TechToronto Meetup (December 2015)

SPECIAL UPDATE: As a way to do something good together as a community this holiday season, we're supporting Free Geek Toronto (http://freegeektoronto.org), a non-profit social enterprise that takes your old electronics, refurbishes them, and distributes them at accessible prices to low income communities. What can you donate? Basically anything tech-related (http://freegeektoronto.org/donate/)! (They'll even wipe data for you.) We're hoping to raise over 100 items, so bring your old electronics to TechTO on Monday December 7th and support Free Geek Toronto.

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TechToronto Meetup brings together Toronto’s tech leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts.

• the crowd:

Toronto’s smart, fun, creative tech community

• the speakers:

highly curated leaders & innovators sharing their expertise & experiences through 5 minute TED style presentations

• the format:

mingling & drinks > demos & showcases > community open mic > presentations > mingling & drinks

• the vibe:

fun, friendly & relaxed with complementary food & drinks

• the goal:

collectively advance our city’s booming tech scene

• the cost:

tickets are $10 in advance through Meetup, or $20 cash at the door

• this month:

we're featuring the following Toronto tech leaders doing great things with new technology:

• Presentation #1: Casper Wong from Financeit (http://financeit.io)

• Presentation #2: Josh Brandley from Parsel (http://parsel.me/)

• Presentation #3: Jonah Midanik from Limelight Platform (https://limelightplatform.com/)

• Presentation #4: Cobi Druxerman from Taplytics (http://www.taplytics.com)

• Presentation #5: Jim Estill from Danby (http://www.danby.com/)

Demonstration booths from: iGan Partners / Rowanwood Ventures (http://iganpartners.com/)

• the sponsors:

TELUS (http://business.telus.com/en/business/on?CMP=HEV_sTTM_cLogo_cdMarch_ad) is a national telecom company that provides a wide range of products and services including internet access, voice, entertainment, healthcare, video, and satellite television. Their small business solutions (http://business.telus.com/en/business/on?CMP=HEV_sTTM_cLogo_cdMarch_ad) are great for tech startups.

PwC Emerging Company Services (http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/industries/technology/emerging-companies.html?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event_sponsor&utm_campaign=techTO) is ready to help guide and nurture your emerging company from start-up through maturity with the advice and services needed for your industry and the development phase you are in, including Funding, Revenue Growth, Strategy/Innovation, and People.

Hired (https://hired.com/?utm_source=Meetup&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=TechTO) is an on-demand pipeline of tech talent that helps candidates and employers quickly discover each other. Are you looking to hire software developers, UI/UX designers, or other tech or sales talent? Check out how Hired for employers (https://hired.com/employers?utm_source=Meetup&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=TechTO) can help you source top tech talent this week. Or if you're searching for your dream role, request an invite (https://hired.com/invite?utm_source=Meetup&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=TechTO) today!

Wealthsimple (https://www.wealthsimple.com/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event_sponsor&utm_campaign=techTO)'s mission is to make smart, simple, low-fee investing accessible to everyone, regardless of net worth or financial knowledge. They are passionate entrepreneurs and industry experts looking to bring technology and transparency to the investment industry. Sign up at Wealthsimple.com (https://my.wealthsimple.com/signup?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event_sponsor&utm_campaign=techTO) and speak with a Wealth Concierge to learn more.