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 PopIn and The AI Collective for an exclusive, in-person session in Toronto, packed with actionable insights from two of the city's leading experts in startup growth and venture capital. This isn't just theory; this is a playbook. Walk away with practical, no-fluff tactics you can immediately apply to your startup journey.
Our Speakers
🔥 Danielle Brewin Graham | General Partner, Phoenix Fire & Co-Founder, The Firehood Danielle is a trailblazer in venture capital, with a distinct focus on advancing women within the tech industry. As the force behind The Firehood, an angel stage fund and network, she is dedicated to propelling women-led tech startups to the forefront. In an intimate fireside chat, Danielle will share invaluable insights on scaling ventures, building inclusive ecosystems, and securing the early-stage investment that builds a foundation for sustainable growth.
🚀 Brian Leung | Serial Entrepreneur & Founder, SwiftAds Brian has a proven playbook for taking startups from 0–1, 1–10, and 10–100. He has guided founders to land their first 3,000 customers and identify the right beachhead markets. In his presentation, Brian will break down the fundamentals of finding product-market fit and share timeless principles that fuel early-stage growth.
Event Agenda
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Sign-in & Open Networking
6:30 PM - 6:35 PM: Welcome & Intros
6:35 PM - 7:00 PM: Presentation by Brian Leung: The GTM Growth Playbook
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Fireside with The Firehood featuring Danielle Brewin Graham
7:30 PM - 7:40 PM: Photos
7:40 PM - 8:30 PM: Open Networking & Connections
Who Should Attend?
Early-stage startup founders
Aspiring entrepreneurs and tech innovators
Product managers, marketers, and growth leaders
Investors and anyone in the venture capital ecosystem
Anyone looking to understand the fundamentals of startup scaling.
Please Note: Space is very limited at our community events, and we cannot always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted for this event, please keep applying for future ones! We appreciate your application tremendously.
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