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2014 Vision to Reality Conference Live Coverage

On April 10th, PwC’s Vision to Reality Conference will bring together Canadian start up founders and influencers to help each other succeed. This year's speakers will explore building bigger business in Canada. Get in the same room with some of Canada’s biggest innovators or immerse yourself in what they have to say here online.

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Harley Finkelstein @hfizzle discussing how Fortune500 brands use Shopify #v2rTO

by @chrisgilmer 4/10/2014 6:32:09 PM
Shopify's Harley Finkelstein on raising funds - Focus on your vision and build a strong relationship with your potential investors #v2rTO

by Tyler Hurst via twitter 4/10/2014 6:32:11 PM
On @jetcooper acquisition, not only amazing design talent but also a great culture fit. @hfizzle #v2rTO #startups

by DanielleGeva via twitter 4/10/2014 6:32:22 PM
Square is a great way of accepting a payment but it only accounts for certain percentage of your business. What about return customers, CRM, accounting?

by Natalie Henry, PwC Canada 4/10/2014 6:34:13 PM
Another favourite so far from #v2rTO and @hfizzle : Communication + Openness + Transparency = Culture #startuplife

by BrightLane via twitter 4/10/2014 6:34:33 PM
@hfizzle love how you guys are disrupting the traditional bloated and expensive ecomm provider space w large brands #gocanadago #v2rTO

by dbrum via twitter 4/10/2014 6:34:41 PM
Reassuring! "Starting a startup in Canada does not place it at any disadvantage" Harley Finkelstein, Chief Platform Officer, Shopify #v2rTO

by Haider Mirza, MBA via twitter 4/10/2014 6:34:44 PM
@Shopify moving up the stack to mid market (probably never enterprise)... Charging GM $29 /month makes no sense. #v2rTO

by Munro77 via twitter 4/10/2014 6:34:48 PM
"@Shopify was made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. But then the big guys signed on #GE , #google , time to rethink" @hfizzle #v2rTO

by sarahstovold via twitter 4/10/2014 6:34:51 PM
One of the ways we've (Shopify's executive team) been able to maintain camaraderie is we know what we're good at, and things we're not good at, we'll find the right people.

by Natalie Henry, PwC Canada 4/10/2014 6:36:52 PM
We're very comfortable doing what we're uncomfortable at: @hfizzle #v2rTO

by PwC's Tech Group via twitter 4/10/2014 6:37:07 PM
Harley Finkelstein confirms 70 enterprise retailers use Shopify. The platform scales. #v2rTO #B2B

by RobertLesser via twitter 4/10/2014 6:37:18 PM
On @Shopify taking on @Square , looking beyond payments and ecommerce, instead shifting the focus to democratising commerce. @hfizzle #v2rTO

by DanielleGeva via twitter 4/10/2014 6:37:31 PM
Practicing law was the worst year of my life: @hfizzle #v2rTO I joined @shopify because I believed in what it was doing

by PwC's Tech Group via twitter 4/10/2014 6:37:39 PM
#v2rTO @pwc_tech It's about the entire commerce experience, not just how you accept the payment.

by marcotomada via twitter 4/10/2014 6:37:46 PM
Words of wisdom from @hfizzle love what you do. Have passion. I'll follow/ work w/ Shopify for the rest of my life. #v2rTO

by mgmt_leadership via twitter 4/10/2014 6:38:27 PM
"We've become really comfortable being uncomfortable."-@hfizzle #v2rTO @pwc_tech #choose2matter #leadership @Shopify

by PlayBigPlayNow via twitter 4/10/2014 6:38:31 PM
@hfizzle No need to move to Valley to meet investors. Easy enough to grab a plane to NYC+ meet potential investors in person #porter #v2rTO

by ssehd via twitter 4/10/2014 6:38:34 PM
It’s break time here at #v2rTO. Grab some food and start networking.

by Natalie Henry, PwC Canada 4/10/2014 6:40:56 PM
Amazing conversations happening right now at #v2rTO It's like an emerging company incubator in here!

by PwC's Tech Group via twitter 4/10/2014 6:41:29 PM
"We've become really comfortable being uncomfortable."- @Shopify 's @hfizzle at #v2rTO @pwc_tech

by Shopify Partners via twitter 4/10/2014 6:41:40 PM
David's most effective fundraising strategies:

1. Confidence and the way you put your story together. Don't be too humble. What is the story that is stretching? What is the version of reality you want to create.
2. Storytelling is not a big enough story. Join Toastmasters. Own and be passionate about what you're doing.
3. A lot of Canadian and US investors want to see US penetration. Does your business have legs?
4. Put yourself in the shoes in the investor.
5. Persistence.

