​This is a rare and valuable opportunity to join a select group of top Schulich Founders and Innovators. If you register for the event, please do your utmost to attend. If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration at least 48 hours in advance.

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​What is a VIP?

​Our VIP sessions offer an intimate conversation with some of the most noteworthy founders, investors, and other leaders in Toronto’s innovation ecosystem. In this session, a VIP speaker will share their journey and vision for the future with our audience of passionate entrepreneurs, students and industry leaders. Participants will leave having gained insights and forged new connections with business leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, and other industry and community leaders.

​For this VIP Event, we will be joined by our VIP Guest - Peter Marrone, Chairman and CEO of Allied Gold Corp. With over 35 years of mining and business experience, Peter brings a wealth of knowledge to our audience. As the driving force behind Yamana Gold Inc., he has earned a reputation as a serial entrepreneur. His journey includes founding and leading companies through the intricacies of going public and establishing governance protocols. With a remarkable global presence, Peter currently holds a seat on the board of directors at Aris Gold Corp.

​The event will include keynote speakers speech followed by an interactive Q&A session.

​This event is generously sponsored by R&D LLP, Techstars, Zeifmans, and the City of Toronto.