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Our next Elevator Pitch is live, we share the curated jobs you should be applying for and more startup opportunities to shine

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Alex at TechTO
January 30, 2025

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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 episode, we are highlighting the Travel Tech space, and chat with Matthew Stevens, Co-Founder at Talewind, a platform that transforms your social posts into interactive maps with booking links, earning you commission on every sale.

Curious to learn more about Talewind and try it out? Check them out at https://www.talewind.ai. or join the wait list

Stay tuned for new episodes of our Elevator pitch series all year long. We will be dropping them across social and in every Thursday newsletter!

STARTUP OPPORTUNITIES TO SHINE ✨

  • By popular demand, Vooban has opened 15 additional spots for Impact AI—an exclusive one-day event happening on February 5th in Toronto. Enjoy 25% off your ticket with promo code IMPACT25. This is your opportunity to gain valuable insights from AI leaders like Google, TELUS, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and more. Secure your spot here

  • Startup and Investor networking session in Mississauga. Brought to you by Startup Valley this is an opportunity to pitch your startup and meet those actively investing in tech — Learn more

  • Are you a startup revolutionizing campaigns, voter/customer outreach, or digital engagement? Apply for a free pitch spot at the Next Campaign Tech Showcase on Feb 25 in Brampton and present your product to 200+ campaign professionals, strategists, non-profits, industry associations, and government decision-makers. All you need is a ticket (use code "NEXUS" for 15% off) to be eligible to apply to pitch — Apply now

  • TechTO Elevator Pitch: Want to pitch us next? Reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll make it happen!

BUILDERS PERSPECTIVE

In this section, we amplify the voices of the Founders and innovators who are sharing unique perspectives on success, growth, the major headlines in tech today, and more.

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Today, we look into the Commerce space and learn what it takes to build globally recognized brands (and the tactics that have worked).

Today’s piece focuses on why integrating “Live Shopping” experiences into your marketing plan is essential for building a massive commerce brand.

It’s a perspective that intrigued us, shared by Three Ships Co-Founder Connie Lo, who offered her own unique experience with utilizing a strategy that strengthened during the pandemic: live shopping experiences curated through social media.

If you are looking to innovate and scale the way your brand reaches customers, this next read is for you.

Why Canadian commerce startups are building “live shopping” into their marketing plans. Three Ships co-founder Connie Lo described her company’s embrace of the tactic at TechTO’s recent Commerce Toronto event.

Have a great perspective to share? Reach out to us at [email protected]

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