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Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer | Toronto

Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer | Toronto

Wed, Nov 11, 12:00 AM
From Startup Networking & Founder Ecosystem | Toronto

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in Toronto.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-networking-toronto-founders-investors-talent-mixer-tickets-1987710363204?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)** **Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.** **💡 Why This Event Is Different** Most networking events end with exchanged LinkedIn profiles. This one focuses on real conversations and real opportunities. We bring together founders, investors, engineers, operators and talent in a curated environment designed to create meaningful connections. Through interactive networking rounds, open conversations and pitch opportunities, participants can share challenges, exchange insights and build relationships that last beyond the event. **🤝 What to Expect** * **Interactive Networking** Structured networking rounds where participants briefly introduce themselves, share current challenges and explore collaboration opportunities. * **Talent Corner** Recruiters and hiring managers can briefly share open positions, while engineers and operators can introduce their skills and interests. * **Startup Conversations** Open discussions about fundraising, product development, growth and startup challenges. **👥 Who Should Attend** • Startup founders • Investors and angels • Engineers and builders • Operators and product managers • Recruiters and HR professionals • Sales and business development professionals • Job seekers interested in startups • Newcomers to the Toronto tech ecosystem

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AI Tech & Startup Night — Toronto

AI Tech & Startup Night — Toronto

Thu, Nov 12, 11:00 PM
From NOMAD — FOUNDERS & INVESTORS NORTH AMERICA
4.6

**Nomad Global Hub** presents an evening in Toronto which facilitates high-quality exchange in an environment that prioritizes deal discovery and strategic partnerships. **RSVP: [Reserve your spot](https://luma.com/4yluxxvr)** Backed by the experience of **235+ events** hosted across **23 international tech capitals**including Silicon Valley, New York, Austin, Toronto, and Dubai. Our network has featured **1,200+ startups** and connected **1000+** of founders with the capital and expertise they need to scale. **What to Expect** * Curated Tech Pitches: Selected AI & Tech startups presenting their models, traction, and vision to a professional audience. * Venture-Focused Networking: A room specifically composed of active founders, angels, industry scouts and Tech professionals. * Strategic Value: Direct access to pitch decks and the ability to connect with founders who have been vetted for our stage. **Who Should Join** * Angel Investors & VC Scouts looking for fresh, early-stage AI/Tech deal flow. * Founders seeking visibility, professional feedback, and capital exposure. * Tech Advisors and Professionals looking to build strategic partnerships. **For Investors** We invite professional contributors to join our judging panel and networking sessions. To participate as a an investor or receive post-event startup materials, complete the **[Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUkSdbmDb_tchKrZNf2A4c6HjrPLd87Ub3W-5WPfOgsszI9Q/viewform)** and ensure you have purchased an Investor ticket. **For Pitching Startups** A Speaker Ticket guarantees you a slot to present in front of a curated audience. After purchasing your ticket, submit your **[Pitch Deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ1fGVQ-br2hQQnSsq7zz5XCAEvN5FfaYfJ7VSppMkujV8YQ/viewform)** and ensure it is accessible for viewers. ![](https://images.lumacdn.com/uploads/hz/c6693c2a-6f8e-4162-9a77-dfd95241c029.jpeg) **Nomad Global Hub \| 235\+ Events \| 23 Cities** *Note: To support our venue partner, we kindly ask each guest to purchase a drink at the bar during the event.*

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FREE: City of Toronto Small Business Forum 2026

FREE: City of Toronto Small Business Forum 2026

Tue, Nov 17, 1:30 PM
From LeaderSHIFT
4.9

Join Toronto’s small business community for the City of Toronto’s Small Business Forum 2026, hosted by the Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre. Tuesday, November 17, 2026 8:30 AM–3:30 PM EST St. Lawrence Market North, 92 Front Street East, Toronto This free, full-day, in-person forum offers expert insights, practical learning and networking for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The program includes keynote speakers, speed mentorship, roundtables, a trade show and a local marketplace. REGISTER WITH THE EVENT ORGANIZER: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-city-of-torontos-small-business-forum-2026-tickets-2002892787243 Spaces are limited. Please register separately through Eventbrite; a Meetup RSVP does not reserve admission. Agenda and updates: https://www.toronto.ca/BusinessForum Shared with the LeaderSHIFT community as an external learning and networking opportunity. The City of Toronto is the event organizer.

