The State of Modern Entrepreneurship in Canada

Elevate Festival 2026

Sep 23, 2026 · 10:55–11:05 · Timezone not confirmed

Entrepreneurs are helping shape Canada’s future, and the experience of building a business is rapidly changing. To support the next generation of innovators, we must first understand who Modern Entrepreneurs are – and what they need to succeed. Tangerine, in partnership with PwC, will unveil new research on the state of entrepreneurship in Canada. Together, we’ll explore the realities facing today’s builders, uncover emerging trends shaping the future of entrepreneurship, and discuss how founders, investors, financial institutions, and community leaders can work together to create the conditions for Canadian businesses to thrive.

Session status: scheduled

Room: Meridian Hall — Main Stage

Track: Main Stage

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Speakers and their event affiliations

• Jodi Kovitz

  Affiliation at this event: Tangerine Bank

• Lauren Pleydell-Pearce

  Affiliation at this event: PwC

Parent event

In person · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Companies participating in the parent event

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• 1Password · Speaker company Source
• A&K Robotics · Speaker company Source
• Adaption · Speaker company Source
• Adrenaline Fund, Archangel Network of Funds · Speaker company Source
• Aiko Health Solutions Inc. · Speaker company Source
• Air Canada · Speaker company Source
• AmberMac Media · Speaker company Source
• AmberMac Media Inc. · Speaker company Source
• AMG Venture Partners · Speaker company Source
• Angel Investors Durham (AID) · Speaker company Source
• Antler · Speaker company Source
• Arcbright · Speaker company Source
• Archangel Adrenaline Fund · Speaker company Source
• Archangel Network of Funds · Speaker company Source
• Augmenta · Speaker company Source
• AVACAM · Speaker company Source
• Avidbots · Speaker company Source
• Bank of Montreal · Speaker company Source
• Barn Ventures · Speaker company Source
• BCC Studio s.r.l. · Speaker company Source
• Bconic · Speaker company Source
• BDC · Speaker company Source
• BDC Black Entrepreneur Fund · Speaker company Source
• BDC Capital · Speaker company Source

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