Investor Reverse Pitch - Supported by ABF4

Investor Reverse Pitch: Investors Compete for Founders’ Attention

This is not a traditional pitch event.
At this Investor Reverse Pitch, investors pitch founders.

Instead of founders trying to impress investors, investors will explain:

• Why founders should choose them as investors

• How they support portfolio companies beyond capital

• What makes them a strong long-term partner

Investors Line-up:

• Moien Giashi, PhD,  Principal at GreenSky Ventures. GreenSky Ventures invests in early-stage Canadian B2B startups, with a strong focus on deep tech. Moien leads investments in technically complex companies and brings experience as a former strategy and business consultant, as well as an academic background with 18 peer-reviewed publications.
• Louis Brown, Director, Business Development at Farm Credit Canada | FCC. FCC is a federal Crown corporation fully invested in Canadian agriculture and food. Louis’ background in agriculture, finance, and capital markets—across multiple geographies and within both large and small organizations—gives him a broad and deep perspective and insight.
• Boyang Li, Principal at Framework Venture Partners. Framework invests in late-seed, Series A, and Series B technology companies, with a focus on vertical SaaS and AI-powered platforms. Boyang sources new investment opportunities, performs investment due diligence and execution, as well as supporting portfolio companies.
• Casey Van Maanen, Associate at GTMfund. GTMfund is a Vancouver-based fund focused on B2B SaaS companies. Casey supports deal sourcing and diligence, mentors students at Front Row Ventures, and advises early-stage startups on go-to-market and presentation strategy.
• Laurence Boudrias, Associate, Venture Capital at NAventures. NAventures is the corporate venture capital arm of National Bank of Canada, investing in early- to mid-stage companies shaping the future of financial institutions. Laurence focuses on banking and fintech market research, supports investment analysis, and helps portfolio companies refine their business models and go-to-market strategies.

 

To keep things interactive, we’ll follow the pitches with a Calgary Startup Trivia Game, then move into structured investor roundtables for direct conversations.

🧠 Calgary Startup Trivia Game
Test your knowledge of Calgary’s startup ecosystem, such as companies like Neo Financial, ZayZoon, Symend, Ontopical etc.

🏆 Trivia Prize:
Top scorer wins $100 Platform Calgary Café gift cards.

🍴 Snacks and beverages will be provided.

 

When: Wednesday Feb 23, 2026 | 2 PM - 5:30 PM MST

Where: KPMG Pitch Stage @ Platform Innovation Centre, 407 9 AVE SE, Calgary, Alberta

Agenda

• 2:00 – 2:30 PM — Guest check-in

• 2:30 – 3:40 PM — Investor reverse pitches + live Q&A

• 3:40 – 4:00 PM — Calgary Startup Trivia Game + Prize Handout

• 4:10 – 5:30 PM — Investor roundtable & open networking

  • First come, first served

  • Table rotations every 20 minutes

 

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Sponsor Introduction:

Alberta Female Founders, Funders, and Fortifiers (ABF4) is dedicated to supporting women in tech through networking events and informative panel discussions. Their network includes founders, executives, service providers, investors, and community supporters.

Meet the lead of the ABF4 planning committee during Investor Roundtable.

• Raissa Espiritu, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Audaxa Ventures, investing in founders with promising tech solutions at the intersection of climate and health.
• Nadia Lachman, Investor at Amplitude Ventures - create, build, and grow precision medicine companies that make a difference in patients’ lives.

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📝 Mission Statement

As a non-profit, Platform Calgary is dedicated to fostering a vibrant tech ecosystem. Proceeds generated through our programs and events directly support our mission, enabling us to enhance Calgary's standing as a premier destination for tech innovation and entrepreneurship. We appreciate your continued support!

 

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