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🚀 From PowerPoint Pitches to a Global Mentorship Powerhouse - Together’s Wild Ride to Acquisition

What happens when two ex-consultants, zero coding experience, and a love for great mentorship collide? You get Together Software - a Canadian startup that went from bootstrapped beginnings to a game-changing acquisition by learning tech leader Absorb.

Why Together Is a TechTO Success Story 💥

🛠 Built the MVP with zero coding experience - powered by Google, grit, and caffeine

📈 Scaled to millions in ARR with real product-market fit and zero outside funding

🌍 Used globally to connect employees and drive growth through people-first programs

🤖 Now at the forefront of AI-powered L&D - blending personal mentorship with strategic upskilling

💼 Acquired by Absorb in 2024 - unlocking the first true mentorship + learning integration

Together is proof that you don’t need a tech pedigree or VC war chest to build something great. You just need a real problem, relentless execution, and the courage to start.

And sometimes, starting with a PowerPoint is all it takes to change the way the world learns.

🎧 Want the full Together Software story? CEO & Co-Founder Matthew Reeves will be sharing their story at Together Toronto on Monday, August 11th, 2025.

OPPORTUNITIES TO WATCH 👀 

• TOAST is looking to celebrate 25 women who are changing the game in tech across roles, industries, and regions. These women can be founders, engineers, product managers, researchers, designers, operators, marketers, policy makers, HR leaders etc.. Know someone awesome? Nominate Them Here.
  

• TELUS is backing Canadian small businesses through its Stand With Owners program, offering over $200K in funding, tech, and promotional support. Startups, nonprofits, and sole proprietors can apply to win one of 15 prizes worth $20K- or be one of five grand prize winners. The contest runs June 3 to September 3, with winners announced October 21, 2025. Apply Here.
  

• Hubspot, the CRM that grows with you, has a special opportunity for AI startups

  AI founders: Got a game-changing startup?

  

  Building the future of AI? Here's your shot at $50K to make it happen.

  The Next Big AIdea pitch competition is live. If you've got an AI startup that's changing how businesses grow, we want to see it.

  Record a 60-second pitch and you could win $50,000 cash, $25K in AWS credits, 600K Clay credits + Pro Plan, and exposure to millions through HubSpot Media's network.

  Five finalists get flown to San Francisco to pitch live at INBOUND 2025 in front of 1,000+ industry leaders.

  Your AI idea deserves more than just another LinkedIn post.

  Submit your pitch today

  
  

• TechTO is scouting standout Canadian tech companies- at any stage- that are making serious moves. Whether they’re scaling quickly, solving real-world problems, or catching major traction, we want to spotlight them. Nominations are open from VCs and the startup community. Know a Rocketship? Nominate Them. Interested in joining one? Don’t miss our upcoming Toronto Rocketships Demo Day where you’ll get to hear from some of the fastest growing companies in Toronto. Get Your Ticket here.

INTERESTING READS 📚️ 

• Substack raises $100 million Series C at $1.1 billion valuation 
  Fun Fact: Chris Best, CEO & Co-Founder is 🇨🇦, ex CTO + Co-Founder at Kik Interactive + a Waterloo grad. Congrats Chris and team!

  
  

• AI Agents: The Next Big Phase of Artificial Intelligence +  OpenAI's new ChatGPT agent is here — 5 features that change everything
  
  

• Unlocking Ontario’s AI Advantage: Why Skills and Adoption Must Go Hand in Hand

NEXT BIG GIGS 💼 

Highlighting a few of the best opportunities on the TechTO Job Board. Check out all the opportunities on the TechTO Job Board Here.

• TechTO is HIRING!! We’re looking for an ambitious 📈 Growth Marketing Manager to join our team and be at the helm of Canada’s most connected tech community.
  

• 📞 Clinicline is modernizing medical communications and they’re hiring across Canada! 🩺 Now hiring: Full Stack Developer (React / Laravel)
  🌍 Remote (Canada) Apply Here
  

• ⏱️ WorkWhile is reshaping the future of hourly work, WorkWhile is making it easier for hourly workers and businesses to find each other — and they’re building a team in Canada. 💼 Now hiring: Frontend Engineer
  🌍 Remote Apply Here

• 🤖 Quandri is building digital workers for repetitive business tasks Quandri is one of the most exciting automation startups in Canada — and they’re hiring for multiple roles.
  
   💼 Now hiring several roles including:
  - Customer Success Manager
  - Full Stack Engineer
  - Product Designer
  - DevOps Engineer
  🌍 Remote (Canada)
   See all jobs at Quandri
  

• 🚀 Rocketships Highlight: Cohere

  Cohere is one of Canada’s AI giants and a TechTO Rocketship for 2024.
  They’re building cutting-edge LLM infrastructure and growing globally.
  🔍 Now hiring: Multiple roles in Engineering, Research, and GTM
  🌍 Hybrid (Toronto) + Remote
  See all Cohere jobs
  

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