Sam Naylor
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Misfit Ventures
With ~12 years of experience across finance, sales, go-to-market & people leadership Sam is a versatile operations executive and venture capitalist. Sam’s current mission is investing dollars in untapped start-up founder potential, through launching Canada’s first LGBT+ focused VC fund, Misfit Ventures. Their vision includes building-out a robust ecosystem around intersectional founders with proven traction, to showcase their investability globally.
Schedule
30 mins
Meridian Hall - Upper Mezzanine
Ask Me Anything: Tegan and Sara
Get ready for an exclusive, unfiltered conversation with iconic musicians, writers, and LGBTQ+ advocates, Tegan and Sara! From their musical journey and creative process to their activism and experience as authors, Tegan and Sara are here to answer your burning questions. Whether you’re a longtime fan or curious about their impact on media and storytelling, this is your chance to engage directly with the duo. Plus, we’re giving away signed copies of their brand new book “Crush” to the first 75 lucky attendees.
20 mins
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Bluma Appel Theatre
Acquisition Power Plays: CEO Strategies for Rapid Growth
Since 2020, Versaterm and PointClickCare have executed over fourteen strategic acquisitions, significantly diversifying their offerings and boosting revenue growth. In this session, Mike and Warren will share their extensive experience, offering insights into identifying the right acquisition targets, navigating the complexities of integration, and understanding the lasting effects on company culture and long-term success.
5 mins
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Bluma Appel Theatre
Scale Up Stage Kick Off
Step into a space where entrepreneurial growth takes centre stage and engage with experts on how you can go from start up to scale up!
The Scale Up Stage is presented by our partners at Moneris.