​Networking shouldn't feel like networking.

​Most networking events are designed around meeting more people.

​We're experimenting with the opposite.

​A small group. A walk. A few thoughtful prompts. Enough time to actually talk to the people you meet.

​After running the first few Toronto Founder Walks, one thing surprised us:

​Smaller groups may actually create better conversations.

​People who joined our last walk told us the experience felt more casual, more personal and easier to remember than being in a room with 50-100 strangers.

​One attendee described it as feeling almost like “a bunch of friends hanging out.”

​Another told us the smaller format creates a deeper, more authentic connection.

​That's exactly what we're trying to build.

​What happens?

​We bring together a small mix of founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, creators and people building something interesting.

​No speeches.

​No speed networking.

​No 30-second pitches.

​No trying to collect as many LinkedIn contacts as possible.

​We start with a few introductions, then walk in smaller conversations and rotate naturally along the way.

​There are also a few conversation prompts during the walk so you don't spend the whole event asking:

​“So... what do you do?”

​Some conversations will be about business.

​Others might be about AI, travel, music, careers, something someone is building-or something completely unexpected.

​That's part of the point.

​Sunday schedule

​4:45 PM - Arrival / check-in
Come anytime between 4:45-5:00 so you're settled before introductions.

​5:00 PM - Introductions + opening prompt

​5:15 PM - We start walking

​Around 6:15 PM - Official walk ends

​Some of us may grab something to eat or drink afterward. You're welcome to join.

​Running late?

​Don't abandon the event just because you're 10 or 15 minutes behind.

​Approved attendees can join the event WhatsApp group, where we'll share live location updates once the walk begins, so you can catch up with us.

​Who is this for?

​Entrepreneurs.
Founders.
Business owners.
Professionals.
Creators.
People exploring something new.

​You don't need an impressive title.

​You do need to be curious about other people.

​Small by design

​We review registrations because the mix of people matters.

​Give us enough information to understand who you are, what you're working on and what you'd enjoy talking about.

​Come curious. Be useful. No hard selling.

​A few things that make these walks work

​Don't hard sell.
Nobody wants to discover halfway through a walk that they've accidentally entered someone's sales funnel.

​Talk to someone you don't know.
If you already know a few people, help bring someone new into the conversation.

​If you register, show up.
We're intentionally keeping these walks small.

​Be curious. Be useful.
Good conversations go both ways.

​Small by design

​We're keeping the first walks to around 10–12 people.

​That's enough variety to meet someone unexpected, but small enough that you can actually talk.

​If this one fills up, join the waitlist. We're planning to make these a regular Sunday thing.

​🌦 Weather

​A little rain won't necessarily stop us.

​If the weather looks genuinely miserable or unsafe, we'll update everyone through Luma and the TES Social WhatsApp community.

​🚀About TES Social

​We're experimenting with smaller ways for Toronto entrepreneurs to meet in real life:

​🚶 Founder walks
🍽 Small dinners
☕ Coffee & breakfasts
🏓 Sports & activities
🧘 Wellness
💬 Small themed conversations

​The activity gives us a reason to show up.

​The people give us a reason to come back.

​TES Social grew out of the Toronto Entrepreneurs & Startups community — now 18,000+ members.

​Come curious. Be useful. Meet someone interesting.

​👉 Join the TES Social WhatsApp community:

​👉 https://superr.ca/lwa

​📅Follow this Luma calendar for all future events!