Dentons ventureBeyond

Private tour of the Museu Picasso and Reception during Mobile World Congress (Barcelona)
2019-02-25 20:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | Picasso Museu, Barcelona
Dentons’ Venture Technology Group is hosting a reception at the Museu Picasso during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Join us for a private tour of the museum followed by a cocktail reception in the museum’s Palau Finestres. Gathered in a magnificent 13th century courtyard, enjoy Basque-style pintxos and cocktails with leading venture capitalists, CEOs and senior business executives from global emerging growth companies.
Space is limited. Please contact michael.o’sullivan@dentons.com to reserve your place.

Canadian Dream Summit (Toronto)
2019-02-19 07:45 - 16:30 UTC | Telus Tower, 25 York Street, Toronto, Canada
The Canadian Dream Summit is an annual summit focused on the building of powerful companies. The event is a 400 person, invitation-only with an array of high caliber leaders that are leading voices in business, venture capital and innovation in attendance.
Participants: Christine Ho and Mike Hollinger

Connect Frameworks: Reverse Mergers into Public Shells - An Alternative Method to Access Capital Markets (San Diego)
2019-02-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Connect, 4790 Eastgate Mall, Suite 125, San Diego, CA, United States
This program will educate private issuers about the process of going public by merging with an existing public shell. This allows a company to go public via a streamlined cost effective process. Once public, the issuer will be able access the public capital markets for financing options. The presentation will not only address the process for this “alternative” public offering, but also the benefits and risks as well.
Speakers: Greg Carney

Artificial Intelligence 1.0 - Simple Use Cases, Great Potential (Toronto)
2019-02-06 07:30 - 09:30 UTC | Dentons Toronto, 77 King Street W, Suite 400, Toronto, M5K0A1, Canada
Dentons will partner with Women in Payments for a morning that will bring together a panel of AI experts to explore current and potential use cases for AI.
Participants: Tracy Molino and Christine Ho.

Dentons / Rubicon Venture Capital VC Dinner (New York, New York)
2019-01-31 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | New York, New York, NY, United States
Dentons’ Venture Technology Group and Rubicon Venture Capital are hosting a private dinner as a part of their ongoing collaboration to foster community and mentorship among VCs in the New York tech ecosystem. The series brings together the leaders of today and the leaders of tomorrow in the venture capital industry.

L-Spark SaaS Showcase (Toronto)
2019-01-31 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | OneEleven – Toronto, 325 Front St. West, 4th Floor, Toronto, M5V 2Y 1, Canada
Dentons will partner with L-Spark for an exclusive, invitation-only event happening at OneEleven Toronto.
The SaaS Showcase Toronto Edition will bring together the investor community as well as showcase the current cohort of companies in the current accelerator program.
Participant: Chase Irwin and Christine Ho.

York Angels Investment Meeting (Toronto)
2019-01-31 01:00 - 17:00 UTC | York Downs Golf & Country Club, 4134 16th Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L3R0P1, Canada
The York Angels are hosting their first investment meeting of 2019. The afternoon will consist of several pitches from high-growth companies, as well as an update from a current portfolio company.
Participants: Chase Irwin and Christine Ho.

Women-in-Tech: Building Teams That Spur Success (Meatpacking New York)
2019-01-30 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Venture Tech Centre at Meatpacking, 22 Little West 12th Street, New York, 10014-1321, United States
Tech companies drive innovation, but it’s strong teams that turn innovation into success. How do founders build great teams and what are the unique challenges that they face?
Dentons’ Venture Technology Group is hosting a discussion with women who have been at the forefront of building strong business teams in the tech space. The discussion will be moderated by Dentons Counsel Helen Reeves and will include:
-Cat Hernandez, Operating Partner at Primary VC
-Mia Merrill, Director of Talent at The Wing
-Alma Asay, CEO and Founder of Allegory (acquired by Integreon in November 2017)
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here

How to implement Blockchain Technology in your business (Toronto)
2019-01-28 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Dentons Toronto, 77 King Street W, Suite 400, Toronto, M5K0A1, Canada
Lozard Institute and Dentons combine for an evening of know how, presentation of ideas and introductions to Blockchain Technology and its uses within various businesses. The expert speaker for the night is Marc Lijour, a former Cisco and ConsenSys executive.
Participants: Christine Ho and Mike Hollinger.

York Angels Investors presents: York Angels & Valhalla BaseCamp Pitch Party - York University (Toronto)
2019-01-23 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | York University, Hilton Toronto - 145 Richmond St. West, Toronto, Ontario, M5H2L2, Canada
Dentons will partner with the York Angel Investros, Valhalla Private Capital & York University for a pitch night following the two day BaseCamp program on January 21st and 22nd. This will provide an opportunity for companies to pitch and gain feedback from investors.

