TiECon 2024: A Massive Success!
Congratulations to Bharat Rudra, TiE Ottawa, and the entire team for organizing an outstanding conference on disruptive entrepreneurship. The sold-out event was filled with energy, innovation, and inspiring conversations. The Technology Innovation Management (TIM) – Carleton University Program was there in full force!
The day kicked off with a welcome from Mayor Mark Sutcliffe who presented the City of Ottawa Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards, recognizing the resilience and impact of immigrant entrepreneurs shaping our local economy.
Throughout the day, we heard from industry leaders and changemakers driving sustainable, AI-powered business growth. Key highlights included:
✨ Bootstrapping Panel: Ottawa’s champions of resilience shared the keys to their success, offering invaluable insights on building and scaling ventures from the ground up.
✨ Fireside Chats: Thought-provoking conversations with Laura Fox, Sonya Shorey, and Vinod Khosla touched on success and the challenges of innovation in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape.
✨ AI: Welcome to the Future: Michael Chase captivated the audience with his vision for AI, encouraging us to embrace AI as a catalyst for growth and transformation.
✨ AI Bots Live Demo: Patrick Spychalski and Gordon Gibson brought AI to life, demonstrating how AI tools are reshaping our interactions.
✨ State of Entrepreneurship: Experts Benjamin Bergen and Julia Elvidge examined Canada’s investor landscape and its implications for our entrepreneurs.
The energy in the room was electric, reinforcing Ottawa’s role as a cornerstone in Canada’s innovation ecosystem. I’m excited for future collaborations and to see Ottawa’s continued growth as a leader in tech and entrepreneurship!