Road to Web Summit Vancouver: Scaling Venture Series | Growth through Acquisition
Join Innovate BC for an exclusive gathering of high-growth technology leaders. This event is tailored specifically for growth-stage companies with $1M+ ARR that are actively focused on customer acquisition, expansion, and strategic growth tactics.
The first session is focused on acquisition as a growth strategy, featuring a full-cycle M&A perspective from Humi – a company that scaled through two acquisitions and was acquired in 2025.
What to Expect:
Founder Stories: Hear candid insights from Kevin Kliman, Co‑Founder of Humi, on navigating acquisitions (Ameego in 2022, Abletribe in 2017) and later sold the company in 2025.
State of M&A: Get an in‑depth look at the current M&A landscape in Canada and what it means for your growth strategy.
Interactive Q&A: Engage directly with speakers and peers to dig into topics that matter most to your business.
High-Impact Networking: Connect with senior leaders and decision-makers from other fast-growing companies in a curated, high-signal environment.
Event Details:
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 25 from 9-12pm
Location: Downtown Vancouver, or a hybrid option is available for those located outside of Vancouver.
Speakers:
Peter Cowan, President and CEO, Innovate BC
Dan Gardiner, Senior Vice-President, KPMG
Kevin Kliman, Co-founder of Humi (acquired by Employment Hero)
Attendance is by invitation only and is limited to growth-stage companies. Please note that an RSVP does not guarantee a seat.
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