Fireside Chat: The Future of Work in VC, Consulting and Banking
Ready to peek into the future of VC, consulting and banking?
Join Dragonfruit Ventures and Maple Leaf Venture Club for a thought-provoking evening with innovation leaders who are redefining how professional services operate. Powered by AI, automation, and bold new thinking. Whether you’re building the tools or navigating the change, this is the room you want to be in.
Panel 1: Heads of Innovation
Hear directly from trailblazers at top consulting and banking on how they’re reshaping service delivery, talent strategy, and tech integration. Expect insights on GenAI, RPA, and managing innovation at scale.
Speakers:
Matt Roberts - Managing Director, VC Coverage at RBCx
Michael Cheong - Digital Transformation & Technology Strategy Director at KPMG
Moderator: Wendy Huang - Founder of Maple Leaf Venture Club
Panel 2: The VC Perspective
Two VCs General partners take the mic to share where they see opportunity, where firms are falling short, and what the next decade of “work” really looks like for this space.
Speakers:
Claire Fauquirer - Venture Partner at Brightspark Ventures
GP at Dragonfruit Ventures
🤝 Networking & Refreshments
Stick around after the panels to meet fellow founders, builders, investors, and industry professionals over light bites and beverages.
✨ Who should Attend?
Founders, industry professionals, developers, and community operators – if you're building the future, working within consulting or banking, or simply connected to the ecosystem, this is your room. Come hear what’s next, ask your own questions, and connect with the people actively shaping what work looks like tomorrow.
🎟 Limited space. RSVP now to secure your spot.
Big thank you to our sponsor partner: Vena Solutions
About Vena Solutions
Vena is a leading financial planning and analysis (FP&A) platform that helps teams drive smarter, data-driven decisions. Built natively within Microsoft Excel and integrated with tools like Power BI and Teams, Vena combines the flexibility of spreadsheets with the power of a centralized database. Trusted by thousands of organizations across industries, Vena empowers finance professionals to streamline budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and more — all in one unified platform.