Fundraising Spotlight on Misfit Ventures

## Fundraising Spotlight on Misfit Ventures

Join us for an exclusive, in-depth conversation with the Co-Founders and Managing Partners of Misfit Ventures, Canada's first 2SLGBTQ+ venture capital fund. This is a must-attend event for founders, investors, and anyone interested in the future of inclusive and impact-driven capital.

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### Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, November 25th
• Time: 1:00 PM PST (Pacific Standard Time)
• Format: Fireside Chat & Live Q&A

### What You Will Learn

This "Spotlight" session will dive deep into Misfit Ventures' unique approach to funding and impact, including:

• The Misfit Investment Thesis: A detailed look at the firm's strategy for backing and scaling technology ventures led by 2SLGBTQ+ founders and other intersectional equity-deserving groups.
• Performance & Impact: How Misfit Ventures is proving that diversity drives superior returns and lasting social change.
• 2026 Funding Outlook: Predictions and insights on the venture capital landscape for underrepresented founders, including which sectors are poised for growth and how to prepare for your next funding round.
• Live Q&A: A dedicated session for audience questions to gain direct advice from Mandy and Douglas.

#### Mandy Potter

Co-founder & Managing Partner, Misfit Ventures
Mandy is an award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and board member with 15 years of experience building and scaling successful VC-backed startups across B2B SaaS, marketplaces, CPG, and regulated industries. As a queer woman entrepreneur, she is deeply passionate about driving inclusivity within the VC ecosystem. Her mission is to unite and elevate Canada's entrepreneurship community, particularly for members of marginalized groups.

#### Douglas Lui CPA, CA

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Misfit Ventures
With over 25 years of international executive experience, Douglas has built a distinguished career at the intersection of venture capital, impact investing, and corporate leadership across North America, Asia, and Europe. Previously, he held senior executive roles at Sands China (Las Vegas Sands Corp.), The Peninsula Hotels, SAP, Universal Studios, and others, leading enterprise-wide finance, risk, and strategy initiatives. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, his personal mission is advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, leveraging capital as a force for innovation and a more compassionate world.