Pi O' Clock, Presented by Innovation Saskatchewan and Siemens EDA

From Startup to Scale: Join Amit Gupta, Vice President of Siemens EDA, as he marks 20 years of building a tech company. In this candid interview with RUNNR founder Louis Kolla, Amit reflects on his journey of building and scaling a tech startup in Saskatchewan, sharing valuable insights, challenges and lessons learned along the way.

Amit Gupta is a successful serial entrepreneur and technology executive. He is currently Vice President of custom integrated circuit and AI at Siemens EDA. In 2005, Gupta founded and became President & CEO of Solido that was acquired by Siemens in 2017. In 1999, he founded and became President & CEO of Analog Design Automation that was acquired by Synopsys in 2004. Gupta graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with degrees in electrical engineering and computer science and was awarded outstanding alumni award for significant accomplishments since graduation.

Siemens EDA Saskatoon, a division of Siemens Digital Industries Software, is a global leader in software for electronic design automation (EDA). Our innovative technologies enable electronic and semiconductor companies to develop the chips in the world's most advanced electronic products like smartphones, tablets, laptops, PCs, and cars.

Louis Kolla is the Co-founder and CEO of RUNNR, a logistics management software company revolutionizing local and regional delivery operations. A Civil Engineering graduate from the University of Saskatchewan with an option in Engineering Entrepreneurship, Louis founded RUNNR alongside his brother, Nicholas, to tackle inefficiencies in the logistics sector. Drawing from firsthand experience in his family’s industrial chemical business and previous ventures, he saw the need for a platform that digitizes and streamlines logistics for enterprises and local courier companies. Today, RUNNR is transforming how businesses and courier companies alike manage their delivery operations, replacing manual processes with automated solutions that improve efficiency, visibility, and cost savings.

RUNNR provides local logistics management software that enables enterprises to centralize vendor management, automate sourcing, and consolidate billing, while equipping courier companies with digital dispatch, driver management, and automated invoicing to streamline operations and reduce costs. By integrating both enterprises and couriers within a single platform, RUNNR creates an end-to-end logistics ecosystem where businesses can seamlessly source, manage, and collaborate with local delivery providers, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and streamlined operations across the entire supply chain.

Innovation Saskatchewan is the central innovation agency for the Government of Saskatchewan. The agency fuels economic growth by empowering innovators and supporting Saskatchewan's vibrant tech sector and research community.

Info: • Grab a slice and mingle as you get comfortable.

Info: • Louis Kolla sits down with Amit Gupta to discuss Amit's journey in building and scaling a successful tech startup in Saskatchewan, sharing valuable insights and lessons learned along the way.

Info: • Have any questions? This is your chance to ask Amit and Louis.

Info: • Connect with fellow attendees, share experiences and build new relationships.

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