Marc G. Bellemare is one of the rare AI leaders who has conquered every stage of the journey—from groundbreaking research to a multimillion-dollar exit. Over 20 years, he has published 70+ scientific papers, written two books, helped build DeepMind’s original research group, and led reinforcement learning at Google Brain—where his work helped shape modern AI.
In 2023, he co-founded Reliant AI and raised $13.5M to transform how global biopharma companies use scientific data. Just three years later, Reliant was acquired by Canadian AI unicorn Cohere, where Marc is now VP of Modelling. This is a must-attend conversation for founders who want to build world-class technology, raise serious capital, and turn an ambitious idea into an industry-defining company.
We’ll discuss:
Turning frontier research into a scalable business
Winning customers in AI and biopharma
Raising millions from Canada
Building toward a strategic acquisition
Where the next massive AI opportunities are
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Fundraising is one of the hardest parts of building a company, and most founders learn the hard way. This panel is here to change that. Join us for an honest, founder-focused conversation with investors and experienced founders who have been through the raise and come out the other side. No fluff, no generic advice, just real strategies, hard-won lessons, and practical insights you can apply to your own fundraising journey right now. Whether you are preparing to raise your first round of private capital or actively in the middle of a raise, this panel will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward. What you will walk away with: A clearer picture of what investors are actually looking for at the early stage Practical strategies to build your investor pipeline and warm up relationships Honest answers to the questions founders are usually afraid to ask A stronger network of founders and ecosystem supporters who get what you are building This event is for: Founders raising or preparing to raise private capital Early-stage entrepreneurs looking to understand the investment landscape Impact-driven founders building in BC and beyond Panel: Keith Ippel - CEO/Co-Founder of Spring Adrienne Jung - CEO/Co-Founder of eeva Sarah De Rose - Associate at blue HF Format: Moderated panel with live Q&A Open networking before and after 🎟️ Free to attend! 🥤Light refreshments will be provided ⚠️ Spots are limited! We expect this event to fill up quickly, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot. This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more events and opportunities coming to town throughout the year!
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