BDC Women in Technology Boot Camp

July 12, 2023

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The BDC Women in Technology Boot Camp is back!

A staple of Startupfest’s premium events, the BDC Women in Technology Boot Camp is back! Hosted by BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Fund and the Thrive Venture Fund, this half day event is looking to connect women founders and leaders of technology companies with the resources they need to grow their businesses.

*Space is limited to qualified applicants

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The BDC WIT Bootcamp is for:

  • High-tech companies (companies with potential to scale)
  • Founded or led by at least one woman

  • Looking to learn what it takes to build and grow a high-tech company

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What you can expect

This can’t-miss opportunity will connect pre-seed and seed-stage technology companies with peers, investors and organizations to help scale your business. Hear candid war stories from those who have been there and walk away with concrete tools, and a network to help take your company to the next level.

July 12

12:00 PM

WiT Bootcamp

Coffee and croissants

1:00 PM

WiT Bootcamp

Welcome to the BDC WIT Bootcamp

Chief Information Security Officer
BDC Capital

1:05 PM

WiT Bootcamp

Startup Story - Magnestar

Founder & CEO
Magnestar Inc.

1:25 PM

WiT Bootcamp

How to Build a Rocketship: Principles, Funding, Talent.

General Partner
Enjoy the Work

1:55 PM

WiT Bootcamp

The social impact audit

Executive Director
The Upside Foundation of Canada

2:15 PM

WiT Bootcamp

"Thrive"ing together

Managing Partner, Women in Technology Venture Fund and Thrive Venture Fund
BDC Capital

2:35 PM

WiT Bootcamp

Startup story: Puzzle Medical Devices Inc.

Managing Director
asterX
Co-Founder & CEO
Puzzle Medical Devices Inc.

2:55 PM

WiT Bootcamp

Stepping into the role of CEO and building a resilient company with top tier talent.

CEO
bus.com

3:15 PM

WiT Bootcamp

The investor hot seat - what are you looking for? What's happening behind closed doors?

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Accelia Capital
Partner
Brightspark Ventures
Principal
Pender Ventures
Partner, Thrive Venture Fund & Women in Technology Venture Fund
BDC Capital

3:55 PM

WiT Bootcamp

That's a wrap!

Chief Information Security Officer
BDC Capital

Speakers

Michelle Scarborough

Managing Partner, Women in Technology Venture Fund and Thrive Venture Fund, BDC Capital

Maxie Lafleur

CEO, bus.com

Jade Doucet-Martineau

Co-Founder & CEO, Puzzle Medical Devices Inc.

Pelra Azondekon

Managing Director, asterX

Kristen Hamilton

General Partner, Enjoy the Work

Annick Charbonneau

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Accelia Capital

Juanita Lee-Garcia

Executive Director, The Upside Foundation of Canada

Sara Anvari

Chief Information Security Officer, BDC Capital

Jacqueline Good

Founder & CEO, Magnestar Inc.

Sophie Forest

Partner, Brightspark Ventures

Kimberly Yeung

Partner, Thrive Venture Fund & Women in Technology Venture Fund, BDC Capital

Meryeme Lahmami

Principal, Pender Ventures

Apply now for the Women in Technology Boot Camp!

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