Scaling Smart in a Shifting World: Global Strategies for Startups

Global opportunities have never been bigger, yet the barriers to reach them are multiplying. Shifting trade rules, supply chain disruptions and rising costs are forcing ventures to rethink how they grow abroad. For Canadian founders, the challenge is clear: how do you scale smart in a world that feels unpredictable?

Join us and Export Development Canada for a candid conversation with venture leaders who are navigating global markets under pressure. Hear their real-world stories of missteps, creative pivots and strategies that kept growth on track.

Key takeaways:

• How global political and economic shifts are redefining international growth strategies for Canadian ventures
• The kinds of regulatory and compliance hurdles that often catch founders off guard, and how to prepare for them
• Creative ways ventures are rethinking supply chains and partnerships to reduce costs and build resilience
• Practical lessons in adaptability and strategic thinking drawn from real-world founder experiences abroad

Host or Publisher MaRS Discovery District & Export Development Canada