InterGen Activate: The DriveWyze Seed To Exit Story

InterGen invites you to an exclusive fireside chat on the DriveWyze founder and investor journeys. DriveWyze, a recently exited Alberta-based SaaS company transforming road transportation, and their early investor, Inovia Capital, will share the inside story of building, scaling, and exiting.

Fred Ko and Brian Heath from DriveWyze, alongside Shawn Abbott of Inovia Capital, will walk you through the pivotal decisions, challenges, and breakthroughs on this Seed-to-Exit journey. 

Join InterGen’s Program Director, Khalid Hansraj to unpack:

• Angel vs. VC seed-stage term sheets
• Valuation strategies that drive returns
• Key moments that shaped DriveWyze’s path from startup to scale-up
• Investment selection
• Risk management
• Deal structuring

As an angel investor, gain exclusive insights into how strategic investment decisions, visionary leadership, and long-term growth strategies led to a successful exit.

This event is only for accredited investors. 

Who Qualifies as an Accredited Investor?
In Alberta, an accredited investor meets specific financial criteria, such as:

• $1M+ in financial assets (cash, stocks, bonds)
• $200K+ annual income ($300K with a spouse) for the past two years
• $5M+ in total assets

 

Should you have any questions or require additional details, please do not hesitate to reach contact Alexandria Cuckow at alexandria@intergenconnect.com.

Date: March 26th, 2025.

Location: Roynat Capital, 1700, 225 6 Avenue SW

Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

 

Meet the Speakers

Fred Ko & Brian Health | DriveWyze

Brian Heath and Fred Ko are accomplished entrepreneurs and together co-founded Drivewyze, a successful company that was started 22 years ago. Their strategic leadership and innovative approach helped Drivewyze become a leader in the transportation industry. Brian was CEO and President and Fred was in the role of EVP Operations. In August 2024, Drivewyze was sold, marking the end of an era and the beginning of new opportunities. They continue to be a sought-after advisors, mentors, and investors, leveraging thier vast experience to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Shawn Abbott | Co-founder, Inovia Capital

A co-founder of Inovia Capital, Shawn has played a key role in venture capital and governance across top startups. He was an early investor in DriveWyze and brings decades of experience in scaling technology companies.