TiECon Canada 2014

About TiECon Canada

Think and Grow Globally to Succeed

In October 2014, Canadian entrepreneurs will gain a global edge in a business world without boundaries. This edge isn't simply the pursuit of global markets and customers beyond our borders. It's a global mindset that takes the limits off entrepreneurs, and increases their competitiveness in every facet of business. It unleashes new possibilities to source the best technologies, talent, suppliers, networks and investment anywhere in the world. And, it opens doors to global knowledge, customers, and export opportunities that drive global revenues.

What is TiECon Canada?

TiECon Canada is TiE's flagship conference for entrepreneurs, SMEs, industry veterans, investors, and other members of the Canadian business community. Organized in partnership with Canadian sister chapters in Toronto and Vancouver, and global TiE chapters in Silicon Valley and Boston, this event features industry leaders, technology gurus and investors from different sectors and all spheres of business. It will build directly on the success of the inaugural TiECon Canada conference, which assembled more than 250 participants, this sold out event featured more than 50 speakers, dozens of investors, and 25 partners.

Why Attend TiECon Canada 2014?

TiECon Canada 2014 aims to help entrepreneurs - and their private and public partners - to think and grow globally to succeed by providing:

Rare access to entrepreneurial leaders, angel investors, VCs and government funders, and opportunities to increase deal flow

The opportunity for start-ups to pitch for seed funding and business support

Inspiring speakers from our backyard and from around the world

Insights on emerging domestic and global innovations, business trends, and competitive intelligence

Mentorship and learning - without borders

Extensive networking with potential clients, investors, and partners from around the world

Why Become a TiECon Canada Partner?

Ottawa is historically recognized as a government town and Canadian high-tech centre. Like many ICT hubs around the world, Ottawa's booming technology sector suffered significant losses during the economic downturn. Following a challenging recovery, our resilient city is thriving once again as entrepreneurs launch new companies. TiECon Canada aims to fuel and accelerate this development. As a partner, you will play a pivotal role in helping us to achieve this objective. TiECon Canada creates an opportunity to invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs and in our community. To explore TiECon Canada partnership opportunities, please contact Claude Haw at:chaw (at) venturecoaches (dot) com

Sponsorship Package

participants

keynotes

panels

speakers

TieCon 2014 is accepting for registration

speakers

Ashok Rao

Chairman - TiE Global

Kanwal Rekhi

MD - Inventus Capital

Harley Finkelstein

Chief Platform Officer (CPO) - Shopify

Arunachalam Muruganantham

CEO - Jayaashree Industries

Sutha Kamal

Entrepreneur-in-Residence - Technicolor Ventures

Dolly Oberoi

CEO - C² Technologies Inc. & Trustee - TiE Global Board

Niraj Bhargava

Founder & CEO - The New Energy Group
Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Sprott School of Business

Pam Randhawa

CEO & Founder - Empiriko

Venkat Krishnamurthy

Co-Founder and CPO, Alignable

Dominic Toselli

Co-Founder & CEO - PetroPredict

Frank Bouchard

Co-Founder - Wipebook

Varsha Jayasankar

Student Entrepreneur

Eric Ouellet

VP of Strategy - Bay Dynamics

Giovanni Vatieri

VP - ThoughtWire Corp.

Phil Chen

Co-Founder & COO - SeamlessMD

Tom Ryden

CEO - Vgo Communications

Paul Brent

Senior Communications Strategist - market2world Communications Inc.

