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SUMMARY:Founder Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a high-impact networking session built for founders who want real conversations with people who’ve been there and done that. \nThis isn’t traditional networking. It’s a structured\, fast-paced exchange designed to connect you with Accelerator Centre alumni and other experienced founders who have built\, scaled\, and navigated the same challenges you’re facing right now. \nThrough a series of 20-minute rounds\, you’ll sit down in small groups with experienced founders who bring practical insights\, honest perspectives\, and lessons learned the hard way. \nThis is your chance to: \n\nAsk the questions you can’t Google\nGet direct\, no-fluff advice from founders who’ve done it before\nPressure test ideas\, challenges\, and next steps\nBuild connections that go beyond a single conversation\n\nIf you’re looking to move faster\, avoid common pitfalls\, and learn from people who’ve already walked the path\, this session is for you. \nMeet Our Founders\nJoseph Fung\nJoseph Fung is a serial entrepreneur\, investor\, and advocate for innovation in technology and education. He has founded and scaled multiple successful technology companies\, leading them through investment rounds\, acquisitions\, and market expansion. \nJoseph is the founder of TribeHR\, an HR technology platform acquired by NetSuite. He also founded Kiite\, an AI-driven sales enablement platform focused on knowledge sharing and performance improvement for sales teams. \nMost recently\, Joseph founded Uvaro\, a tech sales career accelerator that helped thousands of professionals transition into high-growth careers. Following his transition out of Uvaro\, he continues to support the innovation ecosystem through entrepreneurship\, investment\, and mentorship. \n  \nGeorge Tsintzouras\nGeorge Tsintzouras is the Co-Founder and CEO of Argus Command\, a company building a tactical AI platform for fire services. Designed for use directly on the truck\, ARGUS delivers real-time building intelligence\, hazard guidance\, and plan-of-attack recommendations to responding crews. For fire chiefs and municipal leadership\, the platform surfaces city-wide risk insights and operational intelligence at scale — bringing a Palantir-style approach to public safety\, not another report-writing tool. \nPrior to Argus\, George co-founded Alert Labs\, an IoT and smart-building technology company acquired by Watsco (NYSE: WSO) in 2018. As CEO until 2022\, George helped scale the business to reduce more than 30 billion litres of wasted water and 50 million pounds of CO2e emissions annually. In recognition of this impact\, George was named to the Canada Clean50 list in 2019. \n  \n \nTricia Mumby\nTricia Mumby is an entrepreneur\, mentor\, and marketing strategist with over 20 years of experience in e-commerce and brand building. She co-founded Mabel’s Labels\, scaling it into an eight-figure direct-to-consumer business before its acquisition by CCL Industries in 2016\, where she later served as General Manager. Today\, Tricia mentors founders worldwide\, helping them grow through smarter marketing\, stronger leadership\, and resilient teams. Known for her candid\, supportive approach\, she champions entrepreneurs as bold problem-solvers and generalists. Her passion lies in guiding ambitious people to scale their businesses and turn big ideas into thriving ventures. \n  \nBryan Webb\nBryan Webb is an entrepreneur\, angel investor\, board member\, and executive coach dedicated to helping founders build meaningful\, enduring companies. As the co-founder of Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors\, Bryan has firsthand experience navigating the full startup journey — from early-stage uncertainty and rapid global scaling to leading one of the most significant robotics exits in the industry. \nWith deep expertise in technology\, robotics\, and company building\, Bryan now works closely with early-stage founders as an investor\, advisor\, and coach. He is known for bringing a rare combination of strategic insight\, operational experience\, and calm\, empathetic leadership to the table. Having lived the realities of scaling teams\, making high-stakes decisions\, and leading through complexity\, Bryan is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow both their companies and themselves. \n  \n \nYoussef Helwa\nAs the CEO and co-founder of FluidAI (formerly NERv Technology)\, Youssef has been leading the company since 2014\, with a vision to create a paradigm shift in healthcare by leveraging AI and nanotechnology. FluidAI develops diagnostic systems that detect and monitor postoperative complications\, using proprietary solid-state sensing technology and machine learning algorithms. \nWith over nine years of experience in the medical device industry\, Youssef has successfully guided FluidAI through its different stages\, from R&D to commercialization\, across multiple markets. He has also been involved in novel nanotechnology research\, as well as mentoring and supporting students and entrepreneurs in their startup journey. Youssef is passionate about building systems and products that integrate seamlessly with the existing medical practice and enhance the quality of patient care. \n  \n \nAndre Hladio\nAndre Hladio is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Intellijoint Surgical Inc.\, a Canadian medtech company specializing in smart navigation and surgical innovation for orthopedics. Since 2010\, he has been driving the development of technologies that improve precision in hip\, knee\, and other joint replacement surgeries\, helping restore mobility for patients worldwide. \nWith both a BASc in Mechatronics and a MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo\, Andre combines deep technical expertise with a passion for advancing surgical robotics\, navigation\, and optical tracking. His career reflects a balance of innovation and patient-centric caution\, mirroring the unique dynamics of the orthopedics field. \n  \n Corry Flatt\nCorry Flatt is a Waterloo Region tech entrepreneur and startup leader best known as the founder and former CEO of Bonfire Interactive\, a cloud-based procurement and sourcing software company serving public sector and enterprise organizations. He launched Bonfire in 2012 after seeing firsthand how inefficient and manual procurement processes could be\, and helped scale the company into a recognized procurement technology platform with global reach. Before founding Bonfire\, Corry held leadership roles across the local tech ecosystem\, including positions at Kik and Miovision\, along with other growth-stage technology companies. He is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University and is known for building high-growth SaaS businesses rooted in the Waterloo innovation ecosystem. \nToday\, Corry is building GovAI\, the AI assistant specifically designed for government and public sector staff\, helping public organizations adopt AI in practical\, responsible ways to improve service delivery and operational effectiveness. \n  \nAaron Barth\nAn award-winning researcher\, educator\, and Ph.D. in Philosophy\, Dr. Aaron Barth is an expert in critical thinking and strategic decision-making. He helps leaders cut through modern business complexity\, including the unique challenges of the AI era\, to maintain their cognitive edge. As an AC Mentor\, Aaron helps ambitious founders think critically about their business as a whole\, identify core challenges\, and ruthlessly prioritize their path to rapid commercialization\, all while bringing an empathetic ear to the founder journey. 
URL:https://www.acceleratorcentre.com/event-page/founder-exchange/
LOCATION:Accelerator Centre HQ\, 295 Hagey Blvd\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2L 6R5\, Canada
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