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From Big Tech to Healthcare: Zameer Rizvi’s Mission to Improve Patient Care

Ontario-based Zameer Rizvi is the Founder & CEO of Odesso and has a great entrepreneurial story.

Zameer has two decades of institutional and professional experience with notable companies such as Amazon, VMware, Amgen, Citrix, and Blackberry.

Patient care has been deeply neglected as healthcare systems are overburdened and underfunded. Zameer recognized this in and realized he had to do something and so he launched Odesso in 2017. Odesso helps healthcare providers shift focus back to the patient by alleviating operational challenges. The company powers some of the most notable players in North America’s healthcare industry today. Odesso helps healthcare providers shift focus back to the patient by alleviating operational challenges. The company powers some of the most notable players in North America’s healthcare industry today.

He’d love to share his journey, why he started the company, where it’s at and how it’s helping solve one of North America’s biggest health challenges today.


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Bridging a gap by connecting clients with independent, highly skilled cleaners

Nick Ross, Co-Founder and Acting CEO of Home Spritz, is a dynamic leader with more than a decade of software development experience. A self-professed tech enthusiast, Nick has honed his expertise in team leadership and contributed to reputable FinTech companies. His entrepreneurial drive is evident in his track record of product development across startups and established enterprises.


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From Journalist to PR Powerhouse: How Jonathon Narvey Helps Tech Companies Shine

Jonathon Narvey is the CEO and Founder of Mind Meld PR, a Vancouver-based public relations agency specializing in securing media coverage for tech companies. Before establishing Mind Meld PR, Jonathon built his career as a journalist, primarily covering business and technology topics. He also held various marketing and communications roles within the tech sector, further honing his expertise.

On social media, Jonathon frequently shares valuable tips for companies aiming to secure news coverage, paired with insightful and feisty commentary on the media industry and current events.

A storyteller at heart, Jonathon leads a talented team dedicated to delivering impactful results. While his team operates globally, Jonathon is based in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, at the heart of the west coast’s thriving tech hub.


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From launching in the pandemic to leading change in bio-technology

Dr. Stephanie Willerth is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Victoria and an international leader in biomaterials and tissue engineering. She founded the award-winning biotechnology spin off company – Axolotl Biosciences in March 2020. The company sells bio-inks for printing human tissues.


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A Trailblazer in Sales and Marketing with Over Three Decades of Mastery!

Embarking on a remarkable journey in the realm of B2B along with B2C sales and marketing, Tony Scaffeo has dedicated more than 30 years to mastering the intricacies of sales processes, training, and management.

His career, marked by significant milestones, began with a stellar performance at Soundsaround Inc., a prominent consumer electronics retail chain based in Calgary.

As Vice President Tony distinguished himself as a top-notch revenue generator, outperforming competitors across Canada and significantly contributing to Soundsaround’s growth witnessed an exponential increase in annual sales, soaring from $5 million to a staggering $50 million.

Tony’s innovative approach led to the creation of the iconic “12-hour Liquidation Sale,” a landmark event in Canadian retail history.

This event alone generated a breathtaking $4 million in sales from a single location in just one day, setting a national record.


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Serial Entrepreneur’s Secrets: From $500K to $45M Revenue!

Graeme Barlow is CEO of Iversoft. He’s co-founded 4 companies, including a digital currency company in the early 2000s that was later acquired by WoWMine in 2006. In 2010, he co-founded RocketOwl Inc, a social gaming company that achieved significant growth on Facebook and was ultimately acquired by Keshet Technologies in 2014. In 2014, he co-founded ProPetSoftware, an industry-leading business management platform for the pet industry. Today ProPet Software remains privately held and is one of the leading solutions serving over 5 million customers. In 2016 he joined Iversoft to help build a world-class software development agency that specializes in mobile and emerging technologies. Since joining the company they have moved from $500k in annual services revenue to generating more than $45 Million in lifetime services revenue. As a serial entrepreneur for two decades, his ventures have spanned multiple industries, employing hundreds of people globally, and garnering multi-seven-figure annual revenues. Graeme is also a seasoned investor and advisor, with a presence in business publications such as Business Insider, Venture Beat, and more.


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Revolutionizing Food Supply Chains: Wayne McIntyre’s Mission for a Truck-Free Future!

Wayne McIntyre is the founder and CEO of Relocalize, a cleantech company that is transforming food supply chains by using autonomous micro-factories to decarbonize food production.

With over 20 years of experience in helping technology companies accelerate growth, Wayne brings a diverse background in business strategy, technology, and corporate law. He has a proven track record of leading successful growth transformations, building high-performing commercial teams, and developing and executing Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) strategies for both large and small technology firms.

Under Wayne’s leadership, Relocalize is disrupting the food and beverage industry by decentralizing manufactured food production, eliminating middle-mile trucking, and significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This innovation increases supply chain efficiency for grocery retailers. Wayne’s mission is to create a truck-free future for the food industry, delivering sustainable, eco-friendly products that benefit retailers, consumers, and the environment.


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The Canadian Marketing Maverick Revolutionizing Tech and Fintech with Bold Strategies and Real-World Success

Victoria Taylor, hailing from Vancouver, Canada, is the marketing consultant you want on your entrepreneurial journey. With nine years of experience and a sharp focus on the tech, SaaS, and fintech sectors, she’s not just talking the talk—she’s walking the walk. As the founder of Xisme, Victoria is revolutionizing how businesses create and interact with content. Her professional journey has taught her that success is about more than just hitting targets; it’s about embracing challenges and growing with them. Whether leading workshops or executing game-changing strategies, Victoria brings her unique blend of expertise, wit, and no-nonsense advice to every project. Tune in as she shares the real lessons she’s learned from her path to becoming a successful entrepreneur.


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When fundraising make sure your deck is solid, the story is solid and you have the right investor

Liran Belenzon is the CEO of BenchSci, a biomedical artificial intelligence company he co-founded in 2016. BenchSci’s mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research, by empowering scientists to design more successful experiments.

BenchSci has grown to over 300 people and raised more than $200 million from top investors, including Google’s Gradient Ventures and F-Prime. BenchSci works with 15 of the world’s top 20 pharma companies, over 4,300 academic institutions, and more than 40,000 scientists. As CEO, Liran strives to inspire people to be the best version of themselves and to make a positive impact on the world. Liran emigrated to Toronto, Canada, and completed his MBA at The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. While at Rotman, he worked in the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), where he met BenchSci co-founders Tom Leung, David Chen, and Elvis Wianda. As a passionate entrepreneur, Liran envisions a future where Toronto and Canada are global leaders in entrepreneurship.


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Unlock Success: Why Mastering Survival Skills is Your First Step to Building a Thriving Future

Steeson Mathew is passionate about innovative ideas and is always looking to promote innovation. Steeson shares his journey from India to Canada, where he studied business management and civil technology. Steeson also shared his past experience working in parking lots while studying. And now as founder of Loop Parking he’s pioneering smart parking solutions for cities. Loop Parking, with its AI-driven ParkSense+ feature, offers drivers real-time parking availability, streamlining city life and reducing congestion.


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