Fall Kickoff: Stormy Stories - The Scaling Conversation: What Got You Here Won't Get You There

​As companies grow, the leadership approaches, decision-making processes, and operating models that drove early success can quickly become barriers to future growth. The challenge for founders is knowing what to keep, what to change, and how to evolve without losing the culture and vision that made the business successful in the first place.

​Join us for an engaging fireside chat featuring Amin Yazdani, Co-Founder and CEO of Craver Solutions, and Rian Gauvreau, Co-Founder of Clio, moderated by Mark Longo, Partner and Co-Chair, Emerging and High Growth Companies Group of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Together, they will share candid lessons from building and scaling technology companies, including the leadership shifts, organizational changes, and strategic decisions required to move from startup traction to sustainable growth.

​This conversation will explore the realities of scaling a business, navigating growing pains, building high-performing teams, and adapting as a leader through each stage of growth. Attendees will gain practical insights, real-world experiences, and actionable advice that can help them prepare for the next phase of their company's journey.

​Whether you're leading a startup, preparing for rapid growth, or navigating the complexities of scaling an established business, this discussion will provide valuable perspectives from founders who have successfully made the transition from early growth to long-term scale.

​Following the fireside chat, attendees are invited to continue the conversation with fellow Acetech members and guests over complimentary food and beverages.

​Speakers

​Amin Yazdani, Co-Founder and CEO, Craver Solutions

​Amin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Craver Solutions, a leading mobile ordering and customer engagement platform serving restaurants across North America. Since founding the company, Amin has helped scale Craver from startup to an industry-recognized technology provider, working with restaurant brands to enhance customer loyalty, digital ordering, and revenue growth. He is passionate about entrepreneurship, scaling businesses, and building high-performance teams that can successfully navigate rapid growth.

​Rian Gauvreau, Co-Founder, Clio

​Rian is a Co-Founder of Clio, one of Canada's most successful technology companies and a global leader in cloud-based legal technology. As an early architect of Clio's growth, Rian helped guide the company through the challenges of scaling from startup to category leader while maintaining a strong culture and long-term vision. His experience building and growing high-performing organizations provides unique insights for founders navigating their own scaling journey.

​Moderator

​Mark Longo, Partner and Co-Chair, Emerging and High Growth Companies Group, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

​Mark is Co-Chair of Osler’s Emerging and High Growth Companies Group and former Managing Partner of Osler’s Vancouver office. Mark has over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, M&A and technology law, and has held general counsel, corporate secretary and senior executive positions for a number of private and publicly traded technology companies, including Intrinsyc Software International Inc., Star Data Systems Inc., and Datawire Communication Networks Inc. Mark is recognized by numerous industry publications including Chambers Canada (Startups & Emerging Companies) as one of the only Band 1 lawyers, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (Corporate Mid-Market; Mergers & Acquisitions; Technology Transactions), and IFLR 1000 (Capital Markets).

​About Acetech

​Acetech is the premier community for tech founders and CEOs in BC. Our members receive exceptional support to growth their businesses faster and with more confidence because they have access to exceptional thought leadership, strategic partners, and peers who are leading and growing technology companies. If you are a tech CEO or founder who is building in BC, join the community that will ensure you and your company can thrive. https://www.acetechleadership.com