WHAT’S NEXT AT TECHTO? 👀

We’re back with more unique events and networking activations all year long. Here’s what we’re highlighting today for the community:

CIX Summit After Party: TechTO x BetaKit [March 26]

Join us at the CIX AFTER PARTY hosted by TechTO & Betakit, sponsored by: Fasken, National Bank of Canada & GuruLink

• Join us for an exclusive evening of networking, drinks, and great conversations with top investors, founders, and tech leaders after the CIX Summit

• This gathering brings together the best minds in Canadian tech—don't miss your chance to forge valuable connections

• Wrap up your CIX experience with an unforgettable night of engaging discussions, new partnerships, and community-building

Free entry for CIX Summit badge holders! You MUST show your badge at the door.

Best of TechTO: Live from Toronto City Hall [April 7]

Join us at Best Of to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of the Canadian tech community

• Hear from tech leaders who’ve achieved extraordinary success and growth.

• Discover strategies for turning setbacks into growth opportunities.

• Connect with like-minded founders and industry leaders.

• Network and connect over food and drinks.

• Be part of a memorable evening that celebrates innovation and success

We have just announced headliner, Michael Katchen of Wealthsimple. In addition to Michael, we have more incredible innovators joining us in real life including: Dan Park (CEO at Clutch), Rob Khazzam (CEO & Co-Founder at Float), Rae Jeong (CEO and Co-Founder at Maneva).

Why attend?

Not only is it your opportunity to explore one of the most iconic venues in the city — Toronto City Hall Chambers, but it’s an opportunity to meet more than 300 of tech’s finest, including investors, builders, top connectors in the ecosystem and the inspiring Founders who have put Canadian tech on the map.

Covering everything from AI, to FinTech, Fundraising, Sales and more, it’s the Best Of The Best, all in one room!

Want even more insights from our events? We wrote a deep dive for BetaKit and featured our fireside chat conversation with Simon De Baene.

NEW EPISODE 🎧

Today, we highlight the newest episode of our Founder Journey Series, where we take a deep dive into the experiences of today’s top entrepreneurs, exploring how they built their businesses, overcame challenges, and shaped the future of tech.

Through candid conversations and real-world lessons, this series uncovers the highs, lows, and unexpected twists that define the startup journey. Whether you’re an aspiring founder or a seasoned operator, you’ll gain valuable insights, inspiration, and practical takeaways from those who’ve been in the trenches.

Today’s episode, Marie Chevrier Schwartz, seasoned entrepreneur and current CEO at TechTO sat down with hosts Alexandra Reilly and Alex Norman to deep dive into her own journey and learnings from a lengthy career of building.

From juggling family life, moving from one country to another, and creating something valuable for the tech community, Marie has done it all and still maintains a passion for community building and giving back to those looking to bring their own ideas to life.

🎧 Listen to the full episode 🎧

INTERESTING READS 📚

• A smart 2025 guide to fundraising
  

• As a founder, there is no transition out of sales — here’s why
  

• A quick and easy method to better public speaking, especially for Founders
  

• What qualities of an early-stage startup stand out the most to an Angel Investor?
  

• Important reads to check out following International Women’s Day

PARTNER CONTENT 📌

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If you’re an employer looking for an intelligent hiring system or a job seeker wanting to improve your resume—PolyCareers is here to help.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS 📅

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

• 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]

• May 5: Together Toronto [REGISTER HERE]

  
  

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