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Message from the Chair 3

Conference Schedule 4

Speakers 6

Workshops 8

NBTC Talks 9

Panels 11

Entrepreneurship Competition 12

Capital One Case Competition 13

Career Fair and Start-Up Expo 14

MBNA Wine Reception 15

Sponsors and Partners 16

About Nspire 20

Nspire Recruitment 21

Thank You 22

NBTC 2013 Team 24

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Prepare to enter an entrepreneurial experience that will leave you empowered and inspired. This year’s conference will be one of the largest entrepreneurial gatherings in North America, as we invite over 500 entrepreneurs, visionaries and innovators to share their success stories and inspire us to catalyze our inner potential.

The Nspire Innovation Network is dedicated to bringing forth an event that will help foster the growth of innovation and leadership in the Business and Technology Space. In the next two days, you will have the opportunity to meet a future leader, your next mentor, and potentially a business partner through which you could build your next success story.

With over 25 speakers, 2 world-class competitions, an NBTCtalks series, workshops, panels and a career fair, NBTC 2013 is set out to be one of the largest entrepreneurial gatherings ever held by the Nspire Innovation Network. NBTC is the ultimate pass to networking with some of the most innovative and brightest minds in North America.

We hope that this conference ignites a passion to encourage you to pursue your dreams. We hope that the knowledge and mentorship shared will encourage your interest in building an entrepreneurial mindset. In all, we hope that NBTC 2013 is one of the most memorable conferences you will ever attend.

Sincerely, Diljot Chhina Director of Marketing, NBTC’13

Welcome

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message from the chair

Welcome to the 2013 National Business and Technology Conference

Today, we are bringing together over 400 of North America’s brightest and most talented delegates for a two-day entrepreneurial experience. An experience that is aimed at helping you catalyze your potential, empowering you to pursue your passion, and connecting you with North America’s top leaders and entrepreneurs. This year we are excited to offer you the opportunity to participate in 2 world-class competitions, to listen to the captivating and insightful stories of some of the most powerful and impactful speakers, and to build your skills through our interactive workshops, engaging panels and the NBTCTalks. Through a multitude of networking events, we have built a platform to help you build some truly valuable connections.

Dear Delegate,

NBTC would not have been possible without our generous sponsors, volunteers and partners who have truly believed in our mission and supported us all throughout the way; we are very grateful to you. I would also like to express my deep gratitude to the NBTC’13 team who has put all their effort, talent and passion to deliver to you this year’s unique and meaningful experiences.

The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire, not things we fear. For that cherish your vision and dreams, take the risk, and challenge yourself to make great things happen by pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Personally, I know that attending NBTC in the past has pushed me to

pursue what I am most passionate about, and that is connecting people together and creating an impact on their lives. I am confident that NBTC’13 will be a memorable experience, so make sure you make the best out of the opportunities NBTC will be providing you with.

Sincerely, Layan Kutob Chair, NBTC’13

It is my greatest pleasure to welcome you to the National Business and Technology Conference 2013!

Conference Day 1 Friday, March 8, 2013

Time Session8:00 AM Entrepreneurship Competition: Preliminary Round11:00 AM Registration & Sponsor Fair12:30 PM Opening Ceremony1:00 PM Opening Keynote | Reza Satchu 1:45 PM Shaping Leaders: Networking and Personal Branding | Bobby Umar2:20 PM Networking Break3:00 PM NBTC Talks 4:00 PM Storytelling in Marketing | Mark Evans4:30 PM History’s Biggest Lesson About Innovation | John Kelleher5:20 PM Networking Break6:00 PM Entrepreneurship Competition: Final Round7:30 PM Closing Keynote | Alfredo Tan8:15 PM Career Fair & Networking Session

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Conference Day 2 saturday, March 9, 2013

Time Session8:00 AM Consulting Case Competition: Preliminary Round11:00 AM Sponsor Fair11:30 AM Speaker Session1:00 PM Panel & Workshops - Round 1 2:00 PM Panel & Workshops - Round 23:00 PM Hot or Not? How to Know if Your Business Idea Sucks | Sean Wise 4:00 PM Networking Break4:30 PM Building a Million Dollar Social Venture | Greg Overholt5:00 PM Consulting Case Competition: Final Round6:30 PM Closing Keynote | Drew Dudley7:30 PM Closing Ceremony, Awards Presentation & Dinner

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keynote speakers speakers

REZA SATCHUCo-Founder, Managing PartnerAlignvest Management Corporation Co-Founder, Chairman Next 36

Canada’s entrepreneurial visionary and the mastermind behind the Next36 is delivering this NBTC’s opening keynote address.

DREW DUDLEYFounder and Chief Catalyst Nuance Leadership

The key to business and personal success is choosing to live in a different type of economy: the Leadership Economy.

ALFREDO TANGroup Director of Marketing Solutions, Facebook Canada

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President and CEO, RHB Group LP

Professor of Entrepreneurship,Ted Rogers School of Business

Founder & Executive Director, Students Offering Support

Principal, ME Consulting

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workshops

Workshops will feature a series of interactive and skill-building sessions led by facilitators whose ventures have been touched and shaped by what they preach. Not the typical lecture, workshops will enable an opportunity to put ideas to the test, network with other delegates, and walk away with useful and practical lessons for your professional development.

nbtc talks In its inaugural year in the history of the conference, NBTCTalks will showcase 8 captivating stories, unique products, and disruptive innovations by representatives from North America’s trending start-up ventures. These companies have adopted unique business models and found a sustainable niche in today’s fiercely competi-tive marketplace. These series present an opportunity to network with those at the helm and hear first-hand about recent developments.

