About JP Jeffery Potvin
Open People Network (OPN) is a group of investors helping accelerate the growth of early-stage startups through The Supporters Fund and Pitchit Series. Jeffery is a lifelong entrepreneur with a proven track record of building companies and reinventing existing businesses. Jeffery is a mentor, coach and loves to climb mountains!.
Background:
- Multiple degrees: Post grad, Seneca College, York University
- Software engineer/Ecommerce Manager: Loblaws
- CEO/CTO: Hardboot Inc, development resourcing and Platform dev shop
- 7 Angel groups & Screening: York, Spark & GTAN, Equation, Keiretsu
- Real-Estate: Single & duplex’s conversions
- 70+ companies Invested
The Art of Pitching
Jp walks through how to pitch to early stage investors and what you need to include to successfully raise in these rapidly changing times.
Fundraising
JP takes a fresh look at raising money for Startups and how to have a successful raise.
Early Stage Investing
JP discusses how to get into angel investing for early stage companies. Whether your already an Angel Investor or interested in becoming an Angel.
Technology
JP shows organizations, how to grow and thrive in this fast paced, disruptive technological changing global world.
Select Speaking Engagements
Engagements by Year:
2022
The BOSS Podcast with Gregory Shepard Part One
Feb 18th, 2022
The BOSS Podcast with Gregory Shepard Part Two
Feb 25th, 2022
PLANET ECONOMIC PODCAST
Mar 22, 2022
Rebroadcast: Growth & Exit Strategies
April 7th, 2022
Schulich Startups – Annual Impact Report – 2021/2022
May 11, 2022
Angel Investors for Startups with Jeffrey Potvin
June 23, 2022
2021
EP.226 Calgary Business Podcast (spotify)
Jan 12, 2021
SaasStories w/ Subhanjan Sarkar
Feb 25th, 2021
BLUMEX Disruptors Podcast
Apr 19, 2021
BLUMEX Disruptors Podcast
Apr 21, 2021
Hue Seth Podcast
May 31, 2021
Jeffery Potvin – You Must Do Your Due Diligence on Investors Too
Nov 20, 2021
My Worst Investment Ever PODCAST
Nov 20, 2021
Importance of mentor in a startup
Nov 29, 2021
Recommendations
Jeffrey is a detail oriented, creative thinker who believes there are no obstacles, only opportunities for improvement.
Heidi Davies, Program Manager (Contract) - WPS Replacement Program at Scotiabank - Awarded GEOF 2022 Project Manager of the YearWe have worked together while Jeffrey was at Loblaws. Excellent to work with. Very clear communicator and easy to work with.
Greg Doff, Owner, Critical Path ExpressJeffery is an extremely effective manager, and a hell of a nice guy. He knows when to jump in and fix things, and when to leave it to the team to sort out. He’s extremely easy to work with from both a personal and professional level.
Mike Iseman, Agile Software Leader in Fintech. MBA, PMP, PMI-ACP, SA, SSM, POPMMay 22, 2014, Angel worked with Jeffery but they were at different companiesMay 22, 2014, Angel worked with Jeffery but they were at different companies Having worked with a number of CEOs, Jeffery is one of those visionaries that is exciting to work with. He not only has lots of ideas, which is a small component of a successful company, but more importantly, he also has the organizational skills and talent to make the company work.It is a pleasure working with him.
Angel Morales, Servant LeaderI have had the pleasure of working alongside Jeffery for over a year at Hardboot Inc, collaborating on sales and projects. Jeffery has the ability to command a room and get people “on board” with ideas. He has built a reputation as someone who can quickly see the vision and possibilities, and break them down into an actionable plans that gets companies where they need to go. I highly recommend Jeffery. He has helped 100’s of businesses achieve their goals and built an amazing company and talented team along the way. Jeffery makes the whole experience fun and I enjoy being a part of many of those client successes.
Laura Lirette, LP Investor at The Supporters Fund, Software Engineer, GM @ Hardboot, OPN & Supporters FundLots of work and little talk – that’s Jeffery Potvin’s way! He is not only a proactive and precise perfectionist, but also a person that simply gets it done. I have had the pleasure of knowing him and his team for the past 4 years. Responsible, customer-service oriented and an all-around energetic team player, Jeffery is a wise developer with a wealth of industry knowledge. He has a strong determination to fulfilling his goals, while being honest to others. We have used the services of HardBoot Inc. and they simply understand how to use technology as an enabler. From helping understand who the consumer is, to wire framing the perfect app, Jeff and his team simply have the desire to produce innovative products that work. I will continue to use Jeffery and his company HardBoot Inc. for future projects.
Deepak Bassi, Revolutionizing The Gig Economy - karmacasting.comJeffery is truly a one-of-a-kind entrepreneur. Not only does he have a deep knowledge of digital and software development and project management, he is also leader in his industry with incredible passion, vision and commitment for his business. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Jeffery over the last four years. Jeffery consistently maintains the highest degree of ethics, transparency and genuine care when dealing with others. I would not hesitate to recommend Jeffery.
Ronald J. McKenna, B.A., LL.B, RJM LAW Corporate Lawyers