveraging key network resources to drive growth. Learn how to overcome industry challenges while positioning your business for sustainable, long-term success in the competitive landscape. Perfect for entrepreneurs, researchers, and executives looking to take their ventures to the next level! 🔗Spots are filling up - register now! lab2market.ca/l2m-summit 📍Metro Toronto Convention Centre - Toronto, ON 📆October 30-31, 2024 #L2MSummit #Toronto #Lab2Market

📢 Introducing the Equity in Innovation breakout room at #L2MSummit Step into the dynamic Equity in Innovation breakout room, where cutting-edge discussions will tackle some of the most pressing challenges in today's innovation landscape. Explore how leaders are addressing systemic gaps in women’s health and clinical trials, discover the strategies behind building thriving deep tech companies in Quebec’s booming innovation ecosystem, and learn how to evaluate and supercharge your company’s inclusivity efforts. This is your chance to engage with experts and innovators driving the future of equitable innovation—don’t miss it! 🔗Reserve your spot at Lab2Market Summit! lab2market.ca/l2m-summit 📍Metro Toronto Convention Centre - Toronto, ON 📆October 30-31, 2024 #L2MSummit #Toronto #Lab2Market

Our friends at QueerTech are bringing their most anticipated event of the year to #Toronto! 🌈 The QT Qonference (#QTQ2024) is a hybrid, 2-day event designed to help you advance your career, identify business opportunities, strengthen 2SLGBTQIA+ perspectives in leadership, and unapologetically celebrate the queer tech community! Who should attend: 💡 Early-career professionals 🤝 Leaders in technology 🚀 Tech & tech-enabled entrepreneurs 🤖 Students & those looking to access tech 💥 Tech companies, investors & funders 💜 Community organizations & other key ecosystem players Get your ticket today at https://lnkd.in/eDXWK9Vb #QTQ #tech #queertech #queeringtech #TorontoEvents