Building Connections: Cliffhanger Questions
Overview
Great things happen when the right people come together.
Building Connections is a community gathering designed to bring the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus ecosystem together.
Each session explores a different theme that opens the door to a new kind of conversation — from breakthrough moments, to the messy middle of building something new, to simply asking better questions.
What stays constant is the goal: creating an environment where human connection sparks new ideas and unexpected ways to move them forward.
Theme
On April 9, join us for Building Connections: Cliffhanger Questions.
Instead of polished pitches or perfectly packaged stories, speakers will bring something unfinished — a real challenge they are currently trying to solve.
They’ll share the journey behind their work: the unexpected insight, the moment things started to click, the progress so far, and the obstacle that’s now standing in the way.
Then they’ll end with a real question that invites the room to weigh in, offer perspective, and help move the idea forward, so each speaker can continue developing the next chapter of their story beyond their cliffhanger.
Come to listen, contribute your perspective, and connect with others across the ecosystem who are building, researching, and solving problems together.
Who Should Attend
Building Connections is open to all SRIC tenants and community members — founders, researchers, students, partners, and innovators who are building something, researching something, or simply curious about what others in the ecosystem are working on.
If you're looking to meet new people, exchange ideas, and discover opportunities to collaborate, this is a space designed for exactly that.
Note: This event is only available to tenants and community members of the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus.
Key Takeaways
You’ll leave with:
New connections across the SRIC ecosystem
Exposure to the ideas, research, and ventures being built within the community
Conversations that spark new perspectives and potential collaborations
A better understanding of the people and projects shaping the ecosystem
Speakers
Joseph Wilson: Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society Researcher and PhD Candidate, U of T Dept. Of Anthropology
Kay Boamah: Member of the Black Founders Network & Founder, Facilitate
Raman Sehgal: OnRamp Member & Founder, ramarketing
Brian Harrington: UTEST startup, TalkLab Co-Founder & Chief Research Officer
Event Details
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 11:45 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Available upon registration.
Light lunch will be provided.
Spots are limited. Secure your spot to join the conversation.