Planning for an AGM during the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020-06-04 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and we navigate our way through the unknown, we invite you to join us for a complimentary one-hour webinar discussing important considerations for issuers and other stakeholders when convening and holding annual shareholder meetings (AGMs) in Canada.
During this session, our panelists will provide practical guidance on various matters that may impact the timing, the format (virtual, in-person, hybrid), voting, etc. of AGMs.
Topics include: The impact of companies’ constating documents, corporate law, securities laws and stock exchange rules on AGMs; Reflection on the past two months – changes we have seen thus far; What we can expect for AGMs post COVID-19
Moderator: Scott Rozansky
Panelists: Kimberly Burns, Danny Wakeling and Ora Wexler
Please confirm your attendance by Tuesday, June 2, 2020
RSVP:
https://insights.dentons.com/159/16424/landing-pages/rsvp-blank.asp?sid=blankform

No Stupid Questions: Cashflow + Business Resilience
2020-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
This webinar is hosted by L-SPARK + MNP
With news about the global coronavirus pandemic continually evolving, business owners are understandably worried and confused. There are immense risks amidst the disruption we are all experiencing. With that also comes new opportunities to serve your customers and position your company for post-pandemic success.
Some COVID resilience strategies will include: Stretching your cash position; Cash Flow Modelling; CEWS; Workshare program; CEBA

Venture Tech Pop-up Espresso Shot -- Global Data Privacy: Navigating Data Compliance, Management and Best Practices in the 'New Normal'
2020-06-02 12:15 - 13:15 UTC
Join Dentons Global Venture Technology Group for lively discussions with a uniquely global perspective as we bring together experienced founders, CEOs and investors from across leading tech sectors to discuss a variety of cutting edge topics.
Panelists:
• Vivek Narayanadas | Shopify, California
• Jonathan Cohen | Via, NY
• Nick Graham | Dentons, London
• Chantal Bernier | Dentons, Ottawa
• Victor H. Boyajian | Dentons, Meatpacking NY
RSVP
https://insights.dentons.com/80/15068/landing-pages/rsvp-prefill—june-2-canada.asp?sid=75e308dd-5ddf-4128-9bf5-7f5a78d70087

How to participate in a distressed M&A environment
2020-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Join Dentons’ Corporate group as we discuss how to ease the stress in distressed M&A.
Topics to be covered will include:

Buyer and seller considerations outside of a formal bankruptcy/insolvency process
Buyer and seller considerations for transactions undertaken in a formal process
Considerations applicable to other stakeholders, including lenders and major shareholders

Click here to register.
We hope you can join us!

How to effectively surf the COVID-19 wave: tips from top industry leaders
2020-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Dentons, BMO, EY, BDC, EDC, and NRC (IRAP) invite you to join us for a complimentary webinar featuring a panel of industry experts who will discuss strategies to effectively “surf the COVID-19 wave” during these turbulent times.
Distinguished members of our panel will share their insights, first-hand experience and advice on a variety of topics, aimed at helping you make informed decisions to conquer the current uncertainty.
To learn more about the event and to attend click here.

Navigating New Realities – How Venture and Cleantech Companies in British Columbia Can Weather the COVID-19 Crisis
2020-04-27 13:15 - 14:15 UTC
Join us as a panel of experts provides insight into current market conditions and discuss best practices and strategies on securing private investments, maximizing existing cashflows and accessing government stimulus subsidies to mitigate the financial impacts of COVID-19.
Please note, this session will be offered in English only.
We kindly as you to confirm your attendance by no later than Friday, April 24, 2020.

TechTO Retail
2020-04-23 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | LoyaltyOne, 351 King Street East, Suite 200, Toronto, Canada
TechTO Retail showcases the digital disruptions and creative collaborations that are reinventing retail strategies, both now and into the future.
Speakers include:
Andy Mauro, Co-Founder & CEO of Automat.ai
Chantal Bernier, Counsel at Dentons
Jason Maghanoy, Head of Business Development at St. Joseph Media
Anna Tobin, Co-Founder & CEO of Dear Eleanor

