Toronto Startup Community
Founders Network compliments Toronto’s international views by providing startup Founders access to a global community of its peers, investors, and mentors. We’re a mentorship program that supports local tech ecosystems and facilitates the growth of Toronto’s Founders Network members.
Nominee Preview Q&A
A live Zoom for nominated founders: how Founders Network works, what happens next, and open Q&A.
Upcoming Toronto events
No Toronto events open to guests are on the calendar right now. The Nominee Preview Q&A above is the best way to meet us, or browse every upcoming Founders Network event.
Our Local Leadership Team
I’m a Toronto-based founder and operator with nearly two decades of experience in entrepreneurship, cross-border business development, B2B sales, and international market entry. I began exploring how adaptive learning could make high-quality education more
Serial Entrepreneur of 20 years
The Toronto startup scene
Toronto-Waterloo ranks #13 among global startup ecosystems in the 2026 Startup Genome report, up seven positions and tied with Paris.
Startup Genome values the ecosystem at $78 billion and reports $2.2 billion in seed and Series A funding from mid-2023 through 2025, plus $25 billion in exit value from 2021 to 2025. The ecosystem spans the Toronto to Waterloo tech corridor.
Founders Network in Toronto
Founders Network is a peer mentorship community for tech startup founders. Membership is selective and by invitation, and founders request an invitation to join.
Members get mentorship from other founders, chapter events, and introductions to investors and to founders across a global network. The Toronto chapter is run by volunteer member leaders, shown on this page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Toronto a good place to start a startup?
Startup Genome's 2026 report ranks Toronto-Waterloo #13 globally, up seven places, with a $78 billion ecosystem value.
How do I meet other founders in Toronto?
Founders Network members meet at chapter events and through peer mentorship with other founders. Upcoming Toronto chapter events are listed on this page.
What startup events are in Toronto?
Founders Network hosts chapter events for founders in Toronto, and the upcoming ones are listed on this page.
How do I join Founders Network in Toronto?
Membership is selective and by invitation. You can request an invitation and our team will review it.
Get an invitation to the community.
Founders Network is an invite-only peer mentorship community for tech startup founders. Drop your email — we'll take it from there.
No spam. We review every request individually.