Event Description
Many founders are ready to scale, but face uncertainty around capital, AI integration, and go-to-market execution. This exclusive in-person forum is designed to bring clarity, connections, and practical insight to help you move faster.
Join Optimus Information and Microsoft for an afternoon of expert conversations, curated breakouts, and networking with Canada’s most promising startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders.
Location
Microsoft Canadian Headquarters
81 Bay St., Toronto, Ontario
Date and Time
September 23, 2025 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Why Attend
What to Expect
1:00 PM Arrival & Registration
1:30 PM Connecting the Tech Ecosystem:
Microsoft’s Startup Strategy to help startups build, launch, and grow.
2:00 PM From Seed to Scale:
Vena’s rise from zero to one billion; the keys to SaaS success.
2:30 PM Accessing the Enterprise:
How to gain access to enterprise customers through Hyperscaler partnerships, marketplace, and partner networks.
3:00 PM Building Differentiated AI Solutions:
How to build, monetize, and grow differentiated AI applications.
4:00 PM Closing Remarks
4:15 PM Open Networking:
Meet the speakers and fellow Startup leaders, with food & refreshments.
Speakers
Mike Mathison
Head of Partnerships
Accessing the enterprise through Hyperscaler Partnerships
Rishi Grover
Co-Founder
Vena’s rise from zero to one-billion; the secrets to SaaS success
Kuldip Obhan
Americas Startup Leader
Microsoft’s Startup strategy; helping startups build, launch, and grow
Nanditha Ram
Head of DN Business Strategy
How to build, monetize, and grow differentiated AI applications