Venture Tech Lunch Breaks: Live Stream Series - Emerging Growth Companies: Operating your company through a downturn
2020-04-21 12:15 - 13:00 UTC
Welcome to our Venture Tech Lunch Breaks live stream series. Join us each week for a discussion with a uniquely global perspective as we bring together experienced founder’s, CEO’s and investors from across leading tech sectors.
We are ll navigating unchartered territory at the moment so we want to provide a live forum that lets you connect, converse and hear insights on navigating uncertainty with tech insiders from Silicon Valley, London, Singapore, New York, Europe and beyond.
Panelists

Andrew Cleland | Comcast Ventures, NY
Al Subbloie | CEO, Budderfly and former CEO, Tangoe, NY
Rebekka Hye–Knudsen | Berlin
Chase Irwin | Toronto
Victor Boyajian | Meatpacking NY

Please see attached link to RSVP

#SaaSChats: Surviving + Thriving in the ‘New Normal’ (via Twitter at @LSPARKGlobal)
2020-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
COVID-19 certainly came as a shock to the world, and we were left trying to navigate life in the middle of a global pandemic. The best way to adapt is to learn from each other and to share our experiences. We are not alone in this, and the world is working to steer through this together.
Join us for a special edition of #SaaSChats on Twitter. We’ll be focusing on how to navigate your industry as we face the challenges of COVID-19, and what we can learn from this pandemic.

CANADA - COVID-19: Manage the financial impact on your business (Webinar)
2020-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Webinar
Have you had to close up shop or change the way you operate your store or restaurant due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Lightspeed has teamed up with Dentons, Deloitte, Dentons, KPMG and Planday to help you learn more about the federal and financial resources available to help you weather the storm. The experts:
– Scott Rozansky, Partner, Dentons’ Corporate and Commercial law practice
– Anamika Gadia, Partner and National Lead, Restructuring & Turnaround, KPMG
– Garrett McHugh, North American Sales and Customer Success Manager, Planday
– Jonathan Couture-Caza, Manager, Financial Advisory, Deloitte
Topics covered:
– Federal resources, access and eligibility
– Tax credits and other financial resources available to SMBs
– Guidelines for employers on HR best practices and policies
Please register on the link below.

Responding to Covid-19 - Government Economic Relief Measures for Canadian Businesses
2020-04-09 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
The discussion will focus on the different economic measures implemented by the Canadian Government (as well as provincial, local, municipal, etc.) to support businesses and individuals affected by the impact of Covid-19. Almost every day a new program is announced or the government provides additional clarity on previously announced programs. We will also spend some time evaluating the effectiveness of these programs on venture and early stage companies and discussing the expected VC matching program to be announced by the BDC.
Join Techstars and Dentons to discuss COVID-19 government economic relief measures for Canadian businesses.
Speakers:
Mike Hollinger, Partner, Dentons
Scott Rozansky, Partner, Dentons
Moderated by Tariq Haddadin, Program Director, Techstars Toronto

Responding to COVID-19: Government Economic Relief Measures for Canadian Businesses
2020-04-09 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
Join Techstars and Dentons to discuss COVID-19 government economic relief measures for Canadian businesses.
Speakers:

Mike Hollinger, Partner, Dentons
Scott Rozansky, Partner, Dentons
Moderated by Tariq Haddadin, Program Director, Techstars Toronto

Please register with link provided.

ELEVATE - Main Stage - The Future of Work
2020-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Webinar
The Elevate Main Stage has featured world-class speakers from Michelle Obama to Eric Schmidt. These icons will now be closer than ever with Elevate Main Stage: Livestream Edition!
Adam Grant, best-selling author, Wharton Professor, TED Talks speaker and leading organizational psychologist in conversation with Candice Faktor, Host of Gamechanger Sessions.
Join the conversation as they dive deep into resilience — the future of work in uncertain times.

SaaS Showcase Ottawa 2020
2020-03-31 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada
L-SPARK is hosting its annual SaaS Showcase — A celebration of startups, an opportunity to connect face-to-face with members of the tech community. Alongside L-SPARK graduates, there will also be startups from other organizations on-stage.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will be going to the Ottawa chapter of Technovation – a worldwide program that encourages female students to get into tech. (www.technovationchallenge.org)

Queen's Venture Network - (Venue could change to Webinar)
2020-03-31 17:00 - 19:30 UTC | Dentons Toronto, 77 King Street W, Suite 400, Toronto, M5K0A1, Canada
Join Queen’s Venture Network (Toronto) for an evening of mini Ted’esque talks as we hear from a variety of founders and funders who have experience with the different funding options for your venture, the different approaches, and what works/doesn’t work.

