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Pan Americas Cross Border Co-Investment Summit
January 31 @ 8:00 am - February 2 @ 5:00 pm
ONE WEEK TO GO! BY POPULAR DEMAND WE ADDED VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE AND MATCHMAKING OPTIONS! (Still free and invite only – must register).
The Consulate General of Canada in Miami and the Trade Commissioner Service, in cooperation with our local Florida partner The Florida Venture Forum cordially invite Canadian and US entrepreneurs & investors to gather with us for a special session on cross-border co-investing in the Americas and how it can change the face of investment – and the scaling of your business – for some of the most dynamic innovation regions in the world. Three sided professional matchmaking services provided for FREE.
● Find a partner for your investment or fund.
● Locate that perfect in-market partner or complementary business to expand with.
● Get the funding to scale your business.
● Build your portfolio full of international winners.
Beyond learning and networking, we’re committed to fostering real opportunities in investment, co-investment, and international partnerships. Our matchmaking system will insure your time isn’t wasted with pitches and partners that don’t match your profile!
Join us for a dynamic experience—where knowledge meets action, and opportunities turn into reality. Shape the future of Canada-Florida entrepreneurship with us.
Where: SE Financial Center, 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., 5th Floor Board Rooms, Miami, FL 33131
When: February 2, 2024 – This is a Special Education and Networking Session (Invite Only, Must Register). While LIVE will have more activities, there is a virtual portal and matchmaking/viewing available.
Who should attend: Canadian Investors and Entrepreneurs looking for investment partners in Florida, Florida entrepreneurs and investors interested in partnering with Canadian opportunities and investors, women in technology and investment wanting a better network and solutions team.
Agenda:
● Cross Border Co-Investment & Our Future – Panel & Fireside Sessions
10:00 am to 1:00 pm EST
(Matchmaking and setup break)
● Can/Am Women in Tech & VC “Innovate & Inspire Lunch” – presented with Women in Tech and the Global Tech Alliance.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST
Speakers:
Ina Foalea, Investment Director, Scale.AI and Boston Consulting Group
Yasmine Morrison, Director Venture Capital at Florida Funders
Dami Osunsanya Dada, Director, SoftBank Opportunity Fund
Daria Shunina – Event Director @Women in Tech® USA, Venture Capital Contributor to at Forbes
Dr. Susan Amat – University of Miami Dir. of Entrepreneurship, VP for Education and Executive Director, GEN Accelerates and Founder of Venture Hive
Justus Parmar, Managing Director, Fortuna Investments
Justin Gammage, Director of Partnerships, UM, Co-Founder of Illuminex AI
Francesca de Quesada Covey – Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer Miami Dade County
Luba Lesiva, Partner @ Palumni VC
Leigh-Ann Buchannan – President & CEO of Miami Dade Innovation Authority and Founder of the Nyah Project.
Peter Quinter, Gunster, US Customs and Trade Law
Anna Papalexopoulou Endeavor Miami, Inbound Entrepreneur Experience
Tyler Johnson, Stoney Lonesome Fund & Lowai Consulting
Nikki Demko, VP New Technology, Miami Mayor’s Office/Venture Miami
Jennifer Styles – Founder, Styles Ventures
Tansy Jefferies, National Transfer Pricing Lead, RSM
Jahn Karsybaev, GP Big Sky Capital
Carlos A Somoza, International Tax Principle, Kaufman Rossin
Mike Kaczka, Managing Director & Miami Market Leader, Embark
Michael True, Co-Founder, Prescient AI
CVCA.ca Executive Board Members
Canadian Investment Funds and VCs
Canadian Entrepreneurs and US entrepreneurs looking for collaborative funding options.
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