Built at Mac. Taken to SF. | Amano x MVCC
BBuilt at Mac. Taken to SF. 🚀
What does it take to turn a university idea into a startup with global ambitions?
Join McMaster Venture Capital Club (MVCC) for an afternoon with Arish Shahab, Co-Founder & CEO of Amano, a McMaster-born startup focused on making innovative technology more accessible and affordable.
From building at McMaster to taking Amano to San Francisco through Founders Inc., Arish will share the story behind the company, the challenges of building a hardware startup, and the lessons learned along the way.
We'll dive into:
The story behind Amano and its mission to make innovative technology more accessible
Going from a university idea to building in San Francisco
Lessons from Founders Inc. and the startup ecosystem
A live Q&A with Arish
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:30–5:00 PM | The Clinic, Health Sciences Library | McMaster University
Whether you're building a startup, exploring venture capital, or simply curious about what it takes to turn an idea into a company, we'd love to see you there!
Free to attend. Limited seats available.
Hosted by McMaster Venture Capital Club (MVCC).