Women-in-Tech: Women on Venture Boards
2020-03-25 08:00 - 09:45 UTC | New York, NY
Dentons’ Women-in-Tech group, together with the National Venture Capital Association, is hosting a breakfast and panel discussion, featuring Rebecca Kaden of Union Square Ventures, Ellie Wheeler of Greycroft, and Maria Molland of Thinx; and moderated by Helen Reeves.

Valhalla Angels Vancouver Private Forum
2020-03-19 15:00 - 19:00 UTC
Valhalla Angels is one of Canada’s most active angel investment group with our Founder, R. Stewart Thompson, named Angel of The Year for 2018 and long-standing member, Derrick Hunter, CEO of Bluesky Equities, member and one of the most active early-stage capital investors in Alberta, was named the NACO Canadian Angel of the Year for 2019.The forum was established in 2003 with members having biotech, real-estate, oil & gas, health & life sciences, hospitality & transportation, and information & communication technologies backgrounds.
Each month Valhalla Angels holds a private investor forum for our members in each of our chapter cities; Edmonton, Calgary, Kelowna, and Vancouver. Investors have the opportunity to hear up to 4 – 10-minute company pitches followed by a question and answer session. In addition, each forum gives the investor members, sponsor representatives, presenting companies, and invited guests the opportunity to network and discuss the deals.

Cocktail entrepreneuriat FinTech Québec / France
2020-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
La Station FinTech Montréal et Bleu Blanc Tech, La French Tech de Montréal, sont heureux de vous inviter à ce cocktail Québec-France où deux entrepreneurs en FinTech viendront témoigner de leur expérience de part et d’autre de l’Atlantique et partager leurs conseils pour ceux et celles qui voudraient se lancer en affaires!
Lors de la soirée, nous officialiserons également la signature d’un protocole de collaboration visant à soutenir les FinTech françaises qui veulent s’installer en Amérique du Nord, depuis Montréal, et les entrepreneurs québécois qui veulent développer leur marché en France. En outre, ce partenariat favorisera les synergies entre les deux écosystèmes pour les investisseurs et entrepreneurs en FinTech désireux d’explorer des opportunités d’affaires au Québec et en France.

Harvard Business School's Club of NY: Competing in the Age of AI
2020-03-11 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Dentons Midtown, New York, 1221 6th Avenue, New York, NY, 10020
Dentons Global Venture Technology is hosting a presentation by Harvard Business School professor Marco Iansiti about his new book, Competing in the Age of AI: Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World.

BDO VC Pitch Day 2020 Pre-Party
2020-03-04 06:00 - 21:00 UTC | Assembly Chef’s Hall, 111 Richmond Street West, Toronto, Canada
BDO Canada LLP invites you to a night of networking with members of the tech community on the night before VC Pitch Day! Join for cocktails and appetizers while you meet and network with Toronto’s technology ecosystem. You will have an opportunity to connect with the selected companies who will pitch to BDO’s panel of VCs and learn about their story.

L-Spark - Free Co-Working Day
2020-02-28 | L-Spark, 340 Legget Drive, Suite 140, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
New this year, L-Spark will be offering free co-working days to members of our community looking to work out of an engaging and dynamic space with other entrepreneurs who are at similar stages. You’ll get access to the space for the day, all the coffee you can drink, free WiFi and a great community.

GreenSky President's Club Meeting - Investment in Funnelytics
2020-02-26 16:00 - 19:30 UTC | Dentons Toronto, 77 King Street W, Suite 400, Toronto, M5K0A1, Canada
Showcasing Funnelytics: a digital marketing platform with the unique ability to map a customer journey from ad to engagement. Funnelytics’ visual canvas allows digital marketers to plan, track, and optimize their campaigns. In only twenty-one months since Funnelytics was founded, the company has generated $3.5M in revenue, has built a community of 95,000+ free users, 10,000+ paying customers, and over 1,000 customers on recurring plans (only eight months after plans were made available). In addition, the platform has tracked over 414M people tracking across 4,600+ websites and will be leveraging the funds raised to expand this tracking capability.
Mikael Dia, the CEO of Funnelytics, will present shortly after 4PM and networking with snacks and drinks will continue until 7:30. The meeting will be at the offices of Dentons Canada LLP, 77 King Street West, Suite 400, Toronto-Dominion Centre Toronto, ON M5K 0A1 Canada. You may sign up to the meeting through this invitation. If you are unable to attend but are interested in learning more about Funnelytics, please reach out to me directly for additional information (npeet@greenskycapital.com).

