Go Expand Room
10:45 am to 11:45 am
Access to funding and new markets continues to be a critical barrier for emerging and underrepresented founders. This session brings together investors, financial leaders, and ecosystem builders to explore practical pathways to capital, strategies for scaling into global markets, and the essential role of inclusive finance in shaping the future economy.
Managing Partner at Beeloud, ex-founder of startups in growing industries like AI and Creator Economy, Product builder with a focus on high-growth opportunities.
George Moen is a lifelong entrepreneur who started his first business while studying at UBC. He left school to pursue entrepreneurship full-time, achieving success with Sandwich Tree, which grew to nearly 100 franchises before the 1980s recession. He later helped expand Blenz Coffee to over 100 locations worldwide as President.
Praveen Varshney is a Canadian investor and principal at Varshney Capital Corporation, focusing on venture capital and social impact ventures. He has received multiple accolades, including Business in Vancouver’s 40 Under 40 Award and recognition among BIV’s Top 500 Influential Business Leaders in BC.
Paul is a 20+ year veteran of entrepreneurship, and has immense experience in business development, fundraising, scaling and marketing strategy, and is a master pitch and presentation coach. With a love for teaching, a passion for knowledge-sharing and a desire to help others grow and succeed, Paul loves working with entrepreneurs and startups, inspired and […]
