Growing Together: How Immigrant Entrepreneurs Can Help Power Canada’s Global Investment Ambitions

​Canada is entering a new era of global investment and economic development.

​Following the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto on September 14 and 15, NextStars is bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and policy voices to continue the conversation from a different perspective: the role of individual immigrant entrepreneurs, private investors, and business operators.

​While major institutional investors can bring billions in capital, experienced entrepreneurs bring something different: their own capital, operating know-how, international networks, and a willingness to build businesses, create jobs, and invest their futures in Canada.

​This in-person discussion will explore how Canada can better harness this important source of entrepreneurial capital and expertise, and how immigrant-owned businesses can contribute to new projects, supply chains, employment, and Canada’s connections to global markets.

​The event will also create opportunities for students and emerging talent to connect directly with business owners, founders, and potential employers.

​Panel

​Pantea Jafari
Canadian immigration lawyer

​Moatassem Moatez
Founder & CEO, MyCourier Inc.
Chair of the Board, Oakville Chamber of Commerce

​Saeed Zeinali
Founder & CEO, NextStars

​Moderator

​Rick Spence
Veteran Canadian business journalist and NextStars advisor

​Who Should Attend

​Entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, government and economic development professionals, immigration and innovation leaders, students, and anyone interested in the future of investment and entrepreneurship in Canada.

​Hosted by

​NextStars