James Povitz (he/him)
Principal, NAventures, National Bank of Canada
This speaker is exclusively speaking at FundFest.
James leads direct investments and partnerships at NAventures, National Bank of Canada’s corporate venture capital arm. As a foundational member of the NAventures team, I've had the privilege of collaborating with dozens of portfolio companies, supporting them in raising hundreds of millions of dollars in capital and fostering strategic partnerships with National Bank.
Sessions
FundFest
Funding Innovation in a Changing World
As global economic and political uncertainty reshapes innovation priorities, this panel will explore the evolving role of Canadian corporates in driving national innovation. Panelists will share their perspectives on fund investing, corporate venture strategies and how collaboration with the VC ecosystem can unlock long-term competitiveness for Canada. See More.