Hack RadarTogether Toronto
- in-person
- free
- solo
Toronto founder series where people like Kevin Callahan (Uniblock, $2.3M raised) and Avril Sun (Succession AI, started after watching her family's 28-year-old restaurant collapse) actually talk about what building looks like. there's a separate 5–6 PM VC pitch feedback slot if you're early-stage and want live investor eyes on your thing. ca$40–ca$249 depending on the ticket, monday-tuesday at u of t.
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Toronto's tech scene moves fast. But the stories that really matter - the pivots, the hard calls, the lessons learned the hard way - rarely get told. At our monthly Together Toronto series, we bring founders onto the stage to share what it looks like to build a company here. Honest behind-the-scenes conversations from entrepreneurs who've taken bold bets, hit unexpected walls, and figured out how to keep moving. What to expect: 🎤 Raw founder stories with real frameworks you can apply 🤝 A room full of builders, investors, and operators 💡 Conversations that challenge how you think about your own work Whether you're launching your first thing, scaling a team, or just curious about how Toronto's best companies get built - there's a seat here for you. Who you'll hear from: Kevin Callahan, Co-founder & CEO, Uniblock - One API for every blockchain. Raised $2.3M and left a comfortable tech career to build it. Avril Sun, Co-founder & CEO, Succession AI - AI-powered M&A for founder-led businesses. She started it after her family's 28-year-old restaurant chain wound down for nothing, because nobody knew what it was worth. Azam Khan, Co-founder & CEO, Trax - Building code compliance software after a research career in simulation and design. Ujwal Arkalgud, Co-founder & CEO, Orbit - Currency exposure and attribution analytics for multi-entity finance teams. Backed by Diagram and Sagard. This isn't just an event. It's your community. Come ready to listen, connect, and meet the people building what's next. 📣 More ways to get engaged as a startup founder Pitch Feedback from VCs (5–6 PM) Early-stage founder? Get your pitch in front of investors before doors open. We're running a dedicated 5–6 PM session where group of founders pitch and get live feedback from VCs. This runs as a separate add-on to the main event. Spots are limited to pitch live and goes to startup founders only. Apply to attend above! Early-stage startups - want a booth? We're opening a handful of booth spaces in the networking area for early-stage companies to show what they're building. Apply here! Food & beverage brands - let's talk. Building something in food or bev? We'd love to feature you at the event. Reach out: partnerships@techto.org Agenda 6:00–7:00PM | Doors open and networking 7:00–8:30PM | Community open mic, speakers presentations and fireside chat 8:30-9:00PM | Resume networking 9:00PM | End of event and After Party (Offsite) Co-organized with the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus Ecosystem team, connecting innovators and leaders shaping the future of tech. All tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. By attending, you acknowledge and consent to photography and video recording, and agree to subscribe to our newsletter.
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