Mathematical entrepreneurship is on the rise. This event is meant for students and researchers in the mathematical sciences who have an idea for a startup company, or who want to learn more about the resources and pathways available to entrepreneurs. The Fields Institute will host venture capitalists and startup founders, to share their experiences, approaches to developing ideas and securing funding for them. Following a question and answer session there will be a networking reception in the Institute.

Students from Fields affiliated universities seeking funding to attend should contact Tyler Wilson at twilson@fields.utoronto.ca.

Panelists:

• Grace Castillo - Soyao, Founder and CEO at Self Care Catalysts
• Dan Rosen, d1g1t
• Ian Ainsworth, Extreme Venture Partners Inc
• Adam Felesky, Portage Ventures
• Hussam Ayyad, Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships, DMZ Ryerson University

Moderator: Dr. Karen Sievewright, Chief Innovation Officer at hjc. Former Managing Director, Banting & Best Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at University of Toronto