Jeffrey Dungen

Co-founder & CEO - reelyActive

Dan Murphy

VP of Marketing - Axeda

Whitney Rockley

Managing Partner - McRock Capital

Samer Forzley

VP of Marketing - Pythian

Jason Bowden

CEO - Digital-Warriors

Raul F. Chong

Senior Big Data & Cloud Program Manager - IBM

Max Corso

Serial Entrepreneur & Visionary - Billiee.ca

Alastair Mitchell

President - The Resilient 21 Group

Thomas Hummel

CEO - Redtree Robotics

Lisa Crossley

CEO - VitalHub Corporation

Eugen Bacic

Sr. Technical Architect - Bell Canada

Richard A. Bonato

Co-Founder & CEO - BRAEBON Medical Corporation

Michael Froh

Director of Systems Engineering - Thales Canada Defence & Security

Code Cubitt

Founder & Managing Director - Mistral Venture Partners

Alan Majer

Founder - Good Robot

Steve Liang

Founder & CEO - SensorUp Inc. Associate Professor - University of Calgary

Blair J. Ryan

CEO - The Rounds

Muthu Singaram

Founder & Chief VibaZoner - VibaZone

Louis Kearns

Product Director - Integrations @ Shopify

Robert White

VP - Mergers and Acquisitions for the Business Analytics Division, IBM

Sean Brownlee

Partner - Rho Canada Ventures

Steve Saunders

Partner - Cyber Resilience; Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC); CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc.

Jeremy James

President & Co-Founder - Cohort Systems Inc.

Stella Hiemstra

CEO & Founder - SolidTrust Pay

Coralie Lalonde

Founder & CEO - Katsura Investments

Yuri Navarro

Executive Director - National Angel Capital Organization (NACO)

Alex Beliaev

Investment Manager - Export Development Canada (EDC)

Piotr Jasiobedzki

Product Development Manager & Staff Scientist - MDA (Macdonald Dettwiler & Associates)

Andrew Dunbar

Director of Risk & Compliance - Shopify

Who Will Claim TiECon Canada PitchFest 2014?

Hear Directly from Some of Canada's Most Promising Start-ups - and See Which Entrepreneur Will Rise to the Top on Tuesday, October 21, 2014!

PitchFest targeted Canadian companies seeking seed funding, expertise and business support to accelerate development and time to market. To be eligible, Pitch Fest applicants were required to:

Be Canadian companies in the start-up phase of development;

Have sold products or services to at least two customers; and

Have generated less than $5 million in revenue since inception

We have assembled a seasoned panel of judges who will select the most promising firm! Join us to see which high-potential start-up will rise to the top! Congratulations are extended to the following finalists:

Pierre-Olivier Charlebois, CEO of Koneka, an Ottawa software company that specializes in the development of applications related to document automation and validation

Lisa Crossley, CEO of VitalHub Corporation, a Toronto firm that has developed a mobile solution that allows clinicians to rapidly access comprehensive, relevant patient information gathered from multiple disparate clinical information systems

Marc Lamarre, CEO of Cumulus Dental Inc., an Ottawa-based company devoted to developing devices and software used by dentists and hygienists

Alastair Samson, Executive Vice President of Shingle Life, a company that offers a patented asphalt shingle maintainer that helps extend roof life

Els Vanbeckevoort, CEO at SanEcoTec Ltd., an Ottawa-based company that creates healthy water programs and products for communities, homes, healthcare and agriculture

Don't miss the opportunity to hear directly from some of Canada's most promising start-ups and see which entrepreneur will rise to the top and claim the 2014 PitchFest prize!

TiECon Canada extends special thanks to all start-ups that submitted applications to the competition.

Schedule

Day 1 - Oct 20 (Monday)
Ottawa Convention Centre and NAC

Day 2 - Oct 21 (Tuesday)
Ottawa Convention Centre

Day 1

Day 2

01.30 - 2.30 PM

Registration and Networking

02.30 - 3.00 PM

Opening Remarks
Saad Bashir, Director, Economic Development and Innovation, City of Ottawa

Bharat Rudra, President, TiE Ottawa

3.00 - 4.00 PM

Keynote Panel: Meet Canada's Future Industry Leaders

Frank Bouchard, Co-Founder, Wipebook;
Dominic Toselli, Co-Founder & CEO, PetroPredict;
Varsha Jayasankar, Student Entrepreneur

Panel Moderator: Coralie Lalonde, Katusura Investments

4.00 - 4.45 PM

Fireside Chat

Arunachalam Muruganantham, one of TIME Magazine's most influential people in 2014
Interviewed by Dolly Oberoi, CEO, C2 Technologies; Trustee, Global Board at TiE

4.45 - 6.00 PM

Networking Reception: Cash Bar and Appetizers

6.00 PM

Attendees Walk to NAC for Gala Dinner (only registered attendees)

6.15 - 7.00 PM NAC

Networking, Cocktails, and Appetizers (NAC Panorama Room)

TiECon Canada participants will enjoy an interactive and engaging networking session with peers, seasoned industry leaders from Canada and the US, prospective customers, investors and partners over cocktails and appetizers in the Panorama Room of the NAC. This spectacular venue offers a breathtaking view of Ottawa's Rideau Canal.

