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CIX Meetup - Waterloo

Canadian Innovation Exchange, Ernst & Young and Microsoft BizSpark

Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Kitchener, Ontario

CIX Meetup - Waterloo

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In partnership with the Canadian Innovation Exchange, Ernst & Young and Microsoft Bizspark present an exclusive panel discussion and networking opportunity in Waterloo on October 4, 2012 to celebrate CIX 2012. 

The Canadian Innovation Exchange is Canada's most important annual showcase and networking opportunity for emerging technology companies.

CIX 2012 brings together the entrepreneurs, investors, funding agencies and services that drive Canada's innovation economy.

Join us on October 4 for a complimentary night of cocktails and networking. Here are the details:

5:00 pm - Doors Open

5:30 pm - Microsoft BizSpark pre-event presentation: Your Success, Our Goal with Rob Kent, Platform Strategy Advisor, Microsoft Canada

6:00  pm - Panel Discussion

6:45 - 8:00 pm - Network with featured guests and fellow industry leaders.

Your Success, Our Goal: Join Rob Kent and learn how Microsoft's platform strategy from three screens to the cloud translates into opportunities for you as an entrepreneur. The session will also cover how the Microsoft BizSpark program is helping software startups succeed with all the right resources, exposure and support from Microsoft. Finally, you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered by Rob Kent in a closing Q&A session.


We are pleased to present an exclusive panel disucssing Current Market Insights:  Investment Evaluation and Entrepreneurship

Featuring:

Cynthia McIntyre, Partner, Business Tax Services, Southwestern Ontario, Ernst & Young
Bram Sugarman, Investor, OMERS Ventures
Michael Litt, CEO, Vidyard
Marc Castel, Executive in Residence, Venture Services Group

Rob Kent, Platform Strategy Advisor, Microsoft Canada

For emerging companies, understanding the tricks of the trade is critical for success when it comes to financing.  For investors, entrepreneurs and investors, a company should be built to last and scale but keeping an eye on exit is equally as critical.  The key is understanding  how to achieve this balance with all stakeholders. Once you’re engaged with investors, a clear understanding of the fundamental issues surrounding the financing of innovative companies is a critical success factor, and CIX has assembled a cross-section of key players to provide their seasoned guidance.  From term sheet trends, to closing guidelines, from benchmark data to prevailing practices, this is a practical guide for investors, entrepreneurs and acquirers alike. 
 
Join Cynthia McIntyre, Bram Sugarman, Michael Litt, Marc Castle and Rob Kent as they chart the future of funding innovation as well as what it means for entrepreneurs, technology companies, investors, and the innovation ecosystem.
 
  • What is the prevalent mindset around valuation and how should companies position themselves for success?
  • How do future trends in funding innovation impact you and your business?
  • How detailed must you be regarding exit plans, including the identification of acquirers, valuation and returns parameters?
  • What are the prevalent term sheet trends and what impact do they have on the enterprise and on outcomes for various stakeholders?

See you in Waterloo!

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The Tannery
Charles Street West
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1H6
Canada

Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)


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