Les Chocs de l'innovation en systèmes alimentaires, présentés par Lassonde

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The Shocks of Innovation is a series of events organized by Esplanade Québec, the leading accelerator for social and environmental impact entrepreneurs in Quebec. These gatherings highlight the entrepreneurs supported by Esplanade Québec through a series of pitches.

This special edition of the Shocks of Innovation is presented by Lassonde, a partner in the food systems sector.

During this evening, attendees will hear pitches from impact businesses that aim to improve food systems in Montreal and Quebec, alongside a rich discussion on the Financial Valuation of Food Sector Innovations' Impact.

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Event Location

Espace Rodier - 914 Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal H3C 1J9

Schedule

📍 5:30 PM: Welcome of participants

📍 6:00 PM: Opening remarks

📍 6:05 PM: Panel discussion: Financial Valuation of Food Sector Innovations' Impact

📍 6:30 PM: Pitch sessions

📍 7:30 PM: Lassonde Scholarship Award

📍 7:40 PM: Networking and snacks

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🔎 Presentations of Participating Organizations

🍅 Eezly: A price comparison app enabling consumers to achieve substantial savings, discover new products, and increase their purchasing power, thereby reducing food insecurity.

A project represented by Philippe Dallaire

🍅 Flirt Drinks: Innovative beverages made from unsold fresh fruits, completely recycled, offering a tastier and less sugary alternative to traditional sodas.

A project represented by Alexy Lavigne-McPhee

🍅 Écoboeuf: An experimental farm ensuring sustainable and carbon-neutral beef production, contributing to the stability of the agricultural industry in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.

A project represented by Frédérique Lavallée

🍅 Ellipse Conservation: A line of fruity snacks produced through the freeze-drying of products to prolong their shelf life and combat food waste.

A project represented by Jérôme Perron

🍅 Redfroglab Inc.: A modular urban farm promoting local production and consumption to reduce carbon footprint, enhance product freshness, and minimize food waste.

A project represented by Gabriel Roy Doyon and Guillaume Dagher

🔎 Biographies of Panelists

👉 Guy LaRoche, Portfolio Director, Impact and Sustainability at Fondaction

A professional in investment with over 15 years of experience financing SMEs in Quebec. Currently, he supports companies at Fondaction to generate measurable social and environmental impact while achieving financial goals. He has also been a member of investment committees for funds such as the Greater Montreal Climate Fund, Filaction, and the Social Economy Trust.

👉 Claire Lanctôt, Co-owner of Les Jardins d'Arlington and finance coaching expert

Claire is a co-owner of the family business, Les Jardins d’Arlington. Her interest in organic farming practices extends to local land protection efforts and her involvement in the local community. Claire is also a consultant and corporate finance professional, a former executive in telecommunications, media, and software with international experience in working with both public and private companies, focusing on venture capital and private equity.

👉 Alexandre Jumelle, Principal, Private Investments, Agrifood at Investissement Québec

Alexandre is involved in private investments (agrifood) at Investissement Québec. He focuses on sourcing, analyzing, executing, and negotiating major investments in large Quebec companies. After investments, Alexandre represents IQ on boards of directors. Previously, he worked in the venture capital team and led transactions in Quebec startups.

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Whether one is an investor, a player in the agrifood sector, an entrepreneur, or simply curious to learn about emerging Quebec innovations with significant potential impact on food systems, this edition of the Shocks of Innovation will introduce passionate entrepreneurs who are positively transforming their communities!

This edition of the Shocks of Innovation is supported by: the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy of Quebec (MEIE), the City of Montreal, Lassonde, and the partners of the Food Systems Hub at Esplanade Québec, to whom heartfelt thanks are extended.

💭 About Esplanade Québec

With a mission to collectively address social and environmental challenges, Esplanade Québec aims to catalyze a community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and organizations, assisting them in enhancing their impacts and sustaining their projects.

At Esplanade Québec, the goal is to accelerate the socio-ecological transition through entrepreneurship. Through its programs and coaching offerings, it is fully committed to expediting the deployment and scaling of impactful projects.