7.00 - 8.00 PM NAC

Gala Dinner (NAC)

The TiECon Canada gala dinner will bring together members of our business community to exchange ideas, share perspective and celebrate the launch of a successful conference while enjoying the culinary delights of the NAC. It will create a unique opportunity to 'break bread' with serial entrepreneurs and mentors who have navigated the challenges of building a successful company from the ground-up, as well as seasoned business and investment veterans from across North America.

8.00 - 8.30 PM NAC

Fireside Chat

Harley Finklestein - Entrepreneur, Lawyer, and Chief Platform Officer (CPO) of Shopify
Interviewed by Paul Brent, Senior Communications Strategist, market2world

8.30 - 9.00 PM NAC

Fireside Chat

Kanwal Rekhi - Co-Founder, TiE Global; Managing Director, Inventus Capital
Interviewed by Rick Norland, Founder & President, Eirsen Health Care Inc.

9.00 - 10.00 PM NAC

After Dinner Networking

TiECon Canada participants will conclude the inaugural day of the conference by networking with fellow guests following two inspirational keynote presentations and discussions, and continuing after dinner dialogue on key entrepreneurial opportunities and challenges.

8.15 - 8.45 AM

Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast

8:45 - 9.00 AM

Opening Remarks

Dr. Jasvinder Singh Obhi, Co-Chair, TiECon Canada

9.00 - 9.30 AM

Keynote Speaker

Ashok Rao - Chairman, TiE Global

9.30 - 10.30 AM

Keynote Panel - Accidental Entrepreneurs

Pam Randawa, MPM, CEO and Founder, Empiriko
Dr. Venkat Krishna Murthy, Co-Founder and CPO, Alignable
Dolly Oberoi, CEO - C² Technologies Inc. & Trustee - TiE Global Board

Panel Moderator: Niraj Bhargava, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University; Founder and CEO, The New Energy Group

10.30 - 11.00 AM

Networking Break

11.00 - 12.00 PM

PitchFest: The TiECon Entrepreneurship Competition

12.00 - 1.00 PM

Buffet Lunch and Networking

1.00 - 2.15 PM

Breakout Panel Sessions

Session I: Social, Mobile, Analytic and Cloud (SMAC)
Session II: Robotics
Session III: Cyber Security

2.15 - 3.30 PM

Breakout Panel Sessions

Session I: Internet of Things
Session II: e-Payments
Session III: Connected Health

3.30 - 3.45 PM

Networking Break

3.45 - 4.45 PM

Expert and Mentor Sessions

Introduced by Helen Braiter - Director, Build in Canada Innovation Program, Public Works and Government Services Canada

4.45 - 5.15 PM

Keynote Speaker

Sutha Kamal, Entrepreneur, Industry Leader, and Product Executive

5.15 - 6.00 PM

Keynote Investor Panel

Alex Beliaev, Investment Manager, Export Development Canada Whitney Rockley, Managing Partner, McRock Capital Code Cubitt, Founder and Managing Director, Mistral Venture Partners Sean Brownlee, Partner, Rho Canada Ventures Panel Moderator: Yuri Navarro, Executive Director, National Angel Capital Organization

6.00 - 7.00 PM

Cocktail Reception and Networking

Download the Conference Program

TiECon Steering Committee

Claude Haw, P.Eng, ICD.D is President of Venture Coaches, a private consulting and investment company which he founded in 2000. He has been actively involved with more than 30 technology companies over the past three decades from start-up to acquisition and IPO and has more than 35 years of experience in a variety of technical, general management and venture investing roles in the technology sector.

