Hope for Education Drive

💡The easy way to meet and talk with other intelligent builders and founders. Most events are designed around meeting more people. We're experimenting with the opposite. A small group. A walk. A few thoughtful prompts. Enough time to actually talk to the people you meet. After running the first few Toronto Founder Walks, one thing surprised us: Smaller groups may actually create better conversations. People who joined our last walk told us the experience felt more casual, more personal and easier to remember than being in a room with 50-100 strangers. One attendee described it as feeling almost like “a bunch of friends hanging out.” Another told us the smaller format creates a deeper, more authentic connection. That's exactly what we're trying to build. What happens? We bring together a small mix of founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, creators and people building something interesting. No speeches. No speed networking. No 30-second pitches. No trying to collect as many LinkedIn contacts as possible. We start with a few introductions, then walk in smaller conversations and rotate naturally along the way. There are also a few conversation prompts during the walk so you don't spend the whole event asking: “So... what do you do?” Some conversations will be about business. Others might be about AI, travel, music, careers, something someone is building-or something completely unexpected. That's part of the point. 📅Sunday schedule 🕑4:45 PM - Arrival / check-in Come anytime between 4:45-5:00 so you're settled before introductions. 🕑5:00 PM - Introductions + opening prompt 🕑5:15 PM - We start walking 🕑Around 6:15 PM - Official walk ends Some of us may grab something to eat or drink afterward. You're welcome to join. Running late? Don't abandon the event just because you're 10 or 15 minutes behind. Approved attendees can join the event WhatsApp group, where we'll share live location updates once the walk begins, so you can catch up with us. Who is this for? Entrepreneurs.

Let's hang! Join the Toronto founder community to connect with other founders and hear stories from a founder who went through the wringer and came out the other side. Meet Noura Sakkijha, Co-Founder and CEO of Mejuri, Join Noura Sakkijha, Co-Founder and CEO of Mejuri, as she sits down with Elizabeth Yin, General Partner at Hustle Fund for a conversation on what it really takes to build a category-defining brand from scratch. They dig into the story behind Mejuri's rise, from a crowdsourced side-project in 2013 to a $100M+ direct-to-consumer jewelry brand worn by the likes of Selena Gomez and the Princess of Wales. The Schedule: 6-7pm: Get here, eat pizza, make friends 7-7:30pm: Fireside chat 7:30-8pm: Q&A 8-8:30pm: Finish pizza, make more friends 8:30pm: End Who's behind this? Learn more about DMZ. Learn more about RBCx. Hustle Fund is an early stage venture firm that believes great founders can look like anyone and come from anywhere. We invest in startups all over the world and we'd love to see what you're building. Learn more about us. **By signing up for this free event, you agree to hear from us and our highly vetted, super amazing partners**

Hello AI & Cloud Enthusiasts, It has been a while since the AI & Cloud Toronto community last met, so let’s reconnect! Event Description Join us for an informal evening of networking and conversation about careers, technology trends and the rapidly changing worlds of AI and cloud computing. There will be no presentations or formal agenda. This is an opportunity to meet other professionals, exchange experiences and discuss topics such as: • How AI is changing careers and the workplace • Current trends in AI, cloud and cybersecurity • Skills and certifications that matter in today’s market • Career transitions, job opportunities and professional development • Ideas and topics for future AI & Cloud Toronto events Whether you are an architect, engineer, cybersecurity professional, developer, student, consultant, leader or simply interested in AI and cloud technology, you are welcome to join us. Informal event outline 5:30 p.m. – Arrival and introductions 5:45 p.m. – Brief welcome and community update 6:00 p.m. – Open networking and conversations 7:00 p.m. – Informal group discussion about careers and technology trends 7:15 p.m. – Closing remarks and ideas for future events 7:30 p.m. – Event concludes; attendees are welcome to stay and continue networking Location Venue: C’est What Restaurant & Pub, 67 Front Street East, Toronto Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m. There is no event fee. Attendees may purchase their own food and beverages directly from the venue. Non-alcoholic drinks and vegetarian options are available. Please RSVP only if you genuinely plan to attend, as space is limited. The venue is licensed; guests must be 19 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Come prepared to meet new people, share what you are working on and help shape the next chapter of the AI & Cloud Toronto community. Looking forward to seeing you all. Artificial Intelligence & Cloud Toronto Organizer Team