Invested in Toronto: Conversations on Innovation and Growth
Hosted by NextStars
Join us for an engaging dialogue exploring how Toronto is positioning itself as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. This episode of the Venture 360 Podcast brings together thought leaders to discuss the dynamic intersection of foreign investment, homegrown talent, and the policies that make it all possible.
Featured Speakers:
Saeed Zeinali, Chief Executive Officer at NextStars, Shelley Carroll, City Councillor for Don Valley North, and Stephen Lund, Chief Executive Officer at Toronto Global.
Event Details:
November 5, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
What We'll Explore:
Toronto has emerged as a magnet for both multinational corporations and ambitious entrepreneurs. But how do we ensure this momentum translates into lasting economic growth? Our conversation will dive deep into the practical realities of building an inclusive, thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
From leveraging Toronto's diversity as an economic engine to breaking down barriers for newcomer entrepreneurs, we'll examine what it takes to transform our city into a place where global talent doesn't just land—but launches, scales, and stays.
Key Discussion Topics:
We'll explore the synergy between foreign direct investment and local entrepreneurship, and discuss how to support diverse founders and newcomer entrepreneurs with real pathways to success. The conversation will cover municipal tools and policies that accelerate business growth, cross-governmental collaboration strategies that work, and how to integrate entrepreneurs into Toronto's innovation community. Our speakers will share insights on harnessing global networks and perspectives to boost productivity, examine public-private partnerships that drive results, and discuss positioning Toronto as a confident, world-class destination for building global businesses.
Who Should Attend:
This event is ideal for entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, economic development professionals, innovation professionals and anyone passionate about Toronto's future as an innovation leader.