Industry Panel Discussion: Securing Working Capital for Your Business

In the current economic environment, where liquidity is tight, and a shift towards sustainable growth over growth at all costs has slowed VC investment, securing working capital has become a critical challenge for SMEs.

Companies that can navigate through the slowdown and secure the right sources of working capital will position themselves for sustained success. Join us for a comprehensive panel discussion featuring a distinguished group of experts who will dive into just that.

With deep knowledge of various facets of business financing, our panellists will share their experience and insights on working capital options that are available to businesses and how to best secure them.

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 3rd, 5:00 - 8:00 pm ET

Location: YSpace Markham, 169 Enterprise Blvd, 3rd Floor, Markham, ON, L6G 1B3

Included with Your Ticket: A delicious assortment of food provided Pumpernickle's and one drink ticket. There will be a cash bar available as well.

Hosted By: Easly, BDC and NorthBridge Consultants

Whether you're seeking to understand the nuances of debt financing, how to attract venture capital in this environment, or looking for advice on leveraging government resources, this panel will provide you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your company’s financial future.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from our expert panel and take the opportunity to have your questions answered. Reserve your spot today and position your SME for success in this evolving economic landscape.

Moderator

Sagar Sethi, Senior Director, Commercial Banking, National Bank

Sagar is a skilled finance professional with more than 20 years of experience and a seasoned lender with strong financial analysis and credit structuring skills across multiple industries. He specializes in the origination of complex transactions (Senior/Sub/Mezz), negotiating, credit structuring, financial modelling, deal execution and portfolio management and has a strong track record with an emphasis on long-lasting partnerships both internally and externally.

Panellists

Mohan Markandaier, Managing Partner, Good News Ventures

Mohan is the Managing Partner at Good News Ventures, a pre-seed and seed-stage Venture Capital firm based in Toronto and investing in high-growth technology companies across North America. Since 2017, Good News Ventures has invested in 50+ companies with a few early successful exits. He also mentors and advises start-ups through various incubators and accelerators. Mohan is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits. He co-founded his first company, Pulse Voice, in the Telecom software space, which was later acquired by Enghouse. Prior to joining Good News Ventures, he was an active Angel investor.

Giancarlo Sessa, Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer, Blade Air

Giancarlo Sessa is the co-founder of Blade Filters and Blade Air,- leaders in providing clean air solutions for commercial applications. With a passion for helping founders achieve their goals and create a winning mindset, Giancarlo is an active investor and advisor to start-ups. Recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in Industry and Manufacturing, Giancarlo is an inspiring story of perseverance, vision, and agility. With an unwavering commitment to innovation and a passion for driving positive change, Giancarlo Sessa stands at the forefront of shaping the future of business and sustainability.

Jasmin Ganie-Hobbs, Director, Tech Financing, BDC

As a Senior Technology Banker, Board Member, and Advisor, Jasmin brings to the table both in-depth financial and consulting expertise. She is an astute financial services executive who, for the past 18 years, has worked extensively with many of Canada’s best and brightest companies, especially those in emerging technology, innovation, and knowledge-based industries. Jasmin understands the power of leveraging the financial community and the technology ecosystem to build globally scalable Canadian companies.

Nikhil Rodye, Director, Channel Accounts, Easly

Nikhil has helped companies access non-dilutive cash flow through tax credit financing for nearly a decade. He's also an active member of the Canadian venture capital community. Nikhil's wealth of real-world experience helping Canadian companies get funded through both equity and debt makes him a valuable resource for securing working capital.

Gerry Fung, Partner, North Group

Gerry is a Professional Engineer, accountant, management consultant, angel investor, and an experienced business executive who has worked with Canadian technology companies since 2003. His current practice at North Group focuses on advising early-stage technology start-ups on how to leverage various government funding programs to fund growth.