ELEVATOR PITCH 🎥

It’s time for another episode of the TechTO ‘Elevator Pitch Series’. We get pitched by up-and-coming startups as we ride the elevator 18 floors. A literal Elevator Pitch.

In today's newest episode of the Elevator Pitch Series, we hear from Bryn Davis Williams, Co-Founder at DOUBL, a brand that is out to re-shape the women’s intimate apparel space.

Curious to learn more? Check out to full pitch:

If you’re curious to learn more about DOUBL and how they are re-shaping an entire brand type and offer new-found confidence to customers, visit https://www.mydoubl.com or reach out to Bryn on LinkedIn to see how you can get involved.

COMMUNITY 🤝

Why tech and PropTech professionals should attend:

• You're building (or backing) the next big thing in real estate.

• You want to understand how AI, robotics, and intelligent design are redefining how we build, live, and invest.

• You care about connecting with the people actually driving change—not just talking about it.

Who’s speaking:

• Stephanie Wood, VP at Alate Partners – Veteran investor with deep knowledge of the PropTech landscape, from urban development to startup scaling.
  

• Ramtin Attar, CEO of Promise Robotics – Former Autodesk leader using robotics and automation to build better, faster, and more sustainably.
  

• Robert Saunders, CEO of Ownright – Engineer and founder working to make homeownership more accessible with tech-forward tools.
  

• Sheida Shahi, CEO of Adaptis – Architect and PhD applying AI to make buildings smarter, greener, and more efficient.

If you're serious about where the built world is heading—and want to meet others who are too—this is where you need to be.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 🎤 

Join TechTO, Panache Ventures, and N49P for an evening spotlighting Canada's most promising tech startups. Handpicked by leading VCs, these ventures are scaling rapidly and solving meaningful problems. Expect real stories, real progress, and real asks—no judges or scoring cards.

Connect with over 300 founders, investors, and operators, and gain insights into Canada's rising tech stars before they break out. The event concludes with a lively social designed to foster authentic relationships in a fun, informal setting.

Whether you're building, investing, or just curious, this is your chance to tap into the energy of Vancouver's tech ecosystem.

Founder Anastasia Kiku, will also be taking the stage as a speaker for this one. Check out the latest news from her company Reusables here.

Who is Anastasia?

Anastasia Kiku, co-founder of Reusables.com, is on a mission to eliminate single-use waste by making reusables as convenient as disposables. With a sharp business mind and a passion for circular systems, she’s built a company that’s transforming how cities, retailers, and consumers think about packaging—starting with food and beverage. Whether you're into climate tech, entrepreneurship, or just curious about how big change really happens, Anastasia brings the kind of insight, grit, and real-world solutions that will leave you thinking bigger.

The TiEQuest Summit 2025, themed "Building in Canada for the World," is a premier event during Toronto Tech Week, convening entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to discuss scaling Canadian innovation globally.

Joanna Griffiths at TiEQuest 2025

Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President of Knix, will deliver the opening keynote fireside chat at 9:40 AM. Known for revolutionizing the intimate apparel industry with leakproof underwear, Griffiths built Knix into one of Canada's fastest-growing companies. In 2022, she made history by selling 80% of Knix to Essity for $410 million, marking the largest publicly disclosed private sale of a direct-to-consumer company by a female founder in Canada.

At the summit, she is expected to share insights on building purpose-driven brands and scaling businesses with a strong mission.

NEXT BIG GIGS 💼 

Find your next “big gig” in tech — in this section we’re featuring a short-list of interesting job opportunities from our new job board. See you jobs we’re highlighting today:

• Lumerate, a leader in new field B2B Sales, is hiring for multiple roles in Canada

• Commonsku, who is helping customers streamline workflows, delight clients, and accelerate growth, is hiring for multiple roles in Canada, across Engineering

• Our friends at Intuit are hiring 40+ roles across Toronto and North America

• Boardy, the next innovative networking tool using AI to make better connections, is currently hiring for a Social BDR — Get all the details here

Have a job you want to share? Currently looking to find your next gig? Check out the full list of jobs we curated just for you on our job board

MARK YOUR CALENDARS 📆 

Check out some upcoming events we think you might like:

• TechTO Sales, Tuesday, May 20 at 6pm — Details and Tickets Here

• Travel Toronto, Wednesday, May 21 at 6pm — Details and Tickets Here

• WEB SUMMIT: Vancouver Demo Day + Web Summit Social, Tuesday, May 27 all day — Apply Here

• Health Toronto, Monday, June 9, at 6pm — Details and Tickets Here

• TECH WEEK HIGHLIGHT: Summer Social, Wednesday, June 9 — Details and Tickets Here

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