Business Breakfasts Toronto

July Brunch

A PARISIAN STYLE BRUNCH

Sunday Brunch Tea Attendees: 1\. Flora 2\. Akhila 3\. Nina 4\. Stefanie 5\. Karishma 6\. Maddy 7\. Nia 8\. Rim 9\. Pryss

Beyond Chatbots: The AI Agent That Follows Up on Every Lead (Virtual)

Every business has the same quiet leak: leads come in, and the busy ones slip through before you get back to them — and they call someone else. This isn't a chatbot that waits on your website. It's an autonomous agent that works in the background, so the right leads get caught and followed up on without you lifting a finger. In this session we'll show you what's genuinely possible now, where it fits a real business, and what it would take to put it to work in yours. We'll be using Claude Code & Cowork, and it'll be demo-led — I'll show you how I do it. If you want to follow along, please install Claude Code beforehand. You'll see how these tools figure things out for you and go beyond chatbots and conversation-based interaction. Essentially, you'll be building your own autonomous agent. Wanna know more? Contact the host!

Government Grants for Small Businesses and Real Estate Investors!

Welcome to **Government Grants for Small Business and Real Estate Investors**. Join us on **Wednesday, July 8, 2026** for an informative session designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate professionals who want to better understand available government grant opportunities. This paid event is **$10 per attendee** and will showcase **14 different grant programs** that may help support business growth, expansion, innovation, hiring, exporting, and investment-related activities. During the session, our expert will walk attendees through the different grant opportunities, explain how the application process generally works, and provide practical guidance on how to approach grant funding strategically. Whether you are starting a new venture, expanding an existing business, or exploring opportunities as a real estate professional, this event is designed to help you understand what may be available and how to prepare. It is important to note that many government grants are **not loans** and generally do not need to be repaid when properly approved and used according to program requirements. These programs are often created to support small businesses, encourage economic growth, promote innovation, and help companies expand into new markets. By attending, you will learn about funding opportunities that may help you grow without taking on traditional debt. Each attendee will also receive a comprehensive booklet containing the information presented during the session. This booklet is intended to serve as a practical reference tool after the event. Attendees may also receive access to sample grant application materials and supporting resources that can be used as a guide when preparing future applications. **Event Fee:** $10 per attendee **Date:** Wednesday, July 8, 2026 **Registration:** RSVP required **Seating:** Limited seating available **Agenda** **6:00pm – 6:15pm:** General Networking **6:15pm – 9:00pm:** Seminar by the Expert In addition to the presentations and resources, this event also provides an opportunity for business networking. Attendees will have the chance to connect with other business owners, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals who are interested in growth, funding, and business development. Please feel free to bring business cards and be prepared to engage in meaningful conversations. **About LeaderSHIFT** LeaderSHIFT is a leadership development program for CEOs, Presidents, and business owners who want to discover innovative leadership strategies and capitalize on growth opportunities. The program offers sessions focused on practical, relevant, and forward-thinking ideas from experienced business professionals. LeaderSHIFT covers topics that matter to growth-minded entrepreneurs, including leadership, finance, strategy, innovation, and people. Participants have the opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss common business experiences, and connect with other entrepreneurs who are focused on taking their businesses to the next level. Photography and audio/video recordings are not permitted without prior consent from Amit Kapoor. **Questions or Concerns?** Please feel free to reach out by SMS at **437-248-7424** if you have any questions or concerns.

Brunch at the Morning After (no meet up fee)

