What's It About?

WHERE: OneEleven on the 4th Floor

ADDRESS: 325 Front St. W, Toronto, ON

WHEN: May 1st, 6PM - 9PM ET (Doors open at 6PM)

*Your ticket also gets you into the TechTO after party, which is located just down the street.

OneEleven is located minutes from Union Station with underground parking located at 315 Front S. W.

Success is not linear. Even the most dynamic leaders experience challenges and setbacks. However, in those experiences, there is much lesson and opportunity to redefine our strategies and TechTO showcases the complexities that make the journey all of what it is.

TechTO is curated to bring you inspirational stories where you can learn practical tips from leaders who have dreamed, struggled, and ultimately persevered. Our conversation with our guests typically reviews their career journey, the early days of their company, lessons from scaling and a few fun personal questions.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

- 2 inspiring presentations on lessons learned

- 1 fireside discussions exploring the stories behind the success

- food and drink (included in your ticket price)

- 250+ community members

- TechTO's infamous After Party

SCHEDULE:

6:00 pm — Doors open and networking

7:00 pm — Community open mic, speaker presentations, & Fireside chat

8:30 pm — Continued networking

9:00 pm — After Party

Ticket Policy: Tickets for this event are non-refundable and non-transferable. ‍

Event Speakers

Janet Bannister

Kijiji Founder and Founder & Managing Partner at Staircase Ventures

Janet is the Founder and Managing Partner of Staircase Ventures. Staircase recognizes that founders are the bedrock upon which companies are built and therefore provides unparalleled dedication to accelerating founders’ development and performance. Prior to launching Staircase Ventures, Janet was Managing Partner at Real Ventures, one of Canada’s largest and most active early-stage investors. In 2004, Janet launched Kijiji.ca and grew it to become one of the most visited websites in Canada. Subsequently, she led the Kijiji Global business, launching the website in new countries and accelerating growth in North America, Europe, and Asia. Janet also spent four years at eBay in Silicon Valley where she helped transform eBay from a Collectibles to a mainstream marketplace. In addition, Janet is very active in the Canadian tech ecosystem; she is the Co-Chair of C100 and on the Boards of Communitech in Waterloo, Vector Institute in Toronto, and Ivey Business School. She is also a mentor at Creative Destruction Lab.

Raymond Chik

Co-founder & Consultant at Untether AI

Dr. Chik is a serial entrepreneur, and has co-founded several semiconductor start-ups in the areas of ASIC and Analog/Mixed-Signal IP design services and image sensors. He is a senior member of IEEE, and served as the founding chair of the Toronto IEEE Solid-State Circuits Chapter. In 2022, Dr. Chik was honoured with the ACCE startup of the year award.

Alex Gould

Founder & Managing Director of Long Story Short

For more than a decade, Alex has helped organizations big and small successfully build their brands and “tell better stories”. A communications and design specialist by trade, Alex understands the complexities of technology and how to best deliver your message in a persuasive and memorable way. Born and raised in Toronto, he’s helped build brands and businesses on a global scale with stints in New York and London, UK. To date, he’s collaborated with clients that include MIT, Techstars, MasterCard, Unilever, TELUS, Nissan, and AB InBev to launch iconic initiatives across Europe and North America throughout his career.

Alex Norman

Co-Founder of TechTO & AngelList Canadian Partner

Jason Goldlist

Co-Founder of TechTO & CEO at Venue.live