Speaker:

• Emile Maamary, Co-founder and CMO, Steadiwear

Description:

This webinar will provide insights into understanding the role and importance of angel investors in the startup ecosystem. It covers strategies for attracting angel investment by emphasizing market potential, strong team dynamics, and a compelling business narrative. Additionally, it outlines key aspects of creating an impactful pitch, approaches to funding, and the critical elements of negotiation and relationship building with investors. The case study in the presentation will discuss key learnings from co-founder and CMO Emile Maamary’s experience raising funds for Steadiwear.

By attending this webinar, participants will:

1. Understand the Fundamentals of Angel Investing: Attendees will learn what angel investing is, how it differs from other types of funding, and its significance in supporting early-stage startups.
2. Develop Effective Strategies for Securing Investment: Participants will gain practical insights into creating compelling pitches, understanding investor interests, and preparing for due diligence to secure angel funding successfully.

Questions are welcome!

Speaker bio:

Emile Maamary is the co-founder and CMO of Steadiwear, a company that creates gloves to reduce hand tremors in patients with Parkinson’s disease or essential tremor. With over a decade of experience in marketing, sales, and risk management, Emile holds an MBA from Cornell and Queen’s University. Inspired by his family’s struggles with hand tremors, he co-founded Steadiwear, using stabilization technology modeled on earthquake designs. Emile has secured over $2.5 million in funding and generated $1.5 million in revenue to date. He actively mentors Toronto-based startups focusing on accessibility and assistive devices and enjoys tennis, football, and HIIT workouts in his free time.