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Toronto Founders and Entrepreneurs Networking at 5 Elements Espresso Bar
Sat, Oct 24, 7:30 PMJoin 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!
Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer | Toronto
Wed, Nov 11, 12:00 AMJoin 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
FREE - Franchise Canada Show Toronto — Fall 2026 (Sunday)
Sun, Oct 25, 3:00 PMReady to become your own boss—but don’t want to build a business entirely on your own? Join fellow entrepreneurs, business builders, and opportunity seekers at the **Franchise Canada Show Toronto — Fall 2026**, Canada’s premier franchise exhibition. This free event brings leading franchise brands, experienced operators, and industry experts together under one roof at the Toronto Congress Centre. Whether you’re actively exploring business ownership or simply curious about franchising, this is an opportunity to discover proven business models, compare investment options, and get practical guidance directly from the people who know the industry best. ## What you’ll discover **Explore franchise opportunities across 60+ sectors** Meet representatives from established brands and emerging concepts in food, technology, beauty, construction, professional services, retail, and more. Explore opportunities at a wide range of investment levels and find options that match your experience, ambitions, and budget. **Speak directly with industry experts** Connect face-to-face with franchisors, successful franchisees, and experienced professionals. Ask candid questions, understand the realities of ownership, and gain insights that can help you make a confident, informed decision. **Attend free educational seminars** Learn about financing, legal considerations, marketing, operations, franchise selection, and other essential aspects of building a successful franchise business. Hear practical strategies and real-world lessons from people who have already made the journey. ## Why attend? Since 1996, the Canadian Franchise Association has helped thousands of Canadians explore business ownership through credible franchise systems. The Franchise Canada Show is the CFA’s official exhibition and one of the best places to begin—or accelerate—your search. Come prepared to learn, make valuable connections, and discover what your next chapter could look like. **Get into business for yourself—but not by yourself.** Attendance is free, but advance registration is encouraged. Reserve your place through the official Eventbrite listing: **[Register for the Franchise Canada Show Toronto](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/franchise-canada-show-toronto-fall-2026-tickets-1989674641413?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Location:** Toronto Congress Centre, Hall F, Toronto, Ontario **Official organizer:** Canadian Franchise Association / Franchise Canada Show *Please note: LeaderSHIFT and Toronto Tech Hangout are sharing this opportunity with their communities and are not the official event organizers.* **Questions or Concerns?** Need support with your LeaderSHIFT Meetup experience? [Submit a support request](https://tally.so/r/68zJZo).
Franchise Canada Show Toronto — Fall 2026 (Sunday)
Sun, Oct 25, 3:00 PMReady to become your own boss—but don’t want to build a business entirely on your own? Join fellow entrepreneurs, business builders, and opportunity seekers at the **Franchise Canada Show Toronto — Fall 2026**, Canada’s premier franchise exhibition. This free event brings leading franchise brands, experienced operators, and industry experts together under one roof at the Toronto Congress Centre. Whether you’re actively exploring business ownership or simply curious about franchising, this is an opportunity to discover proven business models, compare investment options, and get practical guidance directly from the people who know the industry best. ## What you’ll discover **Explore franchise opportunities across 60+ sectors** Meet representatives from established brands and emerging concepts in food, technology, beauty, construction, professional services, retail, and more. Explore opportunities at a wide range of investment levels and find options that match your experience, ambitions, and budget. **Speak directly with industry experts** Connect face-to-face with franchisors, successful franchisees, and experienced professionals. Ask candid questions, understand the realities of ownership, and gain insights that can help you make a confident, informed decision. **Attend free educational seminars** Learn about financing, legal considerations, marketing, operations, franchise selection, and other essential aspects of building a successful franchise business. Hear practical strategies and real-world lessons from people who have already made the journey. ## Why attend? Since 1996, the Canadian Franchise Association has helped thousands of Canadians explore business ownership through credible franchise systems. The Franchise Canada Show is the CFA’s official exhibition and one of the best places to begin—or accelerate—your search. Come prepared to learn, make valuable connections, and discover what your next chapter could look like. **Get into business for yourself—but not by yourself.** Attendance is free, but advance registration is encouraged. Reserve your place through the official Eventbrite listing: **[Register for the Franchise Canada Show Toronto](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/franchise-canada-show-toronto-fall-2026-tickets-1989674641413?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Location:** Toronto Congress Centre, Hall F, Toronto, Ontario **Official organizer:** Canadian Franchise Association / Franchise Canada Show *Please note: LeaderSHIFT and Toronto Tech Hangout are sharing this opportunity with their communities and are not the official event organizers.* **Questions or Concerns?** Need support with your LeaderSHIFT Meetup experience? [Submit a support request](https://tally.so/r/68zJZo).
Toronto Fractional Executives Pub Night -- November 2026
Tue, Nov 10, 11:30 PM# **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)**
🍜 Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Toronto (Easy English) @6pm
Wed, Nov 4, 12:00 AM🌏 Make new international friends in Toronto. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation — open to everyone. Why People Love Lounge Asia 🍜 **Asian-focused event** 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation Lounge Asia began within the Asian community, so people from Asia often feel comfortable and at home here. At the same time, everyone is welcome — locals, expats, travellers, students, returnees, digital nomads, and globally minded people. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Join 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Entry: CAD 7 when you RSVP at least 48 hours before ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Find Us 📍 Venue Madison Avenue Pub 14 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2S1, Canada ⏰ Start Time — **Toronto Local Time** **6pm** ⚠️ Important: This is the local time in Toronto. Meetup may display Brisbane time or another time zone, so please follow the local time shown above. 🚶 Getting There Please use your preferred map app for directions to the venue. Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Anyone who makes others uncomfortable may be removed immediately. Not allowed: harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎥 Watch Event Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) 👉 GET VIP ACCESS: [https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧！ 一起來聊天吧！ 気軽に遊びに来てね！ 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! လာပြီး အတူပျော်ကြရအောင်! មកលេងជាមួយគ្នាណា! ມາພົບກັນເດີ້! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!
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