Rise & Pitch Breakfast

​Join us for a morning where bold ideas, real conversations, and meaningful connections take center stage.

​The Rise & Pitch Breakfast is a special edition of our quarterly founder gathering, bringing together entrepreneurs, community members, and ecosystem partners over breakfast and conversation. Designed to spark meaningful dialogue and genuine connections, the morning blends networking with insights from founders who are actively building and scaling.

​This edition marks the culmination of the Black Innovation Validator Program, a validation-focused incubation program supporting early-stage Black founders with mentorship, traction-building resources, and community. The breakfast event features a curated startup showcase from select cohort members. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from these founders, learn about their journeys, and connect with peers and stakeholders who are shaping the startup ecosystem.

​Whether you’re a founder, investor, mentor, or community supporter, Rise & Pitch Breakfast offers a relaxed and engaging space to connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate the progress of emerging ventures.

Thank you to the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism and the Government of Ontario for their continued support.