Aleisha Cerny is the co-founder & CEO of Serenity Power, developing next-gen solid oxide fuel cell systems to decarbonize remote and off-grid operations.
U of T AcceleratorFest
A one-day showcase of resources and opportunities for entrepreneurs and innovators.
Schedule
U of T AcceleratorFest Showcase
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Explore U of T’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and connect with representatives from all 13 campus accelerators and the Innovations & Partnerships Office. Learn more about the resources, programs and opportunities available to help founders at all stages of their journey.
Desjardins Speaker Series – From Vision to Venture: What It Really Takes to Build a Company
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join U of T entrepreneurs Aleisha Cerny, CEO and co-founder of clean energy startup Serenity Power, and Michael Helander, co-founder and CEO of advanced materials company OTI Lumionics, for a fireside chat about the highs and lows of founder life and advice for how to increase your chances of building a successful venture.
Ecosystem Tour
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Get an inside look at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus and explore the spaces, labs, and organizations where innovation, entrepreneurship and discovery come together. Separate registration required.
ONRamp and Centre for Entrepreneurship Open House
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
*Open House will close between 12-1:30 p.m. for the Speaker Series
Tour U of T Entrepreneurship and the Centre for Entrepreneurship’s dedicated co-working and collaboration space, located within the state-of-the-art Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus.
Desjardins Speaker Series – From Vision to Venture:
What It Really Takes to Build a Company
Join U of T entrepreneurs Aleisha Cerny, CEO and co-founder of clean energy startup Serenity Power, and Michael Helander, co-founder and CEO of advanced materials company OTI Lumionics, for a fireside chat about the highs and lows of founder life and advice for how to increase your chances of building a successful venture.
Presented By:
In Conversation With:
Michael G. Helander is co-founder and CEO of OTI, an advanced materials company he co-founded in 2011 while completing his PhD at the University of Toronto.
Moderated By:
Manager, Partnerships & Community
Natalie is a community builder and partnership leader who is passionate about connecting people, ideas and opportunities to create meaningful impact for the next generation of founders and innovators.