Fireside Chat with: Mike Gradinetti

​Selling AI to Big Logos from Canada

​When
Friday, September 26 at 1 PM ET

​Format
Virtual live session with audience Q and A

​Why this session
Canadian founders want enterprise wins. Buyers want trust. Mike shows how to bridge the gap with proof, governance, and a clear story that earns a yes.

​What we will cover
• Proof points that move a cautious enterprise from pilot to renewal
• Security and privacy readiness that clears reviews without burning runway
• Buyer language that turns a demo into a deal thesis
• How to turn a Canadian lighthouse into a US or Gulf reference
• Simple operating habits that lift valuation within a year

​Who should join
Startup teams building or selling AI
Accelerator leads and mentors
VCs and angels backing enterprise AI

​Run of show
• 5 minutes welcome and context
• 30 minutes fireside chat
• 15 minutes audience Q and A
• 5 minutes next steps and resources

​About Mike
Serial tech entrepreneur with seven exits and two NASDAQ IPOs. Award winning professor and innovation advisor. Known for practical playbooks that turn AI into revenue that survives procurement.

​Hosts
Saeed Zeinali and NextStars