The Shortlist Founder Showcase: Presented by Boardy (Toronto Edition)
The Shortlist (Toronto Edition)
We're coming to Toronto for Tech Week with our friends at Boardy!
The Shortlist is back for its founder monthly Founder Showcase — and the room keeps getting better.
This is a monthly curated, application-only evening connecting early-stage founders with exceptional operators across New York. No panels. No pitches to VCs. Just six founders building breakout companies, a room full of people who've built things themselves, and the kind of candid conversation you don't get at most events.
Each founder will share what they're building, why it matters, and the specific roles they're actively hiring for right now — followed by a mixer.
What to expect: Top founders presenting at the seed through Series B stage. Operators, builders, and executives who've seen what good looks like. An intentionally small room designed for real connection.
Who this is for: Exceptional operators — whether you're actively exploring your next role, casually curious, or simply want to stay close to what's being built in Toronto right now.
Boardy will be helping us curate the room and connect you with the right opportunities after the show. Hop on a quick call to be considered.
Founders will be announced in the days leading up to the event. 👀
Attendance is intentionally limited. Apply to be considered.
Toronto Tech Week is a citywide celebration of the people building what’s next. From May 25–29, 2026, founders, investors, and builders come together for hundreds of community-led events across Toronto, connecting tens of thousands of people around Canadian tech. Torontotechweek.com
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