Angel Investing 101: Maximizing Returns Through Fractional Leadership

EVENT OVERVIEW

Join us for an exclusive panel that educates investors about the value of fractional leadership. The focus will be on how startups can optimize growth trajectories, manage risks, and achieve operational excellence without the overhead of full-time executives.

The Panel Will Cover:

• How fractional executives improve startup performance, reduce burn rates, and extend runways.
• Driving operational efficiency and financial discipline to ensure investor capital is utilized effectively.
• Helping startups become acquisition-ready by meeting corporate governance and compliance standards.
• Leveraging fractional expertise to secure strategic partnerships and M&A opportunities.

ABOUT THE PANELISTS

Sina Sadeghian, CEO at NuBinary, is a visionary leader with extensive experience in leading web and mobile development teams. He co-founded ApplyBoard, a unicorn startup that revolutionized the international education sector, and has also worked as a software engineer at IBM. Sina has helped many startups and SMBs achieve their technological goals. His visionary outlook and unwavering commitment to driving technological advancements add depth to our team and ignite our vision with passion.

Robert Kunihiro, CPA, US CPA, brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience as a CFO, having worked with large automotive tier-one parts suppliers, including ABC Technologies and Yazaki North & Central America, overseeing $1 billion to $5 billion in sales and managing teams of 7,500 to 85,000 employees. A respected leader in the automotive supplier industry, Robert is well-connected and has served on prominent boards such as the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA), where he chaired the Audit Committee, and Accelerate ZEV, Canada’s ZEV Supply Chain Alliance focused on clean tech innovation. Currently, Robert serves as the National Industrial Lead and Regional Director with the CFO Centre, managing a team of fractional CFOs that provide expert financial services to SMEs across Halton and Peel regions in Ontario. The CFO Centre operates with a network of 100+ seasoned CFOs in Canada and 800+ globally, delivering high-impact financial leadership.

Maya Cieszynska, Partner at Pinch Marketing Inc., is an enthusiastic and strategic leader with a passion for solving complex business challenges and guiding teams to success. As a Partner at Pinch Marketing Inc., she thrives in creating innovative solutions that drive results and foster collaboration across all business functions. Known for her ability to build meaningful relationships, Maya brings her whole self to work, fostering trust and connection. She leverages her strengths to tackle challenges head-on, constantly striving to improve and elevate outcomes. Calm and flexible in the face of unexpected changes, Maya focuses on what truly matters while maintaining a competitive drive to succeed and motivate her team. With her action-oriented mindset and contagious enthusiasm, Maya inspires others to turn ideas into impactful results, making her an invaluable leader and team player.

AGENDA

10:00–11:30 AM: Angel Investing 101: Maximizing Investor Returns Through Fractional Leadership

11:30 AM–12:30 PM: Networking Lunch

REQUIREMENT FOR REGISTRANTS

Note: This is intended for angel members prospects, rather than founders or entrepreneurs. Please confirm you meet the requirements of an accredited investor prior to reserving a ticket. Learn more here.