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The no BS conversation every Founder needs to hear
Here's why our Tech Week stages are different, plus more ecosystem updates and upcoming activations you should care about

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Left to Right: Vijesh, Jayiesh, Ella, Christy, Amr, Aman, Alex, Jacob, Michael
You asked and we listened.
Health returned in a BIG way yesterday, our most requested vertical, bringing together more than 200 in person to celebrate the advancement, knowledge and future of the healthcare space in Canada.
From investing, to the importance of AI for a patient-first approach, the event covered it all.
Thanks to Michael Millar [Verto Health], Jayiesh Singh [Able Innovations], Christy Prada [Future Fertility], Ella Seitz [Esplanade Healthtech Ventures], and Jacob Batist [Alan]

More than 200 in attendance for the first Health event of 2025
More updates and highlights to come. If you’re still looking to attend another Health event in the coming weeks, we’re hosting an AgeTech Market Overview during Toronto Tech Week — highlighting the opportunities for the latest innovations within the aging population sector, offering valuable insights into market trends and highlighting promising startups.
TECH WEEK HIGHLIGHT ✨

Top row: Eva Wong, Michael Kravshik, Mark Jaine, Wayne Pommen
Bottom row: Ryan Osten, Michael Hyatt, Sally Daub, Ron Spreeuwenberg
Off The Record: The Stories You Can’t Google.
Cut through the noise. Off The Record delivers the raw, unfiltered truth behind founder success—no press releases, no LinkedIn polish. This isn't a panel, podcast, or fireside chat. It's a closed-door gathering for a select group of accomplished Tech Founders ($30M+ average revenue) to share never-before-told stories.
Exclusively for high-potential founders and Peerscale members, this "apply to attend" session reveals the true path to scale: the near-breakdowns, tough calls, and pivotal breakthroughs.
Hear first-time stories from bold Canadian founders like Michael Hyatt (Dragon, Investor, Builder), Sally Daub (Web3 powerhouse, BorderPass), and Eva Wong (FinTech disruptor, Borrowell).
A room of serious builders, not spectators. If you're ready for what it actually takes to scale, this is the conversation you won't find anywhere else. The stories that inspire and stay in the room. Apply to attend our OTR stages all week long.
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CONTEST ⭐

APPLY TO RIDE FOR FREE TO STARTUPFEST
TechTO is heading to Montreal as part of our National Tour—and we've teamed up with GuruLink and the Startupfest crew to bring back the spirit of the iconic Startup Train… but this time, it's a bus.
We want to do one better and offer the chance to ride for FREE!
If you're an early-stage tech entrepreneur, we're running a contest to offer TWO companies a free ride + conference ticket. Apply here as the contest ends this Friday!
If you want to head to the fest and want to get a special price that includes bus + conference ticket at a special TechTO price. Buy your ticket here
MARK YOUR CALENDARS 📆
TTW: Summer Social, Wednesday, June 25 at 6:00pm — REGISTER HERE
TTW: TiEQuest Summit, Thursday, June 26 — REGISTER HERE
TTW: Market Overview, AI in Advanced Mobility & Logistics, Thursday, June 26 at 4:00pm — SAVE YOUR SPOT
TTW: Off The Record Stage ft. Sally Daub & Ron Spreeuwenberg, Friday, June 27 — SAVE YOUR SPOT
Check out our full Tech Week Calendar here
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