2020 Startups organizes a tech summit and VC Lunch at the Canadian Consulate in NY
NYC GLOBAL TECH SUMMIT: Conversations at The Consulate
The event took place on March 20th 2023, for conversations at the Consulate General of Canada featuring a VC Lunch, Executive Panel and Fireside Chat.
The event theme focused on the Future of Tech in a Global Economy.
Presented by 2020 Startups, 90DayVentures.com and The Ontario Canada Trade Office of New York.
Today's event featured VCs from ff Venture Capital and Thomson Reuters Ventures, as well as Executives from American Express, Bloomberg , PepsiCo, WeGro Data, NYC Mayor's Office and the Canadian Consul General of New York!
The 2023 NYC Global Tech Summit aims to explore how decision makers and organizations adapt to emerging technologies during uncertain times. Join us as we explore cross-border economic opportunities with Ontario, Canada, and examine how leaders make decisions in an ever-changing digital age.
Join us at this one-day invite only private event designed for angel investors, venture capitalists, technology executives, government leaders and venture-backed startup founders.
Conversations on Revenue, Capital & Talent:
Strategic economic opportunities with Ontario, Canada
Global Innovation Challenges & Opportunities for Tech Organizations
Market changes in Venture Capital and how to adapt
Decision Making and Leadership challenges in today's tech
SUMMIT PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Welcome Reception | 11:30AM
Event check-in, refreshments and brief networking at the Consulate General’s reception area.
Attendees will gain an executive perspective on topics such as:
Technology leadership and decision-making for growth
Global strategy for Technology Startups
Investment and expansion opportunities in Ontario, Canada
Organizational & legal challenges with new technology
VC Lunch & Learn | 12:00PM
Moderated By: Mark Gold, CEO of 90 Day Ventures
VC Lunch Speakers:
Joseph Dormani, Founding Principal Investor at Thomson Reuters Ventures
Oliver Mitchell, Partner at ff Venture Capital
Rick Gilchrist, CEO at WeGro Data
David Cunic, CEO at UCS Advisors
Kicking off the conversation on:
Exploring challenges and opportunities in VC (Thomson Reuters Ventures)
Venture-backed startups are looking at Ontario for customers and talent (WeGro Data)
How investments go father in Ontario, Canada (ff Venture Capital)
How to raise capital during economic downturns (UCS Advisors)
Fireside chat with The Consul General of Canada | 2:00PM
Moderated By Former White House Official, Rhonda Binda
Gain a deeper perspective on up and coming opportunities and challenges during a fireside chat with the Consul General. Explore the close commercial relationship between The United States and Canada.
Interview with Lawrence Chan, CFO of LiveLike | 2:30PM
Moderated By Charley Ford, Senior Commercial Officer, Government of Ontario in New York
Executive Panel: The Future of Tech in a Global Economy | 3:00PM
Moderated By Chaim Haas, Head of Innovation Communication, Bloomberg
Featured Speakers:
Director Data Science, American Express
Associate General Counsel, Coinbase
Former Chief Editor at Digital.NYC
Former Head of Global Strategy and Business Transformation,
Avis Budget Group
Closing Reception | 4:00PM
Final networking and refreshments served as we say thank you and see you soon.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO, CANADA
The Canadian Province of Ontario is the #1 Trading Partner for 19 U.S. States, and #2 for 9 others. Due to this strong economic relationship, the Government of Ontario has strategic trade & investment offices throughout the U.S., including one at the Canadian Consulate in New York. The role of the New York office is to educate and assist North Eastern U.S. companies on market opportunities in Ontario. Opportunities, particularly in the technology space, are plentiful as Ontario is home to the 2nd largest and fastest growing tech hub in North America. With ecosystems supporting innovation in cities like Toronto, Ottawa and Waterloo, the Province is on the cutting edge of technology. This technology is researched, developed and commercialized by highly skilled workers with 71% of Ontario adults possessing a post-secondary education (a rate higher than any OECD country). Many of these Ontario adults earned their degrees from University of Toronto – which is in the Top 20 best universities in the world, and University of Waterloo – whose graduates are 2nd most frequently hired by Silicon Valley companies.
ABOUT 2020 STARTUPS
| Global Executive Accelerator
Since 2016, 2020 startups has offered executive education programing focusing on hyper-commercialization for emerging startups. With 350+ alumni from 25 countries and 150+ startups commercialized in the U.S, the accelerator has generated an estimated $450M portfolio of early-stage startups, for the City of New York. Today, 2020 Startups is continuing to spreading it's mission globally by offering an online Global Executive Accelerator; featuring a 3-month Executive masterclass on Technology Leadership, for executives, by executives.
ABOUT 90 DAY VENTURES
| Innovation Agency
We build future-driven Startup Accelerators, Venture Studios and corporate innovation programs in 90 days. Since 2015, 90 Day Ventures has developed and organized innovation programs with both corporations and government agencies including leading organizations such as Merrill Lynch, Cushman & Wakefield, IBM, Fiver, Microsoft, Wix, the City of New York, the Borough of Queens, the U.S State Department, and the Government of Canada. See our projects here.
