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Last night, we gathered together more than 150 tech pro’s, curious builders and leaders from across the tech space in Vancouver to meet and learn in real life.

With the evening highlighted by presentations from Jack Newton (Clio), Annalea Krebs (Social Nature), Tamer Mohamed (Aspect Biosystems), and Trevor Johnston (Jane Software), we learned just how buzzing the ecosystem in Canada really is. From printing organs to building billion dollar businesses, we heard advice and insights across the board.

Check out what some updates from the community:

More in-depth recaps and the full conversations from yesterday’s event will drop soon across our socials and in next week’s newsletter. Stay tuned…

Want to join the next Vancouver event? Check out our upcoming events and be the first save your spot when we head back to the West Coast.

From Coast to Coast: We also hosted our Sage Tech Leader Dinner last night

Going from coast to coast, we also hosted a Tech Leader Dinner with Sage to bring together experts and leaders over dinner and drinks.

If you love curated experiences like this, check out our membership program, where TechTO members get the opportunity to join in on these one-of-a-kind dinners and activations, where you can meet other like-minded individuals building and learning in tech.

WHAT’S NEXT AT TECHTO? 👀

Our most popular series is back next week on March 3, and here’s everything you can expect.

Together Toronto [March 3]

It’s another powerhouse line-up of influential innovators from all across the tech space. Covering HealthTech, HR, AI, and more, it’s another opportunity to get inspired by today’s top leaders in Canadian tech who are building right here at home.

• Mahshid Yassaei, Co-founder & CEO of Tali AI, takes the stage to chat all things HealthTech and transforming healthcare with her product, and how Tali AI is scaling and winning in a competitive space — we have profiled Tali AI in today’s edition of the newsletter (scroll to the Profile section to read more)
  
  

• Kevin Kliman, Co-founder & CEO of Humi, joins us to chat about how Humi is revolutionizing employment solutions for Canadian businesses, the recent acquisition by Employment Hero, and how he built a successful HR platform
  
  

• Simon De Baene, Co-founder & CEO of Workleap, will share more on his Founder Journey, how Workleap is transforming the employee experience, and how they recently landed a 100+ million dollar fundraise
  
  

• Noah Godfrey, Founder of The Real Human Project, shares his thoughts on using AI to foster deeper human connections and build trust through personalized storytelling

Get your tickets and secure your spot for the most popular tech event in the city

Want to know what to expect at our Together events? Check out some of the past conversations and insights from today’s top Founders

PROFILE

Today we meet Tali AI and the Founder behind this innovative solution that is sweeping the health tech landscape.

So, what is Tali?

Think of it as a voice virtual assistant for clinicians that helps them with documentation and administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on their patients and save valuable time.

More context: Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in artificial intelligence solutions aimed at reducing the administrative burdens faced by physicians. Their flagship product is a voice-enabled virtual assistant that integrates seamlessly with Electronic Health Records (EHRs), allowing clinicians to dictate medical notes directly into the system. This technology leverages advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning to accurately transcribe medical documentation, even amidst background noise or diverse accents.

What inspired this idea and how did you build it?

Physician burnout is the number of issue in healthcare which is caused mainly by more than 15 hours of mundane administrative tasks per week.

We started by building a prototype and then began interviewing clinicians to see if the product solves their pain point. From there, it developed.

How has this idea been received?

We are documenting more than 6 million patient visits every year. Most of our growth has been through advocacy of clinicians and word of mouth.

The market reception of Tali AI's products has been overwhelmingly positive. Users commend the platform for its ease of use, accuracy, and efficiency in medical dictation. Reviews highlight its ability to handle complex medical terminology and its compatibility with various devices, including desktops and mobile phones.

Want to dive even deeper into the world of Tali AI and learn how Founder Mahshid brought together the best talent to scale rapidly? 

Join us in real life on March 3 to hear more on her Founder Journey and how she is contributing to the betterment of our healthcare space. Register here

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• Check out this million dollar software idea

COMMUNITY 🤝 

TechTO is so excited to participate in Toronto Tech Week this year! It's a weeklong, citywide collection of events to connect and celebrate the builders.

Toronto Tech Week is happening from June 23-27 and we’re preparing an exciting schedule of events including a pitch competition, a hackathon, and our annual summer social! 👏

Excited to hear the deets? Make sure to stay subscribed to our newsletter and be the first to know all the upcoming announcements and updates. Tell your friends to subscribe so they can get access to registrations before anyone else!

Are you a company looking to partner on some awesome activations? Contact us here

The TechTO HQ will be filled with events that you won’t want to miss and we can’t wait to drop more details soon! Stay tuned!

PARTNER CONTENT 📌

MaRS Mornings: Women’s Health Innovation: ROI and Roadblocks

Beyond closing a major care gap, there is a massive economic opportunity when it comes to developing healthcare solutions for women. Some projections suggest femtech alone could be worth at least $4.8 trillion globally within the next two years. So why do women’s health innovators face ongoing funding hurdles? (despite a recent increase in awareness and startup activity) What are the repercussions of this shortfall?

On March 5, in the lead up to International Women’s Day to hear from health and investment leaders unlocking solutions targeting women’s health.

Join us at the MaRS Centre from 9:00-11:00AM to hear from Rachel Harding, Researcher, Structural Genomics Consortium, Karlee Silver, President and CEO, Grand Challenges Canada, Dolma Tsundu, CEO and Founder, Flutter Care and Louise Pichette, Health Sciences Lead, MaRS Discovery District.

Register using the promo code TECHTO.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS 📅

Here are a few more notable events to attend for the TechTO community:

• March 3: Together Toronto [REGISTER HERE]

• April 7: Best of TechTO at Toronto City Hall [REGISTER HERE]

• April 16: Together Montreal [REGISTER HERE]

• April 23: Commerce Toronto [REGISTER HERE]

• April 24: Peerscale Quarterly Dinner [LEARN MORE]
  

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