What does a clear, intentional technology plan look like for a startup?

In our latest session, Harel Lichtenstein, MASc, P.Eng., shared a structured approach to building technology roadmaps that support long-term business goals. Drawing on more than a decade of experience in both hardware and software at companies like Intel, Microsoft and Marvell, Harel outlined what it takes to move from vision to execution.

Today, our startup founders joined an engaging session with Mark Sam to explore the fundamentals of Canada’s fintech landscape.

Mark Sam is the Founder & Managing Director of Major Street Enterprises, a boutique consulting firm that helps digital banking and fintech executives grow open banking, embedded finance and AI enabled revenues. He previously led Plaid’s Canadian growth and held senior roles at BCG and Accenture. He shared practical insights into how Canada’s concentrated banking sector, evolving regulatory environment, and upcoming innovations like open banking are shaping the market for fintech entrants.

This week, our founders got a behind-the-scenes look at enterprise procurement in a session led by Carl Karichian, the youngest Associate VP in Canadian Tire’s history, self-taught programmer, certified Scrum Master, and digital strategist.