Claude Haw | Conference Co-Chair

Jasvinder has worked for both international and entrepreneurial companies (he has assisted over a dozen start-ups as a consultant) in advanced technologies over the last 25 years. His last venture, RocketOwl Inc., is an Ottawa based company that produces leading edge games for learning using social and mobile networks.

Jasvinder Obhi | TiE Ottawa Executive Director | Conference Co-Chair

Bharat has more 24 years of experience in collaborative research and development program management, business management and software development. As the Country Manager for India and Brazil at ISTPCanada, he was accountable for the management of the Canada-India and Canada-Brazil collaborative R&D funds. Prior to joining ISTPCanada, he was a Business Development Manager for Ottawa at the Ontario Centers of Excellence (OCE).

Bharat Rudra | President of TiE Ottawa

His new role at D-TA Systems Inc, an Ottawa based company catering to the EW / ISR markets, allows Tuhin to connect and focus on the defense industry and connect with various stakeholders forming partnerships and business development. Previously with ISTPCanada, he provided support for program delivery of the India, Brazil & China R&D Funding programs.

Tuhin Das

Sonya is a communications executive with more than 15 years of experience in achieving business results through the delivery of integrated communications strategies for private, public and non-profit organizations. She served as Manager of Communications and Organizational Development for the 10G Organization of Optical Networks with Nortel Networks from 1999 to 2001, and as Director of Marketing Communications for CMC Microsystems from 2001 to 2008. Building on a decade of experience, Sonya launched her own Strategy and Communications company in April 2008.

Sonya Shorey

Rick is a partner of Thorington Corporation. Started in 1996, Thorington specializes in new company formation, co-founding new technology companies at the Seed Stage and staying with them through to the Startup Stage. As a founder in newly established companies, Thorington strengthens early business fundamentals, particularly in the areas of attracting venture capital, business planning, human resource recruiting, initial management, and financing assistance. Since 1996, he has supported 13 startups, nine of which were VC-backed, five from the point of founding.

Rick Norland

Parm is a serial technology entrepreneur and has guided the growth and development of numerous start-up companies. He is currently the Managing Partner of the Gill Group, where he acts as a strategic advisor, mentor, investor, and developer of intellectual property portfolios for startups! He currently holds four patents - with numerous other patent applications in process, in various international jurisdictions. Parm is actively involved with the Angel Investment community as a Board Member and the Executive Director of the Capital Angel Network and Organizer of the Ottawa Venture Forum.

Parm Gill

Sanjeev is a Senior Oracle resource with over twenty (25) years of professional experience in the IT industry. He has an in depth knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Oracle Tools, Standards, Frameworks and Methodologies as a Technical Project Leader, Application/Technical Architect, Database Administrator, and Developer. Sanjeev is the co-founder of TiE-Ottawa (The Indus Entrepreneur), a global network of entrepreneurs and professionals and also the past chair of ICCC-Ottawa (Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce) and past Treasurer of MUKUL Hindi School for children.

Sanjeev Sinha

Manu is an Engineer by background, Technology Entrepreneur by choice, and Community Activist at heart. He has spent the last 15 years of his life building unique technology solutions, supporting young entrepreneurs, facilitating innovation relationships and developing niche talent advancement programs. Manu has a strong strategic interest in creating opportunities to empower individuals, organizations and communities to connect, communicate, collaborate and co-create.

Manu Sharma | Managing Partner - OAK Computing

faq

For specific questions about TiECon Canada, please send an email to ed (at) tieottawa (dot) org or call (613) 316-2299

Is it still possible to explore sponsorship opportunities with TiECon Canada?

The TiECon Canada Steering Committee is always pleased to welcome new sponsors and partners to this entrepreneurial event! Please reference our Sponsorship Package for an overview of Platinum, Gold and Silver partner opportunities. For additional information, please contact Claude Haw, TiECon Canada Co-Chair, at:chaw (at) venturecoaches (dot) com

Will I have an opportunity to meet the TiECon Canada speakers?