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Toronto Fractional Executives Pub Night -- November 2026

Toronto Fractional Executives Pub Night -- November 2026

Tue, Nov 10, 11:30 PM
From Toronto Fractional Executives Pub Night
4.9

# **Toronto Fractional Executives Pub Night: Round 3!** We're back for round three! After two great get-togethers earlier this year, we're excited to bring Toronto's fractional executive community together again for another evening of relaxed, in-person networking. If you're a Fractional COO, CFO, CTO, CMO, CHRO, or another senior operator working on a fractional basis, this event is for you. It's also a great opportunity for founders and investors who work with fractional leaders to connect with the people doing the work. The idea is simple: **step away from your screens, grab a drink, and connect with people who actually get the fractional life.** ## **What to expect** * **Relaxed, pub-style networking**, no presentations, no slide decks, no panels. * **Real conversations** with experienced executives and operators. * **Ideas and insights** on fractional work, finding clients, and building a successful practice. * **New connections** that could lead to referrals, collaborations, and partnerships. No formal agenda and no pressure. Come when you can, grab a drink, and mingle. ## **Who should attend?** * Practicing fractional executives (CXOs). * Independent consultants operating at the executive level. * Experienced operators considering a move into fractional work. * Founders and senior executives at SMBs looking for fractional leadership. * VC/PE executives exploring fractional leadership for their portfolio companies. Whether you're well-established in the fractional world or just exploring the idea, come out and join us. ## **The details** **Venue:** Paupers Pub, second floor **Address:** 539 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y5 **Getting there:** Paupers is on the south side of Bloor, just east of Bathurst, and a short walk from Bathurst subway station. **Bar:** Cash bar, with food available for purchase. **Space may be limited, so please RSVP if you plan to attend.** **Going forward, all registrations will happen on Luma. Please don't RSVP on Meetup. Use the Luma link below:** **[https://luma.com/bmawtwxr](https://luma.com/bmawtwxr)**

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More Than Mere Reliance: An Account of Corporate Trust & Distrust

More Than Mere Reliance: An Account of Corporate Trust & Distrust

Wed, Nov 11, 5:00 PM
From The Toronto Philosophy Meetup
4.7

Philosophers have studied interpersonal trust in depth but have said much less about trust in groups. Corporations, as a subset of groups, have received even less attention as objects of trust. Any account of corporate trust must first reckon with Katherine Hawley’s (2017) sceptical challenge. Hawley argues that the distinction between **morally rich trust** and mere **reliance**, though central to accounts of interpersonal trust, can be abandoned for groups at little theoretical cost. Against Hawley, I argue that abandoning the trust–reliance distinction in corporate contexts is theoretically costly. Hawley suggests that resentment towards a group can be redirected either to its members or to broader unjust social structures. But such redirection overlooks how corporations make, maintain, and break commitments through their own organizational structures. I then ask what follows from a minimalist stance on rational corporate agency, where corporations can make commitments in their own name and be answerable for keeping or breaking commitments. Given this stance, our relations with corporations would extend into moral territory beyond mere reliance. On the account of corporate trust I propose, morally significant trust is not uniquely interpersonal, but includes trust grounded in corporate commitments as a distinct form. Further, when a corporation cultivates our reliance, makes exit costly, and opportunistically breaks its commitments, betrayal and distrust (rather than mere non-reliance) are *fitting*. I end by drawing out some of the theoretical and pragmatic benefits of my account for future work on corporate trust and distrust. Sareh Pouryousefi https://www.torontomu.ca/tedrogersschool/business-management/majors/law-and-business/faculty/sareh-pouryousefi/ Associate Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University Visiting Professor, University of Toronto's Centre for Ethics **About the Speaker:** Dr. Pouryousefi's research focuses on the normative foundations of business ethics and her current work is on trust and trustworthiness. Her articles have appeared in such journals as *Business Ethics Quarterly*, *Journal of Business Ethics, Philosophical Studies*, *Utilitas*, and *Inquiry*. She was the recipient of TRSM Research Recognition Awards in 2022 and 2025. Dr. Pouryousefi serves on the Editorial Review Board of *Business Ethics Quarterly* and is a co-editor of its Special Issue on Normativity in Business Ethics and Beyond. Dr. Pouryousefi has taught courses in business ethics, critical thinking, healthcare ethics, public administration ethics, organizational behaviour, and corporate social responsibility. Her teaching was recognized with school- and university-level awards at the University of Toronto and the University of Nottingham. **\* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \*** This is a talk with audience Q&A presented by the University of Toronto's Centre for Ethics that is free to attend and open to the public. Free pizza and refreshments will be provided at the event. The talk will also be streamed online with live chat here [to be posted]. About the Centre for Ethics (http://ethics.utoronto.ca): The Centre for Ethics is an interdisciplinary centre aimed at advancing research and teaching in the field of ethics, broadly defined. The Centre seeks to bring together the theoretical and practical knowledge of diverse scholars, students, public servants and social leaders in order to increase understanding of the ethical dimensions of individual, social, and political life. In pursuit of its interdisciplinary mission, the Centre fosters lines of inquiry such as (1) foundations of ethics, which encompasses the history of ethics and core concepts in the philosophical study of ethics; (2) ethics in action, which relates theory to practice in key domains of social life, including bioethics, business ethics, and ethics in the public sphere; and (3) ethics in translation, which draws upon the rich multiculturalism of the City of Toronto and addresses the ethics of multicultural societies, ethical discourse across religious and cultural boundaries, and the ethics of international society. The Ethics of A.I. Lab at the Centre For Ethics recently appeared on a list of 10 organizations leading the way in ethical A.I.: https://ocean.sagepub.com/blog/10-organizations-leading-the-way-in-ethical-ai

