Show Me The Money: Financial Panel
October 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
Want to find financing for your business but aren’t sure how?
Making the right financing decisions is crucial for your business, but the process can be confusing and risky. While raising funds might be the fastest way to scale and capture the market, improper use of leverage could imperil your business.
Join our panel of funding experts as they explore various financial options available to you, including community and government grants, loans, bank financing, venture capital, and other alternate sources.
When else do you get the chance to pick the brains of this many experts in one evening? Get access to expert knowledge and industry insights for only $20.00!
About the panelists:
Kevin Dugal | Regional Team Leader Qc, Business Development, Futurpreneur
Kevin Dugal has extensive experience in funding, investment, and portfolio management. Throughout his career, he has made financial resources accessible to thousands of businesses and non-profits in various vertical markets with impactful missions.
Lynn McDonald | Regional Manager, Montreal, EVOL
Throughout her career, Ms. Lynn McDonald has assisted a number of companies from different sectors in their strategic planning, financing, and governance. She has worked mainly in the investment industry, notably as vice president of private placements, at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. During this period, she was a member of the Board of directors of some fifteen companies in Canada, the United States, and Europe. From 2014 to 2017, Ms. McDonald was a member of the Business Takeovers, Major Investments, and Equity Investments Committee of Capital régional et coopératif Desjardins, an investment fund with assets of approximately $ 2 billion.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Sherbrooke, an MBA from the University of Western Ontario, and the CFA and ICD.D designations.
Gilbert Samaha, General Manager, PME
A civil engineer who holds an MBA and a Specialized Graduate Diploma in Finance, Gilbert Samaha started his career in banking, more specifically in financing for SMBs. His interest in entrepreneurship convinced him to change his career path and led him to work in two CLDs on Montréal Island. He has more than a decade’s experience in business financing and start-ups, and over the course of his career has helped many entrepreneurs launch, finance and develop their projects.
His training and years of experience have given him the solid analytical skills needed to diagnose different business plans.
Guillaume de Tilly–Dion, Vice-President, Relationship Management, RBC
With 15 years of experience in nurturing new businesses, Guillaume is a seasoned economist with a passion for sales and business development. Known for their strategic insights and dedication to fostering innovation, he has been instrumental in guiding startups towards sustainable growth and success.
Fabiha Hassan, Account Manager, Virtual Business Centre, BDC
Fabiha Hassan is an Account Manager for the Partnership Team in the Virtual Business Center at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). She graduated from McGill University in May 2022 with a Double Major in Economics and International Development Studies, alongside a minor in Social Entrepreneurship. Fabina is passionate about helping entrepreneurs which is why she specifically works with our micro-clients ranging from Futurpreneur, the FACE coalition, and other underserved groups.
Pre-registration is required. Available as an online, live-streaming webinar.
