Built to Last or Easy to Replicate? How Investors View Moat
Built to Last or Easy to Replicate?
Learn what investors look for in a defensible startup.
About this Event
You think you’ve built an incredible product that everybody wants. But…
As AI continues to lower the barriers to building software, investors are rethinking what creates a lasting competitive advantage. Join us for a candid discussion with Marc-Antoine Ruel (Angel Investor), Samuel Jobin-Morissette (Boreal Ventures), and Rainee Mistry (BDC Seed Venture Fund) as they share how perspectives have evolved, what indicators of competitive advantage they look for today, and how founders can build companies that are made to last.
Whether you're in the early stages of building your company, rethinking your competitive advantage in the age of AI, or simply looking to strengthen your long-term strategy, this session will provide practical insights into how investors evaluate defensibility and what separates enduring businesses from the rest.
This session is ideal for:
Early-stage founders that are building/refining their product
Founders that are planning to fundraise in the near-term and need to develop their investor “story”
Founders in the midst of a raise that are struggling to understand what investors want, and how to respond to objections
Event Details
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
🕒 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm ET
📍 Location: Bayview Yards