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:
The Missing Piece in the Smart Home Ecosystem
September 19, 2024
Be Bold.
Be Different.
Build A Future.
October 19, 2023
From Seed to Stardom: Exploring Early-Stage Investments and Emerging AI
July 18th, 2023
