Different: A Conversation with Anton Rabie and Gary Vaynerchuk
Different: A Conversation with Anton Rabie and Gary Vaynerchuk, hosted by Ivey Business School.
Join Anton Rabie and Gary Vaynerchuk (@GaryVee) for an intimate conversation about what it takes to build differently.
Together, they’ll explore the role difference, resilience and unconventional thinking have played in their entrepreneurial journeys, sharing the lessons, setbacks and defining decisions that shaped their success.
Hosted in partnership with the Ivey Entrepreneurship Center, this exclusive event offers students and guests a rare opportunity to hear directly from two of today’s most influential entrepreneurs, ask questions and connect with Toronto’s business community.
Monday, October 26, 2026
5:00 PM: Doors open
5:30–6:00 PM: Fireside chat
6:00–6:30 PM: Audience Q&A
6:30–7:30 PM: Networking reception
About Anton Rabie
Anton Rabie is the Co-Founder and Chair of Spin Master, the children’s toy and entertainment company behind PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Hatchimals, Rubik’s Cube, Toca Boca, Melissa & Doug and many more. As co-CEO for twenty-nine years, Anton presided over sales, marketing, culture and human resources and led more than thirty corporate acquisitions, growing a start-up into a multinational with annual sales of $2 billion and offices in more than twenty-eight countries. He was inducted into Toy Association’s Hall of Fame in 2023.
Anton's debut book, Different: An Unconventional Guide to Becoming Your Best Self, comes out February 16, 2027, and is an honest account of being a founder and a guide for anyone who has felt the conventional path wasn’t made for them.
PRE-ORDER THE BOOK: Differentbook.com
Students will receive a copy of the book (when released in February 2027) as a part of their ticket purchase.
Standard tickets will need to pre-order the book separately.
About Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur, Chairman of VaynerX, and CEO of VaynerMedia. Widely regarded as one of the leading global minds on future cultural and internet trends, Gary—known as “GaryVee”—is celebrated for his ability to spot early patterns that shape markets and consumer behavior. An accomplished angel investor, his early-stage portfolio includes Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase, and Uber. Through VaynerMedia, his full-service global advertising agency, Gary helps Fortune 1000 brands build relevance across digital platforms, culture, and commerce. VaynerMedia operates within the VaynerX holding company, which includes VaynerProductions, Gallery Media Group, The Sasha Group, Tracer, VaynerSpeakers, VaynerTalent, and VaynerCommerce. Gary is also the co-founder of VaynerSports, Resy, and Empathy Wines, successfully leading Resy and Empathy to acquisitions by American Express and Constellation Brands.
About Ivey Business School
Ivey Business School at Western University is one of Canada’s most prestigious business schools, recognized globally for developing bold, effective leaders. Known for its immersive case-method approach, Ivey prepares students and executives to make confident decisions in the face of complex, real-world challenges.
Vehicle Parking - Recommended Paid Parking:
Indigo Toronto — First Canadian Place / Exchange Tower
109 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5X 1B5
Parking Rates:
Daily + Evening Max: $43.00 (as of April 16, 2026)
Lost Ticket: Full daily rate charged
Payment: Guests pay at machines prior to leaving the lot