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GTApreneurs November 24, 2026 Vaughan Business Networking Event

GTApreneurs November 24, 2026 Vaughan Business Networking Event

Tue, Nov 24, 10:00 PM
From Toronto Women in Business Networking Group (TWIB)
4.9

\*\*To attend, please go here to COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION: https://gtapreneurs.com/networking-events-vaughan Join us at an exciting Business Networking Event in Vaughan (1 block north of Toronto) on Tuesday November 24 where you can meet potential clients and referral partners, learn something new, enjoy a meal and promote your business! * **EVENT TIME:** 5:00-8:00pm * **FOOD SERVED:** 5:00-6:00pm * **VENUE:** Improve Canada, 2nd floor auditorium * **ADDRESS:** 7250 Keele St, Vaughan, ON (Between Steeles Ave W. and 407) * **PARKING:** Free, onsite. Park on the NORTH SIDE of the building off of Snidercroft Rd **\*\*DIRECTIONS TO FIND THE ROOM:** Walk through entrance M, go straight ahead until you get to the main aisle. Straight ahead will be a staircase. If you prefer to take the elevator, make a right at the main aisle, go down a few stores and you will see it on the left. **EVENT ITINERARY:** * **5:00-6:00pm:** Open networking, food buffet, visit exhibitor booths * **6:00-6:10pm:** GTApreneurs welcoming presentation * **6:10-6:30pm:** Guest Speaker Presentation: Chris Webb, ***"Your Reputation, Their Risk."*** * **6:30-7:00pm:** Exhibitor Introductions + member Elevator Pitches * **7:00-8:00pm:** Open networking, visit exhibitors **TICKET** $25 in advance or $27 on event day Not a GTApreneurs Member? Go here to view our memberships and register: https://gtapreneurs.com/business-networking-memberships **QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EVENT?** Call or text **Tammy** at (416) 522-7770 or info@gtapreneurs.com. This event will feature Guest Speaker **Chris Webb**, CEO, IT Works Co. Chris is a technology and AI strategist challenging business leaders to think bigger, move faster, and grow. As CEO of IT Works Co and Sunshine ai, with 25+ years of experience, he’s helping small business owners protect what’s important so they can innovate confidently. Contact **Chris** at (416) 657-4010 and visit [www.itworksco.com](www.itworksco.com) to learn more about his services. **EXHIBITORS:** * **Abhishek Basak**, Clerk Tech, www.clerk-tech.com * **Balbir Pabila**, PPLSI\~LegalShield, https://bkpabila.legalshieldassociate.com * **Brad Aylward**, BHA Mortgage Corp. Mortgage Architects LIC # 12728, www.bhamortgagecorp.com * **Brian Pho**, Oasis LLP, www.oasisllp.ca * **Moiz Ur Rehman**, Allstate, www.agents.allstate.ca/on/newmarket/17725-yonge-st-n/moiz-ur-rehman * **Robert Kennedy**, Kennedy-Marques Real Estate Group, [www.rjkennedyrealestate.com](www.rjkennedyrealestate.com) * **Sonia Kurmey**, Arbonne, www.soniakurmey.arbonne.com **\*Want to stand out?** Visit www.gtapreneurs.com/exhibitor to book your exhibitor table \*We will EMAIL you the GUEST CONTACT SHEET the day after the event by 5pm. If you don’t receive it in your inbox, please check your SPAM/JUNK folder. Note: You must attend the event to receive the guest contact sheet. **Want 1-1 help with your business?** Learn about Tammy Defoe's business coaching services here: https://gtapreneurs.com/about and https://gtapreneurs.com/business-coaching-toronto

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