Vintage & Venture: Not Your Typical Roundtable Networking
Toronto-Waterloo is home to a $146B startup ecosystem — yet nearly 70% of Canada's high-potential startups relocate abroad. So how do we build companies that scale, and stay?
Presented by Vintage & Venture, in partnership with Humber Downtown, this intimate roundtable brings founders, investors, and industry leaders together for a candid conversation on Toronto's venture and innovation ecosystem -led by our expert guest speakers:
(1) From Innovation to Scale — David Cyrus, Founder, Attainment & FitCommit AI
Builds AI agents and automation for specialty clinics, fitness, and wellness, applying AI across product, marketing, sales, and operations.
(2) Building Companies Worth Backing — Pam Banks, Executive Director, Altitude Accelerator
Supports technology founders from idea to investment readiness, connecting them with mentors, investors, and growth programs.
(3) Commercializing Canadian Businesses for Revenue Growth — Chetan Bhatia, Co-Founder, Honest Create
Leads a strategic presentation agency helping Series A and B companies sharpen their story, with 12+ years of experience across advertising and business development.
(4) Scaling Beyond Canada — Arthur Kong, M.P.A., P.Eng., Industrial Policy & Program Leader
Helps Ontario tech companies expand into Europe through a federally funded export accelerator, drawing on experience in trade and innovation policy.
An official Elevate Festival Community Event.
The Details
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM
Humber Downtown — 59 Hayden St, Unit 400, Toronto
Space is limited to keep the conversation intimate. Reserve your seat below.