Startup Sweats x One Academy Downtown
You're invited to Startup Sweats, a curated fitness series for the Toronto tech community.
Please join us for a sweat session at One Academy Downtown on Thursday, November 20th. Come break a sweat and connect with fellow founders, investors and startup enthusiasts.
One Academy Co-Founder Jesse Bruce will lead a 45-minute strength and conditioning workout, followed by healthy refreshments and networking. Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. You won't want to miss this workout!
Details
Date: Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: One Academy Downtown, 474 Wellington St W
Agenda:
3:45 PM | Arrive and check in
3:55 PM | Welcome remarks and ice breaker
4:00 PM | Workout begins
4:50 PM | Healthy refreshments and networking
About the Gym
Opened in October, One Academy Downtown is the brand-new, state-of-the-art home of Toronto’s leading strength and conditioning community. Classes designed with their HiFlux® training program will strengthen your body and mind, and their community will transform your life.
About the Coach
Jesse Bruce, Co-Founder of One Academy, has spent over 15 years in the fitness industry coaching athletes and developing some of Toronto’s most effective training programs. A decorated endurance athlete and competitor, Jesse has completed the Boston Marathon (2:39, 2024), four Ironmans, eight Ironman 70.3s, five HYROX Pro events, and multiple Ultra and Spartan titles.
With a background in kinesiology and certifications in strength, mobility, and endurance coaching, Jesse brings expert programming and unmatched energy to every class, helping athletes push past limits and discover what they’re truly capable of.
Post-Event Recovery at Othership (Optional Add-On)
Want to keep the good vibes going? Some of our members will be heading to Othership Adelaide for the 6:15 PM Lively Free Flow after the workout. You can select the “Workout + Othership” ticket option at checkout to have your spot reserved and covered for an additional $30.
Spaces at this time often fill quickly, so grab it early if you’d like to join the group for some post-workout hot and cold therapy.
About Startup Sweats
Startup Sweats is a curated series that brings together members of the tech community to break a sweat and connect through a shared interest in health, self-improvement and technology.
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