Meetup Event: Business Builders & Job Seekers — Coffee + Clarity Session

I get a lot of messages from people who want to connect for different reasons—partnerships, potential investment, help building a leveraged business model, or job opportunities. This meet-up is a casual but **structured** way to meet in person, quickly understand what you’re working on, and determine clear next steps. ### **📍 Location** **Second Cup** 4841 Yonge St · North York, ON ### **🕓 Time** **July 7, 2026** **6:00 PM – 9:00 PM** *** ## **💵 Attendance Fee (Important)** * **Free for job seekers only** (if your primary purpose is employment. Please message me on the Meetup Platform). * **$10 for business-related attendance**, including: * business model feedback / guidance * partnership discussions * investment-related conversations * strategic support / “how do I move forward?” planning *If you’re coming for both job + business advice, it’s considered business-related and the $10 applies.* *** ## **✅ RSVP (Required)** Please RSVP so I can plan seating and manage time fairly for everyone. *** ## **What this meet-up is (and isn’t)** **This is an intro + screening session** designed to: * meet you briefly * clarify your direction * identify fit * suggest the next best step **This is not** a full consulting session, a guaranteed job interview, or a promise of investment/partnership. Those decisions happen after follow-up, if there’s a fit. *** ## **Format / Timeboxing** To keep it fair, conversations will be **timeboxed (approximately 5–10 minutes per person)** depending on turnout. You may stay and listen to other discussions. *** ## **What to bring (typed + prepared)** ### **If you want help with a business model** Bring a **typed 1-page plan** (rough is fine) including: * what the business does * who the customer is * how it makes money * what you’ve done so far * what you need help with right now ### **If you’re looking for a job** Bring **two printed copies** of your resume. ### **If you want to partner with me** Bring a **typed outline** including: * your concept (clear + simple) * **your responsibilities** (what you will personally do each week) * **your expectation of my responsibilities** * what success looks like (timeline + goals) ### **If you’re seeking investment (or want to discuss it)** Bring a **typed summary** including: * what traction you have (sales/users/LOIs/partnerships—anything real) * how much capital you’re seeking * exactly how the funds would be used * why you’re the person/team to execute *** If this sounds like you, join me at **Second Cup on July 7th from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM**. If you are looking for a job, please use the meetup messaging feature to message me and I will add you to the event.

Toronto Young Professional & Startup Enthusiast Meetup

Welcome to the Toronto Young Professional & Startup Enthusiast Meetup Group! Navigating work/personal life in this mega city can be challenging ! We welcome all the Toronto young professionals & startup lovers to join this community that provides you an inclusive and casual platform to share, discuss, and grow! No matter what career stage you are at, what industry you work for, or what startup idea you are brainstorming, this inclusive & vibrant community aims to help you embark on your new personal/work journey! If work sounds annoying to you or you are new to the city, you can just come have a coffee and meet new people! Let's exchange ideas and create new memories together! We welcome you to join us at Sweetway Cafe. We plan to meet weekly or biweekly at various locations in Toronto. If you have any suggestions for meeting locations or activities, feel free to let me know!

Toronto Founders and Entrepreneurs Networking at 5 Elements Espresso Bar

Join the Toronto Founders Hub every other Saturday at 3:30pm for our regular meetup at 5 Elements Espresso Bar. Sit down with other entrepreneurs to network and discuss business ideas or strategies. \- Broaden your network \- Get critical feedback \- Socialize in low pressure setting I look forward to seeing you!

Badminton Enthusiast

This group is for badminton enthusiasts who are passionate about exploring the connections between metabolism, energy, and exercise. We are welcome beginner plus, intermediate and advance level players looking to improve your skill or a seasoned player seeking to optimize your performance on the court, this group is for you! Join us for friendly games. This badminton session is a weekly event and it is followed with dinner together but it is optional. ATTENTION: Due to many first timers signed up the event but no show, I have no choice to charge the first timers $10 per person as deposit via etransfer to me no later then Friday night. There is no refund for no show. If you show up, then I will etransfer the balance back to you at the end of the badminton event. My email address is: lingseilau@yahoo.com Birdies: Please bring one birdie with you. However, if you are intermediate plus or advanced level, bring two birdies with you. Court fee: It will be informed at the comment section by 4pm. Cost per person is either $216 (for 4 courts), $162 (for 3 courts) or $108 (for 2 courts) divided by the number of players attended. My email address for etransfer is: lingseilau@yahoo.com

20 Victoria | 11-JULY | 745PM

Lets have dinner at KŌST (Table 1)

Lets have dinner at KŌST (Table 2)