Montréal’s tech ecosystem gathered at HEC Montréal for the first edition of North Star, an event series organized by Amiral Ventures, Brightspark Ventures, and student groups. The event featured panels of student founders, seasoned CEOs, and a fireside chat with Shopify President Harley Finkelstein.
Speakers emphasized themes of passion, resilience, and balancing obsession with mental health. Student founders highlighted challenges in pivoting from research to business, while Finkelstein championed building global companies in Canada despite structural barriers.
The evening also unveiled the Montréal Startup Guide, a resource for the city’s startup community, aiming to foster collaboration and growth.
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