Getting to North America will bring you perspectives and insight in how North American finance and markets work. The event will be a combination of talks from North American and Latvian finance and venture capital experts and a moderated discussion that will bring out the most important questions about financing and North American markets.

In Riga, we will be joined by Mārtiņš Rikšis -  Managing Partner at Norda Aktivi Ltd. Previously he has held positions in Zaļās Gaismas Investīcijas, Riga City Council, and Riga Stock Exchange. His nearly 20 years includes screening more than 300 investment proposals. Through his investment vehicles he has made investments in technology, communications and media sectors.

Swedbank has confirmed that Mrs Ieva Fatjanova, the Head of Corporate banking department, will be joining the panel. She will also be accompanied by representative from their Entrepreneurship Competence Centre.

We will also be joined from Canada by James Bowen. James is a serial entrepreneur, professor at University of Ottawa and RTU Riga Business School, author and, most recently the co-founder of the internet accelerator hatchbrands. In addition to his insight into going global, James will offer his practical knowledge regarding readying a company for financing. As a bonus, those who attend the session on January 17 will be able to have a private meeting with James when he is in Riga in March of this year.