The Women in Tech Bootcamp has been a staple in Startupfest’s Premium Fests for 5 years. Hosted by BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund, this half-day event is looking to connect women founders and leaders of technology companies with the resources they need to grow their businesses.
PREMIUM FEST
BDC’s Women in Technology Bootcamp
The WIT Bootcamp, presented by BDC, is back for its 5th anniversary edition!
July 10, 2024
How to attend
The WIT Bootcamp is dedicated to scalable technology companies founded by at least one individual identifying as a woman. Space is limited. Application required to attend.
Step 1: Complete the application form
Step 2: If accepted, you will receive an access code to register for the event.
*Must have a ticket to Startupfest in order to attend.
Learn what it takes to build and scale a technology company!
This can’t-miss opportunity will connect your pre-seed or seed-stage technology company with peers, investors, and industry partners to help scale your business.
Speakers
Michelle Scarborough
Managing Partner, Women in Technology Venture Fund and Thrive Venture Fund, Business Development Bank of Canada
Women in Tech Bootcamp Agenda
July 10
12:00 PM
Networking breakfast
Join your peers for a light breakfast and make some amazing connections before the event kicks off. See More.
1:00 PM
Welcome to the 5th edition of the BDC WiT Bootcamp!
Join your host, BDC's Sara Anvari, as she kicks off the 5th edition of the WiT Bootcamp! See More.
1:05 PM
Market strategy - prioritizing where to start
Join Knak's Mychelle Mollot for a deep dive into market strategy where she'll help you prioritize your marketing tactics. See More.
1:30 PM
Solving hard problems
Join Sanctuary.ai's Co-Founder & CTO Olivia Norton as she tells the story of her journey building the company. See More.
1:55 PM
Mastering early stage fundraising
Learn how to craft a compelling narrative, run a tight fundraising process, and get investment for your startup. We’ll cover how to close deals, nurture relationships, and avoid common pitfalls. See More.
2:25 PM
2:40 PM
Growing Beyond Founder-Driven Sales
The faster someone other than the founder can win business, the faster the company will advance. Crossing that milestone is the hard part. Building your sales playbook is the place to start. See More.
3:20 PM
Founder focus: Candice Faktor
Join Disco.co co-founder Candice Faktor for a look at her journey scaling Disco.co See More.
3:45 PM
Investor Panel: Building a company in today's climate
Today's investing climate is complicated to say the least. Join our panel of investors as we unpack what's going on and give you insights into how best to raise for your company. See More.
Managing Partner, Women in Technology Venture Fund and Thrive Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada
Early-stage investor
4:25 PM
That's a wrap!
Look back at an amazing morning and start getting excited for the rest of what Startupfest has to offer! See More.
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