The Elephant in the Room

Some of the most important founder decisions never make it into the polished conference narrative: when to sell and when to hold out, when to raise and when to walk away, how to think about building something enduring rather than merely sellable. To close the day, one of Canada's most influential technology leaders reflects on building at the frontier: the long-term bets, the moments of doubt, and what it really takes to create lasting value rather than a quick outcome.

What You Will Learn:

• Building to sell vs building to last
• Making long-term bets under short-term pressure
• Decisions founders only see in hindsight
• What enduring value really requires