PREMIUM FEST

GPFEST

A conference for venture capital investors.
July 11, 2024

Our second annual GPFest presents a half-day of content and networking designed for venture capital investors. The goal of the conference is to educate, inspire and build community, with a special focus on creating more cross-border ties. GPFest attendees will also benefit from curated networking opportunities with limited partners attending LPFest.

GPFest is organized around the three main phases of the venture capital lifecycle: 

  • Get the money - raising funds from limited partners 
  • Invest the money - investing in and supporting startups as they grow   
  • Return the money - generating exits and returning capital 
 
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How to attend

GPFest is for venture capital investors. To attend, simply select the Startupfest + GPFest ticket at checkout. Space is limited.

Step 1: Go to the Registration page
Step 2: Select the Startupfest + GPFest ticket
 
In addition to GPFest, registered investors will also gain access to:
- The Investor Lounge (brought to you by Espace CDPQ) and 
- A Match-Up lunch with the other attendees of GPFest and LPFest

What you can expect

Speakers and topics will be announced in the coming months, but you can expect a mix of market trends and insights, venture capital best practices, and illuminating case studies. If you’re interested in speaking at the event or sponsoring it, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Speakers

Isaac Souweine

Partner, Pender Ventures

Haley Bryant

Principal, Hustle Fund

Peter Walker

Head of Insights, Carta

Béatrice Couture

Principal, Teralys Capital

David Nault

General Partner, Luge Capital

Rachel Zimmer

Co-Founder & CEO, Simple Ventures

Alex Norman

Partner, N49P

Neil Grunberg

Managing Partner, Storytime Capital

GPFest 2024 Agenda

July 11

4:00 PM

GPfest

GP / LP Networking lunch

A unique opportunity for GPs and LPs to come together over lunch. See More.

5:30 PM

GPfest

Welcome to GPFest

Join host Isaac Souweine as he welcomes everyone and outlines the afternoon. See More.
Partner
Pender Ventures

5:35 PM

GPfest

What the Data Shows - Insights on Today’s Venture Market

Since joining Carta three years ago, Peter Walker has developed a unique and powerful voice in the global startup discussion by mining Carta’s data set for valuable stories, trends and insights. In this keynote presentation, he will present his latest takes on the North American venture landscape. See More.
Head of Insights
Carta

6:10 PM

GPfest

Institutional Fundraising in a Downturn

The last few years have presented a challenging fundraising market for GPs across the world. Despite the tight market, some firms have found a way to persevere. On this panel, hear from three managers who achieved strong fundraising results despite the market conditions. See More.
General Partner
Luge Capital
Principal
Teralys Capital

6:40 PM

GPfest

New Kids on the Block - Emerging Manager Showcase

New venture funds are cause for celebration. The more venture investors and strategies, the more support for funders, and the better chance for great outcomes. In this quick hitting showcase, we give the mic to some new managers to share their vision. See More.
Managing Partner
Storytime Capital

7:00 PM

GPfest

Networking break

7:25 PM

GPfest

Community as a Sourcing Strategy

Many top early-stage venture firms use community initiatives such as conference, events, and training programs as a pillar of their sourcing strategy. In this panel, hear from three leading investors on the opportunities and challenges of community focused strategies. See More.
Principal
Hustle Fund
Partner
N49P

7:55 PM

GPfest

Gen AI and the Future of Software

Generative AI appears to be software next great platform shift. With significant activity across consumer and B2B and at every layer of the stack from chips to apps, it can be hard for investors to get a handle. In this panel, we will hone in on the impact of gen AI on application software, the bread and butter of venture capital investing. See More.

8:25 PM

GPfest

Getting to the Finish Line - Lessons in Portfolio Support

A few companies in any venture portfolio drive the majority of returns, but venture investors actually spend much of their time supporting the rest of the portfolio toward a positive result. On this panel, three experienced investors with share lessons learned helping their companies get to the finish line. See More.

8:55 PM

GPfest

That's a wrap!

Partner
Pender Ventures

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