TECH WEEK WRAPPED ✨

7 events, 5 venues, 139 speakers and nearly 5,000 in attendance…

What a whirlwind. Last week we hosted 17 events, featuring a Hackathon, Market Overviews, a Summer Social, and exclusive Off the Record discussions with tech leaders during the first-ever Toronto Tech Week.

We brought together 139 of the industry's most influential figures to share their insights, offering guidance for the future and strategies for elevating new ventures. These events collectively brought together a whopping 4,995 attendees, and we’re not done there. With more events to come in 2025 and more ways to connect with the tech ecosystem, here’s how you can stay locked into what’s happening.

We run events nationwide and all year long focused on empowering builders like YOU!

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NEW EPISODE: FOUNDER JOURNEY FT. PHILIPPE LEHOUX 🎧

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, we're diving deep with Philippe Lehoux, the visionary co-founder of Missive. Why is Philippe so compelling? Because he didn't follow the traditional Silicon Valley playbook.

Philippe's story is a masterclass in bootstrapping and relentless product focus. He's built multiple successful businesses from the ground up, including selling two previous ventures, before tackling the audacious challenge of reimagining email for teams with Missive. This isn't just another tech success story; it's a testament to patience, grit, and a deep understanding of customer needs.

Join us as Philippe shares the invaluable lessons learned from years of building, the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial path, and how his unique journey with Missive is now serving as a guiding light for future builders looking to forge their own independent paths to success. You won't want to miss his candid insights!

INTERESTING READS 📚

• NiaHealth raises $5.75 million — the founder just spoke at our recent AgeTech Market Overview and dropped the news to our attendees

• The Founder prompting playbook 

• How to break into Venture Capital

• The ultimate guide to validate your business idea

• The most common AI terms explained

PARTNER CONTENT 📌

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS 📆

• Ride with us to StartUp Fest: Leaving July 8, at 9:00am — SAVE YOUR SPOT 

• Toronto Demo Day + Together: Monday, August 11 at 5:00pm — REGISTER HERE

• Sales Toronto: Monday, August 18 at 6:00pm — REGISTER HERE

• Commerce Toronto: Monday, September 15 at 6:00pm — REGISTER HERE
  

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