In addition to hearing from more than 50 speakers from the National Capital Region, across Canada and around the world, TiECon Canada participants will have the opportunity to meet these leading experts and draw directly on their experience in our new one-on-one mentorship session. Watch for additional details on this session coming soon.

How can I acquire the TiE Member registration rate for TiECon Canada?

TiECon Canada is pleased to provide an exclusive conference discount for all TiE members from Ottawa and other chapters around the world. To learn more about the many benefits of TiE membership, including a wealth of opportunities to connect with serial entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and angel investors, and acquire valuable guidance on business development and growth strategies, please visit: https://ottawa.tie.org/member-benefits.

How can I become a TiE member?

TiE Members are entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals or students, interested in networking with mentors and industry veterans, in gaining knowledge about their field of interest, and in learning from the stories of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. Membership is open to individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our current members hail from a diverse array of industries including: technology (including ICT), digital media, clean tech, manufacturing, healthcare, banking and finance, biotech, legal services, and hospitality - just to name a few. To become a member of TiE, please contact Dr. Jasvinder Obhi, Executive Director of TiE Ottawa, and Co-Chair of TiECon Canada, at ed (at) tieottawa (dot) org or visit: https://ottawa.tie.org/member-benefits.

Is there an opportunity to volunteer with TiECon Canada?

TiECon Canada is always seeking energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to contribute to the organization and conduct of our flagship entrepreneurial event. To explore volunteer opportunities, please contact Dr. Jasvinder Obhi, Executive Director of TiE Ottawa, and Co-Chair of TiECon Canada, at ed (at) tieottawa (dot) org

2013 TiECon Canada

In 2013, Ottawa gave rise to a new breed of entrepreneur at the inaugural TiECon Canada. TiE Ottawa brought this landmark entrepreneurial conference to Canada for the first time with a roster of more than 50 speakers and dozens of investors, enabling hundreds of entrepreneurs to connect, equip and succeed at this sold out event.

Think and Grow Globally to Succeed

October 20-21, 2014 in Ottawa, Canada

About TiECon Canada

Think and Grow Globally to Succeed

What is TiECon Canada?

Why Attend TiECon Canada 2014?

Why Become a TiECon Canada Partner?

speakers

Ashok Rao

Ashok Rao

Kanwal Rekhi

Kanwal Rekhi

Harley Finkelstein

Harley Finkelstein

Arunachalam Muruganantham

Arunachalam Muruganantham

Sutha Kamal

Sutha Kamal

Dolly Oberoi

Dolly Oberoi

Niraj Bhargava

Niraj Bhargava

Pam Randhawa

Pam Randhawa

Dr. Venkat Krishnamurthy

Venkat Krishnamurthy

Dominic Toselli

Dominic Toselli

Frank Bouchard

Frank Bouchard

Varsha Jayasankar

Varsha Jayasankar

Eric Ouellet

Eric Ouellet

Giovanni Vatieri

Giovanni Vatieri

Phil Chen

Phil Chen

Tom Ryden

Tom Ryden

Paul Brent

Paul Brent

Jeffrey Dungen

Jeffrey Dungen

Dan Murphy

Dan Murphy

Whitney Rockley

Whitney Rockley

Samer Forzley

Samer Forzley

Jason Bowden

Jason Bowden

Raul F. Chong

Raul F. Chong

Max Corso

Max Corso

Alastair Mitchell

Alastair Mitchell

Thomas Hummel

Thomas Hummel

Lisa Crossley

Lisa Crossley

Eugen Bacic

Eugen Bacic

Richard A. Bonato

Richard A. Bonato

Michael Froh

Michael Froh

Code Cubitt

Code Cubitt

Alan Majer

Alan Majer

Steve Liang

Steve Liang

Blair J. Ryan

Blair J. Ryan

Muthu Singaram

Muthu Singaram

Louis Kearns

Day 1 - Oct 20 (Monday)
Ottawa Convention Centre and NAC

Day 2 - Oct 21 (Tuesday)
Ottawa Convention Centre