Women in Tech Roundtable: Navigating Exits
2018-11-14 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Venture Tech Centre at Meatpacking, 22 Little West 12th Street, New York, 10014-1321, United States
6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m. Networking
7:15 p.m.–8:15 p.m. Roundtable discussion and Q&A
8:15 p.m.–9 p.m. Networking
2018 has seen a surge in acquisitions of venture-backed tech companies. What’s driving this trend and what’s it like to be a target?
Please join our Venture Technology group for an intimate roundtable discussion with women who have been at the helm of venture-backed exits.
The panel will be moderated by Dentons’ Counsel Helen Reeves and will include Kathy Leo, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel of Chobani (former GC of Gilt Groupe, which was sold in June 2018), Katie Palencsar (founder and former CEO of Unbound Concepts, which was sold in June 2017) and Priscila Bala, Head of the New York office of Octopus Ventures.

Envisaging a future built on Blockchain
2018-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Dentons UK & Middle East LLP, One Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7RA, United Kingdom
The third campaign in Dentons’ TechTalk series explores the role of Blockchain in the modern business world.
We’ve heard a lot about it in the press but do you really know how Blockchain will affect your industry? Join us on Tuesday 30 October to hear from a panel of experts, sharing their insights into the technology and how organisations are embracing it to enhance their business models. There will also be an opportunity to network over some drinks following the panel.
The session will cover:
•Blockchain and its potential (a sectoral perspective)
•Challenges and opportunities for Blockchain – the path to adoption
•Envisaging the future built on Blockchain
Moderator
•Justin Hill, Partner, Dentons
Panellists
•Monica Tigleanu, Partner, JLT Group
• Yi Jean Chow, Product Manager (Blockchain), Green Running
•David Williams, Chairman, Arqit
Event schedule
•6:00PM Registration
•6:20PM Panel begins
•7:45PM Networking session
•9.00PM Event close

Crowd Tuesday: The future of (crypto) trading platforms
2018-10-30 14:00 - 17:30 UTC | Palais Frankfurt, Grobe Eschenheimer Str. 10, Frankfurt, 60313, Germany
The dramatic rise of cryptocurrencies and ICOs is turning the financial industry upside down. At the same time, we are still in uncharted waters, with very complex legal implications not yet fully settled. As this trend influences financing around the globe, we are delighted to bring together experienced practitioners and regulators to explore these issues. Please join us for the next CrowdTuesday event in Frankfurt as Dentons partner Robert Michels and European Crowdfunding Network Executive Director Oliver Gajda as they moderate a discussion on the challenges and opportunities for trading platforms of the future.

York Angel Investors Meeting October (Toronto)
2018-10-25 12:30 - 17:30 UTC
York Angels Investors are hosting an afternoon of pitches from several high-growth companies as well as an update from a current portfolio company.
Participants: Chase Irwin and Christine Ho.

The Blockchain Society Berlin Conference (Berlin)
2018-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Dentons Berlin, Markgrafenstraße 33, Berlin, 10117, Germany
Dentons Berlin office will be hosting an international blockchain conference jointly with The Blockchain Society. The event is held exclusively for investors, regulators, corporate and blockchain thought leaders. More details can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-blockchain-society-berlin-conference-w-ocean-protocol-xain-arweave-tickets-49718746108?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Participant: Thomas Schubert

Junior VC Breakfast (Meatpacking New York)
2018-10-24 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Dentons – Meatpacking, 22 Little West 12th Street, New York, NY, 10014-1321, United States
Dentons and Rubicon Ventures host their monthly Junior VC Breakfast featuring insights from a GP.
Participant: Chris Errico

PropTech Investing Master Class (Berlin)
2018-10-23 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Berlin) | ZIA-Akademie, Seminarraum, Leipziger Platz 9, Berlin, 10117, Germany
Thomas Schubert will be presenting on legal aspects of corporate venturing. More details can be found here (in German): https://www.zia-deutschland.de/termin/seminar-proptech-investing-master-class/

Devol's Dance Robotics Summit (Columbus, Ohio)
2018-10-23 07:30 - 21:00 UTC | Beeler Gallery – Columbus College, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Devol’s Dance is an invite-only summit series produced by Drive Capital. The event unites emergent tech entrepreneurs and industry titans to lead the next industrial renaissance.
https://www.devolsdance.com/
Participants: Victor Boyajian and Asher Bundlie

CIX Summit 2018 (Toronto)
2018-10-22 10:00 - 2018-10-23 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Over two days, CIX 2018 will include a lively mix of global keynote speakers, panel discussions, fireside chats, workshops and debates, tackling some of the most pressing topics facing founders and investors in the Canadian tech community.
https://cixsummit.com/2018/register
Startups get a discount with promo code CIX18STARTUP.
Participants: Mike Hollinger, Chloe Snider & Christine Ho

An evening of radical generosity with SheEO (Vancouver)
2018-10-17 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Dentons – Vancouver, 250 Howe Street, 20th floor, Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
Dentons and SheEO are coming together for an evening of #radicalgenerosity on October 17, 2018. Meet Vicki Saunders, Founder of SheEO, and learn about how SheEO is changing the landscape for female entrepreneurs. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear from a Venture that was funded and supported by SheEO.
Participant: Kimberly Burns

