

AIC Toronto | GTM for Founders: 0-1 Strategy
Taking a product from idea to market is one of the toughest challenges for any founder. Whether you’re launching your first MVP or scaling an early-stage startup, having the right go-to-market (GTM) strategy can make all the difference.
Join us for an exclusive session with Brian Leung, serial entrepreneur and Founder of SwiftAds, as he shares his proven playbook for startup growth. Brian has helped startups and scale-ups grow from 0–1, 1–10, and 10–100, guiding founders to land their first 3,000 customers and identify the right beachhead markets.
In this session, you’ll learn: • How to define and refine your GTM strategy • The fundamentals of finding product–market fit • Actionable tactics to acquire your first customers • Timeless principles that fuel early-stage growth
Keynote Speaker: Brian Leung, Founder of SwiftAds
Walk away with practical, no-fluff insights you can immediately apply to your startup journey.
Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon!
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