The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) is presenting a series of one-day bootcamps next month for new media and wireless companies interested in pitching VCs in California. The deadline for applying is tomorrow, so if you're interested apply today online.
The one-day program is part of the California Market Access Program for Canadian Technology Companies and will feature experienced investors from both the Silicon Valley and San Diego markets, and is specifically designed to help facilitate access to the California market. The scheduled dates across Western Canada include:
Pitch Preparation topics will include:
Following the Regional Boot Camp, organizers will identify the early stage companies with the best chances for success in California and they'll be invited to participate in formal pitching sessions which are scheduled to take place in both Silicon Valley and San Diego.
Rob Lewis
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His diverse background includes stints in International Trade Finance, Web Development, and Enterprise Software and he is a graduate of the University of British Columbia, British Columbia Institute of Technology, and Simon Fraser University.
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