A morning of radical generosity with SheEO (Calgary)
2018-10-16 07:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Dentons – Calgary, 850 - 2nd Street SW, 15th Floor, Bankers Court, Calgary, AB T2P 0R8, Canada
Dentons and SheEO are coming together for a morning of #radicalgenerosity on October 11, 2018. Meet Vicki Saunders, Founder of SheEO, and learn about how SheEO is changing the landscape for female entrepreneurs. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear from a Venture that was funded and supported by SheEO.
Participants: Nicole Bacsalmasi and Jessica Myers

Junior VC Dinner with Rubicon (New York)
2018-10-11 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
We will gather together a small group of junior VCs for an intimate dinner at Fedora for networking and information sharing.
Participant: Chris Errico

Dentons' Venture Technology Series: Funding tomorrow today – Part III (London)
2018-10-10 17:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)
Join Dentons’ Venture Technology group and leading tech VCs and early stage CEOs for Part III of our discussion on what it takes to secure funding today – activating your network, attracting talent, leveraging your board, avoiding common pitfalls and more. The panel event will be moderated by Joe Altendorff (Head of Venture Capital, UK) with panelists from leading venture capital funds and corporate investors. Select observations from Silicon Valley will be also offered from Dentons’ Global Chair of Venture Technology, Victor Boyajian.

Congress and Cocktails (New York)
2018-09-27 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Dentons – Meatpacking, 22 Little West 12th Street, New York, NY, 10014-1321, United States
As the 2018 midterm primaries draw to a close, the nation turns its eyes to the general election campaigns, and especially the races whose outcomes could determine who controls the House in the 116th Congress. Please join us for an engaging fireside chat, where Global Venture Technology and Emerging Companies Chair Victor Boyajian and Public Policy principal John Russell will discuss likely outcomes and policy shifts following the fall general elections.
In particular, they will analyze how the results of the elections could impact startups and tech. John’s strong and nuanced working knowledge of the policy, political and personal aspects of Washington, DC, coupled with Victor’s holistic and leading perspective of the venture tech community, is sure to create a can’t-miss discussion with key insights into what the future holds.
Questions: Please contact Ashley Tenney at ashley.tenney@dentons.com.

Citi Private Bank and Dentons Breakfast
2018-09-27 07:30 - 10:00 UTC | Baltusrol Golf Club, 201 Shunpike Road, Springfield, NJ, United States
On behalf of Citi Private Bank and Dentons, Paul D. Hubert, Global Market Manager, Eastern Region, Citi Private Bank together with the Partners of Dentons Short Hills Office, cordially invite you to join us for a breakfast and discussion regarding the 2017 Tax Act along with Trust and Investments.
A special segment on the 2018 mid-term elections and a look beyond will also be presented.
Schedule:
7:30 am – Registration
8:00 am – Breakfast and Presentation
9:30 am – Conclusion
Please kindly RSVP to Filiz Turkmen at 973-921-2401 or via email.

NACO World Angel Investment Summit (Toronto)
2018-09-25 09:00 - 2018-09-27 17:00 UTC | NACO World Angel Investments Summit, Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond Street West, M5H 2L2, Canada
The National Angel Capital Organization are hosting the World Angel Investment Summit in Toronto, for what will be a first in the city. Spanning 3 days, the summit will be held in various locations across the city, with over 700 investors, partners and industry leaders in attendance.
Attendees: Mike Hollinger, Andre Garber, Christine Ho & Chloe Snider.
$200 off tickets: NACOMLA

Elevate Conference (Toronto)
2018-09-24 09:00 - 22:00 UTC | Various Toronto Locations
Seen as Canada’s biggest Tech Festival, this is a great opportunity to listen to speakers from a variety of industry leaders and the chance to meet with like-minded individuals spanning 4 days in various locations around the Six!
Participants: Christine Ho, Mike Hollinger, Andre Garber, Tracy Molino, Kim Lawton, Chase Irwin and Chloe Snider.

Startup Funding - Know the Legal Aspects
2018-09-18 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Dentons Frankfurt, Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 6, Frankfurt, 60313, Germany
WHAT DO YOU EXPECT?
Do you want to know more about the legal aspects of a financing round (participation documentation, term sheet negotiation, etc.) as well as the legal classification of an ICO financing? Then our session is exactly right for you! VentureZphere at Boerse Stuttgart, the online platform for innovative and tech-savvy startups, invites you to two practice-oriented lectures with Q & A in cooperation with the renowned legal experts of the law firm Dentons.

Dentons Summer Party (NYC)
2018-06-21 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge at Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC
Participants: Victor Boyajian (New York)

SF Supper Club (San Francisco - Quince Restaurant)
2018-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Quince Restaurant, 470 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94133, United States
With a strict limit of 20 guests, the intimate affair brings together the tech community with a dose of diplomacy and the arts for lively dinner discussions.

Participants: Victor Boyajian
