

Cleantech Community Meetup
Join us for our next Cleantech Community Event, bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of cleantech innovation.
This session will feature a timely look at the state of climate tech investment in Canada, led by Justin Reist, followed by an interactive fireside chat with an Climate Tech Investor, Brian Chan (Associate Principal, Climate Tech Fund, BDC)
Whether you're actively raising, exploring funding pathways, or looking to better understand the market, this conversation will offer valuable insights and practical takeaways.
What to expect:
A short presentation on the current climate tech investment landscape in Canada
Insights into key trends, challenges, and opportunities for founders
A fireside chat led by an active investor in the space
Open discussion and networking with the local cleantech community
Featured Speaker:
Justin Reist is the founder of Climate Tech Canada, a newsletter connecting the builders, investors, policymakers, and buyers shaping Canada’s climate tech ecosystem. He also hosts The Climate Cycle podcast, where he interviews the people defining the country’s clean economy. Prior to this, Justin spent 10 years at Shopify, building and scaling customer-facing teams and systems in a hypergrowth environment.