Amanda Connon-Unda (She/Her)

The “Made in Canada” panel at #CIXSummit @CIXCommunity @ElevateTechCA: The world is no longer what we hoped it would be, said @BenBergen. Canada must pivot from resource-dependence to IP innovation and strengthen sovereignty. Time to create and sell globally! 🇨🇦 #CDNtech

Kicking off Summit Stage at @CIXCommunity powered by @ElevateTechCA ! 🎉👏👏 with @LisaZarzeczny

At #dmzwomeninnovationsummit @dmzhq celebrating the top women in tech who support other women and DEI initiatives. Listening in to a great panel! Awaiting the awards for Women of the Year! 🥳

When I saw this building I thought of how analogous it is to the work we’re doing in tech. Tech cos are always under construction 🏗️🚧constantly evolving, growing 🌳 How we show up for each other matters: partners, team, customers,ourselves. Don’t lose sight of that! Let’s build!

‘Talk with people using your product daily. ❤️ To build a product people love, get to know users. Have their Whole lives in context. Your insight are relevant in analyzing trends, serving users and innovating in the product.’ 👩‍💻 - @seemalakhani ex- @wattpad CPO @ElevateTechCA

Intelligent design incorporates empathy & being in the end-users shoes👠 Service design anchors biz partners around a journey (either customers or employees). Design brings people together around the human centred design approach - Shop talk stage @ElevateTechCA #elevatefest2024

Lunch time at @ElevateTechCA ☕️ coffee is popular as it ever was. Jet fuel for tech folks. Toronto is looking good 👀 🔥#elevatefest2024

Insights shared @ElevateTechCA Scale Up stage on Getting Acquired: It’s an emotional roller coaster. Your founding team may find it the most difficult thing in a career. Ensure there is some competitive dynamic in the mix, so you have options. - @sheldonfff & Kirk Simpson

The people matter in the acquisition. Will they be good to work with? The culture you’re co-creating is critical Acquisition can serve bldng better solutions. Consider the landscape & develop relationships with potential targets/ founders you’d consider acquiring. @ElevateTechCA

Great interview by @RashelHariri with @MetiBasiri, the CEO of @ApplyBoard. Book recommendation “The Advantage” - act according to your why. Get close to your customer, as your offering evolves. Be open to pivoting your roadmap as you learn. #elevatefest2024 @ElevateTechCA

Pros of bootstrapping: You don’t have a boss! Make your own decisions. No path is easy. Growing a business is hard. Great insights at @ElevateTechCA #elevatefest2024 @zaidiafatima @skstock

The drawbacks of VC funding: severe pressures. Not all businesses are VC businesses. Bootstrapped businesses can be sustainable and withstand recessions. Great Insights from @skstock @zaidiafatima #elevatefest2024 @ElevateTechCA

Finally made it to @ElevateTechCA listening to @zaidiafatima @skstock — Fantastic insights on starting a business and being a founder. “Don’t let imposter syndrome stop you. You’re starting from scratch as a Founder. It’s a great equalizer.” #elevatefest2024