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Join us in-person for a diverse discussion on strategies to access working capital for your business in today’s economy.
When: Wednesday, April 3rd, 5:00PM – 7:30PM ET.
Where: YSpace Markham, 169 Enterprise Boulevard 3rd Floor Markham, ON L6G 0A2
What You’ll Learn
In the current economic environment, where liquidity is tight, and a shift towards sustainable growth over growth at all costs has slowed VC investment, securing working capital has become a critical challenge for SMEs.
Companies that can navigate through the slowdown and secure the right sources of working capital will position themselves for sustained success. Join us for a comprehensive panel discussion featuring a distinguished group of experts who will dive into just that.
With deep knowledge of various facets of business financing, our panellists will share their experience and insights on working capital options that are available to businesses and how to best secure them.
Included with Your Ticket: A delicious assortment of food provided Pumpernickle’s and one drink ticket. There will be a cash bar available as well.
Whether you’re seeking to understand the nuances of debt financing, how to attract venture capital in this environment, or looking for advice on leveraging government resources, this panel will provide you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your company’s financial future.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from our expert panel and take the opportunity to have your questions answered. Reserve your spot today and position your SME for success in this evolving economic landscape.
Moderator
Sagar Sethi, Senior Director, Commercial Banking, National Bank
Sagar is a skilled finance professional with more than 20 years of experience and a seasoned lender with strong financial analysis and credit structuring skills across multiple industries. He specializes in the origination of complex transactions (Senior/Sub/Mezz), negotiating, credit structuring, financial modelling, deal execution and portfolio management and has a strong track record with an emphasis on long-lasting partnerships both internally and externally.
Panellists
Mohan Markandaier, Managing Partner, Good News Ventures
Mohan is the Managing Partner at Good News Ventures, a pre-seed and seed-stage Venture Capital firm based in Toronto and investing in high-growth technology companies across North America. Since 2017, Good News Ventures has invested in 50+ companies with a few early successful exits. He also mentors and advises start-ups through various incubators and accelerators. Mohan is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits. He co-founded his first company, Pulse Voice, in the Telecom software space, which was later acquired by Enghouse. Prior to joining Good News Ventures, he was an active Angel investor.
Jasmin Ganie-Hobbs, Director, Tech Financing, BDC
As a Senior Technology Banker, Board Member, and Advisor, Jasmin brings to the table both in-depth financial and consulting expertise. She is an astute financial services executive who, for the past 18 years, has worked extensively with many of Canada’s best and brightest companies, especially those in emerging technology, innovation, and knowledge-based industries. Jasmin understands the power of leveraging the financial community and the technology ecosystem to build globally scalable Canadian companies.
Nikhil Rodye, Director, Channel Accounts, Easly
Nikhil has helped companies access non-dilutive cash flow through tax credit financing for nearly a decade. He’s also an active member of the Canadian venture capital community. Nikhil’s wealth of real-world experience helping Canadian companies get funded through both equity and debt makes him a valuable resource for securing working capital.
Gerry Fung, Partner, North Group
Gerry is a Professional Engineer, accountant, management consultant, angel investor, and an experienced business executive who has worked with Canadian technology companies since 2003. His current practice at North Group focuses on advising early-stage technology start-ups on how to leverage various government funding programs to fund growth.
TBD: A current Canadian entrepreneur who has dealt with the highs and lows of growing their business and can provide valuable insights regarding working capital solutions that have worked for them.
