Meet Wattpad CEO and Co-Founder Allen Lau AND Get China Ready!

Aug 30, 2018, 10:30 PM – Aug 31, 2018, 1:30 AM

Allen Lau is the CEO and co-founder of Wattpad, the global multiplatform entertainment company, where he leads the company’s vision to entertain and connect the world through stories. A leader in Canada’s technology sector and startup ecosystem, Allen is also the co-founder of Two Small Fish Ventures.

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About this event

Allen Lau is the CEO and co-founder of Wattpad, the global multiplatform entertainment company, where he leads the company’s vision to entertain and connect the world through stories.

A leader in Canada’s technology sector and startup ecosystem, Allen is a member of the Canadian Council of Innovators, a lobby group that advances the interests of Canadian technology companies at all levels of government. He is also the co-founder of Two Small Fish Ventures, a fund that invests in Toronto and Waterloo-based early stage internet companies with strong network effects.


CONTEST ALERT - WIN A TRIP TO CHINA! FIND OUT MORE ON AUGUST 31st!

The 'Are You China Ready?’ competition will be touring 9 cities and 8 countries around the world in search of the best startups with the potential to become BIG businesses in China. THero and Brinc, the partners behind the global ‘Are You China Ready?’ contest recognizes that most startups know that China is a market they should learn more about, but most don’t know where to start. 

- 3 Toronto Startups will be selected to pitch in China

- All Expenses Paid!

- 1:1 Coaching and introductions to Chinese VCs!

- Meet Chinese Delegates at the event to learn more! 


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Speaker

  • Allen Lau

    Wattpad

    CEO and Co-Founder

When

When

August 30 – 31, 2018
10:30 PM – 1:30 AM UTC

Agenda

10:30 PMDoors Open
11:30 PMFireside Chat
12:30 AMMix 'n Mingle

Host

  • Sharn Kandola

    Startup Grind Toronto - Director

    MODERATOR

Organizer

  • Sharn Bassi

    Startup Grind

    Chapter Director

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