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San Francisco, January 2025 – C100’s Annual Summit returns to San Francisco this February, bringing together Canada’s exceptional tech leaders - founders, CEOs, and executives - alongside prominent Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, investors and operators. 

Designed to inspire, educate, and reconnect Canada’s tech leadership, Summit is the unique platform for thought leadership and actionable insights on building and scaling innovative and impactful Canadian tech companies.

“At C100, we are committed to fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs and catalyzing an economic flywheel of tech innovation and sustainable growth in Canada,” said Michael Buhr, Executive Director of C100. “This year’s Summit continues that tradition by spotlighting inspirational ideas, sharing invaluable learnings, and facilitating connections that accelerate growth for the Canadian ecosystem’s best companies.” 

Highlights from the Speaker Lineup

Attendees gain exclusive access to fireside chats and discussions with some of the most accomplished and inspiring leaders in tech, including:

  • Michelle Zatlyn, Co-Founder, President and COO of Cloudflare, will kick off the Summit in conversation with Michael Buhr. She will share her journey of building a global tech leader and how they broke through scale barriers. 
  • Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, CEO of Xero, will join Janet Bannister, Managing Partner of Staircase Ventures, to explore themes like scaling ventures, managing public companies, and fostering innovation in leadership.
  • David Baszucki, Founder and CEO of Roblox, will share his path to building a $5B global platform and discuss the role of community and creativity in scaling innovation with Anthony Lee, Managing Director of Altos Ventures.
  • Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President of Knix, and Satish Kanwar, Co-Founder of Good Future, will discuss navigating growth and mentorship and offer strategies for scaling while maintaining a strong leadership approach.
  • Jack Newton and Curt Sigfstead of Clio will share their story of scaling a global legal tech company, from building high-calibre teams to the mechanics of raising a Series F and maintaining culture across international markets, with Geneviève Bouthillier of BDC.
  • Katherine Homuth, Founder and CEO of Sheertex and Martin Basiri, Founder and CEO of Passage, will explore how Canada’s tech ecosystem can better support entrepreneurs pursuing bold, transformative ideas, focusing on redefining risk, rethinking investment strategies, and fostering a culture that celebrates ambition and resilience with Sean Silcoff of the Globe and Mail.  
  • Mike Wessinger, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of PointClickCare will reflect on scaling a billion-dollar healthcare tech leader in Canada and share actionable strategies for fostering innovation and leveraging Canadian advantages.

The Summit would not be possible without the continued partnership of C100 Legacy Partners Scotiabank and BDC. The conversations at Summit address critical topics, including redefining risk, rethinking investment strategies, and fostering a culture that embraces ambition, resilience, and innovation in Canadian tech.

A Purpose-Driven Summit

This year’s Summit focuses on delivering actionable learnings for attendees while sparking dialogue on how Canada’s tech ecosystem can collectively drive enduring economic growth. Through thoughtful programming and invaluable connections, C100 aims to equip leaders with the inspirational ambition, tools and insights to overcome ecosystem challenges and scale their companies globally.

About C100

C100 is an unparalleled global network of founders, operators, and investors dedicated to supporting Canada’s highest potential entrepreneurial tech leaders and companies. Established in 2009, C100's mission is to help Canadian-based tech entrepreneurs build and scale impactful global businesses by connecting them with the expertise, networks, and resources of its Silicon Valley and globally-based veteran membership. 

C100 offers programs for early—and growth-stage founders and leadership. These programs provide access to a global network of seasoned builders and operators, offering insights on scaling, risk management, and accelerated execution. This unique member approach ensures that Canadian tech entrepreneurs, regardless of stage, have the resources and guidance to grow and thrive globally. 

C100's membership encompasses over 400 tenured C-suite executives, CEOs, and founders of influential technology companies cumulatively representing a market capitalization of over $10 trillion. Founders in our membership have built companies collectively valued at over $100 billion, and our GP-level investor members represent leading investment firms with a combined AUM of $80 billion. Finally, C100's Fellows and Growth program alumni have collectively raised over $20 billion in venture funding and created over $90 billion in market value. 

To learn more, visit C100.org.