

Founders & Creators Meetup By The Toronto Collective - Panel On How to attract clients with simple ads and stabilize your finances
βπ₯ππ€ A curated evening with a panel for founders and creators to connect over drinks in a relaxed, high-quality setting.
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βFormat
βPanel with Q&A
βFree-flow networking throughout the evening in a small group setting (30-50 people).
βPanel topics:
βLova Kremer: How startups and freelancers can use 5$/day ads to attract customers and scale it to 1000usd/day with a 7x profit margin. From a Chief Marketing officer who has worked with Coca-Cola, Accenture, KPMG, and moreβ¦
βSteven Ohannan: How to stabilize your finances and operations as you scale. From an experienced CFO who has worked with Citibank, HSBC, Financeit, and moreβ¦
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βThe Room
βWe prioritize quality over volume. Our community includes individuals who have shaped the narratives at Marvel, Google, and Coca-Cola, alongside:
ββ’ Serial Founders with proven exits and operational depth.
ββ’ Investors looking for the cityβs most interesting builders.
ββ’ Creators with a significant global reach (1M+ peers).
βWhy Join Us?
βIn an era of noise, we provide the Stable Ground. Come for a drink, stay for the cross-industry insights and the connections that actually move the needle.
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βπ€ Who is this for?
ββ’ Founders & Creators: You have a professional portfolio or a dedicated following.
ββ’ The +1 Rule: You are encouraged to bring a founder friend or a fellow creator.
ββ’ The Mindset: You want to build a "Community" mindset, not just attend networking events.
ββ’ Connections: You are looking for high-level collaborations and a curated peer group.
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βπ The Takeaways
βBy the end of this meet-up, you will have:
ββ New strategic connections in the GTA.
ββ A clear peer group to help you scale your business.
ββ Executive-level insights from the intersection of advertising and tech.
ββ A "Founder-first" mindset applied to your creative work.
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βπ About The Toronto Collective
βFounded by Lightning Media, The Toronto Collective is a curated community designed to bridge the gap between digital creators and high-velocity entrepreneurs.
βWe don't just host "talks"β¦ we build ecosystems for people who are taking action. After interviewing Fortune 500 leaders and building a global network, we identified a need for a "Stable Ground" in Toronto: a place where high-performers can meet, connect, and build together in the real world.
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βπ₯ AGENDA
β18.50: Walk-in & Networking
β19:30: Panel with Lova Kremer (Lightning Media) & Steven Ohannan (Dextra Advisory)
βTopic: How to attract clients with simple ads and stabilize your finances as you scale
β22pm: Closing
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βπ SUMMARY
βπ Location: Toronto (Exact location for approved guests)
βπ Capacity: Strictly limited to maintain quality. We ask that you buy at least one drink at the bar.
βπ₯ High-Velocity Networking
βNo pitches. Just the best creators, entrepreneurs, and builders in the city.
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βWant to sponsor? Contact the host