Events and Webinars
Upcoming Events and Webinars
Past Events and Webinars
Leveraging Energy Focused Government Programs in Canada
Overview: If you’re in the energy sector and would like to explore how to maximize government-funded initiatives to scale up without giving up equity, then this webinar is for you. This interactive session
Why Bankers Say “NO” to Startups
Overview: This is an interactive webinar on Understanding Financing Structures and How to Leverage Assets. Nowadays, various financial tools offer Founders flexible working capital to expand their business. Asset-based loans
Accessing Growth Capital through Successful Concept Design & Engineering
Overview: Having an idea and making it real are two different things. Solving design problems from the beginning can improve your products and help ace pitches. Learn how enhancing your
Why Bankers say “No” to Startups – How to Leverage Assets that You Already Have
Overview: OKR Financial in collaboration with ventureLAB, will be hosting this interactive webinar on Understanding Financing Structures & How to Leverage Assets. Certain financial tools offer founders flexible working capital
How to Win Grants: Insider Tips from OKR Financial and Pocketed
Overview: Want to learn the basics of grant funding and how to best leverage this channel? Whether it’s confusion surrounding eligibility, lack of time, or both, today’s entrepreneurs often struggle to
Extending the Runway: Leveraging Non-Dilutive Financing Sources
Overview: Looking for funding options to help accelerate your company’s growth? Look beyond expensive equity financing and examine non-dilutive funding (Any kind of funding that does not require you to
Debt vs Equity: 10 Questions Every Entrepreneur Must Answer
Overview: The financing options that are best suited for one business may not be the right fit for another. Capital has never been as accessible as it is today, so
Grow and Scale Agri-Tech with Non-Dilutive Funding
Overview: If you would like to excel in Agri-Tech venture and innovation without losing equity, then this webinar is for you. Catering to startups and scale-ups, this session will discuss
Leveraging Government Funding to Fuel Your Business
Overview: Join us for an interactive webinar on leveraging government funded programs to become a profitable and self-sustaining business. Learn what the right types of Government Funded Programs are for
#CanStartupStories: Investor Tales, Trials and Tribulations
Overview: Please join us as five diverse storytellers share their journey to becoming the Venture Capitalist or Angel Investor that they are today. Presented by Old Kent Road Financial and
Capitalizing on Government Funding to Grow Your Business
Overview: As entrepreneurs, leveraging government funded programs like SR&ED (and others) can be a great option to help you become a more profitable and self-sustaining business. Join OKR Financial at
From Lenders To Entrepreneurs: Tips & Best Practices On Funding & Due Diligence Preparations
Overview: Wondering how capital raising cycle works? Whether it’s debt, equity, or both, fresh entrepreneurs are often unsure of the right leverage they should be pulling. Tailored to all fast-growing
Extending the Runway: Leveraging Non-Dilutive Financing Sources
Overview: Learn simple strategies to maximize your SR&ED tax credit claims and gain an overview of different government grant programs. Considering funding options to help accelerate your company’s growth? Look beyond
Clean Energy Zone’s 2021 Startup Starter Pack: Accessing Government Funding
Overview: An interactive webinar on accessing and leveraging government-funded programs to become a profitable and self-sustaining business. OKR Financial and Ayming Canada, in partnership with Ryerson University, present an interactive webinar on
Energy Talks: How to Capitalize on Energy Focused Government Funded Initiatives
Overview: In this interactive and informative session, learn how Energy sector companies can utilize non-dilutive solutions by maximizing Government funded initiatives. You will learn: How to navigate Government funding for
Raising Equity in a Down Market & Dealing with Debt: a CFO Perspective
Overview: We are living in unprecedented times and never has it been so tough for companies to stay in business. Raising equity to stay afloat and grow is a number
Accelerating Growth with Non-Dilutive Sources of Capital
Overview: Learn how to implement a non-dilutive based financial strategy that can help your business raise capital without giving up control. Join us to learn how to implement a non-dilutive based
AMA: Tax Credits as a Non-Dilutive Source of Capital
Overview: This AMA is best for startups or scale-ups interested in learning about how to access SR&ED financing. The ability to leverage the Canada Revenue Agency’s Scientific Research and Experimental
Investing in High Growth Potential Startups
Overview: If you are passionate about companies with distinct competitive advantages, with the potential to grow across domestic or international markets and are seeking new ways to be part of these developments,
Raising Money Mastery: The Secret to an Impressive Pitch Deck
Overview: Did you know the average venture capital investor will look at a pitch deck for 3 minutes and 44 seconds before deciding whether to meet with a new startup?
Secret Weapon Chats: The Fundamentals of Remote Working
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE REPLAY Overview: The past year has definitely brought its fair share of challenges and changes in every organization across the world, the biggest one being
Using Technology To Accelerate Your Business
Overview: There is no doubt that 2020 was a disruptive year for many businesses, with COVID19 forcing many traditional businesses to move services online and quickly. Some businesses have been
Life Science Venture and Alternative Financing Vehicles
Overview: In partnership with Bio Alberta, a member-driven association that represents and promoted the province’s vibrant and diverse life sciences industry. Takeaways: Learn in-depth how the “debt vs equity” landscape
Guide to Leveraging Government Funding for StartUps
Overview: There are many Government Funding programs available to assist Canadian start-ups with expenses related to R&D, new product development, tapping into international markets and workforce development. Join this webinar
Female Business Founders: Modern Ways of Education with New Forms of Capital
Overview: Join our Fund Administrator Kiran Khuber, as she leads a group of female business founders in the education technology space. Their experience as female leaders and their observations of the industry
Intro to Finance 101 for Business Owners
Overview: Join Alexandra Dawes from Virtual CFO Solutions in her free webinar to learn the key foundations of finance for business owners and entrepreneurs. This is a short introduction to
Moving Forward Alternative Capital Raising Options Post COVID-19
Overview: As many businesses continue to move through Phase 3 and beyond, founders continue to deal with challenges their businesses and investors are facing. This session will focus on alternative
Maximizing Your SR&ED and Innovation Funding
Overview: Discover advantages of SR&ED from both the corporate and investor perspective How to maximize SR&ED via corporate and investment structures, and avoid key risks Gain insights via examples of
Finance 101: Taking Your StartUp To ScaleUp
Overview: Why should you put focus on finance and why is it important? What are the top apps to use for a company that wants to scale? What are the
Raising Capital In Light of Covid-19
Overview: The different types of funding options available The most adequate type of funding for you The amount you need to raise not just to survive the current pandemic but
Updates on the SR&ED Tax Credit, IRAP and Government Programs in light of COVID-19
Overview: Learn the most important updates regarding the SR&ED Tax Credit Incentive Program and how these claims are being processed in light of COVID-19. In partnership with Ayming Canada and
Maximize Non-Dilutive Financing and Government Funding
Overview: How to utilize venture debt for tech entrepreneurs. How does Government funding differ from loans and equity. Educate attendee’s on the funding options available (SR&ED Tax Credits, and Government
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