by Natalie Henry, PwC Canada 4/10/2014 8:17:40 PM
If you can get a line on the right things, you can pull it off - David Stein @salesforce #v2rTO

by PwC's Tech Group via twitter 4/10/2014 8:17:43 PM
"What is the story people want to hear? It's not a legal document" be confident. Think big. David Stein #v2rTO

by brendavg via twitter 4/10/2014 8:17:45 PM
Get coaching, work on becoming a believable seller. Back up your facts. Be confident. Don't give up. David Stein #v2rTO

by sarahstovold via twitter 4/10/2014 8:17:47 PM
Love David Stein's vibe and message: be confident, up sell, and create the reality that you want to exist. No disclaimers! #startups #v2rTO

by DCphonicsound via twitter 4/10/2014 8:17:49 PM
"Be unreasonal, set the bar high & go after great people for hires" @dstein 's advice for #startups . #v2rTO #entrepreneur @salesforce

by Anisa Mirza via twitter 4/10/2014 8:17:51 PM
"People don't set the bar high enough for what they can achieve."-David Stein from @salesforce #v2rTO @pwc_tech

by PlayBigPlayNow via twitter 4/10/2014 8:17:54 PM
Canadians are too humble. They need to be more confident in their #storytelling and pitches says David Stein. #v2rTO #entrepreneurship

by anamanao via twitter 4/10/2014 8:17:56 PM
Put yourself in your investor's shoes. Have #confidence and #persistence . #v2rTO #entrepreneurship #success

by anamanao via twitter 4/10/2014 8:19:18 PM
If you can get a line on the right things, you can pull it off - David Stein @salesforce #v2rTO

by PwC's Tech Group via twitter 4/10/2014 8:19:21 PM
"What is the story people want to hear? It's not a legal document" be confident. Think big. David Stein #v2rTO

by brendavg via twitter 4/10/2014 8:19:22 PM
Get coaching, work on becoming a believable seller. Back up your facts. Be confident. Don't give up. David Stein #v2rTO

by sarahstovold via twitter 4/10/2014 8:19:26 PM
We wanted to do something really risky - David Stein @salesforce #v2rTO

by PwC's Tech Group via twitter 4/10/2014 8:20:44 PM
#v2rTO

Great advice from David Stein @salesforce

“Build an amazing team

Hire really smart people

&

Let them do their Magic! “

by BoardroomMtrcs via twitter 4/10/2014 8:20:46 PM
QUESTION: how did you hear about this #v2rTO conference?? I happen to hear abt it by @erinbury mentioned it on TW. Is there a group?

by mgmt_leadership via twitter 4/10/2014 8:20:49 PM
Got some great feedback about my weekly startup newsletter from people at #v2rTO . You can sign up here: bit.ly/1n9cn76

by Mark Evans via twitter 4/10/2014 8:20:52 PM
by chrisgilmer via twitter 4/10/2014 8:21:01 PM
Building a team of partners can give you the strength & support to make it through tough days. There will be tough days. David Stein #v2rTO

by sarahstovold via twitter 4/10/2014 8:21:53 PM
#v2rTO is trending, thanks to you! ow.ly/i/5cCmE

by PwC's Tech Group via twitter 4/10/2014 8:22:51 PM
Parting advice for companies going through an acquisition: You have to be very careful and think about all the things that matter to you... Are you prepared for the shift? Think about your mindset, your motivation. A lot of people come in and congratulate themselves for the acquisition. Reputation matters. It's not just about making money. You're much better off fulfilling your obligation.

David Stein, Salesforce

by Natalie Henry, PwC Canada 4/10/2014 8:25:08 PM
Really enjoyed David Stein's talk. I think he had the best advise for entrepreneurs. #v2rto

by Susy via twitter 4/10/2014 8:25:33 PM
David Stein @salesforce has left the stage. Time for the second break at #v2rTO

by PwC's Tech Group via twitter 4/10/2014 8:25:36 PM
"Reputation matters...", says @salesforce 's David Stein. [Without it everything else is much more difficult] #v2rTO

by THINK_Lyndon via twitter 4/10/2014 8:29:09 PM
We don’t want to dampen the excitement over what our speakers but it’s time for another break. Between networking, take a minute to learn if your upstart is eligible for the 2014 Vision to Reality Awards: www.pwc.com/ca/v2r-nominate

by Natalie Henry, PwC Canada 4/10/2014 8:29:14 PM

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