BitAngels Investor Breakfast
2020-02-26 08:00 - 11:00 UTC
Join as we present top Blockchain startups pitch in front of a crowd of VC’s and Accredited Investors.
Be ready for quality presentations, thoughtful industry speakers, and valuable networking and collaboration.
Use Promo Code – BIBT-DENTONS28

L-Spark Workshop - No Stupid Questions: Term Sheets 101 Workshop
2020-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | L-Spark, 340 Legget Drive, Suite 140, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Come and learn about term sheets in this intensive, hands-on workshop designed for tech startups.
Chase Irwin, Partner at Dentons, will be hosting No Stupid Questions: Term Sheets 101 – an opportunity for founders to learn how to prepare the structure and paperwork of their company the right way in connection with raising capital, and when and how to engage and work with lawyers efficiently throughout the process.
Interested in joining? Reserve your seat here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/no-stupid-questions-term-sheets-101-workshop-tickets-92345191955

L-Spark Unplugged - Skating Edition
2020-02-14 08:30 - 11:30 UTC | Rideau Canal 375 Queen Elizabeth Driveway
L-SPARK #UNPLUGGED was launched 6 months ago in response to a report produced by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Going It Alone: The Mental Health and Well-Being of Canada’s Entrepreneurs, highlighted statistics that we, unfortunately, already knew to be true: being an entrepreneur can be mentally taxing.
We strongly believe that one of the first ways we can change these statistics is by creating containers of openness around these challenges and share our stories to ensure that founders realize they are not alone in their struggles and work together to figure out how we can help each other out.
We will be meeting at the entrance to the Canal by the Canal Ritz restaurant and then skating towards Parliament.

Techstars Toronto February Second Thursday
2020-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join Techstars staff, alumni, community leaders and friends for networking, beverages, and snacks. Come out to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and network with Techstars founders and friends living in and around the Toronto area.

How to Raise a Seed Round (New York, NY)
2020-02-11 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Dentons Midtown, New York, 1221 6th Avenue, New York, NY, 10020
Dentons Global Venture Technology Group is hosting a panel discussion on early stage venture financing. Moderated by Chris Errico, Co-Chair of the US Startup Program at Dentons, the panel will include: Dorothy Ren of NextView Ventures, Melanie Elturk of HauteHijab, Songe LaRon of Squire, and Mat Kaliski of Rubicon Venture Capital.

Thinking North Presents: Think: Disruptors
2020-02-06 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Dentons Toronto, 77 King Street W, Suite 400, Toronto, M5K0A1, Canada
Thinking North is a Canadian brain trust specializing in different genres of investments with the goal of finding select opportunities.
Their investment network consists of angel investors, venture capitalists, financial executives, and business owners.
Join us for an evening of presentations, networking and informational sessions on the risks and rewards associated with small cap investing at Dentons, Toronto.
If you would like to attend, please email your RSVP to danielle@thinkingnorth.com

Privacy 2020 Pop-Up Event: The Intersection of Tech, GDPR/CCPA and Closing Deals
2020-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Venture Tech Centre at Meatpacking, 22 Little West 12th Street, New York, 10014-1321, United States
Dentons is hosting a privacy pop-up event, featuring Nick Graham, Global Co-Chair of Dentons Privacy and Cybersecurity Group, and Todd Daubert, Global Leader of Dentons TMT Group, as they discuss the key issues for 2020 across the complex data privacy landscape.

Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of NY Monthly Pitch Night (New York, NY)
2020-02-03 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Dentons Midtown, New York, 1221 6th Avenue, New York, NY, 10020
Dentons is hosting Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of New York’s monthly pitch nights.
