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ABOUT 48HRS

Held in the heart of Silicon Valley, this exclusive gathering connects the brightest minds in the Canadian entrepreneurial ecosystem with seasoned experts and investors. Twice a year, over two transformative days, attendees immerse themselves in a high-energy environment.

BETTER TOGETHER

More than an event series, 48Hrs is a vital conduit for Canada's daring founders to come together, share their experiences, and refine their entrepreneurial path, gaining the support they need to overcome challenges and build exceptional, global companies.

OUR EXPERTS

C100 relies on its expert members to advise our Fellows and leadership teams. Their guidance helps to transform these organizations into resilient companies capable of surviving the challenges presented by rapid expansion in highly competitive markets.

Shuman Ghosemajumder
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Co-Founder & CEO

Reken

Lara Cumberland
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COO

Pacaso

Harley Finkelstein
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President

Shopify

Michelle Gonzales
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CVP and Global Head of M12

Microsoft's Venture Fund

Heather Kirby
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Former CPO

Recursion Pharmaceuticals

Mike Murchison
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Co-Founder & CEO

Ada

Jeff Ryan
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CPO

McAfee

Joanna Lee Shevelenko
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General Partner

f7 Ventures

Henry Shi
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Co-Founder

Super.com

Patrick Spence
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CEO

Sonos

Zeya Yang
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General Partner

a16z

THE WHO, WHAT
& WHY IT MATTERS

We bring together a network of seasoned builders, operators, and investors dedicated to supporting Canadian entrepreneurs. With panels, breakout sessions, and fireside chats, attendees tackle their most pressing challenges and opportunities. The result - Fellows walk away with actionable advice for scaling and achieving global success.

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WHAT FELLOWS ALUMNI ARE SAYING

48Hrs provides a high-value, protected space for founders to connect away from the world's distractions. It allows attendees to dive deep into discussions and forge genuine relationships with those at the forefront of innovation.

Chris O’Neill
Terralynn Forsyth
Co-Founder
FutureFit AI

48Hrs was an incredible experience. We were grateful to be part of it - the calibre of the speakers, investors, mentors, and other Fellows was top-notch. We walked away with lifelong friendships and a list of action items!

Chris O’Neill
Connie Lo
Co-Founder
Three Ships Beauty

The most underrated quality of a successful startup founder is being determined and never losing sight of your ‘why.’ 48Hrs reminds founders of this, bringing together people committed to helping them make that impact.

Chris O’Neill
Connor Wilson
Founder & CEO
Pilot

Being part of C100's Fellowship means you’re never alone on your entrepreneurial journey. It’s an essential program for any founder looking to scale globally and make a significant impact.

Chris O’Neill
Martin Basiri
CEO/Founder
Passage

We have all the ingredients to establish Canada as a tech powerhouse where we punch above our weight globally. C100 can help connect the Canadian tech ecosystem and be an indispensable resource to founders and tech leaders.

Chris O’Neill
Mike Wessinger
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
PointClickCare | Charter Member

The fellowship and friendship among Canadian founders were invaluable. It sparks courage to take the calculated risks for survival today so our companies can thrive tomorrow.

Chris O’Neill
Julia Rivard Dexter
Founder
Shoelace Learning

Our goals for 48Hrs were to expand our network, take operating learnings back to the team, and draw inspiration to take bigger swings. 48Hrs helped us accomplish all three. The panel discussions led to several 'aha moments'.

Chris O’Neill
Matthew McLellan
Co-Founder
Halp

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