September 27, 2023: Where brands and tech collide

TechTO: Retail brings together the world of technology, retailers, and brands

Come join 300+ technologists, future co-founders, employees, customers, and more on October 2 in Toronto.

Our upcoming TechTO: Retail on October 2, will focus on Sustainable Practices in Retail.

Our goal is to share stories and learnings about the collisions and collaborations that happen when we integrate tech, retail, and branding together.

We will also be joined by a few brands who will showcase their products in real life and share their pitch on sustainability and their business.

Get excited to learn more from these brands: Pluck Tea, Everly, Kind Laundry, and BIO RAW

Attend TechTO: Retail to be inspired, learn about how to transcend traditional boundaries to encourage collaboration and new partnerships and uncover strategies to accelerate your business growth.

Interested in partnering with us on a future event?
Contact [email protected] to learn more and get involved.

The pioneer in smart doorbell technology, RING, pitched their business on the hit show Shark Tank at a valuation of just $7 million — the sharks shut them down.

5 years later, the company sold to Amazon for more than $1 Billion. Turning the 10% stake initially offered to the sharks from $700K into $100M!

A similar story is brewing in the Smart Shades segment of the industry, with a company called RYSE pitching on the Canadian version of Shark Tank called Dragon’s Den.

The difference? They received two offers and have an addressable market that could be significantly larger than that of RING’s. The Dragons believe that RYSE has the products, technology, and the team to become the market leader for Smart Shades.

The hallmark of all successful smart home products is their ability to launch into retail, and RYSE’s recent deal with Best Buy has put them miles ahead of the competition.

Invest in RYSE alongside the Dragons

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Michael Garrity is the CEO and Founder of Financeit

Financeit was founded in 2011 by Michael Garrity and Casper Wong. With the creation of Financeit, they sought to bridge the gap between financial institutions and everyday consumers seeking accessible and convenient financing options.

The company recognized that the traditional lending process often presented challenges to consumers, including complex paperwork, stringent credit requirements, and lengthy approval times. In response, FinanceIt introduced a novel approach that harnessed the power of technology to streamline and democratize the financing process.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Moving from political arenas to entrepreneurial ventures

• How to craft solutions that change the game

• Unveiling allies for your vision

• How to convince banks to back your bold business vision

• The art of navigating profitable course corrections

• Lessons from the Goldman merger

• Mastering the art of sealing the deal

• Thriving amidst shifting sands

• Forging unique paths in idea generation and growth

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Become a TechTO Insider and get exclusive access to events, news, content, and other perks.

The TechTO Insiders Program has helped hundreds of technologists across multiple roles and positions meet their goals.

Whether it’s finding mentorship, finding new ways to connect with others, accessing events, or discovering more about the Canadian Tech Ecosystem, the Insiders program is helping others meet their goals and advance in their endeavors.

With the option to join as a Digital, All Access, or Lifetime member, there are ways to reach your goals at every tier.

What are the other perks?

One of the many Insider perks includes access to exclusive networking and social events at some of the coolest venues in the city. Meet other Insiders, get to know the TechTO Founders, and share your ideas with others who can offer support, mentorship, and opportunities.

Upcoming Insider Events

October 25, 2023 | Virtual AMA: Join us for an Ask Me Anything with Alex Norman and Jason Goldlist, Co-founders of TechTO.

It is a chance to share your ideas, ask your burning questions, and get one-on-one guidance to help you take the next steps for your career or business

Learn more and become an Insider today

• Elevate Fest: September 26-28, 2023 - We’re proud to be a programming sponsor for this year’s #ElevateFest. Join us at this year’s festival where world-class innovators and industry leaders who are building a more sustainable future join together in Toronto - TechTO is also taking over the Scale Up stage tomorrow (September 28) from 1-5 pm! Come say hi!

• TechTO: Together in Montreal | October 5, 2023 - We’re bringing the good vibes back to the ecosystem in Montreal. Don’t miss the last opportunity to join us and the rest of the ecosystem to celebrate all things MTL tech

• TechTO: Together | Premium | October 11, 2023 - In this exclusive premium series, we invite you to join us at one of the top venues in the city for more access to the best and brightest minds in Canadian Tech - After Party to follow!

• TechTO: Together | November 6, 2023 - We’re excited to be back again at Rotman School of Management bringing you more of the TechTO content and networking you love

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