As a startup or entrepreneur, it’s important to understand the differences between various funding sources and how to prioritize them for business success.

Gain insights into each funding source’s specific criteria as well as pros and cons, to help you make informed decisions and secure the funding you need to take your startup to the next level. This course is a must-attend for anyone seeking to understand the world of startup funding and achieve their entrepreneurial goals.

Ideal Audience: Validation/MVP stage technology startups

FUNDING YOUR STARTUP WITH BDO – ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Rick Burdeniuk is a BDO Partner focused on the Incentives & Tax Credit Advisory Services. He has spent the last 15 years helping software, life sciences, and media companies secure government programs that fund growth and innovation.

He has participated in the CRA policy development, dispute resolution, tax court, and managed CRA relations across the country.

Rick is avidly involved in community initiatives and has contributed with open-source software projects. He also participated as a guest speaker at Regional RICs (Haltech, Innovation Factory), and was also as a guest lecturer at the University of Waterloo, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, on topics covering funding, cash-flow, finance, SaaS metrics, and incentive planning.