Tech Startup Workshop: How do you start a tech business?
Build the foundations you need to start a technology business and pursue your dreams.
Date and time
Location
Toronto Public Library - Brookbanks Branch
210 Brookbanks Drive Toronto, ON M3A 2T8 CanadaRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
Launch Your Own Successful Tech Startup in Toronto 2024
Why This Workshop Matters
Toronto’s tech scene has changed—what worked in 2021/2022 won’t cut it in 2024. Economic shifts have created fresh challenges and hidden opportunities for budding entrepreneurs. Whether you’re brand-new to tech or pivoting from another industry, this workshop gives you practical, low-risk ways to transform your idea into a scalable and sustainable business.
What to Expect
- Expert Insights: Learn from a founder who has raised millions of dollars (angels, VCs, family offices, and corporations) and closed 6- and 7-figure contracts across sports, green energy, and investment.
- Actionable Strategies: Understand when to jump in full-time, how to handle risk, and where to find engineers—even if you’re not a tech guru.
- Hands-On Resources: Walk away with how-to guides, reading lists, and practical checklists you can implement immediately.
- Adapt for 2024: The startup world isn’t the same as it was. Get up-to-date on micro and macro economic shifts impacting today’s venture climate.
- Network + Q&A: Meet like-minded entrepreneurs, potential co-founders, and mentors ready to help you succeed in Toronto’s (sometimes tricky) tech ecosystem.
Who Should Attend
- Aspiring tech entrepreneurs with limited technology backgrounds.
- Professionals in from any industry seeking to transition into tech entrepreneurship.
- Anyone curious about fundraising, team building, and modern startup playbooks.
- Founders who need practical, no-fluff advice on de-risking and scaling effectively.
Workshop Curriculum
- Tech Startup Fundamentals: Key acronyms, industry lingo, and the “Where do I find my first engineer?” question. We'll help you leverage modern easy to use no code tools to propel you towards getting the right signals.
- Funding 101: Demystifying term sheets, venture deals, and investor relations—tailored to modern reality.
- Team Building: Hiring locally vs. remotely, partnering with the right talent, and outsourcing do’s & don’ts.
- Economic Shifts & Trends: How to pivot your business model to thrive in the post-2021/2022 startup world.
- Scaling Sustainably: Creating a long-term, scalable model that attracts customers and investors.
- Take-Home Resources: Step-by-step guides, curated reading lists, and practical frameworks to keep you moving forward.
Real-World Takeaways
- Confidence in navigating legal, financial, and technical aspects of launching a startup.
- A tangible plan for identifying market signals that tell you when to commit full-time.
- Proven fundraising tactics grounded in real-world successes—no generic “just pitch more” advice.
- Community & Networking: A chance to connect with peers, mentors, and domain experts invested in your success.
Register Today
Ready to de-risk your startup idea and thrive in Toronto’s rapidly evolving tech environment? Join us for this power-packed, one-time workshop and step closer to launching your own successful tech venture!
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