Since 2015, Rewind has been on a mission to help businesses protect their SaaS and cloud data. Today, over 25,000 customers in more than 100 countries have used Rewind’s top-reviewed apps and support to ensure their software-as-a-service applications run uninterrupted. The Rewind platform enables companies to back up, restore, and copy the critical data that drives their business.
A self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur, Mike Potter is the co-founder and CEO of Rewind, the leading data backup and recovery provider for cloud and SaaS data. While studying Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University, Mike began his start-up career as the founder of InTheHack.com, one of the most popular sporting websites in Canada. Since founding Rewind in 2015, Mike has focused on building a company culture that values and respects employees. “I’m a big believer in creating strong teams, hiring great people, and giving them the freedom to do their best work”, he adds. When Mike isn’t running backups, he can usually be found assembling LEGOs with his kids or walking his dogs.
With 25 years of experience in marketing, Line has established herself as a leader in the industry. She founded and successfully grew a digital marketing agency for 10 years, boasting 45 employees and serving local tech startups and lifestyle companies. During her tenure at Bookmark (WPP Group) and Weber Shandwick (IPG Group), two of the world’s most renowned agencies in content marketing and PR, respectively, she solidified her expertise by serving high-profile clients such as IBM, Amazon, Bombardier, and Air Canada. Fueled by her passion for tech and AI, Line transitioned to working on the client side in B2B SaaS companies such as Keatext AI, Nakisa and TrackTik. She has helped early-stage startups in their journey from pre-seed to seed to series A funding and has played a pivotal role in supporting successful exits for scale-ups in hyper-growth. Line is an advocate for the application of AI in marketing use cases and is a firm believer in the power of brand to drive business success.
For over two decades, David has led product and technology teams at high-growth startups and scale-up companies. After completing his software engineering degrees at Carleton University, he jumped into the startup world and never looked back. His deep expertise in software development, product management, and marketing inspires his commitment to building exceptional teams and innovative products. With a proven track record of successful exits and executive leadership roles at Klipfolio, Halogen, Acquia, and EMC, David has worked with some of the world’s most recognized brands including BMW, Nestlé, Visa, and Warner Music Group. Driven to create and foster the next generation of entrepreneurs, he also serves as an advisor at Invest Ottawa, mentoring and coaching emerging leaders in the venture path program. Outside of work, David enjoys traveling with his wife and two kids, skiing, hiking, cycling, and watching F1 races.
Siobhan Devlin is an experienced legal professional who is knowledgeable in the start-up space. She has served as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for a variety of technology companies. Siobhan has extensive experience in intellectual property protection, privacy law, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and business development. She is currently serving as the Chief Legal Officer for Rewind.
Can make it fluffier if needed…Daniel has 25 years of experience in building Internet products. His experience is rooted in an entrepreneurial engineering background, with B2B SaaS product leadership forming the last 12 years. Within startups and established companies, he’s led technical and product teams to deliver impactful work for organizations including ASOS, Heineken, and AKQA. As an entrepreneur, he’s taken three companies from zero to exit. A web agency, a Shopify product portfolio, and a Shopify developer product. Daniel is originally from Scotland and now lives in Copenhagen, Denmark, with his partner and three children. He’s often out on the Øresund sailing or enjoying the city’s food.
Bradley is a finance leader with extensive experience in the high-growth SaaS industry, complemented by a solid background in boutique and international public accounting firms. With over 15 years of experience in the finance sector, Bradley is a results-driven, resourceful leader skilled in building and scaling adaptable finance teams, driving process automation, and implementing robust internal controls. His expertise includes managing full-cycle accounting processes, strategic business partnering, financial modelling and a strong technical knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP, ensuring all statutory and corporate obligations are met. Bradley holds a Master’s degree from the University of London and is a Chartered Accountant.
Originally from the UK he relocated to Canada in 2019 and currently calls Vancouver home. Outside of work Bradley spends the majority of his time with his wife and young daughter exploring the outdoors or pursuing his love of music via attending concerts or playing guitar.
Wendy is a results-driven senior marketing leader with over 25 years of experience driving full-funnel growth for Canadian B2B SaaS and software companies. Prior to Rewind, Wendy spent almost 8 years at Kinaxis, where, as Vice-President of Demand Generation, she led the global team responsible for raising brand awareness and generating leads and pipeline to fuel revenue growth. During that time, between 2016 and 2023, Kinaxis annual revenue grew by over 250%. Wendy brings a strong mix of experience in Demand Generation, Content, Product, Customer and Partner Marketing.
Early in her career, Wendy was mentored by an influential marketing leader who inspired a career-long study and practice of leadership. Wendy is a firm believer that people are a predictor of business success. Wanting to pay it forward and inspire a whole new generation of marketers, Wendy is a passionate mentor and coach to her teams.
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Trent University. Outside of work, Wendy loves design, home renos, golf, and spending time with her husband, family and friends at the cottage in the Muskoka region of Ontario.