About this Event
What makes a startup truly investable? This session will unpack the fundamentals investors look for: vision, leadership, market validation, strategy, and execution. Join us for candid founder insights, interactive roundtables, and networking with regional investors in a relaxed, no-pitch setting.
Investable by Design: Building the Foundations for Growth
What does it take to build a company that earns the support of investors, government programs and other funding partners?
This event is designed for early-stage founders who want to understand the building blocks of an investable business including shaping your vision, validating your market, building the right team, and proving a path to scalable growth.
Through candid conversations and hands-on roundtables, we’ll dig into the leadership, strategy, and execution that set successful ventures apart.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 5pm-9pm
Location: Greenshield Hall, 167 Ferry St., Windsor, ON N9A 0C5
Who Should Attend?
- Early-stage founders building the foundations of their venture
- Entrepreneurs who want to understand what investors really look for
- Founders working on clarity of vision, validation, and strategy
- Those eager to strengthen their leadership and growth readiness
Why Attend?
- Learn the core fundamentals of what makes a company investable
- Get practical insights from seasoned founders and senior leaders
- Build relationships with investors in a relaxed, no-pitch setting
- Leave with a clearer picture of how to structure your venture for long-term success
Your investable journey starts here. Reserve your spot today.
*Be sure to join us after the session for a no-pitch, casual networking hour with local investors at Villains Beastro, 256 Pelissier St.*
About WEtech Alliance: WEtech Alliance is one of 17 Regional Innovation Centres funded by the Government of Ontario, serving the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent regions. They provide entrepreneurs with business services, training, commercialization and IP support, mentorship, and strategic connections to help bring new ideas to market, scale to the next level and build a dynamic culture and a community of innovation. WEtech Alliance has served as the catalyst for technology and innovation in the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent regions since 2011.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Registration + Opening Remarks
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Fireside Founders Chat: The Investable Startup with Picsume
Info: Picsume Founders, Jordan Goure, Josh Goure, Nick Mastromattei take a deep-dive into the fundamentals behind an investable company—vision, leadership, market validation, operational readiness, and long-term planning. Learn what seasoned investors and operators look for, and how to align your startup for sustainable growth.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Breakout Roundtables with Picsume Senior Leadership
Info: Founders will rotate through 3 of 4 interactive discussions (20 min each), each focused on a core ingredient of investability:
• Leadership, Vision & Ops
• Marketing Tactics
• Sales Strategy
• Product Development
🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:40 PM
Closing Remarks, Takeaways, Next Steps
🕑: 07:45 PM - 09:00 PM
Investor Networking – Villains Beastro, 256 Pelissier St., Windsor, ON
Info: Join us at Villains Beastro (just down the street from Greenshield Hall) for an informal, pitch-free networking session where founders can connect directly with regional investors.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Windsor Hall, 167 Ferry Street, Windsor, Canada
CAD 29.36
