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U of T Workshop February 5th

Is Silicon Valley The Right Fit For My Business

Join us at this informal yet invaluable event designed to equip you with essential insights for navigating Silicon Valley. We are honored to host Joanne Fedeyko, CEO of Connection Silicon Valley and Founder of the Canadian Women’s Network. Joanne will share her knowledge, wisdom, and tips for those considering a journey to the Valley. This casual gathering includes a presentation and an opportunity for Q&A.

Is Silicon Valley the right fit for my business?
  • When is the optimal time to establish a network in Silicon Valley?
  • What are common and critical mistakes that Canadian companies make when pitching to Silicon Valley investors?
  • What qualities and strategies impress Silicon Valley investors, and how do you effectively market to them?
  • What conferences, programs, events, or other opportunities are available for Canadian startups planning a trip to the Valley?
  • How can you maximize your experience during a 3-day visit to Silicon Valley?
Who is this for?
Entrepreneurs, inventors, and researchers interested in pitching to Silicon Valley to scale their businesses globally.


Date: February 5th, 12:00-1:30 PM ET

Joanne's Bio:
Joanne Fedeyko is the Founder & CEO at Connection Silicon Valley (CSV), an organization that helps accelerate Canadian startups from Seed to Scale, and the Founder of the Canadian Women's Network (CWN). With over 900 members, CWN is the preeminent community that connects Canadian founders to an influential network of U.S. investors, mentors and executives to help them grow locally and scale globally. 

She is the Co-Founder and General Partner of Women’s Equity Lab (WEL) Silicon Valley, an angel investment fund with the mission to increase the number of female investors in early-stage startups.

CSV is the Publisher of Disruption Magazine. With 70,000 subscribers, Disruption profiles innovators in emerging industries to amplify their voice on the global stage.

Joanne is an Advisor to startups and a Founding Board Member of CELS (Canadian Entrepreneurs in Life Science) which provides accelerator programs for startups looking to expand and raise capital in the U.S.

Joanne hails from Alberta and has lived in Silicon Valley since 1999. 

How do you identify your gender?*
Do you identify as an Indigenous person (First Nations, Métis or Inuit)?*
Do you have interest in receiving information about our Immersion Program: Pathway to Silicon Valley?*
Do you have an interest in receiving more information about our Fundraising Accelerator?*
Disruption Magazine Subscription*

Please RSVP to let us know how many people will be attending!