RBCx & Catalyst Present: Summit to Scale
We're excited to announce that RBCx and Catalyst Commons will be hosting the inaugural Summit to Scale, an exclusive gathering of founders, investors, and key stakeholders from South Western Ontario and beyond.
We invite you to join us on Thursday, September 25th from 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM at Catalyst Commons. This half day event will feature inspiring conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to connect with leaders who have successfully scaled their companies in challenging markets.
You can expect keynotes and panels with industry leaders on scaling strategies, operational excellence, and navigating high-growth challenges, as well as networking opportunities with top founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.
We look forward to seeing you!
Agenda
1:00 - 1:45 PM (45 mins) | Registration and Networking
1:45 - 2:00 PM (15 mins) | Opening Comments
2:00 - 3:00 PM (60 mins) | Panel: Scaling Smart - Operational Excellence and Sustainable Growth
Moderator: Lydia Varmazis, Head of Venture Portfolio, RBCx
Panelists:
Ashira Lapin Gobrin, CHRO, Miovision
Marcelo Cortes, Co-Founder & Chief Architect, Faire
Sarah Miller Wright, Board Director, Realtor.ca
Mark Maybank, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Maverix Private Equity
3:00 - 3:15 PM (15 mins) | Break (15 mins)
3:15 - 4:00 PM (45 mins) | Fundraising in a high scrutiny environment
Moderator: Matt Roberts, Managing Director, VC Coverage, RBCx
Speakers:
Gil Nayot, Partner, Vertu Capital
Mike McCauley, GP, Garage Capital
Rick Coccimiglio, CFO, Vuereal Inc
Michelle McBane, Managing Director, Standup Ventures
4:00 – 4:15 PM (15 mins) | Closing Comments