MIF Lunch & Learn 18: Finding non-dilutive funding
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In the early days of a spinoff or start-up business, securing adequate funding is critical. But in many cases, founders have to give up some ownership of their company to investors. That's why finding non-dilutive sources of funding is a vital step to ensure future success. But what sources are there? And how difficult is it to obtain? Join our experts, Sahar Ansary, Jimin Guo and Jon Druker, for an informative and inspirational event that could launch your startup career.
Sahar AnsaryÌýis a partner at R&D Partners. She has assisted hundreds of small to large-sized organizations across Canada with SR&ED and E-business tax credit programs for over ten years and has led work on over $50M in related claims. She specializes in identifying and optimizing the technical and financial aspects of various funding programs, maximizing overall tax credits, and managing major accounts. Sahar has significant experience in the aerospace, medical device, and software industries.
Jimin Guo is a proud º«¹úÂãÎè graduate with a PhD in Experimental Medicine.ÌýAt the National Research Council (NRC), Jimin first worked as a Research Officer. His colleagues showed him how to design and manufacture thermoplastic point-of-care medical devices at an industrial scale. Today, as an Innovation Investment Advisor, he helps shape collaborative research programs that benefit Canadians. He spends his days evaluating R&D projects, make funding recommendations and, on occasion, serving as a human stress ball for scientists in need of support.
Jon DrukerÌýworks as the Director of Innovation at PME MTL West Island. Prior to joining PME MTL Ouest-de-l'ÃŽle, Jon spent over 20 years in the IT sector in a variety of positions, from staff development to product development and marketing. He has worked in companies of all sizes, from multinationals to start-ups, working cross-functionally, for software companies developing solutions for SaaS, mobile and enterprise applications. He has communicated and evangelized various solutions by speaking at conferences, trade shows, webcasts and roundtables. He has traveled the world interviewing stakeholders and executives to understand customer fears and develop go-to-market strategies.