Startup Grind Toronto: Chapter Re-Launch Party

We are back in Toronto! 

After a few years of pause, the Startup Grind Toronto chapter is officially reopening — and we’re inviting you to the launch-celebration.

Join us for an evening of networking, drinks and connection with founders, investors and ecosystem builders. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor of Toronto’s next startup hub, as part of the world’s largest local-startup community.

What to expect:

• A toast to the new chapter — meet the hosts and hear our vision for what’s coming.

• A first look at the calendar: monthly mixers, fireside chats, investor rounds and startup showcases.

• Invest-&-founder mingling: warm-up conversations, raw ideas, real people.

• A vibe of possibility: Toronto × Startup Grind = your next connection, your next partner, your next venture.

• Food (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options) and 1 drink included 

Whether you’re building your MVP, raising your seed round, or just looking to plug into the local scene — this is the evening to plant your flag.

Come celebrate, connect and collaborate. Let’s build something together.

We’re open. We’re here. And we’re ready.

Agenda

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Moderators

Ankur Sethi - Winner Capital (Founder and General Partner)

Ankur Sethi is the Founder and General Partner of Winner Capital, a Toronto-based early-stage venture fund backing the next generation of North American consumer technology companies. He has over 17 years of experience as a consumer tech operator, having built and scaled three companies from inception to $100M+ in revenue, with one reaching a valuation above $2B.
His investment the…

Daria Tilikanova - Winner Capital (Startup Coach and Mentor)

Daria Tilikanova is a business and startup coach who helps founders and service-based entrepreneurs build scalable businesses with clear strategy, strong positioning, and predictable revenue systems.
Originally from Russia, she founded and sold two education companies before moving to Canada, where she shifted into full-time mentoring for early-stage and growing foun…

Hosted By

Ankur Sethi, Director

Ankur Sethi is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist with over 17 years of experience building and scaling consumer businesses across technology, finance, and healthcare. He has led ventures from inception to over $350 million in annual revenue and $2 billion in valuation, combining operational excellence with a deep understanding of evolving consumer behavior.

Daria Tilikanova, Co-Director

Daria Tilikanova is a business and startup coach who helps founders and service-based entrepreneurs build scalable businesses with clear strategy, strong positioning, and predictable revenue systems.

Originally from Russia, she founded and sold two education companies before moving to Canada, where she shifted into full-time mentoring for early-stage and growing founders.

Daria has worked with 200+ entrepreneurs across tech, education, wellness, and agency-based businesses, guiding them from first clients to stable growth and team building. Alongside her private practice, she is a Venture Fellow at Winner Capital, supporting startup evaluation and founder readiness for investment.

Her coaching combines business structure, mindset work, and execution clarity - helping entrepreneurs grow without burnout or chaos.

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Partner

Winner Capital (https://winner.capital)
Winner Capital is an early stage to growth stage syndicate fund investing across North America

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Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 600 cities and 125+ countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead. For more information visit StartupGrind.com or follow us on twitter @StartupGrind.

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