GLEN WEBSTERSenior VP-Corporate Development, Klick Inc.

JERRY SOKOLCOO, Upstream Works

DAMIAN McCABEProduct Manager,Xtreme Labs

MARK REALECommunity & Culture Partner,BNOTIONS

DESSY DASKALOVCTO and Co-Founder,Greengage Mobile

PETER SUMDistribution Manager,Uken Games

ETHAN SONGCEO,Frank&Oak

MIKE BRANCHCEO,Innovex Inc.

ALAN SMITHCo-Founder, Business Model Foundry

BRENNAN LOHHead of Business Development, Shopify

MARYAM MAHDAVIANIFounder and CEO, Optemo

ADAM FROMANCEO, Delvinia and AskingCanadians

YURI SAGALOVCo-Founder and CEO, AeroFS

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women in entrepreneurship panel

venture capital panel

This panel is comprised of seasoned technology venture capitalists and entrepreneurs who will engage in a conversation formed around their experiences, the nature of the trade, and an honest exploration of different stakeholder incentives and objectives.

Moderator:Craig Morantz

Comprised of woman entrepreneurs, this panel will engage four active members of Canada’s start-up community who are leading growing ventures, inspiring other women (and men), and enabling a greater sense of participation and activity by breaking down conventional barriers.

Moderator:Diana YK Chan

ANDREW AUCo-Founder & President,Intercept Group

RAY SHARMAFounder & President,XMG Studio Inc.

ANDY YANGManaging Director & Chief Innovation Hunter,Extreme Startups

EMILIE CUSHMANCEO,Kira Talent

HEATHER PAYNEFounder, Ladies Learning Code & HackerYou

LAUREN FRIESEFounder,TalentEgg

NICOLE VERKINDTCEO & Founder,OMX

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Canadian Youth Business Foundation capital one case competition

This event will bring together entrepreneurs from across North America to share their ideas and compete amongst each other for our grand prize. Our prizes for this year are valued at more than $80,000, and include:

• $5000 Cash Prize for 1st place Team• THiNK Video for 1st Place Team, Valued at $25,000• HootSuite Pro Account for 1 Year for 1st Place Winner• MaRS Premium Prize Pack of Custom Suite of Services valued at $7500• Sabeta IP Patent Award, $6000 in Patent Services for team chosen by Sabeta IP• $500 in Frank & Oak Prizes

All delegates will have the opportunity to watch the final round and learn how the best entrepreneurship teams from across North America pitch their ideas, analyze market potential and formulate their strategies.

We are excited to be partnering with Capital One and Loose Button to provide competitors with the opportunity to take part in a realistic consulting simulation, where they will get the opportunity to present to executives of the subject of the case. Competitors from prestigious schools, including the University of Toronto, McGill University, the University of Western Ontario, the University of Waterloo, the Rotman School of Management and the Schulich School of Business, will compete for the $2000 grand prize. The final round should be an exciting and competitive event you won’t want to miss!

SPONSORED BY

SPONSORED BY CASE PARTNER

JUDGES

entrepreneurship competition

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career fair & start-up expo mbna wine reception

At NBTC you will have an amazing opportunity to learn from successful industry leaders about starting your own company and making your dreams come true. But, we all know that is not enough! We want you to apply what you learned and experience it first hand by working at a disruptive startup. That is why we are hosting the largest startup career fair just for you! 60 innovative companies plus 450 community leaders equals to the best recruiting event ever! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet with some of the hottest startups in mobile app development, software solutions, online retailing, social media, and more! Be there on March 8th from 8:30pm to 10:30pm for an opportunity of a lifetime.

This evening will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs and NBTC delegates from across North America in a networking session that will usher in a new era of innovation. Share your successes and inspirational achievements with established industry experts and tomorrow’s leaders.

Join us for the MBNA Wine Reception, hosted by the National Business and Technology Conference and the Nspire Innovation Network.

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sponsors & partners

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CONFERENCE PARTNERS

NBTC TALKS SPONSORS

COMMUNITY SPONSORS

PRIZE SPONSORS

MEDIA PARTNERS

SUBSIDIES

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about nspire nspire recruitment

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If you’re looking to have a real impact, open up new career paths, acquire transferable professional skills & network with the brightest entrepreneurs and professionals in Canada, don’t miss this great opportunity!

We are looking for dynamic new executives to join the Nspire 2013-2014 team!

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW AT:www.nspire.org/about

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thank you

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We’d like to thank you for attending NBTC 13. We hope that the conference encouraged you to ignite your inner entrepreneur and follow your passion. NBTC is aimed to bring forth a personalized experience and we hope that each and every delegate is able to leave with memorable moments that will impact them to achieve their dreams.

We hope that you enjoyed your experience at this year’s conference and look forward to seeing you again next year.

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LEFT TO RIGHT:Maggie Cai, Director of Business Development • Layan Kutob, Conference Chair • Diljot Chhina, Director of Marketing • Reza Abasi, Director of Events • Chris Gerhardt, Director of Competitions • Javier Rank, Director of Operations

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