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 may have built an incredible product, but have you built a business that investors believe can withstand the test of time?

​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 the definition of a moat has evolved, what differentiation matters most 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

• ​AI-enabled and technology-driven companies

• ​Businesses looking to strengthen their competitive advantage

• ​Entrepreneurs interested in how investors evaluate defensibility

​Event Details

​📅 Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
🕒 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm ET
📍 Location: Bayview Yards