Fresh Founders: Exit Velocity
Proof it's possible
The founders who made it are bringing the Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and McLarens they earned on the other side of the exit. Not to show off, but to show what's on the other side of the grind. The founders about to make it are bringing their demos. Same field, same fire, a few years apart.
On the field
Twenty supercars line up on the old BlackBerry campus, next to the technology coming for the entire auto industry: autonomous prototypes and a first Canadian look at the newest next-gen EVs most people haven't seen on the road yet. The reward and the work, parked side by side.
Who's building what moves next
Live demos from Canada's sharpest mobility startups alongside University of Waterloo's top engineering teams. The founders with the cars were once the founders with the code. This is where that line gets drawn.
Access
Invitation-only. Every guest is reviewed.
Sim-racing showdown. BBQ.
And a room full of the people who remind you it's all within reach.
Spots are limited and not everyone will be accommodated.
Please note that at this time we are not accepting RSVPs from SRED consultants unless they are an approved partner of Fresh Founders.
About Fresh Founders
Fresh Founders is a community for high-achieving builders in Canada. The focus is simple: bring serious founders into the same room, build real relationships, and raise the bar for what gets built. Priority goes to founders taking company-building seriously and partners who are supporting entrepreneurs.
Event Sponsor - KPMG Canada
KPMG Canada is supporting ambitious startups as they take on what 2026 actually demands: raising capital in a tighter market, scaling beyond borders, and building resilient, competitive businesses.
Event Sponsor - CIBC Innovation Banking
CIBC Innovation Banking is dedicated to serving early to late-stage tech and life science companies, as well as their investors. With over a 20-year track record, the platform has deployed +$12 billion in capital across hundreds of sponsor-backed firms throughout North America, the UK, and select European markets. Supported by 85 FTEs across 14 global offices, CIBC Innovation Banking offers a truly end-to-end approach - from Seed and Series A all the way through to IPO and beyond.